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From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia has flipped CHR “Now 96.1” KXXM San Antonio to its rapidly growing Bilingual AC format. The station relaunched as “Mix 96.1” positioning as “Tus Favoritas de Siempre” at noon today and is launching with 50000 songs commercial free. Core artists will include Whitney Houston, Marc Anthony, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Shakira, Michael Jackson, and Celine Dion. This marks the first time the format has been attempted in a cluster that already has a traditional AC as iHeart has “Q101.9” KQXT. It marks the return of the “Mix” brand to the frequency as it was used by the station under its CHR format from its launch in 1998 until rebranding as “Now” in 2017. It also leaves San Antonio without a Mainstream CHR station with Cox Media Group Hot AC “Hits 105.3” KSMG closest to filling the hole. ?We?re thrilled to introduce Mix 96.1 to San Antonio, a station that celebrates the vibrant Latino community with the best music from the ?80s and ?90s, in both English and Spanish,? said PJ Gonzalez, Senior Vice President, iHeartLatino. ?Mix 96.1 will bring together the timeless hits our listeners love, creating a unique listening experience that resonates with our bilingual audience and reflects the rich culture of San Antonio.? Market President Rosie Perez said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Mix 96.1, Tus Favoritas De Siempre. This new format will unite and celebrate the vibrant energy of San Antonio’s Hispanic community.” ?I?m excited to bring Mix 96.1 to life. This station blends the best of 80s and 90s English hits with timeless Spanish AC favorites, creating a nostalgic yet fresh listening experience. With Mix 96.1 joining 104.5 Latino Hits and La Preciosa 105.7, iHeart San Antonio is positioned as a powerhouse in Hispanic radio and we?re dedicated to offering brands that speak to this community,? said*Pedro Escalera, Director of Programming and Brand Strategy for iHeartLatino. KXXM registered a 2.6 share in the just released October Nielsen Audio ratings trailing KSMG’s 4.5 share. KQXT was fifth with a 5.4 share. more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media has flipped Classic Hip Hop “104.3 The Vibe” W282BR/WXKC-HD2 Erie PA to Adult R&B “104.3 The Touch“. The move appears to be triggered by Cumulus’ Westwood One dropping its 24/7 Classic Hip Hop network of which the station was one of a handful of affiliates. The translator is now utilizing its “The Touch” R&B network that features a lineup of Big Ant in mornings, Toni Terrell in middays, Kenny Smoov in afternoons, Tasha Simone at night, and Miss Moka overnights. The Classic Hip Hop and Lite AC formats are no longer listed on Westwood One’s list of formats. The Vibe launched in March 2015 and registered a 1.8 share in the Spring 2024 Nielsen Audio ratings. more

From Radio Insight: As part of the multi-frequency programming shift that took place today, Educational Media Foundation has introduced its Christian AC “K-Love” network into Columbus OH. Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting Company’s 102.5 WWLG Baltimore OH switched to EMF’s programming at midnight under new WKVR call letters upon the completion of the station’s LMA to Radio One. The move places WWLG up against River Radio Ministries’ “104.9 The River” WCVO Gahana and its growing statewide network. The launch of “K-Love” completes a four signal shuffle created by Radio One’s new partnership with La Mega Media. In addition to 102.5, the changes today saw Spanish Variety “Mega 103.1” WVKO-FM Johnstown change call letters to WWLA and begin simulcasting on 107.1 WJYD (to become WWLG) with WJYD’s former Gospel “Joy 107.1” programming move to 106.3 WHTD London replacing a simulcast of Hip Hop “Power 107.5” WCKX Columbus. more

From Radio Online: Morgan Prue joins Manchester Media Group as Program Director for AC WZID-FM and Classic Hits W231BR (Rewind 94.1). Prue previously worked as stations such as WLTW-FM (106.7 Lite FM) in New York, AC WMJX-FM (Magic 106.7) in Boston and Classic Hits WROR in Boston, along with programming stints in Ottawa. Most More...

From Radio Online: Cumulus Media reported third-quarter results for 2024, highlighting a slight decline in overall revenue paired with substantial growth in its digital sectors. For the quarter ending September 30, the company posted a total revenue of $203.6 million, marking a 1.8% decrease compared to the same period last More...

From Radio Online: Audacy has announced weekday lineup updates for KVIL-FM (ALT 103.7) in Dallas, effective November 4. Ian Camfield (pictured) will now be heard weekdays from 7am to 1pm CT. The station adds Marci Wiser, who will host weekdays from 1 to 4pm. Nicole Alvarez will now be heard weekdays from 4 to 7pm CT and Kevan More...

From Radio Insight: Audacy Alternative “Alt 103.7” KVIL-FM Highland Park/Dallas TX is revamping its on-air lineup starting Monday, November 4. Ian Camfield will move up from middays to 7am-1pm CT. Mornings on the station had been jockless since the station dropped the KROQ Los Angeles based “Klein/Ally Show” in November 2021. Camfield hosted afternoons on KVIL from January through September 2020 before returning to the station in middays in October 2021. He also voicetracks for other Audacy Alternative and Classic Rock stations after previous stints at ?Xfm? London, ?92.3 K-Rock? WXRK New York and ?93.3 Alt AZ? KDKB Phoenix. Marci Wiser, who joined Audacy in September to host mornings at “Live 105” KITS San Francisco and fill-ins at KROQ, will add a 1-4pm shift on “Alt 103.7“. Wiser has worked at many Rock and Alternative stations across the country in her career including KLOS Los Angeles, WXRK New York, KBER, KHTB and KXRK Salt Lake City, and others. KROQ afternoon host Nicole Alvarez’s shift in Dallas will be cut back to 4-7pm, with Audacy’s national Alternative night host Kevan Kenney remaining from 7-11pm. more

From Radio Insight: Longtime Salt Lake City programmer ‘Mike Summers’ Gerdes through Gerdes & Associates has purchased 98.7 KHKM Hamilton/Missoula MT from Legacy Broadcasting for $150,000. Gerdes, who helped found Alternative “X96” KXRK Salt Lake City also worked at 95.5 KJQN and 101.9 KENZ, was also the founder of Wasatch Community Media. That organization briefly operated non-commercial AAA’s “107.9 The Mountain” KUMT Salt Lake City for a few weeks in 2016 and “The River” on 88.9 KYWH/107.1 K296EM Billings MT in 2021. In between, he operated AAA webcaster “Utah’s Mountain“. With the sale and an immediate Time Brokerage Agreement, KHKM will flip to AAA as “98.7 The Hawk“. Legacy Broadcasting had acquired the station in March 2022 as one of Townsquare Media’s divestitures from its purchase of Cherry Creek Media for $60,000. It had been operating as part of Legacy’s non-commercial “Today’s Christian Country” network along with 88.7 WCDG Dahlonega GA, 89.9 WCRY Blairsville GA, and 89.9 KYMS Rathdrum ID. Also in Montana, Scott Davis and Donald Walter are purchasing KOFI Inc. from Dave and Tana Rae for $1.275 million. Upon closing Davis will hold a 54.2% stake in the company, Walter a 37.5% share, and Davis’s two sons Scott Davis Jr. and Zachary Davis will each hold 2.5% of the company. The deal includes Oldies/Conservative Talk 1180 KOFI/104.3 K282BP Kalispell, Country “94.3 The Lake” KOLK Lakeside, and Classic Rock “103.9 The Monster” KZMN Kalispell/106.7 K294CK Whitefish. George Flinn sells 92.5 KPPL Poplar Bluff MO to Steven Fuchs’ Fox Radio Network for $200,000. Fox has operated KPPL via Time Brokerage Agreement since February 2009 as Country “Eagle 92.5“. El Sembrador Ministries acquires Christian CHR “Radio U” 91.5 KRQZ Lompoc/Santa Maria CA from Spirit Communications for $195,000. The buyer operates the Spanish Catholic “ESNE Radio” network. Davy Rosenzweig’s RZ Radio LLC sells 1340 KTPI Mojave CA to Steve Rubin’s Rubin Broadcasting for $40,000. Translator SalesVic Michael’s Mountain Community Translators acquires 102.1 K272AF Eagle CO from Don Tlapek for $1000. The translator will switch to rebroadcasting Talpek’s Blizzard Brodcasting Country “Big Country 96.9” KBCR-FM Steamboat Springs as a non-fill-in translator. It currently serves as the analog outlet for Spanish Christian “102.1 El Puente” via KNS Broadcasting’s 97.7 KZYR-HD2 Avon. more

From Radio Online: In a collaboration within conservative media circles, Salem Media Group and the Breitbart News Network have announced the launch of "The Alex Marlow Show -- A Breitbart News Podcast," set to debut on the Salem Podcast Network starting November 6. The new show will feature Alex More...

From Radio Online: In a move to spread festive cheer early this season, Benztown has released its "Christmas in a Box" holiday imaging and programming library. This offer includes not only the library but also the Christmas in a Box Audio Pack -- both available for free to stations with a Benztown library subscription. The More...

From Radio Online: Cumulus Media downsizes Mike D' DaSilva and Alexus Lee from mornings at Hip Hop WWKX (Hot 106) in Providence, RI. DaSilva's 12-years in radio had been with WWKX, holding mornings since 2016 -- first with Bekha Berger and then Alexus Lee since January. He also handles play-by-play duties for Rhode Island FC More...

From Radio Online: Randy Hawke is elevated to Market Manager for Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison, WI from VP/Programming. He's been with the company since 2002, programming WJJO (Rock 94.1) before being promoted to VP/P in 2019. Hawke also programmed syndicated HardDrive and HardDrive XL with host Lou Brutus, a service More...

From Radio Online: Hartbeat has entered into an agreement with DraftKings to launch "Bet!" -- a new sports and pop culture podcast with a unique twist. Hosted by Desus Nice and Scottie Beam, "Bet!" brings an interactive edge to discussions on the biggest sports and entertainment moments. Starting Thursday, the first episode More...

From Radio Insight: The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases for the month bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Providence, Norfolk, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, West Palm Beach, Memphis, and Hartford. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. AustinWaterloo Media Variety Hits “103.5 Bob-FM” KBPA rises 11.0 – 11.9 – 12.2. Public News/Talk 90.5 KUT-FM soars up 4.9 – 6.2 – 7.9 – 8.6 – 9.5 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its largest share since February 2021. iHeartMedia Country 100.7 KASE is up 5.2 to 5.9. Waterloo News/Talk 590/99.7 KLBJ jumps 3.8 to 5.5. iHeart CHR “96.7 Kiss-FM” KHFI rises 3.8 to 5.3. Audacy AC “Majic 95.5” KKMJ falls 7.8 to 4.6. iHeart Country 98.1 KVET-FM slides 6.2 – 5.8 – 4.5. Waterloo Classic Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM is down 3.8 – 3.6 – 3.1. Sports “ESPN 102.7” KBPA-HD2 slowly rises 1.1 – 1.3 – 1.6. Waterloo Media Regional Mexican “107.1 La Z” KLZT slides 3.5 – 3.1 – 2.9. Univision’s “Que Buena 104.3” KLQB is down 3.3 to 2.5. In its only showing following its move from 93.3 KGSR to KLZT-HD2, Waterloo Spanish CHR “Latino 97.1” registered a 0.2 before its flip last week to Bilingual AC. In its first full monthly, Rhythmic Throwbacks “Vibe 93.3” KGSR was down from Latino’s 2.0 to 1.7. Raleigh/DurhamPublic News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM rises 8.9 to 9.2. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk “FM Talk 106.1” WTKK is down 8.8 to 8.1. Capitol Broadcasting AC “Mix 101.5” WRAL-FM slides 9.6 – 8.9 – 8.0. Curtis Media Country 94.7 WQDR jumps up 6.3 to 7.8. Radio One Adult R&B “Foxy 107.1/104.3” WFXC/WFXK drops 9.4 to 7.7. Curtis Media Classic Hits “Kix 102” WKIX-FM/WKXU/WKJO rises 5.7 to 7.4. Curtis Variety Hits 96.1 WBBB is up 6.2 – 6.5 – 6.8. iHeart CHR “G105” WDCG is up 4.2 to 5.1, while Curtis CHR “Pulse-FM” WPLW gains 3.6 to 4.5. Capitol Broadcasting Sports “99.9 The Fan” WCMC-FM gains 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.5. IndianapolisRadio One takes the top three spots in Indianapolis. News/Talk 93.1 WIBC is up 8.5 to 8.2. Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM rises 7.3 – 8.2 – 8.7. AC “B105.7” WYXB drops 9.6 to 8.4. Cumulus Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK gains 6.3 to 7.0. Public News/Talk 90.1 WFYI dips 6.0 to 5.7. Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS drops 6.4 to 5.2. AC “107.9 The Mix” WNTR is down 6.4 – 6.0 – 5.5 and CHR 99.5 WZPL moves 5.7 – 5.1 – 4.9. Radio One Sports “93.5/107.5 The Fan” WIBC-HD2 is up 2.5 to 3.5. EMF Christian AC “K-Love” 101.9 WKLU slides 4.2 – 3.7 – 3.5. NashvilleMidwest Communication’s duo of Variety Hits “96.3 Jack-FM” WCJK (10.3 to 10.1) and AC “Mix 92.9” WJXA (10.0 to 9.5) retain the top two spots. Cumulus Media Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX grows 5.2 – 6.8 – 7.6, while sister News/Talk “99.7 WTN” WWTN jumps 5.9 to 7.3 for what Huff notes is its best share since October 2021. iHeartMedia Country “The Big 98” WSIX rebounds 5.7 to 6.2. iHeart Classic Rock “105.9 The Rock” WNRQ falls 7.2 to 5.1, while sister CHR “107.5 The River” WRVW continues to slide 6.3 – 5.9 – 5.5 – 5.2 – 4.2. Cromwell Media Sports “102.5 The Game” WPRT-FM is up 1.8 – 2.5 – 3.9 for a new record high share for the frequency. Public News/Talk 90.3 WPLN-FM gains 3.7 to 4.8. EMF Christian AC “K-Love” 97.1 WLVU drops 5.7 to 3.6. Cumulus Media’s “103.3 Country” WKDF slides 5.5 – 3.5 – 3.0. JacksonvilleCox News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM jumps up 7.6 to 10.0 for its best share since April 2022. Cox Classic Rock “96.9 The Eagle” WJGL inches up 8.1 to 8.3 although its stream is down 1.5 to 0.6. Renda AC 96.1 WEJZ is down for the fourth straight month 9.2 to 8.1. iHeartMedia Country 99.1 WQIK jumps 5.3 to 6.5, while sister Adult R&B “V101.5” WSOL is down 7.4 to 6.3. Cox Soft AC “Easy 102.9” WEZI is down 5.5 to 4.6 with its stream down 1.3 to 0.6. iHeart Hip Hop “93.3 The Beat” WJBT slips 5.0 to 4.4. Public News/Talk 89.9 WJCT trends up 1.9 – 3.4 – 3.5 – 3.9 for its best share since October 2021. MilwaukeeWith the combination of the upcoming election and programming changes at Good Karma Brands 620 WTMJ earlier this year, iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 1130 WISN has been on a historical run up nearly every month with no stop in sight. WISN rose 14.3 to 15.3 which Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is the station’s best share since October 1968. Saga Classic Rock “Hometown Rock 96.5” WKLH drops 9.2 to 8.1. iHeart Classic Hits “95.7 Big-FM” WRIT-FM is down 7.3 to 6.3. Saga Rock “102.9 The Hog” WHQG rises 4.4 to 5.6 for its best share since November 2022. Milwaukee Radio Alliance AC “B93.3” WLDB rebounds 4.3 to 5.2. iHeartMedia Sports “97.3 The Game” WRNW-FM jumps up 1.7 – 2.4 – 4.4, which Huff notes is its best since it was CHR “Radio Now” in July 2012. iHeart Country “FM 106.1” WMIL slides 6.5 – 5.1 – 4.8. iHeart Hip Hop “V100.7” WKKV is down 3.1 to 2.6. In its final monthly before dropping the format for a simulcast of Sports 1250 WSSP, Audacy Hip Hop “Hot 105.7” WXSS-HD2 is down 1.5 to 1.0. Audacy CHR “103.7 Kiss-FM” WXSS climbs 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.5. Hubbard’s Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” 97.1 WDRV/96.9 WWDV Chicago is down 2.5 – 1.9 – 1.6. ProvidenceCumulus Media AC “Lite 105” WWLI moves into the Providence lead down 8.6 to 8.4. Hall Communications’ “Cat Country 98.1” WCTK is down 9.0 to 8.1. Cumulus News/Talk 630 WPRO/99.7 WEAN rises 7.3 to 8.1, which Huff notes is its largest share since Fall 1981. iHeartMedia Rock 94.1 WHJY is down 7.9 to 7.4. Cumulus CHR “92 Pro-FM” WPRO-FM dips 6.2 to 6.1. iHeart Hot AC “Now 93.3” WSNE drops 7.6 to 6.1. Full Power Radio Spanish Tropical “Latina 100.3” WKKB gains 1.1 to 2.1. In what will be its final monthly as Hip Hop “Hot 106” after it started stunting earlier today, Cumulus’ 106.3 WWKX rises 1.7 to 2.4. Norfolk/Virginia BeachAudacy Adult R&B “95.7 R&B” WVKL remains on top 10.0 to 9.7. Saga Communications Rock “FM 99” WNOR is down 8.4 to 7.9, while sister Classic Rock “106.9 The Fox” WAFX gains 6.0 to 7.1. Sinclair Communications Variety Hits “93.7 Bob-FM” drops 7.4 to 6.6. Max Media AC “92.9 The Wave” WTWV-FM trends up 5.1 – 5.6 – 6.5, which is its best share since August 2018. Max Media Adult R&B “100.5 The Vibe” WVBW climbs 2.8 – 3.1 – 3.8 – 4.7. Max Media Country “97.3 The Eagle” WGH-FM slides 4.1 – 3.5 – 3.1. “Priority Auto Sports Radio 94.1” WVSP climbs 1.1 – 1.4 – 2.1. Greensboro/Winston-SalemAudacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG climbs 12.2 to 13.6 to extend its lead to over five shares. Audacy Hip Hop “102 Jamz” WJMH slides 10.3 – 9.8 – 8.5 and Variety Hits “98.7 Simon” WSMW is down 9.2 to 8.0. Dick Broadcasting Classic Rock “Rock 92” WKRR dips 5.7 to 5.6 and CHR 107.5 WKZL is up 4.6 to 5.3 for its best share since June 2021. Public News/Talk 88.5 WFDD is down from its record high last month 5.9 to 4.8. iHeartMedia AC “Mix 99.5” WMAG slides 6.2 – 5.4 – 5.1. CHR “Hits 100.3” WMKS is up 2.2 – 3.2 – 3.5. West Palm BeachHubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF reclaims sole possession of the lead up 7.4 to 8.4. Hubbard Adult R&B “X102.3” WMBX is down 7.4 to 6.6. iHeartMedia AC “Kool 105.5” WOLL drops 6.5 to 5.4. Hope Media Group Christian AC “88.1 Way-FM” WAYF rises 3.7 – 4.2 – 5.2 for its best share since January 2018. Hubbard’s “New Country 103.1” WIRK holds at a 4.7 share. Hubbard Classic Hits “Sunny 107.9” WEAT falls 5.5 – 4.4 – 3.2. iHeart CHR “Wild 95.5” WLDI is down 2.5 to 1.8. Public News/Talk 91.3 WLRN Miami’s Classical stream debuts at a 0.7 share. MemphisiHeartMedia Adult R&B “V101” KJMS hits a new record high rising 14.9 to a massive 15.4. Audacy AC “104.5 The River” WRVR jumps up to second 7.3 to 8.9. iHeart Gospel “95.7 Hallelujah-FM” WHAL-FM trends up 6.9 – 7.5 – 7.9 while sister Hip Hop “K97” WHRK dips 8.0 to 7.3. Audacy Country “99.7 The Wolf” WLFP rises 3.5 to 4.0. Audacy Sports “ESPN 92.9” 680 WMFS/92.9 WMFS-FM drops 4.6 to 3.2, with its stream up 0.4 to 0.6. iHeart Classic Rock “Rock 102” 101.9 KWNW trends up 1.1 – 1.6 – 2.0. HartfordAudacy AC “Lite 100.5” WRCH rises 9.5 to 9.9. Audacy Hip Hop “Hot 93.7” WZMX gains 8.9 to 9.5 for its largest share since February 2016. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “105.9 The River” WHCN is up 7.8 to 8.1. Audacy Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM drops 9.3 to 7.9. Full Power Radio Classic Rock “102.9 The Whale” WDRC-FM inches up 6.8 to 6.9. Audacy News/Talk 1080 WTIC rises 3.7 to 4.2 with its stream doubling up 0.6 to 1.2. Connoisseur Media Classic Rock 99.1 WPLR trends up 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.2. Full Power Radio Spanish Tropical “Bomba Radio” WMRQ-HD2 rises 2.3 to 2.8. more

From Radio Insight: Randy Hawke has been promoted from VP/Programming to Market Manager for Mid-West Family Broadcasting Madison WI. Hawke has been with the company since 2002 mostly programming Rock 94.1 WJJO before rising to his clusterwide position in 2019 He has also programmed and is now co-owner of the syndicated HardDrive and HardDrive XL with host Lou Brutus. Hawke began his career on-air at “Rocket 101” WRKT Erie PA and later programmed 105.7 WAPL Appleton and “FM 102.1” WLUM Milwaukee prior to arriving in Madison. He has also served on Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s Board of Directors since 2005. In his new role Hawke will be responsible for ensuring the best media products are serving the community, and the marketing team is building strong strategic marketing plans for local businesses. He will succeed company President Tom Walker in running the day-to-day operations in Madison. more

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From Radio Insight: TuneIn Premium is adding a commercial-free version of Spanish Broadcasting System’s Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ New York. SBS Chariman/CEO Ra?l Alarc?n commented, “?Mega 97.9 has the pulse on Latin culture, bringing our vibrant community together through music, entertainment and conversation. TuneIn?s extensive distribution network allows us to reach even more listeners with non-stop music and entertainment.? TuneIn CEO Rich Stern said, “Mega 97.9 is one of the most popular radio stations in the largest radio market. It has consistently ranked among the most listened-to stations across the country with a huge loyal audience. We?re excited to partner with Spanish Broadcasting System to expand our premium offerings and bring listeners uninterrupted access to high-quality audio experiences.? WSKQ joins TuneIn Premium’s platform of commercial-free content that also includes programming from ESPN, CNN, FOX News Radio and MSNBC. more

From Radio Online: Audacy has launched its first FM broadcast station with Super Hi-Fi, an AI-powered radio service for broadcast and digital media companies. Starting Thursday, Audacy will power KQKS-HD2 (Front Range Country 103.1) in Denver with Super Hi-Fi's AI powered platform and toolset, including its Program Director More...

From Radio Online: TuneIn has announced a partnership with Spanish Broadcasting System to bring WSKQ-FM (Mega 97.9) in New York to TuneIn Premium subscribers. Listeners across the U.S. can listen Mega 97.9's shows including El Vacilon de la Manana, including air personalities Alex Sensation and DJ More...

From Radio Insight: Eastlan Ratings has released its September monthlies for Bend OR, Billings MT, Charleston WV, Elkhart IN, Florence/Muscle Shoals AL, Greenville/New Bern/Jacksonville NC, Hot Springs AR, Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol, Kalispell MT, La Salle/Peru IL, Laurel/Hattiesburg MS, Raleigh/Durham NC, San Luis Obispo CA, Santa Rosa CA, South Bend IN Twin Falls ID, and Waco TX. more

From Radio Insight: A few weeks after Corus Entertainment flipped Rock “Power 97” CJKR-FM Winnipeg to Classic Alternative, Pattison Media has flipped Hot AC “94.3 Now Radio” CHNW-FM to Alternative “Alt 94.3“. Positioning as “Winnipeg’s Music Alternative”, the new brand launched at midnight. Morning hosts Marika Friesen and Dave Turnbull remain in place, while the remainder of the day will feature a mix of voices including locals Aaron Penman and Zap Davids, Edmonton based musician Travis Bretzer and CKPK-FM Vancouver’s Melissa Thomas. Featured artists include Muse, Coldplay, Arkells, Death Cab for Cutie, Twenty-One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Foster the People, and the Foo Fighters. Program Director Dale Davies said, ?Winnipeg is long overdue for a station dedicated to new alternative music and I couldn?t be prouder to bring the best in alternative to my hometown.” General Manager Marc Patric added, ?We are excited to be Winnipeg?s Music Alternative and specialize in what alternative music is today and has been over the past 20+ years. ALT 94.3 will be all about the music, the artists, the local alternative music scene and a station that celebrates Winnipeg. ALT 94.3 will bring Winnipeg a format of music this market has never had?. more

From Radio Insight: Audacy’s “Front Range Country 103.1” K276FK Denver/KQKS-HD2 has become the company’s first non-HD or streaming station to completely utilize Super Hi-Fi’s AI-powered services. The station, which features a Gold based playlist, is utilizing Super Hi-Fi’s transmitter based playout via its integration inside Orban’s 5950 Super Hi-Fi Edition audio processor to handle all production, scheduling, voice track mastering, and audio preparation capabilities. Super Hi-Fi states that Audacy?s team will also use Super Hi-Fi?s cloud-based “Program Director” to manage the music curation, content, ads, scheduling, voice tracking, and station playout tasks. Audacy Chief Programming Officer Jeff Sottolano said, “As we continue to leverage new technology to enhance our portfolio and content, we?re excited to take this next step in our partnership with Super Hi-Fi and implement their capabilities for Front Range Country 103.1. Together, we?ll optimize human-led programming and production efforts to better serve station listeners and partners.? Super Hi-FI CEO Zack Zalon commented, “This is an incredibly exciting moment. With this partnership, we are using cutting-edge innovation to help drive the entire industry forward. All with a goal of continuing radio?s legacy as the premier listening experience, just with much less complexity and much more efficiency.? more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media dropped the Hip Hop “Hot 106” format on 106.3 WWKX Woonsocket/Providence RI and began stunting at midnight. The music appears to be Halloween themed with Santana “Evil Ways”, Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”, Warren Zevon “Werewolves of London”, Metro Boomin ft. The Weekend & 21 Savage “Creepin”, and Thomas Dolby “She Blinded Me With Science” heard along with a sweeper stating “Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid” and another of a jackhammer. As noted on Wednesday, morning hosts ‘Mike D? DaSilva and Alexus Lee have exited the station. Most of the other on-air staffers of the station are also exiting with the upcoming format change. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Big Stress (@bigstressradio) more

From Radio Online: On October 31, music enthusiasts around the world can experience a Halloween like no other. Hit Radio AI, the online station that utilizes artificial intelligence for music creation, has announced a global music marathon dedicated entirely to Halloween-themed tunes. From the stroke of midnight in each time More...

From Radio Insight: MediaCo has announced the departure of Interim CEO Jacqueline Hern?ndez and COO Brian Kei in an SEC filing this afternoon. Hern?ndez had completed her six month term in the role and will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors. Kei took on the role of COO in May after previously serving as COO/CFO for Estrella Media from 2018 until its acquisition by MediaCo in April. Alberto Rodriguez, Chief Revenue Officer/President of MediaCo Audio, has been named Interim CEO. He joined the company in May after spending 24 years at Spanish Broadcasting System from 1999 until resigning last December from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer. During his time at SBS he rose from General Sales Manager for the company?s Miami radio cluster to GM of its Miami television station in 2010, Chief Revenue Officer of their television division in 2011, COO in 2012, and President in 2021. MediaCo also promoted Estrella Media Chief Digital and Streaming Officer Ren? Santaella to Chief Operating Officer. Santaella has been with Estrella Media since 2020 first as EVP/Digital & Streaming Media and Chief Digital & Streaming Officer since June 2022. He previously held roles including SVP/Business Planning & Operations for Sony Pictures, Director of Ad Sales Marketing for Disney Interactive Media Group & Disney Media, co-founder and SVP/Marketing Strategy for Fireworks Enterprises. more

From Radio Insight: Day 3 of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases are now available for Charlotte, Portland, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Orlando, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Columbus, and Cleveland. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. CharlotteiHeartMedia Variety Hits “102.9 The Lake” WLKO makes a big splash this month with a 7.0 to 8.8 gain, which Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is the largest share in the station’s history. Beasley Media Adult R&B “V101.9” WBAV is down 7.7 to 7.1. Beasley Country 103.7 WSOC holds at a 6.6 share, while iHeart’s competing “96.9 The Kat” WKKT is up 5.4 to 5.7. Pacific Broadcasting Classic Hits “95.7 The Ride” WXRC is down 6.4 to 5.5. Radio One News/Talk 1110 WBT/99.3 WBT-FM slides 6.6 – 5.8 – 5.2. Beasley Classic Hits “K104.7” WKQC trends downward 5.6 – 5.1 – 4.7. Beasley CHR “Kiss 95.1” WNKS is down 3.5 to 2.9. Public News/Talk 90.7 WFAE rises 3.4 – 3.8 – 4.1. Classical 89.9 WDAV is down 3.5 – 3.1 – 2.3. PortlandiHeartMedia Classic Hits “106.7 The Eagle” KLTH holds atop the market at a 7.9 share. Sister AC “K103” KKCW ends its slide up 6.6 to 7.1. Alpha Media AAA 101.9 KINK jumps up 5.4 to 6.5, which Huff notes is its best share since 1992. Alpha News/Talk 101.1 KXL is up 5.2 to 6.4. Public News/Talk 91.5 KOPB-FM is up 5.0 to 5.2, but its stream is down 1.4 to 0.8. Audacy Variety Hits “97.1 Charlie” KYCH trends up 4.0 – 4.3 – 5.0. Alpha CHR “Live 95.5” KBFF is up 4.5 to 4.8. iHeart CHR “Z100” KKRZ slides 5.9 – 4.5 – 4.3, while sister Rhythmic CHR “Jam’n 107.5” KXJM is down 5.4 to 3.3. Jazz 89.1 KMHD continues its major growth up 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.8 – 3.9 – 4.7, which Huff notes is a new station record high share. Classical 89.9 KQAC is down 4.3. – 3.9 – 3.3. Audacy Hot AC “Bella 105” KRSK slides 3.5 – 2.3 – 1.9 – 1.6 down to what is its lowest share since Spring 1986 when it changed from KSKD to “Q105” KXYQ. San AntonioCox Media Group holds the top four spots Classic Hits 101.1 KONO-FM is down 8.4 to 7.1 with its stream adding a 0.7 share. Country “Y100” KCYY rises 6.1 to 6.9 (stream 0.3). Classic Rock “106.7 The Eagle” KTKX is up 5.3 to 5.5 (stream 0.1 to 0.6). Rock 99.5 KISS-FM gains 4.9 to 5.4 (stream 0.1) to tie with iHeartMedia AC “Q101.9” KQXT as it dips 5.8 to 5.4. Univision Rhythmic Throwbacks “Vibe 107.5” KVBH climbs 4.4 to 5.1. iHeart Spanish CHR “Hot 104.5” KZEP is up 2.0 – 2.6 – 2.9. EMF Christian AC “K-Love” 91.3 KZLV drops 5.7 to 3.9. iHeart Country “KJ 97” KAJA is down 4.6 to 3.7. Alpha Media Variety Hits “102.7 Jack-FM” KJXK falls 4.8 to 3.7. Alpha News/Talk 550/107.1 KTSA rises 1.3 – 1.6 – 2.3, while iHeart’s 1200 WOAI is down 3.8 – 3.0 – 2.8. Salt Lake CityBonneville News/Talk 1160 KSL/102.7 KSL-FM jumps up 6.1 to 8.3 for its best showing since October 2021. Bonneville’s duo of AC “FM 100” KSFI (down 8.1 to 6.8) and Classic Rock “103.5 The Arrow” KRSP (down 7.6 to 6.8) tie for second. Cumulus Country “93.3 The Bull” KUBL trends up 4.9 – 5.2 – 5.5. KSOP Inc. Country “Z104.3” KSOP-FM drops 6.2 to 5.1. Capitol Broadcasting AC “Now 97.9” KBZN trends down 5.9 – 5.5 – 5.1. Broadway Media CHR “Mix 105.1” KUDD jumps up 3.2 to 4.5. iHeart CHR 97.1 KZHT trends up 2.1 – 2.4 – 3.1. Cumulus CHR “Power 94.9/101.9” KENZ/KHTB slides 3.6 – 2.5 – 2.2. Broadway Media Rhythmic Hot AC “92.5 The Beat” KUUU rises 2.0 – 2.6 – 2.9 for the best share on the frequency since it was Hip Hop “U92” in September 2014. iHeart Hot AC “My 99.5” KJMY drops 3.5 – 2.9 – 2.1. OrlandoAudacy Classic Hits “105.9 Sunny-FM” WOCL ends its slide as it rebounds 10.5 to 11.7. Cox Adult R&B “Star 94.5” WCFB is up 8.4 to 9.6. iHeartMedia AC “Magic 107.7” WMGF holds at a 7.8 share. Cox Classic Rock 98.9 WMMO is up 4.8 – 5.8 – 6.0. iHeart CHR “XL 106.7” WXXL rises 5.1 to 5.3. iHeartMedia Hot Talk “Real Radio 104.1” WTKS-FM yo-yo’s 5.1 – 4.0 – 4.7. iHeart Spanish Tropical “Rumba 100.3” WRUM is down 4.8 to 4.2. After shooting up in its first full monthly, Audacy’s newly relaunched Rhythmic Throwbacks “102 Jamz” WJHM drops 5.8 to 4.2. Audacy Hot AC “Mix 105.1” WOMX is down 5.2 to 4.2. Cox News/Talk 580/107.3 WDBO slides 5.3 – 4.7 – 4.0, while sister Country “K92.3” WKKA is down 4.7 – 4.0 – 3.5. Ahead of its flip to Bilingual AC, Spanish Hot AC “Exitos 96.5” WOEX rises 2.6 to 3.2. SacramentoiHeartMedia News/Talk 1530 KFBK/93.1 KFBK-FM is back up 8.1 to 8.9. Bonneville AC “Mix 96” KYMX and Audacy Classic Rock “Eagle 96.9” KSEG both are down 8.0 to 6.9. Bonneville Country 105.1 KNCI is up 6.2 to 6.6. iHeartMedia Soft AC “92.5 The Breeze” KBEB is up 4.5 to 4.8. Public News/Talk “Cap Radio” 90.9 KXJZ gains 3.6 to 4.1 for what Huff notes is its best showing since September 2022. Lotus Communications Regional Mexican “La Ranchera 92.1/105.5” KVMX/KSAC-FM jumps up 2.7 to 3.9. iHeart Classic Rock “93.7 The River” KYRV is up 3.1 to 3.6. Conservative Talk 650 KSTE is up 2.8 – 3.3 – 3.5. Audacy Rhythmic CHR 102.5 KSFM rises 2.8 – 3.2 – 3.5, but Alternative “Alt 94.7” KKDO is down 4.6 – 3.1 – 2.7 and Rock “98 Rock” KRXQ drops 3.2 to 2.3 for what Huff notes is the lowest performance on the frequency since 1971 as Freeform Rock KZAP. Las VegasBeasley Media Classic Hits 96.3 KKLZ reclaims the Las Vegas lead up 7.5 to 8.4. iHeartMedia AC “Sunny 106.5” KSNE is down a share 9.2 to 8.2. Entravision Regional Mexican “La Buena 101.9” KWID falls 7.7 to 6.2. iHeart Country “95.5 The Bull” KWNR is up 4.5 to 4.7. Audacy Rhythmic Throwbacks “Q100.5” KXQQ jumps up 3.4 to 4.3. Latino Hustle Group Regional Mexican “Fiesta 98.1” KLUC-HD3 sets a new record high share up 2.9 – 4.0 – 4.2. Audacy Hot AC “Mix 94.1” KMXB is down 4.3 to 3.8, while sister CHR 98.5 KLUC is up 3.4 to 3.7. Lotus Rock 92.3 KOMP is down 2.8 – 2.5 – 2.1. Kemp Broadcasting’s 670 KMZQ is up 0.4 – 0.6 – 1.1 making it the top Conservative Talker in the market ahead of Audacy’s duo of 840 KXNT (up 0.8 to 1.0) and “101.5 K-Dawn” KMXB-HD3 (1.0 to 0.9). PittsburghiHeartMedia Classic Hits “94.5 3WS” WWSW retakes the Steel City lead 9.2 to 10.0. iHeart Classic Rock 102.5 WDVE is down 9.3 to 8.7. Audacy Sports “93.7 The Fan” KDKA-FM climbs 7.2 – 7.9 – 8.4. Steel City Media Variety Hits “96.9 Bob-FM” WRRK is up 7.4 to 7.3. iHeartMedia CHR “96.1 Kiss” WKST-FM is down 7.5 to 6.2. Public News/Talk 90.5 WESA is up for the fifth straight month 4.7 to 5.6 to match its all-time high set in April 2020. Audacy News/Talk 1020/100.1 KDKA slides 4.1 – 3.4 – 3.1. Renda Broadcasting AC “Wish 99.7” WSHH is up 4.9 to 5.6. iHeart Country “Big 104.7” WPBG gains 3.1 to 3.7. CincinnatiCumulus Classic Hits 103.5 WGRR retains is lead but continues to slide 11.1 – 9.9 – 9.2. Cumulus News/Talk 700 WLW is down for the sixth straight month 8.6 to 8.3 to tie for second with Hubbard Country “B105.1” WUBE which is down 9.0 to 8.3. iHeart Conservative Talk 550 WKRC inches up 6.6 to 6.8. Hubbard Hot AC “Q102” WKRQ dips 5.6 to 5.4. Cumulus AC “Warm 98.5” WRRM is up 4.3 to 5.0. Hubbard Adult Hits “Mix 94.9” WREW is up 4.3 to 4.9 for its best showing since December 2022. Radio One Adult R&B “100.3 RNB” WOSL gains 2.3 – 2.9 – 3.1. Cumulus Rock “96 Rock” WFTK rises 4.1 to 4.8 to surpass iHeart’s 102.7 WEBN as it slides 5.8 – 4.9 – 4.6. Kansas CityCumulus’ duo of Classic Hits 94.9 KCMO-FM (up 10.7 – 11.7 – 12.0) and Classic Rock “101 The Fox” KCFX (down 10.1 to 8.8) maintain their usual spots atop the market. Audacy Country “106.5 The Wolf” WDAF-FM rises 4.4 – 4.9 – 5.7 thanks to its status as co-flagship for the Kansas City Chiefs. The station it shares that role with, Sports “96.5 The Fan” KFNZ-FM continues its surge up 2.4 – 3.0 – 4.6 – 5.6 following its August move from 610 KCSP. Its stream adds a 1.4 to 2.4 rise. Audacy News/Talk 98.1 KMBZ-FM dips 5.4 to 5.3. Steel City Media Country “Q104” KBEQ swings 3.8 – 4.7 – 3.8. Northwestern Media Christian AC “Life 88.5” KJNW is up for the fourth straight month 3.5 to 3.9. Audacy Hot AC “99.7 The Point” KZPT slides 4.4 – 3.5 -3.3. Steel City Media AC “KC 102.1” KCKC rises 2.5 to 3.2. Public News/Talk 89.3 KCUR trends down 3.5 – 3.0 – 2.7. Cumulus Conservative Talk 710 KCMO/95.7 KCHZ inches up 2.1 to 2.3, while Audacy’s 980 KMBZ is up 1.8 to 2.1. ColumbusTEGNA Sports “97.1 The Fan” WBNS-FM trends up 6.7 – 7.3 – 8.7 – 10.7, which brings the station to what Huff notes is the largest share on the station since it was Easy Listening in Fall 1987. iHeartMedia Country 92.3 WCOL continues its slide since hitting a 10.9 share in May dropping 8.6 to 8.0. iHeart CHR 97.9 WNCI jumps up nearly 2 shares 5.6 to 7.5, while sister Classic Hits “93.3 The Bus” WODC is down 7.9 to 7.2. Radio One Adult R&B “Magic 95.5” WXMG (7.1 to 6.7) and Saga Classic Rock “QFM 96” WLVQ (6.9 to 6.7) tie for fifth. Saga AC “Sunny 95” WSNY falls 7.1 to 5.7. Public News/Talk 89.7 WOSU-FM is down 5.9 to 5.1. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “105.7 The Beat” WZCB climbs 1.9 – 2.3 – 2.8. ClevelandiHeartMedia Classic Hits “Majic 105.7” WMJI is up 9.0 to 9.3. Radio One Adult R&B 93.1 WZAK gains 8.2 to 8.4. Audacy Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX drops 8.8 to 7.9. iHeartMedia News/Talk 1100/106.9 WTAM continues its slide 7.3 – 6.8 – 6.2. iHeart Rock/Hot Talk 100.7 WMMS is down for the fifth straight month 6.3 to 6.0 to tie for fifth with sister Variety Hits “106.5 The Lake” WHLK (steady at 6.0). iHeart Country 99.5 WGAR slips 6.4 to 5.7. Public News/Talk 89.7 WKSU/104.9 WCLV falls 7.3 – 6.5 – 5.2. Audacy Sports “92.3 The Fan” WKRK-FM rises 4.4 to 5.4 with its stream moving 1.0 to 0.8. Audacy AC “Star 102.1” WDOK is up 4.9 to 5.4. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “106.1 The Beat” WAKS-HD2 climbs 1.0 – 1.5 – 2.1. more

From Radio Online: Remote News Service (RNS), a live and localized news network providing hyper targeted, and custom news andamp; traffic remotely, adds three new stations. Lotus Communications Seattle joins RNS adding Northwest News Radio KNWN (1000/97.7), HANK 101.5 and Talk Radio 570 KVI. KNWN News Director Frank Lenzi said, More...

From Radio Online: Educational Media Foundation (EMF), operator of Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, has successfully raised over $2.5 million to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the Eastern United States. This substantial sum was gathered through a concerted on-air fundraising campaign More...

From Radio Online: "The TJ andamp; Riggins Show" has announced the return of Alexis Aguiluz, who will be serving as Radio Family Charity Administrator. Radio Family Charity is TJ andamp; Riggins' 501-c-3 charity that aids the community in times of immediate need and crisis like the aid the charity has recently provided the victims of More...

From Radio Insight: The cuts at Cumulus Media continue this week as ‘Mike D’ DaSilva and Alexus Lee have departed mornings at Cumulus Media Hip Hop “Hot 106” WWKX Woonsocket/Providence RI. DaSilva has spent his entire twelve year career at WWKX and has anchored mornings since 2016 first with Bekha Berger and since January with Alexus Lee. He also serves as play-by-play voice for Rhode Island FC games on WWKX and 790 WPRV. Lee is a local R&B singer/songwriter who had been making guest appearances for a few months prior to taking the co-host job. Both shared farewell statements on social media. DaSilva said in-part, “Well, there?s no easy way to say this? today was my last day at Hot 106. I?m still trying to process it. There?s no ill will or anger, just business. In any business, nothing is guaranteed. Right now, I mostly feel sadness. I grew up here, not just in my career but personally too. So much of my life happened while working at Hot 106. Things I dreamed of and cherished, things I shared with our audience along the way. It feels like leaving your childhood home. Even if you get a new place, there?s something special about the one you leave behind.” Lee’s statement included, “I wish there was a more elegant way to say this but there isn?t so here we go? after 14 beautiful months my time at Hot 106 has come to an end. I never expected to work in radio, and definitely never expected to love it as much as I did but life brought me there. These last 14 months have been some of the most challenging and rewarding of my life and I am fundamentally different as a human for having had them.” Sources indicate the changes may not be done there. Could a format change be imminent at the station? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike DaSilva (@mikedonair) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexus Lee (@alexusalee) more