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From Radio Insight: I started going through my old ?Intriguing Stations of the Year? articles last night. I began writing those columns in 2003, but I was primarily looking for stations launched in the last 15 years that had endured. I was thinking about writing something like ?Top 10 Stations of the PPM Era.? I threw it open to Facebook friends for their nominations. I wasn?t expecting to have a ton of candidates. Many of today?s winners are still 40+-year-old brands. Radio’s PPM ratings measurement era coincided with the arrival of Pandora in the iPhone and the beginning of radio?s digital diminishment, as well as the accompanying worsening of radio?s financial issues. Plus, hadn?t PPM spurred broadcasters to create anodyne radio at the worst possible time? I?ve moved on from the top-10-stations concept. Not because I can?t find 10 stations, but because I can?t narrow them down. The Facebook posting generated about a hundred suggestions. As for my own candidates, I?m staring at a letter pad?s worth of scrawl. Those are only PPM-era launches (or, in a few cases, stations that kept their brand but significantly changed their format). It does include stations in both PPM and diary markets. The last 15 years brought us CKNO (102.3 Now) Edmonton, Alberta,the station that defied PPM logic by popularizing the ?Join the Conversation? format across Canada. That station was launched with one of radio’s last great marketing efforts, making the traction that other stations found that much more significant. The PPM era brought us WBQT (Hot 96.9) Boston,the station that finally propelled ?throwback Hip-Hop? into a format boom. WBQT?s steady numbers made it seem like an outlier amidst others that crashed quickly, but the recent success of a relaunched WJHM (102 Jamz) Orlando and WPOW (Power 96) Miami attests to the throwback format’s continued strength. The last 15 years gave us Soft AC as a successful, (mostly) sustained format with WFEZ (Easy 93) Miami,WRME (Me TV FM) Chicago,KISQ (The Breeze) San Francisco,Australia?s Smooth FMs. It’s not exactly a new brand, but the success of KISQ prompted the return of*WLIT (Lite FM) Chicago. Me TV FM was followed by stations specializing in older Oldies as well: KOAI (The Wow Factor) Phoenix,KDRI (The Drive) Tucson, Ariz.,the UK?s Boom Radio,and a station that I haven?t written about as much, but which showed up several times in my Facebook comments, WMCE Erie, Pa.WAKY Louisvillearrived slightly ahead of my time frame, but continues to defy programming law by winning with an older, broader mix. Many of the stations associated with Classic Hits? successes of the PPM era were retooled heritage outlets, but some were launched around that time or since: KXSN (Sunny 98.1) San Diego,CHBM (Boom 97.3) Toronto, KKHH (95.7 The Spot) Houston,WOCL (Sunny 105.9) Orlando,*CFXL (XL103) Calgary.That market is also home to one of the most enduring ?90s/?00s Classic Hits outlet, CHUP (C97.7). KUTX Austin, Texas,was one of several non-comm Triple-As that surprised the industry by posting non-niche numbers. KCMP (The Current) Minneapolis was already several years old by PPM. So was KEXP Seattle,but its surprise PPM success was a recent phenomenon. Readers also named Denver?s KJAC (The Colorado Sound) and KVOQ (Indie 102.3).* WBZ-FM (The Sports Hub) Boston,named by Radioinsight’s Lance Venta and numerous other readers, roughly parallels PPM. So do WXYT (The Ticket) Detroit on FM and KDKA-FM (The Fan) Pittsburgh. WNNX (99X) Atlantaand KITS (Live 105.3) San Franciscoare pre-PPM brands but were surprisingly successful recent relaunches. (In recent weeks, they?ve also prompted two new gold-based Alternative outlets in Canada that were not revived brands.) KDKB (Alt AZ 93) Phoenix has shown that not all new Alt brands need to be gold-driven. Eleven months ago, WMIA (Magic 93.9) Miami became one of the most recent success stories by combining a softer, gold-based AC with Spanish-language jocks. Last month, Magic posted its best numbers in 15 years. So far, the only surprise is that more imitators haven?t emerged, although some stations have already moved to block any such competitor. UPDATE: Mere hours after I wrote this, Cox made a similar move with WOEX (Hits 96.5) Orlando, Fla. You?re not seeing a lot of current-based music formats here. If anything, the second and third Top 40 stations in many markets that sprouted as a result of PPM and the format boom of the late ?00s/early ?10s probably exacerbated its demise by making CHR narrower and more extreme. KMVQ (99.7 Now) San Francisco,one of the few late ’00s CHR challengers to emerge as the market?s format leader, has been a favorite of this column for some decidedly retro touches ? manageable spotloads and music enterprise. There are stations featured in ?Intriguing? articles of years past that didn?t spur format trends. Some are highly rated (KTWV Los Angelesin its R&B Oldies era). Others have found a niche without them ? St. Louis-based Christian Rhythmic CHR network KXBS (Boost Radio);iHeart?s Black Information Network; KGAY Palm Springs;the Asian pop format on KUCD (Pop 99.1) Honolulu. A few were filling traditional format holes; e.g., Adult R&B WTBV (The Vibe) Tampa. The implication here is not, by the way, that PPM drove format innovation as much as that format innovation took place anyway. Some of the boldest moves of the last 15 years, particularly with spotload (Entercom/Audacy?s Two-Minute Promise) or sponsorships (KZPS Dallas),have faded. That said, many broadcasters are hopeful that upcoming Nielsen measurement changes will reopen those discussions. And iHeart?s BIN has found a place in part due to sponsorships and non-traditional revenue. Being able to successfully launch against the fragmentation and financial tumult of the last 15 years was a flex for broadcast radio. Besides, as I went back to those early ?Intriguing? articles, I found myself using the phrase ?despite radio?s current tumult? a lot and well before Pandora and PPM.* There are streams and stations that intrigue beyond the broadcast dial: SiriusXM?s TikTok Radio and Yacht Rock Radio, Spotify?s Today?s Top Hits, TuneIn?s the Big 615, Apple Music’s channels, the just-launched K-Love Pop, the more viable digital tiers in the UK and Australia. KRTY San Jose isn’t a new station, but the home it found as an online-only outfit was a surprise development of recent years. Overall, I?m surprised how many of my ?Intriguing? outlets of the last 15 years have been AM/FM radio in the U.S. and Canada. As is always the case here, sins of omission aren?t intentional. The examples given are intended to be directional, not definitive. The Facebook thread contains numerous others. But I?m gratified by what I?ve seen in my ?Intriguing? stories ? I remember them for the quirky-but-ultimately-not-viable stations or deeper oldies outlets. As we get ready for ?Intriguing Stations of 2024? in early January, it?s nice to see stations that are built to win as well.* more

From Radio Insight: Villecom’s Country “Mighty 93” 93.1 KSTV-FM Dublin/Stephenville TX is morning the loss of Program Director/afternoon host Trey Cordie after he was killed in an automobile accident over the weekend at the age of 26. Cordie joined KSTV-FM in October 2022 and also served as play-by-play voice for 6 man high school football on sister “94.3 The Ox” KYOX Comanche. He began his radio career in 2019 at LKCM Radio Group’s cluster of stations circling the Dallas/Fort Worth market under the tutelage of his mother Erin Wilde, who hosts middays at Country “92.1 Hank-FM” KTFW-FM Glen Rose TX and afternoons at Classic Hits “95.5 K-Hits” KTWF Wichita Falls, KOME-FM Tolar/Stephenville, and 106.5 KITT Meridian. KSTV-FM Owner/General Manager/morning host Boots Elliott told Beneath The Suface News, “It?s a horrible loss. Trey had been with us for just over two years and had really settled into his position. We had basically turned over the entire on-air operation to him as he had worked hard to prove himself as being knowledgeable and capable. This is a tough time for our radio station family.? more

From Radio Insight: In its Q3 2024 Earnings Report released today, TelevisaUnivision noted it had sold its tower portfolio. The sale was to SBA Communications and was completed in September. The deal included the the 1000 foot tower utilized by Univision’s Regional Mexican “Que Buena 102.9” KLTN Houston and Spanish CHR “Latino Mix 104.9” KAMA-FM Deer Park along with Pueblo de Galilea’s Black Talk 1230 KCOH Houston that was involved in the deadly helicopter crash in Houston on Sunday night. TelevisaUnivision did not release a sale price, but noted that the company used the net proceeds to pay down $150 million in debt. In a response to KHOU-TV in regards to the crash in Houston, SBA acknowledged it acquired the downed site along with others from the company. The full statement by SBA reads: Late in the evening on Sunday, October 20, 2024, we were made aware of a tragic incident that occurred at one of our newly acquired tower sites in the Houston area. Our understanding is that a guyed tower was struck by a private helicopter, resulting in the death of four individuals who were on-board. We are in the process of cooperating with authorities on a full investigation. This is a tragic incident, and we ask everyone to please keep the deceased and their families in their thoughts and prayers. While reviewing the coverage of the event, we have noticed that there has unfortunately been some incomplete and/or inaccurate information provided. We hope that what is provided below, which addresses a primary topic of discussion, will provide clarity and correction to some of these inaccuracies. Questions have been raised regarding the filing of a NOTAM for the cell tower in Houston. We would like to provide a clear perspective of what this entails. NOTAMs (Notice to Air Missions) with the FAA are to inform pilots of work notices, potential hazards, or changes that may impact their flight. These types of notifications are to provide pilots information and direction to be cautious of a specific location and may be filed for a variety of reasons. This specific site was recently acquired by SBA on September 6, 2024. As part of our standard process for newly acquired sites, SBA ensured a NOTAM was in place for this site in order to exercise caution during the change of ownership while we integrate the site into our Network Operations Center (NOC) for continuous 24/7 monitoring pursuant to FAA and FCC regulations. As this is an ongoing investigation led by federal officials, we are limited in the information we can disclose at this time. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. more

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia's My Cultura Network, in collaboration with Sonoro Global Media, launched a new 13-episode horror anthology series Tuesday entitled "Nocturno: Tales from the Shadows." Narrated by actor Danny Trejo, this series introduces a fresh and eerie perspective on Latin America's most spine-tingling More...

From Radio Insight: SiriusXM and ESPN have partnered to offer 6 month subscriptions to subscribers of each other’s service. As part of the limited-time deal, subscribers to SiriusXM will be able to get a free 6 month subscription to ESPN+, while its subscribers will be offered a similar offer for SiriusXM starting later this month. *The offer will first be made available to SiriusXM Platinum VIP level subscriptions before expanding to additional tiers in November. SiriusXM SVP/Streaming Distribution Partnerships Jeff Dallesandro said, “ESPN and SiriusXM are powerhouses in sports news and entertainment, and we?re thrilled to expand upon our longstanding relationship with this new agreement. Designed to bring listeners and viewers closer to the personalities, players, teams and leagues they love by combining both SiriusXM?s and ESPN+?s live sports programming, exclusive analysis, and extensive on-demand content, this collaboration will deliver value for fans while also potentially driving growth for each brand.? Disney Entertainment and ESPN EVP/Platform Distribution Sean Breen commented, “Collaborating with SiriusXM on this offer will not only provide ESPN+ subscribers with access to their vast entertainment offerings, but it also opens the door for SiriusXM customers to experience our premium sports content on ESPN+. This deal underscores our commitment to providing consumers with unparalleled access to best-in-class programming spanning all genres and interests.” more

From Radio Insight: KSE Media Hot AC “Mix 100” KIMN Denver has revamped its revamped morning show as midday host Katy Mitchel joins Jeremy Padgett and producer Josh Griesemer for what is now being titled “Jeremy, Katy & Josh In The Morning”. The move completes the changes that began last month when longtime morning host Dom Testa moved to sister Classic Hits “Kool 105” KXKL with PD/afternoon host Steve Marshall joining Padgett and Griesemer in mornings. Just days later Marshall resigned and has since joined Bonneville AC 101.1 KOSI as morning co-host. Mitchel joined KSE Media in 2022 as a weekend and fill-in host at KIMN and KXKL before moving to middays at KIMN in April 2023. She began her career in Denver at Lincoln Financial Media as a promotions assistant before rising to Sports “104.3 The Fan” KKFN-FM update anchor. She spent time at Ingstad Family Media Jamestown ND with roles including Production Director and Music Director, was morning co-host and cluster Production Director at Cherry Creek Radio Country “94 Kix” KKXK Montrose CO, and midday host at MBC Grand Broadcasting Variety Hits “100.7 The Valut” KKVT Grand Junction CO before returning to Denver. more

From Radio Online: Veritonic, an audio analytics and research firm, has unveiled upgrades to its Brand Lift solution, aimed at enhancing user control and collaboration. The new features streamline the process for setting up pixel-based and prefix-URL studies, enabling users to more easily define study More...

From Radio Insight: Following his departure from Delta Media’s Lafayette LA cluster last week, Clint Domingue has joined University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Public News/Talk/Variety 88.7 KRVS Lafayette as Operations Director. He takes the Operations Director role that had been held by Kris Wotipka, who remains in his role as Chief Engineer. Domingue had been with Delta Media since 2014 after attending ULL. During his tenure he rose from a producer at Sports ?103.7 The Game? KLWB-FM Carencro and later added on-air duties at then AAA ?106.3 Radio Lafayette? turned Rock/Alternative ?106.3 Lafayette?s Rock & Alternative? KYMK-FM Maurice where he currently hosts middays. He added cluster Production Director duties in 2021 and was named Operations Manager in January 2022. more

From Radio Insight: Texas Public Radio has announced the appointment of Ashley Alvarado as President and CEO. Alvarado joins TPR to oversee day-to-day operations and lead TPR?s strategy, operations and programming across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms starting in December. She joins the organization from Southern California Public Radio where she has held multiple titles since 2012 including Vice President of Community Engagement & Strategic Initiatives, Director of Community Engagement, and Public Engagement Editor. She also served as Board President of Journalism That Matters from 2016 to 2023. TPR Board Chair Lori Castillo said, “A true innovator, Ashley is among the most experienced and respected executives working in public media today. Her lifelong passion for journalism together with her impressive track record of transformational leadership make us confident that Ashley is the right leader to move TPR into the future and transform how we engage existing and new audiences.? Alvarado stated, “From my first interaction, I?ve been impressed with the team at Texas Public Radio. Here is an organization that is thinking about what it needs to serve its audiences now and into the future. That means impeccable journalism that reflects and engages the people who make up San Antonio and meets them where they are: on-air, online, and in person. It means taking the work seriously but also having fun and boldly representing what makes San Antonio such a special place. I want to thank the TPR board for this opportunity to support and grow alongside the team that makes up Texas Public Radio.? Texas Public Radio operates regional networks based at Public News/Talk 89.1 KSTX and Classical 88.3 KPAC San Antonio. Alvarado succeeds Joyce Slocum, who died in March after a long illness. more

From Radio Online: AdLarge has announced the addition of "Circle This with Andrea Bendewald" to the fwd. network, a media brand championing female creators. Circle This is a series of deep, playful and intimate conversations shedding light on how to create magic and meaning in your everyday life. Bendewald invites her close More...

From Radio Insight: Public News/Talk 89.7 WGBH-FM Boston is making a morning change. Current Morning Edition hosts Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel will move onto new roles. Alston will host a relaunched version of WGBH-TV’s “Basic Black” focusing on issues that matter to communities of color, debuting in early 2025 under a new name. She will also expand her social media video series “A Walk Down the Block”. Siegel will host a statewide one-hour radio show and podcast “to hear stories about what makes the Bay State unique” and become the transportation correspondent for GBH News and its syndicated “The World”. His reporting will also be featured regularly on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. GBH News and The World Editor in Chief Dan Lothian said, “Paris and Jeremy are both accomplished storytellers, and we hope listeners will join us as we explore new topics and geographies together.” Reporter Mark Herz will serve as interim host of Morning Edition starting Monday, October 28. The show will also be cut back one hour to run from 6-10am as opposed to 5-10am. more

From Radio Online: With just one week remaining, the Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is nearing the deadline for nominations for its Class of 2025. Submissions will close on October 28, offering a final chance to nominate the standout radio professionals deserving of this prestigious honor. To More...

From Radio Online: As thousands of families in Western North Carolina continue to deal with devastation due to Hurricane Helene, Asheville Media Group (AMG) has announced the Rising Together: WNC Hurricane Relief Radiothon. The radiothon is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 from 6am-6pm. AMG More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the September 2024 diary surveys today. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for Colorado Springs, Des Moines, Mobile, Spokane, and Wichita. The next release will feature: On Tuesday, October 22: Monthly ratings for Chattanooga and Huntsville, Jackson MS, and Madison. more

From Radio Online: RAB held its Fall Board of Directors meeting in Baltimore on October 16-17. During the meeting, a new slate of officers and directors were approved unanimously. Townsquare Media COO Erik Hellum was elected Chair and Cox Media Group Executive President of Radio Rob Babin as Vice Chair. Connoisseur Media CEO More...

From Radio Online: In a significant shift from traditional broadcasting models, Silicon Valley Asian Media Group (SVAMG) has transitioned its entire operation to Radio.Cloud's advanced playout studio and programming suite. The move encompasses all four of SVAMG's channels, including South Asian KSJO-HD1 (Bolly 92.3), and its More...

From Radio Insight: At its Fall Board of Directors meeting in Baltimore, the Radio Advertising Bureau elected a new slate of officers and board members. The RAB elected Townsquare Media COO Erik Hellum as its Chair, Cox Media Group Executive President Rob Babin as Vice Chair, Bonneville International EVP/Regional Media Scott Sutherland as Treasurer, and Lenawee Broadcasting Company President Julie Koehn as Secretary. Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw moves into the Immediate Past Chair role. Hellum stated, “There?s never been a more important time for us to work together to tell radio?s story and drive radio and digital revenue growth for the industry and our RAB members. I am very excited to lead RAB?s Board of Directors as we pursue those goals.? Also joining the Board of Directors are Urban One Chief Revenue Officer Josh Rahmani and MediaCo CRO/President Albert Rodriguez. Joining the RAB’s Executive Committee are All Pro Broadcasting Chief Operating Officer Duane Davis, Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy, and Cumulus Media/Westwood One President of Operations Bob Walker. more

From Radio Online: In an effort to stem the tide of misinformation this election season, the RTDNA and Google News Initiative are hosting a webinar aimed at equipping journalists with sophisticated fact-checking techniques. Scheduled for October 28 from 1:30-2:30pm ET, the training session will be led by Mike Reilley, a More...

From Radio Online: Through the first half of 2024, online home improvement purchases have reached an all-time high representing nearly 29% of all purchases, according to a study by Open Brand for the Home Improvement Research Institute. Current online home improvement purchases have even surpassed the 2020 pandemic era. This More...

From Radio Online: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) appoints of Daryl Mintz as its new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective November 18. Mintz previously spent over two decades in financial leadership positions across several prominent organizations. In his new role at CPB, he will oversee the More...

From Radio Insight: Silicon Valley Asian Media Group’s 92.3 KSJO San Jose CA has moved its four brands to Radio.Cloud‘s browser based operating system as it prepares for expansion across the country. Silicon Valley Asian Media Group currently operates South Asian Hits “Bolly 92.3” on the primary KSJO signal as well as digital/streaming brands Telugu “Virijallu FM” on KSJO-HD2, South Asian Podcasts “SaFire Radio” on KSJO-HD3, and Dance/Alternative “High-Fi Dream” on KSJO-HD4. The stations are among the first to utilize Radio.Cloud for live broadcasts over several hours daily. The company says following the transition they were able to downsize to a more cost-effective studio and engineering facility due to the ability to broadcast from anywhere and smaller hardware footprint. CEO Brad Behnke commented, “We chose to migrate our four channels to Radio.Cloud transitioning out of the traditional broadcast studio/engineering facility set-up. It essentially positions our company to be able to scale quickly and efficiently providing necessary, live and locally-produced content without needing an expensive office or studio complex, with the flexibility of originating a live studio from anywhere. We envision using Radio.Cloud in each new market we enter as we continue to rapidly scale our South Asian radio group platform into 10-15 more markets across the U.S. in a short amount of time? Radio.Cloud CEO Christian Brenner said, “Bolly 92.3 is broadcasting live for several hours each day in a way that no other radio station ever has. This complex operation takes place completely in a web browser and includes multiple live SIP calls with a call waiting feature, all driven by the Radio.Cloud live studio. With three mainly automated stations and one heavily live, KSJO is truly embracing the power of our cloud platform.? KSJO Program Director Gregg Pirillo stated, “Radio.Cloud has redefined programming for me, and I believe it will do the same for the entire industry when they choose to take the leap. Being able to program from anywhere in the world is an advantage in and of itself, but with access to a ?Live Studio? as well, for myself and all our hosts, we are finding it to be a dream. Working step by step with the brilliant team at Radio.Cloud has allowed us to develop a system fit our specific needs, and with more capabilities than we?ve ever had. This is the future for the radio industry, and thankfully for us the future is now.? more

From Radio Insight: Lotus Communications Classic Country “107.1 Hank-FM” KTHI Caldwell/Boise has added longtime Boise morning personality Cory Mikhals as morning host. It marks a return to Boise radio for Mikhals, who previously spent seventeen years in mornings in the market at then Country 97.9 KQFC from 2002 to 2014 before moving to sister “Kissin 92.3” KIZN until exiting in 2019. He also spent seven years as Operations Manager at Clear Channel Monterey CA prior to his arrival in Boise. He has been focusing on voice over and event hosting in recent years. KTHI flipped from Classic Hits “107.1 K-Hits” to “Hank-FM” in May following similar flips at Lotus stations in Reno and Seattle. more

From Radio Insight: Cal State University Northridge and Saddleback College’s AAA “88.5 The SoCal Sound” has announced its Latin Alternative sub-brand “The Latin Alternative” heard on 88.5 KCSN-HD3 Northridge and 88.5 KSBR-HD3 Mission Viejo CA has rebranded as “Bilingual Sounds” as it adds Alternative music from other nations. Program Director Bryan Gonzales stated, “This rebrand feels like we are giving The SoCal Sound?s HD3 station a new life. With Bilingual Sounds, we?re aiming to maintain a public radio station that represents the diverse multicultural communities of Southern California and the world. Not only will you be listening to new alternative music from the United States and Latin America but also diving into alternative music from the Philippines, France, Japan, Australia and other cultures. But it?s not all going to be just new music. We?re also programming iconic songs from the American and Latin American ?80s, ?90s, ?00s and ?10s. I?m hoping that Bilingual Sounds reflects the listening habits of folks that grew up as immigrants or have immigrant parents in this country. One moment you?re listening to Julieta Venegas and then next you?re listening to Oasis.? KCSN/KSBR Program Director Marc ‘Mookie’ Kaczor added, “Just like The SoCal Sound, Bilingual Sounds is here to super serve the community of music enthusiasts, uplift new voices and feature a variety of perspectives. Diversity is the strength of Bilingual Sounds. But Bilingual Sounds isn?t just a radio station, it?s a lifestyle brand and an integral part of the multi-media family that makes up The SoCal Sound.? The new brand launched with three “Bilingual Sounds Sessions” video performances from artists Andru, La Zorra Zapata and Elsa y Elmar. more

From Radio Insight: Adams Radio Group Fort Wayne has announced the addition of Angie Nash to the cluster to serve in the dual role of midday host at Country “US 93.3” WBTU Kendallville and afternoon host at CHR “Hot 107.9” WJFX New Haven. Nash jumps to Adams after twelve years at Sarkes Tarzian where she most recently was midday host at “Classic Hits 101.7” WLDE and afternoon host at AC “Majic 95.1” WAJI. She began her career at WJFX in 2001 as morning co-host and later worked at WBTU as well before moving to WAJI/WLDE in 2012. She commented, “I am so excited and thrilled to be back where it all started for me. It feels like home, it feels really good, and I?m humbled and happy to be working with so many radio icons in the building?. At WBTU she slides into the 10am to 3pm timeslot that had been held by Program Director Randy Alomar who moves to afternoons to take the slot that was most recently being tracked by WWOF Tallahassee morning cohost Woody Hayes. Alomar said, “I?m super excited to work with Angie again after several years at WJFX in the early 2000?s. Her fun personality & professionalism truly comes through the speakers!? At WJFX, she succeeds WZVN Valparaiso IN afternoon host Alycia Tassone. WJFX Program Director Taylor Morgan said, “I am so excited to welcome Angie back to the HOT 107.9 team. Angie’s many years of experience and familiar voice to the Fort Wayne area bring a huge asset to our station(s). Welcome home, Angie!” more

From Radio Online: According to the newly released Sandamp;P Global Market Intelligence's Kagan Radio andamp; TV Annual Outlook, the U.S. broadcast station industry is forecast to reach $36.19 billion in total advertising revenue in 2024, up 9.3% from $33.10 billion in 2023, primarily from the influx of record political ad More...

From Radio Online: SiriusXM inks a multi-year agreement extension with Jeff Lewis, expanding his radio show, "Jeff Lewis Live," to two hours each weekday. The program will now air from 12-2pm ET on SiriusXM's Radio Andy (channel 102) and on the SiriusXM app. Lewis has become a staple of the satcaster's Radio Andy, created and More...

From Radio Online: In a significant move to boost its digital platform, Audacy has announced a strategic partnership with Experian. This collaboration aims to refine the way Audacy targets advertisements and engages with listeners through enhanced data capabilities. By utilizing Experian's digital identity More...

From Radio Online: Adams Radio Group returns Angie Nash to the lineup on CHR WJFX (Hot 107.9) and Country WBTU (US93.3) in Fort Wayne, IN. Effective Monday, October 21, Nash can be heard from 10am-3pm on Your Country US93.3 and from 3-7pm on Hot 107.9. She began her radio career in 2001 on Hot 107.9 as morning co-host and soon More...

From Radio Insight: Audacy has partnered with Experian to strengthen its addressable audience and identity capabilities. Audacy says it will “leverage Experian’s digital identity graph to gain a more comprehensive view of listeners? digital identifiers, ultimately enhancing the listening experience for its digital audience across the Audacy app and website. By better understanding its consumers and their preferences, Audacy plans to deliver more relevant content and offer more precise advertising solutions, enabling advertisers to reach specific groups with greater accuracy.” The deal will also allow Audacy to integrate Experian’s Audiences into its platform allowing advertisers to build and reach target audiences in real-time using accurate listener insights such as demographics, shopping behaviors and interests giving more personalized and relevant advertising experiences. Audacy Chief Revenue Officer Brian Benedik said, “As we continue the re-imagination of Audacy, our investments in our digital audio product suite are essential. The creation of an Experian-powered Audacy identity graph is an important step in the process and allows us to create more value for both marketing partners and our listeners.? Experian Chief Business Officer Chris Feo added, “We are collaborating with Audacy because of their innovative vision for the future of audio. Historically, audio advertising lacked precise targeting capabilities, making it challenging for advertisers to reach specific audiences. By integrating our digital identity graph and syndicated audiences with Audacy’s platform, we’re transforming how advertisers connect with listeners. This collaboration enables more effective audience targeting and delivers personalized, impactful audio experiences across all channels.? more

From Radio Insight: Korby Ray has exited as APD/morning co-host at Cox Media Group Soft AC “Easy 93.1” WFEZ Miami and night host at sister Country “K92.3” WWKA Orlando after four years with the company. Ray joined WFEZ as APD/midday host in November 2020 after a long run in the Myrtle Beach SC market. She moved to mornings in July 2023 shortly after adding the night tracking duties in Orlando. During her time in Myrtle Beach, Ray served as APD/morning host at Country “Gator 107.9” WGTR, morning co-host at Classic Rock “Wave 104.1” WYAV, midday host at AC “Star 92.1” WMYB, and midday and afternoon host at Country “106.5 The Wolf” WLFF. Bobby Mitchell, who joined WFEZ at the same time she moved up from middays, remains in mornings solo. more