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From Radio Insight: The Voice Radio Network has tabbed veteran Delaware personality Mike Rossi to host mornings on Classic Rock “102.9/103.5 The Vault” 1320 WJKI/102.9 W275CX Salisbury MD and 103.5 WJKI-FM Bethany Beach DE. Rossi most recently hosted middays at Beasley Media AC “Mix 99.5” WJBR-FM Wilmington until its 2023 sale. That was preceded by a 33 year run at Forever Media CHR 93.7 WSTW Wilmington starting as a part-time host in 1987 followed by rising to midday host and Music Director in 1992, APD in 1997, and Program Director in 2011 through his exit at the end of 2020. He began his career stints at 1260 WNRK Newark DE, 1380 WAMS Wilmington, 96.5 WMJJ Birmingham AL and 100.7 WGRX Baltimore. Rossi said, “My thanks to The Voice Radio Network?s Kevin Andrade and The Vault Rocks Program Director Doug Stremmel for relaunching a live and local morning show, and for giving me the opportunity to serve the community. I can?t wait to get started!” more

From Radio Insight: Pharis Broadcasting sells Conservative Talk “1230 The Marshall” KFPW Fort Smith AR to Edwin & Melinda Martin’s M&M Media for $5,000. The buyers own Red Dirt Country “Red Dirt 96.7” 1580 KAGE Van Buren/106.7 K244FJ Fort Smith, Southern Gospel “98.7 The Cross” 1650 KFSW/98.7 K254AM Fort Smith, and Variety Hits “Mix 105.1” KXMX Muldrow OK. Terry Story’s Golden Media Group has filed its deal to purchase Grace Broadcasting Services? 101.5 WNWS-FM Jackson TN. Golden Media Group, which began operating WNWS-FM in January as a simulcast of ?Talk-N West Tennessee? 96.5 WBFG Parkers Crossroads and 1310 WDXI Jackson/103.5 W278CL Savannah TN, will pay $800,000 for the station. Murfin Inc’s My Town Media is purchasing Variety Hits “107.5 Bob-FM” 1550 KRZD Springfield MO, Sports “ESPN 100.7” KSHQ Deerfield MO, and Classic Country “95.3 The Cowboy” KWKN Wakeeney KS from William Wachter’s One Media for $275,000. My Town Media has been operating the stations for years. Forever Media continues its slow sell-off as Ohio Midland Newsgroup purchases 1490 WOHI/103.9 W280FL East Liverpool and 94.9 W235BX Toronto OH for $50,000. W235BX rebroadcasts the buyer’s 1430 WEIR Weirton WV, while WOHI/W280FL currently simulcasts Forever Classic Hits “Pickle 92.1” WKPL Ellwood City PA. Ohio Midland Newsgroup owns six stations and two translators in the panhandle of West Virginia and adjacent portions of eastern Ohio. The Kentucky Mountain Holiness Association will purchase Christian 1110 WCBR/93.7 W229CP Richmond KY from WCBR Inc. for $125,000. An LMA took effect on December 31, 2024. Pacific Empire Radio Corporation sells “Supertalk” 1490 KBKR Baker and 1450 KLBM La Grande OR to Thomas Hodgins’ Alexandra Communications for $5,000. The companies have another pending deal to transfer PERC’s three FMs Classic Country ?98.7 The Ranch? KUBQ and Classic Hits ?Hit Radio 95.3/105.9? KKBC Baker/KRJT Elgin OR in the region to Alexandra. First Baptist Church will purchase Tourism Information 1300 WKQK Cocoa Beach/104.5 W283DJ Cocoa FL from 321 Corporation for $11,629.96. The buyer owns Christian “Hope 106.3” WCIF Melbourne. After exercising its option to purchase 104.9 KTXX-FM Bee Cave and 105.3 K287FG Austin last week, Norsan Media has now filed to acquire “Mexanisima 99.3” KOKE-FM Thorndale, “Leyendas 98.5” K253AN Sunset Valley and “Magia” 1260 KTAE Elgin/101.9 K270CO Round Rock TX from Genuine Austin Radio for $2 million. Translator SalesWalla Walla University sells Silent 105.5 K288FO Union OR to Elkhorn Media Group for $10,000. K288FO will be utilized to rebroadcast the buyer’s News/Talk 103.1 KVBL Union. more

From Radio Insight: Audacy CHR “B96” WBBM-FM Chicago Brand Manager Molly Cruz will expand her oversight with the addition of Hot AC “99.1 The Mix” WMYX-FM Milwaukee and CHR “103.7 Kiss-FM” WXSS Wauwatosa WI to her responsibilities. Cruz previously served as Assistant Brand Manager for the two Milwaukee stations from December 2015 until he move to Chicago in April 2023. She stated, ?It?s a true honor to follow a legend like Brian Kelly. I spent over seven years learning from him, and that time had a huge impact on the programmer and leader that I?ve become. Now, I have the incredible opportunity to lead three powerhouse heritage brands in Chicago and Milwaukee. I?m excited, grateful, and ready to build on the strong foundation and take these iconic stations even further.? Audacy Milwaukee/Madison SVP/Market Manager ason Bjorson said, “We?re thrilled to have Molly back in Milwaukee. Her deep understanding of the market, proven leadership and passion for the CHR format make her an incredible asset to the team. We?re confident in her abilities to successfully lead these two iconic Milwaukee radio stations and morning shows to the next level for our listeners and advertising partners.? more

From Radio Insight: Seven Mountains Media continues its revamp of its recently acquired cluster in Bowling Green KY. Seven Mountains, which absorbed the LMA of Charles Anderson’s 100.7 WKLX Brownsville/Bowling Green, relaunched the former “100.7 Sam-FM” as “BG 100.7” with a refreshed Classic Hits presentation. Now positioning as “Big Hits”, the station has dropped Local Radio Networks programming for local origination. Compass Media Networks’ “Anna & Raven” is added for mornings, with WKYE Johnstown PA afternoon host Mitch Edwards in middays. Kirk Patrick, most recently PD/morning host at sister CHR 107.1 WUHU, moves to afternoons. Seven Mountains’ internally syndicated “The Night Club” with Kelli Gates follows in evenings. more

From Radio Insight: Longtime “K92.3” WXLK Roanoke morning host Danny Meyers has returned to the Wheeler Media cluster hosting afternoons at AC “Q99” 99.1 WSLQ. Meyers, who continues to host afternoons at Hubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF West Palm Beach, previously served as APD and co-host of ?The Mornin? Thang? with Zack Jackson from 2002 until the end of 2016. Since departing Roanoke, Meyers hosted mornings at WMOV-FM Norfolk VA and WDCG Raleigh NC fro iHeartMedia and then joined WRMF in July 2023. Prior to Roanoke, Meyers hosted nights at WPLJ New York, was APD/MD/night host at WQSX Boston followed by mornings at WMWX Philadelphia. Meyers told WSLS-TV, “It was incredibly hard to leave Roanoke-Lynchburg. But it was an easy decision to be back on the air in an area I love. It?s an honor to be joining the exceptional team at Q99. I?m excited to reconnect with the community and continue sharing great moments with listener friends? more

From Radio Insight: Baltimore Public Media has announced a series of promotions at Public News/Talk 88.1 WYPR Baltimore and AAA 89.7 WTMD Towson MD. Danyell Irby has been promoted to Chief of Content for both stations. Irby has served as Executive Director of News since 2020 after spending 17 years in production and editorial roles at NPR and Senior Editor of American Public Media’s “Marketplace”. President/General Manager Craig Swagler said, “Danyell Irby brings deep experience, trusted leadership, and a powerful vision to this new role. Under her direction, we?re aligning the strength of WYPR?s programming and news with WTMD?s creative energy ? building a more unified, intentional, and catalytic presence in the community. She is a passionate mentor to the next generation of journalists and has earned numerous accolades throughout her career for editorial excellence and industry leadership.” Jonathan Blakley, who had served as Chief Content Officer since April 2023 will move into a new role as Program Director of both stations. Tyler Laporte, who has been serving as Interim Program Director of WTMD, will move back to APD of that station focusing on artist and performer curation and deepening relationships within Baltimore?s vibrant music community. The organization will conduct a search for an APD and host to support the station?s day-to-day programming operations. They say, “This realignment marks a critical step forward in unifying news and programming under one strategic vision ? ensuring that WTMD and WYPR remain powerful, responsive, and relevant platforms for storytelling, music discovery, and civic dialogue. By aligning our content across both stations, Baltimore Public Media is doubling down on its mission to inform, connect, and elevate the communities we serve in Baltimore and beyond.” more

From Radio Online: Urban One, Inc has officially announced a shift in its financial oversight structure, parting ways with Ernst andamp; Young LLP (EY) and appointing PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC) as its new independent registered public accounting firm. This change, approved by the audit committee of the More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia's KFBK NewsRadio in Sacramento reveals a new programming lineup set to take effect on June 2, ushering in significant changes with shifts in show hosts and times. Sam Shane (pictured), a mainstay on The KFBK Morning News, will transition from his role as co-host to spearhead his own show. Shane's More...

From Radio Insight: Dick Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Steve McKay as Program Director of CHR “Hot 98.3” WGCO Midway GA and Classic Hits “Rewind 107.9” WRWN Port Royal SC in the Savannah market. McKay most recently served as Brand Manager for Townsquare Media’s AC duo of 92.7 WOBM-FM Toms River and “Lite 96.9” WFPG Atlantic City NJ. He has also programmed AC ?B106.7? WTCB and Classic Hits 98.5 WOMG Columbia SC, AC 102.7 WGNI and Classic Rock ?94.5 The Hawk? WKXS Wilmington NC. Earlier in his career, McKay programmed Hot AC 93.5 WSBG Stroudsburg PA, CHR 97.1 WBHT Wilkes-Barre, Rhythmic Oldies ?95.7 Jammin? Gold? WEJM Philadelphia and Hot AC ?94.9 The Point? WPTE Norfolk. He commented, ?I?m delighted to join the team at DBC in Savannah. I want to thank Market Manager Aaron Wilborn, DBC VP of Programming Jason Goodman, and Nathan James for affording me this outstanding opportunity. We?ve got some great heritage brands in place, and it?s going to be exciting to elevate them further in the minds of our listeners and clients by being fun, exciting, and local. I can?t wait.” Dick VP/Programming Jason Goodman said, “I had the pleasure of working with Steve over 20 years ago, and he remains one of the most strategic and passionate programmers in the industry. Steve?s dedication will drive programming to super-serve the local community with engaging content, promotions, and branding.” Market Manager Aaron Wilborn added, ?After a long interview process, it was clear that Steve was the best for the position. I couldn?t be more excited about adding Steve to our talented and local programming team. His knowledge, creativity, and passion made him the perfect choice.? more

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the February 2025 monthly ratings. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for Colorado Springs, Des Moines, Mobile, Spokane, and Wichita. The next release will feature: On Friday, April 11: Monthly ratings for Chattanooga, Huntsville, Jackson MS, and Madison. more

From Radio Online: Dick Broadcasting Company (DBC) appoints Steve McKay as the new Program Director for Classic Hits WRWN (Rewind 107.9) and CHR WGCO (Hot 98.3) in Savannah, GA. McKay, a veteran radio programmer, returns to the South after a notable tenure as Brand Manager at Townsquare Media in New Jersey. Previously, he More...

From Radio Online: Beasley Media's WYUU-FM (92.5 Maxima) in Tampa introduces its new morning show, "Mananas Maximas," which officially launched on Monday, April 7. The show airs weekdays from 6-10am. Hosted by Tony Clemente (pictured left) and Valerie Felix, two familiar and beloved voices in the More...

From Radio Online: Hot AC KIOI-FM (Star 101.3) in San Francisco taps Jillian Escoto to host middays, weekdays from 10am-3pm, effective April 14. She joined the iHeart team over 20 years ago and currently serves as co-host of "Valentine In The Morning" show on co-owned KBIG-FM (104.3 MYfm), a role she will continue in alongside More...

From Radio Insight: “104.3 My-FM” KBIG Los Angeles morning co-host Jillian Escoto will begin pulling double-duty hosting middays at “Star 101.3” KIOI San Francisco starting Monday, April 14. Escoto will succeed Nina Chantele in the daypart. She said, “I am beyond excited to join the incredible team at Star 101.3. The Bay holds a special place in my heart, where my husband was born and raised. I can?t wait to connect with our listeners, especially my mother-in-law, who promises to tune in every day from San Jose.? KIOI Program Director Travis Loughran said, “We are thrilled to welcome Jillian to our team. She is passionate about radio and dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. We look forward to her becoming a trusted voice in our community.” more

From Radio Insight: Beasley Media Group Spanish CHR “92.5 Maxima” WYUU Safety Harbor/Tampa launched its new morning show “Ma?anas M?ximas” on Monday, April 7. The new show is hosted by Tony Clemente and Valerie Felix, who have both been part of the station for many years. Clemente previously hosted nights and then afternoons, while also serving as Promotions Director. Felix has been with WYUU since 2017. Clemente said, “We?re beyond excited to wake up Tampa Bay?s Hispanic community with a fresh perspective and contagious energy.” Felix added, “I?m thrilled to embark on this new journey and bring something special to my people in Tampa Bay!? Regional Vice President Ron deCastro said, “I?m delighted to welcome these two talented individuals to 92.5 Maxima, a flagship Latin brand in the Tampa Bay area. Tony and Valerie?s passion for the Maxima audience will undoubtedly create an engaging and entertaining listening experience.? Operations Manager Rick Thomas was last to comment, stating, “Tony and Valerie have incredible chemistry and a deep connection with our Latin community. Their infectious energy will make MA?ANAS M?XIMAS the go-to morning destination for Spanish-language entertainment in Tampa Bay.? more

From Radio Insight: Following Tom Sullivan’s retirement at the end of May, iHeartMedia News/Talk 1530 KFBK Sacramento/93.1 KFBK-FM Pollack Pines CA will launch a new lineup starting Monday, June 2. Morning anchor Sam Shane will move into Sullivan’s 12-3pm timeslot. Shane joined KFBK in 2019 after previously serving as a television news anchor at KCRA and KOVR Sacramento, KGO-TV San Francisco and MSNBC. Shane commented, “I’m humbled and honored to be taking over the time slot occupied by Tom Sullivan at KFBK, a radio station with a rich history of producing superior news/talk programs. Never have I enjoyed producing and delivering a program more than these last six years as I have co-hosted the morning news show on KFBK with Cristina Mendonsa. I’m very proud of our accomplishments and grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Cristina and everyone behind the scenes who made it happen. Now it’s on to a new chapter.” Joining Mendonsa in mornings will be Mark Demsky in the role as news anchor and presenting special report segments. Demsky has served as a fill-in host and producer at KFBK since February 2024 after eighteen years as Weekend Sports Director, anchor and reporter at KTXL-TV. He also previously served as a host at Sports 1140 KHTK from 2001 to 2009. Mendonsa said, ?This next chapter is about helping listeners wake up to what really matters, stories that affect their lives. After 30 years in journalism and a multi-generational connection to Northern California, our goal is to bring listeners smart, relevant news with a balanced perspective, cutting through the noise to bring more insight.” The full KFBK lineup will feature “The KFBK Morning News with Cristina Mendonsa” from 5-9am, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton 9am-12pm, Sam Shane from 12-3pm, John McGinness 3-4pm, “The KFBK Afternoon News with Kitty O?Neal” 4-7pm, Pat Walsh 7-10pm, “Coast to Coast AM with George Noory” 10pm-4am, and “This Morning, America?s First News” with Gordon Deal from 4-5am. more

From Radio Online: Christian FM Media Group appoints Jayme Summers as the new Program Director and Operations Director for its "Today's Christian Music" network, currently airing across 167 stations. Summers transitions to her new role following Christian FM Media Group's acquisition of the "Today's Christian Music" and More...

From Radio Insight: Christian FM Media Group has appointed Jayme Summers as Operations Director and Program Director for the nationally syndicated “Today?s Christian Music? and ?Today?s Worship Music? 24/7 networks. Summers previously served as Director of Programming and Operations for Salem Music Network, which operated the networks until they were transferred to Christian FM Media Group in February. She also held the role of PD/afternoon host for Salem’s “94 The Fish” WFFH/WFFI Nashville until those stations were sold to K-Love Inc. Summers said, ?I couldn?t be more excited to step into this role. Over the years, I?ve been incredibly fortunate to experience firsthand the passion, dedication, and faith-driven mission of the team at Christian FM. Their love for the Lord and unwavering commitment to serving Him have been truly inspiring. I deeply admire the vision that Jon and Paul have for the future of our company, and I?m thrilled to roll up my sleeves and be part of bringing that vision to life.? more

From Radio Insight: Point Broadcasting has dropped their Conservative Talk formats in both Oxnard/Ventura and Santa Barbara CA in favor of Sports. 990 KTMS Santa Barbara/97.9 K250BS Solimar Beach is now “Fox Sports 990/97.9” with 1590 KVTA/97.9 K250BV Ventura is now “Fox Sports 1590/97.9“. While both stations are utilizing the national Fox Sports Radio lineup, KVTA will continue to feature its local morning show hosted by Tom Spence and Rich Gualano. Both stations featured similar daytime lineups with Clay Travis & Buck Sexton, Sean Hannity, and Chad Benson among the shows being dropped from both stations. more

From Radio Online: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced that Martha Teichner, a veteran correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon. The event is set to take place on June 18 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. More...

From Radio Insight: Zelus Media Group has promoted Deonne McBeane to Vice President of Marketing, Promotions & Events. McBeane has spent his entire career in promotions in Phoenix beginning in 2000 at then Emmis Hip Hop “Power 92.3” KKFR. He would move with the “Power” IP to Riviera Broadcasting’s 98.3 in 2006 and then the cluster’s sale to Zelus last year. He most recently held the title of Marketing, Promotions and Events Director. Zelus CEO Michael Cutchall said, “Deonne?s leadership, creativity, and unwavering dedication have been a driving force behind our success. His ability to bridge the gap between promotions, sales, and programming has not only enhanced our brand but also strengthened our bottom line. This well-earned promotion is a testament to his impact and the bright future ahead for Zelus Media Group.” McBean commented, “I am incredibly honored to add the VP stripes to my over 24 plus years of dedication to this company. Working with such a talented team honestly makes my job easier! The future of Zelus Media Group is bright, and I look forward to pushing the boundaries of promotions, marketing, and events to drive even greater success.” more

From Radio Insight: Today is Amanda Lea’s final day in mornings at Radio FM Media Hot AC “Big 98.7” KLTA Fargo ND. Lea has been a morning staple in Fargo since 2009 when she joined Country “Froggy 99.9” KVOX-FM. She moved to KLTA with then co-hosts Jesse James and Pike Taylor when it debuted its current format in 2013. Since then she has also been teamed with Gordo and most recently Gabe Glidden. She also previously worked in sales at then-Country “92.5 The Wolf” KWOF Denver. Lea told listeners this morning, “My kids are growing fast, and I want to be there in the mornings, making memories with them like I’ve made with you.” Replacing Lea alongside Glidden will be former “Star 101.5” KPLZ Seattle morning co-host Angie Parker. Parker previously worked with John Moug at KPLZ, KCIX Boise, and a syndicated show that aired in Hartford and New London CT, Burlington VT and Searcy AR. She wrote on Instagram, “My mysterious era is (mostly) over. I?ve joined Mornings on BIG 98.7 in Fargo! Wild, right? So excited to FINALLY announce this new chapter in my career/life. It?s been quite the adventure so far (shoveling snow is my new thing). And I?m ready to light up the airwaves with my incredible co-host Gabe! A time will be had, and you?re invited to listen.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda Lea (@amandalealinder) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Angie Morales (@angitamorales) more

From Radio Insight: Lotus’ “Northwest News Radio” 1000 KNWN Seattle/97.7 KNWN-FM Oakville WA has announced the addition of three local television anchors to its lineup. Former KIRO-TV anchor Aaron Wright has joined Marina Rockinger in afternoons from 3-6pm. Denise Whitaker, who has been at KOMO-TV since 2004, will join Brian Calvert as morning co-anchor in June following here departure from the television station. In the interim, former KOMO-TV anchor Chris Nguyen will co-anchor mornings with Calvert succeeding Manda Factor, who moved to Bonneville’s 97.3 KIRO-FM for the same role this week. General Manager Andre’ Riley said, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Denise, Aaron, and Chris to the Northwest Newsradio family. Their extensive experience and deep roots in the Seattle television news landscape and community will undoubtedly elevate our commitment to providing the highest quality news and information to our listeners across western Washington.” Calvert, who also serves as Director of News and Programming, commented, “This kind of talent doesn?t walk through the door every day. We have been improving our product significantly over the last few months, and bringing talent like this aboard further fulfils our commitment to the community to be our absolute best. Besides being at the top of their game, these three are genuinely nice people and awesome team players.” more

From Radio Insight: Nielsen continues its releases of the February 2025 monthly ratings. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for Columbia SC, Little Rock, Springfield MA, and Toledo. The next releases will feature: On Thursday, April 10: Monthly ratings for Colorado Springs, Des Moines, Mobile, Spokane, and Wichita. On Friday, April 11: Monthly ratings for Chattanooga, Huntsville, Jackson MS, and Madison. more

From Radio Online: The 2025 NAB Show concluded on Wednesday, having attracted significant attention with its display of advanced technology and extensive industry insights. This year's edition has been pivotal, emphasizing its role as the leading business event amidst the continuously transforming More...

From Radio Online: Bruce Logan has parted ways with Hubbard Broadcasting in West Palm Beach, where he had served as Operations Manager. He had held dual roles as OM for the cluster and Program Director for WIRK (New Country 103.1) and AC WEAT (Sunny 107.9). Grover Collins, the Program Director of WUBE (B-105) in Cincinnati, More...

From Radio Online: The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) elevates Roz Clark, Executive Director of Radio Engineering for Cox Media Group, to the membership rank of Fellow. Clark joined the SBE in 1990 and has held continuous membership since 2000. He served two terms on the SBE Board of Directors in 2018 and 2020 and has More...

From Radio Insight: Ed Sheeran –*“Azizam”:*The title is a Persian word, translating to “my dear” or “my beloved”. It’s a common term of endearment, similar to “honey” or “darling” in English.*It?s Ed Sheeran?s first new release in a year and a half. He’s been spending a lot of time in Boston lately, where he surprise-performed for a bunch of people at a jammed Irish pub called The Dubliner, showed up at a Celtics game and even opened a pop-up bar called ?The Old Phone.? He’s on a ton of talk shows promoting the track. Sheeran’s last successful releases were 2021’s “Shivers”*and*“Bad Habits? from his album*“=”, despite two other albums with no successful singles after.*“Eyes Closed”*came out in the spring of 2023. ?Eyes Closed? failed to produce meaningful numbers anywhere but radio where it reached #7 on Top 40 and #1 on Hot AC. The song never got any requests on Liveline and it would’ve been a great song to discuss in “Mason’s Observations” had we been doing this weekly piece two years ago, because it’s fair to question why radio ever played it (and so much). “Azizam” is most added on Top 40 this week. The song is really fun and catchy, with it’s spike of energy and positivity we could always use more of. It only debuted at #60 on Spotify, which is shockingly low for a major artist, especially with the promotion his team has put into it. It’s now #137, after only 4 days. So far, no requests on Liveline either. We’ll check back in a few weeks. Drake –*“NOKIA”: It just hit #1 on Spotify this week, with no signs of slowing down. I was very lucky to “observe” the live reaction this song got at a club in Boston over the weekend. Most of what they played were pop hits spanning from 2000-2015, with very few songs from the past decade. When “NOKIA” came on, the place went crazy. That groovy beat, the TikTok-viral “baby girrrrlll” part, and Drake’s overall Gen Z appeal had everyone dancing and singing along. Requests on Liveline continue to pour in too: Last week, it was #15 with a bunch more already in the past two days. It’s up to #31 on Top 40 and #8 on Rhythmic. A smash hit in the making! The Marias –*“No One Noticed”: It’s been a struggle to find consistent numbers for this song, originally released in May 2024. We first featured it in our January 8 piece,*where it was then #28 on Top 40, #22 on Billboard and #30 on Spotify in America. A few requests had come in for it, but nothing substantial. Since then, we’ve had two requests for it (in*four months). The numbers have grown in other places: Currently #13 on Spotify, #19 on Top 40, but #36 on Billboard. Why is this? Radio can’t seem to make up their mind about it. After this much time, songs like this usually disappear, but it’s been hanging on at the lower part of the Pop Radio chart consistently. Buried Treasures of the Week: Fountains of Wayne –*?Stacy?s Mom?:*When frequent “Mason’s Observations” reader Tom Geraci of Newton, Mass., asked me why we hadn’t featured “Stacy’s Mom” yet, I was also stunned: how I could’ve possibly missed it? It’s one of our most requested throwbacks in Liveline?s five-year history, despite radio’s lack of appreciation for old alternative songs and party anthems other than “Low”, “Yeah”*and*“Give Me Everything”. Men and women of all ages continue to request this song after 22 years. The video is cheesy, but it’s a great pop track with a strong hook that everyone knows. We are fortunate to have hundreds of live weekly requests, which justify playing songs like this nightly because people literally ask for them. The group often stated they wanted to emulate the power pop-rock sound of the Cars. It peaked at #3 on Top 40 in 2003 and was their only hit. Writer and bassist Adam Schlesinger passed away in 2020 at 52 from COVID. TLC –*?Waterfalls?:*1999’s*“No Scrubs” is one of the most successful and longstanding pop songs in history. It’s also a Liveline all-time top 10 throwback request. There are weeks when we have played it every single night with an audience demand which very few golds generate: consistent mega-request totals along the lines of “Lose Yourself”, “Baby”*and*“Mr. Brightside.”*1995’s*“Waterfalls”*has never been considered forgotten or “buried” per se, but Top 40 has stopped playing it much. But that doesn’t stop Pop listeners from asking for it. To them, this song belongs on the same format that also plays new music from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd and SZA. After 1995 pop music really started to become formulaic, utilizing many of the same electronic programs and production techniques and styles that are still used today, making many older songs more enduring and not as dated-sounding. For instance, a song from 1995 today is 30 years old but doesn’t sound anywhere near as crazy or out-of-place as playing a song from 1965 in 1995. Could you imagine playing The Beatles or Elvis Presley next to Alanis Morrissette, or ?The Macarena?” Based on audience requests, in an era with a sparsity of great new pop product, for many megahits age doesn’t seem to matter. Even kids call for these ancient songs too; songs like*“Baby Got Back, “Ice Ice Baby”*and*“Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”!*“Waterfalls”*reached #2 on Top 40, #1 on Rhythmic and Billboard where it finished #2 for the year.*“Gangsta’s Paradise”*was #1. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liveline with Mason more

From Radio Online: Despite the surge in popularity of ad-free subscription services like Spotify Premium, YouTube Premium, and Apple Music, a significant portion of Americans continue to opt for ad-supported audio. According to Edison Research's latest Share of Ear study for Q1 2025, 64% of the daily audio consumption among More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia's 100.7 WZLX (Boston's Classic Rock) adds market vet and longtime afternoon host Chuck Nowlin to anchor a new morning show. Starting Monday, Nowlin will be joined by Danielle Murr and WZLX Program Director Chris Tyler for "The Chuck Nowlin Morning Show," weekdays from 6-10am. In addition, the More...