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Radio Insight announced today that KFCO dropped its "Kingdom" brand two weeks after its new Christian hip hop format debuted. The article mentioned that "Kingdom FM" and "Kingdom Radio" are trademarked by Airwaves for Jesus Inc., owner of WJYO Fort Myers, FL, which calls itself "91.5 Kingdom FM." KFCO is now just calling itself "KFCO 107.1." Full article: https://radioinsight.com/headlines/267767/kfco-denver-drops-its-kingdom-name/

From Radio Online: After nearly three decades in operation, Genesis Communications Network (GCN), is closing down. According to GCN, their last broadcast day is Sunday, May 5. Over the years, GCN became one of the premiere independent radio syndicators known for their wide range of shows, capable engineering and attentive More...

From Radio Online: Salem Podcast Network will launch the "Happy Women" podcast, hosted by Jennifer Horn and Katie Gorka, on Tuesday, April 23 with two episodes released each week. Horn is a veteran radio broadcaster beginning at CRN Digital Talk Radio. In 2006, she joined "Good Day with Doug Stephan" More...

From Radio Online: Veteran radio personality Barry McKay joins WGH-FM (97.3 The Eagle) in Norfolk for midday responsibilities, currently held by 30-year market veteran APD/Music Director Karen West. She'll make the jump from middays to Eagle Mornings as a one woman show. McKay's journey in radio started at WTBO in Cumberland, More...

From Radio Online: SiriusXM will offer football fans coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft, with live announcements of every selection from every round and analysis on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel, as well as additional NFL Draft-focused programming on the SiriusXM College Sports Radio channel. From the More...

From Radio Online: Skyrocket Radio, a provider of digital solutions for small-market radio, has announced the launch of its new mobile app designed specifically for stations. The app offers seamless integration and enhanced listener experiences across multiple devices. This offering, consolidates various digital interactions More...

From Radio Online: National radio network WayFM announces a special takeover event featuring the Grammy Award winning group for King andamp; Country, Joel and Luke Smallbone, along with a special appearance from their mother Helen Smallbone. The takeover will air on WayFM on Wednesday, April 24, from 4-6pm CT. During the event, for More...

From Radio Insight: Two weeks after launching Christian Hip Hop “Kingdom 107.1” KFCO Bennett/Denver CO, Pillar Media dropped all references to the brand on Friday. The station is now operating just under its call letters as “KFCO 107.1“. KFCO had debuted its new “Kingdom” brand on Thursday, April 4 following Pillar Media’s acquisition of it from Max Media. While the reasoning behind the quick rebrand is unknown, a quick trademark search shows that “Kingdom FM” and “Kingdom Radio” are trademarked by Airwaves for Jesus, Inc. for use on their “91.5 Kingdom FM” WJYO Fort Myers FL. If so, this would be the second time in its history that KFCO was forced to quickly rebrand following a format change. When Max Media first launched its Classic Hip Hop format in December 2014, it did so as “Fly 107.1” before quickly shifting to “Flo 107.1“. more

From Radio Insight: Alpha Media Hip Hop “104.9 The Beat” KBTE Program Director and afternoon host ‘Amy O’ Garza was killed this weekend in a motorcycle accident in San Antonio at the age of 44. Garza had been with KBTE since 2009 previously working in promotions and sales before rising to PD. A native of Laredo, she began her career in her hometown and Austin at Border Media between 2001 and 2009. WOAI-TV reports that she was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle driving on US 90 around 2:00am on Saturday when a pickup truck sideswiped the motorcycle and was pronounced dead on the scene. KCBD-TV adds that neither rider of the motorcycle were wearing helmets and that the pickup driver fled the scene. The driver of the motorcycle is currently hospitalized in stable condition. Alpha Media Lubbock SVP/Market Manager Jay Richardson St. released a statement commenting, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Amy. It is rare to find a person as passionate as she was to her career and community. I had the opportunity to work with Amy for the last 14 years and she was the face and energy behind 104.9 The Beat. It is impossible to replace what she brought to our organization and to the people of Lubbock.” Garza’s brother ‘Johnny O’ Olivares is also a longtime personality and programmer best known for his 17 year run as PD/morning host at iHeartMedia Rhythmic CHR “Wild 104” KBFM McAllen TX from 2004-2021. He has also spent time in Corpus Christi and Houston. more

From Radio Online: BIA Advisory Services has published the second edition of its Hispanic Radio Station Directory, a free guide to the diverse cross-section of Spanish-language stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Included are nearly 2,000 commercial and non-commercial AM and FM stations in over 100 different formats that More...

From Radio Online: Veteran Memphis radio personality Argo is appointed to afternoons on WGKX-FM (KIX 106) in Memphis. He debuted Monday on the Cumulus Country outlet and can be heard weekdays from 3-7pm. Argo is a familiar voice on Memphis radio, having been on-air at 96X, FM100 and WMBZ (The Buzz) during his career. An avid More...

From Radio Insight: The Academy of Country Music has announced the winners of its 2024 Radio Awards for On-Air Personalities of the Year and Radio Station of the Year. The Radio Station of the Year winners were: Major Market – Beasley Media’s 92.5 WXTU Philadelphia (2nd Time Winner) Large Market – Hubbard Radio’s “B105” WUBE Cincinnati (4th Time Winner) Medium Market – Audacy’s 92.5 WBEE Rochester NY and “Froggy 101” WGGY Scranton PA (TIE) Small Market – Alpha Media’s 93.3 WFLS Fredericksburg VA On-Air Personality of the Year Winners are: National Daily – Katie Neal – “Katie & Company“ National Weekly – Bryan ‘B-Dub’ Washington – “B-Dub Radio Saturday Night” (2nd Time Winner) Major Market – Angie Ward midday host at “94.9 The Bull” WUBL Atlanta and Jason Pullman afternoon host at “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX Dallas (TIE) Large Market – Annie Fox and Cole Dunbar morning hosts at “97.1 Hank-FM” WLHK Indianapolis Medium Market – Ken ‘Doc’ Medek and Sean ‘Chewy’ Medek morning hosts at “Froggy 101” WGGY Scranton Small Market – Steve, Bean & Nikki morning hosts at 96.9 WXBQ Bristol VA (2nd Time Winner) more

From Radio Online: The Academy of Country Music has revealed the winners of the ACM Radio Awards for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards, taking place Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX and streaming on Amazon's Prime Video. Winners announced include ties in two More...

From Radio Online: Giovanni, host of "Giovanni in the Morning," on WPRO (92PRO) will air the last morning show of his 50-year career on the Providence, RI, Cumulus CHR outlet on Monday, April 29 from 6-10am. Giovanni joined 92PRO-FM in 1974 and has entertained and been a companion to the station's listeners for 50 years. He More...

From Radio Online: Over the last five years, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group has commissioned Advertiser Perceptions annually to survey brands and media agencies on the sales contribution of five advertising effectiveness factors: brand, creative, reach, recency, and targeting. This week's company blog More...

From Radio Online: WRBQ (Q105)/Tampa inks morning personality MJ (aka Todd Schnitt) to a multi-year renewal to continue hosting the MJ Morning Show on the Beasley Media Classic Hits outlet. He originally joined the company in September, 2020. No stranger to the Florida market, the veteran radio personality has been among the More...

From Radio Online: Tim McKone is named the new headline anchor and co-host on WBZ (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston's "Zolak andamp; Bertrand" Show, effective immediately. He replaces Rob "Hardy" Poole, who moved to mornings with Fred Toucher on the station in January. McKone has been a part-time on-air personality at the Sports Hub More...

From Radio Insight: Beasley Media Classic Hits “Q105” 104.7 WRBQ-FM Tampa has announced a multiyear contract renewal with morning host Todd ‘MJ’ Schnitt. Schnitt joined WRBQ-FM in October 2020 following a long run focusing exclusively on his syndicated Conservative Talk “Todd Schnitt Show”. Best known in the Tampa market for hosting ?MJ & BJ In The Morning? later turned ?MJ In The Morning? on CHR 93.3 WFLZ from 1994 until 2012, he also worked at WGH-FM Norfolk, KQLZ Los Angeles and WOVV West Palm Beach as ?MJ Kelli? before joining WFLZ in its ?Power Pig? heyday. He also co-hosted mornings at iHeartMedia?s Conservative Talk 710 WOR New York from 2014-2017. ?It is with great pleasure that Tampa Beasley and extended our relationship with the MJ Morning Show,? said Vice President and Market Manager Ron deCastro. ?MJ is a Tampa icon and has helped make WRBQ must listen radio. MJ delivers great content to our listeners and great results to our many clients.? ?I am still in love with radio, whether it be our conventional daily terrestrial show or the show?s digital assets, including the podcast and live video streaming,? said MJ. ?Our team, featuring Froggy, Fester and Roxanne create a one-of-a-kind, engaging, daily listening experience for our listeners. I am also thrilled that MJ Morning Show advertisers in the Tampa Bay market continue to see unparalleled success with their live endorsement campaigns.? ?Beasley is proud to have some of the best and most well-known live & local talent on our stations in Tampa Bay, and MJ is definitely among the best,? said Beasley Media Group Chief Content Justin Chase. ?MJ and his amazing team have built a large and passionate fan base and I?m happy they will continue to entertain Q105?s audience for years to come.? more

From Radio Insight: With Cumulus Media CHR “92 Pro-FM” WPRO-FM Providence morning host Daniel ?Giovanni? Centofanti set to retire on Monday, April 29, the station has announced its plans to celebrate their outgoing morning host after 50 years at the station this weekend. WPRO-FM will celebrate their 50th anniversary as being a Top 40 station this weekend with a ?Gio Takeover Weekend? on Saturday, April 27 from 9am to 2pm and Sunday, April 28 from 12 to 2pm. The specials will feature “some of the biggest hits that the station broke worldwide” such as Britney Spears’ “Baby, One More Time”, Giovanni’s memories, and celebratory messages for Gio and the station from colleagues, artists, celebrities and more. The station Giovanni’s final show on Monday, April 29 coincides with the actual 50th anniversary of WPRO-FM flipping to Top 40 in 1974. Giovanni joined the station that year as a programming assistant and fill-in host. He would rise through the ranks spending time in every daypart except afternoons and had a long run as Production Director before moving to mornings in 1999. He would be paired with Kim Zandy until her exit last year when Bekah Burger moved over from sister Rhythmic ?Hot 106? WWKX. Giovanni commented, “WPRO-FM has been my home for 50 years, but I chose April 29th*for my final show as that is the day in 1974 that we became a Top 40 station. It has been an honor to play the hits all these years, work with amazing teammates and, most of all, get to know all our wonderful listeners in Southern New England! Radio may have changed in 50 years but what has not is the amazing connections that we make in our communities, and that is what I will miss the most.*It?s been an honor to be behind the mic and play the hits for 50 years at 92PRO-FM. I am the luckiest guy in radio!” Cumulus Providence/New London RVP/Market Manager Holly Paras stated, ?As we celebrate 50 years of Top 40 radio on 92PRO-FM, I want to express my gratitude to Giovanni for his commitment to this radio station for its entire run, providing entertaining and fun content and most importantly, for the connection he?s made with our community. I wish Gio the very best in his retirement.? more

From Radio Insight: The Tucson AZ based Family Life Communications has announced its is changing its name to Intentional Life Media as it grows “beyond radio to offer a richer and more diverse experience through digital content, music streaming, live events, community service, and more.” Originally launching on 1110 WUNN Mason MI in 1968, the group operates its Christian AC and Talk ?Family Life Radio? network across eleven states. The radio network will keep its previous name but received a new logo. Evan Carlson, ILM President/CEO and grandson of founder Warren Bolthouse, said, “?For over half a century, Family Life Radio has been a trusted voice, a companion in the journey of faith with our listeners. Together, we’ve celebrated triumphs, shared in struggles, and grown in Christ?s love.” Executive Director of Marketing Taylor Anderson added, ?We will continue our efforts to guide, inspire, and connect the audience to the unwavering love of Jesus Christ.” The organization renaming removes some of the brand confusion with the Bath NY based Family Life Ministries, which operates its own network of stations across Western New York and Pennsylvania. more

From Radio Insight: Following Friday’s cut of Annaliese Lemieux-Kaplan, Max Media Country “97.3 The Eagle” WGH-FM Newport News/Norfolk VA has announced lineup changes. Longtime station personality Karen West will move to mornings, while Barry McKay joins as midday host. West has been with WGH-FM since just after its flip to Country in 1990, added Music Director duties in 2020, and rose to Assistant Program Director in August 2022. She stated, ?After many years in the midday slot, I’m thrilled about this new chapter in my career! I?m excited for this fresh start, which brings limitless opportunities to unleash my creativity!? McKay, a longtime radio veteran, previously spent over twelve years as Program Director of Audacy Hot AC “94.9 The Point” WPTE in the market from 2005-17. He remained locally based, while tracking remotely for Audacy AC “Magic 106.3” WSPA-FM Greenville SC until its flip at the start of this month. McKay also spent time on-air and programming in Cumberland MD, Baltimore, Houston, Richmond, Seattle, and Wichita. He stated, “It’s an absolute thrill to reconnect with all the amazing listeners in Hampton Roads! I’m beyond excited to be back on the airwaves at this amazing heritage station. A huge shoutout to the incredible team at Max Media for providing me with this incredible opportunity and I can’t wait to spend our workday together, so buckle up y?all, let the good times roll!” Max Media Hampton Roads VP/Market Manager Keith Barton remarked, ?Karen has been a mainstay for country radio in our market for more than 3 decades. It is natural for her to wake up with our listeners every weekday morning. Her move to mornings created a great opportunity for a Hampton roads radio veteran like Barry to move to the midday slot on Eagle. We are very excited for them both as well as our listeners!? more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media Country “Kix 106” WGKX Memphis has appointed Argo as its new afternoon host. Argo has previously worked locally in the market at Alternative “96X” WRXQ and Hot AC’s “94.1 The Buzz” WMBZ and “FM 100” WMC-FM. He has also been at SiriusXM’s “Elvis Radio” since 2005 and will continue to host there. He previously programmed the channel as well. Cumulus Memphis VP/Market Manager Morgan Bohannon says: ?Argo is just the most recent addition to our team. Once again Cumulus Media Memphis places a high priority on having the best live and local team we can find. Argo is the perfect addition to our team.? WGKX Program Director Kay Manley adds, ?Can’t tell you how thrilled I am that Argo is coming to Kix 106. We’ve known each other a long time. He’s a radio guy, a Memphis guy, and a good guy. He brings so much to the table. Our listeners are gonna love him.? Argo commented, ?It?s extremely meaningful for me to be joining the team of this legendary heritage radio station. I grew up listening to KIX and believe the Country format is as viable as ever, welcoming new fans and serving those that have roots as deep as KIX 106 itself!? Argo fills the long-vacant local afternoon slot opened when former Program Director Chad Heritage departed last June. The timeslot had held remotely by WSM-FM Nashville’s Marty McFly since then. more