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From Radio Online: The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 37th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their exceptional year-round commitment to community service. The 2024 NAB Crystal Radio Award More...

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts, together with Jennie Garth, announce an all-new weekly podcast entitled "I Choose Me with Jennie Garth." The premiere episode is set for release on April 30. Jennie Garth, an actress, entrepreneur and designer, made her mark on American culture playing Kelly Taylor for ten seasons of "Beverly More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia flips CHR WWPW (Power 96.1) in Atlanta to "96.1 The Beat," the new home for Hip Hop, Randamp;B and the Breakfast Club. The all-new 96.1 The Beat will play artists including Drake, Latto, 21 Savage and Cardi B. The station will also feature Atlanta-based Hip Hop stars like Lil Baby, Offset and More...

From Radio Online: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced that legendary entertainer Carol Burnett will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. The Gracie Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a More...

From Radio Online: Super Hi-Fi, a provider of AI-powered radio services for broadcast and digital media companies, and Audacy ink an enhanced partnership to drive operational innovation and efficiency across Audacy's digital ecosystem. The partnership will streamline Audacy's digital content programming, production and More...

From Radio Insight: Audacy has partnered with Super Hi-Fi to power five of their HD subchannels utilizing their digital content programming, production, and broadcasting processes. “WAAF” 104.1 WWBX-HD2 Boston, “Star 102.5” 107.7 WLKK-HD2 Buffalo, “KIKK” 100.3 KILT-HD3 Houston, “Roq of the 80s” 106.7 KROQ-HD2 Los Angeles, and “KNRK 2” 94.7 KNRK-HD2 Portland are now utilizing Super Hi-Fi?s “Program Director Radio Operating System” with localized content. Through the partnership, the companies also operated “Audacy Innovation Radio” on 94.1 KMXB-HD2 Las Vegas through the NAB Show utilizing Super Hi-Fi?s suite of tools to program rotating formats across the day. Dayparts were hosted by some of Audacy?s national talent using Super Hi-Fi?s “Voicetrack Fusion”. The playout was cloud-based, delivered directly to the transmitter via Orban?s Optimod 5950: Super Hi-Fi Edition. ?As the nation?s second-largest radio broadcaster, we?re always integrating cutting-edge technologies into our stack to deliver the best experiences for our 200 Million monthly listeners and more efficiencies to our business,? said Sarah Foss, CTO of Audacy. ?This partnership underscores our commitment to building the future of digital Audio, and we?re thrilled to see it start coming to fruition.? ?We?re excited to work with Audacy as they re-imagine HD radio for their listeners,? said John Bolton, CBO of Super Hi-Fi. ?This partnership brings us one step closer to realizing our vision to transform Radio for optimal digital consumption.? more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia will flip CHR “Power 96.1” WWPW Atlanta to Hip Hop “96.1 The Beat” at 12pm today. The flip will move the programming currently heard on “105.3 The Beat” WRDG Bowdon including The Breakfast Club in mornings, Way Up with Angela Yee in middays, Ferrari Simmons in afternoons, and The JoJo & Big Homie Show at night. ?I am thrilled to announce The Beat Just Got Bigger! 96.1 The Beat is the new home for Hip Hop, R&B and the Breakfast Club! Heard all over the A-T-L. By switching to a more expansive frequency, we?re not just amplifying the sound of Hip Hop and R&B in Atlanta ? we?re amplifying the voices and stories of our community reaching even more listeners in Metro Atlanta,? said Vladimir Scott, Program Director. ?This enhanced reach gives our amazing on air talent a larger platform to connect with listeners and celebrate the culture that defines Atlanta.? ?What an extraordinary opportunity! Atlanta has a robust and flourishing economic business environment, a fascinating community of people from every part of the world and an incredible music culture and heritage,? said Spencer Bynes, iHeartMedia Atlanta Metro President. ?This expansion signifies a powerful connection with the community, and 96.1 The Beat is poised to become the heartbeat of Hip Hop and R&B in Atlanta.? WWPW’s CHR format fell to a 1.8 share in the March 2024 Nielsen ratings trailing Cumulus Media’s “Q99.7” WWWQ’s 3.0. WRDG rose from a 1.2 to 1.8 in a crowded Hip Hop field that includes Audacy’s “V103” WVEE at a 4.5 share, Radio One’s “Hot 107.9” WHTA at a 3.1, and Core Communicators’ “Streetz 94.5” WWSZ at a 1.2. There is no word yet on what will replace “The Beat” on 105.3 more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia continues to roll out the Conservative Talk “Your Morning Show with Michael DelGiorno” to more markets. The show debuted on Monday on 720 WGST Hogansville GA, 1410 WDOV Dover DE, 1450 WILM Wilmington DE, 1470 WJDY Salisbury MD. It will also launch on 550 KFYI Phoenix later this month. After launching in Nashville, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa last October, DelGiorno added four additional markets in March. DelGiorno previously hosted 9am-12pm at Cumulus Media?s ?99.7 WTN? WWTN Nashville from 2007 until departing in March 2023. He spent much of his early career in Tulsa as host at 1170 KFAQ, OM of Clear Channel?s cluster and morning host at 1430 WTBZ, and Program Director/afternoon host at 740 KRMG. He has also spent time in his career in New Orleans, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City. more

From Radio Online: Donna B. Hall, former publisher of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and a veteran media executive, has come out of retirement to lead the executive coaching firm Robertson Lowstuter. The firm was recently acquired by The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS), and Hall will now lead the newly acquired division as More...

From Radio Insight: Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, proudly announces the remarkably deserving Erica Farber, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau as the recipient of its inaugural ?Impact Award.? This prestigious new accolade is dedicated to honoring a woman who has effected positive change on multiple fronts. A true champion of service, this individual actively engages with impactful organizations, generously contributing their time, wisdom, network, and resources. They are deeply involved, consistently doing the work necessary to drive meaningful change. For over 12 years, Erica has served as President and CEO of the RAB (Radio Advertising Bureau). Her advocacy for the broadcasting industry has helped drive business, grow advertising revenue, and communicate Radio’s digital transition. Prior to the RAB, Farber was the CEO of the radio consulting and Internet service provider, The Farber Connection LLC, a firm she founded in 2010. During her fifteen-year tenure at Radio & Records, Farber held various positions including COO, President, Publisher, and CEO. Farber has held nearly every position in Radio Sales & Management including rising through the ranks at the INTEREP Companies and serving as Executive Vice President/Radio Development Director. During the early years of her career, she held positions at KRTH-FM, KABC-TV, and KIIS-AM in Los Angeles. Her radio management career grew quickly when she was appointed General Sales Manager and General Manager of WROR-FM in Boston in the same year. Her success then led to an appointment as Vice President/General Manager of WXLO-FM, In New York. In 2021, Farber was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, marking a pinnacle achievement in a career dedicated to excellence and innovation in the radio industry. Erica is a founding member of Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc, and is an active and integral member of the board. Going forward, recipients of this honor will be awarded with The Erica Farber Impact Award, as the award will carry her name far into the future. Said MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff,* ?What more can be said about Erica that hasn?t yet been said? She is a strategic thinker and true trendsetter who gives generously of her time and wisdom. MIW is*a better organization because of her.* The industry has been enriched in countless ways because of her. What an impact this woman has made!? ?I am deeply honored,? Erica stated. ?Being recognized by such influential women in the industry is incredibly meaningful and humbling to me. I owe immense gratitude to the mentors and inspirational women who have supported and uplifted me along the way. They are the foundation of my success. My heartfelt thanks go to Ruth and the MIW Board, and to all of you who share my passion for radio and the impactful work we are privileged to do every day.? more

From Radio Online: Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) announces Erica Farber, President andamp; Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau as the recipient of its inaugural "Impact Award." This new accolade is dedicated to honoring a woman who has effected positive change on multiple fronts. A true champion of More...

From Radio Online: Urban One reported has received a letter from the listing qualifications department of Nasdaq notifying the company that it was not in compliance with requirements of its listing rule. This after not having timely filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended More...

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick ink a partnership with sports media brand Jomboy Media to add the "Jimmy's Three Things" and "Wake N' Jake" podcasts to The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, effective immediately. "Jimmy's Three Things" and "Wake N' Jake" -- individually hosted by Jomboy More...

From Radio Online: Entravision flips KDVA-FM/Phoenix to "Fuego 106.7 FM," a curated combination of Latin Urban beats and Musica Mexicana rhythms. The new format will feature Latin hits from artists such as Peso Pluma, Karol G, Xavi, Anitta, Fuerza Regida and Bad Bunny -- targeting Arizona's Latino bilingual and bicultural More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with today’s Day 1 update including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose, and Middlesex/Somerset/Union. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. New YorkiHeartMedia AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW New York climbs 7.7 – 8.4 – 8.6 to expand its lead and rises to what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its largest ever non-Christmas music share. iHeart Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ holds at a 6.9 share, while sister CHR “Z100” WHTZ is off 5.6 to 5.2. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM is up 4.6 to 4.9 followed by News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM up 4.5 to 4.6. Public News/Talk 93.9 WNYC-FM is down 4.7 to 4.0. Red Apple Media Conservative Talk 770 WABC is up 3.5 – 3.8 – 4.0. Los AngelesAudacy Classic Hits “K-Earth 101” KRTH maintains its lead holding at a 6.0 share. iHeartMedia AC 103.5 KOST trends down 7.0 – 6.0 – 5.6. iHeart Talk 640 KFI inches up 5.4 to 5.5. iHeart Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG is down 5.0 to 4.5. Univision Spanish AC “107.5 K-Love” KLVE rises 3.7 to 4.2 to tie Audacy Rhythmic AC “94.7 The Wave” KTWV as it dips 4.3 to 4.2. Univision Spanish Adult Hits “Recuerdo 98.3/103.9” KRCD/KRCV rises 3.4 – 3.9. Audacy Variety Hits “93.1 Jack-FM” KCBS-FM is down 3.8 to 3.3. ChicagoiHeartMedia Soft AC “93.9 Lite-FM” WLIT maintains its lead up 6.7 to 6.8, while Hubbard Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” WDRV holds at a 6.6. iHeart Adult R&B “V103” WVAZ is up 5.1 to 5.5. Audacy News 780 WBBM/105.9 WCFS holds at a 5.4, while AAA 93.1 WXRT is steady at a 5.0. Cumulus Media Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM trends up 3.3 – 3.5 – 4.0 for what Huff notes is its largest share since November 2021. Audacy Gold CHR “B96” WBBM-FM slowly climbs 1.5 – 1.7 – 1.9. Public News/Talk 91.5 WBEZ slides 2.7 – 2.4 – 2.0. Dallas/Fort WorthUnivision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 94.1” KLNO continues to trend up 3.2 – 4.3 – 4.9 – 5.1 to lead the newly minted Market #4 for the second straight month. Service Broadcasting Adult R&B “Smooth R&B 105.7” KRNB moves 4.8 to 4.7 to tie for second with Audacy Classic Hits “98.7 The Spot” KSPF as it rises 4.2 to 4.7. Audacy Variety Hits “100.3 Jack-FM” KJKK continues to gain 3.5 – 3.7 – 4.1 – 4.5 for its largest share since March 2022. Public News/Talk 90.1 KERA-FM gains 4.0 to 4.2, which Huff notes ties its largest share ever set in December 2023. Tying for fifth is iHeartMedia AC “Star 102.1” KDGE down 4.8 to 4.2. Cumulus Media Sports “The Ticket” 1310 KTCK/96.7 KTCK-FM falls 4.9 to 3.6. Salem Christian AC 94.9 KLTY is down 4.3 to 3.6. Hope Media Group Christian AC “89.7 Way-FM” KAWA jumps 1.9 to 3.1. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 94.5” KZMJ is up 1.8 to 2.4. San FranciscoBonneville AC 96.5 KOIT holds its lead down 8.7 to 8.4. Public News/Talk 88.5 KQED-FM slides 7.9 – 7.6 – 7.2. Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC is off 6.7 to 6.5. Bonneville CHR “99.7 Now” KMVQ slips 6.1 to 5.6. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Star 101.3” KIOI rises 3.7 to 4.4 to tie sister Soft AC “98.1 The Breeze” KISQ as it dips 4.6 to 4.4. iHeartMedia Hip Hop 106.1 KMEL jumps 3.4 to 4.2. Cumulus Classic Rock “107.7 The Bone” KSAN trends up 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.1. Houston/GalvestonHope Media Group Christian AC 89.3 KSBJ is down 7.7 to 7.3, but that is enough to move to the top spot in Houston for just the second monthly in its history. iHeartMedia AC “Sunny 99.1” KODA continues its post-holiday slide 8.2 to 7.0. Radio One Classic Rock “107.5/106.9 The Eagle” KGLK/KHPT is up 5.3 – 5.6 – 5.9. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 102.1” KMJQ rebounds 6.1 – 5.2 – 5.6. iHeartMedia Alternative “94.5 The Buzz” KTBZ-FM climbs 3.4 – 4.9 – 5.1 – 5.5. Radio One Country “93Q” KKBQ slides 5.8 – 5.2 – 4.8. Estrella Media Norteno “107.9 El Norte” KQQK is down 4.5 to 3.9. AtlantaCox Classic Rock “97.1 The River” WSRV holds at a 7.8 share and is followed by sister News/Talk 750 WSB/95.5 WSBB rising 7.3 to 7.7 and AC “B98.5” WSB-FM up 6.6 to 6.9. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 107.5/97.5” WAMJ/WUMJ slides 7.9 – 7.4 – 6.3 and Gospel “Praise 102.5” WPZE is down 5.4 to 5.0. Audacy Hip Hop/R&B “V103” WVEE is up 4.0 to 4.5. Cox Adult R&B “Kiss 104.1” WALR drops 5.2 to 4.5. Cumulus CHR “Q99.7” WWWQ is up 2.5 to 3.0, while iHeartMedia CHR “Power 96.1” WWPW continues its slide 2.0 to 1.8, which Huff notes matches its record low set in January 2021. PhiladelphiaBeasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK retains its lead down 9.1 to 8.5. iHeartMedia Adult R&B 105.3 WDAS-FM rises 6.8 to 7.5. Beasley Rock 93.3 WMMR is down 8.0 to 7.3. Audacy AC “B101” WBEB is down 6.3 to 5.8 to tie News 1060 KYW/103.9 WPHI as it is down 6.0 to 5.8. Radio One R&B Oldies “Classix 107.9” WPPZ continues its trend up 2.1 – 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.4 – 3.7. Nassau/SuffolkCox Classic Rock 102.3 WBAB/95.3 WHFM extends its lead up 6.9 to 7.1. Connoisseur Media Soft AC “98.3 K-Joy” WKJY inches up 5.1 to 5.2. iHeartMedia CHR “Z100” WHTZ dips 5.5 to 5.1. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM rises 4.4 to 5.0. Audacy News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM is off 5.1 to 4.9. iHeartMedia AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW rises 2.8 to 3.6. SBS Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ gains 2.0 to 2.7. After its flip from Classic Hits “103.1 Max-FM” WBZO to Country “103.1 The Wolf” WWWF in the final weekly of the month, the station dips 2.4 to 2.3. Riverside/San BernardinoAnaheim Broadcasting Classic Hits 99.9 KOLA-FM is down from its record 11.7 share to 10.4. Audacy Country “95.1 K-Frog” KFRG holds at a 5.0 share. iHeartMedia Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG jumps 2.5 to 4.5. Entravision Spanish Adult Hits “Jose 97.5” KLYY dips 4.5 to 4.2. Univision Spanish Adult Hits “Recuerdo 98.3/103.9” KRCD/KRCV trends up 2.4 – 3.0 – 3.7. San JoseBonneville CHR “99.7 Now” KMVQ leads the publicly visible stations down 6.2 to 5.9. Sister AC 96.5 KOIT holds at a 5.5 share, while Classic Rock “98.5 K-Fox” KUFX drops 6.5 to 5.4. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 98.9/99.1” KSOL/KSQL rises 4.1 to 4.9. Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC dips 5.4 to 4.7. Alpha Meida Hot AC “Mix 106.5” KEZR jumps up 3.3 to 4.4. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Star 101.3” KIOI slips 4.4 to 3.9. SBS Regional Mexican “La Raza 93.3” KRZZ rises 2.1 to 3.1. Middlesex/Somerset/UnionTownsquare Media Talk/Classic Hits “New Jersey 101.5” WKXW reclaims the top spot up 7.2 to 7.5. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ slides 8.0 to 7.1. iHeartMedia CHR “Z100” WHTZ (5.7 to 5.8) and Audacy Hot AC “New 102.7” WNEW (5.4 to 5.8) tie for third. iHeart AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW is up 4.4 to 4.8. SBS Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ rises 3.8 to 4.3. more

From Radio Online: The FCC has levied a proposed fine of $8000 against Spanish Broadcasting System's KXOL-FM in Los Angeles for failing to conduct a contest in accordance with its announced terms and to deliver a prize to the winner in the prescribed time under the contest's terms. Despite being required to deliver prizes to More...

From Radio Online: While local advertisers have a lot of different marketing options, a new analysis from Nielsen reveals that the most effective media plan consists of a base buy of AM/FM radio and digital solutions. This week's Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog examines how advertising works and why AM/FM More...