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From Radio Online: "Inheriting," a new narrative podcast from LAist Studios launching May 23, is a journey through the lives of seven families reckoning with major moments in Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Through these stories, the show explores how the past is personal and how to live with the legacies we're More...

From Radio Online: In a new partnership, Podcast Radio is collaborating with Alpha Media to bring a unique radio experience to Missouri. Podcast Radio Missouri will launch on KREI-AM in Farmington, MO on May 27 and KWIX-AM andamp; FM in Moberly, MO on June 17. Podcast Radio Missouri will be featured across More...

From Radio Insight: Alpha Media will launch “Podcast Radio” on a pair of signals in Missouri. News/Talk 800 KREI Farmington will launch the Podcast Radio programming and on May 27 and 1230 KWIX Moberly/92.5 KWIX-FM Cairo on June 17. The changes follow Alpha’s mass cuts in the markets early this month. Podcast Radio Missouri will be featured across dayparts on the two stations, prominently acting as the Morning Show in both markets, offering a fresh and dynamic start to the day. This partnership marks a significant expansion of Podcast Radio’s format into the American radio landscape, promising to offer Missouri listeners a novel way to explore podcasting content through traditional radio. Listeners will hear top-quality podcast content from across North America and the world, while also giving airtime to local Missouri podcast content. Localized imaging and station IDs will feature across Podcast Radio Missouri broadcast hours, which also include original interviews with podcasters. Gene ?Bean? Baxter acts as lead interviewer, delving deep into the methodology and personality of both local and national podcasts and their creators. Gerry Edwards, CEO of Podcast Radio, notes, ?We are thrilled to be partnering with Alpha. The team has been great to work with in the build-up to launch, and we cannot wait to hear more Missouri-based podcasters on these stations.? Phil Becker, Executive Vice President of Content at Alpha, said, ?We’re excited to partner with Podcast Radio to bring this innovative format to our listeners in Missouri. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering fresh, engaging content that resonates with our communities. While we are launching on one station in two Missouri markets, our goal is to expand the format to our other two Missouri markets?. Gary Krantz, CEO of Krantz Media Group (KMG) who is overseeing syndication of Podcast Radio, adds, ?We are excited to expand Podcast Radio’s presence into Missouri with Alpha Media. Together, we’re creating a new gateway for listeners to discover and enjoy the best in podcast content through the familiar and trusted medium of radio. Podcast Radio, adapts podcast content into a radio-friendly format, was first established in the UK in 2020. It broadcasts 24/7 online, via smart speakers, apps, and on both FM and AM radio, leveraging the familiarity and trust people have in traditional radio to help listeners discover and select from millions of podcasts. The format includes live ?Podjocks? who provide engaging transitions, interviews, and commentary, enhancing the radio listening experience with high-quality podcast content from around the globe. more

From Radio Online: KDAY-FM/Los Angeles promotes Matthew "DJ ECTO1" Hernandez to Assistant Program Director. He'll also continue to closely collaborate with sister KPWR-FM (Power 106). Hernandez was previously the head of Hip-Hop and EDM programming for Dash Radio in Hollywood, American General Media's PD/MD for CHR andamp; Rhythmic More...

From Radio Online: Marketers and agencies are increasing their commutes and spending more days at the office, according to a new Advertiser Perceptions study of 305 media agencies and brands commissioned by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group. Interviews took place April 2-12 and the results were compared to More...

From Radio Insight: Meruelo Media has promoted Matthew ‘DJ ECTO1’ Hernandez to Assistan Program Director of Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY Santa Monica/93.5 KDEY Ontario CA. Hernandez has been with Meruleo Media since 2018 first as a part-time mixer for KDAY and Hip Hop “Power 106” KPWR. He went full-time in 2021 as a music scheduler for KPWR and mixer for both station. He previously served as head of Hip Hop and EDM programming for Dash Radio from 2018-23, Program Director for American General Media Albuquerque in 2016-17, and spent a decoade at Point Broadcasting Oxnard/Ventura CA in multiple roles including hosting mornings at “Q104.7” KCAQ and Assistant Program Director. Hernandez said, “I grew up listening to KDAY and always dreamed of working here. It’s an honor and a huge responsibility to lead the first Hip-Hop radio station in America. I am a huge fan of the original West Coast sound that was born on KDAY. I am proud to work with this amazing team and KDAY’s strong legacy and vision.” Meruelo Media Senior Vice President of Brands, Pio Ferro added, “Matthew is the leader that KDAY needs today. He has a refreshing perspective on our legendary music brand while simultaneously bringing a vigorous vibe, solid work ethic, and execution skills.” more

From Radio Insight: Ten months after relaunching as as “Planet 106.3” last July, the Alternative format on 106.3 WJSE North Cape May NJ is gone. Regional Media flipped WJSE to Country this morning as “Coast Country 106.3” under new/old WKOE call letters. The WKOE calls and a Country format were first paired together on the former 106.3 in Ocean City NJ from 1992 until 1998. That station would keep the calls under multiple formats until 2006 when they move to the current station (at the time on 106.7) from 2008 until 2010 as the first iteration of “Coast Country“. The flip to Country makes it the third Country signal in the Atlantic City/Cape May market joining ownsquare Media’s “Cat Country 107.3” WPUR Atlantic City and Rick Brancandora’s “Hot Country 101” 1020 WWAC Ocean City-Somers Point and three translators. The station creates a “Coast” branding combo with sister AC “98.7 An unrelated “Coast Country 103.9/106.3” is operated by Draper Media right across the Delaware Bay on WRDE-FM Berlin/WCEM-FM Cambridge MD. more

From Radio Insight: Holly Williams has retired as midday host at Sinclair Communications Variety Hits “93.7 Bob-FM” WNOB Chesapeake/Norfolk VA to relocate closer to her family in her native Philadelphia. Williams began her career at 106.9 WAFX in 1990 before joining Sinclair in December 1993 and spent time at Alternative “96X” WROX and AAA “93.7 The Coast” WKOC including a tenure as Program Director of both stations through 2002. She would return to the company to host middays on WNOB in 2007 and also had roles in sales. more

From Radio Insight: Eagle Communications signed on 104.9 KBCT Maryville MO as Classic Hits “104.9 The Cat” on May 15. The station will emphasize music from the 1980s and 90s, with the exception of a 70s show on Saturday nights. Gregg Lynn, PD for co-owned Classic Hits “Joe Town 107.5” 1550 KESJ/K298DA St. Joseph MO, will add those duties for KBCT as well as host mornings. Lynn told the Maryville Record, ?We want to be a part of the community. We?ll be running contests and games on-air, we?ll be in the community at events, and we?ll offer another choice for radio listeners in Maryville to listen at home, at work, and in the car.? more

From Radio Insight: Audacy Classic Hits 94.9 WOLX-FM Baraboo/Madison morning host Jim McGaw passed away over the weekend. McGaw has been a staple in the Madison market since 1987. He joined WOLX in 2013 and has been hosting mornings since November 2016. He previously had a long stint at AC “Magic 98” WMGN including eleven years in afternoons from 2002-13. more

From Radio Insight: Silent NotificationsMonte Spearman’s High Plains Radio Network and associated companies’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding brought upon by their tower lease dispute with Vertical Bridge has caused the company to take nine stations silent as they’ve been evicted from their sites. The stations filing Silent STAs are: 690 KAFN Benton AR, 1240 KVRC Arkadelphia AR, 1310 KZYP Malvern AR, 1450 KVBV Buena Vista CO, 1490 KVWC Vernon TX, 1490 KZZN Littefield TX, 99.7 KWPS-FM Caddo Valley AR, 100.9 KDEL-FM Arkadelphia AR and 106.9 KYXK Gurdon AR. In a letter to the FCC shared with each filing, Spearman wrote: This letter is the latest information update and filing date information, as to the progress or lack of progress with Vertical Bridge Tower Company concerning the ongoing tower lease issues. After attempting for approximately a year to obtain any or all of the tower lease related issues resolved, and trying meet the needs of the lawsuit filed in the Florida court and simply because nothing had been resolved, including HPRN making numerous offers to settle and to rework the tower site leases for the future, only to have Vertical Bridge decide to not respond with any type of solution or account adjustments or even to attempt to fully review and fully discus the various open issues, it was decided that the best direction for HPRN to go, was to file a form of bankruptcy. HPRN was originally formed in the State of Texas, so the filing for Bankruptcy Sub-Chapter Five, was filed and processed in Texas on March 26 of this year. We had the first creditors? meeting on May 02nd which only involved two other creditors and the Vertical Bridge attorneys. Again, HPRN detailed all the issues that needed to be addressed and there was a verbal statement from the VB attorneys that the issues would be reviewed by Vertical Bridge and that they would reply to us. Since the creditors meeting, there has been continuous back and forth information between our attorney and through a new attorney for Vertical Bridge, causing constant issues to get the attorney up to speed with the issues, which as of this date, has resulted in no reply to properly resolve the issues and VB additionally has filed numerous motions that would force HPRN to be moved to a Chapter Seven Bankruptcy status. HPRN has now been advised that we need to vacate all Vertical Bridge sites, causing the reasoning for the filing for temporary STAs that we will voluntarily turn Off-Air some stations temporarily and for the stations that we feel need to remain on the air but need to relocate to a temporary tower site. We will look at options for the silent stations and we will look to relocate the on-air stations to new tower site locations in the near future. We want to be fully transparent with the FCC and we want to keep everything properly filed as required. While trying to work with Vertical Bridge over this last year, we have delayed in making these hard decisions and accept now that we should have acted sooner but need to make the changes now. Our hopes are to continue to serve the local small communities so that we can continue to be a true broadcaster that works directly with the FCC and to meet all the requirements. Please process the STA filings as needed so that all the stations are operating in proper order status. SummitMedia’s 1320 WENN Birmingham AL (Colling system failure)Southern Stone Communication’s 1550 WLOR Huntsville AL (Loss of tower site) CRC Media West’s 1200 KPSF Cathedral City CA (Generator failure) CRC Media West’s 1010 KXPS Thousand Palms CA (Gernator failure) Mount San Antonio Community College’s 90.1 KSAK Walnut CA (Move to new site) Duvall Media Group’s 1340 WROD Daytona Beach FL (Tower structural damage) Lifestyle Education Academy International’s 98.5 WLSB Augusta IL (Financial difficulties/pending sale) Aleluya Broadcasting Network’s 90.3 KABA Louise TX (Transmitter damage) FCC ActionsThe rulemaking allowing FM Boosters to originate up to three minutes of programming per hour took effect on May 16 following its publication in the Federal Register. License CancellationsThe FCC has rejected the license renewal application of Forsythe Broadcasting’s 1360 WNJC Washington Township NJ and cancelled its license deeming that its license automatically expired in March after failing to operate for one year. The Commission notes that its renewal application was untimely filed and failed to comply with its Online Public Inspection Rule but efforts to contact the licensee via email were unsuccessful and its telphone number did not function. Another inquiry about its operational status was answered earlier this month in which the licensee admitted it ceased operations around March 2023 after its tower lease was terminated, but that it failed to notify the FCC ?due to inadvertent errors of counsel.” They said they has unsuccessfully attempted to find a new transmitter site, but because its community of license is developed and densely populated it is difficult to find a site that could accomodate it and asked the FCC to allow it to resume operations when “it is technically and economically feasible”. American Family Association has turned in the license for 88.1 KARH Forrest City AR. FM ChangesAlcon Media’s Regional Mexican “La Ranchera 104.5” KZJJ Mesa WA proposes to downgrade from a Class C3 to Class A with a change of COL This content is for Premium Annual and Premium Monthly members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. more

From Radio Insight: As Champaign Multimedia Group has closed on its $2 million purchase of Neuhoff Media’s Danville and Decatur IL, it will next trigger a realignment of the company’s existing Champaign IL holdings. Plus ESPN Radio appears on its way back to Harrisburg PA. This content is for Premium Annual and Premium Monthly members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. more

From Radio Insight: Alpha Media made another round of cuts at its stations in suburban Chicago. Leslie Harris exits as midday host at Classic Rock “95.9 The River” WERV Aurora. She was on her second stint at the station as she returned in 2017 following a previous tenure in middays and nights from 2007 to 2014. Harris has been a stalwart in the Chicago market since the 1980s with time at 99.5 WUSN, 105.9 WCKG, 890 WLS, 103.5 WWBZ, 107.9 WYSY, 103.5 WRCX, and 94.7 WXCD between 1982 and 1998 before leaving radio for a decade to raise her kids. Maura Myles is out as midday host at Country 98.3 WCCQ Crest Hill/Joliet. Myles joined WCCQ in June 2019 after eight years in the same daypart at sister Hot AC “Star 96.7” WSSR Joliet. Myles previously co-hosted mornings on Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM Chicago and has spent time as a news anchor/traffic reporter at 890 WLS and 670 WMAQ and morning host at Christian AC “106.7 The Fish” WZFS among other Chicago stations. Their exits follow the departures of WCCQ afternoon host Chris Miles and Chief Engineer/air talent Scott Childers at the end of February. While nothing is confirmed, the rumor mill is swirling that Alpha will soon be making programming changes to expand at least one of its brands to an additional signal similiar to how it combined all three of its Chicago area Hot AC’s as “Star” in March 2023. That move followed a previous layoff in the region. more

From Radio Online: Podcasts have established themselves as a mainstream media platform, attracting an ever-growing and highly engaged audience, as highlighted in The Podcast Consumer 2024 report by Edison Research. Vice President Megan Lazovick presented insights in a webinar, offering benchmark data on weekly and monthly U.S. More...

From Radio Online: "KMJ: 100 Years in the Valley," a documentary film detailing the origins and century of success of iconic Fresno, CA News/Talk outlet KMJ-AM andamp; FM, has been nominated for a regional Emmy Award. Valley PBS CEO and filmmaker Jeff Aiello produced, directed and narrated the film. KMJ More...

From Radio Online: Podbean, a podcast hosting platform, has announced its latest feature: YouTube Video to Podcast functionality. This innovation empowers users to effortlessly convert their YouTube videos into podcasts, offering creators opportunities to extend their content's reach to diverse podcast More...

From Radio Insight: “103.5 Kiss-FM” WKSC Chicago APD/afternoon host is adding extra duties as evening host at Country “The Big 98” WSIX Nashville. Brady has been based in Chicago since 2013 first serving as MD/night host at WKSC before rising to APD/afternoon host in June 2015. He also is heard on many iHeartMedia CHRs and Hot ACs across the country. Prior to arriving in Chicago, Brady worked at multiple stations in his native Connecticut including “I98” WILI Willimantic, 98.3 WDAQ Danbury, Music Director at “KC 101” WKCI New Haven, and APD of “Kiss 95.7” WKSS-FM Hartford. Brady shared, “Nashville was looking for a Post Malone to their Morgan Wallen so they called your boy. I have officially added party host/nights in Nashville to my list of on air duties. I couldn?t be more honored to join the WSIX team and add country music to my brand. Let?s have some fun friends and you catch my show weeknights 7p-10p! Thanks (WSIX PD) Gator Harrison for this exciting opportunity to join this legendary station.” He succeeds the WKSF Asheville NC based Eddie Foxx in the 7-10pm timeslot on WSIX. more

From Radio Insight: After nearly a decade at Cumulus Media Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX Nashville, Mickey Ryan has departed as co-host of the 1-3pm show he co-hosted with Blaine Bishop. Ryan wrote on LinkedIn, “After almost ten years, my time at 1045 the Zone has come to an end. It has been an absolute privilege to work here and I?m beyond thankful for all the opportunities I?ve had. To all our great sponsors and listeners: You have been so supportive to me and I will be forever grateful. Thank you. To the amazing people I got to work with: Thank you for your friendship and support. You are the best! While an offer was extended and wishes expressed for me to stay, I have prayerfully made the decision to seek out my next opportunity, whatever that may be. I?m truly not sure what is next but I know God is with me and will lead me to the right thing.” Ryan had joined WGFX as afternoon co-host in 2014 after serving as Associate Director of Athletics for Arkansas State University. He and Bishop have been teamed in the early afternoon slot since August 2020. He has also been a member of the Tennesse Titans gameday broadcasts for the station since 2016 anchoring their pre and post-game shows. more

From Radio Insight: As Joe Thomas’ Thomas Media prepares to close on the $275,000 purchase 1240 WTON Staunton VA and translators 98.9 W255DS Harrisonburg and 101.1 W266BQ Crozet from Stu-comm Inc, he has set a launch date of Saturday, May 25 for his new Conservative Talk format. Thomas, who spent seventeen years as Program Director and morning host at Monticello Media?s ?C-Ville 107.5? WCHV-FM Charlottesville until being fired after the acquisition was filed, will host mornings. He told the Staunton News-Leader that he’s waiting to hear from some other potential local hosts before announcing the rest of the lineup other than former WTON staffers Leland McCray and Joe Deck will broadcast high school football games this fall. more

From Radio Insight: Ryman Hospitality Classic Country/Talk 650 WSM Nashville has announced the launch of two new shows to its lineup. Eryn Cooper, who joined WSM last October as part of the ?Coffee, Country and Cody? morning show hosted by Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos, and Kelly Sutton, will become afternoon host from 3-7pm for “On Air with Eryn”. Cooper will also host WSM’s “The Opry Warm Up Show? ahead of Grand Ole Opry performances. Before joining WSM, Cooper worked at Midwest Communications’ 106.7 WNFN starting as a weekend host for the then CHR “Hot 106.7” in 2021 before rising to nights. Following its flip to Classic Country “Y’all 106.7” last June she was Assistant Brand Manager and local station voice until departing for WSM. She has also served as an anchor/reporter for WTVC-TV Chattanooga, sideline reporter for SEC Network, and digital reporter for the Washington Commanders. She stated, ?I?m absolutely over the moon to take this next step with WSM. This is an opportunity to carry on the prestigious history of country music?s most famed platform and combine it with the stories of the genre?s newest faces. Country music is meant to make folks feel at home, and I intend to make you feel that way every day during ?On Air with Eryn.?? Cooper succeeds Lexi Carter in afternoons as she moved to overnights from 12-5am for “Late Nights with Lexi”. Carter joined WSM in 2017 as producer and later co-host of the talk show “Nashville Today”. Following its cancellation in 2020, she moved to the dual role of Music Director and afternoon host. The New Jersey native also hosted afternoons at “Cat Country 107.3” WPUR Atlantic City from 2004-09 and was APD/midday host at “Thunder 106” WKMK Eatontown/WTNJ Bass River Township from 2009-11. Carter commented, I’m thrilled to embark on this new chapter with WSM Radio. ?Late Nights with Lexi? is not just a radio show; it is a platform for celebrating the rich tapestry of country music and the Grand Ole Opry while connecting with a new audience in the overnight hours.? WSM General Manager Eric Marcum stated, “It is an honor to oversee the expansion of the WSM On-Air team as more exciting announcements are on the horizon, coinciding with the 100-year celebration in 2025. In a short time, Eryn has proven she can shine with the brightest stars in Nashville. Her talents, skills and work ethic are already proving successful both on air and in our digital outlets. Lexi is such a valued member of the WSM family, not only curating a music catalog synonymous with the sound of WSM but also providing a familiar and friendly voice on the air, with more programming opportunities on the way.? Annie Ney will succeed Cooper on the morning show assisting in the day-to-day production of the morning show simulcast on the Circle Country television network and content distribution across various digital platforms in addition to her role as WSM Digital Content Coordinator. more

From Radio Insight: ‘Julezz’ Castanon has exited afternoons at Cox Media Group Hip Hop “99 Jamz” WEDR Miami. Julezz joined WEDR in 2021 as part of its morning show and moved to afternoons in September 2022. Prior to arriving in Miami, she spent five years at “Power 98.3” KKFR in her native Phoenix as part of the Tino Cochino Morning Show and then middays. Cox has yet to announce its plans for the afternoon timeslot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julezz more

From Radio Insight: Townsquare Media has found a buyer for the three upstate New York FMs it turned off at the end of 2023. The former CHR 97.5 WTBD-FM Delhi and Classic Rock simulcast ?The Eagle? 94.7 WIYN Deposit/100.3 WDHI Delhi/Oneonta will be sold to Family Life Ministries for $150,000. The three signals will convert to non-commercial status as part of Family Life’s Christian network. Nortfield Media sells Full Service AAA “The One” 1080 KYMN/95.1 K236CO Northfield MN to Rich and Ann Larson for $235,000. Rich Larson, who has served as KYMN News Director since 2020, will immediately begin operating the station via LMA. Richard Edwards’ Dickenson County Broadcasting Corp. sells 92.1 WDIC Clinchco VA to Majestic Mountain Broadcasting Inc. for $185,000. WDIC went silent in February for lack of financial viability. New Hope Baptist Church – Roswell sells its CP for 88.1 KNHO Roswell NM to American Christian Radio for $1. The buyer also holds a CP for 88.7 KYAS Artesia NM. Translator SalesPeter and John Radio Fellowship sells 100.1 W261AE Millington MD to Hometown Multimedia for $15,000. The Brian Moore led buyer owns Classic Hits 1530 WCTR/106.9 W295CJ Chestertown, which will also be heard on W261AE. Voice for Christ Ministries donates 94.3 K232DJ Perryville AK to Alaska Village Ministries. more

From Radio Insight: Benztown has launched a four-hour weekly mix show focused on 90s & 2000s music. “Hot Mix Classic Hits” debuted on Hubbard’s new Millenial Hits “Throwback 100.3” WSHE Chicago. It becomes Hot Mix’s fourth version joining Mainstream CHR, Rhythmic Crossover, and 2K to Today and features artists including Britney Spears, Green Day, Spice Girls, Beyonce?, Justin Timberlake, Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Blink-182, and Pink via cash or barter. Hubbard Chicago VP/Brand & Content Jimmy Steal said, “Hot Mix has become an awesome partner for us in every way. Their level of customization for our Saturday Nite Throwback show has been unparalleled! The show sounds great on The New Throwback 100.3, and we couldn?t have done it without them.? Darin Taoka, Program Director, Hot Mix Classic Hits, commented: ?I?m absolutely thrilled with the launch of the new Hot Mix Classis Hits Mix! Coming out of the box with Chicago?s WSHE Throwback 100.3 is huge! Many thanks to Jimmy Steal and Rick Hall. This Hot Mix Classic Hits Mix is exactly what Throwback and Classic Hits stations have been looking for to pump up their nights, drives, and more!?. Mark Wilson, Affiliate Sales Manager, Benztown, remarked: ?Hot Mix is top-notch programming that speaks directly to the needs of stations across multiple formats, while allowing them to market their own brand identity and in-house radio personalities.? More information can be found contacting Mark Wilson at Benztown at mw@benztown.com or (818) 842-4600. more

From Radio Online: SuiteRadio announces the "Holiday Triple Play" giving your air talent the much needed break over he holidays. Rowdy Yates, Dan Gallo, Todd Newton and Outlaw Dave each deliver 16 breaks of entertainment for your stations that fit seamlessly into the programming of Country, Classic More...

From Radio Insight: The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases for the month bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Milwaukee, Jacksonville, Providence, Norfolk, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, West Palm Beach, Memphis, and Hartford. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. AustinWaterloo Media Variety Hits “103.5 Bob-FM” KBPA remains in its usual leadership spot 12.2 to 11.5. Public News/Talk 90.1 KUT-FM slips 8.4 to 7.6. Audacy AC “Majic 95.5” KKMJ rises 5.9 to 6.3. iHeartMedia Classic Country 98.1 KVET-FM falls 6.8 to 5.4. AAA 98.9 KUTX trends up 4.1 – 5.0 – 5.3. Waterloo Media Classic Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM climbs 3.7 – 3.9 – 4.7. Waterloo’s Spanish language pair rises with Regional Mexican “107.1 La Z” KLZT up 3.4 to 4.3 and Spanish CHR “Latino 93.3” KGSR up 2.2 to 3.1. Audacy Hot AC “Mix 94.7” KAMX slides 3.9 – 3.4 – 3.0. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “102.3 The Beat” KPEZ falls 3.9 to 2.8. Raleigh/DurhamCapitol Broadcasting AC “Mix 101.5” WRAL-FM (9.2 to 8.9) and Radio One Adult R&B “Foxy 107.1/104.3” WFXC/WFXK (8.6 to 8.9) tie for the lead. Public News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM is down 8.7 to 7.9. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk “Talk 106.1” WTKK holds at a 7.3 share. Curtis Media Variety Hits “96.1 BBB” WBBB continues its climb 4.5 – 4.9 – 5.3 – 5.5 – 6.7. Curtis Media Classic Hits “Kix 102” WKIX/WKXU/WKJO drops 7.3 to 6.3. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 100.7 WRDU rises 4.0 to 5.1, while sister Country “B93.9” WNCB is up 3.3 to 4.1. IndianapolisRadio One AC “B105.7” WYXB trends up 6.8 – 8.2 – 9.2 while sister Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM drops 9.5 to 8.1. Cumulus Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK rises 6.7 to 7.8. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “Q95” WFBQ is down 6.8 to 6.2. Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS dips 6.1 to 6.0. Public News/Talk 90.1 WFYI-FM trends up 4.6 – 5.6 – 5.9. Radio One News/Talk 93.1 WIBC gains 4.9 – 5.1 – 5.7. Radio One Country “97.1 Hank-FM” WLHK slides 4.4 – 4.0 – 3.5. Cumulus Rock “93.9X” WNDX trends 3.3 – 2.8 – 2.6. NashvilleMidwest Communications AC “Mix 92.9” WJXA retains its 3 share lead holding at a 9.9 share. Midwest Variety Hits “96.3 Jack-FM” WCJK (6.8 to 6.9) and Cumulus Media’s “103.3 Country” WKDF (6.1 to 6.9) tie for second. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “105.9 The Rock” WNRQ drops 6.8 to 5.8. iHeartMedia Country “The Big 98” WSIX gains 4.8 to 5.7 to tie for fifth with Cumulus News/Talk “99.7 WTN” WWTN as it falls 6.5 to 5.7. In its final month, Salem Christian AC “94 The Fish” WFFH/WFFI/WBOZ rises 3.0 to 3.6. EMF’s “K-Love” 97.1 WLVU is down 3.6 to 3.3, while Hope Media Group’s “Way-FM” 88.7 WAYM jumps 2.5 to 3.2. Cumulus Media Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX is down 6.6 to 5.5. Cromwell Media’s “102.5 The Game” WPRT-FM trends up 1.5 – 2.3 – 2.5 during the Predators playoff push. Cromwell Rock “102.9 The Buzz” WBUZ surges up 3.2 – 4.5 – 5.0. Cumulus Classic Country “95.5 Nash Icon” WSM-FM rises 3.6 – 3.8 – 4.1. Public News/Talk 90.3 WPLN-FM drops 4.8 to 3.2. MilwaukeeiHeartMedia Conservative Talk 1130 WISN rises 9.0 to 10.3. Saga Classic Rock “Hometown Rock 96.5” WKLH is off 8.1 to 7.8. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “95.7 Big-FM” WRIT-FM inches up 6.9 to 7.0, while sister Country “FM 106.1” WMIL dips 5.2 to 5.0. Audacy Hot AC “99.1 The Mix” WMYX slides 5.9 – 5.0 – 4.6. Saga’s “Pure Oldies 106.9” WRXS-FM climbs 2.8 – 3.1 – 3.6. Public News/Talk 89.7 WUWM rises 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.3. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “V100” WKKV slides 4.4 – 4.0 – 3.2. Hubbard Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” WDRV Chicago/96.9 WWDV falls 3.4 to 2.5. JacksonvilleCox Media Group Classic Rock “96.9 The Eagle” WJGL dips 12.2 to 11.8. Renda Broadcasting AC 96.1 WEJZ is off 10.6 to 10.2. Cox News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM rises 8.3 to 9.1. iHeartMedia Adult R&B “V101.5” WSOL inches up 6.6 to 6.7, while Country 99.1 WQIK is down 6.4 to 5.9. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “93.3 The Beat” WJBT gains 4.6 to 5.3. Cox CHR 95.1 WAPE is down 4.6 – 4.4 – 3.7. Cox Soft AC “Easy 102.9” WEZI slides 6.0 – 5.0 – 4.8, while its stream dips 1.4 to 1.1. ProvidenceCumulus AC “Lite 105.1” WWLI rebounds 8.5 to 9.6 to reclaim the Providence lead. Hall Communications’ “Cat Country 98.1” WCTK (8.4 to 8.0) and iHeartMedia Rock 94.1 WHJY (9.4 to 8.0) fall into a second place tie. Cumulus News/Talk 630 WPRO/99.7 WEAN rises 6.2 to 7.0. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Now 93.3” WSNE (5.7 to 6.6) and Classic Hits “B101” WWBB (6.3 to 6.6) tie for fifth. Ahead of the retirement of longtime morning host Giovanni at the end of April, Cumulus CHR “92 Pro-FM” WPRO-FM slips 5.2 to 4.3. Norfolk/Virginia BeachAudacy Adult R&B “95.7 R&B” WVKL is back up 9.8 to 10.2. Sinclair Communications Variety Hits “93.7 Bob-FM” WNOB rises 7.3 to 7.6. Audacy AC “101.3 2WD” WWDE trends down 7.9 – 7.1 – 6.9. Saga Classic Rock “106.9 The Fox” WAFX inches up 6.0 to 6.1. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “103 Jamz” WOWI dips 6.4 to 5.9. Saga Rock “FM 99” WNOR jumps 4.8 to 5.8. Sinclair Alternative “96X” WROX-FM gains 2.3 – 2.6 – 3.3. Max Media Country “97.3 The Eagle” WGH-FM is down 6.1 to 5.5, while Sinclair’s “US 106.1” WUSH falls 5.7 to 4.0. Audacy Rhythmic CHR “Z104” WNVZ is up 2.6 to 3.1, while sister Hot AC “94.9 The Point” WPTE trends down 3.2 – 2.9 – 2.4. Greensboro/Winston-SalemAudacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMH is down from its peak earlier this year 14.5 – 13.7 – 12.6 but is followed by co-owned Variety Hits “98.7 Simon” WSMW up 9.1 to 9.3 and Hip Hop “102 Jamz” WJMH 7.1 to 8.2. iHeartMedia AC “Mix 99.5” WMAG plummets three shares 9.7 to 6.7. Dick Broadcasting Classic Rock “Rock 92” WKRR is up 5.9 to 6.2. iHeartMedia Country “Q104.1” WTQR rebounds 3.8 to 4.6 as Audacy’s competing “93.1 The Wolf” WPAW follows up 3.8 to 4.1. iHeart Conservative Talk 94.5 WPTI rises 3.2 – 3.5 – 3.9. West Palm BeachHubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF ends its downward momentum backup 7.5 to 8.3. Hubbard Adult R&B “X102.3” WMBX is up 6.4 to 6.9, while iHeartMedia AC “Kool 105.5” WOLL is down 7.7 to 6.9. Hubbard’s “New Country 103.1” WIRK jumps 4.4 to 5.2. Hope Media Group Christian AC “88.1 Way-FM” WAYF continues its upward trend 3.2 – 4.4 – 4.7. MemphisiHeartMedia Adult R&B “V101” KJMS rises 10.8 to 13.5. iHeart Hip Hop “K97” WHRK slips 9.2 to 8.5. Audacy AC “104.5 The River” WRVR is down 9.2 to 8.1. iHeart Gospel “95.7 Hallelujah-FM” WHAL-FM trends down 9.5 – 8.5 – 7.6. Audacy Country “99.7 The Wolf” WLFP drops 5.0 to 3.5. Cumulus Media and Flinn do not subscribe to Nielsen in Memphis. HartfordAudacy AC “Lite 100.5” WRCH rebounds 8.7 to 9.4. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “105.9 The River” WHCN is up 7.6 to 8.0 to tie for second with Audacy Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM as it slides 10.0 – 9.4 – 8.5 – 8.0, although WTIC-FM’s stream adds a 0.6 share. Audacy Hip Hop “Hot 93.7” WZMX swings back down 6.9 – 8.3 – 6.8 to tie for fifth with iHeartMedia Country 92.5 WWYZ as it gains 6.0 to 6.8. Audacy News/Talk 1080 WTIC slips 6.2 to 5.4. Full Power Radio Classic Rock “102.9 The Whale” WDRC-FM climbs 4.1 to 4.8. more

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