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From Radio Online: Cumulus Media downsizes Mike D' DaSilva and Alexus Lee from mornings at Hip Hop WWKX (Hot 106) in Providence, RI. DaSilva's 12-years in radio had been with WWKX, holding mornings since 2016 -- first with Bekha Berger and then Alexus Lee since January. He also handles play-by-play duties for Rhode Island FC More...

From Radio Online: Randy Hawke is elevated to Market Manager for Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison, WI from VP/Programming. He's been with the company since 2002, programming WJJO (Rock 94.1) before being promoted to VP/P in 2019. Hawke also programmed syndicated HardDrive and HardDrive XL with host Lou Brutus, a service More...

From Radio Insight: The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases for the month bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, 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 rises 11.0 – 11.9 – 12.2. Public News/Talk 90.5 KUT-FM soars up 4.9 – 6.2 – 7.9 – 8.6 – 9.5 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its largest share since February 2021. iHeartMedia Country 100.7 KASE is up 5.2 to 5.9. Waterloo News/Talk 590/99.7 KLBJ jumps 3.8 to 5.5. iHeart CHR “96.7 Kiss-FM” KHFI rises 3.8 to 5.3. Audacy AC “Majic 95.5” KKMJ falls 7.8 to 4.6. iHeart Country 98.1 KVET-FM slides 6.2 – 5.8 – 4.5. Waterloo Classic Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM is down 3.8 – 3.6 – 3.1. Sports “ESPN 102.7” KBPA-HD2 slowly rises 1.1 – 1.3 – 1.6. Waterloo Media Regional Mexican “107.1 La Z” KLZT slides 3.5 – 3.1 – 2.9. Univision’s “Que Buena 104.3” KLQB is down 3.3 to 2.5. In its only showing following its move from 93.3 KGSR to KLZT-HD2, Waterloo Spanish CHR “Latino 97.1” registered a 0.2 before its flip last week to Bilingual AC. In its first full monthly, Rhythmic Throwbacks “Vibe 93.3” KGSR was down from Latino’s 2.0 to 1.7. Raleigh/DurhamPublic News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM rises 8.9 to 9.2. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk “FM Talk 106.1” WTKK is down 8.8 to 8.1. Capitol Broadcasting AC “Mix 101.5” WRAL-FM slides 9.6 – 8.9 – 8.0. Curtis Media Country 94.7 WQDR jumps up 6.3 to 7.8. Radio One Adult R&B “Foxy 107.1/104.3” WFXC/WFXK drops 9.4 to 7.7. Curtis Media Classic Hits “Kix 102” WKIX-FM/WKXU/WKJO rises 5.7 to 7.4. Curtis Variety Hits 96.1 WBBB is up 6.2 – 6.5 – 6.8. iHeart CHR “G105” WDCG is up 4.2 to 5.1, while Curtis CHR “Pulse-FM” WPLW gains 3.6 to 4.5. Capitol Broadcasting Sports “99.9 The Fan” WCMC-FM gains 1.8 – 2.1 – 2.5. IndianapolisRadio One takes the top three spots in Indianapolis. News/Talk 93.1 WIBC is up 8.5 to 8.2. Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM rises 7.3 – 8.2 – 8.7. AC “B105.7” WYXB drops 9.6 to 8.4. Cumulus Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK gains 6.3 to 7.0. Public News/Talk 90.1 WFYI dips 6.0 to 5.7. Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS drops 6.4 to 5.2. AC “107.9 The Mix” WNTR is down 6.4 – 6.0 – 5.5 and CHR 99.5 WZPL moves 5.7 – 5.1 – 4.9. Radio One Sports “93.5/107.5 The Fan” WIBC-HD2 is up 2.5 to 3.5. EMF Christian AC “K-Love” 101.9 WKLU slides 4.2 – 3.7 – 3.5. NashvilleMidwest Communication’s duo of Variety Hits “96.3 Jack-FM” WCJK (10.3 to 10.1) and AC “Mix 92.9” WJXA (10.0 to 9.5) retain the top two spots. Cumulus Media Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX grows 5.2 – 6.8 – 7.6, while sister News/Talk “99.7 WTN” WWTN jumps 5.9 to 7.3 for what Huff notes is its best share since October 2021. iHeartMedia Country “The Big 98” WSIX rebounds 5.7 to 6.2. iHeart Classic Rock “105.9 The Rock” WNRQ falls 7.2 to 5.1, while sister CHR “107.5 The River” WRVW continues to slide 6.3 – 5.9 – 5.5 – 5.2 – 4.2. Cromwell Media Sports “102.5 The Game” WPRT-FM is up 1.8 – 2.5 – 3.9 for a new record high share for the frequency. Public News/Talk 90.3 WPLN-FM gains 3.7 to 4.8. EMF Christian AC “K-Love” 97.1 WLVU drops 5.7 to 3.6. Cumulus Media’s “103.3 Country” WKDF slides 5.5 – 3.5 – 3.0. JacksonvilleCox News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM jumps up 7.6 to 10.0 for its best share since April 2022. Cox Classic Rock “96.9 The Eagle” WJGL inches up 8.1 to 8.3 although its stream is down 1.5 to 0.6. Renda AC 96.1 WEJZ is down for the fourth straight month 9.2 to 8.1. iHeartMedia Country 99.1 WQIK jumps 5.3 to 6.5, while sister Adult R&B “V101.5” WSOL is down 7.4 to 6.3. Cox Soft AC “Easy 102.9” WEZI is down 5.5 to 4.6 with its stream down 1.3 to 0.6. iHeart Hip Hop “93.3 The Beat” WJBT slips 5.0 to 4.4. Public News/Talk 89.9 WJCT trends up 1.9 – 3.4 – 3.5 – 3.9 for its best share since October 2021. MilwaukeeWith the combination of the upcoming election and programming changes at Good Karma Brands 620 WTMJ earlier this year, iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 1130 WISN has been on a historical run up nearly every month with no stop in sight. WISN rose 14.3 to 15.3 which Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is the station’s best share since October 1968. Saga Classic Rock “Hometown Rock 96.5” WKLH drops 9.2 to 8.1. iHeart Classic Hits “95.7 Big-FM” WRIT-FM is down 7.3 to 6.3. Saga Rock “102.9 The Hog” WHQG rises 4.4 to 5.6 for its best share since November 2022. Milwaukee Radio Alliance AC “B93.3” WLDB rebounds 4.3 to 5.2. iHeartMedia Sports “97.3 The Game” WRNW-FM jumps up 1.7 – 2.4 – 4.4, which Huff notes is its best since it was CHR “Radio Now” in July 2012. iHeart Country “FM 106.1” WMIL slides 6.5 – 5.1 – 4.8. iHeart Hip Hop “V100.7” WKKV is down 3.1 to 2.6. In its final monthly before dropping the format for a simulcast of Sports 1250 WSSP, Audacy Hip Hop “Hot 105.7” WXSS-HD2 is down 1.5 to 1.0. Audacy CHR “103.7 Kiss-FM” WXSS climbs 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.5. Hubbard’s Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” 97.1 WDRV/96.9 WWDV Chicago is down 2.5 – 1.9 – 1.6. ProvidenceCumulus Media AC “Lite 105” WWLI moves into the Providence lead down 8.6 to 8.4. Hall Communications’ “Cat Country 98.1” WCTK is down 9.0 to 8.1. Cumulus News/Talk 630 WPRO/99.7 WEAN rises 7.3 to 8.1, which Huff notes is its largest share since Fall 1981. iHeartMedia Rock 94.1 WHJY is down 7.9 to 7.4. Cumulus CHR “92 Pro-FM” WPRO-FM dips 6.2 to 6.1. iHeart Hot AC “Now 93.3” WSNE drops 7.6 to 6.1. Full Power Radio Spanish Tropical “Latina 100.3” WKKB gains 1.1 to 2.1. In what will be its final monthly as Hip Hop “Hot 106” after it started stunting earlier today, Cumulus’ 106.3 WWKX rises 1.7 to 2.4. Norfolk/Virginia BeachAudacy Adult R&B “95.7 R&B” WVKL remains on top 10.0 to 9.7. Saga Communications Rock “FM 99” WNOR is down 8.4 to 7.9, while sister Classic Rock “106.9 The Fox” WAFX gains 6.0 to 7.1. Sinclair Communications Variety Hits “93.7 Bob-FM” drops 7.4 to 6.6. Max Media AC “92.9 The Wave” WTWV-FM trends up 5.1 – 5.6 – 6.5, which is its best share since August 2018. Max Media Adult R&B “100.5 The Vibe” WVBW climbs 2.8 – 3.1 – 3.8 – 4.7. Max Media Country “97.3 The Eagle” WGH-FM slides 4.1 – 3.5 – 3.1. “Priority Auto Sports Radio 94.1” WVSP climbs 1.1 – 1.4 – 2.1. Greensboro/Winston-SalemAudacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG climbs 12.2 to 13.6 to extend its lead to over five shares. Audacy Hip Hop “102 Jamz” WJMH slides 10.3 – 9.8 – 8.5 and Variety Hits “98.7 Simon” WSMW is down 9.2 to 8.0. Dick Broadcasting Classic Rock “Rock 92” WKRR dips 5.7 to 5.6 and CHR 107.5 WKZL is up 4.6 to 5.3 for its best share since June 2021. Public News/Talk 88.5 WFDD is down from its record high last month 5.9 to 4.8. iHeartMedia AC “Mix 99.5” WMAG slides 6.2 – 5.4 – 5.1. CHR “Hits 100.3” WMKS is up 2.2 – 3.2 – 3.5. West Palm BeachHubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF reclaims sole possession of the lead up 7.4 to 8.4. Hubbard Adult R&B “X102.3” WMBX is down 7.4 to 6.6. iHeartMedia AC “Kool 105.5” WOLL drops 6.5 to 5.4. Hope Media Group Christian AC “88.1 Way-FM” WAYF rises 3.7 – 4.2 – 5.2 for its best share since January 2018. Hubbard’s “New Country 103.1” WIRK holds at a 4.7 share. Hubbard Classic Hits “Sunny 107.9” WEAT falls 5.5 – 4.4 – 3.2. iHeart CHR “Wild 95.5” WLDI is down 2.5 to 1.8. Public News/Talk 91.3 WLRN Miami’s Classical stream debuts at a 0.7 share. MemphisiHeartMedia Adult R&B “V101” KJMS hits a new record high rising 14.9 to a massive 15.4. Audacy AC “104.5 The River” WRVR jumps up to second 7.3 to 8.9. iHeart Gospel “95.7 Hallelujah-FM” WHAL-FM trends up 6.9 – 7.5 – 7.9 while sister Hip Hop “K97” WHRK dips 8.0 to 7.3. Audacy Country “99.7 The Wolf” WLFP rises 3.5 to 4.0. Audacy Sports “ESPN 92.9” 680 WMFS/92.9 WMFS-FM drops 4.6 to 3.2, with its stream up 0.4 to 0.6. iHeart Classic Rock “Rock 102” 101.9 KWNW trends up 1.1 – 1.6 – 2.0. HartfordAudacy AC “Lite 100.5” WRCH rises 9.5 to 9.9. Audacy Hip Hop “Hot 93.7” WZMX gains 8.9 to 9.5 for its largest share since February 2016. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “105.9 The River” WHCN is up 7.8 to 8.1. Audacy Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM drops 9.3 to 7.9. Full Power Radio Classic Rock “102.9 The Whale” WDRC-FM inches up 6.8 to 6.9. Audacy News/Talk 1080 WTIC rises 3.7 to 4.2 with its stream doubling up 0.6 to 1.2. Connoisseur Media Classic Rock 99.1 WPLR trends up 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.2. Full Power Radio Spanish Tropical “Bomba Radio” WMRQ-HD2 rises 2.3 to 2.8. more

From Radio Online: Hartbeat has entered into an agreement with DraftKings to launch "Bet!" -- a new sports and pop culture podcast with a unique twist. Hosted by Desus Nice and Scottie Beam, "Bet!" brings an interactive edge to discussions on the biggest sports and entertainment moments. Starting Thursday, the first episode More...

From Radio Insight: Randy Hawke has been promoted from VP/Programming to Market Manager for Mid-West Family Broadcasting Madison WI. Hawke has been with the company since 2002 mostly programming Rock 94.1 WJJO before rising to his clusterwide position in 2019 He has also programmed and is now co-owner of the syndicated HardDrive and HardDrive XL with host Lou Brutus. Hawke began his career on-air at “Rocket 101” WRKT Erie PA and later programmed 105.7 WAPL Appleton and “FM 102.1” WLUM Milwaukee prior to arriving in Madison. He has also served on Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s Board of Directors since 2005. In his new role Hawke will be responsible for ensuring the best media products are serving the community, and the marketing team is building strong strategic marketing plans for local businesses. He will succeed company President Tom Walker in running the day-to-day operations in Madison. more

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From Radio Insight: TuneIn Premium is adding a commercial-free version of Spanish Broadcasting System’s Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ New York. SBS Chariman/CEO Ra?l Alarc?n commented, “?Mega 97.9 has the pulse on Latin culture, bringing our vibrant community together through music, entertainment and conversation. TuneIn?s extensive distribution network allows us to reach even more listeners with non-stop music and entertainment.? TuneIn CEO Rich Stern said, “Mega 97.9 is one of the most popular radio stations in the largest radio market. It has consistently ranked among the most listened-to stations across the country with a huge loyal audience. We?re excited to partner with Spanish Broadcasting System to expand our premium offerings and bring listeners uninterrupted access to high-quality audio experiences.? WSKQ joins TuneIn Premium’s platform of commercial-free content that also includes programming from ESPN, CNN, FOX News Radio and MSNBC. more

From Radio Online: TuneIn has announced a partnership with Spanish Broadcasting System to bring WSKQ-FM (Mega 97.9) in New York to TuneIn Premium subscribers. Listeners across the U.S. can listen Mega 97.9's shows including El Vacilon de la Manana, including air personalities Alex Sensation and DJ More...

From Radio Online: Audacy has launched its first FM broadcast station with Super Hi-Fi, an AI-powered radio service for broadcast and digital media companies. Starting Thursday, Audacy will power KQKS-HD2 (Front Range Country 103.1) in Denver with Super Hi-Fi's AI powered platform and toolset, including its Program Director More...

From Radio Insight: Eastlan Ratings has released its September monthlies for Bend OR, Billings MT, Charleston WV, Elkhart IN, Florence/Muscle Shoals AL, Greenville/New Bern/Jacksonville NC, Hot Springs AR, Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol, Kalispell MT, La Salle/Peru IL, Laurel/Hattiesburg MS, Raleigh/Durham NC, San Luis Obispo CA, Santa Rosa CA, South Bend IN Twin Falls ID, and Waco TX. more

From Radio Insight: A few weeks after Corus Entertainment flipped Rock “Power 97” CJKR-FM Winnipeg to Classic Alternative, Pattison Media has flipped Hot AC “94.3 Now Radio” CHNW-FM to Alternative “Alt 94.3“. Positioning as “Winnipeg’s Music Alternative”, the new brand launched at midnight. Morning hosts Marika Friesen and Dave Turnbull remain in place, while the remainder of the day will feature a mix of voices including locals Aaron Penman and Zap Davids, Edmonton based musician Travis Bretzer and CKPK-FM Vancouver’s Melissa Thomas. Featured artists include Muse, Coldplay, Arkells, Death Cab for Cutie, Twenty-One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Foster the People, and the Foo Fighters. Program Director Dale Davies said, ?Winnipeg is long overdue for a station dedicated to new alternative music and I couldn?t be prouder to bring the best in alternative to my hometown.” General Manager Marc Patric added, ?We are excited to be Winnipeg?s Music Alternative and specialize in what alternative music is today and has been over the past 20+ years. ALT 94.3 will be all about the music, the artists, the local alternative music scene and a station that celebrates Winnipeg. ALT 94.3 will bring Winnipeg a format of music this market has never had?. more

From Radio Insight: Audacy’s “Front Range Country 103.1” K276FK Denver/KQKS-HD2 has become the company’s first non-HD or streaming station to completely utilize Super Hi-Fi’s AI-powered services. The station, which features a Gold based playlist, is utilizing Super Hi-Fi’s transmitter based playout via its integration inside Orban’s 5950 Super Hi-Fi Edition audio processor to handle all production, scheduling, voice track mastering, and audio preparation capabilities. Super Hi-Fi states that Audacy?s team will also use Super Hi-Fi?s cloud-based “Program Director” to manage the music curation, content, ads, scheduling, voice tracking, and station playout tasks. Audacy Chief Programming Officer Jeff Sottolano said, “As we continue to leverage new technology to enhance our portfolio and content, we?re excited to take this next step in our partnership with Super Hi-Fi and implement their capabilities for Front Range Country 103.1. Together, we?ll optimize human-led programming and production efforts to better serve station listeners and partners.? Super Hi-FI CEO Zack Zalon commented, “This is an incredibly exciting moment. With this partnership, we are using cutting-edge innovation to help drive the entire industry forward. All with a goal of continuing radio?s legacy as the premier listening experience, just with much less complexity and much more efficiency.? more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media dropped the Hip Hop “Hot 106” format on 106.3 WWKX Woonsocket/Providence RI and began stunting at midnight. The music appears to be Halloween themed with Santana “Evil Ways”, Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”, Warren Zevon “Werewolves of London”, Metro Boomin ft. The Weekend & 21 Savage “Creepin”, and Thomas Dolby “She Blinded Me With Science” heard along with a sweeper stating “Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid” and another of a jackhammer. As noted on Wednesday, morning hosts ‘Mike D? DaSilva and Alexus Lee have exited the station. Most of the other on-air staffers of the station are also exiting with the upcoming format change. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Big Stress (@bigstressradio) more