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From Radio Insight: Saga Communications Hot AC “Mix 95.9” WMXZ Isle of Palms/Charleston SC has announced the promotion of morning co-host Brooke Ryan to Program Director. Ryan will continue on the “Two Girls and a Guy” morning show. She originally joined the station in 2014 after being part of the morning and afternoon show at Hot AC “Mix 107.3” WRQX Washington DC to reunite with former “Two Girls and a Guy” co-hosts Mike Edwards and Tanya Brown where they worked in Charleston at Cumulus CHR “95SX” WSSX until she moved to Washington and they would eventually join KBFF Portland. Prior to her original stint in Charleston, Ryan worked in her native Bakersfield CA and Knoxville TN. She takes the programming reins that had been held by Edwards until his death last December. The station subsequently added Jay Shadix to join Ryan and Brown in mornings. Ryan said, “The ability to program in a company like Saga, who believes in live and local radio, is truly an honor, and I will carry on the legacy of Mike Edwards who built this station into a powerhouse.? Saga’s Charleston Media Solutions President Paul O?Malley said, ?Brooke has demonstrated a true passion for the business and, combined with her incredible ability to entertain audiences, she is the perfect fit to lead Mix 95.9.? more

From Radio Online: As the 2025 NFL Draft wraps up, marketers and media buyers are setting their sights on the new NFL season, which kicks off September 4. This week's Westwood One | Cumulus Media Audio Active Group blog outlines key reasons for why advertisers should include NFL audio in their media plans. Westwood One's More...

Former Station Manager To Acquire Silent Colorado FM by Lance Venta, Radio Insight April 25, 2025 One of Royal Gorge Broadcasting's stations in Canon City CO will be resurrected as the company has sold the former "Star Country 104.5" KSTY to "Meg Stanley" Medley's Frontier Frequencies for $30,000. KSTY and News/Talk 1400 KRLN Canon City went silent at the end of 2024. At the time of the shutdown, Stanley told the Colorado Springs Gazette that the Nebraska based owners were ready to retire. She also said the stations weren't adapting to listener and customer demands, "We weren't keeping up ... on the digital aspect of things, and it just came down to income versus expense. Not having the things we needed to accomplish digital demands this day and age, it just made it harder." The stations have been owned by Norton Warner and his children since 1965. The family previously owned stations across Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. KRLN is not included in the deal as Royal Gorge retains its license, tower site, equipment and building. The seller also retains KSTY's employee contracts and intellectual property.

From Radio Online: Critical Mass Insights (CMI) released new findings Monday showing that radio advertising significantly increases consumer engagement with brands across social media and in-store environments. According to the study, 55 percent of radio listeners are more likely to More...

From Radio Online: Charleston Media Solutions appoints Brooke Ryan as the new Program Director of WMXZ-FM (Mix 95.9). Ryan, a familiar voice to Charleston, SC listeners and a longtime member of Lowcountry media, steps into the role following the unexpected death of former Program Director Mike Edwards in December, 2024. More...

From Radio Insight: Lotus AAA “94.9 The River” KRVB Boise has announced the debut of “River Mornings with Melissa and Kevin”. The move reunites current KRVB morning host ‘Melissa Dawn’ Liebenthal with her former “107.1 K-Hits” KTHI partner Kevin Murphy as the duo hosted mornings together from 2015 until 2022. Liebenthal said, “Kevin and I are back together. It’s like a reunion but with less drama and more caffeine. Sincerely, the best person I can think of to work with in tight quarters. He knows everything about me and likes me anyway.? KRVB Program Director Tim Johnstone said, “Having been a fan of Kevin’s work with Melissa as a morning show duo, I could not be more excited about him joining River Mornings here at the station. He is a consummate professional with a quick wit, intimate knowledge of our community, and The River’s commitment to making a positive impact here in the Treasure Valley.? General Manager Nick Coe added, “Reuniting Melissa and Kevin is a win for Boise radio. Their chemistry is undeniable, and bringing that energy to mornings on The River feels like the right move at the right time.” Murphy followed, “?I can’t believe I get to be on the station that’s been my #1 preset forever and to do so with one of my best friends in radio and real life. Melissa and I have been making each other laugh for more than twenty years, so we might as well let River listeners in on the fun too!? more

From Radio Online: Key Networks has partnered with news network NewsNation to syndicate a radio simulcast of NewsNation's primetime two-hour special, CUOMO Town Hall: The First 100 Days. The event, focusing on President Donald J. Trump's first 100 days in office, will air live on Wednesday, April 30, More...

From Radio Online: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed new rules to codify foreign ownership requirements and streamline its review processes for broadcast and common carrier licensees. The move is aimed at providing greater clarity for companies navigating increasingly complex ownership structures and More...

From Radio Online: Educational Media Foundation (EMF) taps Christina James to join the K-Love on-air lineup, part of a broader move to expand DJ-hosted programming to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. James comes to the networkwith more than a decade of radio experience, having served audiences in Baltimore at WRBS, and More...

From Radio Online: The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is partnering with Hallmark Media to introduce the Make Her Mark Student Scholarship, a new initiative aimed at supporting female students pursuing creative careers in entertainment. From the creators of Make Her Mark, an More...

From Radio Insight: Audacy Sports “670 The Score” WSCR Chicago has promoted Leila Rahimi to co-host alongside Marshall Harris for ?Rahimi and Harris” from 10am to 2pm weekdays. While Audacy says that this role marks Rahimi as the first female, full-time, primetime, lead sports radio host in Chicago, she previously co-hosted from 9am-12pm with Dan Bernstein from January 2021 to June 2022 when she took a full-time role at WMAQ-TV Chicago including serving as main sports anchor from 2022 until her exit last year. Rahimi first joined WSCR in 2017 as a contributor. She also spent five years at NBC Sports Chicago hosting Cubs and White Sox pre and post-game shows and has spent time at networks including MLB Network, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, CSN Houston, and Fox Sports San Diego. VP/Sports Programming Mitch Rosen said, “We?re committed to having top-tier hosts who are respected by local teams and can connect with our listeners through thoughtful and engaging opinions. Leila is one of the hardest-working teammates at The Score and her knowledge of Chicago sports has made her a beloved voice among the city?s fans. We?re thrilled to elevate her into this role and launch this new midday show alongside Marshall Harris.? Rahimi commented, ?I?ve been happy to be a part of The Score team on a regular basis since late 2020, and I?m very excited to add a new chapter hosting the midday show in this role. The support The Score listeners have shown over the years has meant the world to me, and I?m looking forward to spending more time with them every day from ten to two o?clock.? Rahimi takes the co-host spot alongside Harris that had been held by Bernstein until his firing last month after making threats to dox a user on social media. more

From Radio Insight: K-Love Inc. Christian AC “K-Love” is expanding and revising its lineup to feature live hosts 24/7. Carlos Aguiar and Amy Baumann will continue to host mornings from 6-11am Eastern. Scott Smith, who last week announced the end of his early evening show with Kelli Caldwell, will follow from 11am to 2pm. Lauree Austin moves back an hour from 1-5pm to 2-6pm Eastern. Joining the network in Christina James to host nights from 6-10pm. James most recently hosted middays at “95.1 Bright-FM” WRBS-FM Baltimore and has also worked at 90.9 KCBI-FM Dallas. Careth Beard returns to K-Love to host late nights from 10pm-2am. Beard had been co-hosting middays at sister “Air 1” and weekends on K-Love. She previously was morning co-host on iHeartMedia AC “B98” KRBB Wichita from 2014-19. Rounding out the new lineup is Kelli Caldwell, moving from co-hosting evenings. Departing the weekday lineup is former 11am-1pm host Randi Tyler. Chief Radio Officer Jim Houser said, “We?re relentlessly exploring ways to better serve our audiences. We?re adding an incredible, Jesus-following, storyteller to our team and these schedule moves increase our daily DJ-hosted broadcast hours. These adjustments grow our ability to share the Gospel and give us the opportunity to create even deeper connections with our listeners.? Vice President of Radio Mandy Young commented, “Christina is a powerful addition to our on-air team. She brings with her a wealth of radio experience, dedication and passion for spreading the love of Jesus with listeners all around the world, day in and day out.? more

From Radio Insight: Leslie Fram has announced the launch of consulting collective FEMco (Fram Entertainment & Music) offering services in Artist Development, Talent Booking & Production, and B2B Connection to Nashville?s entertainment community. Fram exited her primary position as Senior Vice President of Music Strategy at Paramount Global?s CMT after thirteen years last October as part of a round of layoffs. Fram held her role at CMT, where she was recruited by then CMT President and current Cumulus Chief Content Officer Brian Phillips, since 2011. After beginning her career at WABB Mobile AL, Fram joined WNNX Atlanta predecessor ?Power 99? WAPW as APD/morning co-host in 1990 and rose to Program Director in 1997, and was part of every incarnation of the station?s morning show from the “99X” brand?s original launch in October 1992 until its demise in January 2008. She would then serve as PD of Emmis AAA 101.9 WRXP New York before joining CMT. She joined the reconstituted ?99X? alongside her former co-host Steve Barnes in February 2023 and will continue in that role as well. The new company will focus on strategic career development for emerging and established artists, talent booking and producing, and connecting businesses and brands to Nashville’s entertainment community. FEMco is also launching a music-focused production division FEMco Presents to continue creating programs like CMT?s Next Women of Country. FEMcountry launched last month at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Georgia and at last week’s Live In The Vineyard Goes Country in Napa, with other activations to be announced. FEMco Presents will soon expand to other genres to include FEMpop and FEMrock. Fram commented, ?I’ve always wanted to start my own company, one that was intentionally designed as a purpose-driven business that aligns with my personal and professional aspirations. Through my time in radio and television I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge, skills and insights from various roles, industries and projects that are not just a collection of past events but a foundation for this very kind of endeavor. FEMco will allow me to focus on the parts of the business that have always brought me the most joy – advising and mentoring artists both male and female, booking and producing talent for a variety of entertainment platforms, creating connections between businesses and creatives, and championing women and underrepresented groups in country music. FEMco is the culmination of everything I?ve learned throughout my career and I?m honored and grateful to be able to give back and support a community that has given so much to me.? more

From Radio Online: Audacy names Leila Rahimi as the new midday co-host for WSCR-AM (670 The Score) in Chicago. She joins co-host Marshall Harris on "Rahimi and Harris," weekdays from 10am-2pm CT. This role marks Rahimi as the first female, full-time, primetime, lead sports radio host in Chicago. The show will also feature More...

From Radio Insight: Longtime morning host Rocky Rhodes will retire from mornings this week at Audacy CHR 98.5 WKRZ Freeland/Wilkes-Barre and 107.9 WKRF Tobyhanna PA. Rhodes originally joined WKRZ in March 1989 with former co-host and future wife Sue Barre. After a brief stint in 1998/99 at WSHE Orlando, the duo would return to WKRZ. Barre would depart the station in 2012 to focus on her real estate business with Producer Lissa Krahnke rising to co-host. Prior to WKRZ, Rhodes worked at station in Maine and South Carolina. Rhodes final day in mornings will be Thursday, May 1. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 98.5 KRZ (@985wkrz) more

From Radio Insight: A number of staffers were let go from SummitMedia on Friday as the company made what was described to us as “significant layoffs” across its nine markets. So far two names have gone public with their departures from the Birmingham cluster. Mike Sanders has exited as Program Director and midday host at Country 104.7 WZZK after just eleven months. Sanders joined WZZK last May from Midwest Communications AC ?Mix 92.9? WJXA Nashville where he has been hosting weekends. He served as PD for three of Saga Communications stations in Clarksville TN including Country ?Beaver 100.3? WVVR from 2021 to 2023 and has also held on-air and programming roles in markets including Cookeville TN, Denver, Idaho Falls, Jacksonville and Savannah. Sanders said, “My journey as Program Director and midday personality at WZZK 104.7 with SummitMedia Birmingham has come to an unexpected pause.” Mike McKenzie departs as Creative Content and Production Manager after 25 years in the Birmingham cluster for Cox Media Group and then SummitMedia. McKenzie oversaw radio and digital marketing strategies for the company’s entire portfolio and published the production blog “The Reel Architect“. He previously served as Operations Manager for WKXX Gadsden AL from 1997-2000 and was Production Director/afternoon host at WCRQ Arab AL from 1989-97. McKenzie =AZWM19k0lt2IzpCXky0OSfSJRBgnIXzwss2iVg9ZWoBDO4on3Ca_yXUZt9MeUpY384Hkkq1sSW2h9vKy1PJJbtCrDlWElzKc7wa2YrSEeGelxSbC69TboQZAKz18KdVeEpw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R"]shared, “After 25 years with the same set of call letters, regardless of who owned them, I’ve been let go. Yeah, it’s scary as hell. It was a good ride and all that. But figuring out what I can do next –and find out in a heck of a hurry, that’s the next step. In my 37 year career, this is the very first time I’ve been laid off.” If you were affected by the cuts and wish to have your information shared reach out to news@radioinsight.com. more

From Radio Online: Mike Sanders, Program Director and midday host at WZZK (104.7) in Birmingham, AL, has announced his departure following an unexpected round of layoffs at SummitMedia Birmingham. Sanders' tenure at the heritage country station lasted from May 2024 to April 2025. "My journey as Program Director and midday More...

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From Radio Insight: Average Quarter Hour Share for Persons 6+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid Top 50 Share FEB 25 MAR 25 Calls Name Market Format Owner 14.2 16.0 KJMS-FM V101 MEMPHIS Adult R&B iHeartMedia 12.5 13.7 WQMG-FM 97.1 QMG GREENSBORO Adult R&B Audacy 11.8 11.8 WRCH-FM Lite 100.5 HARTFORD AC Audacy 12.5 11.5 WISN-AM NewsTalk 1130 WISN MILWAUKEE Conservative Talk iHeartMedia 12.3 11.4 WAMU-FM WAMU 88.5 WASHINGTON, DC Public News/Talk American University 11.7 11.3 WTOP-FM WTOP Radio WASHINGTON, DC News Hubbard 10.7 10.8 KCMO-FM 94.9 KCMO KANSAS CITY Classic Hits Cumulus 10.7 10.8 WSMW-FM 98.7 Simon GREENSBORO Adult Hits Audacy 10.0 10.6 WWSW-FM 94.5 3WS PITTSBURGH Classic Hits iHeartMedia 9.7 10.5 KQED-FM 88.5 KQED SAN FRANCISCO Public News/Talk Northern California Public Broadcasting 10.4 10.5 WRVR-FM 104.5 The River MEMPHIS AC Audacy 9.6 10.2 KSHE-FM KSHE 95 ST. LOUIS Classic Rock Hubbard 9.4 10.2 WTKK-FM 106.1 FM Talk RALEIGH Conservative Talk iHeartMedia 9.5 10.1 WDVE-FM 102.5 DVE PITTSBURGH Rock iHeartMedia 9.3 9.9 KFXN-FM 100.3 KFAN MINNEAPOLIS Sports iHeartMedia 9.2 9.8 WGRR-FM 103.5 WGRR CINCINNATI Classic Hits Cumulus 8.9 9.7 WMAG-FM Mix 99.5 GREENSBORO AC iHeartMedia 10.2 9.5 WMJI-FM Majic 105.7 CLEVELAND Classic Hits iHeartMedia 10.1 9.5 KUT-FM KUT 90.5 AUSTIN Public News/Talk University of Texas 10.1 9.4 WDUV-FM 105.5 The Dove TAMPA Soft AC Cox Media 9.5 9.4 WRRK-FM 96.9 Bob FM PITTSBURGH Adult Hits Steel City Media 9.3 9.4 WCTK-FM Cat Country 98.1 PROVIDENCE Country Hall Communications 9.1 9.3 WJXA-FM Mix 92.9 NASHVILLE AC Midwest Communications 9.9 9.2 WJGL-FM 96.9 The Eagle JACKSONVILLE Classic Hits Cox Media 9.2 9.1 KBPA-FM 103.5 Bob FM AUSTIN Adult Hits Waterloo Media 10.1 9.1 WJMH-FM 102 Jamz GREENSBORO Hip Hop/R&B Audacy 9.5 9.0 KKCW-FM K103 PORTLAND AC iHeartMedia 10.1 9.0 WTIC-FM 96.5 TIC HARTFORD Hot AC Audacy 10.4 9.0 WIBC-FM 93 WIBC INDIANAPOLIS News/Talk Urban One 8.6 8.9 WVKL-FM 95.7 R&B NORFOLK Adult R&B Audacy 8.0 8.8 WMGK-FM 102.9 MGK PHILADELPHIA Classic Rock Beasley 10.0 8.8 WWLI-FM Lite 105 PROVIDENCE AC Cumulus 7.3 8.8 WFXC-FM Foxy 107/104 RALEIGH Adult R&B Urban One 8.6 8.8 KFBK-AM News 93.1 KFBK SACRAMENTO News/Talk iHeartMedia 9.0 8.6 KLYY-FM Jose 97.5 y 107.1 RIVERSIDE Spanish Adult Hits Entravision 8.2 8.6 WWBB-FM B101 PROVIDENCE Classic Hits iHeartMedia 7.2 8.6 WWLV-FM 94.1 K-Love GREENSBORO Christian AC K-Love Inc. 7.4 8.5 KLOU-FM 103.3 KLOU ST. LOUIS Classic Hits iHeartMedia 8.3 8.5 WDOK-FM Star 102 CLEVELAND AC Audacy 8.7 8.5 KYMX-FM Mix 96 SACRAMENTO AC Bonneville 9.8 8.5 WCFB-FM Star 94.5 ORLANDO Adult R&B Cox Media 9.1 8.4 WNIC-FM 100.3 WNIC DETROIT AC iHeartMedia 7.4 8.4 KESZ-FM 99.9 KEZ PHOENIX AC iHeartMedia 7.4 8.4 WNCI-FM WNCI 97.9 COLUMBUS CHR iHeartMedia 6.2 8.4 WEJZ-FM 96.1 EJZ JACKSONVILLE AC Renda Broadcasting 9.0 8.3 KXSN-FM Sunny 98.1 SAN DIEGO Classic Hits Audacy 9.2 8.2 KSNE-FM Sunny 106.5 LAS VEGAS AC iHeartMedia 8.0 8.2 WWIN-FM Magic 95.9 BALTIMORE Adult R&B Urban One 6.4 8.2 WCIE-FM The Joy FM 91.5 TAMPA Christian AC Radio Training Network 9.8 8.1 WYXB-FM B105.7 INDIANAPOLIS AC Urban One Top 50 CUME Mar '25 Cume Calls Name Market Format Owner 3,717,600 WLTW-FM 106.7 Lite FM NEW YORK AC iHeartMedia 2,465,300 WCBS-FM 101.1 CBS-FM NEW YORK Classic Hits Audacy 2,464,000 WKTU-FM 103.5 KTU NEW YORK Hot AC iHeartMedia 2,458,900 KOST-FM KOST 103.5 LOS ANGELES AC iHeartMedia 2,434,700 WHTZ-FM Z100 NEW YORK CHR iHeartMedia 2,228,700 KRTH-FM K-Earth 101 LOS ANGELES Classic Hits Audacy 2,181,100 WNEW-FM New 102.7 NEW YORK Hot AC Audacy 1,944,000 KODA-FM Sunny 99.1 HOUSTON AC iHeartMedia 1,923,100 WINS-FM 1010 WINS on 92.3 FM NEW YORK News Audacy 1,887,900 KBIG-FM 104.3 MYfm LOS ANGELES Hot AC iHeartMedia 1,770,600 WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9 NEW YORK Spanish Tropical Spanish Broadcasting 1,755,500 KIIS-FM 102.7 KIIS FM LOS ANGELES CHR iHeartMedia 1,714,400 WAXQ-FM Q104.3 NEW YORK Classic Rock iHeartMedia 1,700,000 KTWV-FM 94.7 The Wave LOS ANGELES Rhythmic AC Audacy 1,604,200 KCBS-FM 93.1 Jack FM LOS ANGELES Adult Hits Audacy 1,469,000 WBLS-FM 107.5 WBLS NEW YORK Adult R&B MediaCo 1,333,000 WWPR-FM Power 105.1 NEW YORK Hip Hop/R&B iHeartMedia 1,310,600 WLIT-FM 93.9 Lite FM CHICAGO Soft AC iHeartMedia 1,272,100 WQHT-FM Hot 97 NEW YORK Rhythmic CHR MediaCo 1,259,300 KDGE-FM Star 102.1 DALLAS AC iHeartMedia 1,223,300 KDMX-FM Mix 102.9 DALLAS Hot AC iHeartMedia 1,188,700 KNX-FM KNX News 97.1 LOS ANGELES News Audacy 1,173,800 WBEB-FM B101.1 PHILADELPHIA AC Audacy 1,153,400 WTMX-FM 101.9 The Mix CHICAGO Hot AC Hubbard 1,136,200 KLOS-FM 95.5 KLOS LOS ANGELES Classic Rock Meruelo Group 1,124,600 WKSC-FM 103.5 Kiss FM CHICAGO CHR iHeartMedia 1,122,500 KLVE-FM 107.5 Amor LOS ANGELES Spanish Contemporary TelevisaUnivision 1,120,200 KOIT-FM 96.5 KOIT SAN FRANCISCO AC Bonneville 1,118,700 WNIC-FM 100.3 WNIC DETROIT AC iHeartMedia 1,080,400 WLS-FM 94.7 WLS-FM CHICAGO Classic Hits Cumulus 1,053,500 KHKS-FM 106.1 Kiss FM DALLAS CHR iHeartMedia 1,044,100 KKHH-FM 95.7 The Spot HOUSTON Adult Hits Audacy 1,023,600 WDRV-FM 97.1 The Drive CHICAGO Classic Rock Hubbard 1,017,400 KJKK-FM 100.3 Jack FM DALLAS Adult Hits Audacy 1,015,800 KHMX-FM Mix 96.5 HOUSTON Hot AC Audacy 1,008,800 KKBQ-FM 93Q HOUSTON Country Urban One 994,400 KESZ-FM 99.9 KEZ PHOENIX AC iHeartMedia 988,200 KYSR-FM Alt 98.7 LOS ANGELES Alternative iHeartMedia 969,600 KROQ-FM 106.7 K-ROQ LOS ANGELES Alternative Audacy 960,100 KLAX-FM 97.9 La Raza LOS ANGELES Regional Mexican Spanish Broadcasting 955,500 WASH-FM 97.1 WASH-FM WASHINGTON, DC AC iHeartMedia 954,600 KGLK-FM The Eagle 106.9 & 107.5 HOUSTON Classic Rock Urban One 942,400 KRRL-FM Real 92.3 LOS ANGELES Hip Hop/R&B iHeartMedia 942,300 KSPF-FM 98.7 The Spot DALLAS Classic Hits Audacy 933,000 WXNY-FM La X 96.3 NEW YORK Spanish Contemporary TelevisaUnivision 923,000 KRBE-FM 104.1 KRBE HOUSTON CHR Cumulus 921,900 KILT-FM 100.3 The Bull HOUSTON Country Audacy 910,100 WUSN-FM US99 CHICAGO Country Audacy 908,400 WSB-FM B98.5 ATLANTA AC Cox Media 897,100 WMGK-FM 102.9 MGK PHILADELPHIA Classic Rock Beasley All ratings are Copyright ? 2005-2025* The Nielsen Company. 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From Radio Insight: One of Royal Gorge Broadcasting’s stations in Canon City CO will be resurrected as the company has sold the former “Star Country 104.5” KSTY to ‘Meg Stanley’ Medley’s Frontier Frequencies for $30,000. KSTY and News/Talk 1400 KRLN Canon City went silent at the end of 2024. At the time of the shutdown, Stanley told the Colorado Springs Gazette that the Nebraska based owners were ready to retire. She also said the stations weren’t adapting to listener and customer demands, ?We weren?t keeping up * on the digital aspect of things, and it just came down to income versus expense. Not having the things we needed to accomplish digital demands this day and age, it just made it harder.? The stations have been owned by Norton Warner and his children since 1965. The family previously owned stations across Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. KRLN is not included in the deal as Royal Gorge retains its license, tower site, equipment and building. The seller also retains KSTY’s employee contracts and intellectual property. more

From Radio Insight: Another longtime programmer has exited Westwood One following its elimination of seven 24/7 formats. Cheri Marquart, a 32 year veteran of the company and its predecessors, is no longer with the company. Marquart joined then Jones Radio Network in 1994 as Music Director and afternoon host for its Smooth Jazz programming. She would rise to a Program Director in 2002 overseeing the launch of Classic Hits-Rock and added AC and Christmas in 2012. She would be promoted to VP/Programming of Contemporary Formats overseeing AC, Hot AC, CHR, Active Rock, Urban AC, Hip-Hop and Christmas and also was imaging voice for Adult Standards. Marquart was also APD/MD of Smooth Jazz “95.7 K-High” KHIH Denver from 1994-2000. Marquart commented, ?47 years in radio and 30 of them at the network, that?s a pretty good run. I cherish my time coaching talent, working with creative people, and making many lifelong friendships.? Marquart can be reached at cheri.marquart@gmail.com. more

From Radio Online: Eastlan Ratings has expanded its radio audience measurement service to include three additional major markets. Beginning this month, Greensboro/Winston-Salem-High Point, NC; Memphis, TN; and Spokane, WA will now be continuously measured by Eastlan. All three rank among the 100 More...

From Radio Insight: Eastlan Ratings has announced it will be continuously measuring four more markets, while adding another market for annual measurement. Eastlan will begin continuous measurement of Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point NC, Memphis TN and Spokane WA, while Syracuse NY will switch from twice-per-year to continuous starting with the May monthly. Eastlan will begin surveying Bluefield WV with annual Spring ratings. Eastlan President Mike Gould said, ?Quietly, we are watching radio broadcasters gracefully pivot. Building deep relationships with local and regional brands have become central today to all of the most successful radio operators. National revenue becomes less important each day. Eastlan data helps radio build the most effective schedules for their clients to ensure campaign success and to compete on a cost-per-impression basis with the digital giants. Local and regional buyers appreciate the accountability Eastlan data brings to the table. And like we?ve said for years, broadcasters appreciate the savings that in many markets are well into six digits annually.? All Eastlan public releases are available on the RadioInsight Ratings page. 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, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, West Palm Beach, Memphis, and Hartford. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. AustinPublic News/Talk 90.5 KUT-FM remains in the leas 10.1 to 9.5. Waterloo Media Variety Hits “103.5 Bob-FM” KBPA is off 9.2 to 9.1. Audacy AC “Majic 95.5” KKMJ gains 5.7 – 6.5 – 6.8. Waterloo News/Talk 590/99.7 KLBJ is up 5.1 to 5.5. iHeartMedia Country 100.7 KASE jumps up 4.1 to 5.2. AAA 98.9 KUTX climbs 2.5 – 3.0 – 3.7. K-Love Inc. Christian AC “K-Love” 105.9 KFMK is down 4.1 to 3.2. iHeart Country 98.1 KVET-FM slides 4.1 – 3.8 – 3.1. Waterloo Media Regional Mexican “107.1 La Z” KLZT falls 5.8 – 3.7 – 2.6. Their Rhythmic Throwbacks “Vibe 93.3” KGSR is up 1.2 – 1.5 – 1.8. After a short-lived attempt at Bilingual AC, Waterloo Spanish Rhythmic “Latino 97.1” KLZT-HD2 rises 0.4 – 0.8 – 1.3. Raleigh/DurhamiHeartMedia Conservative Talk “106.1 FM Talk” WTKK rises 7.1 – 8.9 – 9.4 – 10.2. Radio One Adult R&B “Foxy 107.1/104.3” WFXC/WFXK climbs 7.3 to 8.8. Curtis Media Classic Hits “Kix 102” WKIX-FM/WKXU/WKJO holds at a 7.3 share. Capitol Broadcasting AC “Mix 101.5” WRAL-FM is down 7.4 to 6.8 to tie Public News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM, which holds at a 6.8 share. iHeart CHR “G105” WDCG drops 7.4 to 6.2. Curtis CHR “Pulse-FM” 96.9 WPLW-FM is up 3.2 to 3.7. iHeart Country “B93.9” WNCB rises 2.7 to 3.5. Curtis Media’s 94.7 WQDR-FM inches up 5.9 to 6.0. IndianapolisRadio One News/Talk 93.1 WIBC maintains its lead down 10.4 to 9.0. Cumulus Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK rises 7.1 to 8.1, while Radio One AC “B105.7” WYXB is down 9.8 to 8.1. Radio One Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM dips 8.2 to 7.7. Cumulus CHR 99.5 WZPL climbs 4.4 – 4.7 – 5.5 – 6.1 – 6.9 (stream up 0.7 to 0.8) for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its best showing since March 2018. Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS is up 4.0 – 4.4 – 5.2. Radio One Hip Hop “Hot 100.9” WHHH jumps 3.0 to 4.4. NashvilleMidwest Communications AC “Mix 92.9” WJXA reclaims sole possession of the Music City lead up 9.1 to 9.3. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “105.9 The Rock” WNRQ falls 9.1 to 7.4. Cumulus News/Talk “99.7 WTN” WWTN is down 7.8 to 6.5. iHeartMedia CHR “107.5 The River” WRVW dips 6.8 to 6.3. Midwest Variety Hits “96.3 Jack-FM” WCJK rises 5.6 to 6.2. Cumulus Adult R&B “92Q” WQQK gains 4.2 – 4.6 – 5.6 (stream up 0.2 to 0.5). Cumulus Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX is back up 5.0 to 5.6. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “101.1 The Beat” WUBT trends up 4.0 – 4.4 – 5.3. K-Love Inc. Christian AC “K-Love” 97.1 WLVU is down 5.9 to 5.1. Hope Media Group’s “Way-FM” 88.7 WAYM see-saw’s 4.8 – 3.8 – 4.7. K-Love Contemporary Worship “Air 1” 94.1 WAIV is up 1.7 to 2.3. JacksonvilleCox Classic Rock “96.9 The Eagle” WJGL’s lead narrows as it is down 9.9 to 9.2, while Renda AC 96.1 WEJZ jumps back up 6.2 to 8.4. iHeartMedia Adult R&B “V101.5” WSOL is up 6.1 to 7.0. iHeart Country 99.1 WQIK falls 8.5 – 7.7 – 6.7. Cox News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM drops 8.2 to 6.4. Cox CHR 95.1 WAPE dips 6.7 to 6.0 (stream holds at 0.5 share). iHeart CHR “97.9 Kiss-FM” WKSL slides 5.0 – 4.3 – 4.0. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “93.3 The Beat” WJBT climbs 3.9 – 4.8 – 5.5 for what Huff notes is its best share since January 2023. Cox Hip Hop “Power 106.1” WJGL-HD2 slides 3.5 – 2.6 – 2.3. iHeart Spanish Tropical “Rumba 106.9” WQIK-HD2 is up 0.5 – 0.7 – 1.0. Cox Soft AC “Easy 102.9” WEZI plummets 7.6 to 5.2. Public News/Talk 89.9 WJCT-FM is down 2.8 to 1.7. MilwaukeeiHeartMedia Conservative Talk 1130 WISN maintains a significant lead despite a 12.5 to 11.5 drop. iHeart’s Classic Hits “95.7 Big-FM” WRIT-FM is off 6.8 to 6.0 and Country “FM 106.1” WMIL inches up 5.9 to 6.0. Milwaukee Radio Alliance AC “B93.3” WLDB dips 6.1 to 5.9. Saga Rock “102.9 The Hog” WHQG holds at a 5.6 share. Saga’s “Classic Rock 96.5” WKLH is down 6.2 to 5.5. Audacy CHR “103.7 Kiss-FM” WXSS gains 3.5 to 4.2 for its best share since June 2021. ProvidenceHall Communications’ “Cat Country 98.1” WCTK moves up to the top with a 9.3 to 9.4 move. Cumulus AC “Lite 105.1” WWLI is down 10.0 to 8.8. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “B101” WWBB continues its significant growth 4.6 – 5.4 – 6.6 – 7.1 – 8.2 – 8.6 for its best performance since June 2023. iHeart Rock 94.1 WHJY rises 7.1 to 8.0. Cumulus CHR “92 Pro-FM” WPRO-FM holds at a 6.3 share. iHeart Conservative Talk 920/104.7 WHJJ is up 1.1 to 1.6. Full Power Radio Spanish Tropical “Latina 100.3” WKKB trends down 1.2 – 0.7 – 0.4. Norfolk/Virginia BeachAudacy Adult R&B “95.7 R&B” WVKL rises 7.9 – 8.6 – 8.9. Saga Rock “FM 99” WNOR is up 7.4 to 7.8. Sinclair Variety Hits “93.7 Bob-FM” WNOB gains 6.0 to 6.6. Saga Classic Rock “106.9 The Fox” WAFX inches up 6.2 to 6.4. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “103 Jamz” WOWI drops 6.9 to 5.5. Max Media AC “92.9 The Wave” WTWV-FM falls 7.2 to 5.3. Audacy Hot AC “94.9 The Point” WPTE is down 4.3 to 3.6. Greensboro/Winston-SalemAudacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG rises 12.5 to 13.7 for its highest share since last March. Audacy Variety Hits “98.7 Simon” WSMW is second 10.7 to 10.8. iHeartMedia AC “Mix 99.5” WMAG is up 7.3 – 8.9 – 9.7. Audacy Hip Hop “102 Jamz” WJMH drops 10.1 to 9.1. K-Love Inc Christian AC “K-Love” 94.1 WWLV trends up 5.4 – 7.0 – 7.2 – 8.6. Dick Broadcasting Classic Rock “Rock 92” WKRR slides 6.0 – 5.6 – 5.0. Dick CHR 107.5 WKZL is down 4.8 to 4.2. Public News/Talk 88.5 WFDD drops 4.5 – 3.5 – 3.1. West Palm BeachHubbard takes four of the top five spots with Adult R&B “X102.3” WMBX climbs 5.5 – 6.6 – 7.1 to take the lead, while sister Hot AC 97.9 WRMF is down 7.0 to 6.5. iHeartMedia AC “Kool 105.5” WOLL slides 6.1 – 5.8 – 5.5. Hubbard’s “New Country 103.1” WIRK continues its rise 4.6 to 5.4, while Classic Hits “Sunny 107.9” WEAT holds at a 4.9 share. Hope Media Group Christian AC “Way-FM” 88.1 WAYF swings 4.0 – 3.0 – 3.9. iHeart Conservative Talk 1290 WJNO trends up 1.9 – 2.8 – 3.0 – 3.3. Alpha Media Conservative Talk 850 WFTL rises 1.9 – 2.2 – 2.4. iHeart Hot Talk “Real Radio 92.1” WZZR slides 3.0 – 2.8 – 1.9. Glades Media Variety Hits “94.7/96.9 Jack-FM” 1380 WWRF is up 0.3 – 0.6 – 0.9 since its post-Christmas launch. MemphisiHeartMedia Adult R&B “V101” KJMS rises up 14.2 to 16.0 to match its all-time record high share set last November. Audacy AC “104.5 The River” WRVR inches up 10.4 to 10.5. iHeart Gospel “95.7 Hallelujah-FM” WHAL-FM is up 6.7 to 7.1 with Hip Hop “K97” WHRK down 7.5 to 6.9. K-Love Inc. Christian AC “K-Love” 94.1 WKVF slides 7.7 – 6.2 – 4.9. iHeart R&B Oldies 1070 WDIA climbs 2.3 – 3.8 – 4.2. Audacy Sports “92.9 ESPN” WMFS-FM is down 4.5 – 3.1 – 3.2, but its stream rises 0.7 – 0.8 – 1.2. iHeart Conservative Talk 600/92.1 WREC is up 0.8 – 1.0 – 1.7. HartfordAudacy AC “Lite 100.5” WRCH holds at an 11.8 share followed by co-owned Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM (down 10.1 to 9.0) and Hip Hop “Hot 93.7” WZMX (6.9 to 6.8). Full Power Radio Classic Rock “102.9 The Whale” WDRC-FM holds at a 6.4 share. iHeartMedia’s duo of CHR “Kiss 95.7” WKSS-FM (up 5.1 to 5.9) and Country 92.5 WWYZ (up 5.6 to 5.9) tie for fifth. Public News/Talk 90.5 WNPR-FM falls 6.4 to 4.7. Audacy News/Talk 1080 WTIC is down 4.9 to 4.2. iHeartMedia Sports “Fox Sports 97.9” WUCS gets its NCAA tournament climb 1.3 – 1.7 – 2.8. Full Power Radio Adult R&B “102.5 Hartford’s R&B Station” 1470 WBOM jumps up 1.9 to 3.6 for what Huff notes is the largest share in the station’s history. more

From Radio Insight: It was the scenario that many American broadcasters had hoped for, but it was Canada where one of the country?s major chains, Bell Media, divested 45 radio stations to smaller regional groups last February. Even then, the feel good was quickly marred by a Bell executive declaring radio to no longer be a ?viable? business. Bell had adapted national branding across its CHR (Virgin Radio), Mainstream AC (Move FM), Country (Pure Country), and Classic Hits stations (Bounce). ROR readers surveyed about the changes hoped that the move portended greater localism, although several pointed out that they would prioritize more salespeople over more on-air staff.* The sales took more than a year to begin closing. Ontario-based My Broadcasting Corporation closed on four markets in March. Earlier this week, Zoomer Media, Maritime Broadcasting, and Vista Radio announced their changes, with three more groups to follow. The now-closed sales saw stations under the four various Bell monickers adopt at least 14 different brands, including Vista?s Classic Hits ?Summit Radio? and ?90s/?00s ?Go-FM.?* On Wednesday, I began listening to the new stations, at least three of which have returned heritage radio brands to their markets. Despite readers? wish list, the new owners are dealing with radio?s current reality, too. I did encounter stations that were jockless after 10 a.m. or sharing hosts within a cluster. But I also heard a lot of new station excitement and much more the sense of place that I listen to out-of-market radio for. And at least one of the new clusters has gone from one market salesperson to three with a fourth and a manager on the way. It would be hard for Canadian radio not to have sense of place now. There is a national election pending. The first French-language debate was last night. The English-language version is tonight. It?s also tax time, a topic that came up on every station I listened to. (On Kingston?s revived Fly 98.3, p.m. driver Wendy Wright said her sister had offered to teach her to do her own, but she would rather bribe her with ice-cream cake to do them for her.) Canadian radio reacted to Donald Trump?s ?51st State? remarks by adding sweepers declaring that ?Canada is not for sale,? and with all-Canadian music days. In Wednesday?s listening, the place where the enhanced national pride most exerted itself was not just in the newscasts, but in the commercials where several onetime international brands such as Safeway reminded listeners that they were Canadian-owned now. In general, I heard more public service overall than I do now on American radio. (To be fair, I was also doing more of my listening to morning shows than usual.) Toronto?s CFZM was one of several stations aligned with local food pantries; the head of that organization noted that 60% of his clients had some level of post-secondary education. That sense of greater community news was also driven by encountering news outside morning drive. (My Broadcasting?s Kingston stations are partnered with a news website.) Here’s some of what I heard on Wednesday, April 16: Vista?s CHSU (99.9 Sun FM) Kelowna, B.C., was one of Canada?s small-market powerhouses and also one of its first small-market music stations available via streaming. When I discovered them, they were running the Hot AC/CHR hybrid that was common in less fragmented markets but eventually became one of Bell?s Virgin Radio mainstream CHRs, before reclaiming the Sun FM name earlier this week under Vista. One of the sweepers for morning team B-Mack & Karly describes the duo as ?dog-loving, hot music playing, and all-around fun.? ?We?re so proud to be back with the new version of Sun FM,? they said. One break that morning mentioned that the West Coast League baseball Falcons were looking for host families for players this summer. Here?s Sun FM just before 9 a.m., April 16: Mackenzie Porter, ?These Days? (Canadian) Rihanna, ?Where Have You Been? Taylor Swift, ?Cruel Summer? Loud Luxury, ?Crash? (Canadian) Akon, ?Don?t Matter? Tate McRae, ?Sports Car? (not Canadian content under current rules) Rose, ?Toxic till the End???She sure sounds like Avril Lavigne,? said B-Mack Billie Eilish, ?What Was I Made For?? Drake, ?Hotline Bling? (Canadian) Pelch, ?Last Night? (Canadian, acoustic Noah Kahan/Myles Smith-feel) Ariana Grande, ?Positions? Teddy Swims, ?Bad Dreams? Miley Cyrus, ?We Can?t Stop? Sabrina Carpenter, ?Espresso? Kendrick Lamar & SZA, ?Luther? The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar, ?Pray for Me? (Canadian) My Broadcasting Corporation closed on its four stations in late March, taking Kingston, Ontario?s AC Bounce affiliate back to its heritage name CFLY (Fly 98.3) Kingston, Ontario.(In a reverse of the border blasters of the ?70s/?80s, My Broadcasting is also targeting Kingston with Classic Hits from a Watertown, N.Y., frequency.) It is the MBC cluster that is up to three sales people now with a planned five-person department. During the transition period, My Broadcasting got 800 responses to an online survey asking about the station name and soliciting other programming comments. On the afternoon I heard Fly, p.m. driver Wendy Wright thanked a listener who had won a gift card at a local restaurant for ?getting our name right? and providing feedback.* Here?s Fly 98.3 just before 4 p.m., April 16: The Chicks, ?Landslide? Harry Styles, ?Late Night Talking? Teddy Swims, ?Bad Dreams? Spice Girls, ?Stop? The Weeknd, ?Dancing in the Flames? (Canadian) Benson Boone, ?Sorry I?m Here for Someone Else? Alyssa Reid, ?Alone Again??2010 Canadian reworking of Heart?s ?Alone? that anticipates the recent trend of reworking hits Lifehouse, ?Hanging by a Moment? Felix Cartal, ?Get What You Give??2017 Canadian remake of New Radicals Tia Wood, ?Sky High? (Canadian) Post Malone f/Morgan Wallen, ?I Had Some Help? Loud Luxury & Dvbbs f/Kane Brown, ?Next to You? (Canadian) Myles Smith, ?Stargazing? Lennon Stella, ?La Di Da? (Canadian) Zoomer Media?s CFZM (Zoomer Radio) Torontowas one of North America?s last successful Adult Standards radio stations, as well as the only big-signal music AM east of WSM Nashville. Over the last decade or so, it has added an FM translator and evolved to the mix of Soft AC and older Classic Hits that has sprung up in various markets over the last five years. It?s still one of the best places to hear the pop ?70s, a genre that Canada did particularly well.* CFZM?s previous owner, Whiteoaks Communications, remained in radio and is about to close on its own Bell acquisitions in Hamilton and the Niagara region. Current owner Zoomer has taken over CJOS Owen Sound, Ontario, with plans to simulcast but do a local morning and afternoon show. That station hasn?t started streaming yet, but it made me want to hear the Toronto flagship again. Zoomer Radio outside the drives has a lot of specialty shows, ranging from a Top 10 at 10 to ?60s, ?70s, and ?80s blocs at the appropriate evening hours. CFZM?s Morning Zoom with Andy & Jane still has the classic feel of an AM full-service morning show. There are full newscasts at :00 and :30. There was the food bank segment, as well as a preview of a long-running midday public-affairs show. One bit involved a suburban police department bemoaning the misuse of 911 to settle roommate disputes and complain about botched Tim Hortons orders.* Here?s Toronto?s Zoomer Radio, following the 8 a.m. news: Steve Miller Band, ?The Joker? Jann Arden, ?Wonderdrug? (Canadian) Jason Mraz, ?I?m Yours? Guess Who, ?Clap for the Wolfman? (Canadian) Kool & the Gang, ?Celebration? Keith Hampshire, ?Daytime Night-Time? (Canadian) Kylie Minogue, ?Can?t Get You Out of My Head? Pagliaro, ?What the Hell I Got? (Canadian) more

From Radio Online: Elizabeth Murphy Burns, a trailblazing broadcaster and longtime leader of Morgan Murphy Media, has died at the age of 79. Her death was announced Friday by the Madison, Wisconsin-based media company, which she led as President and CEO for more than four decades. Burns stepped down last month to become More...

From Radio Online: After a distinguished career spanning four decades, veteran journalist Doug Sovern is signing off from KCBS Radio in San Francisco. The station's longtime political reporter announced he will retire at the end of April to focus on writing, music, and family. "After 40 years on the radio in San Francisco, More...

From Radio Insight: As part of Cumulus Media’s shutdown of seven of Westwood One’s 24/7 networks, veteran network programmer David Felker has exited the company. Felker has been continuously at Westwood One and its predecessors since 1987 and had been serving as Vice President of Programming and Director of Gold Formats since June 2015. He began with what was then Transtar Radio Network in 1987 and programmer and producer of holiday music shows before serving as Network Music Director for Unistar Radio Network, Director of Country Programming for Westwood One from 1994-2007, and VP/Programming and Classic Hits Programming Director from 2007-15. Felker also held roles earlier in his career at KMAY, KHNY-FM, and KWDJ Riverside and KSRF Santa Monica. He commented, “I couldn?t have asked for a better run in the business. working with so many talented, creative, and professional employees, coworkers, and friends.? Felker can be reached at dfelker59@gmail.com more