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From Radio Insight: 1960s Top 40 talent turned broadcasting executive Gary Stevens passed away on Monday, February 17 at the age of 84. Stevens worked on air at stations including WWOW Conneaut OH, WCKR, WAME and WFUN Miami, WIL St. Louis, WKNR Detroit, and WMCA New York from 1959 through 1968. After a stint in Europe selling American television shows internationally, Stevens returned stateside to join Doubleday Broadcasting as a manger where he would spend time leading KRIZ Phoenix and KDWB Minneapolis where he helped move the station from AM to FM before being named President of Doubleday Broadcasting through 1985 growing the company to include stations including WHN and WAPP New York, WLLZ Detroit, and WAVA-FM Washington DC. Stevens then would move into radio station brokerage and served on the Board of Directors of many companies and organizations including Radio Advertising Bureau and the Electronic Media Ratings Council. His final position was serving as interim Chairman of Saga Communications in 2022. Stevens’ daughter Kris Sexton shared the following* Gary Stevens (Gulfstream, FL and New Canaan, CT), a pioneering force in the radio industry, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida, at the age of 84. Born on April 5, 1940, in Buffalo, New York, Gary’s passion for broadcasting began early. He launched his on-air career in 1959 at WWOW in Conneaut, Ohio, while on break from college. His early years in radio took him to WCKR and WAME?known as “Whammy in Miami”?as well as WFUN while he was a student at the University of Miami. In 1961, he moved to WIL in St. Louis before making a name for himself at WKNR (“KEENER”) in Detroit in 1963. Gary became a household name in April 1965 when he joined WMCA in New York City as one of the “Good Guys,” the station?s beloved group of on-air personalities. Hosting a weeknight show from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., he quickly became a favorite among teenagers who tuned in on their transistor radios. His influence extended beyond U.S. airwaves when, in 1966, he hosted a daily American music program for pirate radio station Swinging Radio England that operated from May to November of that year. In September 1968, Gary retired from his role as a disc jockey and relocated to Switzerland and London, where he launched a company selling US TV programs to broadcasters across Europe and the Middle East. After starting a family abroad, he returned to the United States in 1971 when Nelson Doubleday Jr. recruited him to manage KRIZ, a Phoenix-based radio station. In 1975, he moved to Minneapolis to oversee KDWB 63 AM and played a pivotal role in acquiring its FM counterpart at 101.3 for one of the first-ever simulcasts across both bands. His leadership and vision led to his promotion as President of Doubleday Broadcasting in 1977, where he remained until 1985. During his tenure at Doubleday Broadcasting, Gary managed stations across major markets, including WLLZ (“Wheels”) in Detroit, KWK in St. Louis, KPKE (“The Peak”) in Denver, WAVA in Washington D.C., as well as WAPP (“The Apple”) and WHN in New York City. He made waves in the industry when WAPP launched its groundbreaking “Commercial Free Summer” promotion?a bold move that shook up traditional advertising models and garnered national attention. When Doubleday decided to sell its broadcasting assets in 1986, Gary transitioned into media investment banking as Associate Managing Director at Wertheim Schroeder & Co., Inc., where he brokered major radio transactions. Later striking out on his own, he became President & CEO of Gary Stevens & Co., specializing in radio station investments. He also served on several boards, including the National Association of Broadcasters, the Radio Advertising Bureau, the Electronic Media Ratings Council and several public companies, including Saga Communications, where he served as Lead Director, leaving an indelible mark on the industry he loved so much. He is survived by his wife Frankie; his children Kristin (Stevens) Sexton, Christopher Stevens, and Victoria (Stevens) Chapman; and his grandchildren Georgina and David Chapman III. He was predeceased by his parents Gertrude and Leslie Grossman and his brother Arnold J. Grossman. Gary Stevens’ legacy lives on through the countless listeners he entertained and the industry professionals he mentored throughout his remarkable career. more

From Radio Online: Scott Childers, a veteran broadcaster with over three decades in the radio industry, has embarked on a new chapter in his career as the Operations Coordinator for Jazz 90.9 WDCB in Chicago. Childers, who was previously with WLS-AM in various capacities including fill-in news anchor, reporter, and substitute More...

From Radio Online: 34-year veteran programmer Chris Crowley departs iHeartMedia in Charlotte and Raleigh, where he served as Program Director for Classic Rock WRFX-FM (99.7 The Fox) and Alternative WEND-FM (106.5 The End) in Charlotte, as well as Classic Rock WRDU and Alternative W237BZ (ALT 95.3) in Raleigh since October, More...

From Radio Online: The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS) appoints Beth Bowers, a veteran with over 25 years of experience in media sales, as the new Senior Vice President of Sales. Bowers, formerly of Cox Enterprises, brings a wealth of expertise from her tenure as Chief Revenue Officer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and More...

From Radio Insight: There are a lot of panels I?m looking forward to at next week?s Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, February 11-13. In recent years, our remaining conventions have sometimes wanted to talk about almost anything else. This year, there are at least five panels on some combination of charts, streaming, and the radio/label relationship. Those topics are often intertwined. This year, they?re particularly unavoidable. Those five panels delve into the amount of music coming from beyond Music Row, the increased presence of coastal labels in Nashville, the increased amount of music shared between Country and CHR, what ?Mainstream Country? means now, and, in particular, how and when Country radio should acknowledge streaming.* The fifth and final panel is called ?Evolving the Playlist: F*#@ the Format.? (The word in question is not ?flush,? but I didn?t want my headline to end up in your SPAM filters.) The description encourages programmers to ?learn how to exploit huge moments in the genre by adapting your approach to add dates, charts, sonic trends, brand support and more.? * To some extent, that?s already happened. One of the panelists is Audacy regional VP/programming Drew Bland. In October, prompted by a Ross on Radio article about whether CHR labels were working midchart songs too long, asked why Country songs like Zach Top?s ?I Never Lie? and Riley Green?s ?Worst Way,? both with fast-developing streaming stories, were still waiting their turn at radio behind current, less active singles. Since then, prompted, in part by support from Audacy?s Country stations, both those songs are scaling the charts sooner than they might have. That meant that Green?s ?Damn Good Day to Leave? peaked at No. 7 (he had just come off a duet No. 1 with ?You Look Like You Love Me? that had already streamed past the intended hit). Top?s ?Sounds Like the Radio? was pulled at No. 12, rather than new label Leo 33 waiting to at least get its first single into the top 10.* Both those decisions represented a change from chart business as usual. A few years ago, superstar singles started to find a consistent exemption from the 40-50 weeks that could go to working a single title at Country radio. Songs like ?You Look Like You Love Me? or Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph?s ?The High Road? were confirmation that a second, faster path now existed for reaction records by non-superstars with streaming stories. So do we need to flush the format (or worse)? And are we really talking about the format or the chart game? For the past few years, I?ve usually gone into Country Radio Seminar, and always come out of it, with an appreciation for the record/radio relationship in Country, especially as it crumbles elsewhere. I once resented the amount of time that went into working some passive titles. Once there were more reaction records, I was happy for the balance. Also, for the amount of music in play, particularly compared to CHR. Both the Green/Langley and Wetzel/Murph duets are reminiscent of the Country radio I grew up with, where fast-breaking reaction records were common. In that Country radio, a No. 7 single also read as a solid hit to me, and No. 12 was pretty good for a new artist, especially if it set up an even bigger song. I?m glad if we?re getting away from the ?customer service survey? approach to the charts, where anything other than No. 1 isn?t acceptable. That said, most of the panel descriptions essentially ask a similar question of radio: ?How can we help you become more comfortable with streaming data?? I?m glad fewer PDs are still dismissing streaming data as ?the other,? but that question lands differently if you?ve seen Top 40 labels and PDs become almost entirely dependent on streaming data, and having fewer, not more hits as a result. Country is far healthier because both streaming and callout are still influences.* For the same reason, I?m hoping the influx of both artists and labels from beyond Music Row continues to refresh Country but doesn?t obliterate that balance. I?m also hoping that it doesn?t make the product situation at Top 40 any more severe. If coastal labels devote further attention to Country, does it make them less inclined to create pop hits that don?t at least feature Jelly Roll as a guest artist? I?m happy for the multi-format hits that Country and Top 40 have created together. I?ve noticed that, after the crossover summer of 2023, Top 40 radio is generally happier to play a record that radiates from streaming to both formats simultaneously than they are one that crosses from Country to Top 40 (e.g., Morgan Wallen?s ?Love Somebody?). I?ll be curious if the mostly-CHR panelists on Friday?s ?We?ve Got Some Help? are doing that on purpose. I have thought some of these things about Country radio going into CRS before. At the rate that things are evolving, I?m expecting my POV may well be different in 10 days. I?m looking forward to reporting back to you from and after the panels, as well as from Thursday morning?s CRS Research Presentation, If you?re at CRS, I?m excited to see you there. If not, look for reports @rossonradio next week. more

From Radio Insight: Seven Mountain Media has appointed ‘Dan Thomas’ Slivensky as Operations Manger for their Altoona and Johnstown PA clusters. Thomas joins the company from iHeartMedia Anchorage where he has worked in sales for the past six years. He previously has held programming positions as Operations Manager for Results Radio in Chico CA and Townsquare Media Grand Junction CO, and Program Director of KKBZ Fresno and Tati Broadcasting and KWHL Anchorage. Thomas commented, “I’ve long admired Seven Mountains Media?s commitment to live, local radio and their dedication to serving communities, clients, and listeners. The choice was easy after meeting with Market Manager Bobbie Castellucci and Chief Programming Officer JC Burton. Their leadership shines bright, and they have built a highly successful group of stations. I look forward to contributing to the growth of these properties alongside such a talented team and continuing to deliver exceptional radio experiences to our audience.” Seven Mountains Chief Programming Officer JC Burton said, “We?re thrilled to welcome Dan Thomas as Operations Manager for Altoona and Johnstown. Dan?s relentless work ethic, diverse experience, and passion for radio make him the perfect fit for this role. His journey through the industry has shaped him into a true leader. We?re excited to see the impact he?ll make in our stations and communities.” more

From Radio Insight: Chris Crowley has exited as Program Director for iHeartMedia’s trio of Alternative ?106.5 The End? WEND Salisbury and Classic Rock ?99.7 The Fox? WRFX Kannapolis in the Charlotte market and Classic Rock 100.7 WRDU Wake Forest/Raleigh NC. He also hosted afternoons at WRFX and WRDU before moving to mornings at WRFX following the departure of John Boy & Billy from the station last November. Crowley joined iHeart in September 2021. He previously held roles as Director of Content for Townsquare Media Buffalo NY, Program Director of KGON Portland, WCMF Rochester, WARO Fort Myers, and KUJZ/KNRQ Eugene OR plus time as a consultant at Jacobs Media. Crowley commented on LinkedIn: After 34 incredible years in radio?thank you, Mark Murphy, for giving me my first shot at 101.3 KGOT?last week I got the news: my time with iHeart Media, and likely my radio career, has come to an end. While I?m not shutting the door completely, I?ve grown to love Charlotte and its amazing people so much that my days of packing up and moving are officially over. I?m incredibly proud of my time at iHeart, especially at WEND, where I had the privilege of working alongside the brilliantly talented Woody & Wilcox Show. Together, we hit the highest ratings in the brand?s history?a highlight I?ll always cherish. A huge thank you to Lisa Worden, Garner Goin, and Steve Geoffries for your insight, guidance, and for always being willing to listen. And to Chris Rozak, the epitome of a team player, thank you for being an outstanding colleague. My future may be a bit uncertain at the moment, but I know this: whatever?s next will turn out for the best. It always does. more

From Radio Insight: Emerson College AAA 88.9 WERS Boston has announced the addition of Alex Parker as afternoon host and Programming Assistant. Parker, who will use just her last name on air, had been working at the college as a Social Media Content Specialist. She previously held on-air and production roles at WPLM-FM Plymouth MA and WAAF and WZLX Boston. She commented, “I?m kinda screaming that I get to write this quote right now. It?s actually surreal to be fulfilling a goal of mine to make it on-air full-time in the city that I adore, at the station that inspired my passion for radio and embraced my love of music. I?m wicked excited to be afforded the opportunity to hang out with the one-of-a-kind WERS listenership on the Boston airwaves.? Brand Manager Ken West stated, “Parker is a local who brings a deep love of music, experience in commercial and non-commercial Boston radio, and proficiency in social media. She?s ready to connect with the WERS audience through her passion, music knowledge, and fun personality. WERS General Manager added, “Part of our mission is to provide companionship as we navigate through our hand-picked playlists. Parker is an excellent storyteller. Adding her to the equation means our audience gains the kind of wit, warmth and realness of a trusted friend. I can?t wait for her to get started.? WERS had been utilizing fill-in hosts in afternoons since Phil Jones’ departure last March to become Operations Manager of Classical 99.5 WCRB. more

From Radio Online: The Radio Vendor Alliance (RVA), in collaboration with the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA), is set to host a thought-provoking webinar titled "Is Video the New Audio?" on Thursday, February 20, at 1pm ET. This 45-minute online workshop is part of a series of Lunch and Learn sessions designed to More...

From Radio Insight: After launching Collective Heads last month, co-founder Jimmy Steal will join Tim Richards as Co-Content Director of Alpha Media Country “98.7 The Bull” KUPL Portland. Richards has served as Content Director through his consultancy since January 2024. Richards commented, *?I asked Jimmy as we were launching Collective Heads if he?d be interested in Co-Programming The Bull as part of our new endeavor. I was beyond excited that he was into it, and we?re now off and running in Portland.? Steal, who most recently served as Vice President of Branding & Content for Hubbard Radio’s WTMX and WTBC-FM Chicago, previously served as EVP/Programming for Emmis where he also programmed Hip Hop KPWR Los Angeles. Steal commented, “I?m very happy to join Alpha Portland SVP Marlet Manager Robert Dove, Alpha Executive VP of Content Phil Becker and Collective Heads Partner/ KUBL Co-PD Tim Richards and the entire 1st class Alpha Portland team! I look forward to helping the Bull brand optimize every opportunity possible.” Alpha Media Portland SVP Market Manager Robert Dove said, ?I?m excited to have Jimmy Steal join Tim Richards as CO-PD of KUPL/The Bull in Portland. I?m confident with all their programming successes between them, they will help elevate The Bull.? more

From Radio Insight: The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has announced that it will induct Dennis and Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight and Dave Wingert into its Hall of Fame on August 12 during its annual convention. Our first husband & wife owner/operator inductees, Dennis and Kathi Brown met while working at a Colorado radio station. Sharing a passion for radio and a dream of ownership, their 1991 purchase of KCSR AM in Chadron, Nebraska saved the station from going under. Strongly focused on community service, Dennis and Kathi grew KCSR through a dedicated team of local employees that paved the way for them to buy KBPY FM in 2011. Beyond their strong commitment to local news, weather, high school sports and more, Kathi has helped countless businesses grow through advertising solutions. Dennis has been a tireless advocate for radio broadcasting on Capitol Hill and is a three-time Chairman of the NBA Board of Directors. Dennis and Kathi remain actively involved in station operations every day, taking great pride in serving the Chadron area. In a Nebraska radio career now spanning 51 years, Dale Johnson is a highly respected source of radio news in Lincoln. After his early years as an announcer in Holdrege, Kearney, Omaha and Grand Island, Dale spent 38 years as news director for Lincoln?s KFOR before joining Nebraska Public Media in 2023 where he currently serves as morning host and news reporter. Dale?s unique ability to build trust with interviewees has allowed him access to Nebraska?s biggest newsmakers, earning numerous industry awards from AP, RTDNA, the NBA and UPI. In 2005, Dale was the only Nebraska media member to accompany Governor Dave Heineman on a trade mission to Cuba. Dale enjoys giving back as a frequent guest speaker on writing and conducting interviews at the University of Nebraska ? Lincoln (UNL) College of Journalism and Mass Communications. When Mike McKnight joined Omaha?s WOWT TV in 1977, he never dreamed that 49 years later he?d still be holding people accountable as a one-man watchdog through his tireless investigative reporting. An advocate for the truth ? despite threats often made against him ? Mike has taken on big business, government agencies, sketchy contractors and others with a knack for gathering evidence and righting wrongs with professionalism and integrity. One of Nebraska?s most respected reporters, McKnight has earned regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and an Eric Sevareid Award along with numerous awards from AP, the NBA, Omaha Press Club and others. Mike was on the ground floor of establishing courtroom camera access in Nebraska, and to this day, enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists at UNL through tips and feedback on their weekly live newscasts. With an on-air resume covering 60 years and still counting, Dave Wingert has touched numerous radio audiences with his energy, wit and infectious personality. While his career includes stops in Kansas City, Seattle and ten years in national syndication as ?Dave ?Til Dawn,? Wingert made Omaha radio his home through his presence on KQKQ, KGOR and KLTQ before becoming the morning show host in 2016 on ?Boomer Radio? ? KOBM FM ? where he continues entertaining his loyal ?Wingy? fans to this day. Beyond his on-air effervescence, Dave is known for giving his time and talents to support the community through fundraising efforts for the Durham Museum, Omaha Community Playhouse and The Salvation Army to name a few. Through vast changes in technology, formats and ownership, Wingert?s legendary career shines on. more

From Radio Online: The Nebraska Broadcasters Association (NBA) has announced the induction of five distinguished figures into its Hall of Fame. The ceremony, set to take place on August 12 during the NBA Annual Convention in La Vista, will honor Dennis andamp; Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight and Dave Wingert, bringing the More...

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From Radio Online: The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has launched its 2025 annual membership drive, introducing a reduced membership fee and announcing key dates for its nomination and voting processes, leading up to the Induction Ceremony and Radio Reunion weekend. The reduced membership fee is More...

From Radio Online: KALC-FM (Alice 105.9)/Denver has concluded its 24th annual "Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids Radiothon," raising an impressive $1.1 million for Children's Hospital Colorado. This year's event has contributed to a cumulative total of over $26 million in donations since the radiothon's More...

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts in collaboration with Blumhouse Television and Ember20, today released the initial two episodes of "The Hookup," a new original scripted podcast series. This latest addition to their ongoing partnership is described as a bold and risque mystery-thriller, aimed at captivating listeners with its More...

From Radio Online: The Athletics have announced a new broadcasting partnership with iHeartRadio, ensuring that all regular season, spring training and potential postseason games will be available on KSTE-AM (Talk 650) and A's Cast, part of the iHeartRadio Network. This agreement extends the reach of More...

From Radio Online: In a definitive response to automaker concerns, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released a new cost estimate regarding the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025," signaling minimal financial impact from the proposed mandate. The legislation, which aims to ensure AM radio's availability in More...

From Radio Insight: When I went to Radiodays Europe for the first time two years ago, I found a favorite radio station. Prague?s Europa 2 was playing a Top 40 mix very different than anything available in North America, including still having some pop/rock component. I?ve gotten an early start on my listening for this year?s Radiodays, to be held in Athens on March 9-11, and I?ve already found at least one station that I think will be a ROR readers? favorite. I?m only starting to really delve into the 55-station Athens market this week. Even the terminology is different. Greek?s traditional-music/Soft AC outlets are also known as ?art stations? to differentiate them from the more mainstream/contemporary ?la?k?? or ?popular? outlets. The ?sophisticated? format combines what would be Alternative and Triple-A here with more esoteric music that you?d be more likely to hear on a restaurant tape in North America. That format does well enough that Athens has six such outlets. A recent article on the Athens radio dial says Pepper 96.6, the leader among the Alternative/Sophisticated outlets, has mainstreamed recently ? there is some music that would read as Adult Contemporary here, but which becomes atmospheric in the larger context of the station. But Pepper still synthesizes a lot of different music in a way likely to make it a fast favorite among this audience. Triple-A and mainstream pop radio are coming together here in unlikely ways, but Pepper?s convergence sounds very different. Here?s Pepper 96.6 around 9:15 p.m., February 10: Depeche Mode, ?Ghosts Again? Teddy Swims, ?Lose Control? Travis, ?Bus? Floor Cry, ?Happy Together? ? 2018 cover of the Turtles hit that recalls Portishead Alan Parsons Project, ?I Wouldn?t Want to Be Like You? Nancy Sinatra, ?These Boots Are Made for Walking? Rag?n?Bone Man, ?Human? The National, ?Never Tear Us Apart? ? cover of the INXS hit Stereo Nova, ?Ena Klemeno Podhlato? ? 1993 downtempo electronica Michelle Gurevich, ?Every Night Feels Like the Last? ? 2024 midtempo with echoes of both Gotye and White Town Adele, ?Set Fire to the Rain? Michael Kiwanuka, ?Cold Little Heart? Cecilia Krull, ?My Life Is Going On? ? the theme from a 2017 Spanish Netflix show that became such a big hit here that I would also encounter it on the AC station The Weeknd, ?In Your Eyes? Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, ?Die With a Smile? Kim Carnes, ?Bette Davis Eyes? Coldplay, ?Feels Like I?m Falling in Love? Amy Winehouse, ?Back to Black? Who Made Who, ?Ember? Still Corners, ?The Dream? Pepper?s presentation was low-key/conversational, which would actually describe much of the radio I heard, even in contemporary formats. The station?s giveaways included a flyaway to Billie Eilish in London as well as the station?s listener series, the Church Sessions, next bringing Kid Moxie (whose cover of Radiohead ?Creep? the station is playing) to St. Paul?s Anglican. There are also a series of ?Pepper Secret Nights? in conjunction with Jameson at an undisclosed bar. My soft AC/Art listening thus far has been divided between Melodia 99.2 and Diesi 101.3.Melodia felt softer, with more of what Americans think of as traditional Greek music. The hour I heard spanned the ?80s to compatible recent music. I heard Diesi as more contemporary, also throwing in a few English-language Mainstream AC standards such as ?Every Breath You Take? or ?It Must Have Been Love.?* My first listen to a la?k? outlet was Sfera 102.2,which despite being thought of as ?Greek CHR? felt more like contemporary Middle Eastern music than a foreign-language version of Western pop music. (Alexis Karakatsanis, digital audio manager for local owner Audiomax, has been very useful in helping guide my listening diving into Athens radio. He is also part of the Radiodays Europe program group, as well as the head of that country?s Radioplayer. Ratings expert Chris Huff is a fan of the market and also assisted.)* In honor of World Radio Day, here are a few other music monitors from Athens stations playing primarily English-language music, in afternoons/early evenings on February 10-12. Easy 97.2 (AC) Sia, ?Unstoppable? Rick Astley, ?Never Gonna Give You Up? Imany, ?You Will Never Know? Cyndi Lauper, ?I Drove All Night? Aventura, ?Obsession? Cher, ?Believe? Bryan Adams, ?Heaven? DJ Snake & Justin Bieber, ?Let Me Love You? Slimane, ?Mon Amour? ? the station was also promoting an upcoming Athens show Chris Isaak, ?Wicked Game? Matthew Fisher, ?Why?d I Have to Fall in Love With You? ? the former Procol Harum member with a 1980 retro-soul flavored song that became an enduring Greek hit Shakira, ?Whenever Wherever? And for fun, here?s a brief monitor of Easy 97.2?s ?80s side channel, monitored simultaneously: Stacy Lattisaw, ?Jump to the Beat? R.E.M., ?The One I Love? Tina Turner, ?Let?s Stay Together? Roxy Music, ?Love Is the Drug? ? there was no separate ?70s channel; late ?70s did seem to be included here New Kids on the Block, ?You Got It (The Right Stuff)? Sheila, ?Spacer? John Paul Young, ?Love Is in the Air? Philip Bailey, ?Woman? Robin Beck, ?First Time? Eric Carmen, ?I Want to Hear It From Your Lips? Andy Gibb, ?I Just Want to Be Your Everything? Whitesnake, ?Here I Go Again? Cameo, ?Word Up? Radio Deejay Athens (Top 40) Joezi, ?7 Seconds? ? dance update of the international Youssou N?Dour/Neneh Cherry ?90s hit Teddy Swims, ?The Door? Lucenzo f/Don Omar, ?Danza Kuduro? Lost Frequencies f/Callum Scott, ?Where Are You Now? Hozier, ?Too Sweet? Pitbull, ?Give Me Everything? Adam Port, Stryv & Malachiii, ?More? Rema & Selena Gomez, ?Calm Down? Bomfunk MCs, ?Freestyler? Zerb, the Chainsmokers & Ink, ?Addicted? Metro Boomin?, the Weeknd, 21 Savage, ?Creepin?? Disclosure, ?You and Me? Anitta, ?Evolver? I?m just delving into one of the market?s other international CHR outlets, Music 89.2,but I did hear it in afternoon drive segueing Lady Gaga?s new ?Abracadabra? into Steve Miller Band?s ?Abracadabra,? followed by Eminem?s SMB-sampling ?Houdini.? Happy 104 (Classic Hits) Michael Jackson, ?Billie Jean? R.E.M., ?Losing My Religion? Madonna, ?Into the Groove? Inner Circle, ?Sweat (A La La La La Long)? Sniff ?n? the Tears, ?Driver?s Seat? Mr. Mister, ?Broken Wings? Spin Doctors, ?Two Princes? Modern Talking, ?Cheri Cheri Lady? Coolio, ?Gangsta?s Paradise? Roxette, ?The Look? Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ?Relax? Chris Isaak, ?Wicked Game? Michael Jackson, ?Bad? Modjo, ?Lady (Hear Me Tonight)? Kenny Loggins, ?Danger Zone? Knack, ?My Sharona? More information on Radiodays Athens is available here. more

From Radio Insight: Despite their move from Oakland to Sacramento while awaiting construction of their new stadium in Las Vegas, MLB’s Athletics will continue their relationship with iHeartMedia. Conservative Talk 650 KSTE Sacramento will take over as the franchise’s broadcast home for the 2025 season. Games will also continue to be heard in the Bay Area on “iHeart Sports 960” KNEW, which had been the flagship for the Oakland Athletics from 2020 through 2024, and the “A’s Cast” stream on iHeartRadio. Longtime voice of the franchise Ken Korach as well as Johnny Doskow and Chris Caray will continue to cover Athletics games. KSTE and A’s Cast will carry thirty minute pre and post-game shows for all games with the streaming channel also carrying “A’s Cast Live” for two and half hours before all weeknight games, the “A?s Clubhouse Show” after games, and “A?s After Dark” after every home game. A’s scout Shooty Babbitt and former MLB infielder and West Sacramento native Steve Sax will join as contributors to the pre and postgame shows. more

From Radio Insight: After 32 years across two stints at Lotus Conservative Talk 570 KVI Seattle, morning host John Carlson will retire on April 4. Carlson joined KVI as afternoon host in 1993. Following the station’s ill-fated flip to Oldies in November 2010, Carlson would spend two years hosting a 9am-12pm show on sister News 1000 KOMO before being named morning host for the reconstituted Conservative Talk format on KVI in September 2012. Prior to joining the station, Carlson began his career working in the Reagan Administration, was President and co-founder of the. Washington Policy Center, and was a political commentator for KIRO-TV Seattle. In making the announcement on Wednesday on-air, Carlson said, ?Since the summer of ?93, I?m probably having more fun (now) than ever before and yet despite all that, I am announcing this morning that I will be stepping away from this microphone and retiring from radio this April.? This morning, Carlson followed-up announcing he has been named President of Bellevue WA based real estate company Kemper Development Co. more

From Radio Online: Longtime KVI/Seattle host John Carlson revealed his retirement from radio, setting his final broadcast for April 4. Carlson, a staple in conservative talk radio since 1993, expressed his joy in hosting "The Commute with Carlson," particularly highlighting the fun he's had in recent years. "Since the More...

From Radio Online: WHIO Radio, encompassing WHIO-FM (95.7) and WHIO-AM (1290), marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating 90 years of broadcasting in Dayton, OH. The stations have been pivotal in delivering news, sports, and talk radio, deeply embedding themselves in the fabric of the More...

From Radio Insight: Lakeland Media, a 50/50 partnership of John David Linder’s Linder Media LLC and Lynn Ketelsen’s Ketelsen Media LLC, will purchase Headwaters Media’s three stations in Atwater and Benson MN for $375,000. The deal for Classic Rock “94.1 The Loon” KKLN Atwater/Willmar, Classic Hits 93.5 KSCR-FM Benson, and Classic Country 1290 KBMO/103.5 K278CX Benson is structured with $200,000 going to seller John Jennings in a consulting agreement through January 2027. KKLN will join Lakeland Media’s other holdings in the Willmar market that includes Classic Country “Big Country 100.1” KOLV Olivia, Hot AC “Q102” 102.5 KQIC Willmar, Classic Hits “106.5 The Train” KLFN Sunburg, and News/Talk 1340 KWLM/96.3 K242CF Willmar and 101.1 K266CM Sunburg. Harold Bearden’s AMS Radio sells Classic Hits “Paradise 92.7” WWWH-FM Haleyville AL to Haleyville Broadcasting Company for $60,000. An LMA took effect on January 1 and new WSHF call letters are pending. Elliott Morgan’s Mud Radio LLC acquires Christian Preaching “The Light” 1490 WFAD Middlebury VT from Christian Ministries Inc. for $3000 after an LMA took effect last November. The buyer also owns Americana “Mud Radio” 101.5 WMUD-FM Brandon/Rutland VT. Kristopher Michael’s Cheyenne Broadcasting Foundation transfers 89.3 KRKU Hillsdale WY, 89.5 KRFY-FM Fort Laramie WY, 89.5 KBBE Georgetown CO, and 89.7 KVAM Flower Pot AZ to his father’s Vic Michael’s Cedar Cove Broadcasting for $40,000. Community Public Media sells Community 89.1 KPVL Postville IA to the Matthew Middlebrooke led American Christian Radio for $25,000. The buyer owns three other non-comms in Aberdeen SD, Beloit KS, and Minot ND and three construction permits. The unrelated Community Public Radio donates its CP for 89.3 WNBA Milledgeville GA to Seacoast Radio Network Corp. Seacoast operates the Christian AC “Star FM” webcaster. Mike Runion’s AOK Broadcasting sells its CP for 90.9 Pahrump NV to Geno and Penny Munari’s Reading, Writing, Arithmetic Inc. for $1. The buyers currently own 107.1 KIYQ-LP Las Vegas, which they will divest ahead of closing. Translator SalesCumberland Valley Christian Radio purchases 99.9 W260DD Lees Crossroads PA from Four Rivers Community Broadcasting Corp. for $10,000. With the deal, the translator will shift from rebroadcasting Four Rivers’ 88.3 WZXQ Chambersburg to the buyer’s “The Bridge” 91.3 WPFG Carlisle. more

From Radio Online: Southern California's hard-rock station, previously known as "The Drive," has undergone a significant rebranding and expansion, now reaching into Las Vegas with a new identity as "Highway Rock." The station, broadcasting on KHYZ-HD3 (99.7), has embraced a refreshed name that more vividly encapsulates its More...

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From Radio Online: The Jacksonville music and sports community is grieving the loss of a well-known figure, Eric Leffler, affectionately known by fans as DJ EL. Leffler, a prominent radio personality on WPLA (107.3 Planet Radio), also served as the in-game DJ for the Jacksonville Jaguars and at major events like NASCAR races More...

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