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From Radio Online: iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports and#43; Entertainment today announced a new partnership to launch the Women's Sports Audio Network (WSAN), the first-ever audio platform dedicated to women's sports. The new audio platform is dedicated to covering women's sports competitions, including athletes' stories on and More...

From Radio Online: NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the helm of NAB through 2029. He's been with NAB for over a decade. During LeGeyt's tenure, the organization has advocated for policies that level the playing field with big tech, enable access to AM radio in the More...

From Radio Insight: NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the helm of NAB through 2029, NAB Joint Board Chair Perry Sook announced today. LeGeyt has been with NAB for over a decade, demonstrating exceptional leadership on behalf of America?s radio and television broadcasters. ?NAB and its members are thrilled to have Curtis LeGeyt leading our advocacy efforts in Washington and delighted about his contract extension,? said Sook, Chairman and CEO of Nexstar Media Group. ?Curtis has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic thinking and an unwavering dedication to the future of broadcasting, ensuring NAB remains at the forefront of innovation. We are confident in his ability to drive continued success for NAB and its members.? “I am deeply honored to be entrusted with the leadership of NAB,? said LeGeyt. ?Representing the broadcast television and radio stations that unite our communities during this transformative period in media is a privilege. The growing importance of our stations in delivering news and information Americans can trust drives my commitment to this vital industry. I am grateful for the faith placed in me by the NAB Board of Directors and our members, and I am committed to an innovation agenda that allows local TV and radio to thrive well into the future for the betterment of our communities.” During LeGeyt?s tenure as president and CEO, the organization has successfully advocated for policies that level the playing field with big tech, enable access to AM radio in the automobile, prevent a new radio performance fee and further the deployment of ATSC 3.0. Additionally, NAB achieved a significant reduction in broadcast regulatory fees for local stations and successfully litigated for the Federal Communications Commission to provide a meaningful review of broadcast ownership rules. LeGeyt has also provided steady leadership and strategic direction for the revitalization of NAB Show in the post-COVID era. This successful event, which took place last week in Las Vegas, Nev., is synonymous with innovation in broadcasting and is the world?s largest media and entertainment conference. Strong revenue from NAB Show and its marquee events, combined with support from association members, has contributed to NAB?s fiscal health and long-term security more

From Radio Insight: The Federal Trade Commission voted today by a 3-2 margin to ban non-compete agreements in contracts. Under the new rule, which will take effect in 120 days pending litigation, existing noncompetes for the vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable after the rule?s effective date. Some senior executive noncompetes, which the FTC says represents less than 0.75% of all workers, can remain in force under the final rule but employers are banned from entering into or attempting to enforce any new noncompetes even for senior executives. Employers will be required to provide notice to workers other than senior executives who are bound by an existing noncompete that they will not be enforcing any noncompetes against them. Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. ?Noncompete clauses keep wages low, suppress new ideas, and rob the American economy of dynamism, including from the more than 8,500 new startups that would be created a year once noncompetes are banned,? said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. ?The FTC?s final rule to ban noncompetes will ensure Americans have the freedom to pursue a new job, start a new business, or bring a new idea to market.? The FTC estimates that the final rule banning noncompetes will lead to new business formation growing by 2.7% per year, resulting in more than 8,500 additional new businesses created each year. The final rule is expected to result in higher earnings for workers, with estimated earnings increasing for the average worker by an additional $524 per year, and it is expected to lower health care costs by up to $194 billion over the next decade. In addition, the final rule is expected to help drive innovation, leading to an estimated average increase of 17,000 to 29,000 more patents each year for the next 10 years under the final rule. Noncompetes are a widespread and often exploitative practice imposing contractual conditions that prevent workers from taking a new job or starting a new business. Noncompetes often force workers to either stay in a job they want to leave or bear other significant harms and costs, such as being forced to switch to a lower-paying field, being forced to relocate, being forced to leave the workforce altogether, or being forced to defend against expensive litigation. An estimated 30 million workers?nearly one in five Americans?are subject to a noncompete. Under the FTC?s new rule, existing noncompetes for the vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable after the rule?s effective date.*Existing noncompetes for senior executives – who represent less than 0.75% of workers – can remain in force under the FTC?s final rule, but employers are banned from entering into or attempting to enforce any new noncompetes, even if they involve senior executives.*Employers will be required to provide notice to workers other than senior executives who are bound by an existing noncompete that they will not be enforcing any noncompetes against them. In January 2023, the FTC issued a*proposed rule which was subject to a 90-day public comment period. The FTC received more than 26,000 comments on the proposed rule, with over 25,000 comments in support of the FTC?s proposed ban on noncompetes. The comments informed the FTC?s final rulemaking process, with the FTC carefully reviewing each comment and making changes to the proposed rule in response to the public?s feedback. In the final rule, the Commission has determined that it is an unfair method of competition, and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, for employers to enter into noncompetes with workers and to enforce certain noncompetes. The Commission found that noncompetes tend to negatively affect competitive conditions in labor markets by inhibiting efficient matching between workers and employers. The Commission also found that noncompetes tend to negatively affect competitive conditions in product and service markets, inhibiting new business formation and innovation. There is also evidence that noncompetes lead to increased market concentration and higher prices for consumers. Alternatives to NoncompetesThe Commission found that employers have several alternatives to noncompetes that still enable firms to protect their investments without having to enforce a noncompete. Trade secret laws and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) both provide employers with well-established means to protect proprietary and other sensitive information. Researchers estimate that over 95% of workers with a noncompete already have an NDA. The Commission also finds that instead of using noncompetes to lock in workers, employers that wish to retain employees can compete on the merits for the worker?s labor services by improving wages and working conditions. Changes from the NPRMUnder the final rule, existing noncompetes for senior executives can remain in force. Employers, however, are prohibited from entering into or enforcing new noncompetes with senior executives. The final rule defines senior executives as workers earning more than $151,164 annually and who are in policy-making positions. Additionally, the Commission has eliminated a provision in the proposed rule that would have required employers to legally modify existing noncompetes by formally rescinding them. That change will help to streamline compliance. Instead, under the final rule, employers will simply have to provide notice to workers bound to an existing noncompete that the noncompete agreement will not be enforced against them in the future. To aid employers? compliance with this requirement, the Commission has included model language in the final rule that employers can use to communicate to workers. The Commission vote to approve the issuance of the final rule was 3-2 with Commissioners Melissa Holyoak and Andrew N. Ferguson voting no. Commissioners? written statements will follow at a later date. The*final rule will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register. Once the rule is effective, market participants can report information about a suspected violation of the rule to the Bureau of Competition by emailing*noncompete@ftc.gov. more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia is partnering with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment to launch Women?s Sports Audio Network (WSAN). The new brand is described as the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women?s sports podcasts, daily sports reports, spotlights and audio vignettes, social content, promotion and industry event presence, and will be available across iHeartMedia?s broadcast, digital and podcast platforms and everywhere podcasts are heard. Deep Blue, which provides agency services including strategy, media, creative, and experiential to brands who seek to directly and intentionally invest and tell stories in the women?s sports space, is led by Founder/CEO Laura Correnti and former WNBA star Sue Bird as Chief Strategy Officer. The new WSAN will offer talent and programming year-round with talent such as former ESPN personality Sarah Spain and former WNBA and US Olympic Basketball star Sheryl Swoopes among the first talent brought on board. iHeart has committed to running dedicated women’s sports reports daily across its network of over 500 stations and digital streams serving multiple formats. Deep Blue CEO Correnti stated, “While women?s sports continue to break ratings and attendance records on a seemingly regular basis ? it?s imperative the media marketplace and commercial investment keep pace to not just meet consumer demand, but sustain this growth market. By partnering with iHeartMedia, we?re unlocking the ability to immediately share more women?s sports stories with more fans while addressing the need for more discovery, visibility and scale ? a common pain point for the advertising and media marketplace in this space. This partnership effectively moves the coverage of women?s sports from 15% to 90% overnight through the power of audio.” iHeartMedia Chief Marketing Officer Gayle Troberman added, “Women?s sports are on fire and so is audio. The timing is perfect to deliver on the massive fan excitement today and most importantly use the power of iHeart?s massive audience reach to ensure women?s sports gets the attention it deserves. We all win when the athletes, the fans and the brands get to play together every day in the biggest audio arena on the planet at iHeart.” more

From Radio Insight: There is encouragement for Top 40 radio, and radio overall, in Top 40?s last near-extinction-level-event. In 1993-94, the format was upstaged by Hip-Hop/R&B, by the ?new rock revolution? at Alternative radio, and by the Country radio that both listeners and stations had fled to. In 1995, Top 40 began making its way back. In the year before ?Macarena,? and the year before the year before teen pop returned to American radio, the hits that doled out hope to Top 40 PDs every few weeks came from a few places. There were Real McCoy and Corona, helping dance ramp up for the following year?s explosion. There were Green Day and Live. There were TLC and Montell Jordan, although their hits got way less CHR airplay than you would think now. And it took two years for Top 40 to play Notorious B.I.G. at all. In 1995, there was, in particular, a surprising amount of acoustic pop/rock from Sheryl Crow, Hootie and the Blowfish, Melissa Etheridge, Blues Traveler, and the Dave Matthews Band. (Martin Page?s ?In the House of Stone and Light? went in that pile, too, at the time, although it doesn?t endure the same way.) Most had the endorsement of Alternative radio, but they also had the rootsy/folky aspects that only find an opening at pop radio at odd intervals.* The acoustic-leaning pop hitmakers of 1995 weren?t yet defined as Triple-A acts. By the end of the year, they had become Modern AC acts, as that format took shape around them. Mostly, they were the artists that helped CHR reclaim some of the listeners who had liked early ?90s country (particularly Garth Brooks) for its connection to ?70s mellow rock, something confirmed by Hootie’s Darius Rucker later landing in Country. “Only Wanna Be With You” feels like just another ’90s AC song now, but an uptempo Hootie hit after two ballads was a big deal then. During CHR?s doldrums, I am often vulnerable to seizing on any signs of a turnaround. ?Two Princes? by Spin Doctors wasn?t the record that began CHR?s turnaround in 1993. It was the song that burned beyond listenability for many at the time because Top 40 had nothing else to play for the next four years. Writing for Billboard during those years, I would pitch a trend story as soon as there were three hits of the same type to write about. But it is interesting to look at Teddy Swims?s ?Lose Control? and Benson Boone?s ?Beautiful Things? at Nos. 1 and 2; a second Noah Kahan hit, now cracking the top 10; and Hozier?s ?Too Sweet? and wonder if we are in a transition year of the sort that 1995 represented. Swims and Kahan began at Triple-A. Only the streaming success of ?Eat Your Young? a year ago offered any hint that Hozier might return to Top 40 from a permanent residency there. A year ago, the trend story was the surge of Country crossovers. In 1993-94, CHR tried to combat Country?s popularity by mostly ignoring it. Last year, with not enough hits of its own, Top 40 was willing to play Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs. By early this year, it was starting to regret that decision. ?Lose Control? offers a similar raw earnestness to Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson?s ?Save Me,? the biggest current crossover title, but it doesn?t have to be shared with a bigger format. ?Too Sweet? is something else: an uptempo record, not neo-disco, already generating enough social media and streaming activity to arrive at radio as a hit. On the morning of its release, I thought ?CHR could play that.? Almost immediately, KMVQ (99.7 Now) San Francisco was. It also benefits from being the song-you-didn?t-expect-from-a-particular artist. ?Rolling in the Deep? was that more than a decade ago. So, recently, was ?Greedy.? April 2024 is not April 1995, when every current-based format except CHR was vital. Consolidation was already in progress, and the effects of the early-?90s recession were already being cited as part of the drive to bless it through legislation, but only Top 40?s future was in doubt, not that of radio. In 1995, not every market yet had a viable CHR again. It would take the well-financed launch of WKTU New York in 1996 to create that momentum. Could radio create a galvanizing station of that sort again? There is one more odd parallel to 1995, though. April?s almost-hits included the intersection of Euro-dance and Country that was ?Cotton Eye Joe? by Rednex. Beyonc? might well have heard that one in Houston?s clubs, but Country radio declared its interest quickly, even in Houston, where that song actually had a recent history on Country radio.* As new music struggles against the advantages of older music at the moment, galvanizing songs of any sort are encouraging as we head for May 23 and the song of summer handicap. As I write this, we will have new Taylor Swift music within hours. Having a strong suite of potential hits ? already plenty of uptempo dance as well as the event of the Beyonc? album and its multiple playable songs ? is good news for radio in general. What will we do with it? more

From Radio Online: Latin music revenues in the U.S. outpaced the overall market for a second consecutive time, hitting $1.4 billion and representing 16% growth over 2022. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released a revenue report on Tuesday capturing the ways fans listen and engage with the genre as it More...

From Radio Online: Premiere Networks inks a long-term agreement with Jesse Kelly to renew and extend his relationship with the company, effective immediately. Under the new deal, Kelly will continue his role as host of "The Jesse Kelly Show," which airs on more than 200 stations in markets including WOR-AM/New York, More...

From Radio Online: Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) recently introduced H.R.8072, Broadcast VOICES Act, in the House and Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the legislation in the Senate, S.4158. The bill would direct the FCC to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other More...

From Radio Online: Lemonada Media has announced launch details for "Fail Better," a new original podcast hosted by actor, writer, director, author and singer/songwriter David Duchovny. Launching May 7, each week Duchovny will explore the topic of failure in all its forms, from the professional to the personal, and the ways in More...

From Radio Online: RAB, BMI and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW), have announced the dates for the 16th annual Rising Through the Ranks. The program will begin with one virtual event taking place from 11am-2pm CT on August 13, prior to the participants meeting in person on August 20-22 in Nashville. As in years More...

From Radio Online: Max Media promotes market and radio veteran Jay West to Operations Manager of its Hampton Roads cluster. Before rejoining Max Media in January, 2020 to become afternoon personality and subsequently Brand Manager for WTWV-FM (92.9 The Wave) in Norfolk, West made stops at WIOQ andamp; WBEB in Philadelphia, KNRJ in More...

From Radio Online: Audacy is launching Audacy Sports to deliver a selling proposition to the ad-buying marketplace. Aggregating its broadcast, digital and podcast inventory under Audacy Sports unleashes an opportunity for advertisers to connect with some 43 million monthly listeners across the company's sports portfolio. This More...

From Radio Insight: Max Media has promoted Jay West to Operations Manager of its Norfolk VA cluster. West joined the company in January 2020 as afternoon host at AC ?92.9 The Wave? WTWV-FM Suffolk and rose to Program Director of the station two months later. He previously spent nine years as APD/MD/afternoon host at Rhythmic CHR ?Z104? 104.5 WNVZ from 1995-2004 followed by a fourteen year run at Sinclair Communications where he hosted afternoons at Variety Hits ?93.7 Bob-FM? WPYA and programmed short-lived CHR ?106.1 The Zone? WZNR until his exit in July 2018. Earlier in his career, West worked at WIOQ & WBEB Philadelphia, KNRJ Houston, WKSE Buffalo, WLUM Milwaukee and KIVA Albuquerque. VP/Market Manager Keith Barton stated, “I am very excited to announce Jay West’s promotion to Operations Manager. Jay’s exceptional leadership skills and deep understanding of our industry make him the ideal candidate to lead our team. We are confident that his strategic vision and passion for excellence will drive continued success for this cluster of stations” West commented, “The Max Media cluster in Hampton Roads is poised for greater successes. Our brands are focused, and I?m elated to have the privilege to lead this extraordinary team for Vice President and Market Manager Keith Barton.” West takes the Operations Manager role that had most recently been held by Mike ‘Moose’ Smith. Smith joined Max Media in September 2022 and exited last month. more

From Radio Insight: SiriusXM has announced that its true-crime channel “Crime Junkie Radio” will launch on its app and in cars with its new 360L streaming feature exclusively on Friday, April 26 at 8am. The channel will debut with the premiere of the new show “Crime Junkie AF” hosted by Ashley Flowers. The channel will also feature archived episodes of Flowers’ “Crime Junkie” podcast and other shows from audiochuck’s portfolio including “The Deck”. SiriusXM describes the new channel as “the go-to for the most compelling, thought-provoking, and elevated true crime content, with gripping storytelling, exclusive interviews, and in-depth explorations of real investigations and the people and circumstances involved in them.” The channel was born out of SiriusXM’s 2021 agreement with audiochuck for exclusive ad sales rights to the network’s portfolio. New episodes of “Crime Junkie AF” will premiere on the channel on the last Friday of each month. more

From Radio Insight: Audacy has announced the launch of a new Audacy Sports sales vertical. Audacy Sports is made up of the company’s 40 owned and operated Sports formatted radio stations, 160 Sports stations on its app, its podcast network, 150 professional and collegiate play-by-play rights, the Infinity Sports Network (formerly CBS Sports Radio) and BetQL Network. The company states that it “creates more live, local and original premium audio sports content than any other media company. Aggregating its market-leading broadcast, digital and podcast inventory under Audacy Sports unleashes a market-differentiating opportunity for advertisers to connect with 43 million monthly listeners across the company?s sports portfolio while continuing to build equity in the Audacy brand. This announcement follows Audacy?s recent unveiling of Audacy Podcasts, a move to consolidate its podcast production and go-to-market monetization approach.” SVP of Sports Monetization Lee Davis says, “We?re thrilled to bring together our unrivaled sports portfolio under Audacy Sports. Consolidating our cross-platform sellable assets under one name creates a compelling opportunity for brands to connect with listeners at scale ? through our digital and broadcast network platforms or locally, through our owned sports stations ? wherever and whenever they tune into Audacy content.” The new vertical will launch at Thursday’s NFL Draft in Detroit with the company hosting a radio row for many of its brands and a private Jelly Roll concert. more

From Radio Insight: Premiere Networks has announced it has agreed to a three year contract extension with Jesse Kelly to continue as host of the “Jesse Kelly Show”. Kelly joined Premiere Networks in June 2021 to take over the 6-9pm Eastern timeslot that had previously been held by Buck Sexton. The show was previously based at 950 KPRC Houston and was originally distributed by Key Networks and now airs on over 200 stations. Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott stated, “We?re delighted to extend our partnership with Jesse Kelly. Since joining our industry-leading talk lineup three years ago, we?ve watched him build a loyal following of passionate fans who value his authentic, bold and relatable brand of entertainment. We look forward to many years of continued success together.Since joining our industry-leading talk lineup three years ago, we?ve watched him build a loyal following of passionate fans who value his authentic, bold and relatable brand of entertainment. We look forward to many years of continued success together.” Kelly added, “As blessed as I am to be part of Premiere, I know they?re twice as blessed to have me. I can?t wait for three more years of being the Da Vinci of the airwaves.” more

From Radio Insight: After exiting Mid-West Family Broadcasting at the end of January, Krista Hatcher is joining iHeartMedia Madison to host 2-4pm on CHR “Z104” WZEE and weekends on “96.3 Star Country” WMAD starting Monday, April 29. Hatcher most recently hosted middays at Mid-West Family AC ?Magic 98? WMGN from September 2022 until her layoff at the end of January and five years in mornings on MWFB Rhythmic CHR “93.1 Jamz” WJQM from 2015-2022. She also spent seven years in mornings at WKFR Kalamazoo, nights at Alternative ?96.9 The Fox? WWWX Appleton, mornings at ?95.7 The Rock? WRQT La Crosse, and has worked in television in Madison. more

From Radio Insight: Skyrocket Radio, a leader in digital solutions for small-market radio stations, is excited to announce the launch of its revolutionary new mobile app designed specifically for radio stations. This innovative app is set to transform how stations engage with their audiences, offering seamless integration and enhanced listener experiences across multiple devices. For over a decade, Skyrocket Radio has been providing cutting-edge website solutions tailored to the unique needs of small-market radio stations. Our commitment to enhancing digital engagement continues with this latest offering, consolidating various digital interactions into one user-friendly platform. Key Features of the New Mobile App: Direct Integration: The app seamlessly pulls content from our radio station websites, including live streams, podcasts, news, contests, and event updates, providing listeners with real-time access. In-Car Connectivity: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility is included to ensure listeners can access their favorite stations and station podcasts directly from their vehicle’s dashboard while on the move. Real-Time Interaction: Push notifications allow stations to maintain constant contact with their audience, alerting them to breaking news, upcoming events, contests, and special broadcasts. Optimal Device Experience: The app is meticulously designed to offer a superior user experience across all devices, from smartphones to tablets, adapting to the user’s device of choice for viewing content. Station Homepages: Each station on the app has a customizable homepage, allowing them to display content targeted to their listeners. *iOS app users can choose a favorite station in the settings, so their favorite station appears on each load. Enhanced Customization: Radio stations can utilize a custom page builder within the app to tailor content and advertisements directly to their audience, enhancing engagement and monetization opportunities. Transparent Pricing: Skyrocket Radio offers an all-inclusive monthly pricing model that includes full access to all features without requiring a long-term commitment or charging per-station fees. Skyrocket Radio’s Dedication to Innovation: “We’re thrilled to introduce our new mobile app to the radio industry,” said Jim Sherwood, Founder of Skyrocket Radio. This app is more than just a tool for listening; it’s a comprehensive engagement platform that empowers stations to manage and display content efficiently, connect with listeners in real-time, and extend their reach into every aspect of their audience’s lives, especially during commutes and travel. This launch is just the first step. We have more exciting updates happening later this year.” Skyrocket Radio has been dedicated to providing high-quality digital solutions to small-market radio stations for over ten years, helping them to compete effectively in the digital age. This new app is a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in the radio industry, specifically local radio. Availability: The new mobile app is now available for integration, but you must be a Skyrocket Radio website client to take advantage of the platform. For more information and demonstrations or to get started with the app, please visit https://www.skyrocketradio.com/radio-station-apps or contact Skyrocket Radio at 601-503-0933. more

Radio Insight announced today that KFCO dropped its "Kingdom" brand two weeks after its new Christian hip hop format debuted. The article mentioned that "Kingdom FM" and "Kingdom Radio" are trademarked by Airwaves for Jesus Inc., owner of WJYO Fort Myers, FL, which calls itself "91.5 Kingdom FM." KFCO is now just calling itself "KFCO 107.1." Full article: https://radioinsight.com/headlines/267767/kfco-denver-drops-its-kingdom-name/

From Radio Online: After nearly three decades in operation, Genesis Communications Network (GCN), is closing down. According to GCN, their last broadcast day is Sunday, May 5. Over the years, GCN became one of the premiere independent radio syndicators known for their wide range of shows, capable engineering and attentive More...

From Radio Online: Salem Podcast Network will launch the "Happy Women" podcast, hosted by Jennifer Horn and Katie Gorka, on Tuesday, April 23 with two episodes released each week. Horn is a veteran radio broadcaster beginning at CRN Digital Talk Radio. In 2006, she joined "Good Day with Doug Stephan" More...

From Radio Online: Veteran radio personality Barry McKay joins WGH-FM (97.3 The Eagle) in Norfolk for midday responsibilities, currently held by 30-year market veteran APD/Music Director Karen West. She'll make the jump from middays to Eagle Mornings as a one woman show. McKay's journey in radio started at WTBO in Cumberland, More...

From Radio Online: SiriusXM will offer football fans coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft, with live announcements of every selection from every round and analysis on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel, as well as additional NFL Draft-focused programming on the SiriusXM College Sports Radio channel. From the More...

From Radio Online: Skyrocket Radio, a provider of digital solutions for small-market radio, has announced the launch of its new mobile app designed specifically for stations. The app offers seamless integration and enhanced listener experiences across multiple devices. This offering, consolidates various digital interactions More...

From Radio Online: National radio network WayFM announces a special takeover event featuring the Grammy Award winning group for King andamp; Country, Joel and Luke Smallbone, along with a special appearance from their mother Helen Smallbone. The takeover will air on WayFM on Wednesday, April 24, from 4-6pm CT. During the event, for More...

From Radio Insight: Two weeks after launching Christian Hip Hop “Kingdom 107.1” KFCO Bennett/Denver CO, Pillar Media dropped all references to the brand on Friday. The station is now operating just under its call letters as “KFCO 107.1“. KFCO had debuted its new “Kingdom” brand on Thursday, April 4 following Pillar Media’s acquisition of it from Max Media. While the reasoning behind the quick rebrand is unknown, a quick trademark search shows that “Kingdom FM” and “Kingdom Radio” are trademarked by Airwaves for Jesus, Inc. for use on their “91.5 Kingdom FM” WJYO Fort Myers FL. If so, this would be the second time in its history that KFCO was forced to quickly rebrand following a format change. When Max Media first launched its Classic Hip Hop format in December 2014, it did so as “Fly 107.1” before quickly shifting to “Flo 107.1“. more

From Radio Insight: Alpha Media Hip Hop “104.9 The Beat” KBTE Program Director and afternoon host ‘Amy O’ Garza was killed this weekend in a motorcycle accident in San Antonio at the age of 44. Garza had been with KBTE since 2009 previously working in promotions and sales before rising to PD. A native of Laredo, she began her career in her hometown and Austin at Border Media between 2001 and 2009. WOAI-TV reports that she was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle driving on US 90 around 2:00am on Saturday when a pickup truck sideswiped the motorcycle and was pronounced dead on the scene. KCBD-TV adds that neither rider of the motorcycle were wearing helmets and that the pickup driver fled the scene. The driver of the motorcycle is currently hospitalized in stable condition. Alpha Media Lubbock SVP/Market Manager Jay Richardson St. released a statement commenting, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Amy. It is rare to find a person as passionate as she was to her career and community. I had the opportunity to work with Amy for the last 14 years and she was the face and energy behind 104.9 The Beat. It is impossible to replace what she brought to our organization and to the people of Lubbock.” Garza’s brother ‘Johnny O’ Olivares is also a longtime personality and programmer best known for his 17 year run as PD/morning host at iHeartMedia Rhythmic CHR “Wild 104” KBFM McAllen TX from 2004-2021. He has also spent time in Corpus Christi and Houston. more

From Radio Online: BIA Advisory Services has published the second edition of its Hispanic Radio Station Directory, a free guide to the diverse cross-section of Spanish-language stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Included are nearly 2,000 commercial and non-commercial AM and FM stations in over 100 different formats that More...

From Radio Online: Veteran Memphis radio personality Argo is appointed to afternoons on WGKX-FM (KIX 106) in Memphis. He debuted Monday on the Cumulus Country outlet and can be heard weekdays from 3-7pm. Argo is a familiar voice on Memphis radio, having been on-air at 96X, FM100 and WMBZ (The Buzz) during his career. An avid More...