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From Radio Online: Donna B. Hall, former publisher of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and a veteran media executive, has come out of retirement to lead the executive coaching firm Robertson Lowstuter. The firm was recently acquired by The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS), and Hall will now lead the newly acquired division as More...

From Radio Insight: Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, proudly announces the remarkably deserving Erica Farber, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau as the recipient of its inaugural ?Impact Award.? This prestigious new accolade is dedicated to honoring a woman who has effected positive change on multiple fronts. A true champion of service, this individual actively engages with impactful organizations, generously contributing their time, wisdom, network, and resources. They are deeply involved, consistently doing the work necessary to drive meaningful change. For over 12 years, Erica has served as President and CEO of the RAB (Radio Advertising Bureau). Her advocacy for the broadcasting industry has helped drive business, grow advertising revenue, and communicate Radio’s digital transition. Prior to the RAB, Farber was the CEO of the radio consulting and Internet service provider, The Farber Connection LLC, a firm she founded in 2010. During her fifteen-year tenure at Radio & Records, Farber held various positions including COO, President, Publisher, and CEO. Farber has held nearly every position in Radio Sales & Management including rising through the ranks at the INTEREP Companies and serving as Executive Vice President/Radio Development Director. During the early years of her career, she held positions at KRTH-FM, KABC-TV, and KIIS-AM in Los Angeles. Her radio management career grew quickly when she was appointed General Sales Manager and General Manager of WROR-FM in Boston in the same year. Her success then led to an appointment as Vice President/General Manager of WXLO-FM, In New York. In 2021, Farber was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, marking a pinnacle achievement in a career dedicated to excellence and innovation in the radio industry. Erica is a founding member of Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc, and is an active and integral member of the board. Going forward, recipients of this honor will be awarded with The Erica Farber Impact Award, as the award will carry her name far into the future. Said MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff,* ?What more can be said about Erica that hasn?t yet been said? She is a strategic thinker and true trendsetter who gives generously of her time and wisdom. MIW is*a better organization because of her.* The industry has been enriched in countless ways because of her. What an impact this woman has made!? ?I am deeply honored,? Erica stated. ?Being recognized by such influential women in the industry is incredibly meaningful and humbling to me. I owe immense gratitude to the mentors and inspirational women who have supported and uplifted me along the way. They are the foundation of my success. My heartfelt thanks go to Ruth and the MIW Board, and to all of you who share my passion for radio and the impactful work we are privileged to do every day.? more

From Radio Online: Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) announces Erica Farber, President andamp; Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau as the recipient of its inaugural "Impact Award." This new accolade is dedicated to honoring a woman who has effected positive change on multiple fronts. A true champion of More...

From Radio Online: Urban One reported has received a letter from the listing qualifications department of Nasdaq notifying the company that it was not in compliance with requirements of its listing rule. This after not having timely filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended More...

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick ink a partnership with sports media brand Jomboy Media to add the "Jimmy's Three Things" and "Wake N' Jake" podcasts to The Dan Patrick Podcast Network, effective immediately. "Jimmy's Three Things" and "Wake N' Jake" -- individually hosted by Jomboy More...

From Radio Online: Entravision flips KDVA-FM/Phoenix to "Fuego 106.7 FM," a curated combination of Latin Urban beats and Musica Mexicana rhythms. The new format will feature Latin hits from artists such as Peso Pluma, Karol G, Xavi, Anitta, Fuerza Regida and Bad Bunny -- targeting Arizona's Latino bilingual and bicultural More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with today’s Day 1 update including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose, and Middlesex/Somerset/Union. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. New YorkiHeartMedia AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW New York climbs 7.7 – 8.4 – 8.6 to expand its lead and rises to what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its largest ever non-Christmas music share. iHeart Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ holds at a 6.9 share, while sister CHR “Z100” WHTZ is off 5.6 to 5.2. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM is up 4.6 to 4.9 followed by News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM up 4.5 to 4.6. Public News/Talk 93.9 WNYC-FM is down 4.7 to 4.0. Red Apple Media Conservative Talk 770 WABC is up 3.5 – 3.8 – 4.0. Los AngelesAudacy Classic Hits “K-Earth 101” KRTH maintains its lead holding at a 6.0 share. iHeartMedia AC 103.5 KOST trends down 7.0 – 6.0 – 5.6. iHeart Talk 640 KFI inches up 5.4 to 5.5. iHeart Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG is down 5.0 to 4.5. Univision Spanish AC “107.5 K-Love” KLVE rises 3.7 to 4.2 to tie Audacy Rhythmic AC “94.7 The Wave” KTWV as it dips 4.3 to 4.2. Univision Spanish Adult Hits “Recuerdo 98.3/103.9” KRCD/KRCV rises 3.4 – 3.9. Audacy Variety Hits “93.1 Jack-FM” KCBS-FM is down 3.8 to 3.3. ChicagoiHeartMedia Soft AC “93.9 Lite-FM” WLIT maintains its lead up 6.7 to 6.8, while Hubbard Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” WDRV holds at a 6.6. iHeart Adult R&B “V103” WVAZ is up 5.1 to 5.5. Audacy News 780 WBBM/105.9 WCFS holds at a 5.4, while AAA 93.1 WXRT is steady at a 5.0. Cumulus Media Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM trends up 3.3 – 3.5 – 4.0 for what Huff notes is its largest share since November 2021. Audacy Gold CHR “B96” WBBM-FM slowly climbs 1.5 – 1.7 – 1.9. Public News/Talk 91.5 WBEZ slides 2.7 – 2.4 – 2.0. Dallas/Fort WorthUnivision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 94.1” KLNO continues to trend up 3.2 – 4.3 – 4.9 – 5.1 to lead the newly minted Market #4 for the second straight month. Service Broadcasting Adult R&B “Smooth R&B 105.7” KRNB moves 4.8 to 4.7 to tie for second with Audacy Classic Hits “98.7 The Spot” KSPF as it rises 4.2 to 4.7. Audacy Variety Hits “100.3 Jack-FM” KJKK continues to gain 3.5 – 3.7 – 4.1 – 4.5 for its largest share since March 2022. Public News/Talk 90.1 KERA-FM gains 4.0 to 4.2, which Huff notes ties its largest share ever set in December 2023. Tying for fifth is iHeartMedia AC “Star 102.1” KDGE down 4.8 to 4.2. Cumulus Media Sports “The Ticket” 1310 KTCK/96.7 KTCK-FM falls 4.9 to 3.6. Salem Christian AC 94.9 KLTY is down 4.3 to 3.6. Hope Media Group Christian AC “89.7 Way-FM” KAWA jumps 1.9 to 3.1. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 94.5” KZMJ is up 1.8 to 2.4. San FranciscoBonneville AC 96.5 KOIT holds its lead down 8.7 to 8.4. Public News/Talk 88.5 KQED-FM slides 7.9 – 7.6 – 7.2. Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC is off 6.7 to 6.5. Bonneville CHR “99.7 Now” KMVQ slips 6.1 to 5.6. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Star 101.3” KIOI rises 3.7 to 4.4 to tie sister Soft AC “98.1 The Breeze” KISQ as it dips 4.6 to 4.4. iHeartMedia Hip Hop 106.1 KMEL jumps 3.4 to 4.2. Cumulus Classic Rock “107.7 The Bone” KSAN trends up 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.1. Houston/GalvestonHope Media Group Christian AC 89.3 KSBJ is down 7.7 to 7.3, but that is enough to move to the top spot in Houston for just the second monthly in its history. iHeartMedia AC “Sunny 99.1” KODA continues its post-holiday slide 8.2 to 7.0. Radio One Classic Rock “107.5/106.9 The Eagle” KGLK/KHPT is up 5.3 – 5.6 – 5.9. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 102.1” KMJQ rebounds 6.1 – 5.2 – 5.6. iHeartMedia Alternative “94.5 The Buzz” KTBZ-FM climbs 3.4 – 4.9 – 5.1 – 5.5. Radio One Country “93Q” KKBQ slides 5.8 – 5.2 – 4.8. Estrella Media Norteno “107.9 El Norte” KQQK is down 4.5 to 3.9. AtlantaCox Classic Rock “97.1 The River” WSRV holds at a 7.8 share and is followed by sister News/Talk 750 WSB/95.5 WSBB rising 7.3 to 7.7 and AC “B98.5” WSB-FM up 6.6 to 6.9. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 107.5/97.5” WAMJ/WUMJ slides 7.9 – 7.4 – 6.3 and Gospel “Praise 102.5” WPZE is down 5.4 to 5.0. Audacy Hip Hop/R&B “V103” WVEE is up 4.0 to 4.5. Cox Adult R&B “Kiss 104.1” WALR drops 5.2 to 4.5. Cumulus CHR “Q99.7” WWWQ is up 2.5 to 3.0, while iHeartMedia CHR “Power 96.1” WWPW continues its slide 2.0 to 1.8, which Huff notes matches its record low set in January 2021. PhiladelphiaBeasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK retains its lead down 9.1 to 8.5. iHeartMedia Adult R&B 105.3 WDAS-FM rises 6.8 to 7.5. Beasley Rock 93.3 WMMR is down 8.0 to 7.3. Audacy AC “B101” WBEB is down 6.3 to 5.8 to tie News 1060 KYW/103.9 WPHI as it is down 6.0 to 5.8. Radio One R&B Oldies “Classix 107.9” WPPZ continues its trend up 2.1 – 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.4 – 3.7. Nassau/SuffolkCox Classic Rock 102.3 WBAB/95.3 WHFM extends its lead up 6.9 to 7.1. Connoisseur Media Soft AC “98.3 K-Joy” WKJY inches up 5.1 to 5.2. iHeartMedia CHR “Z100” WHTZ dips 5.5 to 5.1. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM rises 4.4 to 5.0. Audacy News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM is off 5.1 to 4.9. iHeartMedia AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW rises 2.8 to 3.6. SBS Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ gains 2.0 to 2.7. After its flip from Classic Hits “103.1 Max-FM” WBZO to Country “103.1 The Wolf” WWWF in the final weekly of the month, the station dips 2.4 to 2.3. Riverside/San BernardinoAnaheim Broadcasting Classic Hits 99.9 KOLA-FM is down from its record 11.7 share to 10.4. Audacy Country “95.1 K-Frog” KFRG holds at a 5.0 share. iHeartMedia Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG jumps 2.5 to 4.5. Entravision Spanish Adult Hits “Jose 97.5” KLYY dips 4.5 to 4.2. Univision Spanish Adult Hits “Recuerdo 98.3/103.9” KRCD/KRCV trends up 2.4 – 3.0 – 3.7. San JoseBonneville CHR “99.7 Now” KMVQ leads the publicly visible stations down 6.2 to 5.9. Sister AC 96.5 KOIT holds at a 5.5 share, while Classic Rock “98.5 K-Fox” KUFX drops 6.5 to 5.4. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 98.9/99.1” KSOL/KSQL rises 4.1 to 4.9. Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC dips 5.4 to 4.7. Alpha Meida Hot AC “Mix 106.5” KEZR jumps up 3.3 to 4.4. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Star 101.3” KIOI slips 4.4 to 3.9. SBS Regional Mexican “La Raza 93.3” KRZZ rises 2.1 to 3.1. Middlesex/Somerset/UnionTownsquare Media Talk/Classic Hits “New Jersey 101.5” WKXW reclaims the top spot up 7.2 to 7.5. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ slides 8.0 to 7.1. iHeartMedia CHR “Z100” WHTZ (5.7 to 5.8) and Audacy Hot AC “New 102.7” WNEW (5.4 to 5.8) tie for third. iHeart AC “106.7 Lite-FM” WLTW is up 4.4 to 4.8. SBS Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ rises 3.8 to 4.3. more

From Radio Online: The FCC has levied a proposed fine of $8000 against Spanish Broadcasting System's KXOL-FM in Los Angeles for failing to conduct a contest in accordance with its announced terms and to deliver a prize to the winner in the prescribed time under the contest's terms. Despite being required to deliver prizes to More...

From Radio Online: While local advertisers have a lot of different marketing options, a new analysis from Nielsen reveals that the most effective media plan consists of a base buy of AM/FM radio and digital solutions. This week's Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog examines how advertising works and why AM/FM More...

From Radio Online: Amanda Valentine is named afternoon host for Country WNNF-FM (Cat Country 94.1) in Cincinnati. She debuts on Monday, April 22 and can be heard weekdays from 3-7pm. Valentine, a CMA Award-winning personality, also hosts the popular podcast "Pound This." She previously aired in afternoons on Cincinnati's More...

From Radio Online: The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has released new broadcast station self-inspection guides for FM and television stations. These two guides assist broadcasters in conducting a self-inspection of their stations. Guides for AM, low-power and translator stations are expected to be released soon. More...

From Radio Online: Pillar Media appoints Sarah Roberts as the newest member of the Digital Team. She comes to the company from the Shine.FM Media Network where she served as Director of Concerts and Events, as well as Social Media Coordinator. In her new role, Roberts will manage Digital Operations for all of Pillar Media, More...

From Radio Insight: The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has released new broadcast station self-inspection guides for FM and television stations. These two guides assist broadcasters in conducting a self-inspection of their stations. Guides for AM, low-power and translator stations are expected to be released soon. NAB joined with the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) to provide up-to-date, standardized guidance toward compliance with FCC rules and policies. Up until 2003, the FCC published self-inspection checklists, but has ceased updating them although rules and policies have changed since that time. The guides are also intended to be used by contract inspectors who are part of the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program, which are contracted by most state broadcaster associations. Availability of the self-inspection guides will be announced at NAB Show at a joint NAB/SBE session on Tuesday, April 16, 3:30 ? 4:30 p.m. at the Connect Zone Conversation Corner (LVCC West Hall, W3943), ?FCC Enforcement ? New Self-Inspection Guides Can Help Your Station Avoid Fines.? Representatives from NAB, the National Alliance of State Broadcasters Association (NASBA) and SBE will present the new guides and will be available to answer questions. The guides will initially be a free member benefit to NAB and SBE members. The guides will be available for download from the NAB website under the Membership / Member Tools / Member Downloads tab as well as from SBE. ?NAB is excited to announce these self-inspection guides as a benefit to both NAB and SBE members,? said Robert Weller, vice president for spectrum policy at NAB. ?The success of this project was possible through close collaboration between our organizations and demonstrates the commitment of broadcasters to proper station operation.? more

From Radio Insight: Global Music Rights has announced a settlement has been reache in its multi-million dollar lawsuit against Lyndonville VT based Vermont Broadcast Associates for “the station group?s repeated and willful infringement of copyrighted songs licensed by GMR”. GMR and VBA state “they are pleased to have reached an agreement, which includes a long-term GMR license entered into between the parties, as well as settlement of past alleged infringements”. Vermont Broadcast Associates owns seven stations in northeastern Vermont. In the lawsuit, GMR had stated that “Prior to filing the lawsuit, GMR repeatedly offered a license to VBA. When GMR received no response, GMR sent a cease-and-desist letter to VBA. VBA blatantly ignored the license offers and cease-and-desist letter and continued to knowingly play popular songs by GMR?s clients without a license. GMR?s outside counsel, O?Melveny & Myers, subsequently sent VBA infringement notices. VBA took no action to stop performing the GMR songs, settle its prior infringements, or enter into a license with GMR. Left with no other recourse, GMR filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against VBA this week to protect the rights of GMR?s songwriters and composers.” GMR?s General Counsel, Emio Zizza, commented, ?We are dedicated to protecting the rights of GMR songwriters and composers, and ensuring entities publicly performing their works are appropriately licensed. Through this lawsuit, we have accomplished those endeavors, and look forward to our go-forward licensing relationship with VBA.? more

From Radio Online: Key Networks names network radio sales veteran Ron Russo as President of Sales. He'll lead the Key Networks' ad sales team and work directly with its clients, including Bloomberg Radio, to create new sales opportunities and revenue streams for the company. Russo brings over 20 years' national media sales More...

From Radio Online: Audacy appoints Ryan Hurley as the new Brand Manager of WFAN-FM andamp; AM in New York along with the Infinity Sports Network. Hurley succeeds Spike Eskin, who is departing for WIP-FM (SportsRadio 94WIP) in Philadelphia, as the lead content executive for both brands. Hurley spent the last two decades at ESPN New More...

From Radio Insight: Connoisseur Media Country “103.1 The Wolf” WWWF Bay Shore NY has introduced its first on-air staffer with the addition of Alexa Neo in middays. A Long Island native, Neo began her radio career at Nassau Community College’s 90.3 WHPC Garden City and also has worked part-time at Cox Classic Rock 102.3 WBAB Babylon and CHR 106.1 WBLI Patchogue. This is her first full-time position in radio. more

From Radio Insight: Key Networks` has announced the addition of Ron Russo as its President of Sales. Russo most recently served as President of Sales for Westwood One from 2015-23 and has previously held role as SVP of Sales for iHeartMedia New York, Senior Account Executive for CBS Radio New York, and Broadcast Media Supervisor for Macy’s. Key Networks CEO Rob Koblasz stated, “Ron Russo is highly respected in the radio industry and across the agency community, having run sales for the second largest radio network in the country. This is a significant addition to our executive leadership team and brings deep experience, tenure, and valuable industry and agency relationships to our bench at Key Networks. We thank outgoing President of Sales, Jason Wilberding, for his contributions and wish him well in the real estate endeavors he is leaving to pursue.? Russo commented, ?I?m excited to jump in with the team and build from the success they have experienced over the past several years. With its innovative focus and fresh mindset, Key Networks is well positioned to excel in this evolving marketplace.? more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media’s “Cat Country 94.1” WNNF Cincinnati has announced the addition of Amanda Valentine as afternoon host. Valentine most recently co-hosted afternoons at Hubbard Country “B105” WUBE Cincinnati from 2015 to 2019 before departing to become a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She also has spent time in her career co-hosting mornings at BiCoastal Media Country “Q100.3” KRWQ Medford OR, afternoon show producer/co-host at “Alice 105.9” KALC and morning show producer/co-host at 98.5 KYGO Denver, morning show producer/co-host at CHR WPXY Rochester, APD/morning co-host at WNKI Elmira NY, and at stations in Paducah KY and Biloxi MS. She stated, “With 20 years of radio experience behind me, I’m thrilled to return to the business after nearly five years away. Radio isn’t just a job?it’s been a love and passion of mine. I’m eager to reunite with listeners in Cincinnati, creating memorable moments, making a positive impact on the community, and having lots of fun!? WNNF Program Director Chris Elliott added, ?We are thrilled to welcome Amanda to the Cat Country family and can’t wait to get her back on the air and out in the community connecting to the incredible Country music fans in Cincinnati.?. Cumulus Cincinnati VP/Market Manager Chris Elliott stated, “Amanda is a strong addition to our growing team. In addition to her on-air experience, Amanda comes with impressive brand marketing skills.” With the arrival of Valentine to WNNF, Chris Elliott will host afternoons on Classic Rock “92.5 The Fox” WOFX-FM, while Sean Kelly moves from there to afternoons on Rock “96 Rock” 96.5 WFTK-FM. more

From Radio Insight: .Audacy has announced the appointment of Ryan Hurley as the new Brand Manager of Sports 660 WFAN/101.9 WFAN-FM New York and “Infinity Sports Network” (formerly CBS Sports Radio) and David Mayurnik as Assistant Brand Manager. Hurley joins WFAN after spending his entire career from 2004 to 2023 at “98.7 ESPN” WEPN-FM New York starting as a producer. He rose to Executive Producer of The Michael Kay Show from 2005-12, was Assistant Program Director from 2012-17, and Program Director until his exit last April. Mayurnik has been Program Director of CBS Sports Radio since January 2019 after a long run as a producer at the network since its launch in 2013. He also has been a News Operations Manager and Executive Producer of the New York Yankees Radio Network since starting at CBS Radio New York in 2005. ?Ryan knows radio, sports and New York, making him a triple threat to take the reins of WFAN, which continues to be the city’s most influential and dominant sports platform,? said Chris Oliviero, New York Market President, Audacy. ?In addition, with Infinity Sports Network, Ryan will have a major impact on the sports conversation nationwide. All of us at Audacy are excited to welcome him to the team.? ?I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to join this legendary station,? said Hurley. ?The term ?dream job? can get thrown around a lot, but as someone who grew up listening to The Fan religiously, that is exactly what this is. There is an incredible team here led by Chris Oliviero, and I look forward to this journey ahead with them.? The appointments follow Spike Eskin’s planned move back to Philadelphia to co-host afternoons on 94.1 WIP. more

From Radio Insight: Xperi’s DTS Autostage has released its first log of the most listened-to-songs in vehicles using its platform for the year in 2023 and during the first quarter of 2024. The new Song Impact Report comes from the analytics provided by the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal, which provides stations with insights into where their audiences are listening, when they are listening, how long they are listening and the content they enjoy the most from vehicles equipped with the platform. For the first three months of 2024 the most listened to song in the United States was Jack Harlow’s ?Lovin on Me? after Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” *led both the US and internationally for 2023. Swift fell to number three in Q1 with Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” leading the global chart. Tate McRae’s “Greedy” was number two on both listings. Top Five Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle U.S. Q1 2024 **** Artist Song Jack Harlow ?Lovin on Me ? Tate McRae ?Greedy? Doja Cat ?Agora Hills? Taylor Swift ?Cruel Summer? Tyla ?Water? Top Five Most Listened-To Songs In-Vehicle Global Q1 2024* **** Artist Song Dua Lipa ?Houdini? Tate McRae ?Greedy? Taylor Swift ?Cruel Summer? Jack Harlow ?Lovin on Me ? Tyla ?Water? Xperi SVP/Broadcast Joe D’Angelo stated, “These lists chart actual sessions by in-vehicle radio listeners and are just the opening salvo of our data insights for broadcasters, which go deep into where, when and what in-vehicle listeners are enjoying, including listener heat maps and the songs, ads and program segments listeners enjoy the most. And, because we can track radio plays for songs across all our global radio station partners, we?re able to analyze specific scenarios and trends. For example, how a song might be breaking and how the audience is responding.? The company also spotlighted the 2023 growth of Luke Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” as it became the fifth most listened to song in the United States. *Xperi notes that the song started receiving some early spins in March ahead of its official release in April 2023. It took just five weeks to break into the Top 100 and hit #1 the week of July 24. By the time it hit #1, it had already been heard by listeners in AutoStage enabled cars 650,000 times over 1100 different radio stations. By the end of 2023, it had been heard over four million times. They also note that Chapman’s original version jumped to 292 most played the week she performed with Combs at the Grammy’s in February. D’Angelo added, “The radio industry has long reported spins, which provided some measure of a song?s performance, but in today?s digital age, it?s really all about the listener and how they are responding to new music. For the first time, broadcast radio program directors and record promoters can access near real-time information about how a song is actually landing with the audience and if engagement is building, waning or flattening. This information is critical as both industries make decisions regarding programming, rotations and artist promotions.” Stations are able to access the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal at no cost, whether or not the broadcast digitally or not through the Xperi DTS AutoStage Broadcaster portal. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download more

From Radio Online: AdLarge welcomes "Right Answers Mostly" as the latest addition to the fwd. network. This addition helps the network provide an open platform for female voices to amplify their narratives and perspectives. Co-created and hosted by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald, the podcast is on what you didn't learn about More...

From Radio Insight: After putting her career on pause to start her family, ‘Vicki Oh’ Ochoa is returning to radio to host weekend mornings on Service Broadcasting Hip Hop “K104” KKDA-FM Dallas. Ochoa will host ?Weekend Vibes with Vicki OH!? from 5-10am weekends. She previously spent two years hosting middays at Bonneville Hot AC “Now 100.5” KZZO Sacramento and has hosted weekends/fill-ins at multiple stations in Dallas including CHR ?Hot 93.3? KLIF-FM and “New Country 96.3” KSCS. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicki OH! | Latina Radio Personality (@onairwithvicki) more

From Radio Insight: WideOrbit has announced the addition two new industry veterans to their Radio Automation sales team. Rachel Field joins WideOrbit from PromoSuite where spent 25 years most recently as Chief Revenue Officer. She will oversee radio automation sales accounts in the western part of the United States. Drew Bennett joined WideOrbit in February for the central region. In addition to being a longtime on-air host in the Austin market, Bennett has held sales roles including Director of Sales at PromoSuite, and stints at MusicMaster and RCS. Both are making their WideOrbit debuts at NAB Show 2024 in West Hall booth W2225. more

From Radio Insight: FCC ActionsSpanish Broadcasting System’s Spanish CHR “Mega 96.3” KXOL-FM Los Angeles has been issued a proposed forfeiture of $8,000 for violating the FCC’s contest regulations. A complaint sent to the commission alleged that KXOL-FM failed to award a $396 cash prize tia a winner un a timely manner. The person won a contest in October 24, 2019 and the contest terms stated the winner would be issued their prize within 30 business days of them completing all necessary documents. They completed the documents on January 16, 2020, but did not receive their winnings until May 2021. SBS admitted in the FCC investigations that there was an “undue delay” in issuing the prizes from the “Mega Bomba” contest that ran from July 18 to October 25 of 2019. SBS stated that the delay was caused by three circumstances: 1) They lost the ability to process payments at the on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic and transition to work-from-home, 2) A ransomware attack that disabled their corporate IT systems from OCtober 2020 to March 2021, and the lack of necessary staff following the ransomware attack. The FCC has upheld its proposed $16,500 penalty against against Shelby Broadcast Associates? 98.3 W252BE Tarrant AL following petitions to deny against its license renewal and proposed 2020 sale to Riviera Communications for willfully and repeatedly operating the translator at variance from its license without authorization, willfully failing to timely file for special temporary authorization, and willfully failing to disclose material information regarding such unauthorized operation. The FCC notds that W252BE has operated with parameters at variance from its authorization since November 8, 2015 which have been unauthorized since its STA expired on November 19, 2016. Another STA was filed for in 2018 with Shelby later admitting that both STAs were filed with ?inaccurate technical information? as it was operating with an incorrect antenna height. Shelby also certified in its renewal application that ?there had been no violations by the licensee? during its previous term. Shelby then submitted a response where it did not dispute it violated the FCC’s rules but agrued that the fine should be cancelled or reduced based on its inability to pay as the amount is significant in comparison to their gross revenue and expenses submitting tax returms from 2020-2022 in their defense. Thae FCC noted that “substantial economic gain” is a factor that warrants upward adjustment of a penalty stating that Shelby has a pending sale to Riviera Communications for$184,000, which makes the fine only 8.9% of the purchase price Pirate ActionsNotices of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting have been issued to Donald and Theresa Bell of Beacon NY for a pirate signal on 88.5 Beacon and to Cesar Ascarrunz of San Francisco CA for a pirate signal on 89.7 San Francisco CA. License CancellationsLegend Communications has turned in the licenses of News/Talk 1270 KIML and 107.5 K298CT Gillette WY. After giving 91.9 KONQ Dodge City KS to the Kanza Society last year, Dodge City Community College has surrendered the license of Sports “1550 The Sports Hound” KDCC Dodge City. AM/FM/Translator ModificationsAs we are traveling in Las Vegas for NAB 2024, the modification filings will return next week. Call Letter Changes96.9 KQRB Effingham KS -> KOZA (effective 6/10) 101.5 KJHM Watkins CO -> KSRC (effective 4/15) 106.3 WJSE North Cape May NJ -> WKOE (effective 5/20) more

From Radio Online: Chicago News/Talk 890 WLS-AM celebrated 100 years on the air on Friday. On April 12, 1924, at 6pm, an experiment in radio took to the airwaves and "W-L-S, The Sears-Roebuck Station, Chicago" was live on-air. 100 years later, the station looks back to honor those who made 890 WLS-AM what it is More...

From Radio Insight: A pair of Caribbean programmers who had been leasing time on 93.5 WVIP-FM New Rochelle NY until its sale to Hope Media Group last summer are returning to New York radio. “Caribstar Radio” has launched on iHeartMedia’s 103.5 WKTU-HD3 Lake Success. The station is also heard on 1240 WGBB/95.9 W240DF Freeport on Long Island. Co-founder Bobby Clarke says, “CaribStar Radio brings a fresh, dynamic approach to Caribbean broadcasting, building on the esteemed legacy of Irie Jam Radio, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. CaribStar Radio is not just a continuation of a legacy; it?s a new chapter in uniting the Caribbean Diaspora.” “Roadblock Radio” will then launch on Audacy’s 101.1 WCBS-FM-HD3 on May 1 replacing “Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel“. Part of a business that includes a record store and marketing company, the station also promotes the New Jersey Reggae Festival. CEO Kacy ‘G City’ Rankine commented, “When I heard that WVIP, 93.5 FM was sold, I realized there was a void in Caribbean radio here in the tri-state area. I sent out a few proposals then. Out of the blue, God sent me an angel.” more

From Radio Insight: A veteran major-market CHR programmer. A TV weatherman. A small-market consultant. A 21-year-old college student.* Brian Burns, Gary Begin, Allan Nosoff, and Justin Walters are all longtime Ross on Radio readers who have been in the process of developing new formats over the past year or two. This week, they?re getting a chance to pitch their formats in their own words. (It?s not quite Shark Tank style; any judging is being left to the readers.)* Burn?s Yummy Hits and Walters? Young Classics already exist as radio stations and are available to stream. Begin?s Classic Hits and Adult Standards/Smooth Jazz format demos are included here, as well as Nosoff?s contemporary take on Smooth Jazz. BRIAN BURNS: YUMMY HITSMajor-market programming veteran Brian Burns began streaming Yummy Hits in 2022. The station is owned by Dennis Porebski, with whom Burns has been friends since working together at WKSE (Kiss 98.5) Buffalo in the ?90s. ?Yummy?s format is a hybrid CHR with a strong emphasis on Latin crossovers. With Latinos accounting for 55% of a 4,000,000 population in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale metro, Shakira, Karol G., Pitbull, and Bad Bunny are core artists in sales and airplay. Combined with a strong female pop library of currents and gold, Yummy Hits has a unique Miami identity compared to its terrestrial counterparts, supporting their branding statement, Pure Miami! ?Yummy’s library also includes heavily streamed core-artist tracks that were not necessarily record-company singles, but are familiar to its core-listener target demographics, as reflected in its sample hour. ?The imaging is written around an audio ?sense of taste? branding with hyper-local references, and voiced by national voiceover guru Jon Carter, complemented with a Reel World jingle package. The Yummy Hits website is a balance of local events, artist news and gossip, and Yummy recipes. Yummy touts 59 minutes of music each hour, countering terrestrial stations that often exceed 10 minutes of commercials hourly. ?Yummy Hits can be found on all the major streaming platforms, its own phone app for Apple and Android, and through its website. Based on proprietary data, Yummy Hits outstreams its corporate format competitors, as well as most terrestrial streamers in the Miami market.? Here?s a sample hour of Yummy: Jack Harlow, ?Lovin? on Me?* Taylor Swift, ?Cruel Summer? Karol G & Peso Pluma, ?Qlona? Benson Boone, ?Beautiful Things? Rihanna, ?Disturbia? Tate McRae, ?Greedy? Kevin Lyttle, ?Turn Me On? Beyonc?, ?Texas Hold ?Em? Dua Lipa, ?Physical? Teddy Swims, ?Lose Control? Sean Paul (f/Alexis Jordan), ?Got 2 Luv U? Selena Gomez, ?Love On? Harry Styles, ?Late Night Talking? Tini, Becky G & Anitta, ?La Loto? Muni Long, ?Made for Me? Metro Boomin? (w/the Weeknd & 21 Savage), ?Creepin?? Camila Cabello, ?Cryin? in the Club? Tyla, ?Water? Listen to Yummy here. ALLAN NOSOFF: CD101.9Nosoff is a New York-area meteorologist. Over the last few years, he?s been rethinking the Smooth Jazz format for the streaming age, using the name of New York?s former CD101.9 as the handle. ?In today’s radio/audio medium, the biggest constant is change. There have been numerous changes in the platforms, listener habits, social media, and much more surrounding radio. That is why it is really important to NOT be stuck in the mid-2000s pre-PPM mindset that helped cause the Smooth Jazz radio format’s demise. ?One new trend to embrace is the blurring of format lines, which the original Smooth Jazz format did not. That helped contribute to its demise, as stations did not embrace other ?smooth? or ?groovy? artists. KTWV (94.7 The Wave) Los Angeles initially failed in this transition until pivoting to that is now successful in L.A. Some of this blurring is currently happening at CIWV (Wave 98.3) Vancouver. The streaming surge has accelerated this blur, with many non-radio users creating their own unique playlists that span numerous genres. ?CHR stations crossover Country Hip-Hop. For Smooth Jazz, what songs are smooth, but also new and groovy? There are many newer R&B, pop, rock, and even country tracks that fit well with the uptempo ?traditional? smooth jazz tracks. In the CD 101.9 demo, SZA, Taylor Swift, Cannons, and Kacey Musgraves fit into each of the above formats, respectively. And they also fit in the new smooth format.* ?Another goal for this station is both a new trend and a strong foundation ? the focus on new music. The recent streaming ? trends have pushed new music faster, with new artists rising quickly, and consumers wanting to hear it first. But this format will also avoid burnout thanks to its deep pool of recurrent smooth tracks. ?A couple of instrumental tracks also go back as far back as the early 2000s. The instrumental sound of smooth jazz started to modernize around that time, so playing cuts from the 1980s or ?90s makes zero sense for this station. This is another reason why the format floundered. Playing ?Europa,? ?Songbird,? or any original-era tracks heavily will make most of the target audience tune out fast. ?While staunch originalists of the Smooth Jazz format may not like it, this formula is the best approach to capture and retain a younger demo while also generating revenue and being anywhere close to successful. The ?new? CD 101.9, with no other competition in most songs it plays, could work if the right owners and right staff came along to try it out.? Here?s the first hour of Nosoff?s format sample: Miguel, ?Sure Thing? The Weeknd f/Kenny G, ?In Your Eyes? Vincent Ingala, ?On the Move? (Instrumental) Lewis Capaldi, ?Before You Go? Brian Culbertson, ?Sandcastles 2.0? (I) Kenya Grace, ?Strangers? Nils, ?Let?s Bounce? (I) Ariana Grande & Troye Sivan, ?Supernatural? Four80East, ?This Time Around? (I) Tyla, ?Water? Cannons, ?Can You Feel My Love? Eric Marienthal, ?Blue Water? (I) Max, ?Lights Down Low? U-Nam, ?Street Life? (I) Victoria Monet, ?How Does It Make You Feel? Poolside, ?Feel Alright? Candy Dulfer, ?L.A. City Lights? (I) SZA, ?Saturn? You can hear a scoped version of Nosoff?s format demo below. You can also stream his Apple Music Playlist here. https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2024/03/CD-101.9-Allan-Nosoff-Scoped-Airchec.mp3JUSTIN WALTERS: MEAN GREEN HITS/YOUNG CLASSICSJustin Walters is a 21-year-old University of North Texas student who has been operating Internet radio stations for more than five years. His current station, the UNT-affiliated Mean Green Hits, is his showcase for a format he calls ?Young Classics.? * ?Young Classics is a vibrant radio format that bridges Oldies and Classic Hits for the younger crowd. It plays hits from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, inspired by chart-toppers like Eminem, Nirvana, the Spice Girls, and Justin Bieber. This concept represents the idea that the best music has already been made, capturing the essence of past decades while resonating with today’s listeners. ?I launched Young Classics at the University of North Texas at the age of 20, aiming to redefine mainstream radio for a younger audience. Our playlist brings together iconic tracks that shaped music history, from Eminem’s rap revolution to Nirvana’s alt-rock movement and the global appeal of the Spice Girls. This format offers a fresh, energetic package that appeals to people in the late Millennial and early Gen Z crowd, such as college students, recent graduates, and young professionals entering the workforce. ?Now, it’s time to share Young Classics with radio professionals and program directors, offering a dynamic new format that resonates with a diverse audience. With its blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair, Young Classics is set to become a favorite among listeners seeking a unique and engaging radio experience.? Here?s a sample hour of Mean Green Hits: Usher, ?Burn? Backstreet Boys, ?I?ll Never Break Your Heart? Tom Cochrane, ?I Wish You Well? Stacie Orrico, ?I?m Not Missing You? Neon Hitch, ?Love U Betta? Madonna, ?I?ll Remember? Carrie Underwood, ?Inside Your Heaven? Baby Bash, ?Baby I?m Back? Alanis Morissette, ?Head Over Feet? Flo Rida, ?Club Can?t Handle Me? Beyonc?, ?Halo? Whitney Houston, ?Heartbreak Hotel? Mariah Carey, ?Honey? Rascal Flatts, ?What Hurts the Most? Mean Green Hitscan be streamed here. Walters can be reached here. GARY BEGIN: CLASSIC SONGS & SMOOTH JAZZ; CLASSIC TOP 40Ottawa, Ill.-based Begin?s 40-year radio career has taken him from Providence to Sarasota, Fla., as well as Augusta, Me., to Columbus, Ga., and more. He is the author of Radio Programming and Branding: The Ultimate Podcasting and Radio Branding Guide. He founded Sound Advantage Media in 2010. For the last several years, he?s been offering two formats, ?Classic Songs & Smooth Jazz? and ?Classic Top 40.? ?Classic Songs & Smooth Jazz features great songs from artists like Michael Bubl?, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall with a mix of smooth jazz from artists like Kenny G, Manhattan Transfer, Herb Alpert, and more. ?Classic Top 40 is a new twist on Classic Hits. It is a mix of ?lost songs? ignored by today?s programmers, but which are big hits and longtime favorites from the ?60s to the ?80s. Lots of ?oh wows?: ?Poetry Man? by Phoebe Snow, ?You Are Everything? by the Stylistics, ?Sideshow? by Blue Magic, ?Up the Ladder to the Roof? by the Supremes, ?Midnight at the Oasis? by Maria Muldaur, and ?Pretty Ballerina? by the Left Banke. ?Both formats are heavily researched, with certifiable hit music. Your station will have a tremendous branding opportunity. Great formats for class A FMs and AMs with a translator. Both are available on a monthly cash basis. I can be reached here or at 731-437-0536.? Listen to Classic Songs & Smooth Jazz below. https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2024/03/Classic-Songs-Smooth-Jazz.mp3Listen to Classic Top 40 below. https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2024/03/Classic-Top-40.mp3** more

From Radio Online: Audacy is partnering with voice AI research and deployment company ElevenLabs to augment its existing programming and production workflows. Through ElevenLabs' synthetic voice capabilities, the partnership will create a library of voices for Audacy to deliver custom experiences for listeners More...

From Radio Online: Audacy unveils a new morning show with Cale Berger and Amanda Gorecki on WDSY-FM (Y108) in Pittsburgh. The duo will be heard weekdays from 6-10am ET. Berger, 2021 recipient of the Media Association of Pittsburgh's Rising Star Award, has been with Audacy for seven More...