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From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope have debuted a new podcast, Kill Switch, exploring the fast-moving intersection of technology and culture. Hosted by journalist Dexter Thomas, Ph.D., the series aims to pull back the curtain on the digital systems shaping our lives-from AI and online privacy to bizarre More...

From Radio Online: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) consumers are playing a pivotal role in reshaping the landscape of digital commerce, media, and beauty, according to Nielsen's newly released 2025 report, Breakthrough ROI: Investing in Asian American audiences and media. More...

From Radio Online: PodcastOne has announced a new partnership with Flightpath to support its growth strategy for 2025. The collaboration will equip PodcastOne with real-time inventory forecasting, unified revenue insights, and enhanced data transparency across all sales channels. The partnership comes on the heels of More...

From Radio Online: As more Americans head back to the office, AM/FM radio is making a strong comeback in the workplace. According to the latest Share of Ear report from Edison Research, ad-supported AM/FM radio listening at work surged by 10 share points in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. More...

From Radio Insight: K-Love Inc’s flagship Christian AC brand “K-Love” is planning a lineup change as the long-running “Scott and Kelli Show” hosted by Scott Smith and Kelli Caldwell have announced their show will come to an end. The duo have been heard in multiple dayparts during their two runs together since 2009, currently in the 5-9pm Eastern/2-6pm Pacific slot after a long run in middays. Caldwell has been part of the lineup at K-Love since 2005 and will be moving to overnights from 2-6am Eastern/11pm-3am Pacific. Smith has been with the network since 2007 and previously held APD/MD duties. He will move to 11am-2pm Eastern/8-11am Pacific. In a Facebook post, the network said, “What a joy it?s been to share life, laughter and faith with all of you. While it’s bittersweet to close this chapter, we?re excited to see what God is going to do next! more

From Radio Online: After eight years on the air, Meaghan Mick has stepped away from Mojo in the Morning, the syndicated morning show based at iHeartMedia CHR WKQI (Channel 95.5) in Detroit. Mick joined Mojo in the Morning in August 2017, following a six-year run as co-host of The Morning Rush on CHR WVKS (92.5 Kiss FM) in More...

From Radio Online: Andy Bloom, a veteran radio programmer once known for high-profile roles in Philadelphia and Minneapolis-St. Paul, has been convicted in Minnesota on two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct involving his now 16-year-old daughter. The 63-year-old was found guilty last month following a nine-day jury More...

From Radio Insight: Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with today’s Day 1 update including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston/Galveston, 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 holds is substantial lead 8.2 to 8.0. Audacy News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM inches up to second 5.8 to 5.9 with its stream adding a 0.9 share. SBS Spanish Tropical “Mega 97.9” WSKQ is up 5.5 to 5.7 with its stream adding a 0.8 share. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM dips 5.9 to 5.4. iHeartMedia CHR “Z100” WHTZ holds at a 5.0 share. iHeartMedia Hot AC 103.5 WKTU is up 3.7 to 4.2, placing just behind Audacy’s “New 102.7” WNEW holding at. 4.3 share. MediaCo Hip Hop “Hot 97” WQHT is up for the fourth straight month 2.4 to 2.7. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “Power 105” WWPR-FM dips 2.7 to 2.5. Audacy Classic Hip Hop “94.7 The Block” WXBK rises 1.3 to 1.7. Audacy Sports 660 WFAN/101.9 WFAN-FM rises 2.2 to 2.5, with its stream up 0.7 to 1.0. Los AngelesiHeartMedia AC 103.5 KOST inches up 6.1 to 6.3 with Audacy Classic Hits “K-Earth 101” KRTH following 5.6 to 5.8. iHeart Hot AC “104.3 My-FM” KBIG is up 5.2 to 5.3. Audacy News 1070 KNX/97.1 KNX-FM is off 4.9 to 4.7. iHeartMedia CHR 102.7 KIIS-FM slides 5.0 to 4.3. SBS Regional Mexican “97.9 La Raza” KLAX trends up 3.1 – 3.3 – 3.9. Univision Spanish Adult Hits “Recuerdo 98.3/103.9” KRCD/KRCV slides 2.5 – 2.1 – 1.8. Lotus Regional Mexican Oldies “980 La Mera Mera” KFWB is down 1.4 – 1.1 – 0.8. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “Real 92.3” KRRL is up 1.4 – 1.7 – 1.9. ChicagoAudacy News 780 WBBM/105.9 WCFS remains in the top spot but is down 6.8 to 6.1 with its stream adding a 1.2 share. iHeartMedia Soft AC “93.9 Lite-FM” WLIT rises 4.2 – 5.0 – 5.2. Hubbard Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” WDRV is up 4.7 to 5.1. Audacy Country “US 99” WUSN swings 4.8 – 3.7 – 4.7. Audacy AAA 93.1 WXRT (4.3 to 4.5) and Nexstar News/Talk 720 WGN (4.4 to 4.5) tie for fifth. iHeartMedia Adult R&B “V103” WVAZ slides 5.2 – 5.0 – 4.3. Cumulus Alternative “Q101” WKQX climbs 2.6 – 2.9 – 3.1. Audacy Sports “670 The Score” WSCR slides 2.7 – 1.9 – 1.7 with its stream adding a 0.5 share. Dallas/Fort WorthCumulus Country “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX soars up 3.6 to 6.0 to take the lead in the Metroplex. Cumulus Sports “The Ticket” 1310 KTCK/96.7 KTCK-FM continues its off-season slide 7.1 – 6.4 – 5.2. iHeartMedia CHR “106.1 Kiss-FM” KHKS and Audacy Variety Hits “100.3 Jack-FM” KJKK both rise 4.6 to 5.1. Cumulus Country “New Country 96.3” KSCS trends up 3.9 – 4.4 – 4.9. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 94.1” KLNO drops from second to an eighth place tie down 4.9 to 4.1. MediaCo Regional Mexican “La Raza 93.7” KNOR drops 2.1 to 1.3. K-Love Inc. Christian AC “K-Love” 94.9 KLTY holds at a 3.6 share for the third straight month. Contemporary Worship “Air 1” 101.7 KYDA is down 2.7 to 2.3. Public News/Talk 90.9 KERA-FM slides 4.2 – 3.8 – 3.5. iHeartMedia Rock “97.1 The Eagle” KEGL is up 1.5 – 1.7 – 1.9. San FranciscoPublic News/Talk 88.5 KQED-FM increases its Bay Area lead to four shares with a 9.7 to 10.5 rise, while Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC is down 7.2 to 6.5 with its stream at a 0.6 share. Bonneville AC 96.5 KOIT dips 6.1 to 5.6. Classical 90.3 KDFC is up 4.6 to 5.0. iHeartMedia Soft AC “98.1 The Breeze” KISQ trends up 3.8 – 4.1 – 4.4. Audacy Hot AC “Alice 97.3” KLLC is up 3.8 to 4.0 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its highest share since November 2021. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Star 101.3” KIOI trends up 2.4 – 3.1 – 3.4 – 3.7, with sister CHR “Wild 94.9” KYLD up 2.5 – 2.7 – 3.0. Audacy Rhythmic Throwbacks “102.1 Jams” KRBQ slides 2.6 – 2.3 – 2.0. Alpha Media Country “KBAY Country” 94.5 KBAY/92.1 KKDV rises 1.4 – 1.6 – 1.8. Houston/GalvestoniHeartMedia AC “Sunny 99” KODA is still in the lead, but falls 9.0 to 7.1. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 102.1” KMJQ rises 5.8 to 6.3 with sister Country “93Q” KKBQ holding at a 6.0 share. Hope Media Group Christian AC 89.3 KSBJ slips 6.4 to 5.6 to tie for fourth with Radio One Classic Rock “107.5/106.9 The Eagle” KGLK/KHPT as it is down 6.0 to 5.6. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “93.7 The Beat” KQBT trends up 3.2 – 3.7 – 4.0 to tie Radio One’s “97.9 The Box” KBXX as it dips 4.2 to 4.0. SBS’ newly launched Regional Mexican “La Ley 92.1” KROI continues its climb since its launch 0.8 – 2.4 – 2.5 – 3.0. MediaCo’s “La Raza 98.5” KTJM/101.7 KNTE jumps 2.5 to 3.4. Univision’s “Que Buena 102.9” KLTN holds at a 2.5 share. Public News/Talk 88.7 KUHF-FM trends down 3.8 – 3.3 – 3.1. iHeartMedia Sports “SportsTalk 790” KBME climbs 0.7 – 1.0 – 1.6. AtlantaCox Media Group Classic Rock “97.1 The River” WSRV reclaims the top spot up 7.5 to 8.0. Cox News/Talk 750 WSB/95.5 WSBB is down 9.0 – 7.9 – 7.0. Audacy Hip Hip/R&B “V103” WVEE continues its upward trend 6.3 to 6.9 for its best showing since May 2020. Radio One Adult R&B “Majic 107.5/97.5” WAMJ/WUMJ swings 6.8 – 7.8 – 6.8. Cox AC “B98.5” WSB-FM climbs 5.1 – 6.1 – 6.4. Cox Adult R&B “Kiss 104.1″ WALR dips 6.2 to 5.7. Public News/Talk 90.1 WABE-FM rebounds 3.5 to 4.0. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “96.1 The Beat” WRDG gains 2.5 – 2.9 – 3.8 for what Huff notes is a format high for the station and best on the frequency since May 2022. Radio One Gospel “Praise 102.5” WPZE slips 4.4 to 3.6. Cumulus Classic Alternative “99X” WNNX slides 2.8 – 2.6 – 2.2. PhiladelphiaBeasley’s Rock duo takes the top two spots with Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK up 6.7 – 7.8 – 8.0 – 8.8 for its first time atop the market since May 2024. Rock 93.3 WMMR is down 8.2 to 7.9. iHeartMedia Adult R&B 105.3 WDAS-FM gains 6.7 to 7.2. Beasley Country 92.5 WXTU surges 4.4 to 5.5. Audacy Sports 94.1 WIP falls 9.8 – 7.5 – 5.3 (stream down 2.9 – 2.2 – 1.6) in post-Super Bowl malaise. Audacy AC “B101” WBEB rises 4.2 to 5.1, while sister News 1060 KYW/103.9 WPHI drops 5.6 to 4.7 (stream adds 0.8 share). Public News/Talk 90.9 WHYY-FM trends up 2.3 – 3.1 – 3.2 – 3.6. AAA 88.5 WXPN is up for the fifth straight month 3.3 to 3.5 which Huff notes breaks the all-time record high share set last month. After a big two share jump last month, iHeartMedia Alternative “Alt 104.5″ WRFF is off 4.2 to 3.6. Classical 90.1 WRTI climbs 1.7 – 2.0 – 2.5 for its best share since Holiday 2023. Audacy Hot AC “New 96.5” WTDY-FM is up 1.8 to 2.4. Radio One Adult R&B “100.3 RNB” WRNB gains 1.6 to 2.1. Nassau/SuffolkAudacy News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM comes back to the pack down 7.1 to 5.7 (with stream adding 1.2 share). Cox Classic Rock 102.3 WBAB/95.3 WHFM is off 5.8 to 5.6. Connoisseur Media Hot AC 97.5 WALK gains 4.8 – 5.1 – 5.5. Three station fall into a three-way tie with iHeartMedia CHR “Z100” WHTZ dropping 5.7 to 4.5, Cox CHR 106.1 WBLI down 5.2 to 4.5, and Connoisseur Soft AC “98.3 K-Joy” WKJY sliding 5.6 to 4.5. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM rises 3.3 to 4.1. Red Apple Media Conservative Talk 770 WABC jumps up 2.6 to 3.9. Audacy Sports 660 WFAN/101.9 WFAN-FM up 3.2 to 3.9 with its stream soaring from a 1.3 to 3.2 share. Riverside/San BernardinoEntravision Spanish Adult Hits “Jose 97.5” KLYY moves up to the Inland Empire lead down 9.0 to 8.6. Anaheim Broadcasting Classic Hits 99.9 KOLA-FM is down 8.6 to 7.6. Univision Spanish AC “107.5 K-Love” KLVE drops 5.3 to 4.6. iHeartMedia Rhythmic CHR 99.1 KGGI climbs 3.1 to 4.2. Audacy Country “95.1 K-Frog” KFRG dips 3.9 to 3.4. Point Broadcasting Rhythmic Oldies “Old School 104.7” KQIE gains 2.2 – 2.5 – 3.0. Good News Radio Christian AC 89.7 KSGN trends up 2.1 – 2.6 – 3.0. San JoseBonneville AC 96.5 KOIT leads publicly viewable stations in the South Bay down 6.3 to 5.1. Univision Regional Mexican “Que Buena 98.9/99.1” KSOL/KSQL rises 4.3 to 4.9. Alpha Media Hot AC “Mix 106.5” KEZR jumps up 3.6 to 4.8, which ties Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC (up 4.6 to 4.8). Univision Spanish AC “Amor 100.3” KBRG dips 4.7 to 4.4. Bonneville Classic Rock “98.5 K-Fox” KUFX falls 5.2 to 4.1. Audacy Classic Alternative “Live 105” KITS trends down 4.1 – 3.4 – 3.1. Audacy Hot AC “Alice 97.3” KLLC jumps up 1.7 to 2.9. Middlesex/Somerset/UnioniHeartMedia Classic Rock “Q104.3” WAXQ takes the Central Jersey lead holding at a 6.4 share. Townsquare Media Conservative Talk/Classic Hits “New Jersey 101.5” WKXW is down 6.5 to 5.9. Beasley AC “Magic 98.3” WMGQ is up 5.2 to 5.5. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM (up 6.1 to 5.4) and Hot AC “New 102.7” WNEW (5.3 to 5.4) tie for fourth. Audacy News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM holds at a 3.6 share with its stream up 0.1 – 0.6 – 1.0. more

From Radio Online: "The Greg Beharrell Show" is now part of the evening lineup on WIYY (98 Rock), the Hearst Television-owned Rock outlet in Baltimore. The program is syndicated by Yea Media Group. Hearst Baltimore Program Director Rick Strauss welcomed the addition, saying, "Greg has the wisdom of youth and the energy of More...

From Radio Insight: TEGNA Sports “97.1 The Fan” WBNS-FM Columbus OH is launching a new schedule on Monday, May 12. Current afternoon co-host Jonathan ‘T-Bone’ Smith will move to mornings alongside former Ohio State University safety Tyvis Powell airing from 6-9am. “Bishop & Friends” hosted by Beau Bishop and Eric Rieser will drop an hour to air from 9am to 12pm. “Rothman and Ice” featuring Anthony Rothman and Matt Hayes continues from 12-3pm. Mike ‘The Common Man’ Ricordati remains in afternoons with Tim Hall moving from evenings to join him. Former morning co-host Brandon Beam will replace Hall on “The Buckeye Show” from 6-8pm. The station will also launch a new digital program as its former morning show brand “The Morning Juice” will move to a combination of YouTube and WBNS-HD3 live from 6-8am and a 10am-12pm replay on WBNS-TV’s “10TV+” app. The show will be hosted by former morning co-host Bobby Carpenter and Jeff ‘Tito’ Thitoff. Operations Manager/Program Director Matt Fishman said, “We would be crazy not to grow our talented hosts on digital platforms. Having multiple shows across various platforms helps us grow our audience in new and exciting ways.? more

From Radio Online: A new voice in mental health podcasting hits the airwaves Tuesday with the launch of "Just Heal with Dr. Jay," a weekly series from iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's The Black Effect Podcast Network. The podcast is hosted by former professional athlete, author, and mental health advocate Dr. Jay Barnett, More...

From Radio Online: Senator Ted Cruz's political podcast "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is now airing on stations across the country, following a new syndication partnership with Premiere Networks. The one-hour weekend radio program debuted April 19-20 on more than 100 News/Talk outlets nationwide. Hosted by Senator Cruz and More...

From Radio Online: Audacy inks a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the University of Oregon, solidifying KFXX-AM (1080 The Fan) as the flagship station for Ducks athletics. The new agreement extends coverage of Oregon football, men's basketball and baseball, and for the first time, includes women's More...

From Radio Insight: Premiere Networks has announced that iHeartMedia’s podcast “Verdict with Ted Cruz” will debut in weekly syndication on 100 stations starting this weekend. Featuring the Senator from Texas and WREC Memphis morning host Ben Ferguson, the podcast debuted in January 2020 and expanded to three times-per week with the addition of Ferguson as co-host in 2022. The weekly show is being considered an “extension of the podcast” featuring Cruz and Ferguson recapping the week in news. Cruz said, “erdict gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what?s really happening in Washington, D.C., and we?re excited to begin reaching even more people across the country who are hungry for in-depth conversations on the most important issues facing our nation.” Ferguson, who also hosts a weekly syndicated Sunday night show for Premiere Networks, said, “Verdict with Ted Cruz is set to become one of the most influential voices in radio syndication. As the political landscape continues to shift, this show will be a major force driving the national conversation?especially when it comes to breaking down the real story behind the headlines coming out of Washington, D.C. Expect bold analysis, insider access, and no-nonsense commentary that will shape how the country understands what?s really going on in our nation?s capital.? Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott commented, ?Sen. Cruz is a political insider whose views and opinions are valued by audiences. We?re always looking for engaging and entertaining programming that resonates with listeners, and the continued success of Verdict made the decision to expand the program to radio a no-brainer. By harnessing the immense power of broadcast radio, we?re confident Verdict with Ted Cruz will reach millions more listeners across America every week.? more

From Radio Insight: In February, Cumulus?s Classic Rock KQRS Minneapolis began playing a handful of new titles, few of which would have stuck out for any station featured in my ?What Classic Rock Added in 2024? story from a few months ago. They were, for the most part, the ?90s/early-?00s songs that other Classic Rock stations have been using to modernize, including: Bush, ?Glycerine? Evanescence, ?Bring Me to Life? ? one of the songs on KQMT (The Mountain) Denver?s list, as featured in the story Green Day, ?Time of Your Life? Cranberries, ?Zombie? Green Day, ?Longview? Sublime, ?Santeria? White Stripes, ?Seven Nation Army? ? also on the KQMT list The only two titles that weren?t from that era were Depeche Mode?s ?Enjoy the Silence? and Violent Femmes? ?Blister in the Sun.? But even those songs wouldn?t necessarily portend much at a station that was, for decades, often porous about the boundaries of AOR and then-Classic Rock. On March 24, KQRS began stunting under PD James Kurdziel. A few days before its relaunch on April 3, it began filtering about 80 more titles, some from local acts (Soul Asylum, Replacements/Paul Westerberg), some of the sort that you would expect from an updating Classic Rock outlet (?Champagne Supernova,? ?Disarm,? ?Semi-Charmed Life?), but some you would not, including: Breeders, ?Cannonball? White Stripes, ?We?re Going to Be Friends? Mazzy Star, ?Fade Into You? 311, ?Amber? Pixies, ?Here Comes Your Man? James,*“Laid” Cranberries, ?Dreams? Not all of the 80 songs or so have played more than a few times. But they all make a statement. So does playing Prince, who would test for many Classic Rock stations, but who hasn?t been on KQRS since his passing in 2016. There is still a lot of mainstream Classic Rock on KQRS. It?s still possible to find ?Sultans of Swing? next to ?Gold Dust Woman,? but that was in the same 5 p.m. hour on April 8 that also included Westerberg?s ?Dyslexic Heart.? The Classic Rock that remains is largely of the ?acts being rediscovered by your 15-year-old? sort. The songs that were powers on the old KQRS but are now gone include: Whitesnake, ?Here I Go Again? Scorpions, ?Rock You Like a Hurricane? Kansas, ?Carry On Wayward Son? John Mellencamp, ?Jack and Diane? Ozzy Osbourne, ?Crazy Train? Bon Jovi, ?Livin? on a Prayer? Journey, ?Don?t Stop Believin?? ? to be fair, the last two are also prominent in the rediscovered by 15-year-olds canon. There?s been a lot of attention directed toward the resurgence of gold-based Alternative outlets, including sister WNNX (99X) Atlanta over the last few years, but also including some new launches that don?t have a history of playing those songs the first time. In Canada, the new CFGQ (The Edge) Calgary has generated enough buzz with its ?Iconic Alternative? format that Corus also put the format on Active Rock CJKR (Power 97) Winnipeg. But the filtering of Alternative gold into Classic Rock has been happening as well. A decade ago, as Active Rock became more library-based, doubling down on grunge was a logical choice, especially as Alternative became less tied to some bands from that era; e.g., Alice in Chains or Soundgarden. As Active Rock began blurring into* ?next-generation Classic Rock,? it was easy for incumbent Classic Rock stations to expand with those songs, too. Eventually, that phenomenon took us beyond just grunge. At least a decade ago, an Active Rock research client asked me to include some Alternative titles that it had never played in a music test. The one that stood out at the time was ?Loser? by Beck. Last week, that song got more than 250 spins at Classic Rock.* How far does it go? As some Classic Rock stations push further into the ?00s, I?ve wondered if teen punk/emo is the place that they won?t go. So far, there aren?t spins for ?I Write Sins, Not Tragedies.? But there are spins for ?The Middle,? ?What?s My Age Again,? and ?Sugar, We?re Going Down.? Classic Rock acknowledging the Alternative ?90s isn?t a headline as much as KQRS playing them. With three decades? remove, it?s possible to see how radio?s ?new rock revolution? of the mid-?90s was, essentially, the next generation of Album Rock radio. Even in the ?Jewel-to-Tool? era, the center lane was grunge, making the format friendly, or at least not incomprehensible to Zeppelin fans. A few of the prominent stations of that moment were former heritage AORs: WMMS Cleveland, WBCN Boston, WWDC (DC101) Washington. KQRS wasn?t one of those stations. The rise of duopoly meant the station had the then-KRXX (The Edge) in the building. That station had a 6.9 share in spring ?95, according to ratings historian Chris Huff, meaning that Alternative had as loud a mic in the Twin Cities as elsewhere, at least momentarily. The Edge eventually returned to Active Rock as KXXR (93X). There?s still plenty of grunge on that station, but it also plays Active Rock currents. The Twin Cities? frame of reference has also been influenced by Triple-A (now rock-leaning Hot AC) KTCZ (Cities 97) and non-comm Alternative KCMP (The Current). To succeed, the new KQRS needs to find listeners who want more adventure but less eclecticism than The Current. But if KQ had stayed where it was, it would have been short-spaced to both Adult Hits KZJK (Jack FM) and KQQL (Cool 108), both still cheerfully powering ?Livin? on a Prayer.? Even if the ?new rock revolution? was a generational split in 1994, Classic Hits stations have been paving over such changes for years. It?s many years ago that Oldies PDs were scared to play the ?70s, but at the outset ?Dreams? didn?t belong on the same ?good-time oldies? station with ?Build Me Up Buttercup,? until it did. (Before that, there was concern about CCR and the Doors on the same station with “Louie Louie” and “Sunny.”)* Somewhere, there?s a Classic Rock station now playing ?We?re Not Gonna Take It? and ?Seven Nation Army,? and it doesn?t matter if they weren?t added to the canon by the same listeners. I?m still very interested in hearing the ?Cannonball?-type ?90s alt nuggets that a 99X can play but that most Classic Rockers do not (at least at this moment). But a lot of those titles have fallen away at Classic Alternative, too. When the first gold-based Alternative outlets launched in the mid-?00s, a lot of the nuggets disappeared, including almost anything pre-grunge that hadn?t been a crossover pop hit. But hearing “Backwater” by Meat Puppets sound just fine on KQRS makes me think there are a few more titles that could fit now. The KQRS relaunch came with a revised staff lineup as well. Former Cities PD Paul Fletcher has joined the station?s Steve Gorman & Ryder Bue morning show, as well as doing middays. On the first morning, there was an early conversation about first concerts and early memories of core artists, some of which served to place all of KQ?s new core acts within one audience?s frame of reference. Here?s KQRS with Fletcher just before 1 p.m. on April 7: Black Crowes, ?Jealous Again? Led Zeppelin, ?Fool in the Rain? Tears for Fears, ?Everybody Wants to Rule the World? AC/DC, ?You Shook Me All Night Long? Sublime, ?What I Got? Pink Floyd, ?Wish You Were Here? Rush, ?Tom Sawyer? Patti Smith Group, ?Because the Night? Pearl Jam, ?Even Flow? Police, ?Roxanne? Queen & David Bowie, ?Under Pressure? Tonic, ?If You Could Only See? Band, ?The Weight? Radiohead, ?Creep? Prince, ?Let?s Go Crazy? Here’s KQ again on April 16, also with Fletcher: Guns N’ Roses,*“Paradise City” New Radicals, “You Get What You Give” Cake,*“The Distance” Fleetwood Mac,*“The Chain” Police, “Roxanne” R.E.M., “It’s the End of the World As We Know It” Talking Heads,*“And She Was” Genesis,*“That’s All” Meat Puppets,*“Backwater” Pink Floyd,*“Comfortably Numb” Pearl Jam,*“Jeremy”–Fletcher’s break was about seeing one of his favorite bands cover the other when Pearl Jam did “Mother” live In Canada, the ?90s and early ?00s took hold a while ago, particularly as some major stations tried to move away from being pigeonholed as strictly Classic Rock. It?s worth noting that when Calgary’s Edge launched, after a brief period of simulcasting its N/T AM sister station, it chose gold-based Alternative over being the Classic Rock station it had been before. Here?s their Winnipeg sister station, Power 97, in afternoons on March 21: Clash, ?London Calling? Econoline Crush, ?You Don?t Know What It?s Like? (Canadian) Green Day, ?Basket Case? Treble Charger, ?American Psycho? (Canadian) Audioslave, ?Show Me How to Live? Rage Against the Machine, ?Renegades of Funk? Black Keys, ?Tighten Up? Cure, ?Friday I?m in Love? Eddie Vedder, ?Hard Sun? (Canadian ? a cover of a previous hit by the band Indio) Red Hot Chili Peppers, ?Under the Bridge? Metric, ?Stadium Love? (Canadian) Weezer, ?Buddy Holly? Sheepdogs, ?How Late, How Long? (Canadian) Modern English, ?I Melt With You? Tragically Hip, ?Courage? (Canadian) Verve, ?Bitter Sweet Symphony? more

From Radio Insight: Audacy Sports “1080 The Fan” KFXX Portland has signed a multi-year extension with the University of Oregon to continue as home of the university’s football, baseball, and men’s basketball games. In the new deal the station will add Oregon women’s basketball carrying all regular and postseason games in all four sports. The station will also carry the year-round weekly “Ducks Insider” and ?Ducks Football Coaches Show? during football season. ?We are delighted to extend our partnership with the Oregon Ducks for another five years. Oregon is one of the most powerful and recognizable brands in college athletics, and The Fan is Portland?s go-to source for premier sports content?making this partnership a perfect fit,? said Ryan Cooley, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Portland. ?This new agreement deepens our commitment to delivering in-depth, high-quality coverage of Ducks football, men?s basketball and baseball. For the first time ever, we?re proud to carry every Oregon women?s basketball game. It?s an exciting new chapter, and we look forward to bringing the passion, energy and excellence of Oregon athletics to fans throughout the region.? ?We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Audacy. Through this important radio affiliate partnership, we are able to provide Duck fans in Portland a non-stop connection to their teams,? said Kelly Schukart, Vice President and General Manager, Oregon Sports Properties. ?Whether from the sidelines, courtside or the diamond, Duck fans in Portland can count on Audacy to have their favorite Duck content on the air.? The partnership between Audacy and the University of Oregon was facilitated through LEARFIELD, the radio broadcast rights holder of Oregon Sports Properties. more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media brought “Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel” programming to Oxnard/Ventura CA with the flip of CHR “106.3 The Vibe” KVYB Oak View on Monday. Now branding as “Groovy 106.3“, the station will also continue to serve as the market’s home for Los Angeles Dodgers baseball. KVYB had been running Westwood One’s now-discontinued “Hits Now” 24/7 network. The move is the first time Cumulus has utilized the Scott Shannon programmed network since the company stopped distributing it in June 2014 following Shannon’s exit from Hot AC 95.5 WPLJ New York that year. The network would be resurrected in 2016 and is now distributed by Local Radio Networks. KVYB had a Dodgers World Series boosted 0.8 to 2.1 jump in the Fall 2024 Nielsen Audio ratings. The move leaves Point Broadcasting’s “Live 105.5” KFYV with its 2.3 share as the only Mainstream CHR in the market. The new Oldies format creates a flanker to Classic Hits 103.3 KRUZ against Point’s Rhythmic Oldies “Old School 104.7” KOCP. more

From Radio Online: Dylan Douglas is returning to the airwaves with a new season of Young American with Dylan Douglas, airing weekly on SiriusXM's Progress channel (127). The one-hour political talk show will debut its full-time relaunch this Saturday, April 26, at 10am ET. Following a limited run ahead of the 2024 More...

From Radio Online: PodcastOne announced the addition of five new podcasts to its roster, featuring talent from across reality TV, YouTube, and social media. The move brings the network's total show count to 203, strengthening its presence in the society and culture, comedy, and self-help genres. More...

From Radio Online: Erin Wolf, Music Director at Radio Milwaukee's WYMS-FM (88Nine), has been awarded the 2025 Results Broadcasting Education Grant, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association announced this week. Wolf joined 88Nine in 2022 after years of hosting a show on WMSE and contributing to various Milwaukee publications More...

From Radio Online: The American Forces Network (AFN) has announced it will reduce the number of radio programs available through its services beginning May 1, 2025, in an effort to streamline operations. Among the programs being cut are AFN Legacy, Freedom Rock, The Blend, and Joe Radio, along with More...

From Radio Insight: Faith Communications Corporation Christian AC “SOS Radio” KSOS Las Vegas has tabbed Jeremiah Richardson as its new morning host. Richardson most recently served as APD and morning co-host at Salem’s 94.9 KLTY Dallas until its sale to K-Love Inc. earlier this year. He had joined KLTY in March 2023 as APD/MD/Imaging Director and moved to mornings alongside Bonnie Curry last June. Richardson has also served as APD/MD/Imaging Director for Stephens Media Group’s 94.1 KXOJ Tulsa, PD/morning host for ?Shine 95.7? KKSR Kennewick WA, and National CCM Brand Manager using the name under the name Jeremiah St. James. more

From Radio Insight: Hearst Rock “98 Rock” WIYY Baltimore has added YEA Networks’ Greg Beharrell Show for nights. WIYY Program Director Rick Strauss said, “Greg has the wisdom of youth and the energy of age.” Beharrell commented, “I have always adored the Charm City; Inner Harbor is in my top three harbors, next to David and resentment. I’m inspired by the work to live lifestyle of the apostrophe in Fell’s Point, or Fells Point. I’ve long championed Baltimore’s decision to name a football team after poetry (that said, I would have preferred the Baltimore Hideous Hearts), and I adore that the Domino Sugars sign is showcasing the bright side of simple carbohydrates.” WIYY had been utilizing part-timers in nights on nights when it had no Orioles baseball or Ravens football coverage. For those interested in carrying the show, contact YEA Networks’ Director of Affiliate Sales Scott Kerr at scott@yeanetworks.com or Ask Jeeves. more

From Radio Online: The Johnjay andamp; Rich Show, the syndicated morning program based at iHeartMedia's KZZP (104.7 Kiss FM) in Phoenix, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Kidd Kraddick Award, presented annually at the Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC). Named in memory of the late radio icon Kidd Kraddick, the More...

From Radio Insight: Morning Show Bootcamp has announced that Premiere Networks’ “104.7 Kiss-FM” KZZP Phoenix based Johnjay & Rich Show is the recipient of the 2025 Kidd Kraddick Award. Presented annually to “those of unparalleled success, inimitable style and authenticity. exemplary service to their community and serving as a constant source of inspiration to other shows and personalities,” the award winner each year is chosen by the previous year’s recipient. WRMF West Palm Beach morning host Kevin Rolston said, “Kidd Kraddick’s contributions to the radio industry extend well beyond his show, and he trained many great talents of the next generation like Bert Weiss, Rich Shertenlieb, and Rich Berra. Acknowledging Kidd’s contributions makes Johnjay and Rich an obvious choice for this award. They have dominated Phoenix for more than twenty years and are expanding their brand of entertainment nationwide. They are authentic, engaging personalities, and their work with the #LoveUp and #LovePup Foundations is extraordinary. I am honored to present them with the Kidd Kraddick Award at Bootcamp in Austin.” Johnjay Van Es said, “The Kidd Kraddick Award holds so much meaning in our industry, and to be chosen by someone we respect so much, makes it even more special. We?ve always looked up to the legacy Kidd left behind – his talent, his heart, and the way he used his platform to truly make a difference. To be recognized in that same spirit is humbling beyond words. We?re so proud of the work we?ve done with #LovePup and #LoveUp, and many other events in the community, and it means the world that those things matter just as much as the show itself.? Rich Berra added, “My Italian immigrant grandfather used to say to me in his semi-broken English, ?You sure do talk a lot for a kid that doesn?t know a lot about anything. Little did he know that would be the cornerstone of my career alongside Johnjay. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary together, and I feel like we are just getting started. What a crazy honor to step inside the same shoes of our radio IDOLS. We are so not worthy but honored to accept this very special acknowledgment.? Previous recipients of the Kidd Kraddick Award include Kraddick, Bert Weiss, Ace & TJ, Dwyer & Michaels, Paul Castronovo, Brother Wease, Mojo in the Morning, Dave Ryan and BJ Shea. The Kraddick Award will be presented during Talentmasters’ 37th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC), taking place August 7-9 at the Austin Marriott Downtown. Register now by clicking HERE. more

From Radio Online: Benztown and P1 Media Group will host a free global webinar this Thursday, April 24, offering radio professionals a behind-the-scenes look at how top talent and stations are built in today's challenging broadcast environment. The 45-minute session, titled "Creating On-Air Megastars and Programming More...

From Radio Insight: “Mojo in the Morning” based at iHeartMedia CHR “Channel 95.5” WKQI Detroit is down a member today as Meaghan Mick has departed the show after eight years. Mick originally served as co-host of “The Morning Rush” on CHR “92.5 Kiss-FM” WVKS Toledo from 2011 until the station added the Detroit based show in August 2017 at which time she became part of “Mojo In The Morning”. She also served as PD/afternoon host at “Buckeye Country 103.7” WCKY-FM Pemberville OH during her tenure. In addition to WKQI and WVKS, Mojo in the Morning airs on 104.5 WSNX Muskegon/Grand Rapids MI. In a social media post the show wrote, “This morning, we shared the news that Meaghan has decided to leave the show. Meaghan has decided to pursue another career path outside of radio. Meaghan, thank you for being the bold, hilarious, and essential part of our mornings. For the past 8 years, you?ve given us moments we?ll forever cherish? the laughter, the honesty, and of course, the iconic Meaghan Minutes. You weren?t just part of the show ? you were a part of our lives. And through your voice, you?ve impacted so many others in ways you may never fully realize.While this chapter comes to a close, your story is far from over. We can?t wait to see everything you do next ? and we?ll be cheering you on the whole way. We love YOU, Meaghan Mick” more

From Radio Insight: D.A. Peterson Inc. Classic Hits 1310 WDPN Alliance/Canton OH is launching an afternoon Sports focused talk show hosted by Sam Bourquin. Bourquin will debut on Monday, April 28 from 3 to 6pm. The station describes Bourquin’s show as a “lively, talk show?style format with Bourquin?s signature takes on sports, local topics, and exclusive interviews.” He will also call Mount Union football and basketball for WDPN and high school football and basketball on Q92RadioSports.com. He previously hosted shows WTIG Massillon, WHBC Canton and WAKR Akron. Owner/General Manager Don Peterson said, “We?re thrilled to welcome Sam to the WDPN family. His passion for sports, strong local connections, and storytelling ability are exactly what our listeners crave. We are really excited about this new show and the coverage it will bring to local sports.? more

From Radio Online: Red Apple Audio Networks and 77WABC in New York are expanding The Anthony Cumia Show from two to three hours, now airing live Sundays from 8-11pm ET beginning May 4. The extended program will also be made available to affiliates nationwide. Cumia joined 77WABC on March 8, marking his return to More...

From Radio Online: SiriusXM will deliver wall-to-wall coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft, airing every pick from all seven rounds during the league's annual selection event, taking place April 24-26 in Green Bay, WI. The live broadcasts will be featured on SiriusXM NFL Radio (channel 88), beginning at 7pm More...