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From Radio Insight: The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of 12 new Legends inductees into the RADIO HALL OF FAME for 2023, recognizing the talents and efforts of on-air personalities, programmers and operators who contributed with greatness to the radio industry and have since passed away. The following 12 radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately: Bob Grant– On-Air Personality Dave Robbins– Programming Executive Ed Christian– Executive Eduardo Caballero– Executive Jack ?The Rapper? Gibson– On-Air Personality / Writer Joe ?Butterball? Tamburro– Programming Executive Long John Nebel– On-Air Personality Marty Glickman– Play-by-Play Host / Executive Mary Turner– On-Air Personality Steve Rivers- Programming Executive Terry Dorsey- On-Air Personality Tom Rounds– Executive Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: ?It?s heartfelt recognition to see these individuals and their career contributions to the radio industry recognized with this induction.*They?ve made a forever impact on the audiences and businesses they interacted with and for that, we?re grateful.? Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, remarked: ?Gone but never forgotten, these Legends of the radio industry deserve to be recognized as Hall of Famers and it is an honor to induct them to the Radio Hall of Fame.*From programmers to talent to executives, these individuals are the best of the best.? The Radio Hall of Fame will recognize its 2023 class of inductees at the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, November 2nd, at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel in New York City. 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, Christopher ?Mad Dog? Russo will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event. Tickets are on sale now at: www.radiohalloffame.com. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Fans and industry professionals can find more information, including photos of the 2023 Legends, at www.radiohalloffame.com. The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations in 1991. more

From Radio Insight: Ahead of the closing of its sale to VCY America, John Dille III?s Partnership Radio has signed off Adult R&B “Mix 106.3” WUBU South Bend IN. VCY filed in July to acquire WUBU for $420,000. Since then, Sound Management flipped Classic Hits ?Throwback 102.3? WYET New Carlisle/South Bend IN to Adult R&B ?The New 102.3? on September 1 to fill the hole to be created by WUBU’s demise. With WUBU gone, WYET has now taken on its former “Mix” identity as “The New Mix 102.3“. WUBU afternoon host ‘The Godfather Gino J’ Johnson also jumped over to WYET for the same duties. Johnson will move with him the “Basement Throwdown Party” on Saturday nights and his Southern Blues Show on Sunday afternoons. more

From Radio Insight: ‘Jerry Rogers’ Roth’s Thoroughbred Communications Inc. is selling AAA “Q105.3” WRHQ Savannah GA to Ocie ‘OC’ Welch III’s Bradley Creek Broadcasting for $1.7 million. The deal includes the two real estate assets of WRHQ. Welch owns multiple Ford and Lincoln dealerships in the the Savannah/Hilton Head area as well as the Savannah Country Club. Rogers has owned WRHQ since its sign-on in 1991 and also serves as General Manager and afternoon host at the station. His radio career in the city dates back to 1969 when he joined 1400 WSGA as Music Director and afternoon host. He would rise to Program Director in 1971 and also added those duties for sister “Z102” WZAT before rising to General Manager in 1976. Rogers was inducted in the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in 2009. In a Facebook post announcing the purchase, Welch simply states, “Format will never change.” more

From Radio Insight: Townsquare Media Alternative 94.3 WCYY Biddeford/Portland ME and 103.7 WPKQ North Conway NH will drop their simulcast of “98.5 The Sports Hub” WBZ-FM Boston’s “Toucher & Rich” from mornings this week and return to a locally originating music-intensive show. Former WCYY personality Rob Riccitelli will return to the station to host mornings starting Monday, October 9. Riccitelli previously worked at WCYY from 2000 to 2016 where he would rise to APD/afternoon host. He would later host middays on Saga Classic Hits “Rewind 100.9” WYNZ and weekends on Hot AC “Coast 93.1” WMGX from 2017 until 2020 when he decided to focus on real estate. Riccitelli writes, “My Townsquare Media family has invited me to come back to do the only shift I never did in the 16 years I was there and will also allow me to continue to be a full time real estate agent ? I?m just going to need to wake up a bit earlier? Starting next Monday, October 9th, CYY will be back to music in the morning with?. me! I’m excited about not only getting back on the radio but being back at the station where I spent the best years of my life AND I want all of you to be part of the show but details on that later?” WCYY/WPKQ and Townsquare Sports “92.9 The Ticket” WEZQ Bangor ME were Toucher & Rich’s first syndicated affiliates adding the show in October 2021. Saga Communications Rock “Lazer 99.3/98.5” 1600 WLZX/98.5 W253CD and 99.3 WLZX-FM in Springfield MA would follow suit in May 2022. WLZX and WEZQ both dropped Toucher and Rich earlier this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Riccitelli – Realtor (@rob_realtor_maine) more

From Radio Online: Benztown announces that StudioTexter has been selected as the official texting platform for the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA). Through the new partnership with IBA, StudioTexter is now available to IBA members at special pricing that is especially budget-friendly for independent radio More...

From Radio Online: NPR will launch "Body Electric" on October 3, a special six-part interactive series investigating the relationship between technology and our bodies - and how we can improve it. TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi explores how our bodies are adapting and changing to meet the demands of the More...

From Radio Online: Beasley Media and Key Networks announce that Shawn Parr, host of Shawn Parr's Backstage Country and the "Ambassador of Country Music," welcomes a lineup of guest hosts in October to the syndicated Country music program. Parr's guest hosts in October include: Thomas Rhett Encore showcasing his album More...

From Radio Insight: After stunting on Sunday and Monday with songs with “Fox” in the title including Ylvis “What Does The Fox Say”, Sweet “Fox On The Run” and Elton John “The Fox”, Michigan Radio Communications’ “ESPN 100.9” WLUN Pinconning/Saginaw MI relaunched at 5:00pm today as “100.9 The Mitt“. With the relaunch, the station will revamp its programming lineup to include more local and regional programming and Fox Sports Radio national shows. The station will debut a daily local show “The Payoff” from 6-7pm hosted by Ben Bosscher, John Vicari and Brad Tunney. Bosscher served as on-field host for the co-owned Great Lake Loons minor league baseball team, Vicari is the voice of the station’s high school sports and Broadcast & Content Coordinator for the station, and Tunney is WLUN’s new General Manager. The remainder of WLUN’s lineup will now feature the statewide “X?s and Bro?s Morning Show” hosted by Anthony Bellino from 6-9am, Fox’s Dan Patrick Show and Colin Cowherd in middays, and “The Huge Show” with Bill Simonson from 3-6pm. The station’s parent company is owned by the Michigan Baseball Foundation that also owns the Dow Diamond stadium and Midwest League’s Great Lakes Loons with the station’s studios located in the press box of the ballpark. The Michigan Baseball Foundation Enterprises announced today a rebranding of WLUN-FM, establishing a partnership with Fox Sports Radio and the name Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt, effective Monday, October 2nd. The partnership begins a new era of sports radio in the Great Lakes Bay region. Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt will now feature the two biggest names in sports talk radio with The Dan Patrick Show and The Herd with Colin Cowherd in the weekday lineup, plus the addition of state-wide Michigan sports morning show, X?s & Bro?s. For the first time since 2014, the station will integrate an in-house talk show from the studios at Dow Diamond. The Payoff will air from 6 pm to 7 pm and talk everything Michigan sports. WLUN-FM was purchased in 2008 by MBF Enterprises and will continue to be the flagship station for the Great Lakes Loons. Additionally, local high school football and basketball games and Michigan State Football and Basketball will remain signature play-by-play properties. Westwood One?s NFL coverage serves as the biggest addition to the play-by-play programming. Thursday, Sunday and Monday Night Football broadcasts will air on The Mitt all season long. In conjunction with the rebrand, Brad Tunney steps into the role of General Manager for Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt. Tunney has been progressing through roles at the station since he became a fixture in the Loons broadcast booth in 2015. ?Our area has such great sports fans and we wanted to re-commit ourselves to them. Fox is a perfect partner for us to get national favorites like Dan and Colin on the air between a local lineup of seven hours of local talk,? Tunney said. ?I?m really excited for our listeners to also re-gain a live local show in The Payoff that they can interact with and lean on for great local sports dialogue.? Rich Juday is the Director of Sales and will continue to lead the sales efforts with a new array of on-air and off-air offerings. John Vicari has been added in a full-time capacity as the Broadcast and Content Coordinator and lead play-by-play broadcaster for The Mitt?s High School Sports coverage while continuing to pair with Tunney on the call for Loons games. Ben Bosscher has been added to the station?s team as the primary host of The Payoff. All information for Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt can be found at 1009themitt.com and on Facebook and X. more

From Radio Online: CHR WIXX/Green Bay morning personality will retire after a 32-year run on Tuesday, November 28. Murphy joined WIXX in September 1991 after a 3 1/2 year run at WLMG/New Orleans. The Green Bay native has also hosted mornings in Ishpeming, MI and Oshkosh, WI early in his career. He has been teamed More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia stations in Chicago are teaming up to hold the seventh annual "Sista Strut Pink Celebration" on Saturday, October 7. The stations include WGCI, V103, Inspiration 1390, 103.5 Kiss FM, Lite FM, Rock 95 Five and BIN 640 AM. The 3k breast cancer walk will benefit the Sisters Network More...

From Radio Insight: Pamal Broadcasting has flipped “Fox Sports 1380” WSYB/100.1 W261DE Rutland VT to Classic Hits. The staton is now branding as “100.1 WSYB” and launching with 10,000 songs commercial-free. The new format positions in-between co-owned Classic Rock “Rock 94.5” WDVT and AC 98.1 WJJR bringing the format back the market for the first time since 101.5 WEXP was sold in 2019. more

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia appoints Terry Foxx as Director of Talk Programming for San Antonio andamp; Austin, effective immediately. He joins the company from KUT-FM, University of Texas, where he most recently served as the Director of Programming andamp; Audience. Foxx has held Program Director duties for WLNK-FM More...

From Radio Online: Audacy has opted to forego an $18 million debt payment that was originally due on September 30, signaling an intention to pursue a restructuring arrangement with its current lenders. This strategic move initiates a 30-day grace period, during which Audacy aims to engage in constructive discussions More...

From Radio Online: Bonnie-Jill Laflin joins KSPF-FM (98.7 The Spot) in Dallas as afternoon host, weekdays from 12-6pm CT beginning October 9. She's previously worked as a sports broadcaster, philanthropist and TV personality. Laflin is the first and only female NBA scout holding the front office executive position More...

From Radio Online: Premiere Networks adds "The Karol Markowicz Show" to The Clay Travis andamp; Buck Sexton Podcast Network, effective Monday, October 9. Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist and co-author of "Stolen Youth," the new podcast expands on the topics that drive Markowicz' most-popular columns, More...

From Radio Insight: Terry Foxx, Director of Programming & Audience at University of Texas Public News/Talk 90.5 KUT-FM Austin, is departing the station to join iHeartMedia as Director of Talk Programming for San Antonio & Austin overseeing News/Talk 1200 WOAI San Antonio and Sports duo “Ticket 760” KTKR San Antonio and “1300 The Zone” KVET Austin. Foxx joined KUT-FM in February 2022 from Radio One Charlotte where he was serving as Brand Manager for Sports 610 WFNZ/102.5 W273DA and Hot AC ?Mix 107.9? WLNK. He had spent his entire career in commercial radio where he previously programmed Sports ?92.9 The Game? WZGC Atlanta from 2010-2020 and launched Sports ?93.7 The Fan? KDKA-FM Pittsburgh. Foxx has also served as PD for the national ESPN Radio and Adult R&B ?92Q? WQQK Nashville and worked on-air at stations including ?K104? KKDA-FM Dallas, ?B96? WBBM-FM Chicago, and 95.5 WPLJ New York. iHeartMedia announced today that Terry Foxx has been named , effective immediately. iHeartMedia San Antonio & Austin have a strong cross-platform presence and include a number of iconic brands and franchises ? both broadcast and digital ? encompassing more than 15 stations comprised of music, talk, and news formats. iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Director of Talk Programming, Terry Foxx will be responsible for redefining News Radio 1200 WOAI, Ticket 760, and AM 1300 The Zone’s on-air experience by synergizing with local talent to deliver unparalleled talk, news, and sports broadcasts. As the flagship broadcast partner for the San Antonio Spurs, University of Texas and ?The Joe Pags Show,? among others, Terry will deepen these partnerships to offer exclusive content, ensuring the stations remain the region’s primary touchpoint for sports, news, and insightful commentary. He will report to Jason McCollim, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia San Antonio & Austin. ?In Terry Foxx, we’ve found more than an expert; we’ve embraced a true team player who values respect as deeply as we do. His commitment to bettering our processes is evident, but it’s his unique blend of diplomacy, empathy, and patience in every interaction that truly sets him apart. With Terry, it’s not just about work; it’s about building lasting relationships.? said McCollim. Terry Foxx joins the San Antonio & Austin markets from KUT-FM, University of Texas, where he most recently served as the Director of Programming & Audience. He also served as Program Director for WLNK-FM & SportRadio WFNZ in Charlotte, N.C.; Program Director for SportsRadio 92-9 The Game, CBS Radio in Atlanta, G.A.; and Program Director for KDKA-FM, SportsRadio 93-7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, P.A. He began his career at KZFM 95.5 Corpus Christi, T.X. and is a graduate of Del Mar College. ?I’m very excited to work with iHeartMedia and its group of stations in Austin and San Antonio, along with the great people that help make it successful. As a native Texan, I grew up listening to WOAI. I’d like to thank Jason McCollim, Chris Berry, Brian Gann and Brad Hardin for this incredible opportunity,? said Foxx. more

From Radio Insight: Jim Murphy will retire from mornings at Midwest Communications CHR 101.1 WIXX Green Bay WI after a 32 year run in the timeslot. Murphy joined WIXX in September 1991 after a 3? year stint at WLMG New Orleans. His final show will be on Tuesday, November 28th. The Green Bay native also hosted mornings in Ishpeming MI and Oshkosh WI early in his career. He has been teamed with Katie Schurk for the past 20 years and Nick Vitrano for the past 12. Murphy has also hosted in-game content for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers since 1995. In September of 1991, a new morning show began on 101.1 WIXX, Green Bay/Appleton/Oshkosh.* Jim Murphy returned to his hometown of Green Bay, WI after a 3? year stint at WLMG in New Orleans. Now, after a 32-year run at WIXX, Murphy in the Morning is moving on to retirement. Murphy in the Morning has been consistently #1 during his three-decade tenure. Currently hosting the show with Katie Schurk and Nick Vitrano, Katie is on her 20th year and Nick his 12th. Like our Quarterbacks, we keep our talent for a long time. Murphy speaking of his time at WIXX, ?Working on a legendary station for 32 years has been a phenomenal ride. I can?t thank Duke Wright and Jeff McCarthy enough for giving me the opportunity many moons ago. I?ve been blessed with amazing co-hosts and co-workers throughout my tenure here at WIXX. Could not have done it without them?especially Katie and Nick. Also, to all the faithful listeners in the Northeast Wisconsin region, thank you for your friendship and loyalty. I will miss them tremendously. Time really does fly. Savor every minute of it.? Murphy was a fixture on Game Day at Lambeau Field for 28 years. He hosted game day activities on the field and he also led the Packers down Lombardi Avenue in the Super Bowl victory parade, when the team returned from Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans. In 2018 the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay included Murphy as part of an exhibit that highlighted the 50 most influential people in the 200-year history of Brown County. Midwest Communications, Vice President/Programming, Jeff McCarthy, hired Murphy in 1991, ?It was not a smooth beginning. Murphy came from a Soft AC format and his early presentation on WIXX needed somewhat of an energy boost?.MWC owner, Duke Wright informed me and WIXX Program Director Dan Stone, we had two weeks to get the show right or changes would be made. Well, 32 years later, I think the show got it right. Murphy is a true friend to all who know him. We will miss him and congratulate him on an amazing journey?. Murphy?s final show on WIXX is Tuesday, November 28th. An official job post for this opening will be coming soon. more

From Radio Insight: Audacy recently relaunched Classic Hits “98.7 The Spot” KSPF Dallas has begun restaffing with the addition of Bonnie-Jill Laflin to host 12-6pm weekdays. Laflin has had multiple careers starting as cheerleader for the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys before moving into acting and modeling where she was on Baywatch, Ally McBeal, Deal or No Deal, and a frequent men’s magazine cover. Laflin would then return to Sports as the first female scout for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Assistant General Manager of the NBA D-League?s Los Angeles D-Fenders. She joined SiriusXM as a host on their fantasy sports channel in 2012 and previously hosted University of Texas football pre and post-game shows on their radio network. Laflin most recently spent two years as morning show co-host at Cumulus Media Sports 680 KNBR/104.5 KNBR-FM San Francisco until exiting in July 2020. Audacy welcomes Bonnie-Jill Laflin as afternoon drive host for 98.7 The Spot (KSPF-FM) in Dallas. Laflin will be heard weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT beginning October 9. ?We are thrilled to welcome Bonnie-Jill to The Spot to take over afternoons,? said Brian Purdy, Regional President and Market Manager, Audacy Dallas. ?Her energy, charisma, and passion for our industry will undoubtedly resonate with our listeners, and we can’t wait to see her shine in her new role.? ?I’m excited and honored to be on the airwaves with 98.7 The Spot,? said Laflin. ?Even more, to be home in the great state of Texas where you can feel the music in the air and excitement of Dallas Cowboys football and Texas Rangers playoff baseball!? Laflin is a trailblazing sports broadcaster, philanthropist, and TV personality. The first and only female NBA scout holding the front office executive position with the Los Angeles Lakers, Laflin has many ?firsts? throughout her career. She?s the first woman to dance professionally for three teams in two sports, starting with the NBA?s Golden State Warriors and moving to the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. She is the first female to be awarded six championship rings in two professional sports, earning a Super Bowl ring while cheering for the 49ers and five NBA championship rings as an executive for the Lakers. Most recently, she co-hosted the brand-new ?Women?s Western Sports Roundup? on the Cowgirl Channel. Beyond her accomplishments in sports, Laflin ventured into the world of broadcasting, working as a reporter and host for various high-profile networks, including ESPN, NBA TV, NBC/NBC Sports, NFL Films, Westwood One, CBS, E!, BBC Sports, SiriusXM, NFR Live, and FOX Sports. Laflin is the founder of Hounds and Heroes and Horses, a non-profit that pairs rescue dogs as service and therapy dogs with wounded warriors and veterans, as well as rescue horses as equine therapy for service members and sponsored retreats. more

From Radio Insight: SiriusXM announced today that a new year-round artist host curated channel, “Life with John Mayer” will debut in November on channel 14. Mayer described the new channel as, “I?ve had a dream over the last several years to create a dynamic, real-time music channel that focuses less on genre and more on our changing emotional states throughout the days and weeks. It?s a highly ambitious project, and SiriusXM is the perfect partner to build this experience with. I look forward to creating and fostering a sense of community through this channel, and shining a light on what music does best – providing the soundtrack to our lives.” Channel 14 has featured rotating limited-run channels since SiriusXM dropped the simulcast of iHeartMedia’s 102.7 KIIS-FM Los Angeles in May 2022. Get ready for Life With @JohnMayer*the channel that changes with you! John is the music director for your life, curating an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel that recognizes that different moods require different music and every day requires careful curation. pic.twitter.com/uAspMYN4FA — SiriusXM (@SIRIUSXM) October 2, 2023 SiriusXM announced today that seven-time GRAMMY? Award winning singer, songwriter, John Mayer, will launch an exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, Life With John Mayer, in November. Mayer is creating a channel defined not by genre, but by the time of day, as well as the day of the week.*Life with John Mayer will be a musical experience hand-selected by the guitarist and songwriter and an ever-evolving world of music built from Mayer?s classics, collaborations and never-before-heard material blended in with the music he loves. Life With John Mayer, will be curated and presented by Mayer. SiriusXM’s newest 24/7 channel will be available to subscribers across North America in their cars on channel 14 or anywhere they go with the SiriusXM app.*The exclusive*year-round channel*joins*SiriusXM?s artist channel lineup which includes The Beatles Channel, The Grateful Dead Channel, Pearl Jam Radio, Drake?s Sound 42, and more. ?I?ve had a dream over the last several years to create a dynamic, real-time music channel that focuses less on genre and more on our changing emotional states throughout the days and weeks,? said John Mayer. ?It?s a highly ambitious project, and SiriusXM is the perfect partner to build this experience with. I look forward to creating and fostering a sense of community through this channel, and shining a light on what music does best – providing the soundtrack to our lives.? ?Life with John Mayer will be a showcase for John?s exceptionally deep love of music. He is very engaged in every aspect of this channel and has an exciting vision for what our listeners will experience when they listen. To have a musician as brilliant as John creating and curating a daily soundtrack for all of us is very special, and we?re honored and proud that John has chosen SiriusXM as the place where his fans can share this musical experience with him,? said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM?s President and Chief Content Officer. There?s nobody quite like*John Mayer. He*has*emerged*as a GRAMMY?*Award-winning artist, celebrated songwriter, and iconic guitar player all at once. The Bridgeport, CT native introduced himself*on the quintuple-platinum*Room For Squares*in 2001 and has earned three #1 debuts on the*Billboard*Top 200 with the triple-platinum*Heavier Things*, double-platinum*Battle Studies*, and gold*Born and Raised*. In addition*to*selling over*20*million albums worldwide*and gathering billions of streams*to date, he has garnered seven GRAMMY?*Awards, including*?Song of the Year?*for*?Daughters,?*and has earned a record seven U.S. No. 1s on Billboard?s Top Rock Albums chart and 25 entries on the Hot Rock Songs chart, the most for any solo artist.*In 2015, Dead & Company was founded, with Mayer on lead guitar as well as vocals. more

From Radio Insight: The recent acquisition of United Stations by Gemini XIII has led to another show departing the syndication marketplace. Alpha Media Hot AC “Mix 94.1” WHBC-FM Canton OH, which has featured Dave & Jimmy since October 2018, will debut a new local morning show on Monday, October 9. Program Director ‘Java Joel’ Murphy wrote on Facebook, “Really enjoyed working with + listening to this crew every morning. Their show is no longer available for syndication. Thanks for all the fun Dave and Jimmy Radio Show. Our new “live and local” show starts Monday, October 9th.” Based at iHeartMedia CHR 97.9 WNCI Columbus and hosted by Dave Kaelin, ‘Jimmy Jam’ Shaheen, and Kelsey Webb, the duo were first paired on the “WNCI Morning Zoo” in 1992 rising to lead hosts in the late 1990s. Webb has been with the show since 2005 rising from a producer to co-host. The show’s affiliate base included WHBC-FM as well as iHeart’s “104.5 The Cat” WLKT Lexington KY, “Y105” WYHT Mansfield OH, Rome Radio Partners’ “103.1 Radio M” 710 WROM Rome GA, MyTown Media’s “Kiss 104.7” KXNC Hays KS, and Seven Mountains Media’s “Majic 99.3/104.5” WXMJ/WHMJ Meadville PA. more

From Radio Insight: Audacy announced this morning that it will skip the approximately $18 million payment due on September 30 to holders of its 6.75% senior secured second-lien notes due March 31, 2029 to use the 30-day grace period to “continue its dialogue with lenders regarding a potential plan to strengthen its capital structure to support Audacy?s strong operating business and position Audacy for long-term growth”. The company says it continues discussions with its lenders to refinance its debt and optimize the Company?s balance sheet to position the Company for long-term growth, capitalizing on its scaled leadership position across the audio market. The decision does not impact any of its business operations or obligations to advertisers, employees, suppliers or other stakeholders. Audacy continues to focus on growing and enhancing its capabilities as a leading, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company. Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) (the ?Company? or ?Audacy?) today provided an update on its ongoing discussions with lenders to refinance its debt and optimize the Company?s balance sheet to position the Company for long-term growth, capitalizing on its scaled leadership position across the audio market. To continue to facilitate its discussions with lenders, Audacy has elected to utilize the 30-day grace period for the cash interest payment in the amount of approximately $18 million, due on September 30, 2023 (and payable on October 2, 2023, the next succeeding business day), to holders of its 6.75% senior secured second-lien Notes (?the Notes?) due March 31, 2029. Audacy intends to utilize the 30-day grace period to continue its dialogue with lenders regarding a potential plan to strengthen its capital structure to support Audacy?s strong operating business and position Audacy for long-term growth. Audacy?s decision does not impact any of its business operations or obligations to advertisers, employees, suppliers or other stakeholders. Audacy continues to focus on growing and enhancing its capabilities as a leading, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company. ?We continue to engage in discussions with our lenders as we execute on our overall growth strategy and remain focused on investing in our people, platform, content and technology capabilities to serve our listeners and customers,? said David Field, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Audacy. ?We continue to drive progress across our key performance metrics, meaningfully advance our ad tech and product roadmap and enter new partnerships to enhance content, distribution and monetization opportunities.? The decision to utilize the grace period will not trigger an event of default under the indenture governing the Notes, and the Company retains the right to make the interest payment to the holders of the Notes through the end of the grace period. more

From Radio Insight: FCC ActionsLiberty University has agreed to turn in the license of student-run Christian CHR “90.9 The Light” WQLU Lynchburg VA as part of a Consent Decree with the FCC. Liberty will also pay a $10,000 civil penalty to the FCC to settle an investigation into violations of operating the station at a variance from its licensed parameters and making incorrect statements regarding the Station?s operations to the FCC. In the agreement, Liberty admitted that WQLU operated at a variance from its licensed parameters for more than 5 years and “violated section 1.17(a)(2) of the Rules by providing material factual information that was incorrect without a reasonable basis for believing that such material factual information was correct and not misleading. However, Licensee believed in good faith that the change in the Station?s tower site could be considered a correction of licensed coordinates rather than a site change, and thus Licensee did not intentionally provide false information to the Commission”. The station was licensed to operate from a site on Candlers Mountain with 100w/184m, but in 2011 sought an STA to operate from a site on Monogram Hill. The station stopped applying for STA renewals in 2015 leading to its approval expiring in May 2015. WQLU would once again seek an STA in August 2020 requesting permission to operate from Monogram Hill. Following an FCC inquiry, the station stated that its licensed tower had been dismantled but it had also resumed operations from a different tower on Candlers than specified in their license. Liberty University also owns the “Journey FM” Christian AC network on eight stations and seven translators across Virginia and North Carolina based at 88.3 WRVL Lynchburg. KGHL Radio LLC has entered into a Consent Decree and an $8000 fine for transferring Farm/Classic Country 790 KGHL/94.7 K234CP Billings MT from Taylor and Shannon Brown to trusts controlled by their children (he Courtney E. Brown Kibblewhite 2021 GST Trust and the Colter W. Brown 2021 GST Trust) without proper approval. The Browns filed the transfer of control application with the FCC in April 2022 despite the actual transfer being completed in October 2021. Apple City Broadcasting Company agreed to a Consent Decreee and $1000 penalty for not notifying the commission of the deaths of three of their four shareholders and change of control of their 860 WACB Taylorsville and 1570 WTLK Taylorsville NC. The company was formed in 1993 with Roger Lee Brown and William Norris Keever holding 45% stakes and their respective wives Mary Alice Brown and Sara McClain Keever each holding 5% stakes. William Keever died in December 2020 with his wife gaining his shares. Mary Brown would pass in February 2021 moving her shares to her husband. Then in February 2022, Sara Keever died with her now 50% share passed to her niece Lisa McClain. No involuntary transfer of control applications were filed until April 2023 nor was FCC approval requested until then to make Linda McClain the controlling shareholder of the company. Hunterdon Central High School Board of Education’s Country 90.5 WCVH Flemington NJ has entered into a Consent Decree and a $500 penalty for failing to timely file its license renewal application. WCVH’s renewal was due to be filed by February 1, 2022 but was not sent until May 23, 2023. The FCC has issued a Notice of Violation to Birach Broadcasting for lack of painting and lights on the tower of 540 WGOP Pocomoke City MD on two visits in 2022. Birach has since sold WGOP to Roger Waters’ The Waters Group LLC. Silent Notifications Radio Amor Inc.’s 690 WADS Ansonia CT (Temporary antenna site disabled) Partnership Radio’s 106.3 WUBU South Bend IN (Closing of sale to VCY America) 1520 Radio Asia LLC’s 1520 WTRI Brunswick MD (Transmitter site sold to city; land to be repurposed) KM Radio of Lovelady’s 104.3 KHMR Lovelady TX (Loss of program source) License CancellationsBonneville International has turned in the license for 98.1 K251AB Longmont CO. The translator had been rebroadcasting Sports “ESPN 1600” KEPN Denver via 104.3 KKFN-HD2 Longmont. Ahead of reaching the one year deadline to return to the air, Family Stations has surrendered the license of 107.3 W297BQ Albany GA. FM ChangesThis content is for Premium Annual and Premium Monthly members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. more

From Radio Insight: Jamtraxx Media has announced that it and its syndicated Radio Mixes division will cease operations following their releases for the weekend of October 6. Led by Rob Austin, Jamtraxx and Radio Mixes currently produce 23 mixshows and had been distributed by United Stations. Austin will keep the Jamtraxx name alive through his programming consultancy that he intends to focus on. In a note shared with us, Austin writes: I?ve done a lot in the last 30 years in radio by working at a non commercial commercial station at Loyola University Chicago called Energy 887, to producing the Eddie and Jobo Morning Show at B96 in Chicago, to starting JamTraxx and RadioMixes in 1993, and then via national syndication in 2000, leading to radio station ownership in the late 10s, shortly prior to Covid, and have really come full circle during my career, thus far. I just want to thank Todd Cavanah, Erik Bradley, and Don Marion for believing in our vision for commercial mix shows while at B96 and being our first affiliate that would amass hundreds of affiliates later through Andy Denemark at USRN and Paul Hollins and Jessica D?Agostin at Radio Express. To my ex-partner Joe Delfin who started the company along side me and who later left to focus on his mobile DJ business, I couldn?t have done this without him. It was truly our baby and he is like a true brother from another mother. To our employees, past and present, Will Calder, Cory Flanigan, Erin Cummings, Doug Holt, Marcus McBride, Paul Paige, Justin Cowen, Scott Llamas, and Joshua Deurksen; thank you for producing fully formulated mixshows that went on to attract the biggest and best AQH in the history of our industry. Without all your hard work and efforts, it would have never been a reality in producing 23 shows in 17 different genres each and every week. A big thank you should also be given to Jim Lemon, and Keith Rupnik for heading the affiliation Department at JamTraxx Media to make RadioMixes a success! To our clients, thank you for believing in the product and for having us on the air in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and the rest of the world. It was amazing to see such a demand from everyone that lead to the demise of ZeoMix and the original HotMix. It was always Our Mixes and Your Brand that eventually graduated to America?s Mixshows! We should all be proud for the 30 years that we all worked together and let?s all find our next chapter; the best chapter. I will be launching a consultancy focusing on CHR, GOLD CHR, HOT AC, and AC under the JamTraxx Consulting banner. I invite potential clients that believe in my programming philosophy to reach out. I can do wonders for your radio station. I bid all a short and thoughtful adieu with a tear in my eye, but hope that you will be happy to reconnect with me in my next role and crossroads in my career. The only way I can see RadioMixes continuing is on a cash basis if the demand is there and the staff would love to have that opportunity, if it were to present its self. If it doesn?t, shows that run next week, 2341 will be the last for the organization. Thank you all for an amazing 30 years! It could not have been done without you! Sincerely, Rob Austin more

From Radio Online: Urban One has received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market notifying the company that the exchange has initiated a process that could result in the delisting of the Urban One's stock from Nasdaq. The company not is still More...

From Radio Insight: Radio One parent Urban One Inc. has received a letter from the The Nasdaq Stock Market that after previous warnings, a process that could result in the company’s delisting from the stock exchange has begun. Urban One will request a hearing with the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to stay any delisting action through October 20, 2023 and then through the hearing period through at least March 26, 2024. Urban One’s delisting is due to not timely filing periodic financial reports with the SEC. The company hasn’t filed their Q1 or Q2 2023 quarterly reports. Urban One terminated its relationship with BDO USA as its independent registered public accounting firm and appointed Ernst & Young to replace them as of July 12. Urban One stated, “During the course of its preparation of the Q1 2023 Form 10-Q, the Company identified certain errors with regard to the timing of expense recognition of non-cash stock based compensation and the accounting for the Company’s investment in the operations of its Richmond casino joint venture, RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC, the activities of which primarily related to 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the related accounting for the non-cash stock based compensation matter and if the Company’s investment in RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC should have been consolidated during the historical periods due to its then 75% ownership interest. The Company is also in the process of evaluating the impact these matters may have on its internal controls over financial reporting. The ongoing resolution of these issues has further delayed the preparation process. The Company anticipates that these matters will be resolved in the near future. Once these matters are resolved, the Company anticipates filing both of the Delinquent Reports in an expedited manner.” Today, Urban One, Inc. (the “Company”), reported that it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Listing Department”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that Nasdaq has initiated a process that could result in the delisting of the Company’s securities from Nasdaq as a result of the Company not being in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing Rule”), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Staff Determination has no immediate effect and will not immediately result in the suspension of trading or delisting of the Company’s shares of common stock. The Company intends to timely request a hearing before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Hearings Panel”). The hearing request will automatically stay any suspension or delisting action through October 20, 2023. In connection with the hearing request the Company will request that the stay be extended through the hearing and the expiration of any additional extension period granted by the Hearings Panel following the hearing. In that regard, pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Hearings Panel may grant an additional extension period through March 26, 2023. However, there can be no assurance that the Hearings Panel will grant the Company an additional extension, or that the Hearings Panel will grant the Company’s request for an extended stay, or that the Company will be able to regain compliance by the end of any additional extension period. The Staff Determination was issued because the Company has not filed its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2023 (the “Q1 2023 Form 10-Q”) and June 30, 2022 (the “Q2 2023 Form 10-Q” and, together with the Q1 2023 Form 10-Q, the “Delinquent Reports”) by the Extension Deadline (defined below). As previously disclosed July 12, 2023, on July 11, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) approved the dismissal of BDO USA, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm effective on July 12, 2023. At that time, the Audit Committee voluntarily appointed Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 effective as of July 12, 2023. As previously disclosed, on August 22, 2023, the Company received a letter from the Listing Department on August 16, 2023 (the “Third Nasdaq Letter”), notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with requirements of the Rule as a result of not having timely filed the Delinquent Reports. As previously disclosed, the Company received a notice from Nasdaq on April 3, 2023 (the “First Nasdaq Letter”), notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with the Rule due to its delay in filing the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “2022 Form 10-K”). On May 10, 2023, the Company filed a Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing with respect to its Q1 2023 Form 10-Q, triggering a second letter from Nasdaq dated May 19, 2023 (the “Second Nasdaq Letter”), as previously disclosed on May 24, 2023. In accordance with the Second Nasdaq Letter, the Company filed a plan with Nasdaq to regain compliance with the listing requirements that include completion and filing of the 2022 Form 10-K and the Q1 2023 Form 10-Q with the SEC. Nasdaq accepted the Company’s compliance plan and granted the Company 180 days, or until September 27, 2023 (the Extension Deadline”), for filing the 2022 Form 10-K and the Q1 2023 Form 10-Q, to regain compliance. The Company subsequently filed the 2022 Form 10-K on June 30, 2023. However, the Company has yet to file its Q1 2023 Form 10-Q and this, as well as the identification of certain errors with the filed 2022 Form 10-K, has delayed the Company’s preparation and filing of its Q2 2023 Form 10-Q. The Company is in the process of completing its Q1 2023 Form 10-Q and anticipates filing the Delinquent Reports as soon as practicable after resolution of the discrete accounting issues identified below. During the course of its preparation of the Q1 2023 Form 10-Q, the Company identified certain errors with regard to the timing of expense recognition of non-cash stock based compensation and the accounting for the Company’s investment in the operations of its Richmond casino joint venture, RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC, the activities of which primarily related to 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the related accounting for the non-cash stock based compensation matter and if the Company’s investment in RVA Entertainment Holdings, LLC should have been consolidated during the historical periods due to its then 75% ownership interest. The Company is also in the process of evaluating the impact these matters may have on its internal controls over financial reporting. The ongoing resolution of these issues has further delayed the preparation process. The Company anticipates that these matters will be resolved in the near future. Once these matters are resolved, the Company anticipates filing both of the Delinquent Reports in an expedited manner. more

From Radio Insight: Educational Media Foundation is adding a second FM in State College PA. EMF will acquire Silent 94.5 WNLI (formerly WBHV-FM) State College from Jim Loftus’ JFLIV LLC in exchange for 107.1 W296CD Jonestown PA and $200,000. WNLI was the last of the four stations moved from Seven Mountains Media to Loftus’ holding company for divestiture following their purchase of 34 stations from Forever Media last year. Educational Media Foundation already owns “K-Love” 107.9 WKPA Port Matilda in the State College market as this deal will allow the organization to bring the “Air 1” network to the market. more

From Radio Online: Bill Love is retiring from radio after 50 years. He signed off from WRTH (Earth FM) in Greenville on Friday where he aired from 6-10am. Love has spent about 45 of his 50 years in broadcasting working for stations in Greenville and Spartanburg. Love previously worked at WSPA, WFBC and Rock 101 in More...

From Radio Online: Jess Poxson joins Townsquare Media CHR WKFR-FM in Kalamazoo, MI as morning co-host alongside Dana Marshall. Most recently, she served as morning co-host for McKibbin Media Group CHR WKHM-FM (K105.3) in Jackson, MI. Before that Poxson was morning co-host of the "Kicks Wake up Krew" on WKXC-FM in More...

From Radio Online: Pamal Broadcasting elevates Pete Kelly to Program Director of Country WKLI-FM (107.1 The Cat) in Albany and WKBE (100.9 The Cat) in Corinth, NY. Most recently, he served as Assistant PD, Music Director and afternoon host for The Cat and midday host on CHR WFLY-FM (Fly 92.3). Since joining WKLI-FM More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season with its annual "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour" on iHeartRadio stations across America and the iHeartRadio app with performances by this year's biggest artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, AJR, Sabrina More...