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From Radio Insight: Following the announcement of T-Bob Hebert’s departure to join Barstool Sports, Guaranty Media Sports ?ESPN 104.5? WNXX Jackson/104.9 KNXX Donaldsonville LA has announced that former LSU and Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn will join its “Off The Bench” morning show joining Jacob Hester starting June 2. Both Flynn and Hester were teammates on LSU’s 2007 national championship team. Hester will move up to lead host of the show. Flynn previously was a weekly contributor to Hester’s former evening and midday show before he joined the morning show in 2021. The show also airs on Cenla Broadcasting’s “94.7 ESPN” KDBS Alexandria and Townsquare Media’s “1130 The Tiger” KWKH Shreveport. Hester said, “Back at LSU, Flynn called the plays and I did the heavy lifting. Nothing has changed, except now it?s on live radio. Honestly, I just needed someone to blame when things go off the rails,? he joked. ?And who better than my good friend and old signal caller? I?m fired up for all the chaotic energy and pro-level sports takes we?re about to unleash on your morning commute.? Program Director Matt Moscona commented, “We?re thrilled to welcome Matt Flynn to the daily lineup. He checks every box that we were looking for: deep knowledge of the teams we cover, credibility with our audience and a dynamic on air personality. We feel like this will be talk radio gold.? more

From Radio Insight: Audacy News/Talk 98.1 KMBZ-FM Kansas City has announced the return of Jonathan Wier to the station to co-host middays with Jayme Monacelli. Wier previously hosted 9am-12pm and then nights at KMBZ-FM from 2012 to 2019. He began his career at 97.1 KFTK-FM St. Louis at the age of 20 as a host and producer and later co-hosted afternoons at WSKY Gainesville prior to joining KMBZ. Wier most recently spend two stints in mornings with Ayla Brown at Beasley Media Country 102.5 WKLB-FM Boston from 2019 until 2022 and then from October 2023 until last August. Wier will fill the midday slot most recently held by Jon Grayson until his retirement from the station earlier this month. more

From Radio Online: Audacy has announced that Mason Moussette -- known to listeners as "Mason on the Mic" -- will join Hot AC outlets KSWD (Emma 94.1) in Seattle and KLLC (Alice 97.3) in San Francisco. Moussette will take over afternoons at KSWD and middays at KLLC. The move marks a homecoming for Moussette, a Seattle radio More...

From Radio Online: After more than three decades waking up Sacramento on Bonneville's 105.1 KNCI, longtime morning co-host Tom Mailey is stepping away from the mic. Mailey announced his retirement from the "Pat, Tom andamp; Cody" show, with his final broadcast set to follow the station's annual Country In The Park event this More...

From Radio Insight: Audacy’s “Rock 105” 105.5 WRXR-FM Rossville GA/Chattanooga TN is moving to 103.7 on Friday, May 23 at 12pm. The move will displace CHR “103.7 Kiss-FM” WKXJ Walden. That station has not yet begun promoting whether it is moving in reverse to 105.5, but both frequencies have filed to swap call letters. The move will place the Rock format on the stronger signal as 103.7 is a Class C3 with 25kW/89m, while 105.5 is a Class A with 5.3kW/106m. WRXR-FM ranked eight in the March 2025 Nielsen Audio ratings with a 2.9 share. WKXJ was tenth with a 2.7 share, but trailing well behind Bahakel Broadcasting’s “Hits 96.5” WDOD-FM fourth ranked 6.0 share. more

From Radio Insight: The wildly successful Adult Hits stations of the early ?00s ? many of them still so ? sometimes told listeners that they played ?everything.? To the industry, however, they described themselves as ?a mile wide and an inch deep.? They mostly combined the best of an Oldies/Classic Hits station and the list of a Hot AC. Any ?oh wow? depth came mainly from the late ?70s and ?80s. Adult Hits stations were nevertheless wide enough to redefine what radio could do and still be considered well-programmed. They also helped confirm that ?a little bit of everything? was indeed the real answer to ?what do most people like?? rather than a non-answer. In the PPM era, Adult Hits stations were less likely to play 1,100 songs, and their variety was less likely to stand out against other formats, or as Oldies became Classic Hits and expanded. If Adult Hits stations helped redefine ?wide,? it?s time to consider a different class of station: “the double-wide.? A few have come to my attention recently, all with some connection to Ross on Radio readers. One fits under my previous heading of ?Oldies XL? ? a station older and deeper than PPM-market Classic Hits.* Another stretches the ?everything that rocks? position even further. One is Adult Hits that goes beyond the usual boundaries. I?ve written about at least a few similar stations in the last few years. Veteran DJ/TV weatherman R.J. Heim?s Music Through the Tunnel of Time,last spotlighted here in 2022, still promises ?all genres, all eras.? Heim also goes where many Adult Hits outlets don?t: current music. So did KTJK (The Raider) Abilene, Texas, one of an intriguing trio of stations profiled here two years ago. JVC?s WBON (92.1 the Bone) Fort Walton Beach, Fla.,launched late last year as a Rock radio counterpart to Classic Hits sister WWAV (The Wave), promising music from six decades. I went back because PD Matt Stone responded to a recent article about the newly eclectic Classic Rock/?90s Alternative mix on KQRS Minneapolis.The Bone can go deep in the ?70s or the ?90s. It also plays a lot of the recent Active Rock chart hits that many stations abandoned after they ran their course as currents.* Here’s WBON on April 22, during a 92-minute afternoon ?Shut Up and Rock Block?: Buckcherry, ?Sorry? Smashing Pumpkins, ?I Am One? Royal Blood, ?Lights Out? Blind Melon, ?No Rain? Ted Nugent, ?Dog Eat Dog? Blue Stones, ?Shakin? Off the Rust? Weezer, ?In the Garage? Van Halen, ?Hot for Teacher? Goldfinger, ?99 Red Balloons? Sleep Token, ?The Summoning? Sublime, ?Doin? Time? Gregg Allman, ?Midnight Rider? Minutemen, ?Corona? Default, ?Wasting My Time? Green Day, ?Nice Guys Finish Last? Foo Fighters, ?Making a Fire? Franz Ferdinand, ?Take Me Out? The KQRS article also brought forth Brian Olivarri on behalf of the Hill Country?s KHUK (106.5 the Hook) Granite Shoals, Texas,a broader take on Adult Hits. Even after I had finished my initial listening to The Hook, its website stayed open on my browser, and I would see segues such as ?Runnin? Down a Dream? by Tom Petty to ?Paid in Full? by Eric B & Rakim to ?The End of Heartache? by Killswitch Engage. There was also ?Smells Like Teen Spirit? into ?Act Naturally? by Buck Owens and ?Play that Funky Music? by Wild Cherry. Here’s the Hook at 4 p.m. on April 25: Green Day, ?Brain Stew/Jaded? Barry White, ?Never, Never Gonna Give You Up? Wallflowers, ?One Headlight? Chuck Berry, ?Maybelline? Pink Floyd, ?Money? Soundgarden, ?Black Hole Sun? Murray Head, ?One Night in Bangkok? Kenny Rogers & First Edition, ?Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)? ? with a sweeper saluting ?the best music to come out of Texas? Alice in Chains, ?Brother? Dr. Dre, ?The Next Episode? Hole, ?Malibu? Alabama Shakes, ?Hold On? Alan Jackson, ?Summertime Blues? The Hook is in the backyard of KBPA (103.5 Bob FM) Austin, one of the earliest and most consistent Adult Hits outlets, now effectively the Classic Hits outlet for the market as well. It says something about the shifting of the programming landscape over the last 20 years that the opportunity would open up to match Bob?s width with something even broader.* Finally, WRGG Greencastle, Pa.,might as easily belong in our ?Oldies XL? categorization of older/deeper ?50s-through-?70s outlets. It?s more ?50s/?60s-focused than the others, but it?s got the depth, and I wanted to share it. The community oldies outlet came to my attention through the station?s Hollis Zimmerman. Here?s a brief stretch of middays from late April. Joe Bennett & Sparkletones, ?Black Slacks? Don & Juan, ?What?s Your Name? Barry White, ?You?re the First, the Last, My Everything? R. Dean Taylor, ?Indiana Wants Me? Righteous Brothers, ?You?ve Lost That Loving Feeling? Cream, ?Sunshine of Your Love? Dawn, ?Candida? Everly Brothers, ?This Little Girl of Mine? Patsy Cline, ?She?s Not You? more

From Radio Online: Bloomberg Media and iHeartMedia have renewed their podcast partnership, extending iHeartMedia's role as the exclusive distributor of Bloomberg's slate of podcasts and expanding their collaboration to include new original series. The two companies first partnered in 2021 and have since co-produced more More...

From Radio Insight: Audacy has tabbed Mason Mousette to join Hot AC “Emma 94.1” KSWD Seattle as afternoon host and “Alice 97.3” KLLC San Francisco as midday host. The move marks a return to Seattle for Mason, who spent thirteen years at Hubbard CHR “Movin 92.5” KQMV from 2007 to May 2020 mostly in afternoons. She would then host mornings at Cumulus CHR ?Hot 93.3? KLIF-FM Dallas from August 2021 until January 2023 and co-hosted Nick Cannon’s “Daily Cannon” on Amazon’s AMP in 2023-24. KSWD has been running jockless since its flip from Soft AC “The Sound” to Hot AC last September. At KLLC, she will fill the midday shift that has been vacant since Vanessa Hale’s exit last June. more

From Radio Online: More than 20 conservative organizations and individuals, led by Heritage Action for America, have sent a joint letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urging the Commission to overhaul long-standing broadcast ownership regulations. The coalition argues that current rules, which date back to the 1940s, are More...

From Radio Insight: After over 32 years co-hosting mornings at Bonneville Country 105.1 KNCI Sacramento, Tom Mailey will retire from the station following its annual “Country In The Park” event this weekend. Mailey and Pat Still were first teamed together in 1992 with Lisa Kay on what was then “New Country 105.1” KRAK-FM. When KRAK-FM and then 98.5 KNCI came under common ownership in 1994, the brands were consolidated on 105.1 with the duo staying in mornings. The duo of have been teamed with Cody Robinson since 2017 following a sixteen year run with Julie Ryan. Prior to coming to Sacramento in 1992, Mailey worked at Country 94.1 KMPS Seattle as ‘Commander Tom’ and also pulled double-duty as ‘Tom The News Guy’ on sister “Hot Talk 1140” KHTK. Mailey and Still were inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2024. Mailey also operates the fishing guide “Get The Net“. Still and Robinson will continue in mornings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Mailey (@tomailey) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cody on the Radio (@codyontheradio) more

From Radio Insight: Shamrock Communications sells Country “Ace Country 103.1” KACP Pahrump NV to Vernon and Ronda Van Winkle’s Ace Country Radio LLC for $228,000. Vernon Van Winkle owns LPTV KPVM-LD (channel 25) in Pahrump. KACP’s programming is also heard on Smith & Fitzgerald Partnership’s 98.3 KACE Beatty and 100.3 KACG Goldfield and Shamrock’s 105.9 KRZQ Amargosa Valley NV. WGHN Inc. sells Silent 1370 WGHN/94.9 W235CM Grand Haven MI to Cynthia Cano’s Cano’s Broadcasting LLC for $30,000. As part of the deal, the station has resumed operation under a Time Brokerage Agreement with its Regional Mexican programming under new WGHA call letters. Cano also owns Regional Mexican “La Poderosa” on 810 WMJH Rockford/93.3 W227CG Grand Rapids and 1080 WOAP Owasso MI. Mano A Mano Family Center acquires Community 98.3 KMWV Dallas/Salem OR from Capital Community Television for $45,000. The buyer owns Spanish Variety “Radio Poder” 98.3 KTUP Dallas, which operates on a time-share basis with KMWV. KMWV currently operates from 6pm to 10am daily with KTUP running from 10am to 6pm. The Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center donates its CP for 90.3 WFHW Cambridge MD to Mid-Shore Community Radio Inc. The donee owns Community/AAA 91.7 WHCP-FM Trappe/Cambridge. more

From Radio Online: Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC have announced a major expansion of their long-standing partnership with iHeartMedia Seattle, launching a new multi-year agreement that brings enhanced audio coverage to soccer fans across the Pacific Northwest. The deal marks the first time both clubs will share a More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia Philadelphia's 105.3 WDAS FM, Power 99, and Rumba 106.1 have announced the return of the "Sista Strut" breast cancer walk, now in its eighth year. The event is set for Saturday, June 21, beginning at 8am in the parking lot of the Wells Fargo Center. This year's walk is presented by Novartis and More...

From Radio Online: Kayla Anderson exits Ramon, Kayla, and Will, the morning show on Cumulus Media Sports WGFX-FM (104.5 The Zone) in Nashville. The announcement came at the start of Thursday's broadcast. Anderson joined the station in 2022 and had been a co-host alongside former NFL player Ramon Foster and Will Boling for her More...

From Radio Online: Doug Montgomery, Townsquare Media's Vice President of Country Content and Programming, has announced his retirement, effective July 31. Montgomery joined Townsquare in 2016 as Director of Content for the company's Grand Rapids, MI cluster, where he also began overseeing the company's Country programming. In More...

From Radio Online: AccuRadio, a pioneering human-curated streaming music service, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing unsustainable royalty obligations and a failed legal settlement with SoundExchange, the organization tasked with collecting and distributing digital music royalties. The Chicago-based More...

From Radio Online: Local digital advertising surged past the $100 billion mark in 2024, now accounting for roughly 70% of all local ad spending, according to Borrell Associates' 2025 Annual Report. The landmark report underscores the dramatic shift from print and traditional broadcast media to digital formats, marking a More...

From Radio Online: TuneIn has announced full audio coverage of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, available on TuneIn Premium through a partnership with INDYCAR Radio. The streaming platform will carry every practice and qualifying session leading up to race day on More...

From Radio Insight: Townsquare Media Vice President of Country Music Programming & Content Doug Montgomery will retire on July 31. Montgomery joined Townsquare in 2016 originally serving as Director of Content for its Grand Rapids MI cluster in addition to overseeing the Country format for the company. He was promoted to Vice President in February 2022. He previously spent over two decades at iHeartMedia’s “B93.7” WBCT Grand Rapids where also held SVP/Programming duties for their Grand Rapids cluster and was Country Format Brand Coordinator. Montgomery also programmed WGTR Myrtle Beach and WGTC South Bend earlier in his career. Montgomery shared, “I have been extremely blessed to spend my whole adult life getting to do what I dreamed of as a kid: Be the guy who picks the songs on the radio and entertains listeners every day,” Montgomery said. “From my first overnight shift at WJPD in Ishpeming, Michigan, I knew the Country Radio was the avenue I wanted to pursue. Being a part of Country Music going to great heights throughout my career has been a great thrill. I am fortunate.” Townsquare Media SVP/Content & Programming Kurt Johnson commented, “Doug is second to none. He’s been an influential programmer for decades, and we’ve been very fortunate to have him lead our Country team for eight years. His impact in building Townsquare Country’s success will leave a legacy. We’ll miss him a lot, but we’re happy for him at the same time.” Townsquare is seeking a replacement for Montgomery. Interested applicants can find more information here. more

From Radio Online: Spoke Media and iHeartPodcasts have announced the launch of HIGHKEY!, a new podcast and video series premiering May 30 on iHeartMedia's Outspoken Podcast Network. Hosted by political strategist and Oscar-shortlisted producer Ben O'Keefe, cultural critic Ryan Mitchell, and RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 winner More...

From Radio Online: WGN-AM/Chicago midday host John Williams received a "Best Featured Reporter or Host" Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club at an awards ceremony held Friday. He last received a Peter Lisagor award in this category in 2023. In 2024, Williams and his producer Pete Zimmerman earned a Peter Lisagor More...

From Radio Online: Hope Media Group appoints veteran broadcaster Chris Pickett as Assistant Program Director and Music Director for 89.3 KSBJ in Houston. Previously, Pickett has held programming and on-air positions in Tucson, Las Vegas, and most recently Boise, ID, where he served as Director of Content for Townsquare Media. More...

From Radio Insight: Hope Media Group Christian AC 89.3 KSBJ Humble/Houston TX has appointed Chris Pickett as Assistant Program Director and Music Director. Pickett most recently served as Director of Content for Townsquare Media Boise until exiting in April. Pickett arrived in Boise in November 2019 and was also the Brand Manager and afternoon host at Hot AC ?Mix 106? KCIX under his on-air name ?Marco?. He also hosted 1-3pm on AC ?107.9 Lite-FM? KXLT. Prior to Boise, Pickett spent seven years at iHeartMedia Las Vegas as Operations Manager, PD/morning host at AC ?Sunny 106.5? KSNE and programming Hip Hop ?Real 103.9? K280DD/KYMT-HD2. He previously served as Operation Manager for Clear Channel Tucson and Colorado Springs and has programmed KCLD St. Cloud MN and WNOU Indianapolis. Hope Media Group stated, “With a strong background in multi-market programming, talent development, and creating engaging on-air content, Chris is well-positioned to help lead KSBJ into its next season of impact. More than just a broadcasting professional, Chris also brings a sincere heart for God and a desire to use his gifts to inspire and uplift others.” KSBJ Program Director Randy Fox commented, “We?re thrilled to welcome Chris to the team. With many years of programming and on-air experience, he brings both a passion for music and God that will be a huge asset to not only KSBJ but Hope Media Group.” Pickett said, “I would like to thank Joe Paulo, Tim Dukes, Randy Fox, Jeff Evans, Scott Herrold, and the entire team at Hope Media Group for the opportunity to live out my faith both at home and at work. My family and I can?t wait to get to Houston and be a part of KSBJ?s mission to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope!? more

From Radio Insight: Following Tuesday’s announcement of 9am-12pm host Chris Plank moving to morning drive to succeed Toby Rowland, Metro Radio Group Sports ?The Ref? 1400 KREF/99.3 K257DA Norman OK has announced that ESPN and SEC Network’s Dari Nowkhah will take over the 9am-12pm show. Nowkhah, has been the lead anchor for SEC Network since its launch in 2014 as well as a play-by-play voice for men?s basketball and baseball. The Tulsa native has been with ESPN since 2004 where he currently co-hosts a weekend radio show with Mel Kiper Jr. He previously has served as an anchor for ESPNEWS, Baseball Tonight, College Football Live and ESPNU. He will be joined on the new show by current 9am-12pm co-host Josh Helmer. KREF owner Casey Vinyard said, “Dari Nowkhah will be an incredible addition to our daily lineup. We are thrilled to have Dari join our team and bring his vast radio experience and deep knowledge of the SEC.” KREF remains committed to providing the best sports talk for Sooner fans everywhere. more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX Gallatin/Nashville TN has cut its morning show down to two people as Kayla Anderson exits after two and a half years with the station. Anderson joined Ramon Foster and Will Boling in October 2022 from WKRN-TV Nashville where she spent six years as a sports anchor, reporter, and digital contributor. She has also worked in television in Spokane, Missoula, Tucson, and Columbus OH. She shared a statement, “First and foremost, thank you SO much to our loyal listeners, you made my time in radio here so amazing! You all are so passionate about your teams here in Middle Tennessee and I love that! Titans fans, where do I begin. You know how much I respect you all and I can’t express how much l’ve appreciated the support over the last 8 years. I’m so excited to watch this new era with Cam Ward and I’ll be following very closely! As for me, I’m gearing up for the next chapter of my book to write itself. I’ve always been a firm believer that life serves you up things at the appropriate time. God has carved out quite a path in my life so far, full of twists and turns, ups and downs. All l’ve ever known is to keep navigating it to the best of my ability. One thing I do know is nobody will dim my light. I’m not going away in the sports world folks! I will update you on what my next move is in the near future, but right now I look forward to still keeping a close eye on all the teams here and rooting for their success! Thank you for your support!” Foster and Boling continue in mornings as “Ramon and Will” more

From Radio Insight: After three years as part of “The Courtney Show” at Hubbard Radio Variety Hits “106.5 The Arch” Granite City IL/St. Louis, Tin Convy will depart the show. Convy joined WARH in June 2022 to join Courtney Landrum, Brandon ?Brando? Luttman, and at the time his brother Chris Convy. He previously co-hosted mornings at CHR ?Now 96.3? KNOU from 2016-2018 and then at Hot AC “Y98” KYKY with Landrum from February 2020 to March 2021. He told listeners he would be departing the show to focus on his stand-up comedy career. In addition to stand-up, Convy is keyboardist for the band Ludo and co-hosts the podcast “Consumers” with Greg Warren and Sean O?Brien. He will also take over hosting WARH’s “Throwback Live” segment. He will be replaced on the show by Afton Spriggs. Spriggs, who currently hosts “Throwback Live”, She previously has held digital content roles at KMOV-TV and CBS Radio/Entercom St. Louis. more

From Radio Insight: Streaming radio service AccuRadio filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today after reaching an impasse in negotiations with SoundExchange over owed royalties. CEO Kurt Hanson, who founded AccuRadio in 2000, said, “SoundExchange filed a lawsuit against us in mid-2024 that came as a complete surprise because we had been working with their lawyers for months to reach a fair and reasonable payment plan ? and we thought we were almost there. Then, after many more months of negotiating in good faith during the litigation process, we were led to believe that our latest proposal would be accepted by SoundExchange with only minor modifications. However, eventually SoundExchange altered its position and rejected that proposal. We were extremely disappointed that we couldn?t reach a negotiated settlement,? Hanson continued, adding that ?AccuRadio has been a consistently reliable SoundExchange licensee for the vast majority of the past two decades, having paid SX over $13,500,000 in royalties. Furthermore, AccuRadio resumed full current payments to SoundExchange many months ago and continues to keep current with ongoing obligations.? Hanson went on to blame the company’s issues on the Copyright Royalty Board’s rate-setting process that leaves small and midsize companies out of the process as “extremely high costs of lawyers, expert witnesses, and discovery make participation virtually impossible.” He said, “AccuRadio has spent almost 25 years building an innovative and well-loved music streaming service while facing royalty obligations that climbed to levels that seem to suggest the system is rigged, perhaps inadvertently, against small and midsize streamers.” Hanson said AccuRadio will remain independent. “Filing for bankruptcy protection wasn?t an easy decision, especially since our revenues have been consistently improving and we have returned to profitability, but we are confident that AccuRadio will emerge from it healthier and more resilient, and will continue to be an outlet for human-curated music that our listeners desire and cherish.” more

From Radio Insight: Marketron is celebrating its 55th year in business. Marketron says, “Since its founding, Marketron has been a catalyst for innovation, continuously evolving and improving its solutions to meet the needs of the broadcast industry. As rapid change has become part of the landscape, Marketron has worked side-by-side with radio to help them grow revenue, protect profits and achieve operational efficiency.” The company notes that its journey has included many groundbreaking advancements, from pioneering traffic and billing solutions to building its own designed-for-radio digital advertising sales platform. Further, its recent investment in integrations between its traffic, digital and electronic payments systems has created a unified ecosystem. CEO Jimshade Chaudhari commented, “For more than five decades, Marketron has been a trusted partner in the media industry, empowering broadcasters with the tools they need to grow revenue and streamline operations. While our technology and the media landscape have transformed significantly, our commitment to innovation and customer success has remained constant.? SVP/Sales Todd Kalman added, “Reaching 55 years is a testament to our team, partners and clients who have supported us throughout the years. We are more excited than ever about what?s to come as we continue to redefine what?s possible for media companies and their revenue-driving efforts.? more

From Radio Online: Karla Cantrell is making her return to KWEN-FM (K95.5) in Tulsa, rejoining the station as Assistant Program Director and afternoon host. Cantrell previously served as Program Director for K95.5 for nine years before departing in 2013 for a programming position in Fargo, ND. She fills the role left vacant More...

From Radio Online: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with Wilfrid Salomon of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, over the unauthorized operation of a pirate radio station on 87.9 MHz. The Enforcement Bureau entered into a Consent Decree with Salomon to resolve its investigation into illegal broadcasts More...