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From Radio Online: KALC-FM (Alice 105.9)/Denver has concluded its 24th annual "Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids Radiothon," raising an impressive $1.1 million for Children's Hospital Colorado. This year's event has contributed to a cumulative total of over $26 million in donations since the radiothon's More...

From Radio Online: iHeartPodcasts in collaboration with Blumhouse Television and Ember20, today released the initial two episodes of "The Hookup," a new original scripted podcast series. This latest addition to their ongoing partnership is described as a bold and risque mystery-thriller, aimed at captivating listeners with its More...

From Radio Online: The Athletics have announced a new broadcasting partnership with iHeartRadio, ensuring that all regular season, spring training and potential postseason games will be available on KSTE-AM (Talk 650) and A's Cast, part of the iHeartRadio Network. This agreement extends the reach of More...

From Radio Online: In a definitive response to automaker concerns, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released a new cost estimate regarding the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025," signaling minimal financial impact from the proposed mandate. The legislation, which aims to ensure AM radio's availability in More...

From Radio Insight: When I went to Radiodays Europe for the first time two years ago, I found a favorite radio station. Prague?s Europa 2 was playing a Top 40 mix very different than anything available in North America, including still having some pop/rock component. I?ve gotten an early start on my listening for this year?s Radiodays, to be held in Athens on March 9-11, and I?ve already found at least one station that I think will be a ROR readers? favorite. I?m only starting to really delve into the 55-station Athens market this week. Even the terminology is different. Greek?s traditional-music/Soft AC outlets are also known as ?art stations? to differentiate them from the more mainstream/contemporary ?la?k?? or ?popular? outlets. The ?sophisticated? format combines what would be Alternative and Triple-A here with more esoteric music that you?d be more likely to hear on a restaurant tape in North America. That format does well enough that Athens has six such outlets. A recent article on the Athens radio dial says Pepper 96.6, the leader among the Alternative/Sophisticated outlets, has mainstreamed recently ? there is some music that would read as Adult Contemporary here, but which becomes atmospheric in the larger context of the station. But Pepper still synthesizes a lot of different music in a way likely to make it a fast favorite among this audience. Triple-A and mainstream pop radio are coming together here in unlikely ways, but Pepper?s convergence sounds very different. Here?s Pepper 96.6 around 9:15 p.m., February 10: Depeche Mode, ?Ghosts Again? Teddy Swims, ?Lose Control? Travis, ?Bus? Floor Cry, ?Happy Together? ? 2018 cover of the Turtles hit that recalls Portishead Alan Parsons Project, ?I Wouldn?t Want to Be Like You? Nancy Sinatra, ?These Boots Are Made for Walking? Rag?n?Bone Man, ?Human? The National, ?Never Tear Us Apart? ? cover of the INXS hit Stereo Nova, ?Ena Klemeno Podhlato? ? 1993 downtempo electronica Michelle Gurevich, ?Every Night Feels Like the Last? ? 2024 midtempo with echoes of both Gotye and White Town Adele, ?Set Fire to the Rain? Michael Kiwanuka, ?Cold Little Heart? Cecilia Krull, ?My Life Is Going On? ? the theme from a 2017 Spanish Netflix show that became such a big hit here that I would also encounter it on the AC station The Weeknd, ?In Your Eyes? Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, ?Die With a Smile? Kim Carnes, ?Bette Davis Eyes? Coldplay, ?Feels Like I?m Falling in Love? Amy Winehouse, ?Back to Black? Who Made Who, ?Ember? Still Corners, ?The Dream? Pepper?s presentation was low-key/conversational, which would actually describe much of the radio I heard, even in contemporary formats. The station?s giveaways included a flyaway to Billie Eilish in London as well as the station?s listener series, the Church Sessions, next bringing Kid Moxie (whose cover of Radiohead ?Creep? the station is playing) to St. Paul?s Anglican. There are also a series of ?Pepper Secret Nights? in conjunction with Jameson at an undisclosed bar. My soft AC/Art listening thus far has been divided between Melodia 99.2 and Diesi 101.3.Melodia felt softer, with more of what Americans think of as traditional Greek music. The hour I heard spanned the ?80s to compatible recent music. I heard Diesi as more contemporary, also throwing in a few English-language Mainstream AC standards such as ?Every Breath You Take? or ?It Must Have Been Love.?* My first listen to a la?k? outlet was Sfera 102.2,which despite being thought of as ?Greek CHR? felt more like contemporary Middle Eastern music than a foreign-language version of Western pop music. (Alexis Karakatsanis, digital audio manager for local owner Audiomax, has been very useful in helping guide my listening diving into Athens radio. He is also part of the Radiodays Europe program group, as well as the head of that country?s Radioplayer. Ratings expert Chris Huff is a fan of the market and also assisted.)* In honor of World Radio Day, here are a few other music monitors from Athens stations playing primarily English-language music, in afternoons/early evenings on February 10-12. Easy 97.2 (AC) Sia, ?Unstoppable? Rick Astley, ?Never Gonna Give You Up? Imany, ?You Will Never Know? Cyndi Lauper, ?I Drove All Night? Aventura, ?Obsession? Cher, ?Believe? Bryan Adams, ?Heaven? DJ Snake & Justin Bieber, ?Let Me Love You? Slimane, ?Mon Amour? ? the station was also promoting an upcoming Athens show Chris Isaak, ?Wicked Game? Matthew Fisher, ?Why?d I Have to Fall in Love With You? ? the former Procol Harum member with a 1980 retro-soul flavored song that became an enduring Greek hit Shakira, ?Whenever Wherever? And for fun, here?s a brief monitor of Easy 97.2?s ?80s side channel, monitored simultaneously: Stacy Lattisaw, ?Jump to the Beat? R.E.M., ?The One I Love? Tina Turner, ?Let?s Stay Together? Roxy Music, ?Love Is the Drug? ? there was no separate ?70s channel; late ?70s did seem to be included here New Kids on the Block, ?You Got It (The Right Stuff)? Sheila, ?Spacer? John Paul Young, ?Love Is in the Air? Philip Bailey, ?Woman? Robin Beck, ?First Time? Eric Carmen, ?I Want to Hear It From Your Lips? Andy Gibb, ?I Just Want to Be Your Everything? Whitesnake, ?Here I Go Again? Cameo, ?Word Up? Radio Deejay Athens (Top 40) Joezi, ?7 Seconds? ? dance update of the international Youssou N?Dour/Neneh Cherry ?90s hit Teddy Swims, ?The Door? Lucenzo f/Don Omar, ?Danza Kuduro? Lost Frequencies f/Callum Scott, ?Where Are You Now? Hozier, ?Too Sweet? Pitbull, ?Give Me Everything? Adam Port, Stryv & Malachiii, ?More? Rema & Selena Gomez, ?Calm Down? Bomfunk MCs, ?Freestyler? Zerb, the Chainsmokers & Ink, ?Addicted? Metro Boomin?, the Weeknd, 21 Savage, ?Creepin?? Disclosure, ?You and Me? Anitta, ?Evolver? I?m just delving into one of the market?s other international CHR outlets, Music 89.2,but I did hear it in afternoon drive segueing Lady Gaga?s new ?Abracadabra? into Steve Miller Band?s ?Abracadabra,? followed by Eminem?s SMB-sampling ?Houdini.? Happy 104 (Classic Hits) Michael Jackson, ?Billie Jean? R.E.M., ?Losing My Religion? Madonna, ?Into the Groove? Inner Circle, ?Sweat (A La La La La Long)? Sniff ?n? the Tears, ?Driver?s Seat? Mr. Mister, ?Broken Wings? Spin Doctors, ?Two Princes? Modern Talking, ?Cheri Cheri Lady? Coolio, ?Gangsta?s Paradise? Roxette, ?The Look? Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ?Relax? Chris Isaak, ?Wicked Game? Michael Jackson, ?Bad? Modjo, ?Lady (Hear Me Tonight)? Kenny Loggins, ?Danger Zone? Knack, ?My Sharona? More information on Radiodays Athens is available here. more

From Radio Insight: Despite their move from Oakland to Sacramento while awaiting construction of their new stadium in Las Vegas, MLB’s Athletics will continue their relationship with iHeartMedia. Conservative Talk 650 KSTE Sacramento will take over as the franchise’s broadcast home for the 2025 season. Games will also continue to be heard in the Bay Area on “iHeart Sports 960” KNEW, which had been the flagship for the Oakland Athletics from 2020 through 2024, and the “A’s Cast” stream on iHeartRadio. Longtime voice of the franchise Ken Korach as well as Johnny Doskow and Chris Caray will continue to cover Athletics games. KSTE and A’s Cast will carry thirty minute pre and post-game shows for all games with the streaming channel also carrying “A’s Cast Live” for two and half hours before all weeknight games, the “A?s Clubhouse Show” after games, and “A?s After Dark” after every home game. A’s scout Shooty Babbitt and former MLB infielder and West Sacramento native Steve Sax will join as contributors to the pre and postgame shows. more

From Radio Insight: After 32 years across two stints at Lotus Conservative Talk 570 KVI Seattle, morning host John Carlson will retire on April 4. Carlson joined KVI as afternoon host in 1993. Following the station’s ill-fated flip to Oldies in November 2010, Carlson would spend two years hosting a 9am-12pm show on sister News 1000 KOMO before being named morning host for the reconstituted Conservative Talk format on KVI in September 2012. Prior to joining the station, Carlson began his career working in the Reagan Administration, was President and co-founder of the. Washington Policy Center, and was a political commentator for KIRO-TV Seattle. In making the announcement on Wednesday on-air, Carlson said, ?Since the summer of ?93, I?m probably having more fun (now) than ever before and yet despite all that, I am announcing this morning that I will be stepping away from this microphone and retiring from radio this April.? This morning, Carlson followed-up announcing he has been named President of Bellevue WA based real estate company Kemper Development Co. more

From Radio Online: Longtime KVI/Seattle host John Carlson revealed his retirement from radio, setting his final broadcast for April 4. Carlson, a staple in conservative talk radio since 1993, expressed his joy in hosting "The Commute with Carlson," particularly highlighting the fun he's had in recent years. "Since the More...

From Radio Online: WHIO Radio, encompassing WHIO-FM (95.7) and WHIO-AM (1290), marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating 90 years of broadcasting in Dayton, OH. The stations have been pivotal in delivering news, sports, and talk radio, deeply embedding themselves in the fabric of the More...

From Radio Insight: Lakeland Media, a 50/50 partnership of John David Linder’s Linder Media LLC and Lynn Ketelsen’s Ketelsen Media LLC, will purchase Headwaters Media’s three stations in Atwater and Benson MN for $375,000. The deal for Classic Rock “94.1 The Loon” KKLN Atwater/Willmar, Classic Hits 93.5 KSCR-FM Benson, and Classic Country 1290 KBMO/103.5 K278CX Benson is structured with $200,000 going to seller John Jennings in a consulting agreement through January 2027. KKLN will join Lakeland Media’s other holdings in the Willmar market that includes Classic Country “Big Country 100.1” KOLV Olivia, Hot AC “Q102” 102.5 KQIC Willmar, Classic Hits “106.5 The Train” KLFN Sunburg, and News/Talk 1340 KWLM/96.3 K242CF Willmar and 101.1 K266CM Sunburg. Harold Bearden’s AMS Radio sells Classic Hits “Paradise 92.7” WWWH-FM Haleyville AL to Haleyville Broadcasting Company for $60,000. An LMA took effect on January 1 and new WSHF call letters are pending. Elliott Morgan’s Mud Radio LLC acquires Christian Preaching “The Light” 1490 WFAD Middlebury VT from Christian Ministries Inc. for $3000 after an LMA took effect last November. The buyer also owns Americana “Mud Radio” 101.5 WMUD-FM Brandon/Rutland VT. Kristopher Michael’s Cheyenne Broadcasting Foundation transfers 89.3 KRKU Hillsdale WY, 89.5 KRFY-FM Fort Laramie WY, 89.5 KBBE Georgetown CO, and 89.7 KVAM Flower Pot AZ to his father’s Vic Michael’s Cedar Cove Broadcasting for $40,000. Community Public Media sells Community 89.1 KPVL Postville IA to the Matthew Middlebrooke led American Christian Radio for $25,000. The buyer owns three other non-comms in Aberdeen SD, Beloit KS, and Minot ND and three construction permits. The unrelated Community Public Radio donates its CP for 89.3 WNBA Milledgeville GA to Seacoast Radio Network Corp. Seacoast operates the Christian AC “Star FM” webcaster. Mike Runion’s AOK Broadcasting sells its CP for 90.9 Pahrump NV to Geno and Penny Munari’s Reading, Writing, Arithmetic Inc. for $1. The buyers currently own 107.1 KIYQ-LP Las Vegas, which they will divest ahead of closing. Translator SalesCumberland Valley Christian Radio purchases 99.9 W260DD Lees Crossroads PA from Four Rivers Community Broadcasting Corp. for $10,000. With the deal, the translator will shift from rebroadcasting Four Rivers’ 88.3 WZXQ Chambersburg to the buyer’s “The Bridge” 91.3 WPFG Carlisle. more

From Radio Online: Southern California's hard-rock station, previously known as "The Drive," has undergone a significant rebranding and expansion, now reaching into Las Vegas with a new identity as "Highway Rock." The station, broadcasting on KHYZ-HD3 (99.7), has embraced a refreshed name that more vividly encapsulates its More...

From Radio Online: Veteran Rock talent Mistress Carrie is set to host mornings on WZLX (Lazer 99.3 andamp; 98.5) in Springfield, MA, starting February 14th. Carrie previously spent 22 years at legendary Boston Rock WAAF-FM handling both afternoons, middays and Music Director duties. She also runs "The Mistress Carrie Podcast," More...

From Radio Online: The Jacksonville music and sports community is grieving the loss of a well-known figure, Eric Leffler, affectionately known by fans as DJ EL. Leffler, a prominent radio personality on WPLA (107.3 Planet Radio), also served as the in-game DJ for the Jacksonville Jaguars and at major events like NASCAR races More...

From Radio Online: Mid-West Family Broadcasting is undergoing significant leadership changes. Tom Walker, a third-generation member of the company's founding family, has transitioned from President to Chairman of the Board. Having joined the company in 1990 and succeeded his father as President in 1998, Walker's More...

From Radio Online: SiriusXM is set to provide comprehensive live coverage of the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international hockey tournament that features top NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States. The tournament, organized by the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey More...

From Radio Online: The "McMahon on Keys" podcast has expanded its reach with the introduction of "Breakin' Indies Country Countdown," a new radio program dedicated to showcasing the top independent and rising Country artists each week. Launched in early January and broadcast on iHeart's digital satellite radio station "Kickin' More...

From Radio Online: WTBC (Throwback 100.3) in Chicago has successfully carried out its 9th annual Valentine's Day Cards for Kids campaign, providing thousands of handmade Valentine's Day cards to young patients at La Rabida Children's Hospital. Throughout the past nine years, Throwback 100.3 and its More...

From Radio Online: In a new presentation, Katz Radio Insights andamp; Analytics demonstrate how Black American consumers are not only a vital part of the population but also hold impressive economic influence, and why radio is the perfect way to connect with them. Black Americans have emerged not only as a More...

From Radio Online: In a demonstration of radio's potent role in modern advertising strategies, a notable e-commerce brand recently partnered with Audacy to harness the traditional platform's strength in driving sales and enhancing lower-funnel conversions. This collaboration, bolstered by Claritas' AI-powered attribution More...

From Radio Online: In a significant show of bipartisan support, Representatives Steve Womack (R-AR-3) and Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) led the reintroduction of the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) on Thursday, which aims to shield local radio stations from potentially burdensome performance fees. This resolution, which has garnered More...

From Radio Insight: Mid-West Family Broadcasting has announced a series of leadership changes as Tom Walker, the third generation of family members to lead the company, will step down as President and move into a new role as Chairman of the Board. Walker joined the company in 1990 and succeeded his father William R. Walker as President in 1998. He also served as General Manager of the company’s Madison WI cluster until last fall. He will continue to guide the organization?s governance and strategic direction while stepping away from daily operations. Dave Doetsch, who has been with the company in multiple roles for nearly 30 years and has led the company’s Southwest Michigan and later South Bend IN cluster since 2010 has been named to the new role of Chief Operating and Revenue Officer. He will now oversee all market sales and revenue development across the company. Mike Paterson, who joined the company in 2013 to lead their then newly-acquired Rockford IL cluster has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Rockford VP/Director of Sales Kim DiGiovanni will rise to General Manager for that cluster. The company has also announced a newly restructured Board of Directors with Madison General Manager Randy Hawke, La Crosse WI General Manager Brian Jackson, and La Crosse based VP/Innovation Jen O’Brien joining Doetsch and Paterson. Upon the close of its sale of its Springfield IL cluster to Woodward, Mid-West Family Broadcasting will 41 stations across seven markets: Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Madison WI, Rockford IL, Springfield MO, St. Joseph/Benton Harbor MI, and South Bend IN. more

From Radio Online: PodcastOne has reaffirmed its partnership with Kailyn Lowry by renewing several of her podcasts and planning to expand her network with a new show launching on February 19. Lowry, a prominent figure from MTV's "Teen Mom 2," has become an influential podcast host and producer with her Webby More...

From Radio Insight: Saga Communications Rock “Lazer 99.3/98.5” WLZX-FM Northampton and 1600 WLZX/98.5 W253CD East Longmeadow/Springfield MA has announced the addition of Mistress Carrie for mornings starting Friday, February 14. Best known for her 27 year run at 107.3 WAAF Boston, Carrie is also currently heard in afternoons on Cumulus Classic Rock “100.1 The Pike” WWFX Worcester and Binnie Media Rock “106.3 The Bone” WHXR Portland ME as well as hosting The Mistress Carrie Podcast and Cocktails In The War Room. Mistress Carrie said, ?I am so grateful to Mike Ekblom and Alex Byrne and the entire staff at Lazer for welcoming me with open arms. Much of this team has been together for years, and I?m honored to join their ranks! I can?t wait to reconnect with listeners that may already be familiar with my show, and I look forward to winning over new listeners by making Mornings with Mistress Carrie THE place for Everything That Rocks! Springfield? will you be my Valentine?? WLZX Program Director Alex Byrne commented, “Carrie will be an incredible addition to Lazer and Springfield morning radio. She is one of the most influential voices in rock music in New England, and brings a tremendous level of knowledge, experience, and personality to Lazer. We?re thrilled to begin a new era in mornings at Lazer 99.3 & 98.5, and Western Mass rock fans should be excited to wake up with Mistress Carrie each weekday.? Saga Springfield VP/GM Mike Ekblom added, “Mistress Carrie?s reputation precedes her, and we?re very excited to welcome her to Springfield and to the team at Lazer. It?s a perfect fit.? Carries fills the morning opening at WLZX created by Dave Coombs’ move to mornings at WKLH Milwaukee. more

From Radio Online: Cox Media Group (CMG) Tulsa elevates Country KWEN-FM (K95.5) Assistant Program Director and afternoon talent Jenny Law to Assistant Program Director for Classic Hits KONO-FM (KONO 101.1) in San Antonio. She'll exit K95.5 in March. Law joined K95.5 in 2015 and previously served as the Program Director at KKYS More...

From Radio Insight: TelevisaUnivision is planning a Valentine’s Day flip in New York City. Spanish Sports/Talk 1280 WADO/96.3 WXNY-HD2 New York will flip on Friday to Regional Mexican “Que Buena 1280“. The move restores the company’s primary Regional Mexican brand to New York after it was previously heard on 92.7 WQBU Garden City from 2007 to 2012 and again from 2014 to 2019. The station would retain the branding following a flip to Spanish AC until its sale to Family Stations closed in early 2022. The brand is also similar to the Regional Mexican “La Buena” brand heard on MediaCo’s 97.1 WQHT-HD2 in New York. WADO was to be included in TelevisaUnivsion’s sale of eighteen stations to Latino Media Network in 2022. That deal was to have WADO’s closing held separately with $5 million of the $60 million purchase price held in escrow dredging being done by the Environmental Protection Agency around the station?s tower site was completed. However, the companies noted in November 2023 to the FCC that WADO’s transfer to LMN would not be completed. more

From Radio Insight: Cox Media Group Country “K95.5” KWEN Tulsa Assistant Director of Branding and Programming and afternoon host Jenny Law is departing the station at the end of the month to join sister Classic Hits 101.1 KONO-FM San Antonio in the same programming role and midday host. As first reported by Country Aircheck, Law will continue to track afternoons in Tulsa until a successor is named. She is already heard in San Antonio where she currently tracks nights on Country “Y100” KCYY. Law has been at KWEN since 2015 adding Music Director duties in 2017 and to her current role in April 2021. The Houston native began her career at then Cox owned Country “93Q” KKBQ rising to overnight host and then co-hosted mornings 2005 to 2009. She would then go on to College Station spending time programming CHR “103.1 Kiss-FM” KVJM and Hot AC “Mix 104.7” KKYS between 2010 and 2015. more

From Radio Insight: As reported when Variety Hits “100.7 Big-FM” KFBG San Diego began simulcasting sister Alternative “91X” XETRA-FM at the start of the month, Local Media San Diego has officially announced that Corey Dylan has moved to middays at sister CHR “Z90.3” XHITZ-FM Tijuana. Dylan had been hosting mornings on KFBG since December 2020. She previously hosted mornings and then middays at Cumulus Media?s ?New Country 101.5? WKHX Atlanta, mornings at at 1980s Hits ?101.5 The Point? WPOI, Hot AC ?Mix 100.7? WMTX, and co-hosted ?AM Tampa Bay? on News/Talk 970 WFLA Tampa. She has also hosted middays at ?Kiss 106.1? KBKS and produced the Robin & Maynard Show at Classic Rock 102.5 KZOK in her native Seattle. Dylan also was a host at home shopping networks HSN and QVC. Dylan commented, ?After more than a year curating the perfect duet of social media content and hit music on Z90, I?m thrilled to bring IN With Corey Dylan to San Diego! With the support of GM Gregg Wolfson, and R Dub!?s guidance, I?m pumped about this exciting new chapter in radio with Local Media San Diego!? Z90 PD/Supreme Commander R Dub! added, ?Corey Dylan is already cooking with fire. First week in, and I?m beyond impressed. Sharp, dynamic, and effortlessly dialed in, every show is a ride through the wild, weird, and wonderful world of pop culture, trending madness, and social media mayhem. Buckle up?this is gonna be good.? more

From Radio Insight: The University of Southern California is planning on consolidating its two regional Classical networks in California into one programming service. The Los Angeles Times reports that the networks based at 91.5 KUSC Los Angeles and 90.3 KDFC San Francisco will brand simply as “Classical California” with the same programming on both. The staffs of both stations will be retained with both Los Angeles and San Francisco studios remaining. Classical California President James Muhammad told the Times, “We have world-class on-air talent and what we?d like is for our entire network to be able to have access to that talent.” He continued, “There are a number of processes where there are duplication of efforts. Through the savings of time we can provide more services and experiences for our donors.? The Times notes that both stations were separately profitable in 2024 with KUSC brining in $10.4 million in revenue with $9.8 million in expenses, while KDFC’s $7.3 million in revenue covered its $7 million in expenses. KUSC is currently also heard on 88.5 KPSC Palm Springs, 91.1 KDSC Thousand Oaks/Ventura, 93.7 KDB Santa Barbara, and 99.7 KESC Morro Bay/San Luis Obispo. KDFC is heard on 89.9 KOSC Angwin/Santa Rosa, 103.9 KDFG Seaside/Monterey, 104.9 KXSC Sunnyvale/San Jose, and 92.5 K223AJ Lakeport/Ukiah. more

From Radio Online: Paul Giamatti, renowned for his portrayal of Kenny "Pig Vomit" Rushton in Howard Stern's 1997 film "Private Parts," is set to star in a new biopic entitled "Radio Silence," which will spotlight the life of the late paranormal radio host Art Bell, reports deadline.com. Bell, who died in 2018, became a More...

From Radio Online: The RTDNA Foundation has announced that Pierre Thomas, the chief justice correspondent for ABC News, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the upcoming 34th annual First Amendment Awards. The prestigious event is scheduled for March 6 at the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC. Recognized for his More...