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From Radio Online: Westwood One is adding the "Team Never Quit" podcast to its podcast network. The show is a one-hour weekly original podcast co-hosted by former Navy SEALs Marcus Luttrell and David Rutherford. It features the camaraderie between Mr. "Never Quit" Marcus Luttrell and energetic "Instructor Rut" David Rutherford, which not only … more

From Radio Online: NPR will offer special coverage of the midterm elections starting at 8pm ET (5pm PT), on Election Day, November 6. Coverage will feature newsmaker interviews, reports from state races and analysis from NPR's Political Team. Election night hosts will include Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro, Michel Martin, Sam Sanders and Sarah … more

From Radio Online: Hallmark Channel and SiriusXM have announced a new 24/7 holiday music channel, Hallmark Channel Radio, which is scheduled to launch on Thursday, November 1 in conjunction with the network's popular "Countdown to Christmas" programming event. Hallmark's countdown initiative has become an annual holiday tradition for millions of … more

From All Access: WESTWOOD ONE PODCAST NETWORK has picked up sales and distribution for Navy SEALs MARCUS LUTTRELL and DAVID RUTHERFORD's weekly "TEAM NEVER QUIT" podcast. LUTTRELL said, … more

From Radio Online: Madison Square Garden is banning its personnel and businesses from working with WFAN-AM andamp; FM/New York and its parent company Entercom. The move is in response to comments made by WFAN on-air host Maggie Gray, who went after New York Knicks owner and MSG CEO James Dolan (pictured) over a song he played with his … more

From Radio Online: Kenny J is named as the Program Director of Beasley Media Group's Urban WZFX-FM (Foxy 99)/Fayetteville, NC. In addition, he will assume Brand Manager duties for WUKS-FM and WZFX-FM. Kenny J most recently served as the Program Director at KMJK-FM/Kansas City. Previously, he worked in a variety of roles, including as an … more

From All Access: HANK GREENWALD, the radio voice of the SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS and several other teams over a long and storied career behind the mic, died MONDAY (10/22) of complications of heart and kidney … more

From All Access: EMMIS Triple A KGSR (AUSTIN CITY LIMITS RADIO)/AUSTIN has rebranded its annual anniversary concert as STARRY NIGHT. The inaugural show features SHAKEY GRAVES and MOON TAXI on DECEMBER … more

From All Access: The WOMEN'S MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (WMBA) held their annual Membership Recruitment Mixer last week at NASHVILLE's SOCIAL CLUB, with more than 130 music industry women in … more

From Radio Insight: Lightner Communications is preparing to debut a new format in Altoona PA. 1400 WYUP (formerly WWGE) Loretto has signed on 107.1 W296ED Altoona and has dropped its Adult Standards format. WYUP is currently stunting with a broad mix of Oldies, Classic Hits, Hip-Hop, and Polka teasing multiple formats and brand names such as “The Cucumber” The post WYUP Prepping For Altoona Launch appeared first on RadioInsight. more

From All Access: ALL ACCESS has confirmed that MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, LLC Country WOKK/MERIDIAN, MS has added DYLAN HUNTER as PD/morning show co-host, effective immediately. HUNTER succeeds SCOTT STEVENS, … more

From All Access: NASHVILLE-based GIBSON BRANDS, INC. has named former LEVI STRAUSS President JAMES "JC" CURLEIGH President/CEO for the iconic guitar brand, which has been crafting instruments for … more

From All Access: CURB NASHVILLE's LEE BRICE appeared on NBC-TV's "Today" show this morning (10/23) to perform his song, "What Keeps You Up At Night." Enjoy the performance here. … more

From All Access: Indie gospel record label A&P RECORDS has partnered with UNITED ALLIANCE MUSIC GROUP (UAMG), where UAMG will provide, utilizing a “conception to completion” model, world-class … more

From All Access: NPR has announced its special coverage of the midterm elections on radio, podcasts, and online. Radio coverage will begin at 8p (ET) on ELECTION DAY (11/6) with hosts including AILSA CHANG, … more

From the FCC: Amendment of Section 73.3613 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Filing of Contracts The Commission adopted a Report and Order eliminating the requirement that broadcast stations routinely file paper copies of contracts and other documents with the FCC https://www.fcc.gov/edoc/354720

From All Access: The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) recently sponsored a one-day-only re-opening of the ACM AWARD-winning PALOMINO CLUB at its original location in NORTH HOLLYWOOD. The event, "THE … more

From All Access: There have been a couple of personnel changes at MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Top 40 WNFN (i106.7)/NASHVILLE. ROSIE has been appointed APD/MD/Imaging Dir., while middays/Social Media Coordinator … more

From Radio Insight: SGMK Communications has flipped Classic Hip-Hop/Pot Talk “Blazin 98.5” 1040 KCBR/98.5 K253AH Colorado Springs to a mix of Comedy and Classic Hits as “Hits & Giggles 98.5/95.7“. The station is utilizing the stand-up comedy “Today’s Comedy” network interspersed with pop music mostly from the 1990s. The flip coincides with the upcoming launch of KCBR’s new translator 95.7 K239CH Colorado Springs to cover the south side of Colorado Springs. more

From All Access: If your programmming targets teens, be aware that "INSTAGRAM has dethroned SNAPCHAT as the most-used social media platform among teens, according to a PIPER JAFFRAY’s 36th … more

From Radio Online: The FCC has eliminated the nearly 80-year-old requirement that broadcasters routinely file paper copies of station contracts and certain other documents with the Commission. Broadcasters have been required to submit these paper filings since the 1930s. After today, broadcasters have the option of either uploading … more

From Radio Insight: Hubbard Radio has filled its vacant Seattle VP/Market Manager position with the hiring of Ann Marie Mulholland. Mulholland joins Hubbard from Crista Media where she has served as General Manager of Christian AC “Spirit 105.3” KCMS and Preaching 630 KCIS Seattle since 2007. She began her radio career in 1990 as an Account Executive for The post Hubbard Radio Seattle Appoints Ann Marie Mulholland As Market Manager appeared first on RadioInsight. more

From All Access: ENTERCOM Sports WFAN-A-F/NEW YORK afternoon host MIKE FRANCESA's comments on the dispute between MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, JAMES DOLAN and ENTERCOM (NET NEWS 10/22) grabbed the attention of … more

From All Access: HUBBARD RADIO Pres./COO DREW HOROWITZ has named ANN MARIE MULHOLLAND as VP/Market Manager for the SEATTLE cluster, which includes Country KNUC (THE BULL), Top 40 KQMV (MOVIN 92.5), AC … more

From All Access: Today's FCC Open Meeting included the unanimous approval of the elimination of the rule that required broadcasters to file paper copies of station contracts and certain other … more

From the FCC: Hurricane Michael Communications Status Report for October 23, 2018 Communications Status Report for Areas Impacted by Hurricane Michael – October 23, 2018 https://www.fcc.gov/edoc/354719

From the FCC: Procedures for Commission Review of State Opt-Out Requests from the FirstNet Radio Access Network Dismisses a Request for Clarification filed by the Colorado Public Safety Broadband Governing Body https://www.fcc.gov/edoc/354703

From Radio Online: Controversial media personality Charlie LeDuff joins Talk WFDF-AM (910 AM Superstation) in Detroit. His new show, entitled "No BS News Hour," will air every Monday from 4-5pm. The former Fox 2 Detroit and Detroit News reporter will host the hour-long weekly show as companion to his podcast launched in September … more

From Radio Online: Ann Marie Mulholland is named VP/Market Manager for Hubbard Radio's 5-station cluster in Seattle. She's a 28-year radio veteran and most recently the General Manager for CRISTA Media in Seattle. Mulholland has spent the past 14 years in Seattle serving in management for CRISTA Media, Entercom and Sandusky Radio. She … more

From Radio Insight: After being ordered off the air in April for failing to resolve interference complaints from Gradick Communications’ “Great Classics 98.9” WWGA Tallapoosa GA dating back to March 28, 2014, Cumulus Media Alternative “99X” W255CJ Atlanta has received an STA to attempt to resume operations. W255CJ has been granted its STA application to operate with a The post 99X Atlanta Translator Receives Stay Of Execution appeared first on RadioInsight. more