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From All Access: Another round of "special appearance" announcements has been issued by iHEARTMEDIA and FOX ENTERTAINMENT for the 2023 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS, MARCH 27th in LOS ANGELES, airing on … more

From All Access: SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE has shuttered ARISTA NASHVILLE, one of its three Country imprints, according to multiple media reports. The move leaves SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE with just two imprints, … more

From Radio Insight: The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases for the month bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Milwaukee, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, West Palm Beach, Memphis, and Hartford. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. AustinWaterloo Media Variety Hits “103.5 Bob-FM” KBPA continues its commanding lead down 9.9 to 9.6. Audacy AC “Majic 95.5” KKMJ rises 6.1 to 6.9. iHeartMedia Country 98.1 KVET-FM is up 5.6 to 5.8. Public News/Talk 90.1 KUT-FM is up 5.3 to 5.6. Waterloo Media News/Talk 590/99.7 KLBJ trends up 4.4 – 5.1 – 5.5. Audacy Hot AC “Mix 94.7” KAMX jumps 3.8 to 5.2. iHeartMedia CHR “96.7 Kiss-FM” KHFI rises 3.8 to 5.2, while sister Hip Hop “102.3 The Beat” KPEZ is up 2.5 to 3.5. Classical 89.5 KMFA trends down 4.0 – 3.2 – 2.7. Waterloo Media Regional Mexican “107.1 La Z” falls 3.2 to 2.2. Raleigh/DurhamRadio One Adult R&B “Foxy 107.1/104.3” WFXC/WFXK is up two share points 8.5 to 10.5 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its largest share since January 2019. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk “Talk 106.1” WTKK is off 8.4 to 8.0. Public News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM slips 8.3 to 7.4. Capitol Broadcasting AC “Mix 101.5” WRAL-FM (5.3 to 5.4) and Curtis Media Classic Hits “Kix 102” WKIX-FM/WKXU/WKJO (5.6 to 5.4) tie for fourth. Radio One Gospel “103.9 The Light” WNNL trends down 5.1 – 4.2 – 3.1, while sister Hip Hop “K97.5” WQOK falls 4.4 – 3.4 – 2.8. Capitol Broadcasting Sports “99.9 The Fan” WCMC-FM slips 3.9 – 3.1 – 2.7. Curtis Media CHR “Pulse-FM” 96.9 WPLW rebounds 1.4 to 2.2 after readding a Durham side translator. iHeartMedia CHR “G105” WDCG holds at a 2.4 share. IndianapolisTwo stations tie for the lead in Indianapolis with Cumulus Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK down 10.4 to 9.2 and Radio One AC “B105.7” WYXB moving 9.3 to 9.2. Radio One News/Talk 93.1 WIBC trends up 5.7 – 7.2 – 8.0. Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS holds at a 5.7 share, while Radio One Country “97.1 Hank-FM” WLHK is down 7.0 to 5.6. Cumulus CHR 99.5 WZPL trends up 3.9 – 4.7 – 5.2. Public News/Talk 90.1 WFYI rises 4.0 – 4.3 – 4.8. Radio One Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM slides 5.1 – 4.8 – 4.4. NashvilleMidwest Communications AC “Mix 92.9” WJXA has an incomprehensible 7.5 to 14.3 surge. Midwest Variety Hits “96.3 Jack-FM” WCJK rises 9.3 to 9.6. iHeartMedia Country “The Big 98” WSIX is up 6.8 to 7.0. Cumulus News/Talk “99.7 WTN” WWTN is up 4.9 – 6.2 – 6.4. Cumulus Classic Country “95.5 Nash Icon” WSM-FM slips 7.1 to 6.3. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “101.1 The Beat” WUBT falls 6.4 to 4.6. Cumulus Sports “104.5 The Zone” WGFX drops 6.6 – 5.5 – 4.4. After overtaking competitor “107.5 The River” WRVW (3.1 to 3.0) last month for the first time ever, Midwest CHR “Hot 106.7” WNFN drops 3.2 to 1.7. Americana 89.5 WMOT sets a new station record high up 1.5 to 1.6. MilwaukeeiHeartMedia Conservative Talk 1130 WISN’s holds its lead trending up 8.8 – 9.6 – 9.8. Saga Classic Rock “Hometown Rock 96.5” WKLH rises 8.4 to 9.2. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “95.7 Big-FM” WRIT is down 9.1 to 8.5. Good Karma Broadcasting News/Talk 620 WTMJ is down 7.5 to 7.0. iHeartMedia Country “FM 106.1” WMIL drops 7.8 to 6.6. Milwaukee Radio Alliance AC “B93.3” WLDB rises 4.0 to 5.0. Saga Rock “102.9 The Hog” WHQB is down 5.5 to 5.0. Milwaukee Radio Alliance Alternative “FM 102.1” WLUM rises 3.1 to 3.7. ProvidenceCumulus AC “Lite 105.1” WWLI slides 10.5 to 8.2. iHeartMedia Rock 94.1 WHJY is up 7.6 to 8.0. Cumulus CHR “92 Pro-FM” WPRO-FM rises 6.3 to 7.9. Hall Communications Country “Cat Country 98.1” WCTK rises 6.2 to 7.3. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “B101” WWBB is fifth 7.0 to 6.8. iHeartMedia Hot AC “Now 93.3” WSNE trends up 5.0 – 5.5 – 5.9. Beasley Media Country 102.5 WKLB Boston gains 1.2 – 1.8 – 2.2. Public News/Talk 89.7 WGBH-FM Boston rises 3.2 to 3.8, while “The Public’s Radio” 89.3 WNPN is down 2.6 to 2.0. Norfolk/Virginia BeachAudacy Adult R&B “95.7 R&B” WVKL holds on-top 10.1 to 10.0. Saga Classic Rock “106.9 The Fox” WAFX dips 8.9 to 8.6. Audacy AC “101.3 2WD” WWDE is down 7.8 to 7.1. Sinclair Country “US 106.1” WUSH is off 6.3 to 6.0. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “103 Jamz” WOWI (5.3 to 5.8) and Saga Rock “FM 99” WNOR (5.0 to 5.8) rise into a fourth place tie. Max Media Country “97.3 The Eagle” WGH-FM rises 3.0 – 4.3 – 5.2. Max Media AC “92.9 The Wave” WTWV surges up 2.6 – 3.3 – 5.0, while sister Urban Adult Hits “100.5 The Vibe” WVBW is down 5.6 to 4.5. Audacy CHR “Z104” WNVZ declines 3.6 to 2.4, while iHeartMedia Rhythmic AC “Movin 107.7” WMOV-FM trends down 4.5 – 1.0 – 0.8 after its Christmas music run. JacksonvilleRenda AC 96.1 WEJZ reclaims the Jacksonville lead up 8.1 to 9.3. iHeartMedia Country 99.1 WQIK slips 10.0 to 9.2. Cox News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM (7.8 to 7.4) and Soft AC “Easy 102.9” WEZI (5.2 – 7.0 – 7.4) tie for third. iHeartMedia Adult R&B “V101.5” WSOL (steady at 7.0) and Cox Classic Rock “96.9 The Eagle” WJGL (6.6 to 7.0) tie for fifth. iHeartMedia Hip Hop “93.3 The Beat” WJBT slides 6.0 to 4.9. Cox Adult R&B “Hot 99.5” WOKV-HD2 drops 3.0 to 2.1. Renda Country “99.9 Gator Country” WGNE is up 3.3 to 4.1. Public News/Talk 89.9 WJCT trends up 2.8 – 3.0 – 3.8. iHeartMedia CHR “97.9 Kiss-FM” WKSL rises 2.4 – 3.3 – 3.7, while Cox’s 95.1 WAPE holds at a 3.5. Greensboro/Winston-SalemAudacy Variety Hits “98.7 Simon” WSMW sets a new station record high for the second consecutive month rising 12.2 to 12.5. Audacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG (10.4 to 10.5) follows. Audacy Country “93.1 The Wolf” WPAW (8.2 to 7.9) and Dick Broadcasting Classic Rock “Rock 92” WKRR (8.1 to 7.9) tie for third. iHeartMedia Country “Q104.1” WTQR jumps up 6.1 – 6.5 – 7.6. iHeartMedia AC “Mix 99.5” WMAG declines 7.9 to 7.0. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 94.5 WPTI rises 3.2 – 3.9 – 4.9. iHeartMedia CHR “Hits 100.3” WMKS is up 2.6 – 3.0 – 3.4, while Dick Broadcasting CHR 107.5 WKZL is off 2.5 to 2.2 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is the lowest share on the frequency since 1973. West Palm BeachHubbard Classic Hits “Sunny 107.9” WEAT jumps up 7.3 to 10.2 to take the lead. Hubbard in general takes the top four spots in the market with Hot AC 97.9 WRMF down 8.2 to 7.9, Adult R&B “X102.3” WMBX up 6.1 to 6.8, and Country 103.1 WIRK rising 4.0 to 5.6. iHeartMedia AC “Kool 105.5” WOLL is fifth up 4.7 to 5.0. iHeartMedia Classic Rock “98.7 The Gator” slides 5.9 – 5.2 – 4.5. Glades Media Regional Mexican “La Ley 99.5” trends up 1.7 – 2.6 – 3.3. MemphisThe Adult R&B battle atop Memphis narrows with Cumulus’ 103.5 WRBO down 11.8 to 10.6 and iHeartMedia’s “V101” KJMS up 9.5 to 10.4. Audacy AC “104.5 The River” WRVR rises 7.3 to 8.8. iHeartMedia Gospel “95.7 Hallelujah-FM” WHAL-FM dips 8.3 to 8.1. iHeart Hip Hop “K97” WHRK holds at a 7.3. Audacy Hot AC “FM 100” WMC-FM slides 7.3 to 6.0. Flinn Hip Hop “Hot 107.1” KXHT drops 4.7 to 4.0. iHeartMedia News/Talk 600/92.1 WREC is down 3.9 to 2.9. Audacy Sports “ESPN 92.9” 680 WMFS/92.9 WMFS-FM trends up 3.6 – 3.9 – 4.0. Flinn Classic Hits 107.5 WHBQ-FM rises 1.0 to 1.8. HartfordAudacy AC “Lite 100.5” WRCH jumps up 10.9 to 13.7 to expand its lead to over six shares. Audacy Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM is in a distant second down 8.3 to 7.4. iHeartMedia Classic Hits “105.9 The River” is up 6.3 to 6.8, while Country 92.5 WWYZ moves 6.3 to 6.6. Full Power Radio Classic Rock “102.9 The Whale” WDRC-FM is off 6.3 to 5.9. iHeartMedia CHR “Kiss 95.7” WKSS drops 7.1 to 5.1. more

From Radio Online: The body of KYLD-FM (Wild 94.9) morning host Jeffrey Vandergrift (aka JV) was discovered at Pier 39 in San Francisco on Wednesday reports KTVU (FOX 2). He was 55. He had shared with his audience his personal health struggles dating back to 2021 and was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease. JV was More...

From Radio Insight: DTS, Inc., a global leader in next-generation audio, imaging and sensing technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Inc. (NYSE: XPER), today announced the global launch of DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal ? giving radio broadcasters access to data on listener engagement. The DTS AutoStage system, the only global automotive independent media delivery platform, is delivering next-generation, AI-powered connected radio, audio and video content for more than 52 connected car models worldwide, seamlessly combining linear broadcast with IP-delivered content that enables a powerfully personalized, in-vehicle infotainment solution. The DTS AutoStage system was designed to deliver a visually rich, safe and immersive entertainment experience in the connected car, with particular focus on providing a global connected broadcast radio experience. The DTS AutoStage system?s support of radio is unique in scale and capability and allows radio broadcasters to retain editorial control of content while offering a rich and consistent user experience, with the added benefit of valuable listener insights and analytics. With the launch of the DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal, every radio broadcaster can, for the first time, gain insights into how their in-car listeners are engaging with their content from the car via an easy-to-use dashboard. DTS AutoStage portal data insights available to radio broadcasters include: The geographic definition of the audience Popular locations and thoroughfares Program performance, including most popular formats and content Retailer heat maps, showing shopping locations in proximity to station?s audience ?Radio is still the number one source of in-car entertainment and to keep this prominence our in-car user experience will make stations more discoverable and engaging to extend listening sessions. DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal is enabling a completely new level of data insights for radio broadcasters to connect with target audiences and power new revenue opportunities with brands and advertisers,? said Joe D?Angelo, senior vice president of broadcast and digital audio at Xperi. ?Through smart TVs and set-top boxes, TV broadcasters have enjoyed the ability to measure audience engagement. The connected car and DTS AutoStage have revolutionized the data possibilities for radio broadcasters, giving them access to in-car data for millions of vehicles to inform programming content and ad strategies,? said Pierre Bouvard, chief insights officer for Cumulus Media Westwood One. ?This new DTS AutoStage data provides the missing link for how radio plays a starring role in cars,? said Fred Jacobs, president, Jacobs Media. ?Traditionally, AM/FM radio?s top listening location is cars and trucks, but ratings information has always been vague. The DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal unlocks many new data points ? geographic targeting on the road, reactions to in-car content, and ?heat maps? that overlay listening with shopping locations. That last part is key for radio sales, always in need of more data to provide ?windshield advertisers? with meaningful data. Programmers and sales managers will be huddled around their computers, identifying previously untold marketing stories. I wish I had these analytics when I was a program director.? Xperi, via its comprehensive broadcast technologies portfolio such as the DTS AutoStage and HD Radio technologies, is uniquely committed to delivering extraordinary experiences for broadcasters to preserve their special bonds with the communities they serve, enabling connections with audiences wherever they consume content, while personalizing content discovery and future-proofing radio with a consistent stream of broadcast innovation. Radio stations can access DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal at no cost, whether they are broadcasting digitally or via analogue, by registering through the Xperi DTS AutoStage Broadcaster portal. Visit Xperi at Radiodays Europe (26-28 March 2023) and the NAB Show (15-19 April 2023) to find out more and receive a demo. For more information about DTS, visit https://dts.com/. more

From All Access: TYLER HUBBARD, JELLY ROLL, WYNONNA JUDD, ASHLEY McBRYDE, DARIUS RUCKER and THE BLACK CROWES have been added as performers for the CMT MUSIC AWARDS, set for APRIL 2nd at the MOODY CENTER in … more

From All Access: Six broadcasters, three from radio and three from television, will be inducted into the MASSACHUSETTS BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME on JUNE 8th at the MARRIOTT BOSTON QUINCY hotel. The inductees … more

From All Access: NEWARK PUBLIC RADIO's Non-Comm WBGO (JAZZ 88)/NEWARK, NJ has hired ONDINE LANDA ABRAMSON as its first Chief Development Officer. She will assum the role on APRIL 3rd. ABRAMSON will lead … more

From All Access: NORTHWESTERN MEDIA has promoted MAGGIE NOBLE to Digital Media Strategist for its 81 stations across 11 states. This new position was adapted and created after Digital Media Director JOHN … more

From All Access: The body of KYLD (WILD 94.9)/SAN FRANSICO's JEFFREY "JV" VANDERGRIFT has been found. According to KTVU Fox 2/SAN FRANCISCO, the body was found at PIER 39 in SAN FRANCISCO late … more

From All Access: Consultant JOHN SHOMBY was recently told by his brother - a fairly new Country radio listener - that his station of choice plays “the same eight songs” over and over. While SHOMBY … more

From All Access: NASHVILLE-based DROPTINE RECORDINGS has signed singer CODY HIBBARD to a development deal. After growing up on his family's OKLAHOMA ranch, HIBBARD worked as a pipeliner. HIBBARD, an … more

From All Access: Country artist and GRINDSTONE RECORDINGS label owner CRAIG CAMPBELL has signed with NASHVILLE-based KINKEAD ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY for booking representation. CAMPBELL released the 16-song … more

From All Access: CAL RIPKEN JR,'s son RYAN RIPKEN is the new co-host of AUDACY Sports WJZ-F (105.7 THE FAN)/BALTIMORE's unofficial ORIOLES pregame show "BALTIMORE BASEBALL TONIGHT" this … more

From All Access: ALL ACCESS spotted an important update on iHEARTMEDIA Digital Exec PAUL MIRALDI’s LINKEDIN page that we wanted to share: Hey LINKEDIN family, I wanted to share an update with you. … more

From All Access: ACM LIFTING LIVES, the philanthropic partner of the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC, has announced the return of its TOPGOLF TEE-OFF AND ROCK ON FUNDRAISER, MAY 10th at TOPGOLF in THE COLONY, TX, … more

From All Access: WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC and SOUTHERN PACIFIC MUSIC have jointly signed artist DREW ERWIN to a global publishing deal. The NASHVILLE-based MEMPHIS native has an extensive history in live … more

From All Access: Longtime NASHVILLE-based media personality ASHLEY EICHER has launched AE ENTERTAINMENT, designed to help clients tell their stories through consulting, media coaching and content creation. … more

From All Access: PAYNE LINDSEY's next true crime podcast examines the world of UFOs. "HIGH STRANGE," from TENDERFOOT TV and CADENCE13, debuts TODAY (3/23) with the first of eight episodes … more

From All Access: GOOD KARMA BRANDS Sports WMVP-A (ESPN 1000)/CHICAGO is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the format with a special broadcast TOMORROW (3/24) noon-6p (ET) live from the HOUSE OF BLUES. … more

From All Access: iHEARTMEDIA and SAMSUNG have launched "SAMSUNG GALAXY LAUNCHPAD POWERED BY iHEARTRADIO", a new program to develop and support emerging artists. ICE SPICE and JAX will be the first … more

From All Access: The NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS has announced its Shortlist of nominees selected by its Grand Jury for 2023. The list is dominated by podcasts, with 105 advancing to the next round. … more

From All Access: Another round of "special appearance" announcements has been issued by iHEARTMEDIA and FOX ENTERTAINMENT for the 2023 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS, MARCH 27th in LOS ANGELES, airing on … more

From All Access: JOPMBOY MEDIA "TOEING THE SLAB" podcast co-host and YES NETWORK and YANKEES PRODUCTIONS personality JUSTIN SHACKIL is joining AUDACY Sports WFAN-A-F/NEW YORK's coverage of NEW … more

From All Access: Longtime TEXAS RANGERS radio voice ERIC NADEL will take the start of the 2023 regular season off to deal with mental health issues. A statement from NADEL, who joined the RANGERS in 1979 and … more

From All Access: Former MIAMI MARLINS President DAVID SAMSON is joining DAN LE BATARD and JOHN SKIPPER's MEADOWLARK MEDIA as a contributor, and is bringing his daily "NOTHING PERSONAL WITH DAVID … more

From All Access: The Executive Producer of AUDACY Sports WEEI-F/BOSTON's "THE GREG HILL SHOW" made a racist joke about ESPN analyst MINA KIMES on TUESDAY's show (3/21). During a discussion … more

From Radio Online: Audacy adds Justin Shackil to WFAN-FM andamp; AM/New York's flagship broadcast coverage of New York Yankees baseball, beginning with the upcoming 2023 season. He'll serve as the station's primary postgame show host for the Yankees Radio Network, and fill in for legendary play-by-play voice John More...

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From All Access: Veteran NEW ENGLAND-based radio personality JOE MCMILLAN is set to line up Voice Tracking work from his home studio. MCMILLAN, most recently at MARSHFIELD BROADCASTING Oldies WMEX-A … more