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From All Access: STEPHEN JOSHUA SONDHEIM, a composer and lyricist whose best-known works include “West Side Story,” “Gypsy,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Sunday In The Park With … more

From Radio Online: The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) has announced that Streamline Publishing President Deborah Parenti and BMI Vice President of Licensing and Industry Relations Dan Spears were elected to the LABF Board of Directors during a recent LABF board meeting. The announcement came from More...

From Radio Online: WRXS-FM (Pure Oldies 106.9)/Milwaukee has become the source of traditional, authentic Holiday music in the Brew City during WRXS-mas. Listeners will hear the songs and Christmas carols from their childhood, with classics by Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Frank More...

From Radio Insight: Confirmed ChangesBoise – Cumulus Media Conservative Talk 670 KBOI will add a simulcast on what is now Sports “93.1 The Ticket” KTIK-FM on January 4. The Sports format will continue to be heard on 1350 KTIK and new translator 95.3 K237HA. Expected ChangesAlbuquerque – iHeartMedia’s 1350 KABQ dropped its Podcast programming to temporarily become “Santa 1350“. Angola IN – The former “Fox Sports Angola” 92.7 W224BY/100.3 WLKI-HD3 became “92.7 The Christmas Station” on November 1. Atlanta – iHeartMedia’s 96.7 WBZW dropped its simulcast of Spanish CHR “Z105.7” WBZY and is running commercial-free Christmas music through the holidays. Bismarck – iHeartMedia CHR “Y93” 92.9 KYYY dropped its over four decade old branding to become “Christmas 92.9“. Burlington VT – Great Eastern Radio began operating Classic Country “97.9 The Moose” WXMS on October 1 making it the first station this year to shift to Christmas music running commercial-free. Dayton – iHeartMedia’s 103.9 WZDA dropped its Alternative “Alt 103.9” format for Christmas music in preparation of a new format. Kelso/Longview WA – The former Classic Hits “101.5 The Wave” K268BN/105.5 KUKN-HD2 will “make a major announcement and huge programming change to 101.5” at 12pm on December 27 after running as “101.5 The Sleigh“. Raleigh – iHeartMedia’s Alternative “Alt 95.3” W237BZ/95.1 W236CA Durham/WDCG-HD2 began stunting as “Christmas 95.3” on November 11. Roswell NM – Noalmark Broadcasting Rock/Alternative “93.7 The Crash” 910 KKBE/93.7 K229BV began stunting as “Santa 93.7” on Thanksgiving. Spokane – After Growing Christian Foundation acquired Classic Country “104.5 Hank-FM” KNHK-FM it began stunting as “All Christmas 104.5”. more

From Radio Online: Noalmark Broadcasting flips Alternative Rock KKBE AM andamp; FM (The Crash)/Roswell, NM to an all Christmas and Holiday music format as "Santa 93.7." The format switch took place at midnight on Thanksgiving Day, November 25 as a new station playing all of Roswell's More...

From Radio Online: The Infinite Dial 2021 UK from Edison Research will debut in a webinar on Thursday, December 2 at 2pm GMT. The Infinite Dial is the longest-running survey of digital media consumer behavior in America, tracked annually since 1998, and The Infinite Dial 2021 UK will mark the first time the study has More...

From Radio Insight: Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation has begun stunting with Christmas music on the former Rock/Alternative “93.7 The Crash” 910 KKBE/93.7 K229BV Roswell NM. “Santa 93.7” debuted at 12am on Thanksgiving morning running through Christmas under GM Jesse Rios. Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation, owners of KKBE AM/FM radio station changes format on KKBE AM/FM from Alternative Rock to an all Christmas/Holiday music format: Santa 93.7 Santa 93.7 goes on the air at midnight on Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021. A brand-new station playing all of Roswell’s favorite Holiday Music. Jesse Rios, General Manager of KKBE AM/FM and its sister station KBIM FM The Country Giant 94.9 said, “It’s a pleasure to give Roswell residents a station with the perfect blend of all their holiday favorites. It’s been a challenging year for all of us, this station will put us in the Spirit of the Holidays.” Santa 93.7 and Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation wishes all our loyal customers and listeners a Merry Christmas. more

From Radio Insight: Paul Gleiser’s ATW Media is selling 1490 KYZS and 95.7 K239CB Tyler TX to Chuck Conrad’s Chalk Hill Communications for a combined $162,500. Chalk Hill will pay $100,00 for the AM signal and $62,500 for the translator. Both signals currently operate as Sports “ESPN East Texas“. It will join a group that includes Soft Oldies/Standards “QX-FM” 100.3 KQZX Tatum/97.9 K250AJ Tatum and Classic Rock “All Hit Radio KDOK” 1240 KDOK Kilgore and translators 94.9 K235CV Chalk Hill, 101.9 K270AW Longview, 105.3 K287AJ Kilgore, and 106.1 K291CY Henderson. ATW Media retains News/Talk 600 KTBB Tyler/97.5 KTBB-FM Troup and Sports “92.1 The Team” KRWR Tyler. Calvary Chapel of Big Bear is donating Silent 88.7 KFHM Big Bear City CA to Advance Ministries. The license of KFHM was deleted and restored in April following the request of Mountain Ministries, which operated KFHM and owned 105.5 KWBB-LP Big Bear Lake, but was not owner of the license with the power to surrender it. KFHM will need to find a new tower site before resuming operations as it lost access to its current one in August. more

From Radio Insight: Spanish Broadcasting Systems used Thanksgiving Day to launch a fourth brand in Miami FL. SBS launched “Salsa 106.3” on 106.3 WRAZ-FM Leisure City/Homestead and 106.3 W292GE Miami/92.3 WCMQ-HD2 Hialeah. The new brand is described as featuring “a wide variety of salsa, in the tropical format including international stars like, Marc Anthony, Willy Chirino, Oscar D’ Leon and other tropical (salsa) sounds, from artists such as Luis Vazquez, Frankie Negron and many more”. The new brand is a localized version of the programming heard on “Z93” WZNT San Juan PR. Both WRAZ-FM and W292GE are owned by SBS Chairman/CEO Raúl Alarcón’s South Broadcasting System Inc. and operated by SBS via LMA. They join Spanish Adult Hits “Zeta 92.3” WCMQ-FM Hialeah, Spanish Rhythmic “Ritmo 95.7” WRMA North Miami Beach, and Spanish Tropical “El Zol 106.7” WXDJ Fort Lauderdale in SBS’ Miami cluster. Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned and targeted media and entertainment entity announced today the launch of Salsa 106.3FM (WRAZ-FM) a radio station targeting South Florida’s young Hispanic adults in the highly sought-after 18-34, 25-64 demographic. Salsa 106.3FM provides its listeners with a wide variety of salsa, in the tropical format including international stars like, Marc Anthony, Willy Chirino, Oscar D’ Leon and other tropical (salsa) sounds, from artists such as Luis Vazquez, Frankie Negron and many more. WRAZ-FM SALSA 106.3FM started its broadcasting transmissions on November 25, 2021, at midnight celebrating Thanksgiving with its new listeners. Salsa 106.3FM’s captivating format primarily features salsa music. Salsa 106.3FM’s unique combination of rhythms positions the station as the most innovative and cutting-edge format in the marketplace. Salsa 106.3FM becomes the second SBS Radio station broadcasting a market-specific version of “Z93” format, a sister station in Puerto Rico with similar format ranks among the top 3 on the island. “We are very excited to introduce Salsa 106.3FM to South Florida,” stated Donny Hudson, EVP of Local Media for SBS Radio, TV and Digital Operations, VP & GM of SBS Miami. “With this refreshing of the brand and format we will meet the needs of the wide variety of Hispanics in South Florida that love the tropical genre Salsa.” In addition to its revolutionary music format, Salsa 106.3FM will also feature some of the hottest and most dynamic on-air talent in South Florida. Talent line-up will be announced in the coming days. “Our extensive research in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market has confirmed that this covered segment was looking for a distinct format that fits the diversity, passion and energy of one of the hottest cities in America,” stated Jesus Salas, EVP of Programming of SBS Radio. “We are certain Salsa 106.3FM will become an instant favorite in South Florida for all the Salsa lovers.” Salsa 106.3FM joins the SBS Radio Miami family with sister stations such as WXDJ-FM EL ZOL 106.7FM, WCMQ- Z92.3FM and WRMA- RITMO 95.7FM, CUBATON Y MAS. Don’t miss this historic moment in Spanish radio by tuning in Monday – Sunday 24 hours a day to the new sound in South Florida Hispanic Radio, Salsa 106.3FM “Donde la Salsa Vive”. more

From All Access: The ALL ACCESS staff is taking a break for THANKSGIVING THURSDAY and FRIDAY (11/25-26), so our offices are closed while we enjoy turkey, football, family, and Black FRIDAY sales.We'll be … more

From All Access: ANDREA GANIS, RICK SACKHEIM, GARY SPANGLER, JOHN IVEY, JEFF SOTTOLANO, MIJO, ZAC DAVIS, MAYNARD, SARAH QUINN, LAINE HARDY, THE CADILLAC THREE, KANE BROWN, HILLARY LINDSEY, ASHLEY GORLEY, … more

From Radio Insight: A second high profile host is exiting Bonneville Seattle on Wednesday, December 1. Following the announced retirement of 97.3 KIRO-FM afternoon co-host Tom Tangney, Todd Herman has announced he will depart mornings on Conservative Talk 770 KTTH on 12/1. Herman originally joined KTTH as afternoon host in 2015 after a career as a tech entrepreneur and serving as Director of New Media for the Republican National Committee. In January 2019 he moved to afternoons at KIRO-FM alongside Candy Harper and Mike Lewis before moving back to KTTH as morning host in March 2020. In making the announcement, Herman told listeners he is moving the show to a private podcast with an emphasis on religion, ““The program that I hear in my mind is centered on God almighty with politics wound into it. What we do here is politics with God on the side — that’s not who I am anymore.” more

From All Access: iHEARTMEDIA/CONNECTICUT held two food drives last week and collected 3,827 frozen turkeys, 6,380 pounds of non-perishable food items, and over $151,000 in cash donations for CONNECTICUT … more

From All Access: ADAMS RADIO GROUP's Rhythm Top 40 KHQT (HOT 103)/LAS CRUCES, NM hosted the 10TH annual “Pack the Van Food Drive” collecting a total of 1,657 pounds of food to donate to CASA … more

From All Access: LOLLAPALOOZA STOCKHOLM has released its line up for the second annual event taking place JULY 1st-3rd, 2022, at GÄRDET PARK. The list of artists include PEARL JAM, POST MALONE, IMAGINE … more

From All Access: We are literally less than a day away from Thanksgiving. Are you ready for the holidays? Have you covered your checklist so you don't have to stress when you are trying to enjoy family … more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia has dropped Alternative “Alt 103.9” WZDA Beavercreek/Dayton OH and has begun stunting with Christmas music as “Christmas 103.9“. WZDA replaces former sister Classic Hits “Big 106.5” WRZX-FM as the Christmas music brand in the Dayton market. WRZX-FM was donated from iHeartMedia’s Aloha Stations Trust along with 94.5 WYDB and flipped to Gospel in August. The Alternative format on 103.9 dated back to 1995 under multiple brands. The format launched as “103.9 The Edge” WXEG before becoming “103.9 The X” and finally “Alt 103.9” under the WZDA calls in August 2015. It also is the third iHeartMedia Alternative to drop the format this month following Birmingham and Raleigh. The now-former Alternative format had a 2.0 share in the October 2021 Nielsen Audio ratings. The station featured the syndicated Rover’s Morning Glory in mornings and iHeartMedia’s national Alternative talent in other dayparts. more

From All Access: No new station sales applications appeared in the FCC databases as of mid-afternoon WEDNESDAY (11/24).Applying for STAs were EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION (WAKC/CONCORD, NH, correcting … more

From All Access: iHEARTMEDIA's Rock WGIR (ROCK 101)/MANCHESTER and syndicated morning show GREG & THE MORNING BUZZ raised over $268,000 with the 31st Annual "Lend A Helping Can" radiothon … more

From All Access: VARGAS & LAGOLA, two solo artists, have joined forces for their new single "Ever Again." They've both gone from being successful solo artists to GRAMMY-award winning … more

From All Access: ALL ACCESS is sorry to report the death of JOE PATRICK, a veteran of nearly five decades in the radio industry who ran his own consulting business for 35 years. He passed away at home this … more

From All Access: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICES' (CBS) Country WFWL-A-W259BN (THE CATFISH 99.7)/CAMDEN, TN will sign off on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1st, after 65 years on the air, according to a front-page … more

From All Access: PRESS COMMUNICATIONS Classic Rock WWZY-WBHX (107.1 THE BOSS)/MOMOUTH-OCEAN, NJ is throwing its 4th Annual ‘Mistletoe Rock Radiothon,’ which benefits local concern, MICHAEL’S … more

From All Access: iHEARTMEDIA's Top 40 WXKS (KISS 108)/BOSTON hosted "MATTY's Turkey Toss" this morning (11/24) after skipping last year due to the pandemic. Twelve area schools took the … more

From Radio Insight: Cumulus Media is preparing to move two of its Boise ID brands in January 2022. Sports “93.1 The Ticket” 1350 KTIK Nampa/93.1 KTIK-FM New Plymouth has begun promoting on-air that it will move off the Class C FM signal to the recently launched 95.3 K237HA Nampa translator on Monday, January 3. The 99w/816m will cover all of Boise proper. As we first indicated in our 6/6 Domain Insight, that will enable Cumulus to add an FM simulcast for Conservative Talk 670 KBOI Boise. KBOI has begun teasing an upcoming announcement regarding another change coming to the station. KBOI ranked third in the Boise market with a 5.4 share in the Spring 2021 Nielsen Audio ratings, down from a market leading 7.8 in Fall 2020. KTIK/KTIK-FM was tied for 20th in the market with a 2.0 share. more

From All Access: WENDY GOLDSTEIN and JIM ROPPO have been named Co-Pres./REPUBLIC RECORDS. The label’s Co-Founders, MONTE LIPMAN and AVERY LIPMAN, made the announcement this morning (11/23). GOLDSTEIN … more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia Greensboro has announced the appointment of Sarah Quinn as cluster Marketing Director and midday host on CHR “Hits 100.3” WMKS High Point. Quinn most recently served as midday host at Alpha Media Hot AC “Mix 94.1” WHBC-FM Canton OH and Marketing/Promotions Director. She has also been heard in college at Kent State University’s 89.7 WKSU. iHeartMedia Greensboro announced today that Sarah Quinn has been named Marketing Director, effective immediately. In addition, Quinn will also broadcast weekdays and weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on HITS 100.3. iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Marketing Director, Quinn will oversee all of iHeartMedia Greensboro stations internal and external marketing efforts and will be responsible for developing and creating marketing strategies in order to increase brand awareness, enhance business relationships, and assist with driving in revenue for the market. She will report to Zac Davis, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Greensboro. “We had some great candidates from different backgrounds apply for this integral position, but Sarah possessed a unique skill set that really stood out to us,” said Davis. “Her beliefs and work ethic align well with what we’re doing here in Greensboro and she’s going to hit the ground running!” Quinn joins the iHeartMedia Greensboro team from Alpha Media in Canton, Ohio, where she most recently served as the on-air talent for WHBC-FM as well as the Marketing and Promotions Director. She began her career at WKSU at Kent State University and is a graduate of Kent State University in Ohio. “I couldn’t be more excited to join the iHeartMedia Greensboro team,” said Quinn. “Although I’m thankful for my time spent at Alpha Media and the lessons I learned to help me grow into the media professional I am today, I’m thrilled to start this new adventure in my career and contribute to iHeartMedia Greensboro growing success.” more

From All Access: iHEARTMEDIA/GREENSBORO has named SARAH QUINN Marketing Director. QUINN will also handle middays on Top 40 WMKS (HITS 100.3)/GREENSBORO. QUINN comes in from ALPHA MEDIA/CANTON, OH, where she … more

From All Access: THE INFINITE DIAL is expanding to the U.K. with the release of THE INFINITE DIAL U.K. 2021 in a webinar on DECEMBER 2nd at 2p (GMT). The study of digital media consumer behavior, conducted … more

From All Access: The AUSTRALIAN RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION just wrapped up its 35th ARIA MUSIC AWARDS and rapper GENESIS OWUSU won four awards; Album of the Year, Best Hip Hop Release, Best Independent … more