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From Radio Online: Gen Media Partners (GMP) appoints Anny Mansfield to the newly-created position of Corporate Research Director. Mansfield, who has been with Gen Media Partners since its inception, will build out a company-wide research department. Her 20+ years in radio research includes previous stints at Katz More...

From Radio Online: Cumulus Media flips Sports/Talk KTLT-FM (The Ticket)/Abilene, TX to Rock as "98.1 The Phantom." The new station debuted on Friday, January 15, and fittingly, kicked off at midnight with Metallica's cover of Bob Seger's "Turn the Page." KTLT-FM's new name, "The Phantom," is a tribute to local More...

From Radio Online: Podtrac has released its weekly data for the week of January 11-17, showing downloads up 2% over the previous week and rising 16% over the corresponding period last year for Podtrac measured shows. The Arts category showed the strongest week-over-week download performance growing 11%. The True More...

From All Access: CUMULUS Sports KTLT (98.1 THE TICKET)/ABILENE, TX has flipped to Rock as 98.1 THE PHANTOM. The station debuted on FRIDAY, JANUARY 15th at MIDNIGHT (CT) with METALLICA's cover of BOB … more

From All Access: CUMULUS Sports KTLT (98.1 THE TICKET)/ABILENE, TX has flipped to Rock as 98.1 THE PHANTOM. The station debuted on FRIDAY, JANUARY 15th at MIDNIGHT (CT) with METALLICA's cover of BOB … more

From All Access: EASTLAN RATINGS has released FALL '20 Books for BILLINGS, MT; BOZEMAN MT; DYERSBURG TN/MO; HILO, HI; JUNEAU, AK; KONA, HI, SHERIDAN, WY; TWIN FALLS/BURLEY, ID; VICTORIA, TX. Find the 12+ … more

From All Access: The syndicated JOHN CLAY WOLFE SHOW has been added for SATURDAYS 8-11a (CT) at iHEARTMEDIA Active Rock KMOD/TULSA, starting JANUARY 30th. The show combines comedy with car talk and airs on … more

From All Access: TOWNSQUARE MEDIA News-Talk KFYO-A-K236CP/LUBBOCK, News-Talk KYYW-A-K234DA/ABILENE, TX, and KWFS-A (NEWSTALK 1290)/WICHITA FALLS, TX have parted ways with the afternoon show "PRATT ON … more

From All Access: Congratulations to WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE/WAR's DAN + SHAY, who earned the #1 spot on the MEDIABASE Country singles chart this week with their hit, "I Should Probably Go To … more

From All Access: Country artist WILLIE JONES has partnered with NASHVILLE's newly-opened NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC (NMAAM) to launch the "#IHaveAnAmericanDream" initiative TODAY, … more

From All Access: SABAN MUSIC GROUP's CHESCA is performing at THE UNITED WE SERVE: A CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL MLK DAY OF SERVICE which celebrates AMERICANS from all walks of life, honors commitment to … more

From All Access: JOE EARL WILLIAMS VOICEOVER has added another station to the list and is now the new voice at Classic Hits WMRX (SUNNY 97.7)/Beaverton,MI. Joe said, "I am beyond thrilled and … more

From Radio Insight: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre PA has received its first Spanish language station with the launch of Tropical “Mega 95” 94.9 W234BV Dickson City/95.3 W237DP Mountain Top/WGGY-HD3 by Jonathan “DJ Misubishi’ Alcantara. Alcantara, a veteran of Spanish language stations in the Boston area, was previously cited by the FCC for operating a pirate in Hazleton PA in 2017. The new legal operation featured Premiere Networks’ Enrique Santos in mornings and then a local airstaff of Barbara Moralez in middays, Junior Gozadera in afternoons, and DJ Home Flow at night. more

From Radio Insight: To meet the growing demands of Gen Media Partners (GMP) expanding portfolio of radio rep firms and networks, Anny Mansfield has been appointed to the newly created position of Corporate Research Director. Mansfield, who has been with Gen Media Partners since its inception, will build out a company-wide research department and work closely with the company’s sales departments to serve the needs of network and national advertisers. The announcement was made by Gen Media Partners Chief Executive Officer Kevin Garrity. “I am very pleased that we already had the right person on our team to lead research across Gen Media Partners,” said Garrity. “Anny is exceptional at finding the data to develop marketing strategies that help our account executives deliver compelling stories and solutions about the power of radio to advertisers and their agencies, especially for new business development.” Mansfield added, “I am excited at the opportunity to work with the sales teams across all our radio repped and network divisions. Audio is experiencing a surge of attention from brand marketers and agency planners and buyers. This is a great time for radio, and I look forward to working with all our divisions.” Prior to her promotion, Mansfield was Director of Research for GMP, working with client radio broadcasters across General Market and Hispanic National Sales. In her new role, her responsibilities extend to Sun Broadcast Group, the network GMP purchased just over two years ago. Mansfield’s 20+ years in radio research includes previous stints at Katz Media’s Univision National Radio Sales. She had been with McGavren Guild since 2007 when it became part of GMP in 2014. more

From All Access: GEN MEDIA PARTNERS has named Dir./Research ANNY MANSFIELD to the new post of Corporate Research Director, adding duties overseeing research at SUN BROADCAST GROUP to her exiting duties with … more

From All Access: In a ZOOM press conference TODAY (1/18), GARTH BROOKS announced that he will be joining the inauguration of President-elect JOE BIDEN and VP-elect KAMALA HARRIS on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20th in … more

From All Access: TOWNSQUARE MEDIA News-Talk WKXW (NEW JERSEY 101.5)/TRENTON is holding another in its series of pandemic town hall broadcasts, this one on dealing with the mental stresses of the pandemic. The … more

From All Access: PODTRAC's weekly podcast listening data for its measured shows for JANUARY 11-17 showed downloads up 2% from the previous week and up 16% on a year-to-year basis. As for growth in … more

From All Access: LEGEND RECORDINGS signs a multi-year deal with INGROOVES MUSIC GROUP (owned by UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP). LEGEND RECORDINGS was founded in 2017 by CHRIS BIANCHI, a former touring musician turned … more

From All Access: CHRISTOPHER (CM) MARK MURPHY, Chairman of MURPHY PETROL GROUP, passed away peacefully at his beloved BALLINA property, “Sugar Beach Ranch,” surrounded by his family on JANUARY … more

From All Access: GOOD KARMA BRANDS News-Talk-Oldies WBEV-A/BEAVER DAM, WI host and GM JOHN MOSER has passed away, two weeks after his retirement. MOSER was found dead in PERRY, WI after he did not return from … more

From All Access: TOWNSQUARE MEDIA's Rock KFMX/LUBBOCK, TX is rocking it's 40th Anniversary TODAY (JANUARY 18th). KFMX Morning Host/Brand Manager WES NESSMAN has been on the air at the station for all … more

From All Access: News site AXIOS is debuting a podcast TODAY (1/18) chronicling the chaotic last days of the TRUMP administration. "HOW IT HAPPENED: TRUMP'S LAST STAND" is hosted by National … more

From All Access: SWEDEN's TRIBE FRIDAY frenetic energy permeates the band’s sound and a warm melodic embrace counters the emotional punch. Don't miss today's new discovery from TRIBE FRIDAY … more

From All Access: CUMULUS MEDIA Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/ATLANTA will debut two new live and local shows on TUESDAY, JANUARY 19th. The first, "CHARGED UP," featuring ATLANTA club and event DJ and on-air … more

From All Access: The PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE (PIC) unveils additional participants during “CELEBRATING AMERICA,” the prime-time program for the inauguration of JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR. and … more

From Radio Online: Atlanta's WWWQ Q99.7 will debut two new live and local shows on Tuesday, January 19. Charged Up, features popular Atlanta club and event DJ and on-air personality Yvonne Monet and will air Monday through Friday from 11:00am-3:00pm. Monet will be followed by a Atlanta's Vibe, featuring station More...

From Radio Online: KFMX, 94.5 FM, Lubbock, Texas hits a significant milestone and turns 40 years old Monday, January 18. "94.5 FMX is Lubbock. It's in the fabric of the community every day," Townsquare Lubbock Director of Content Lance Balance. "I couldn't be prouder to be a coach and partner to Wes, Renee, More...

From All Access: Two more public radio stations have dropped THE NEW YORK TIMES' "THE DAILY" in the wake of the controversy over the show and host MICHAEL BARBARO's handling of the reporting … more

From All Access: CORE RADIO GROUP Hip-Hop WWSZ-A (STREETZ 94.5)/ATLANTA (translator W233BF) has adjusted its lineup. MZ SHYNEKA (SHYNEKA RICHARDSON) has moved from afternoons to co-host of YUNG JOC & THE … more