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Fresh Listen: KROQ, WNYL & KBZT

When Kevin Weatherly returned to Alternative KROQ Los Angeles as Senior VP of Programming in June, it was a story in not just the radio trades, but also the local consumer press and in entertainment industry trades like Variety. Weatherly had gone from KROQ to Spotify. Had he not stayed there for any reason, he […] […]

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The Real KNRK Is Back

“94/7 FM” KNRK Camas WA/Portland OR is the latest Audacy Alternative station to retrench away from the companywide consolidations made in September 2020. Mark Hamilton, who programmed KNRK from 1995 until the 2020 restructuring, re-added programming duties for the station last month. That relaunch includes a much broader playlist and plannded return to local talent […] […]

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Buzz Moves In Raleigh

Capitol Broadcasting has begun a realignment of its signals in the Raleigh/Durham market. Sports “The Buzz” has moved from 96.5 W243DK Durham and 99.3 W257CS Morrisville/Raleigh to 620 WDNC Durham and 1550 WCLY Raleigh, while continuing to be heard on 99.9 WCMC-HD2 Holly Springs. The Buzz carries a local morning show hosted by Kevin McClendon […] […]

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Tom Swarbrick to present LBC’s Drivetime programme

Tom Swarbrick will be the new host of LBC’s Drivetime programme, starting in September. He’ll take over the show from Eddie Mair, who announced earlier this year that he would be retiring in the summer, after 40 years in broadcasting, including the past four years at LBC. Tom first joined LBC in 2012, where he […] […]

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Michael Ireland promoted to Radiocentre’s Director of External Affairs

Radiocentre has promoted its Head of Public Affairs Michael Ireland to the role of Director of External Affairs. He takes up the position following the recent appointment of Matt Payton to Chief Executive of the organisation. In his new role, Michael will be responsible for overseeing all areas of policy and public affairs, working with […] […]