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Did Radio Destroy the Recurrent?

In the early days of my radio education, it was probably the third programming term I learned: after “format” and “playlist,” there was “recurrent.” And knowing how to handle those former power rotation songs that had been hits over the last year or so was a key part of any programmer’s strategy. The rise of […] […]

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Nielsen Reissues Long Island, Middlesex/Somerset/Union & San Jose Ratings

Nielsen has reissued the January 2022 monthlies for three of the Day 1 markets issued on Tuesday due to omitting stations owned by iHeartMedia. The monthlies for Nassau/Suffolk NY, San Jose CA, and Middlesex/Somerset/Union NJ were reissued with the iHeart owned stations in New York and San Francisco that are subscribing to those suburban markets […] […]

Ireland

The 2 Johnnies issue apology for “offensive” social content

RTÉ 2FM’s new drive duo ‘The 2 Johnnies’ have apologised for digital content they posted earlier this week. Clips of their podcast were used to promote their new show but included vulgar comments about women. In one video, the pair read out car stickers such as “Tyres are like women, no good unless they are […] […]

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Cameron Moore Rises To WNKS Program Director

Beasley Media has announced the promotion of Cameron Moore to Program Director of CHR “Kiss 95.1” WNKS Charlotte. Moore has been with WNKS since October 2017 when she joined the station as midday host. She later added Music Director duties for WNKS and sister Country 103.7 WSOC, where she will continue to serve as APD/MD. […] […]

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Malaysia Takes Middays At WAMO

Martz Communications Group Hip Hop “WAMO 107.3” 660 WAMO Wilkinsburg/107.3 W297BU Pittsburgh has announced the addition of Malaysia Meador as midday host. Malaysia began her career as an intern with WAMO in 2020. This marks the first on-air position for the Pittsburgh area native. She succeeds Portia Foxx, who departed WAMO last week after seven […] […]