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Lauren Cakes Joins Hot 98.1 As Midday Host

SummitMedia Hip Hop “Hot 98.1” WHZT Williamston/Greenville SC has imported Lauren Cakes as its new midday host. Cakes joins WHZT from weekends/fill-ins at Kemp Broadcasting’s “Hot 97.5” KVEG Las Vegas. She had been with KVEG since 2015 with time in promotions before joining the on-air staff. She fills the slot that most recently was held […] […]

UK

Matt Payton writes: Stronger than ever – a landmark year for commercial radio

It’s been a landmark year for commercial radio, and as the sector turns 50 this weekend, Radiocentre’s CEO Matt Payton says we are stronger than ever. Just over a year ago I had the privilege of taking over as Chief Executive of Radiocentre. It’s a fantastic job, working with brilliant and interesting people, representing the […] […]

UK

Small-scale DAB operator files for Voluntary Liquidation

Small-scale DAB multiplex operator UK DAB Networks has started proceedings for Voluntary Liquidation. The company currently operates live services in Winchester and Basingstoke, and has interest in a number of others. It’s the first time a main small-scale DAB operator has had to wind-up due to financial difficulties, with owner and long-serving DAB operator Ash […] […]

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Station Sales Week Of 10/6

Thunder Associates sells Oldies 690 WELD Fisher, Country 101.7 WELD-FM Moorefield and Variety Hits “V103.7” WQWV Fisher WV to the Joshua Parsons led Save Our Station LLC in a deal where the station assets are sold for $24,750 and the real estate for $192,500. Stu-comm Inc. will purchase Sports “ESPN 1240 The Boss” WTON and […] […]