Year: 2023

ASIA

KBS World Radio celebrates 70th anniversary

August 15, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on KBS World Radio celebrates 70th anniversary

KBS World Radio, South Korea’s only multilingual international broadcaster that has been introducing Korea to the world in eleven languages, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.Beginning its maiden transmission as ‘Voice of Free Korea’ in August 1953, KBS WORLD Radio hasgrown and evolved with the development of Korean history – through the Korean War, the democratization of South Korea and the rapid economic growth of the country. It has now transformed itself into a multimedia channel covering various platforms.

KBS World Radio ran special programming in celebration of the 70th anniversary of its foundation day on Tuesday, August 15.A pre-recorded online K-pop concert special titled “Beyond Borders” aired on KBS World TV at 5 p.m., Korea time.A program titled “Thanks to You” comprising congratulatory messages from KBS World Radio listeners from around the world and their stories aired in eleven languages.Earlier, on Monday, KBS World Radio’s primetime news show, Korea24, featured an extended panel discussion on the future of public broadcasting with media experts. […]

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KQAC Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Rebrand & Visual Refresh

August 15, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on KQAC Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Rebrand & Visual Refresh

All Classical Public Media “All Classical Portland” 89.9 KQAC Portland OR is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a rebrand and visual refresh. The station has rebranded as “All Classical Radio” to recognize its global streaming audience in addition to its local audience. A FAQ Sheet notes that they wanted “to make sure that people know […] […]

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WBIG-FM Washington Begins Morning Show Search

August 15, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on WBIG-FM Washington Begins Morning Show Search

Following the firing of Don Geronimo over the comments made on-air about a local television reporter, iHeartMedia Classic Rock “Big 100” WBIG-FM Washington DC is beginning the search for a new morning host. iHeartMedia Washington Director of Rock Programming Dustin Matthews asks, “Are you obsessed with Classic Rock and sports? BIG 100, Washington’s Classic Rock […] […]

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Report: 103.9 Proud-FM Toronto To Sign-Off

August 15, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Report: 103.9 Proud-FM Toronto To Sign-Off

Local media blogger Toronto Mike reports that Evanov Communications will shut down LBGTQ+ Dance “103.9 Proud-FM” CIRR-FM Toronto at the end of the month. Launched in 2007, the station was the first full-time LGBTQ+ targeted station in the world but handicapped with a very weak 107w/123m signal that only covers parts of the city. “103.9 […] […]