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Nova Fresh Country: New streaming station launches Friday

June 11, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

This Friday, the Nova Network launches its latest streaming station, Nova Fresh Country.For both the die-hard country lovers as well as the country-curious, the new station will cover all the latest country music chart toppers, including Luke Combs, Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen, up-and-coming stars, and home-grown Aussie country talent. As part of the launch,… Read More
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Merrick Watts returns to host Season 3 of Picture Discuss podcast

June 10, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

ARN’s iHeart has welcomed back Merrick Watts, as the third season of the Picture Discuss podcast launches today.Each episode, two comedians will join Watts, and just like the name suggests, the group will be tasked with explaining the back story behind a picture for which they have no context. Tom Cashman, Michelle Brasier, Tom Ballard,… Read More
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RIP Gibbo

June 10, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

The radio industry is paying tribute to Michael ‘Gibbo’ Gibson following his death at the age of 69.As well as writing and performing comedy for radio stations including Brisbane’s B105, Gibson produced and starred in TV shows such as Agro’s Cartoon Connection. He also supported Jamie Dunn and Agro as part of B105’s Morning Crew.Dunn… Read More
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FCC Reinstates FM Duplication Rule For Commercial FMs

June 10, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

In July 2020, the FCC stated its intent to vote on eliminating the duplication rule for AMs to allow AM stations with over 50 percent of overlapping signals to simulcast. When the proposal came up for vote the following month, a last minute change was made to change the rule for all radio services including […] […]

May 2024 (4/25 – 5/22) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 1: KSBJ, WDRV & WBAB Set Record Highs; WCBS Falls To New Low

June 10, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with today’s Day 1 update including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose, and Middlesex/Somerset/Union. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. New York iHeartMedia’s big three holds in place atop the market. AC “106.7 Lite-FM” […] […]

Superadio Launches Afrozons Into Syndication

June 10, 2024 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

Superadio has partnered with Miles Ahead Broadcasting LLC to launch “Afrozons” hosted by ‘Shiela O’ Okonji-Ashinze into syndication. Based at Crawford Broadcasting Hip Hop “Power 92” WPWX Chicago, the weekly program features a mix of Afrobeats and Hip Hop. Superadio notes that the show also features contributions from culture-connected and culture-adjacent personalities, providing expert insights […] […]