Year: 2025

UK

Greg James quits BBC Radio 1… in a joke social media post

January 6, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Greg James quits BBC Radio 1… in a joke social media post

Greg James caused a bit of a stir on social media yesterday when he posted a statement about not returning to the Radio 1 Breakfast Show today.
Following taking a break over Christmas, Greg thanked his listeners for the last few years and said he couldn’t continue because Radio 1 is now under corporate control.
Greg is known for sometimes joking about things on social media, but that didn’t stop some fans missing the point that he was having a bit of fun around the reports of Glastonbury now being under the corporate control of the BBC.
Posting on Instagram, Greg said: “The R1 Breakfast show team and I were looking forward to starting another year of the show and delivering a load of stupid stuff to get you through the early hours, it’s one of my all-time favourite gigs.
“We were told that the BBC was now a partner and wanted us to a do lot of things in a way we were not interested in. It seems Radio 1 is now under corporate control and is not the way I remember it being. Thanks for listening the last few years!
“We will not be able to continue our work to mess around with the biggest stars in the world and celebrate our amazing listeners, like Owen who accidentally smashed 10,000 eggs, or Alice who flew to Paris to try and get off with some Olympians in the summer. This also means we’ll no longer be conducting funerals for any more ducks.
“Radio 1 is a corporate turn – off, and not for me like it used to be. Hope to see you on one of my many podcasts instead.”
The Breakfast Show host then returned joking that there had been an error in the information he’d received, and he would be back on the show on Monday morning, saying: “We look forward to being there when you need some fun in the morning! Hope to see you there!”
This post first appeared on OnTheRadio.co.uk.

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UK

Bauer Media Audio UK appoints Steve Carsey as Director (Speech)

January 6, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Bauer Media Audio UK appoints Steve Carsey as Director (Speech)

Steve Carsey has joined Bauer Media Audio UK as Director (Speech).
This new position sees Steve reporting into Gary Stein, Bauer’s Director of Audio, with a remit that focuses on Bauer’s podcast portfolio and on-demand content, aiming to build new capabilities in speech and on-demand content; and broadening the current portfolio to create market-leading podcasts across multiple genres.
Gary Stein said: “I’m delighted to welcome Steve to the team and know that his incredible experience is going to help lead our podcast and News teams to new heights.
“2025 is set to be another exciting year at Bauer Media Audio UK as we continue to evolve and innovate our products and platforms.
“Steve will be at the forefront of this work as we look to reach out to new audiences and provide new ways for consumers to enjoy our much-loved brands.”
Steve joins the business from Bertelsmann where he held the role of Managing Director of Audio Alliance (UK), overseeing all aspects of the company’s English language radio shows and podcast productions.
His previous experience also includes time at Audible UK where as Senior Director, Originals (International) he managed strategy, production and commissioning in English language for Amazon’s global audience entertainment service; as well as holding the position of Chief Creative Officer at ITN Productions when the team were recognised with an Indie of the Year nomination.
Steve Carsey comments: ‘What a start to the New Year as I join a team at the forefront of innovation in the audio world. I can’t wait to get started on this unique opportunity.
“Building the future of how we share content, identifying impactful stories that resonate with listeners and partnering with talent on the hit formats that deserve to be heard (and seen) is a mission we all share.
“I am excited to be joining such a forward thinking group as Bauer, with a wide remit to amplify the creativity and ambitions of their immensely talented team – and unlock the group’s on demand potential.”

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AU & NZ

WSFM callsign change angers past presenters

January 6, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on WSFM callsign change angers past presenters

During his new year’s eve shift, Rob Duckworth began the soft launch of WSFM Sydney’s name change to Gold 101.7, telling listeners “WS FM is…
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US

FCC Report 1/5: Townsquare Seeks St. George Upgrade

January 5, 2025 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on FCC Report 1/5: Townsquare Seeks St. George Upgrade

FCC Actions
The FCC has entered into a Consent Decree with the Trisha Hart led 2 Bits Family Trust for an unauthorized transfer of control of Route 66 Broadcasting LLC’s Oldies 103.3 KZKE Seligman and Grand Canyon Gateway Broadcasting LLC’s Classic Country 1170 KYET/92.3 K222CZ Kingman AZ. Agreeing to a $7500 civil penalty, the illegal transfer came Joseph and Rhonda Hart transferring their interests in those companies to a trust in November 2012 without seeking FCC approval. The couple served as co-trustees of the trust until Joseph’s death in September 2022 with his daughter Trisha appointed co-trustee with her mother. Their filing of the transfer in December 2022 notes that they were unaware of transfer of the stations into the trust in 2012 required a transfer of control application filing until after conversations with their counsel following his death. The trust also owns two LPTVs and 50% of New West Broadcasting Systems Inc.’s “Super Country 100.1” KGMN Kingman.

Unido Para Cristo Inc.’s 1060 KIJN Farwell TX has been issued an Order to Pay or to Show Cause for failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees and associated interest, administrative costs, and penalties owed to the FCC from 2013 through 2024. Owing a total of $27,492.48, the order gives the licensee 60 days to show full payment of all outstanding regulatory fee debt has been made or show cause why the payment is inapplicable or should be waived or deferred. Failure to do so will result in the loss of the station’s license.

Pirate Actions

A pair of Notices of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting were sent to property owners in Ohio.

Trustees Silver Randall and Cynthia DiCarlo were notified about a station operating on 99.1 in Painesville OH northeast of Cleveland. FCC agents used direction finding techniques to identify broadcasting coming from the location on June 22 and July 14, 2023.

Down in Piqua, John D. Scarbrough III was issued a notice for broadcasts emanating from his property on both 99.5 and 100.3 on May 21 and June 11, 2024.

License Cancellations

Townsquare Media surrendered the license of 1210 KHKR Washington UT. KHKR had been the parent signal for “ESPN 97.7” K249EQ St. George. That translator is now being fed by 106.1 KDXU-HD2.

Townsquare also requested the cancellation of 1470 WFNT Flint MI. WFNT had gone silent at the start of 2024.

Crain Media Group turned in the license of 1300 KSMD Searcy AR.

Benny Carle Broadcasting requested cancellation of News/Talk 1240 WBCF Florence AL

The following construction permits were surrendered ahead of their expiration:

David Ingles Ministries Church Inc.’s 91.5 Aydlett NC
Lucky Boy Educational Media Inc.’s 90.5 KQMB Bishop CA
Nevada Public Radio’s 89.5 Bishop CA
Nevada Public Radio’s 91.7 Wadsworth NV
Nevada Public Radio’s 89.7 KDCR-FM West Wendover NV
Nevada Public Radio’s 90.3 Winnemucca NV
Radio Catskill’s 90.3 Hamlin PA
Radio Catskill’s 89.5 Livingston Manor NY

Silent Notifications

Open Sky Radio Corp’s 91.5 KDAN Marshall CA (Weather damage)
The Power Foundation’s 102.9 WQTS Statesboro GA (Antenna replacement)
Brothers Broadcasting Corporation’s 1560 WRIN Rensselaer IN (Transmitter failure)
WDKR Inc.’s 107.3 WDKR Maroa IL (Financing and staff retention issues)
Technicom Inc.’s 99.3 WXFM-FM Mount Zion IL (Financing and staff retention issues)
Horizon Christian Fellowship’s 90.1 WRYP Wellfleet MA (Transmitter power supply issue)
The Zone Corporation’s 620 WZON Bangor ME (Financial reasons)
The Zone Corporation’s 103.1 WZLO Dover-Foxcroft ME (Financial reasons)
Open Sky Radio Corp.’s 89.5 KLAP Gerlach NV (Weather damage)
Great Eastern Radio’s 1400 WTSL Hanover NH (Loss of site lease)
Townsquare Media’s 1270 WDLA Walton NY (Economic conditions)
Townsquare Media’s 92.1 WDLA-FM Walton NY (Economic conditions)
Arcangel Broadcasting Foundation’s 88.9 WLRY Rushville OH (Pending sale)
San Antonio College’s 90.1 KSYM-FM San Antonio TX (Tower/Coax replacement until January 17)
Mount Rushmore Broadcasting’s 1240 KRAL Rawlins WY (Financial distress)
Mount Rushmore Broadcasting’s 92.7 KIQZ Rawlins WY (Financial distress)

FM Changes

Townsquare Media’s 94.9 KCIN Cedar City UT applies to upgrade […]