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Cumulus Media Hot AC “Q97.3” KQHN Waskom TX/Shreveport LA has announced the addition of Jay Whatley as afternoon host. Whatley joined KQHN in March after previously holding the same role at Townsquare Media CHR “K94.5” KRUF. Whatley had been with KRUF since 2007 with stints as part of the morning show, overnights, and nights before […] […]

iHeartMedia CHR “104.7 Kiss-FM” KZZP Mesa/Phoenix AZ has revamped its on-air lineup. Payton Whitmore, who has spent the past year as an associate producer of the syndicated “Johnjay & Rich Show” moves up to co-host joining Johnjay Van Es, Rich Berra and Kyle Unfug on the show. She succeeds Suzette Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who had been […] […]

Rochester Institute of Technology relaunched its 89.7 WITR Henrietta NY this afternoon as the College Alternative moves to a refreshed slightly more mainstream based sound. Student General Manager Adam Zaffram tells us, “It’s a significant overhaul for us. Previously, we aired a really loose format that was mostly filled with obscure music, in addition to […] […]

The FCC’s Administrative Law Judge Jane Hinckley Halprin has reached an initial decision on the license revocation hearing against former Alabama Speaker of the House and Auburn Networks owner Michael Hubbard. Hubbard was convicted in July 2016 of six felony charges for misusing his office for personal gain. He agreed to sell Auburn Networks in […] […]

American Urban Radio Networks has purchased the weekly syndicated public affairs shows Radio Health Journal and Viewpoints Radio from Shel Lustig and Reed Pence’s MediaTracks. The two programs each are available via barter running 28 minutes apiece including their five minutes of national spots. Radio Health Journal is hosted by Lustig, Pence and Nancy Benson […] […]

Cox Media Group has announced new format leaders for Country and Rock. Steve Stewart, who serves as Director of Operations for Orlando Radio and Program Director for Country “K92.3” WWKA Orlando, will serve as Director of Country Content. Chris Lloyd, Director of Operations for Long Island and Program Director of Classic Rock 102.3 WBAB and […] […]