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When I first heard French CHR NRJ in summer 1988, it sounded different, more intense than its American counterparts. I also recall thinking that the music was hipper, which at that time meant more new-wave crossovers. NRJ was also my introduction to Europe’s national brands, at that time a truly foreign concept when even affiliates […] […]

Following the exit of morning host Sean Stewart last week, Audacy’s “Rock 105” 105.5 WRXR-FM Rossville GA/Chattanooga TN has begun carrying “The Rise Guys” based at “93.3 The Planet” WTPT Greenville SC. Hosted by Mattman, Nine, Paige and Fat Boy, the Rise Guys debuted on WTPT in 2003. Greg Rambin remains in middays and Randy […] […]

iHeartMedia CHR “Q102” WIOQ Philadelphia has filled it night show opening with the addition of Sam ‘Nugget’ Dababneh. Nugget most recently worked at “97.8 Dance-FM” in Dubai. He began his career in his native Detroit at “Channel 95.5” WKQI and “98.7 Amp Radio” WDZH. After hosting nights at “Hot 107.9” WJFX Fort Wayne IN, Nugget […] […]

Emmis Communications will turn off 1070 WFNI Indianapolis on August 2 as the company prepares for the redevelopment and sales of the 70 acres hosting its six towers. Sports “93.5/107.5 The Fan” will continue to be heard on 93.5 W228CX and 107.5 W298BB Indianapolis in the greater Indianapolis area fed via 93.1 WIBC-HD2 despite losing […] […]

On Tuesday, July 13, all analog low power television stations were required to cease operations whether or not they were ready to sign-on their replacement digital signal. This was to be the end of the so-called “Franken-FMs” on channel 6 using their aural channel on 87.75 to serve as a defacto radio station. Last month […] […]

Saga Communications AC “Sunny 95” 94.7 WSNY Columbus OH has announced the return of Dino Tripodis to its morning show. Tripodis departed WSNY-FM in June 2018 after 24 years at the station intending to focus on his writing, acting, and movie production work. A stand-up comedian until joining WSNY-FM in 1994, Tripodis will once again […] […]