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The Song of Summer: Who Makes the Call?

When I started writing about the Song of Summer, it was because I disagreed with it. On Labor Day 2006, that year’s winner was widely said to be Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together.” I was happy for Carey’s comeback, but the song didn’t tick enough of the boxes for me — not fun, not uptempo, […] […]

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iHeartMedia Makes Programming Cuts

Another round of layoffs is taking place this week at iHeartMedia. The cuts so far appear to be focusing on the programming department where we have heard of multiple Program Directors and SVP/Programmings who have exited so far. […]

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Sports Comes To FM In Kansas City With Launch Of 96.5 The Fan

Audacy will launch Sports “96.5 The Fan” in Kansas City as the station assumes the programming of “610 Sports” KCSP Kansas City at 6am on August 15. The new format brings to an end the 24 hear run of Alternative on the frequency first as “96.5 The Buzz” and then “Alt 96.5” KRBZ. Moving to […] […]