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Spanish Broadcasting Systems has reached a multimillion dollar out-of-court settlement with VOZ Media after VOZ defaulted on its $64 million acquisition of its “Mega TV” division in February 2023. The deal was to include SBS’ “Mega TV” network and four television stations in Florida and Puerto Rico. SBS sued VOZ in October claiming that they […] […]

In the early ’80s time of the “disco backlash,” legendary Top 40 AM WLS Chicago became, essentially, an Album Rock station, at least in the evening hours when I could hear it. During that time, two things kept it tethered to CHR. One was the jocks. The other was the WLS jingle, even if it […] […]

Audacy Hot AC “Q104” WQAL Cleveland is seeking a new morning co-host to join Bill Ryan in mornings as Morgan Wright prepares to depart at the end of the month. In making her announcement on Friday, Wright told listeners, “I decided not to renew my contract which is up in two weeks. I’ve been having […] […]

Midwest Communications AC “Mix 106.9” Peoria IL is adding Janine Fairchild to its “Morning Mix” alongside Brand Manager Bill Fox. Fairchild spent sixteen years across town at Christian AC 91.5 WCIC from 2005 to 2020 with time in every daypart as well as Business Underwriting Director. She has also served as Small Group Coordinator for […] […]

Local media leads truth and accuracy in Washington state in a recent statewide media study, conducted by SmithGeiger for the Washington State Association of Broadcasters (WSAB). Based in Los Angeles, SmithGeiger’s research for WSAB underscores the enduring relevance of local radio and television broadcasters across the state, despite the rise of on-demand content. Keith Shipman, […] […]

As AAA 90.3 KEXP-FM Seattle prepares to launch its simulcast in San Francisco on Tuesday, March 19, its 92.7 KREV (to be KEXC) Alameda CA has begun stunting. The station has been running a loop this weekend of ambient music, clips of songs from Bay Area artists, a “Camel 106” KMEL liner, and vintage jingles […] […]