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AAA “88.5 The SoCal Sound” KCSN/KSBR Los Angeles afternoon host Andy Chanley is joining Audacy AAA 93.1 WXRT Chicago as Music Director and afternoon host. An Indiana native, Chanley began his career at WKHY Lafayette and WRZX Indianapolis before relocating to Los Angeles in 1997 with stints at Alternative “Y107” KLYY and AAA “Channel 103.1” […] […]

Audacy is pull additional double-duty with for its Missouri Hot AC morning shows. With “99.7 The Point” KZPT Kansas City morning hosts Brian ‘Ponch’ Hudgens and Nikki Vivas also being heard in afternoons at “Y98” KYKY St. Louis since July 2023, KZPT will now add KYKY’s “Bret Mega Show” to air in afternoons. Mega has […] […]

MLS’ Columbus Crew will move their game broadcasts to iHeartMedia’s “105.7 Columbus Alternative” WXZX Hilliard OH for the 2024 season starting this weekend. WXZX supplants TEGNA’s “97.1 The Fan” WBNS-FM who had carried the franchise’s broadcasts since 2018. iHeartMedia Columbus announced today a broadcast agreement with MLS team Columbus Crew, effective through 2027. As part […] […]

Sheet Happens Prep has launched a new prep service for Rhythmic AC, Urban AC and Throwback stations. The hyper-focused service features Artist Audio, Artist Interviews and other content from core 90’s and 2000’s artists Usher, Beyonce, LL Cool J, Ludacris, Nelly, Boyz II Men, TLC and more. In addition, the service also has Instant Phoners, […] […]

Audacy VP/News Bill Smee has stepped down from his role at the company. Smee joined Audacy in August 2020 to “spearhead our work to enhance and expand our news brands, building on their unparalleled position in our communities and adding new products and capabilities across our broadcast, digital, podcast, and smart speaker platforms.” Smee spent […] […]

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved Audacy’s Plan of Reorganization allowing it to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings upon approval from the FCC. The approved plan will see Audacy cut its debt from approximately $1.9 billion to approximately $350 million. All unsecured creditors will be paid. Audacy Chairman/CEO/President […] […]