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Axios reports that iHeartMedia is planning to launch a 24/7 radio broadcast network dedicated to True Crime. The newsletter quotes the launch to iHeartMedia Chief Programming Officer Tom Poleman saying “iHeart is beginning to lean into the success of certain podcasts to build radio networks.” It is unconfirmed whether this means a streaming channel dedicated […] […]

Eight months after being laid of from mornings at Waterloo Media Alternative “101X” KROX-FM Buda/Austin TX, Jason Dick has returned to the station’s “Morning X”. Dick rejoins Nick Hajda in mornings and the duo will also host a midday show from 11am-1pm on sister Sports “ESPN 102.7” K274AX/KBPA-HD2. Dick began his career at KROX-FM while […] […]

Following ‘Joey Boy’ Rodriguez’s move back to “Live 101.5” KALV-FM Phoenix, Audacy Gold CHR “B96” WBBM-FM Chicago is seeking someone to join Aneesh Ratan, Jeana Shepard, and Karla Hernandez on “The Morning Mess”. WBBM-FM Brand Manager Molly Cruz writes, “As heard earlier this week, Joey Boy made the tough decision to go back to Phoenix […] […]

The Kansas Association of Broadcasters Announces 2023 HALL OF FAME AWARD RECIPIENTS (Winners to be recognized at the 2023 KAB Hall of Fame Dinner (Oct. 22) at the Overland Park Marriott) For more information about all of KAB’s awards, please visit www.kab.net. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD (also will be inducted into the Hall of Fame) Ian […] […]

In the time before consolidation, it was a radio truism: Competition made everybody better and listeners were the winners. Legendary format battles were part of radio’s excitement for industry people, but we see now that the marketing they prompted also benefited radio overall. In the late ’90s/early ’00s, as consolidation took hold, the rise of […] […]

Gemini XIII’s “The TJ Show” hosted by TJ Taormina has announced it has crossed the 25 affiliate threshold less than six months after launch. New affiliates of the TJ Show include Bahakel Alternative “Alt 98.7” WXCT Chattanooga TN, Bicoastal Media CHR 104.7 KDUK Eugene OR, First Media Hot AC “107.7 Now-FM” WNOU Albany GA, Great […] […]