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Local media blogger Toronto Mike reports that Evanov Communications will shut down LBGTQ+ Dance “103.9 Proud-FM” CIRR-FM Toronto at the end of the month. Launched in 2007, the station was the first full-time LGBTQ+ targeted station in the world but handicapped with a very weak 107w/123m signal that only covers parts of the city. “103.9 […] […]

Beasley Media Group has sold AC “Mix 99.5” WJBR-FM Wilmington DE to VCY America for $5 million. The deal gives VCY America a signal that covers the Philadelphia market in addition to Wilmington. WJBR-FM was Beasley’s only holding in the Wilmington market, but less than 30 miles from its seven station Philadelphia cluster. WJBR currently […] […]

After announcing her departure from Guaranty Media Country “100.7 The Tiger” WTGE Baton Rouge LA last month, Abby Leigh is joining Curtis Media Country 94.7 WQDR-FM Raleigh as APD/MD/midday host. Leigh most recently served as Program Director and afternoon co-host at WTGE. She joined WTGE in 2019 as Music Director and midday host. She would […] […]

Manoj Bhargava’s Bridge Media Networks has announced a series of media acquisitions including stakes in Audacy and Cumulus Media. Bhargava, the founder of 5-hour Energy drink, purchased 829,618 shares (equivalent to 5.15%) of Cumulus Media in July through Renew Group Private Ltd. He also acquired $60 million of first-lien Term B debt of Audacy. Those […] […]

“Stingray will flip Oldies “W1440” CKJR Wetaskiwin/Edmonton AB to “Sports 1440” on Tuesday, September 5. Launching in partnership with Just A Game Productions and The Nation Network, the flip will bring Sports tallk back to Edmonton following Bell Media’s shutdown of “TSN 1260 CFRN in early June. Get ready to dive into the world of […] […]

John Moug and Angie Parker have exited mornings at Lotus Hot AC “Star 101.5” KPLZ Seattle. The duo joined KPLZ in December 2021 from Townsquare Hot AC “Mix 106” KCIX Boise. Moug previously hosted mornings at Alternative “91X” 91.1 XETRA-FM San Diego, Country “92.5 The Wolf” KWOF Denver, and a syndicated show that aired in […] […]