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The Lost Factor vs. Billboard’s Ghosted Hits

Throughout the two-and-a-half years of calculating a Lost Factor on 50 years of hit records, I’ve proceeded from the notion that Billboard’s year-end chart, despite the omission of some notable songs, was consistent and accurate enough to provide a benchmark. Those year-end points were divided by a recent week’s worth of airplay to get a […] […]

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KNX Launches LA’s Afternoon News

Audacy News 1070 KNX/97.1 KNX-FM Los Angeles will debut “LA’s Afternoon News” from 2-7pm on Monday, January 30. The new program will feature current 1-2pm co-anchor Rob Archer, current 2-7pm co-anchor Karen Adams and traffic/breaking news reporter Brian Douglas. Archer had been co-hosting “KNX In Depth” in the 1pm hour with Charles Feldman, who will […] […]

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Rosie Walsh Retires From Mornings At WUSQ-FM

After 22 years in mornings at iHeartMedia Country “Q102” WUSQ-FM Winchester VA, Rosie Walsh retired today to focus on her cancer treatments with the station paying tribute as “Rosie 102.5“. Walsh told listeners that in March of 2022 the breast cancer she had in 2018 had returned and has since spread with treatments so far […] […]

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Scott Slade To Step Down As WSB’s Morning News Host After 32 Years

After 32 years anchoring “Atlanta’s Morning News” on Cox Media Group News/Talk 750 WSB Atlanta/95.5 WSBB Doraville GA, Scott Slade will step down from leading the morning show, while moving into a new role with the station. Slade joined WSB in 1984 as overnight host before quickly becoming their traffic helicopter pilot and reporter. He […] […]

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Station Sales Week Of 1/27

Regional newspaper operator Shaw Media is expanding into radio with the purchase of Studstill Media’s seven stations in the LaSalle/Peru IL market for $1.8 million plus an additional $75,000 if certain revenue percentages are hit before March 31. Shaw Local Radio Co. will acquire CHR “Q Hit Music” 97.7 WSTQ Streator/103.3 WIVQ Spring Valley, Classic […] […]