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Jock Breaks Vs. Content Blocks

I was listening, for the first time in a while, to a major, successful syndicated morning show. Often, I try to handle all the listening I need to do by taping radio stations. This time, I was hearing the show in real time. Except that it quickly became clear that I wasn’t listening in real […] […]

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After Achy Breaky Stunt, Big Willie Rises In Wheeling

Ohio Midland Newsgroup has flipped Country “Biggie 105.5” WBGI-FM Bethlehem/Wheeling WV to Classic Country “Big Willie 105.5“. The flip came after a one day loop of Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart”. The station is positioning as “The Greatest Country Hits of the 80s, 90s & More” and retains Big D and Bubba in mornings. […] […]

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Golden State Warriors Extend Deal With KGMZ

Audacy Sports “95.7 The Game” KGMZ-FM San Francisco has announced an extension of its deal to remain the home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. The Warriors moved to KGMZ for the start of the 2016-17 season after 32 seasons on Cumulus Sports 680 KNBR. As part of the renewal, KGMZ-FM will continue to carry […] […]

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WWJ Resets Anchor Lineup

Audacy News 950 WWJ Detroit is once again revamping its anchor lineup. Current afternoon co-anchor Jackie Paige will move to mornings starting October 3. Paige will co-anchor alongside Jonathan Carlson from 7 to 10am, and then anchor solo from 10am to 12pm. Carlson, who joined WWJ in April, will anchor solo from 5 to 7am. […] […]

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WKVI-FM Flips To Oldies

Kankakee Valley Broadcasting Co., Inc. flipped Full Service AC “K99.3” WKVI-FM Knox IN to Oldies “Vinyl Gold” on Labor Day earlier this month. The new format is focusing on music from 1964 to 1975 flanking sister Classic Hits “Max 98.3” WYMR Culver. The full-service elements from the previous format remain in place. […]