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In a move first indicated in our 5/11 Domain Insight, Stephens Media Group has launched Classic Hits “Big 95.7” KKSR Walla Walla/Kennewick WA. KKSR had been Christian AC “95.7 The Bridge” whose format has relocated to 960 KALE/106.1 K291BS Richland replacing AC “106.1 More-FM“. The new “Big 95.7” is positioning as “Hits of the 80s, […] […]

A new registration points to the launch of “100.5 The Vibe” in a PPM market.

Plus a heritage midwestern News/Talker is about to extend its brand with an FM “Plus” variation. […]

Grant Merrill and Ben Buckland’s Southwest Media Group will acquire Country 100.3 KOMX, Classic Rock 103.3 KDRL, and Full Service AC 1230 KGRO Pampa TX from James Hughes’ Pampa Broadcasters for $200,000. The buyers are also in the process of buying “Big Country 95.3” KDDD-FM and 800 KDDD Dumas. Terry Black’s Lake Gem Productions LLC […] […]

VSiN has announced the addition of Len Mead as General Manager. Mead joins VSiN from PointsBet, where he has served as Vice President of Content since October 2020. Mead has also served as VP/Media Partnerships for the XFL and Xtreme Fighting Championships, VP/Programming and Special Projects for NBC Sports Group and NBC Sports Boston, GM […] […]

The FCC has given final approval to Townsquare Media’s $18.75 million purchase of Cherry Creek Media’s 35 stations in nine markets. When the deal closes, one station will be temporarily left behind. Townsquare has requested that Cherry Creek’s Regional Mexican “La Super 92.5” KZHR Dayton WA remain behind at closing instead of being placed in […] […]

With Jake Heaps departing to become Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson’s personal coach, Bonneville’s “Seattle Sports” 710 KIRO Seattle has announced the addition of Michael ‘Bump’ Bumpus to join Stacy Rost in middays from 10am to 2pm. Bumpus has served as a regular contributor to KIRO in addition to hosting Seattle Seahawks pregame, postgame and […] […]