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Domain Insight 8/16: Is 92.9 Looking To Drive Away In Tulsa; More Tampa Shenanigans

All of a sudden it feels more like 2013 or 2018 with the amount of domain activity we’re seeing and how companies are reacting to registrations.

Griffin Communications Rock focused Classic Hits “92.9 The Drive” KBEZ Tulsa looks to be on the road to a revamp. Plus more domains for 101.5 Tampa, and our expectations for recent 97.3 registrations. […]

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SoundExchange Sues SiriusXM For Over $150 Million In Contested Royalties

SoundExchange has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court of Virginia against SiriusXM alleging that satellite radio operator owes more than $150 million in unpaid music royalties over the past several years and late fees. SoundExchange’s suit is based on the argument that SiriusXM is improperly characterizing revenue as coming from its streaming […] […]

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Bicoastal Media Eugene Makes Lineup Changes

Bicoastal Media Eugene OR has announced a series of on-air talent moves. Following the exit of APD/afternoon host Erik Tucker, CHR 104.7 KDUK Florence, moves Program Director/morning host Damien ‘Chino’ Mata to afternoons from 3-7pm to succeed Tucker. New to mornings is Gemini XIII’s syndicated “The TJ Show” hosted by TJ Taormina. Chino’s co-host Gerry […] […]

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Nights With Alice Cooper To End Syndication Run

After nineteen and a half years in syndication, United Stations has informed affiliates that “Nights with Alice Cooper” will come to an end next month. Cooper’s show debuted in January 2004 at 93.3 KDKB Phoenix before moving to sister Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX following KDKB’s 2014 flip to Alternative. The final weekday show will be […] […]

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Gene Gates Passes Away

Veteran morning host Gene Gates passed away back on June 15 at the age of 63. Gates’ wife and longtime co-host Julie Gates wrote, “It is with profound sadness I share that Gene took his life on June 15, 2023. This has been a heartbreaking loss. The place he felt most alive was behind the […] […]