Year: 2023

The FCC has completed its long delayed 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review. The commission states, “Based on our careful review of the record, we find that our existing rules, with some minor modifications, remain necessary in the public interest. Specifically, we retain the Dual Network Rule and the Local Radio Ownership Rule, the latter of which […] […]

Kindred Communications AC “97.9 The River” WMGA Kenova/Huntington WV has come out of its annual Christmas music run with a new format. WMGA, which was the first station this year to go all-Christmas on October 19, switched to 1960s/70s based Oldies positioned as “The Greatest Hits of The Rock & Roll Generation”. Kindred President/CEO Mike […] […]

Salem Media Group continues to sell-off assets as it has sold its Regnery Publishing division to Skyhorse Publishing. Terms of the sale have not been disclosed. It continues a round of divestitures by Salem in recent months that includes the $30 million sale of its Church Products division, $9.5 million sale of its tower land […] […]

Saga Communications’ recently launched “96.5 Live Free Country” WMLL Manchester NH is beginning its search for a local morning host. Brand Manager Michael Czarnecki states, “We’re looking for someone with a quick wit, upbeat positive personality, and a super supportive team member. Can you connect with the country music audience with HYPER-LOCAL content, as well […] […]

Adams Radio Group flipped “Kool Oldies 106.1” WQTL Tallahassee FL to Rhythmic AC “Vibe 106.1” at noon today. Positioning as “Tallahassee’s Hip Hop & Throwbacks”, the new brand will focus on Classic Hip Hop of the 1990s and 2000s with core artists listed as including Lil Wayne, Usher, Ludacris, and The Notorious B.I.G. The station […] […]

Cox Media Group Hot AC “Magic 105.3” KSMG Seguin/San Antonio TX has come out of Christmas Music mode with a new identity. KSMG has rebranded as “Hits 105.3” positioning as “San Antonio’s Hottest Music”. The station’s playlist continue to focus on music from 2010 until now. The station is emphasizing itself as a “new station […] […]