US

Greg Hill Signs Extension To Keep Hosting WEEI Morning Show

While Beasley’s “98.5 The Sports Hub” WBZ-FM is in the process of upheaval in mornings, the same will not be the case at Audacy’s 93.7 WEEI-FM Lawrence/Boston MA. Audacy has announced that Greg Hill has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain in mornings alongside Jermaine Wiggins, Courtney Cox and Chris Curtis. Hill joined WEEI […] […]

US

Jake & Tanner Show Exits WKSZ

Woodward Communications has cut ties with CHR “95.9 Kiss-FM” WKSZ De Pere/Green Bay WI morning hosts Jake Kelly and Tanner Jay on Wednesday. Woodward issued a brief statement on social media Wednesday evening, “The Jake and Tanner Show is no longer a part of Woodward Community Media. We wish Jake and Tanner the very best […] […]

ASIA

Media Prima Audio reaches over 5.5 million weekly listeners

According to a recent survey by Nielsen Review and Consumer & Media View (CMV), radio stations under Media Prima Audio (MPA) reached more than 5.5 Million weekly listeners.Based on the Weekly Hearing Review for Individuals aged 15 years and above in Peninsular Malaysia, the survey was conducted from July 2022 to June 2023.Malay-language radio station Hot FM has maintained its position as the number one radio station with a steady listenership of 3.73 million people. The station has held various exciting campaigns, such as Hot Hulur Wang Sama Listener (HWSP), where winners stand a chance to win a cash prize of RM300,000. In addition, there are also Hot Awards, Last Beat Hot FM, Hot Picnics in several locations, and various other campaigns.

On October 26, 2023, Hot FM took the initiative to introduce a new combination for the HotFlix segment with Ayu and Aidil Fikri. Aidil Fikri is Malaysia’s first Malay-speaking AI DJ. After three weeks of Ayu and Aidil Fikri broadcasting in the segment, they have received a positive response from listeners, who consider DJ AI as something fresh and new in the radio industry.Fly FM managed to maintain its position as the number two English-language radio station in Malaysia with 2.11 million loyal listeners tuning in to the station every day. It ran various exciting campaigns, including Code Breaker, RnB Flydays x DJs Playground, as well as being the first radio station in Malaysia to introduce AI radio presenter Aina.Kool 101, the station formerly known as the FM Bulletin, has 192,000 loyal listeners 192,000 loyal listeners. It launched various campaigns to establish closer ties with the people through campaigns based on current and social issues.Campaigns organised by 8FM, which has been rebranded Eight FM have received support from 592,000 listeners.MPA’s CEO, Nazri Noran, said: “We are constantly working to make improvements to each of our stations, by improving the quality of content and meeting the needs of listeners. I would also like to thank our listeners who have always faithfully listened to the radios on Media Prima Audio, as well as our partners who have provided us with great support throughout the time. Without the support of all of you, we would not have been able to achieve our position as the number one radio station in Malaysia.” […]

US

MRN Co-Founder & Radio Vermont Owner Ken Squier Dies At 88

Kenley ‘Ken’ Squier, a second generation broadcaster, who was the longtime voice of NASCAR died on Wednesday, November 15 at the age of 88. Squier’s family started Radio Vermont Group with the purchase of 550 WDEV Waterbury VT the same year he was born with Ken taking over the company following his father’s death in […] […]

UK

Ryan Tubridy to host mid-mornings on Virgin Radio UK.. and Q102 Dublin

Ryan Tubridy is taking over mid-mornings on Virgin Radio UK with a new show which will also be simulcast on Q102 in Dublin. He’ll be on-air across the two stations from 10am till 1pm weekdays, following Chris Evans on Virgin Radio UK and Aidan and Venetia in Dublin. Ryan recently left his show in Ireland […] […]