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How Did “Texas Hold ‘Em” Hold Up?

It’s been more than a month since the release of “Texas Hold ‘Em.” In the first 48 hours after that song’s release, Beyoncé may not have broken the Internet, but her song was mind-bending for radio, as programmers in all formats struggled with how to handle it. Top 40 was first, although even there the […] […]

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All the winners from the Commercial Radio News Awards 2024

The late Russell Hargreaves has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to news and sport at the Commercial Radio News Awards. Russell, who was 45 when he died last year, was named as the recipient of the Gold Award which was presented to his wife Rachel by the England and Harlequins Rugby Union International Danny […] […]

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Drake Webb Exits KDWB’s Dave Ryan Show

The restructuring at iHeartMedia continues as Drake Webb exits his role as producer/co-host of CHR 101.3 KDWB Richfield/Minneapolis MN’s Dave Ryan Show. Webb joined the Dave Ryan Show in November 2021 after previously serving as evening host and Social Media Manager for Woodward Communications CHR “95.9 Kiss-FM” WKSZ Green Bay WI. Just 23 years old, […] […]

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Wes McKane Joins KS95 As Ryan Roos Departs After Two Decades

Hubbard Radio Hot AC “KS 95” KSTP-FM St. Paul/Minneapolis MN has announced that Wes McKane will join Adam ‘Crisco’ Zalusky and Dez Young in mornings starting Monday, April 8. McKane will succeed Ryan Roos on the KSTP-FM morning show. A Twin Cities native, McKane most recently hosted mornings at Alpha Media Hot AC 102.3 WXLC […] […]