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Your Brand’s Legacy Is In Your Archives

As part of cutbacks last week, Paramount Global deleted the digital archives of MTV News, CMT, Comedy Central and many other cable networks. Gone are over two and half decades of news stories about artists, clips of historical significance from The Daily Show and Colbert Report, and even things like lists of the Greatest Country […] […]

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Northwestern Media Makes Series Of Promotions In Kansas City & Omaha

University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s Northwester Media has announced a number of promotions at its stations in Kansas City and Omaha. The moves start with “Life 88.5” KJNW Kansas City General Manager Dave Gordon and “Life 100.7” KGBI-FM Omaha Station Manager Suzanne Happs rising to Senior Directors of Media Markets for the company. Gordon […] […]

UK

Noise Fusion announces new imaging effects library

UK audio branding company Noise Fusion has announced a new CHR imaging effects and music library called Ultra.
Created by producer Ben Neidle, Ultra began as a custom FX package for Capital, with the library at the core of their imaging for over five years.
The package has since evolved to become a large and diverse 4000 cut production toolkit and it continues to grow.
Noise Fusion’s Ben Neidle said: “We worked with the team at Capital to create a high-end FX package designed to produce super punchy, hyper exciting imaging while also being an essential sonic toolbox.
“Now with the launch of Ultra we take the concept even further with a next generation, ever-expanding library that’s stamped with our signature sound.
“Ultra is already on air on KIIS in Australia and ZM in New Zealand and I’m pumped to finally release the demo and give more stations access to the imaging producer’s secret weapon!”
Demos of the new library can be heard at www.noisefusion.com/ultra. […]

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Mix 96.9 Phoenix Moves In Adult Alternative Direction

iHeartMedia Hot AC “Mix 96.9” KMXP Phoenix has made a noticeable music shift over the past couple of weeks into a much more Pop/Alternative lean. The move give more musical separation between KMXP and co-owned AC “99.9 KEZ” KESZ and CHR “104.7 Kiss-FM” KZZP, while more directly targeting Hubbard Alternative “Alt AZ 93.3” KDKB. The […] […]

UK

Greatest Hits Radio Live announced for Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena

Bauer has announced details of a new music event in Manchester featuring presenters and musical acts played on Greatest Hits Radio.

Greatest Hits Radio Live will take place at the Co-op Live Arena on Sunday 24th November and feature Ken Bruce, Martin Kemp, Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton.
The singers and groups have yet to be revealed but will focus on the three core decades played by the station, the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Ken Bruce said: ‘Delighted to be taking Greatest Hits Radio Live on the road as we bring the good times to the magnificent Co-Op Live in Manchester.
“I’ve had a sneak peek at the line-up and I’m looking forward to sharing more soon about the brilliant artists we’re bringing to the stage. Tune in to Greatest Hits Radio for all the latest news and see you in November!”
Martin Kemp, who will perform a DJ set at the show, said: ‘We all know that there’s only one musical decade that’s 100% guaranteed to get the party started and that’s the 80s!
“Make sure you get your tickets now for what I guarantee is going to be a banger of an evening. I’ll be there with my ultimate 80s playlist and I’m looking forward to seeing you all there too.” […]

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The Newscast Podcast goes live on BBC Sounds for the Election

The BBC podcast, Newscast, has been turned into a live radio show by streaming live on BBC Sounds for the Election.

The Newscast Election All-Dayer is live from 11am till 5pm today (Wednesday) with Adam Fleming hosting joined by the Newscast family of hosts and guests.
Adam will interview representatives from seven political parties: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, SNP, Reform, Greens and Plaid.
You can find the stream in the live dial at the top of the Sounds homepage (between 5 Sports Extra and 6 Music) or on most smart speakers by saying “ask BBC Sounds for Election 2024.
In addition, The Newscast Election All-Nighter will be live on Thursday from 10pm till 7.30am, in person at the BBC Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London with an audience of 150 people.
The event will be part of the BBC’s coverage, including BBC One, BBC Radio 4 and BBC 5 Live. There will also be a live stream on BBC iPlayer between 2200 on Thursday and 0730 on Friday.
Chris Mason will join Adam to record an episode of Newscast, which will be available on BBC Sounds at around 0600 on Friday. […]