US
KTTH Revamps Evening Lineup
Bonneville Conservative Talk 770 KTTH Seattle has announced a revised evening lineup. […]
Year: 2025
US
Magic 97.3 Brings R&B To College Station
Bryan Broadcasting has flipped Southern Gospel “Gospel 97.3” 1510 KAGC/K247CS Bryan TX to Adult R&B “Magic 97.3”. […]
US
About “Last Christmas” and Christmas 2024
I suppose it could have happened in the U.S. But it was listening to the UK’s Magic Radio on Christmas morning that I heard Sonall Shah say it. Much of the 11 a.m. hour was devoted to two things: listener shout outs to whoever was doing the cooking in the household and more highlights from a week-long interview with James Corden and Ruth Jones about the final episode of Gavin & Stacey airing that night. But she did tease that “this year’s No. 1 Christmas song is on the way for you.” […]
US
Scott Jameson Named WJZ-FM Brand Manager
Former Beasley Media Detroit Operations Manager Scott Jameson is joining Audacy Sports “105.7 The Fan” WJZ-FM Catonsville/Baltimore MD as Brand Manager. […]
UK
Bam Bam and Streeboy are back with a new drive show on KISSTORY
Bam Bam – the presenter who got KISS the biggest fine in radio history – is back at the brand to host Drive on KISSTORY.
He’s back with Streetboy each weekday from 4pm till 7pm, bringing on a KISS reunion 18 years in the making.
They said: “We’re wildly excited to be back in our natural home. Can’t wait! Sorry it took so long…”
It was twenty-six years ago this month that the pair first launched Bam Bam Breakfast on London’s KISS 100.
The show ran for seven years and at the time was the first to break the Chris Tarrant at Capital Breakfast market dominance in the 15–24 demographic.
It came to an abrupt end in 2006 after 10 complaints were made to Ofcom for prank calls, offensive language and sexual content. The station’s owner at the time, Emap, was fined £175,000.
KISS Content Director, Rebecca Frank said: ‘It would be so easy for the UK’s biggest commercial digital radio station to stay in its lane but that’s not what made KISSTORY the iconic brand it is.
“We’re constantly evolving, willing to take risks and getting bigger and better but always passionate about the music. We cannot wait to see what Bam Bam and Streetboy get up to when they’re unleashed on Monday – welcome back boys!’
Bam Bam aka Peter Poulton has been working in the industry all his life, with positions at Radio City, Marcher Sound, Sunset, Atlantic 252, Invicta, Galaxy, Virgin, Capital, LBC, Absolute, BRMB and Jack/Sam.
He was most recently working at Virgin Radio UK.
NEW WEEKDAY KISSTORY SCHEDULE FROM MONDAY 6th JANUARY
4AM-6AM – Jake Thomson
6AM-10AM – KISSTORY Breakfast with Michael Lewis (including “The Class of…” 9-10AM)
10AM-1PM – Marvin Humes
1PM-4PM – Ellie Prohan
4PM-7PM – Bam Bam & Streetboy
7PM-9PM – Justin Wilkes
9PM-1AM – Freddie Smith
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More presenters for Gold Radio as Kirsty Gallacher and Simon Rimmer join
Gold is getting more presenters as Smooth Radio’s Kirsty Gallacher switches stations from Monday 6th January.
Gold Radio Drive with Kirsty Gallacher will air Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 7pm, and Fridays from 4pm to 6pm.
Kirsty said: “I am thrilled that I will be joining the iconic Gold Radio to present a new weekday programme, Gold Radio Drive with Kirsty Gallacher, from 6th January.
“I love the buzz of live radio and can’t wait to be a part of an exciting new team, playing the best all time classics and getting to know Gold Radio’s loyal listeners, as well as enticing some new recruits.”
In addition, a new weekend breakfast show will be hosted by Simon Rimmer, Saturdays from 8am to 12pm, in addition to co-presenting Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
Simon said: “To host my own radio show is a dream come true, and to do it on Gold Radio is the icing on the cake.
“Saturday mornings will feel like I’m going through my personal music collection, and not only that, I’ll get to enjoy and share it with Gold Radio’s listeners. It will hardly feel like a job!”
James Bassam will continue to host Gold Radio Breakfast with James Bassam at the new time of 7am to 11am. His show features the Gold Radio Hall of Fame from 10am to 11am, celebrating listeners’ favourite songs. James will also host a new weekend show, Sundays from 8am to 12pm.
Sally Ardis, Senior Managing Editor of Heart, Smooth, Classic FM, and Gold Radio, said: “With a phenomenal breadth of All Time Classics spanning the 60s, 70s, and 80s, Gold Radio is packed with everyone’s favourite timeless songs.
“Global’s massive investment in the brand means that – dare I say it – we have struck gold by welcoming Kirsty Gallacher and Simon Rimmer to the growing Gold Radio family, alongside the brilliant James Bassam, to launch our fantastic new schedule for 2025.”
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