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UNC Football & Men's Basketball Moves To WPTF

Curtis Media News/Talk 680 WPTF Raleigh/98.5 W253CY Cary NC will be the new home for University of North Carolina men’s basketball and football starting in September. WPTF will carry all games for each team, plus coaches shows and the weekly “Primetime in the ACC”. WPTF succeeds iHeartMedia’s “106.1 FM Talk” WTKK Knightdale, which has carried […] […]

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Who’s Teaching Your Kids Oldies? You, And Radio

Veteran programmer Tony Waitekus still remembers the radio-station artist visit from a local band who told him how much they liked oldies. “So I asked them what some of their favorite oldies were. The first thing they said was ‘Sha La La’ by ? & the Mysterians.” “Sha La La” was a truly unlikely choice, […] […]

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Jo Brand to host new four-part series on Scala Radio

On Tour with Jo Brand is a new four-part series to be broadcast by Scala Radio throughout August. The programmes will celebrate the best UK classical music as the comedian takes a musical trip around the country. Jo commented: “It is great to be back out On Tour, albeit in a slightly different way to […] […]

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WXPN To Celebrate MTV Week In Honor Of Network's 40th Anniversary

The 40th anniversary of MTV will be celebrated by Philadelphia public music radio station WXPN-FM with MTV Week special radio and digital programming from Monday, August 2 through Friday, August 6. MTV (Music Television) revolutionized the music industry when the music video network was launched August 1, 1981, and its worldwide influence on pop culture […] […]

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Westwood One Makes Additions To Affiliate Sales Team

CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One today announced new positions for Neal Weiner and Sue Falco in Affiliate Sales. Neal Weiner has been elevated to Vice President of Affiliate Sales for 24/7 Formats. Neal is a 26-year veteran of Westwood One and has been an integral part of the Affiliate Sales team working with 24/7 Formats, Music […] […]

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Skyview Adds New Affiliates For B-Dub Radio & Country Top 40 with Fitz

B-Dub Radio, through its syndication partner, Skyview Networks, reaches 85 affiliates with the recent addition of ten stations in Q2 of 2021. Boosted by the weeknight program, which offers stations two options, including a fully produced show and a content-only version that leaves the music selection to program directors, stations are selecting B-Dub Radio six […] […]