iHeartMedia and Amazon are launching new interactive features through Alexa. Using an Alexa-enabled device, listeners will be able make song requests and dedications at specific radio stations. This is marketed as a first-time feature anywhere on the Alexa platform. Among the stations the feature is debuting on today are Country 97.5 WCOS Columbia SC and […] […]
“The author is in complete denial about the radio business.” That was a Twitter response to my column about whether jocks were doing enough when they opened the microphone to sell the radio experience. Were radio hosts being perfunctory? Were they providing companionship and reminding people what they liked about radio? I still heard things […] […]
Norsan Media has debuted Spanish Rhythmic “Flow 105.3” on its recently acquired 105.3 WYKB Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville FL. The station is listing Daddy Yankee, Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta, Maluma, Becky G, Bad Bunny, Rosalia, Nicky Jam, Natti Natasha, Annuel AA, Ozuna, and Wisin y Yandel as core artists. The station is currently running jockless, but […] […]
Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters will flip 105.1 KKGO-HD3 Los Angeles to all-Frank Sinatra on Friday, July 23. “Unforgettable FM” will feature Jerry Sharell has an on-air host while Pat Welsh serves as Program Director. Mount Wilson’s Russ Maloney and Dan Feely will be technical directors, Adam Bookbinder social media director, Saul Levine as general manager, […] […]
Radio One News/Talk 1110 WBT Charlotte/99.3 WBT-FM Chester SC has become the final station to fill its 12-3pm slot following the end of the Rush Limbaugh Show. Pete Kaliner will return to the station to fill the slot as WBT goes all local from 5am-7pm. Kaliner previously worked at the station as a news anchor, […] […]
VCY America continues its rapid acquisition spree this year with the purchase of Truth Broadcasting’s Christian Preaching “Truth Network” 99.3 KTIA-FM Huxley/Des Moines IA. VCY America will pay $825,000 for the station which rimshots Des Moines. The purchase follows VCY’s recent purchases of 92.7 KREV Alameda/San Francisco, 97.7 KRCK-FM Mecca/Palm Springs, and 104.3 KFRH North […] […]
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