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Tavis Smiley’s recently launched Black Talk 1580 KBLA Santa Monica/Los Angeles has added top and bottom of the hour newscasts from Premiere Networks’ Black Information Network. KBLA launched its new format on June 19 after Smiley agreed to acquire the station last fall from Multicultural Radio Broadcasting for $7.15 million. Premiere Networks announced today that […] […]

Audacy has announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with MLB making the company the official digital audio and podcasting partner for the league and its teams. The deal will include the creation of official podcast programming starting with a series this fall about the 2016 Chicago Cubs. The deal includes sales and marketing […] […]

A few months ago, I heard that WKSC (Kiss 103.5) Chicago had become one of the most current-based major-market CHRs, an attempt to sync radio more with how listeners used new music in the streaming age. When I listened, it was a noticeably different experience from the format as it existed in many other major […] […]

A few months ago, I heard that WKSC (Kiss 103.5) Chicago had become one of the most current-based major-market CHRs, an attempt to sync radio more with how listeners used new music in the streaming age. When I listened, it was a noticeably different experience from the format as it existed in many other major […] […]

Audacy has announced a multi-year extension with the NFL’s New England Patriots to continue airing “Patriots Monday” and “Patriots Friday” programming on Sports 93.7 WEEI-FM Lawrence/Boston MA and its regional network. The deal does not include the game broadcasts, which remain on Beasley’s “98.5 The Sports Hub” WBZ-FM Boston. Instead it includes team focused content […] […]

Heart of Wisconsin Media has flipped AC “Y105.5” WLJY Nekoosa/Wisconsin Rapids WI to Classic Country “Country Legends 24/7” WIRI. Northpine reports that the station is featuring hourly interviews with Country artists and a playlist stretching back to the 70s. Heart of Wisconsin Media had purchased what is now WIRI and News/Talk 1320 WFHR Wisconsin Rapids […] […]