Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Ed Sheeran Songs to Debut in Exclusive iHeartLand Experience
Ed Sheeran debuts an exclusive immersive music experience in Fortnite's iHeartLand from October 5-9, 2023, featuring performances of hits like 'Shape of You' and 'Eyes...
Doja Cat’s Paint the Town Red Tops Hot 100 and Global 200
Doja Cat's 'Paint the Town Red' hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200 charts, marking the first rap song to top Hot...
Cox Media Group Wins TVB’s First Broadcast DE+I Leadership Award
Cox Media Group received TVB's first-ever Broadcaster DE+I Leadership Award at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, recognizing their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in broadcasting....
Adam Sprenger Named Operations Manager at 102.9 The Wolf
Audacy promotes Adam Sprenger to Operations Manager of 102.9 The Wolf and 104.1 Jack FM in Minneapolis. He continues as Brand Manager for Jack FM....
iHeartMedia Debuts New Singles: Drake, SZA, Diddy, J Balvin
iHeartMedia debuts new singles from Drake & SZA, Diddy featuring The Weeknd, and J Balvin with Usher across radio stations nationwide on September 15....
iHeartRadio’s “House of Music” 2023 Festival
iHeartRadio unveils House of Music, a free mixed-reality experience at the 2023 Music Festival featuring interactive rooms inspired by performers like Kelly Clarkson, Fall Out...
Big D and Bubba Reach 100 Affiliates, Adding KRWQ-FM Medford
Big D and Bubba country radio show reaches major milestone of 100 affiliate stations with addition of KRWQ-FM in Medford, Oregon starting this week....
Black Media Challenges: 910 AM Superstation Sale
WFDF-AM 910 Detroit's closure highlights major challenges facing Black media outlets. The community station's sudden format change to sports leaves a void in local Black...
iHeartMedia Set to Purchase Four Radio Stations
iHeartMedia announces agreement to purchase four Atlantic City radio stations from Equity Communication, expanding their nationwide reach to over 860 stations....
D-Lo & KC Launch on KSFM 102.5 Afternoons
Audacy launches D-Lo & KC as the new afternoon drive show on KSFM 102.5 Sacramento, weekdays 3-7 PM starting August 14. The duo continues middays...
iHeartRadio Living Black 2023 Block Party Highlights
iHeartRadio's Living Black! 2023 Block Party featured major performances by Usher, Miguel, GloRilla, and NLE Choppa in Inglewood. The hip-hop celebration also included appearances from...
Radio Facts Study: Venues, Records, Top Terms
Radio Facts study reveals the most searched music industry terms online. 'Venue' tops the list, with millions searching for music insights monthly....
Andie Summers Signs Deal with Beasley Medias WXTU-FM
Radio personality Andie Summers signs multi-year extension with Beasley Media's WXTU-FM in Philadelphia. The award-winning host has led the morning show since 1999....
Finalists for the 2023 NAB Marconi Radio Award Revealed
The National Association of Broadcasters announced finalists for the 2023 NAB Marconi Radio Awards. Winners will be revealed October 25 at NAB Show New York....
Beasley Media Group Elevates Tom Carrozza to Corporate
Tom Carrozza has been promoted to Corporate Director of Production Operations at Beasley Media Group after 25 years with Tampa stations WLLD-FM and WPBB-FM....
Anthony Simmons Named Program Director at 101.1 KRMD-FM
Anthony 'Big Ant' Simmons has been promoted to Program Director at country station 101.1 KRMD-FM in Shreveport, while continuing his role at #1 station KMJJ-FM....
Hot 98.9: Buffalo’s Premier Hit Music Station
Cumulus Media launched Hot 98.9, Buffalo's new contemporary hit radio station, debuting July 14, 2023. The CHR-formatted station promises 10 songs in a row with...
Audacy Appoints Greg Williams as Brand Manager for KEYN
Audacy promotes Greg Williams to Brand Manager of 103.7 KEYN in Wichita while maintaining his role at Power 93.5. Williams brings 23 years of experience....
Bekah Berger joins 92 PRO-FM as co-host
Cumulus Media announces Bekah Berger as new co-host of 92 PRO-FM's morning show in Providence, RI, joining Giovanni and Jay Buff weekdays 6-10am starting July...
Audacy Appoints DJ Buck Brand Manager of KS 107.5 in Denver
Audacy appoints DJ Buck as Brand Manager of KS 107.5 in Denver while maintaining his role at Hot 93.7 Hartford. The veteran Hip-Hop radio executive...
Ann Thomas Promoted to Program Director of WJR 760AM
Cumulus Media promotes Ann Thomas to Program Director of WJR 760AM, making her the first female PD in the Detroit station's 101-year history. Thomas rises...
Audacy appoints DJ Buck as KS 107.5 Denver Brand Manager
Audacy names DJ Buck as Brand Manager of KS 107.5 Denver while continuing his role at Hot 93.7 Hartford. The veteran radio executive brings 22+...
Audacy Promotes Tim Wenger to Senior Position
Audacy promotes Tim Wenger to Senior VP and Market Manager of Buffalo, overseeing stations including Kiss 98.5 and Classic R&B 107.3 FM after nearly 40...
