Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Entercom, Global Music Rights Ink Long-Term Deal
Entercom and Global Music Rights announce a multi-year licensing deal granting access to hit songs from Drake, Nicki Minaj, Bruce Springsteen, and Prince across all...
iHeartMedia Cleveland Opens Downtown Office Space
iHeartMedia Cleveland announces move to new downtown headquarters at 668 Euclid Avenue, relocating nine radio stations including WMMS and KISS FM. The state-of-the-art facility will...
Entercom Launches The Bet 105.9 FM-HD2 in Chicago
Entercom launches The Bet 105.9 FM-HD2 in Chicago, featuring BetQL Audio Network and CBS Sports Radio programming focused on sports betting content....
Cool FM Expands Apple Music with The Agenda Radio
Cool FM partners with Apple Music to broadcast The Agenda Radio with Dotty in Nigeria. The show joins Africa Now Radio and Rap Life, airing...
IHEARTMEDIA NORFOLK HONORS PHARRELL AND PUSHA-T WITH AWARD
iHeartMedia Norfolk honors Pharrell Williams and Pusha-T with the inaugural 7Cities Icon Award, recognizing their contributions to music and the Virginia Beach area....
Dana Wessel Joins 93X as Morning Show Producer
Dana Wessel joins 93X/KXXR-FM as Executive Producer of the Half-Assed Morning Show. The veteran Twin Cities radio personality brings 15 years of experience....
Majic 105.7 Debuts The Mark Nolan Show
iHeartMedia's Majic 105.7 debuts The Mark Nolan Show, a new Cleveland morning show featuring veteran broadcaster Mark Nolan with Emmy winner Jen Picciano and Krystle...
iHeartMedia Debuts New Rock Station
iHeartMedia Greensboro launches Real Rock 105.7, featuring classic and modern rock from Led Zeppelin, Queen, Foo Fighters, and Nirvana with local programming....
Entercom Announce Leadership Updates in Miami Markets
Entercom announces Tim Clarke as SVP and Market Manager for Boston market overseeing six stations, while Claudia Menegus takes over Miami operations....
iHeartRadio SeeHer Hear Her: Women in Music
iHeartRadio partners with SeeHer for a special International Women's Day event featuring Cardi B, Gwen Stefani and Kelsea Ballerini discussing gender equality in music....
iHeartMedia Toledo Launches Fox Sports 1230 The Gambler
iHeartMedia Toledo launches Fox Sports 1230 The Gambler, a new sports radio station focused on gambling, fantasy sports, and betting analysis for Toledo listeners....
Incognito’s Posted on the Corner Show Gets Syndication
Incognito's Posted on the Corner show moves to Reach Media for syndication across major urban markets. The weeknight show airs Monday-Friday 7pm-12am EST....
iHeart Radio DJ Found Dead in Home
KEGL Dallas afternoon host Russ Martin was found dead in his Frisco home at age 60. The longtime radio personality spent his entire career in...
iHeartMedia Announces New Structure for Digital Growth
iHeartMedia announces new operating structure separating Digital Audio Group from Multiplatform Group, with digital segment now representing 20% of revenue....
Broadcast Vet, WDAS Pioneer, Cody Anderson Dies
WDAS Philadelphia radio pioneer Cody Anderson has died from COVID-19. The broadcast veteran inspired a generation of radio personalities during his career....
iHeartMedia Milwaukee Names Jasmine Johnson VP Sales
iHeartMedia Milwaukee names Jasmine M. Johnson as Vice President of Sales, marking a full-circle career moment for the former station intern with 20+ years experience....
6 SEO Tips To Get More Listeners For Your Radio Website
Learn 6 proven SEO strategies to boost your radio website's visibility and attract more listeners through search engines and online marketing....
Entercom, Cubs Extend Broadcast Deal
Entercom extends partnership with Chicago Cubs, keeping 670 The Score as flagship radio station. Deal includes Cubs Radio Network management across six states....
Brown Ambition Joins the Westwood One Podcast Network
Brown Ambition podcast joins Westwood One Podcast Network. Hosts Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche provide financial advice for women of color....
Entercom Partners with Locked On Podcast Network
Entercom partners with Locked On Podcast Network to bring the nation's leading daily local sports podcasts to RADIO.COM's 40 million users nationwide....
101 WRIF’s 50 Years of Rock in Detroit
Detroit's legendary rock station 101 WRIF celebrates 50 years on air with special programming featuring Bob Seger tributes and guest appearances by Kid Rock....
AT&T, Cox Media Group Sign Retransmission Deal
AT&T and Cox Media Group reached a multi-year retransmission agreement covering 26 stations in 20 markets. All CMG stations have returned to AT&T platforms....
Black Radio Hall of Fame Inducts Shirley Ellis
Fort Valley State University's Shirley Ellis, known as 'Mama Mia,' will be inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame after 30 years in radio....
Entercom and Minnesota Timberwolves Announce New Multiyear
Entercom and Minnesota Timberwolves extend their broadcast partnership, keeping 830 WCCO as the team's flagship radio station through 2020-21 season....
Entercom Updates 980 The Team Weekday Programming
Entercom announces new weekday lineup for 980 The Team Washington starting February 8, featuring Travis Thomas, Reese Waters, and veteran hosts....