Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
Radio Contest Winner Claims Sexual Assault at Diddy Party
LaTroya Grayson filed a lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, claiming she was drugged and assaulted at his 2006 party after winning a radio contest....
Chris Eagan Joins WTMX and WTBC as VP of Brand and Content
Chris Eagan joins Hubbard Radio Chicago as VP of Brand and Content for WTMX and WTBC, effective January 2025. Former Cox Media Group executive brings...
Cumulus Media Partners with Jim Rome for New Show Time Slot
Cumulus Media's Westwood One partners with Jim Rome to syndicate his premier sports talk show, moving to a new 3-6pm EST time slot starting January...
Cox Media Group and Comscore Agree to New Multi-Year Deal
Cox Media Group signs multi-year agreement with Comscore for TV audience measurement across 64 stations. The deal provides cross-platform viewership data and advanced audience insights...
News/Talk 1130 WISN-AM 2025 Line-Up Announced
iHeartMedia Milwaukee's News/Talk 1130 WISN announces its new 2025 prime-time lineup featuring Jay Weber, Dan O'Donnell, and other veteran hosts....
Chris Stapleton Exclusive SiriusXM and Pandora Concert
Chris Stapleton will headline an exclusive SiriusXM and Pandora concert on February 6 at The Fillmore in New Orleans, kicking off football's biggest weekend....
Chad Broude Named 2025 Chief Judge for Radio Mercury Awards
Chad Broude, co-founder of Highdive Advertising, has been named chief judge for the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards. The agency previously won Best of Show honors...
Cox Media Group Welcomes Michael Saunders
Cox Media Group's Kiss 104.1 Atlanta names Michael Saunders as Director of Branding & Programming. Former iHeartMedia executive returns to Cox after successful tenure programming...
SiriusXM, NBCUniversal Launch NBC News NOW, Dateline 24/7
SiriusXM launches two new NBCUniversal channels: NBC News NOW on channel 798 and Dateline 24/7 on channel 107, bringing breaking news and true crime content...
CMG Radio Orlando Unveils New Spanish Radio Format
Cox Media Group Orlando relaunches WOEX as HITS 96.5, featuring English pop hits from 80s-2000s with Spanish-speaking hosts to serve Central Florida's Hispanic community....
2024 NAB Marconi Radio Award Winners Announced
The 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards were presented at NAB Show New York, hosted by Bobby Bones. Winners included WBTJ-FM Richmond as Urban Station of...
Audacy Names Jeff Sottolano Chief Programming Officer
Audacy promotes Jeff Sottolano to Chief Programming Officer with multi-year contract. He'll oversee content strategy across broadcast, streaming, and podcasts nationwide....
Cumulus Media Names Zach Lyons Co-Host of Blaine and Zach
Cumulus Media appoints Zach Lyons as co-host of afternoon sports show 'Blaine and Zach' on Nashville's 104.5 The Zone, joining former Titans safety Blaine Bishop....
IHEARTMEDIA DC NAMES BRETT POMYKALA VP SALES
iHeartMedia Washington D.C. names Brett Pomykala as Senior VP of Sales. He returns from Audacy Richmond after previously leading sales teams at multiple iHeartMedia markets....
HOT 107.9 Announces New Exciting Line Up Changes
Atlanta's HOT 107.9 announces major programming changes with Incognito's show moving to afternoon drive and new HOT @ NITE show debuts with Fly Guy DC...
iHeartMedia: House of Music Returns 2024
iHeartMedia announces the return of House of Music at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival, featuring immersive rooms inspired by Doja Cat, Camila Cabello, and more....
SiriusXM Opens New Technology Facility in Dublin, Ireland
SiriusXM opens new technology facility in Dublin, Ireland, focusing on software development, automotive tech, and data analytics for streaming platforms....
Beasley Media Group Launches Augusta Today
Beasley Media Group launches Augusta Today, a new free online news site focusing on Greater Augusta metro area coverage. The hyper-local publication debuts August 28,...
Erik Gee Joins KQSM 92.1 as Program Director & Host
Erik Gee joins KQSM 92.1 The Ticket as Program Director and morning show host. He brings 30 years of sports broadcasting experience to Fayetteville, AR....
Audacy Launches Nashville Sound Space Sept. 5
Audacy launches its seventh broadcast sound space in Nashville's historic Hard Rock Cafe on September 5, featuring Thomas Rhett at the grand opening. The studio...
Audacy Launches Nashville Sound Space Sept. 5
Audacy launches its Nashville Sound Space on September 5 with Thomas Rhett at Hard Rock Cafe. The studio will house Katie Neal's syndicated show reaching...
iHeartMedia Names Judy Copier Orlando/Melbourne President
iHeartMedia names Judy Copier as Region President for Orlando/Melbourne market, overseeing 15 stations and cross-platform operations including digital and live events....
Beasley Syndicates Andie Summers Morning Show
Beasley Media Group announces nationwide syndication of Andie Summers Morning Show from Philadelphia's WXTU to Boston and Las Vegas markets starting August 26....
Audacy Announces Programming Updates for WEEI Boston
Audacy announces major weekday programming changes for WEEI Boston sports radio. Adam Jones and Rich Keefe reunite for new midday show starting August 26....
iHeartMedia Celebrates National Radio Day
iHeartMedia celebrates National Radio Day with beloved radio hosts sharing insights on broadcast radio's unique power to connect communities and create trusted relationships with listeners....
