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Jenn Lopez Departs Mornings At WOMX For Something Elsewhere The morning show at Audacy Hot AC "Mix 105.1" WOMX Orlando is down to just CJ Robinson as co-host Jenn Lopez has departed the station… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375564/jenn-lopez-departs-mornings-at-womx-for-something-elsewhere/

radioinsight.comJenn Lopez Departs Mornings At WOMX For Something ElsewhereThe morning show at Audacy Hot AC "Mix 105.1" WOMX Orlando is down to just CJ Robinson as co-host Jenn Lopez has departed the station for a new position in another city.
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First Listen: Philadelphia’s Country Battle by @RossOnRadio.com When WXTU Philadelphia launched in 1984. Philadelphia had gone two years without an FM Country station. The previous Country FM, WUSL, had gone Urban 18… https://radioinsight.com/blogs/375262/first-listen-philadelphias-country-battle/

radioinsight.comFirst Listen: Philadelphia’s Country BattleWhen WXTU Philadelphia launched in 1984. Philadelphia had gone two years without an FM Country station. The previous Country FM, WUSL, had gone Urban 18 months earlier, becoming the long-running Power 99, and WXTU’s first instinct had been to go directly after them, inspired by the success of sister WKTU New York, thus the call letters.
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Matt Cooper Available Following SummitMedia Cuts Matt Cooper has exited as Program Director and midday host at SummitMedia Country “100.3 The Wolf” WCYQ Oak Ridge/Knoxville TN as part of the company's… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375538/matt-cooper-available-following-summitmedia-cuts/

radioinsight.comMatt Cooper Available Following SummitMedia CutsMatt Cooper has exited as Program Director and midday host at SummitMedia Country “100.3 The Wolf” WCYQ Oak Ridge/Knoxville TN as part of the company's recent cuts.
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Matt Weitzel Joins WFRE As APD/Afternoon Host Former "100.7 The Bay" WZBA Baltimore APD/MD/afternoon host Matt Weitzel is joining Local Daily Media Country 99.9 WFRE Frederick MD as APD/afternoon host… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375510/matt-weitzel-joins-wfre-as-apd-afternoon-host/

radioinsight.comMatt Weitzel Joins WFRE As APD/Afternoon HostFormer "100.7 The Bay" WZBA Baltimore APD/MD/afternoon host Matt Weitzel is joining Local Daily Media Country 99.9 WFRE Frederick MD as APD/afternoon host starting Monday, November 2.
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Mason Pradt Officially Takes Middays At 93Q Houston Two years after moving to middays on an interim basis following the departure of Corey Dillon, Radio One Country "93Q" KKBQ-FM Pasadena/Houston has… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375506/mason-pradt-officially-takes-middays-at-93q-houston/

radioinsight.comMason Pradt Officially Takes Middays At 93Q HoustonTwo years after moving to middays on an interim basis following the departure of Corey Dillon, Radio One Country "93Q" KKBQ-FM Pasadena/Houston has officially handed the daypart to Mason Pradt.
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Rosecrans Vic Exits Power 106’s Brown Bag Mornings While former sister station "Hot 97" WQHT New York has been getting much of the attention recently, drama appears to be building at Meruelo Media's… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375473/rosecrans-vic-exits-power-106s-brown-bag-mornings/

radioinsight.comRosecrans Vic Exits Power 106’s Brown Bag MorningsWhile former sister station "Hot 97" WQHT New York has been getting much of the attention recently, drama appears to be building at Meruelo Media's "Power 106" KPWR Los Angeles as morning co-host Rosecrans Vic has exited the station amidst other cuts at the cluster.
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Steve Pulaski Departs Townsquare Dubuque For TV Steve Pulaski has exited his roles as Brand Manager of Townsquare Media Country 103.3 WJOD and CHR "Y105" KLYV Dubuque IA and morning host at KLYV to join… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375456/steve-pulaski-departs-townsquare-dubuque-for-tv/

radioinsight.comSteve Pulaski Departs Townsquare Dubuque For TVSteve Pulaski has exited his roles as Brand Manager of Townsquare Media Country 103.3 WJOD and CHR "Y105" KLYV Dubuque IA and morning host at KLYV to join WFRV-TV Green Bay WI as a Digital Producer/Reporter/Host.
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Domain Insight 10/25: Is KOSF Rebranding Again? iHeartMedia's 103.7 KOSF San Francisco has had seven brands since shifting to Classic Hits in early 2011. Is another one on the way?... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/375443/domain-insight-10-25-is-kosf-rebranding-again/

radioinsight.comDomain Insight 10/25: Is KOSF Rebranding Again?iHeartMedia's 103.7 KOSF San Francisco has had seven brands since shifting to Classic Hits in early 2011. Is another one on the way?
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Multiple CCB Media Cape Cod Staffers To Depart At Sale Closing As the Gary Hanna led Salt Air Broadcasting prepares to close on its purchase of CCB Media's three stations in Cape Cod MA, a… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375430/multiple-ccb-media-cape-cod-staffers-to-depart-at-sale-closing/

radioinsight.comMultiple CCB Media Cape Cod Staffers To Depart At Sale ClosingAs the Gary Hanna led Salt Air Broadcasting prepares to close on its purchase of CCB Media's three stations in Cape Cod MA, a large number of staffers will depart the company on November 30 as they are not being offered positions with the buyer.
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FCC Report 10/25: Three Pirates Hit With $20,000 Fines The FCC has issued a Notice of Violation to BMG Billings LLC's 98.5 KEWF Billings, 101.9 KRSQ Laurel, 105.1 KYSX Billings, and 107.5 KRPM Billings… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375420/fcc-report-10-25-three-pirates-hit-with-20000-fines/

radioinsight.comFCC Report 10/25: Three Pirates Hit With $20,000 FinesThe FCC has issued a Notice of Violation to BMG Billings LLC's 98.5 KEWF Billings, 101.9 KRSQ Laurel, 105.1 KYSX Billings, and 107.5 KRPM Billings MT for monitoring a secondary EAS source that was not assigned to the stations nor listed in the State of Montana EAS plan, failing to produce signed records demonstrating that EAS tests were conducted, and its chief operator failed to initiate correct action to halt the use of an incorrect secondary EAS source.
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KNTU Appoints Zac Babb As Operations Manager University of North Texas has announced the appointment of Zac Babb as Operations Manager for Alternative "88.1 Indie" KNTU McKinney/Dallas TX, Jazz "88.1 The One"… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375376/kntu-appoints-zac-babb-as-operations-manager/

radioinsight.comKNTU Appoints Zac Babb As Operations ManagerUniversity of North Texas has announced the appointment of Zac Babb as Operations Manager for Alternative "88.1 Indie" KNTU McKinney/Dallas TX, Jazz "88.1 The One" KNTU-HD2 and student run MeanGreenHits.com.
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Carrie Danger Returns To WLKR-FM Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting Full Service AAA 95.3 WLKR-FM Norwalk/Sandusky OH has announced the return of Carrie Danger to the station as afternoon host.... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375338/carrie-danger-returns-to-wlkr-fm/

radioinsight.comCarrie Danger Returns To WLKR-FMElyria-Lorain Broadcasting Full Service AAA 95.3 WLKR-FM Norwalk/Sandusky OH has announced the return of Carrie Danger to the station as afternoon host.
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Big Froggy 101 Adds Nicole Passero As APD/Afternoon Host Seven Mountains Media has appointed Nicole Passero as APD/afternoon host at Country "Big Froggy 101" WFGY State College PA and cluster… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375317/big-froggy-101-adds-nicole-passero-as-apd-afternoon-host/

radioinsight.comBig Froggy 101 Adds Nicole Passero As APD/Afternoon HostSeven Mountains Media has appointed Nicole Passero as APD/afternoon host at Country "Big Froggy 101" WFGY State College PA and cluster Social Media Director.
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Station Sales Week of 10/23 Coloff Media sells Variety "Mix 94.7" KMCH Manchester IA to Station Manager Sarah Meyer's Meyer Media Group for $1.3 million. Meyer has been with KMCH since 2005 rising from an account executive to… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375324/station-sales-week-of-10-23/

radioinsight.comStation Sales Week of 10/23Coloff Media sells Variety "Mix 94.7" KMCH Manchester IA to Station Manager Sarah Meyer's Meyer Media Group for $1.3 million. Meyer has been with KMCH since 2005 rising from an account executive to Local Sales Manager before taking over as Station Manager in 2015.
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The Lost Factor of The Future (and Future) by @RossOnRadio.com When I formulated it in 2020, what the Lost Factor sought to measure was relatively simple. We divided year-end Billboard Top 100 points from a song’s… https://radioinsight.com/blogs/374835/the-lost-factor-of-the-future-and-future/

radioinsight.comThe Lost Factor of The Future (and Future)When I formulated it in 2020, what the Lost Factor sought to measure was relatively simple. We divided year-end Billboard Top 100 points from a song’s peak year by the number of measured spins it was receiving now at monitored radio stations. We calculated how big a song had been at the time, then determined whether it endured. How it started vs. how’s it going now wasn’t a meme yet, but it was a song’s trajectory I was interested in.
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Scott Herrold To Depart Hope Media Group Chief of Content Role Scott Herrold is exiting his role of Chief of Content at Hope Media Group as his position is being eliminated.... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375301/scott-herrold-to-depart-hope-media-group-chief-of-content-role/

radioinsight.comScott Herrold To Depart Hope Media Group Chief of Content RoleScott Herrold is exiting his role of Chief of Content at Hope Media Group as his position is being eliminated.
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La Z Shuts Down In Phoenix Just under two years after launching, Orozco Broadcasting has ceased operations of Regional Mexican “La Z 96.5” KZOM Claypool and 96.5 K243BN/94.5 KOOL-HD3 Laveen/Phoenix AZ.... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375286/la-z-shuts-down-in-phoenix/

radioinsight.comLa Z Shuts Down In PhoenixJust under two years after launching, Orozco Broadcasting has ceased operations of Regional Mexican “La Z 96.5” KZOM Claypool and 96.5 K243BN/94.5 KOOL-HD3 Laveen/Phoenix AZ.
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Mason’s Observations on ADÉLA, “Stop the Wedding! & Halloween Here's a deep dive into the 20 most-requested songs on Liveline this past week! Compare it to airplay Top 20 charts and notice which… https://radioinsight.com/blogs/375212/masons-observations-on-adela-stop-the-wedding-halloween/

radioinsight.comMason’s Observations on ADÉLA, “Stop the Wedding! & HalloweenHere's a deep dive into the 20 most-requested songs on Liveline this past week! Compare it to airplay Top 20 charts and notice which airplay-charting songs are completely absent. #1. ADÉLA, Ain't In LA -- A very fast climb to the top for one of pop's most promising stars as 2026 starts to draw to an end. #14 on Spotify US and #4 Global. #1 on many major-market Shazam charts too. Currently #17 on Top 40. #2. Malcolm Todd, Earrings  -- It's a tragedy this song isn't already Top 5 or even #1 on Top 40, because that's where it's been on Spotify and our requests since May!
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KMOX Adds The Last Show with David Cooper Audacy News/Talk 1120 KMOX St. Louis/104.1 KMOX-FM Hazlewood MO has become the first US station to pick up The Last Show with David Cooper.... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375241/kmox-adds-the-last-show-with-david-cooper/

radioinsight.comKMOX Adds The Last Show with David CooperAudacy News/Talk 1120 KMOX St. Louis/104.1 KMOX-FM Hazlewood MO has become the first US station to pick up The Last Show with David Cooper.
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Putting The Show Business Back Into The Show by @RobbyBridges I'm a student and a fan of our business as much as I am a participant in it and think there's value in knowing where you've been in finding the best… https://radioinsight.com/blogs/375216/putting-the-show-business-back-into-the-show/

radioinsight.comPutting The Show Business Back Into The ShowI'm a student and a fan of our business as much as I am a participant in it and think there's value in knowing where you've been in finding the best path to where you're going. But, it goes beyond that for me, there is a certain nostalgia, charge for my passion battery in hearing particularly the stations I grew up with.
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Separating Hot 97/WBLS Facts From Gossip While stories about what current, former and want-to-be morning shows are saying about the stations are getting lots of traction, the stories overlook a deeper problem not… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375003/separating-hot-97-wbls-facts-from-gossip/

radioinsight.comSeparating Hot 97/WBLS Facts From GossipWhile stories about what current, former and want-to-be morning shows are saying about the stations are getting lots of traction, the stories overlook a deeper problem not just at "Hot 97" WQHT New York, sister Adult R&B 107.5 WBLS, and parent company MediaCo Holding as a whole.
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Abby Jessen Rises To WSB-FM Director of Branding and Programming Cox Media Group has announced the promotion of Abby Jessen to Director of Branding and Programming for AC "B98.5" WSB-FM… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375204/abby-jessen-rises-to-wsb-fm-director-of-branding-and-programming/

radioinsight.comAbby Jessen Rises To WSB-FM Director of Branding and ProgrammingCox Media Group has announced the promotion of Abby Jessen to Director of Branding and Programming for AC "B98.5" WSB-FM Atlanta.
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2026 Marconi Award Winners The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) tonight announced the winners of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards…... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375189/2026-marconi-award-winners/

radioinsight.com2026 Marconi Award WinnersThe National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) tonight announced the winners of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, celebrating the nation’s outstanding radio stations and on-air personalities during a memorable evening at the Edison Ballroom on the eve of NAB Show New York. Presented by NAB with Xperi as title sponsor, the celebration was also supported by Quu, the Winners’ Scorecard sponsor, and ENCO, the closed-captioning sponsor. The evening was hosted by Deja Vu, the nationally syndicated radio personality with Compass Media Networks. Known for her infectious energy and connection with audiences, Deja Vu brought her signature personality to radio’s biggest night.
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Connoisseur Cuts 104.1 The Blaze Lincoln’s Staff While its $5.75 million deal announced in April to combine its cluster with NRG Media's cluster to create an eleven brand super-cluster in Lincoln NE remains… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375171/connoisseur-cuts-104-1-the-blaze-lincolns-staff/

radioinsight.comConnoisseur Cuts 104.1 The Blaze Lincoln’s StaffWhile its $5.75 million deal announced in April to combine its cluster with NRG Media's cluster to create an eleven brand super-cluster in Lincoln NE remains pending, Connoisseur Media cut the entire local staff of Rock/Alternative "104.1 The Blaze" KIBZ Crete/Lincoln.
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KODS Morning Co-Host Panama Hoston Dies Reno Media Group Classic Hits "103.7 The River" KODS Reno morning co-host Panama Hoston has passed away on Sunday from liver failure at the age of 66.... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375163/kods-morning-co-host-panama-hoston-dies/

radioinsight.comKODS Morning Co-Host Panama Hoston DiesReno Media Group Classic Hits "103.7 The River" KODS Reno morning co-host Panama Hoston has passed away on Sunday from liver failure at the age of 66.
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Hot On The Move In Phoenix As Good News Broadcasting Network prepares to close on its $1.5 million purchase of Hot AC "Hot 97.5" KMVA Dewey-Humboldt/Phoenix AZ, Zelus Media has rebranded the station as "Hot 103.9" as it begins… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375129/hot-on-the-move-in-phoenix/

radioinsight.comHot On The Move In PhoenixAs Good News Broadcasting Network prepares to close on its $1.5 million purchase of Hot AC "Hot 97.5" KMVA Dewey-Humboldt/Phoenix AZ, Zelus Media has rebranded the station as "Hot 103.9" as it begins pushing its listeners to simulcaster 103.9 KZON Gilbert.
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DTS Autostage Measurement Expands To 550 Markets Xperi's DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal has announced its has expanded to 550 markets across 49 states as it adds weekday and weekend station rankings as… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375154/dts-autostage-measurement-expands-to-550-markets/

radioinsight.comDTS Autostage Measurement Expands To 550 MarketsXperi's DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal has announced its has expanded to 550 markets across 49 states as it adds weekday and weekend station rankings as well as enhanced, ready-to-share reports for Premium tier users.
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It’s 7 AM at Alternative Radio by @RossOnRadio.com More than any other, Alternative radio supports programmers’ contention that personality is the secret weapon against streaming. Personality isn’t the only thing happening for… https://radioinsight.com/blogs/374836/its-7-am-at-alternative-radio/

radioinsight.comIt’s 7 AM at Alternative RadioMore than any other, Alternative radio supports programmers’ contention that personality is the secret weapon against streaming. Personality isn’t the only thing happening for Alternative now — current music is on an upswing; library titles are dominant on Spotify — but four out of five September PPM success stories were for stations driven by prominent morning shows.
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SourceAudio Launches Alpha Imaging For Radio SourceAudio's Alpha Libraries is launching Alpha Imaging for Radio, a new imaging and sound design resource featuring 750,000 elements to help radio stations create… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375140/sourceaudio-launches-alpha-imaging-for-radio/

radioinsight.comSourceAudio Launches Alpha Imaging For RadioSourceAudio's Alpha Libraries is launching Alpha Imaging for Radio, a new imaging and sound design resource featuring 750,000 elements to help radio stations create distinctive, custom-branded audio.
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Melissa Rios Becomes KDLD’s Morning Reyna Entravision's recently launched Spanish Hot AC "Reyna 103.1" KDLD Santa Monica/KDLE Newport Beach CA has added its first set daypart with the launch of "La Tiendita… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375123/melissa-rios-becomes-kdlds-morning-reyna/

radioinsight.comMelissa Rios Becomes KDLD’s Morning ReynaEntravision's recently launched Spanish Hot AC "Reyna 103.1" KDLD Santa Monica/KDLE Newport Beach CA has added its first set daypart with the launch of "La Tiendita Mornings with Melissa Rios".
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This Morning with Gordon Deal Adds Twenty New Affiliates Compass Media Networks' "This Morning, America’s First News with Gordon Deal" has added 20 new affiliates including Audacy's 1120 KMOX/104.1… https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375119/this-morning-with-gordon-deal-adds-twenty-new-affiliates/

radioinsight.comThis Morning with Gordon Deal Adds Twenty New AffiliatesCompass Media Networks' "This Morning, America’s First News with Gordon Deal" has added 20 new affiliates including Audacy's 1120 KMOX/104.1 KMOX-FM St. Louis, 830 WCCO Minneapolis, and "101.5 K-Dawn" KMXB-HD3 Las Vegas.
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Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek To Launch ‘Manna’ Christian Format SonicTrek Media has launched its seventh format as veteran programmer and consultant Rob Wagman debuts Christian Hot AC "Manna".... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/375108/rob-wagman-joins-sonictrek-to-launch-manna-christian-format/

radioinsight.comRob Wagman Joins SonicTrek To Launch ‘Manna’ Christian FormatSonicTrek Media has launched its seventh format as veteran programmer and consultant Rob Wagman debuts Christian Hot AC "Manna".