Would You Like Some Salsa With Your Day?
Q Broadcasting in Florida has launched VIVA FM, a 100% Salsa format for the Orlando market. It will be carried on a simulcast/combo of WONQ 99.5 FM and 1030 AM, with coverage of Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Polk, and parts of Volusia, as well as digital platforms.
So What Will Happen To The WPLJ Calls?
Last week we had a little fun pondering what should happen to the WPLJ call letters once the station goes off the air at the end of the month. We found out exactly what the plans are for those four letters.
Liberal Talk Returns To Wisconsin
TALK 92.7 FM in Madison went live Saturday. Wisconsin liberal radio host Mike Crute will host afternoon drive and oversee the programming on the station which includes Stephanie Miller and Thom Hartmann.
Cumulus Running Spots For News Rival
Would you ever run commercials for radio stations you were trying to crush in the ratings? Chicago Media writer Robert Feder points out that Cumulus has been airing commercials for WLS's news-talk rival, NPR affiliate WBEZ-FM. And the decision was all about taking the money.
Bubba Files Lawsuit Against Cox
In the lawsuit Bubba the Love Sponge claims CMG was part of the scheme to get him fired over the Nielsen ratings controversy. Bubba made contact with someone on a PPM panel and after years of claiming he would fight Nielsen he settled with them at the very last minute.
Are You Being Duped By Digital?
(By Matt Nystrom) Digital marketing metrics, in particular, have created a Pavlovian response in advertisers conditioned to see immediate insight and results. This is an open letter to my colleagues in the radio industry.
University Station Crowdfunding For Project
Boise State Public Radio has launched a crowdfunding campaign using the university crowdfunding platform Pony Up. The public media station is seeking $60,000 to fund a multi-year reporting initiative
WFOX Flips, Rebrands
In Connecticut, Stamford/Norwalk’s 95.9 the FOX (WFOX), has adjusted its format and rebranded as “Fairfield County Rocks,” focusing on the biggest rock bands of the late 80s, 90s, and 00s.
Monona, WI, Has Station Of The Year
WVMO-LP, the city of Monona-owned and licensed low-power radio station, was awarded the 2018 Large Market Music Radio Station of the Year by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association at their annual Awards Gala Saturday, May 4.
Saga Has A Frustrating First Quarter
CEO Ed Christian says he was not happy with the performance of his company compared to its potential. On a same station basis for the quarter ended March 31, Saga's net revenue decreased $1.2 million to $26.8 million.
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