‘Éxitos’ Exits Orlando Airwaves As WOEX Flips To Hybrid ‘Hits’
Cox Media Group Orlando has rebranded Exitos 96.5 (WOEX) as HITS 96.5, introducing a new English-language music/Spanish-language talk hybrid to Central Florida. The station will feature a mix of pop hits from the '80s, '90s, and '00s, with Spanish-speaking hosts.
Trump and Harris Putting Radio at the Center of Election Endgame
Both presidential candidates are turning to radio to raise their profiles and bring in the remaining undecided voters. VP Kamala Harris and former President Trump visited two major syndicated stars on Tuesday with more AM/FM ads in the works.
Edison: 65% of Fantasy Football Players Rely on Sports Audio
In 2022, 29.2 million Americans played fantasy football, making it the most popular piece of an $11 billion fantasy sports industry. Now Edison Research has new findings into how audio shapes how fans stay connected to their fantasy teams and make the right picks.
Cox Media Group Follows Beasley and Cumulus in Debt Extension
Cox Media Group is the latest broadcaster moving forward with a debt extension plan. Despite being privately held, CMG still plans to swap Senior Notes due 2027 for new Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 while maintaining the same interest rate.
Women to Watch: Maddie Reis; Hot 97.5/103.9, Phoenix
(By Charese Frugé) Maddie Reis is the new Morning Show Host of Desert Valley Media Group’s Hot 97.5/103.9 in Phoenix. Maddie in the Morning is a one-woman show where Reis is facing a studio alone for the first time in her career.
Radio Recruitment Dollars: Lesson Six
(By Chris Stonick) This is timely: the Federal Reserve has started to lower interest rates. Why should you care? Well, in almost every circumstance, when the Fed lowers… hiring rises. So, if you’re a radio sales superstar, you should care a lot.
Florida Broadcasters Donate $25k to BFoA Hurricanes Fund
The Florida Association of Broadcasters has donated $25,000 to the Broadcasters Foundation of America Hurricanes Helene and Milton Fund. This contribution received a matching $25,000 donation from Red Apple Media CEO John Catsimatidis.
Country Music Holds the Lead in US In-Vehicle Listening for Q3
Xperi's DTS has unveiled the most listened-to songs in vehicles around the world for Q3 2024, with Country music continuing its dominance in the US. Several new tracks also made their way to the top of the charts in the US, UK, and globally.
CRS 2025 to Feature Expanded Digital Music Summit
The Country Radio Seminar has announced the return of the Digital Music Summit for CRS 2025 with an expanded lineup. For the first time, DMS content will now be spread throughout the three-day event, offering panels, networking sessions, and artist spotlights.
Cox Media Group Raises Nearly $1 Million for Hurricane Relief
Cox Media Group has stepped up to provide essential relief during hurricanes Helene and Milton, raising nearly $1 million and delivering food, water, and supplies to those affected. CMG also deployed mobile charging stations for phones and other devices during outages.
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