Headlines

In a letter sent out Thursday evening, Cumulus notified all 900 plus Westwood One News affiliates its service would be shutting down August 30, due to extraordinary circumstances.

Midlands Media Group calls Columbia, SC home. MMG is as local as local can get in Nielsen's 75th DMA. The market boasts about 80 radio stations and digital platforms, including the usual mix of "Big Boy" radio companies.

Jam Media Solutions flips WZPR-FM from Classic Rock to an all syndicated news/talk format other than mornings which will be live. The morning show will be hosted by long-time Outer Banks radio veteran Sam Walker.

FOX Sports Radio The Gambler, Philadelphia is the official broadcast partner of the Major League Soccer team, the Philadelphia Union. The first live broadcast of the season was this week.

Totally 93.9, All 90s, All the Time is playing in Miami. iHeartMedia flipping the former 80s-90s hits 93.9 MIA to just the top 90s decade defining artists.

The Radio Hall of Fame has announced this year’s 24 nominees in six categories. Industry voting in four categories begins Monday. Listener voting in the other two begins July 20. Here are the 2020 Hall of Fame nominees...

This one will make you wonder if the government is trying to come up with create ways to pull in a little extra revenue. And, with the FCC planning to hike fees on broadcasters, COVID-19 raging across the country and radio getting hit hard by a severe ad revenue decline, it's a head-scratcher.

It's hard to believe Mike Golic will not land a radio gig somewhere, with his 20 years experience, knowledge of all sports and desire to stay in the game. The 57-year old will see his 20-year run with ESPN come to an end July 31 when Golic & Wingo, which never really clicked like Mike & Mike did, is replaced by Keyshawn Johnson and friends.

Boston is one of the biggest sports towns in America. It's four major sports teams are consistently competing for championships. Fans expect nothing less. The battle for sports talk supremacy in the Boston market is just as fierce, however as The Boston Globe points out, this last ratings period, Beasley's WBZ dominated Entercom's WEEI.

Bonneville's Denver Country station, KYGO-FM celebrates it's 40th anniversary this week. In celebration the station has several events planned for Saturday.