Tampa Area Station Setting Records
WZPH-FM in the Tampa suburb of Zephyrhills promotes non-stop oldies rock n' roll. According to the station, it has played three-million songs in a row since 2004.
Alpha Flips on GeoCasting
Back in April of 2020 Alpha Media's Director of Engineering Mike Everhart urged the FCC to expeditiously modify its rules and approve the geo-targeting technology being proposed by GeoBroadcast Solution. That all changed yesterday.
Feeding Florida Families
WNZF serving Northeast Florida from Flagler County has raised $125,000 for a local food bank. The cash is enough to help feed those in need through Christmas.
WFAN/NY Yankees Extend Contract
WFAN-FM/AM in New York City has announced a multi-year extension to its flagship broadcast and digital partnership with the New York Yankees. The extended agreement covers both English and Spanish broadcasts. Financial details were not disclosed.
GKB Wisconsin Station Changes
Good Karma Brands Beaver Dam, Wisconsin radio stations are making some format changes. 1430 WBEV will move to an FM signal as 95.3 WBEV with the existing 1430 WBEV-AM signal becoming 1430 ESPN.
Iconic Radio Brand Back In Birmingham
Almost 40 years ago, WSGN-AM left Birmingham, Alabama. That all changes July 31 when the brand returns to 98.3 FM with music from the 60's and 70's.
Earnings Season Begins Next Week
How did inflation, high gas prices, and mumblings of a recession impact the radio industry? What are CEO's expecting from this big spending year in political advertising. We'll get our first glimpse next week when Townsquare, Cumulus and Saga report earnings. And, we'll have all the details in our morning headlines.
$8.4 Billion to Be Spent on Political This Fall
That's according to a Kantar CMAG forecast for the upcoming mid-term elections. During this cycle nearly 40 Governor's races are in play, 35 U.S. Senate seats and all 435 House seats. Add all the local elections on top of that and the money will be flowing in every direction.
Another Step Toward Accepting Pot Revenue
The Secure and Fair Enforcement Advertising Act has been introduced in the Senate. New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan's legislation would clarify that local broadcasters may air cannabis ads in states where it is legal without the threat of administrative action from the FCC.
Steele Racks up Another Honor
The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio organization has announced Patty Steele, co-host of the WCBS-FM Morning Drive with Scott Shannon, as the recipient of the 8th annual 2022 MIW Airblazer Award.














