Women To Watch: Kristen Kurtis; WXPN, Philadelphia
(Charese Frugé) For Kristen Kurtis, music and connection have always been intertwined. After stops across the country, she made her triumphant return home to Philadelphia in 2015, where she currently serves as Morning Show Host and Assistant Music Director at WXPN.
Bellingham’s KAFE 104.1 Raises $55,000 for Animal Welfare
Saga Communications' KAFE 104.1 and the Whatcom Humane Society raised more than $55,000 during the second annual Airwaves for Animals Radiothon, which also saw multiple months' worth of pet food collected for the shelter and numerous adoptions.
Rick Dees, Gary Sandy Join Benztown’s ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’
Ahead of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation's Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon, Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody featuring two honorees: syndicated host Rick Dees and actor Gary Sandy.
Shutdown Can’t Mute Washington’s Support for Local Radio
Even as the federal government shutdown becomes the longest in history, legislators have found common ground on protecting local radio. The Local Radio Freedom Act has gained ten additional co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, pushing the total past 200.
Jimmy Wright Exits Star 102.5 for New Radio Home In Des Moines
After nearly 35 years on Star 102.5 (KSTZ), familiar Central Iowa radio voice Jimmy Wright is switching stations at Saga Communications' Des Moines Media Group. He is moving to 93.3 KIOA as Content Director and Afternoon Host.
Audacy Extends Wichita State Athletics Broadcast Partnership
Audacy Wichita announces a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with Wichita State Athletics, through the 2026-2027 season. The agreement includes coverage of basketball and baseball games on 103.7 KEYN (KEYN) and KFH Radio.
Kendall Bostic Joins Illinois Women’s Basketball Radio Team
After graduating earlier this year, University of Illinois alum Kendall Bostic joins the Illinois women’s basketball radio broadcast team. In addition to her new role as Assistant Director of Development, Varsity I, Bostic will serve as game analyst.
Baltimore Historian Gets ‘Five Minutes’ on WYPR
Baltimore Public Media’s 88.1 FM (WYPR) has started the clock on Five Minutes of Baltimore History, a new radio and podcast feature on the city's history, people, and neighborhoods hosted by Baltimore Heritage Executive Director Johns Hopkins.
Former iHeart Dallas SVP Patrick Davis Moves to Cumulus Atlanta
After more than a decade leading programming for iHeartMedia Dallas, including his tenure in a key position with The Kidd Kraddick Show, Patrick Davis is moving to Cumulus Media Atlanta to serve as Program Director for Q99.7 (WWWQ).
Spotify Faces Advertising Pressure Despite Q3 Subscriber Gains
As the company prepares for a leadership transition in early 2026, Spotify’s third-quarter earnings show the audio streaming giant riding subscriber momentum but facing mounting pressure to grow its advertising business in a parallel of challenges faced by radio.
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