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Because "I just love radio." That's what WHMP-FM Massachusetts Traffic Manager Barbara Kuschka told The Daily Hampshire Gazette when writer Dusty Christensen asked her why she never left the radio station.

iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman and COO Richard Bressler rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ in New York City Thursday to commemorate the listing of the Company’s Class A common stock. The stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker “IHRT.” As you can see, by the picture that follows, the two executives brought along just a few of their friends...

Educational Media Foundation — parent company of K-LOVE and Air1 Contemporary Christian radio networks — has named Bill Reeves, founder and President of the WTA Group, as CEO.

Long-time host Rich Lord has left the building at SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) in Houston. He said his time at the station has been the most rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying experience of his professional life. Morning man Mike Meltser is also out.

Gavin Granstrom has joined WAY-FM’s The Wally Show as Producer/Digital Media Specialist. He replaces Zach Boehm, who was promoted to Director of Digital Content. 

Eighty-two broadcasters have asked the FCC to reduce burdensome paperwork. On Thursday, broadcast attorney John Garziglia filed the request on behalf of the group of small-market broadcasters. And the issue is the Commission's EEO requirements.

The Coloradoan has the details about a $100K donation made to KRFC-FM in Fort Collins as the station works toward its goal of $288K for a new tower. The donation was made by bakery owners Jack and Ginger Graham.



The 2019 NAB Marconi Radio Awards will recognize two new award categories, "Legendary Manager of the Year" and "Best Radio Station Podcast." “Best College Radio Station of the Year” has been renamed from "Noncommercial Station of the Year.”

Meruelo Media has flipped the format on 93.9 KXOS to the all-new Cali 93.9, “#1 for Reggaeton and More!” The format was Regional Mexican. The call letters will also be changed -- to KLLI.

Country Radio Broadcasters will present the next installment of its recently launched CRS360 webinar series on Thursday, July 25 at 12 p.m. (CDT), with an episode titled “Country Radio 2019: Mid-Year Ratings and State of the Format Report.”