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They Love That Country Music

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With a total share of listening at 13.2%, the Country format was the most listened to format in 2017, according to Nielsen. Commercial and non-commercial News/Talk combined was next at 12.3%, followed by commercial only News/Talk at 8.3%, Adult Contemporary at 8.1% and CHR at 7.1%. Here's Nielsen's breakdown of where every format ranked in 2017.

Dillon Gets The Call From Seattle

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Hubbard Radio Seattle have found their new afternoon personality for The New 98.9 The Bull (KNUC) in Corey Dillon. Dillon has spent the last 14 months doing nights at 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM) in Houston.

Economic Advisor Kudlow A Regular On Batchelor Show

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Larry Kudlow, the new Director of the National Economic Council, joins 77 WABC Radio’s The John Batchelor Show as a regular on-air guest each Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. ET. The pair’s conversations will cover topics including the economic health of the U.S., and its allies and trading partners.

7 Charged In April Kaufman Murder

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According to WABC-TV, seven people have been charged in the 2012 murder of former radio host April Kauffman. Authorities say the murder was arranged by her late husband, Dr. James Kauffman, to prevent her from exposing a drug ring he was running with the Pagans Motorcycle Gang.

The Kevin Klein Watch Continues

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It's now been one week since Kevin Klein went AWOL after posting his now infamous bridge tweet that may wind up costing him his job. Entercom is still not saying a word about what will happen to their beleaguered San Diego morning man. We may know more Friday and here's why...

Skyview, ABC Radio To Develop More Products

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The two companies are now planning to work together to identify, develop, and syndicate talent and programs for radio. ABC Radio will assess talent syndication opportunities for both music and News/Talk formats and provide affiliate sales; Skyview Networks will handle national sales and distribution.

NAB To Examine Las Vegas Shooting Coverage

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The panel discussion on the role broadcasters played during the mass shooting in Las Vegas will be moderated by Beasley Las Vegas morning host Carla Rae. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr will give remarks prior to the discussion. The panel, called “Crisis on the Strip: Reporting in an Unfolding Emergency,” will be held Tuesday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m.

Do Advertisers Actively Engage With Hispanic Radio?

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Are the marketers and advertisers that the Executive Director of the Culture Marketing Council speaks to every day aware of the power of Hispanic radio and actively using Spanish-language radio stations to reach an important consumer segment? That's one of the key questions posed to Horacio Gavilán by Adam Jacobson in this latest Hispanic Radio Podcast.
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Who Just Bought An Atlanta-Area AM For $750K?

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Atlanta Catholic Radio is purchasing WCFO-AM in East Point, Georgia, from JW Broadcasting. WCFO is a 50-KW daytime directional at 1160-AM. This is station number one for the newly formed Atlanta Catholic Radio. Joe Weber's JW Broadcasting also owns one other metro Atlanta signal, WMLB-AM.

102.3 WXLC Raises $25K For Kids Cancer Research

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Illinois station 102.3 WXLC/Waukegan-Kenosha raised over $25,000 for St. Baldrick's Foundation -- which benefits childhood cancer research -- during their annual Hair for Hope event, March 25, 12-5 p.m. at the Green Town Tavern in Waukegan.

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April 7, 2025


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