Keeping The Blues Alive In… Marion, Ohio?
(By Spencer Phelps) In April of 2016, when I turned WDIF-LP 97.5 FM into the only LPFM in the country to play blues music as the main format, we didn’t just show up, we blew up.
They Said It, I Didn’t
(By Bob McCurdy) Last week’s blog focused on key stats from 2018. This week’s focuses on insightful quotes from the last 12 months.
PD Williams Switches Cities
Armen Williams has taken his skills as a Program Director to SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) and CBS Sports Radio 650 (KIKK-AM) in Houston, starting January 7. Williams was recently the Program Director for KKFN in Denver.
iHeartMedia Charlotte Does A Hits Flip
The station will broadcast Top 40 hit music from artists such as Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Maroon 5, Halsey and Shawn Mendes.
They’re Rockin’ In Rochester All Year Long
Rockin’ For 50 Years, a year-long celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of heritage Classic Rock station 96.5 WCMF (WCMF-FM) in Rochester, NY, is off and running.
Rusty Walker Scholarship Recipients Named
The Country Radio Broadcasters have named Kristin Monica, Megan Benoit, and Shannon Lewis as recipients of the 2019 Rusty Walker Scholarship.
New Pair Of Personalities For WVEE/Atlanta
Entercom has named Jade Novah and JR to V-103 (WVEE-FM) in Atlanta as co-hosts of the station’s morning show, alongside current host Frank Ski.
Howard Makes Chicago Move For SVP Role
James Howard has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart’s Chicago region and Program Director for 103.5 KISS FM starting January 16.
Saul “Sy” Dresner Passes
Saul “Sy” Dresner, of Boca Raton, FL, former owner and operator of WCCC AM & FM, the popular longtime Hard Rock and personality radio station in Hartford, CT, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at the age of 89.
Cumulus Flips One In The Big Easy
Urban AC station KKND/New Orleans flipped to Classic Hits from the 70s and 80s on Thursday, January 3. Old School 106.7 moved to its new position on the dial at 102.9 in early December.
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