Riverfront Closes Deal For Six Connoisseur SD Stations
Connoisseur Media has closed on the sale of six South Dakota stations to Riverfront Broadcasting for $350,000, completing a deal first announced in May. The transaction includes KDLO, KIXX, KSDR, KSDR, KWAT-AM, and KKSD.
Audacy Philadelphia’s B101 Wigs Out for a Good Cause
Like most sitcoms, Audacy Philadelphia’s B101 (WBEB) has an annual clip show. This one, however, is for a good cause. The 17th Annual Kathy’s Clips Cut-A-Thon to benefit the Wigs for Kids nonprofit raised over $20,000 and collected 560 inches of hair.
Every Station Counts: How Radio’s Best Managers Run a Cluster
Every cluster has a flagship. And then there are the others. Not bad or forgotten stations. Just the ones that don't lead the sales pitch. Radio's Best Managers tell us how they keep smaller or lower-revenue stations in their cluster from feeling like an afterthought.
Villafane Bets On ‘Total-Market’ Audio With New Media Venture
After exiting Nueva Network earlier this year, Jose Villafane is back in the audio space. Partnering with his wife, Cindy, the duo has launched Audio Treehouse, billed as a "Total-Market Audio Solutions Media Company," connecting brands with Hispanic audiences.
iHeart and Premiere Renew and Expand Clay Travis Deal
The Clay & Buck Show is not going anywhere, and neither is Clay Travis. iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks have renewed and expanded their long-term agreement with the talk host and OutKick Media founder, adding a new sports media partnership to the deal.
KILT Launches New Morning Show for Houston Commute
The third time may be the charm for mornings on Audacy Houston's 100.3 The Bull (KILT). Lois "Double L" Lewis and Matt Wood debut The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois on September 17. The duo fill the spot left behind by Frito & Katy.
Cumulus Selling Space Coast Trio to MARC Media Group
MARC Media Group is moving fast on its Florida strategy. Three Space Coast stations are coming into the fold after striking a deal to buy the signals from Cumulus Media. MARC will operate the stations under a local marketing agreement until the sale receives FCC approval.
SBS Foreign Ownership Could Jump To 67% Under FCC Petition
Investment funds based in the Cayman Islands, Jersey, Ireland, and Japan are seeking approval to hold post-bankruptcy shares in Spanish Broadcasting System, as the FCC opens a pleading cycle to allow SBS's foreign ownership to rise to majority stakes.
LeGrett, D’Angelo Guest On Benztown’s ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’
Benztown's Chachi Loves Everybody podcast dropped two new episodes this week, featuring Beasley Media Group Chief Business Officer Kevin LeGrett and Xperi Senior Vice President Joe D'Angelo in conversation with Dave "Chachi" Denes.
How Relevant Radio Navigates Emotional Moments with Listeners
(Paige Nienaber) Well, that was an interesting week... If you haven't read Mike McVay's recap, please do so. Dolly was one of those moments where you saw stations really step up and be relevant, in the moment, and a part of their audience's shared experience.
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