iHeart Fort Collins Gets Wilde For New Big 97.9 Morning Show
iHeartMedia Fort Collins has tapped three-time CMA Major Market Personality of the Year Jonathan Wilde to bring a fresh morning show to Big 97.9 (KXBG). Big Mornings with Johnny Wilde has debuted offering a new voice on local news and current events.
Mr. Master Extends ‘Premiere’ Partnership With iHeart Properties
Mr. Master has successfully secured several significant multi-property agreements with iHeartMedia to start the year. The deal includes Premiere Networks, Total Traffic & Weather Network, and all local iHeartMedia stations, marking a robust start to the new year.
Following Super Bowl Loss, California FM Flips 49ers For Oldies
Santa Rosa's Results Radio LLC is turning off sports and turning on music with a format flip at Shingletown-Redding's KKXS. Formerly known as XS Sports 96.1, the station is now 96 K-T-O, featuring Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel.
Meghan Markle Finds New Podcast Partner After Spotify Split
After her multi-million dollar contract with Spotify fell through last June, Meghan Markle has found a new partner for her debut podcast Archetypes. Lemonada Media has signed a contract with the Duchess of Sussex for distribution rights and a brand-new original series.
Saga Picks Up Indiana Cluster From Neuhoff Media
Saga Communications has entered into an agreement to purchase four FMs, one AM, and an FM translator from Neuhoff Media as the company continues its exit from radio after 70 years. Neuhoff announced it would divest all of its stations earlier this month.
Radio Remains Relevant Yet Falls Behind In Harker Bos Study
While the medium lagged far behind its digital contemporaries, radio remains a vital part of daily routines according to a new study. The Harker Bos Group's "State of Media 2024" whitepaper delves into the changing media consumption habits across US demographics.
Radio Broke My Heart
(By Mike McVay) Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and it seemed like an appropriate time to write about Love. I could wax poetic, but that would be inappropriate given what’s at the center of this week’s column: a break-up and a broken heart.
Is Your Station In The Fabric Or On The Cutting Room Floor?
(By John Shomby) Is your station/cluster a part of the “fabric” of your community? I can think of a sports team or two who have done that so well. Who are some of those legendary radio stations that are now an iconic part of their cities?
The Future Proof Workshop: 6 Innovation Ideas
(By Buzz Knight) Innovation: the lifeblood of every business. Everyone loves to talk about its importance, but talk is cheap. What are you really going to do about it? Here are six action points for the Future Proof Workshop:
Joel Burke Takes Six Signal Market Manager Role In Texas
Southwest Media Group has brought veteran broadcast executive Joel Burke to the Texas Panhandle as its new Market Manager. Burke now oversees the day-to-day activities of the group's stations in Pampa, Borger, and Dumas.
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