WLIM To Take Spanish Talk To Long Island
Yesterday, Radio Ink reported the completed sale of WLIM-AM and its FM translator to JVC Media. While the signals are currently simulcasting JVC's Big Hits 98.1, we now know the format change in store for the Long Island station.
One Last ‘Shout’ For Augusta Before All-Sports Flip
Gospel station Shout 94.7 (WAAW) will be ending its 28-year run on July 3. The station, located in Aiken, SC, serves the Augusta, GA metro. As the previous owner of Wisdom, LLC. retires, the new owner is leasing the signal.
iHeart Anchorage Gets In The Zone With Fox Sports
iHeartMedia Anchorage has announced the launch of FOX Sports 550 The Zone (KTZN-AM), effective immediately. The new station will broadcast FOX Sports Radio's lineup of live sports entertainment shows, excluding play-by-play.
Public Media Company Finds New CEO In Isgitt
Public Media Company, a nonprofit consulting firm for public media, has announced Tim Isgitt as its new CEO. Isgitt has more than 25 years of experience as an advocate for public and independent media. His tenure starts on July 17.
Former FCC Chairs To Address MMTC Symposium
Multicultural Media, Telecom, and Internet Council (MMTC) has announced its 2023 Former FCC Chairs' Symposium on July 25 via Zoom from 10a to 12:30p ET. The event will feature former FCC Chairs Richard Wiley, William Kennard, and Ajit Pai.
FCC Levies Fine In DC Over Translator Trouble
WIN Radio Broadcasting Corp., the licensee of an FM translator in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NALF) in the amount of $7,500 by the Audio Division of the Media Bureau.
Midwest Picks Two New Stations For Travis and Sexton
Midwest Communications' WTAQ News Talk in Green Bay, Wisconsin (97.5 FM & 1360 AM), and KELO Newstalk in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1320 AM & 107.9 FM), have announced the addition of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show to their programming.
SiriusXM To Sunset Podcast Platform Stitcher
Stitcher, the podcast app and web listening service, will be shutting down on August 29, 2023. The owner of Stitcher, SiriusXM, is focusing on integrating podcasts into its flagship subscription business. SiriusXM paid $325 million for the company in 2020.
AdLarge Labs Opens Podcast Accelerator For Creators
AdLarge has introduced AdLarge Labs, a digital accelerator program aimed at assisting podcast creators in marketing and monetization. The primary focus is on increasing revenue opportunities for creators and enhancing their engagement with audiences, advertisers, and brands.
Broadcasters Foundation Ready ‘Fore’ Fundraiser
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced that its 2023 Celebrity Golf Tournament, the organization's second-largest annual fundraiser, will take place on September 11 at the Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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