Chio returns to Philly
CCME Philadelphia’s Mix 106.1 (WISX-FM) announced the return of “Chio In The Morning,” beginning 5/1. Chio, along with co-host Nicole, will host weekday mornings from 6-9:00 a.m. The show will include music from the 90's to now, entertainment news, fun topics and Chio’s signature “War of the Roses.”
Jim Richards to take OM/PD role at KFOG, KSAN
Cumulus has named programming vet Jim Richards as Operations Manager/Program Director of
Spotify signs with Sprint
Spotify announced it is offering extended free trials and discounted subscriptions to Sprint customers. The deal takes effect online on
Beasley Q1 down 2.4%; weather to blame
Beasley Broadcast Group’s Q1 revenue was $24.2 million, down 2.4% from $24.8 million in Q1
House majority now supports LRFA
A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives is now co-sponsoring a resolution that
Mike Francesa to be inducted into NYSBA Hall of Fame
CBS Radio’s Sports Radio WFAN-AM/FM, announced that afternoon driver Mike Francesa has been
Cumulus Q1 up 34% with WestwoodOne addition
On an actual basis, net revenues for Q1 increased $74.2 million, or 34.1%, to $292.0 million, compared
Jeff Brown to run 26 Cumulus markets as SVP
Cumulus Media announced the appointment of Jeff Brown as Senior Vice President, Cumulus Corporate
Nielsen releases latest Audio Today report
The April 2014 Audio Today report reveals that the national radio listening audience has hit an
NBC Sports Radio tops 400 affiliates
NBC Sports Radio, a JV between WestwoodOne and NBC Sports Group, is celebrating a major milestone as the network announces it has passed the 400 station mark.
AdLarge signs MRN
AdLarge Media has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Motor Racing Network (MRN) for national advertising sales representation of MRN’s NASCAR racing on radio and digital audio platforms.
Notes from NextRadio listeners
The endless winter of 2014 is finally fading, and with the thaw comes the sprouts and shoots of a promising Spring for TagStation and NextRadio. The release of both the HTC One (M8) and the Samsung Galaxy S5 has created an impressive uptick in new listeners and furthered the adoption of NextRadio even faster than we could have hoped. Our presence at the NAB Show in Vegas has generated new TagStation partnerships, and listeners across the country (and in other countries!) are inundating us with feedback for NextRadio and FM in their smartphones.
Eight named to serve on NAB Radio Board
NAB Radio Board Chairman Don Benson named eight appointees to the NAB Radio Board, with the
Brian Thomas named Cumulus Corporate PD; PD of NASH FM NYC
Cumulus Media announced Thomas joined the company as
Edison releases Infinite Dial Urban P1 study
Here are some new stats from Edison Research’s recently released “Infinite Dial” study for P1s of Urban radio (including both Urban and Urban AC stations). Driven by a lower average age than any format other than Top 40, Urban/Urban AC P1s are heavier digital users in almost every way measured:














