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

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 Broadcast Group, Inc.

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
U.S. Congress

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

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

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

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.
AD Large Media

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.
Next Radio

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.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

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: