Longtime Cincinnati Radio Host Jim Scott Loses ALS Battle
News of Scott's passing at the age of 81 came via X [formerly Twitter] midday Saturday from the station that was his on-air home for decades — iHeartMedia News/Talk giant WLW-AM 700 in Cincinnati.
Gubernatorial Candidate Spadea OK To Stay On WKXW
Bill Spadea, who hosts the station's morning show, announced on June 17 that he intends to run for governor as a Republican candidate seeking to take the position from Phil Murphy, who cannot run again due to term limits. Continuing his morning show, with his salary in place, was questioned.
Mega Philadelphia Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A little more than two years ago, the owner of an AM radio station with an all-important FM translator targeting Philadelphia's Spanish-language listening audience filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Today, Mega Philadelphia LLC has successfully come out of bankruptcy.
Wesolowski Seeks Benedetti OK For Billings Bump
Matthew Wesolowski and his SSR Communications became widely known for a 2013 petition seeking the creation of a "Class C4" FM station class. Now, the licensee of various stations across the U.S. is asking the FCC to amend the Table of FM Allotments by adding a new channel in a Montana community.
Corus Fiscal Ills Lead To AM Radio Service Reduction
Corus Entertainment is discontinuing unique programming on two AMs in big Canadian markets — another cost-cutting move for the fiscally troubled company. The decision comes as "QR Calgary" is poised to lose its FM simulcast amid concerns the company violated CRTC regulations with an AM/FM combo.
An ‘AMFA’ Push Comes From Bill’s Top House Supporters
On Tuesday, the House version of a bill that would impose new royalty fees on radio saw the addition of three co-sponsors, thanks to fresh lobbying from musicFIRST. This made Wednesday's appearance at a pro-"AMFA" House hearing by NAB head Curtis LeGeyt even more essential for Radio.
Audacy Programming Exec Sottolano Rises To New Role
Thanks to a new deal that sees him agreeing to a multi-year contract extension, the individual who has served as Executive Vice President and Head of Programming at Audacy Inc. since 2021 has a new job title, and increased responsibilities.
JVC Agrees To Acquire A Silent College Radio Operation
It was described as "a professional full-service college radio station operated, programmed and engineered by students and staff featuring music, talk, sports, news, information, and remote broadcasts." Pending FCC approval, this dark broadcast facility will be owned by John Caracciolo's group.
A Fresh Legal Fight Over Subscription Practices for Sirius XM
Is the home of Howard Stern and a collection of subscription-based audio offerings including curated channels from John Mayer and Kelly Clarkson duping customers into paying a "royalty fee" they're unaware of? An Oregon Federal District Court judge will rule on the matter.
An iHeartRadio Morning Duo ‘LOVEUP’ Yields New Grads
The Johnjay & Rich #LoveUp Foundation is celebrating the graduation of Grand Canyon State foster youth who, thanks in part to their organization, overcame a host of obstacles to receive their high school and/or college diplomas.
SCOTUS Refuses To Consider NRB’s Royalty Rate Hike Fight
With a simple "Petition DENIED" notification, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider a case brought forth by the National Religious Broadcasters' Noncommercial Music License Committee against the Copyright Royalty Board on the grounds that higher rates levied against NRB members were unjust.
‘Georgia’s Greatest Hits’ Secures an Atlanta Broadcast Home
Christopher L. Murray, as Managing Member of Georgia's Greatest Hits LLC, has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement that, pending FCC regulatory approval, will give it ownership of an 80-watt FM translator serving Atlanta's East Side.
Family Stations Spins An FM, And Two Translators
A 250-watt Class A FM serving the vineyard hub of Greenfield, Calif., situated along U.S. 101 in Monterey County, is being sold by Family Radio's parent — as are two FM translators, one of which is in the state of Vermont.
Spadea’s Garden State Gov. Run Gets A Closer NJ Look
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission has stated that it is reviewing whether or not the morning host of popular Townsquare Media-owned News/Talk "New Jersey 101.5" can stay on the air, now that he has announced he's running for Governor.
FCC Upholds Dismissal Of South Fla. LPFM Application
A religious institution that sought reconsideration of its construction permit for a new low-power FM radio station that would have been short-spaced to big FMs owned by Audacy Inc. and iHeartRadio, respectively, has been told by the FCC that it cannot move forward with its plan.