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Westwood One Parts Ways With Remaining Members Of 'The Ty Bentli Show'

CUMULUS MEDIA/WESTWOOD ONE ended its nationally-syndicated “THE TY BENTLI SHOW” effective FRIDAY, MAY 1. While the show’s namesake, TY BENTLI, departed the radio business … more




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First New Syndicated Show From Westwood One Nashville Is Morning Koffy

CUMULUS MEDIA’s WESTWOOD ONE has launched MORNING KOFFY, a new, national Country radio morning show airing MONDAY-FRIDAY from 6 to 10a (ET) featuring PAUL KOFFY, and JASMINE SADRY as … more




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Brett Young Is Most-Added With 'Lady'

Congratulations to BMLG RECORDS' BRETT YOUNG, who earned 54 MEDIABASE adds for his new single, "Lady," making it the most-added record in Country radio this week.  Kudos to … more




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John Alexander Steps Down From Bandtwango CEO Role

Industry veteran JOHN ALEXANDER has resigned from his role as CEO of the crowdfunding and artist development platform BANDTWANGO MUSIC, effective immediately. Concurrently, he has signed a … more




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KWEN (K95.5)/Tulsa’s ‘Apple A Day’ Program Rewarding Deserving Nurses With iPads

COX MEDIA GROUP Country KWEN (K95.5)/TULSA is celebrating National Nurses Week with its “Apple A Day” campaign. In partnership with 19TH AND GRAND RECORDS, the station is giving … more




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KBBL/Santa Rosa Saves The Day With ‘ChickenQue Radiothon’

REDWOOD EMPIRE STEREOCASTERS Country KBBL (NEW COUNTRY 93.6 The BULL)/SANTA ROSA, CA recently wrapped its three-hour “ChickenQue Radiothon,” which raised $25,895 for the 4-H of … more




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Musicians On Call Expands Music Pharmacy Program To Bring Music To Thousands During Pandemic

MUSICIANS ON CALL has expanded its Music Pharmacy program, which brings the "healing power of music" to patients in hospitals across the country, sponsored by AMAZON MUSIC and BOSE. … more




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Dennis Wharton To Retire After 24 Years With NAB

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS EVP/Communications DENNIS WHARTON is retiring effective JULY 1st. WHARTON, a 24-year veteran of NAB and the longest-serving spokesman in the … more




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Adrian Michaels Joins Stoney Creek As VP/Innovation, Radio & Streaming

ADRIAN MICHAELS has been named VP/Innovation, Radio & Streaming at BBR MUSIC GROUP’s STONEY CREEK RECORDS label effective MONDAY, JUNE 1st. He announced plans last week to depart … more




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WBWL/Boston Hosts Virtual Meet And Greets With 'Horns Up House Party'

iHEARTMEDIA Country WBWL (101.7 THE BULL)/BOSTON is providing listeners with a chance to virtually meet their favorite artists via the "Horns Up House Party." For the next five … more




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KSKS/Fresno PD Steve Pleshe Reportedly Leaving For New Opportunity

CUMULUS Country KSKS (93.7 KISS COUNTRY)/FRESNO PD and overnight host STEVE PLESHE is reportedly departing the station after three years on FRIDAY, MAY 8th. He's leaving for an … more




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Sony/ATV Adds Two Executives In Nashville

SONY/ATV NASHVILLE has hired two new executives. CAM CALDWELL joins as VP/Business Affairs and COURTNEY PENDER comes aboard as VP/Human Resources. CALDWELL previously spent 10 years in … more




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iHeartMedia/Chicago Launches Weeklong Campaign In Appreciation Of Teachers And Nurses

iHEARTMEDIA/CHICAGO stations will honor CHICAGOLAND teachers and nurses in a weeklong celebration, kicking off on National Teachers Day on Tuesday, MAY 5th and culminating on International … more




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Marketplace/Edison Research Study Shows Economic Anxiety, Fear Increasing

AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA's MARKETPLACE and EDISON RESEARCH have released new polling data showing Americans' increasing economic anxiety due to the pandemic. In the annual survey, 69% of … more




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Eastlan Ratings Adds Five New Markets

EASTLAN RATINGS has added five new markets, with continuous measurement being launched in the adjacent SAN LUIS OBISPO and SANTA MARIA, CA markets and once-a-year measurement on tap for … more




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Entercom Launches Daily 'I'm Listening' Celebrity PSA 'Capsules' On Mental Health Awareness

ENTERCOM has launched a daily public service announcement series as part of its "I'M LISTENING" mental health awareness initiative. The "capsules" will feature … more




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Saga First Quarter Revenues Down, Income Up, But May, June Ad Revenue Hit Hard By Pandemic

SAGA COMMUNICATIONS first quarter net revenue fell year-to-year from $27.8 million to $26.1 million but net income rose from $1.4 million to $1.7 million for the quarter. Gross political … more




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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai To Chat With NAB's Gordon Smith For NAB Show Express Welcome Session

The in-person NAB SHOW didn't happen due to the pandemic, but the annual chat between FCC Chairman AJIT PAI and NAB Pres./CEO GORDON SMITH will take place anyway as part of the NAB SHOW … more




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iHeartMedia Board Adopts One-Year Stockholder Rights Plan To Protect Against Takeover

iHEARTMEDIA's Board of Directors has approved its own poison-pill provision in the form of a "short-term stockholder rights plan" that would deter a third party from taking … more




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Cox Media Group Pres./CEO Kim Guthrie Exits

COX MEDIA GROUP Pres./CEO KIM GUTHRIE has decided to move on from the organization after a 22-plus year career with the company. Executive Chairman STEVE PRUETT will serve as the Interim … more




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Tim McGraw Turns New Single Into Digital Mother's Day Card

TIM MCGRAW has incorporated his new BIG MACHINE RECORDS single, "I Called Mama," into an AMERICAN GREETINGS eCard for Mother's Day (5/10). The card is part of the greeting card … more




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'The Money Pit' Adds Four New Affiliates

"THE MONEY PIT HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW" has been added at three more stations. Joining the show's affiliate roster are LIGHTNER COMMUNICATIONS News-Talk WRTA-A-W253CJ/ALTOONA, PA; … more




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RTDNA, Freedom Forum 'Local Broadcasters Town Hall' Seeks Presenters To Talk About Their Stations' Efforts To Address Pandemic

The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION and FREEDOM FORUM Power Shift Project are holding a "Local Broadcasters Town Hall" online on MAY 27th to highlight the work being done … more




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iHeart Connecticut Celebrates Nurse's Day & Conducts Virtual Food Drive

On WEDNESDAY (5/6) iHEARTMEDIA CONNECTICUT celebrated NATIONAL NURSE'S DAY as well as continued their food drive efforts across the state. Working alongside HARTFORD HEALTHCARE, … more




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Pandemic Hits Live Nation Revenue, Income In First Quarter 2020

The concert promotion and ticketing business came to a screeching halt for LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT in mid-MARCH with the COVID-19 pandemic stopping all live concert action, and first … more




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WSLV/Ardmore, TN Re-brands As ‘Outlaw 105.1’

SOUTHERN BROADCASTING CORPORATION WSLV/ARDMORE, TN re-branded from “CAT COUNTRY 105.1” to “OUTLAW 105.1” in late APRIL. The change comes with a music repositioning … more




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Edison Research Releases 'Moms & Media 2020' Report

EDISON RESEARCH's "THE RESEARCH MOMS" have released their annual "Moms and Media" study with data from the INFINITE DIAL study and additional results from an online … more




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WMG Reports Q2 Total Revenue Down 1.7%

WARNER MUSIC GROUP has released its second-quarter financial results for the period ended MARCH 31, 2020. “We had a tough comparison with an especially strong Q2 in 2019, so I’m … more




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iHeartMedia Revenue, Income Fall In First Quarter As Pandemic Hits

iHEARTMEDIA's revenue performance sharply declined once the pandemic hit in MARCH, the company said in reporting its first quarter 2020 financial results. Revenue fell 1.9% year-over-year … more




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Media Monitors Shows Advertising Priorities During The Pandemic

New analysis from MEDIA MONITORS shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the nature of radio advertising over the past several weeks.  MEDIA MONITORS Pres. PHILIPPE … more




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Brody Smith Joins WKJO (Country Superstars 102.3)/Raleigh, Adds Video Livestream For His Podcast

BRODY SMITH, the former iHEARTMEDIA AC KSNE (SUNNY 106.5)/LAS VEGAS. Top 40 WDCG (G105)/RALEIGH, and Top 40 WLDI (WILD 95.5)/W. PALM BEACH personality, has joined TRIANGLE MARKETING … more




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Westwood One Nashville Offers Memorial Day Weekend Special With Dustin Lynch

CUMULUS MEDIA’s WESTWOOD ONE NASHVILLE will celebrate the start of Summer and salute service men and women with its annual “Summer Kickoff with DUSTIN LYNCH” Memorial Day … more




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City Of Nashville Hosts Songwriting Competition To Boost Spirits During Pandemic

The city of NASHVILLE is hosting a songwriting competition, titled "NASHVILLE Needs A Song," to help inspire and uplift Nashvillians as they navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 … more




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WNSH/New York Adds Inspirational Twist To Thomas Rhett's 'Be A Light'

ENTERCOM Country WNSH (NEW YORK's COUNTRY 94.7)/NEW YORK added sound bites from listeners to THOMAS RHETT's track, "Be A Light" (featuring Reba McEntire Hillary Scott, Chris … more




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Country Stars Release Slew Of New Songs Just In Time For Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day just two days away (5/10), a half dozen Country stars have been filling our playlists with new material that’s perfectly timed for the holiday. Leading the pack … more




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Radio Veteran Larry Wilson Authors New Book, ‘Do What’s Right’

Former CITADEL and ALPHA MEDIA chief LARRY WILSON has authored a book, titled “Do What’s Right.” His web site describes it as “the story of a phenomenal rollercoaster … more




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Stingray Radio Launches A Stimulus Plan, With A $15 Million Radio Economic Recovery Program For Local Business

STINGRAY will do its part to kick-start CANADA’s economic recovery with the establishment of an economic stimulus plan via its 104 radio stations across the country to help local … more




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Numeris Data Shows Radio Retaining 88% Of Its Reach In Canada During Pandemic

Canadian ratings firm NUMERIS has released data showing radio retaining 88% of its weekly reach during the pandemic in CANADA. The number, at 93% for adults 18+ in metered markets last FALL, … more




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RAB 'Open For Business' Live Video Series Offers Presentation By Entercom's Jennifer Morrelli On Audience Engagement

The RADIO ADVERTISING BUREAU's next webinar in its "Business Unusual" program's "Open for Business" series, “Creating Audience Engagement,” will … more




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TopLine By Futuri Presents Nielsen Audio April '20 PPMs Released Monday

NIELSEN AUDIO PPM APRIL '20 MONTHLY results arrive MONDAY, MAY 11th for NEW YORK; LOS ANGELES; CHICAGO; SAN FRANCISCO; DALLAS; HOUSTON; PHILADELPHIA; ATLANTA; NASSAU-SUFFOLK; … more




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Music And Film Organizations Call On Congress To Fix Safety Net In New CARES Act

Leading music and film organizations today sent a new letter to leaders of CONGRESS that highlights how they believe the implementation of the CARES Act has fallen short. The organizations … more




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Nielsen Holdings Files Initial Form 10 Registration Statement For Proposed Spin-Off Of Global Connect Business

NIELSEN HOLDINGS has filed an initial Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION in connection with the Company's proposed separation of the NIELSEN … more




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Former Milwaukee Personality And Programmer Mike Elliott Passes Away At 82

MIKE ELLIOTT, the former MILWAUKEE host, PD, GM, and sportscaster and HOUSTON ASTROS broadcaster, died APRIL 20th of pneumonia in BAYSIDE, WI at 82. ELLIOTT started his career at … more




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JP Saxe & Julia Michaels Support Doctors Without Borders With New Star-Studded Video Of 'If The World Was Ending'

Singer-songwriter JP SAXE and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist JULIA MICHAELS today released a new video of their duet "If The World Was Ending" to help support the international … more




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For King & Country To Premiere New Song 'Together' Today On GMA

CURB/WORD ENTERTAINMENT four-time GRAMMY award-winning AUSTRALIAN duo FOR KING & COUNTRY will make their debut appearance on ABC-TV's GOOD MORNING AMERICA TODAY (5/1) to premiere … more




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KGSR (Star 93.3)/Austin Adds Brooke & Jeffrey For Mornings

WATERLOO MEDIA AC KGSR (STAR 93.3)/AUSTIN has added PREMIERE NETWORKS' SEATTLE-based syndicated morning show BROOKE & JEFFREY for mornings, effective MONDAY (5/4). PD KRASH KELLY … more




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Madonna Comments On Positive Test For Coronavirus Antibodies

MADONNA said that she has tested positive for CORONAVIRUS antibodies. She went on her “QUARANTINE DIARY” series of INSTAGRAM videos and announced the positive antibody test … more




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AudioSweets Make New PopCore Volume Available

AUDIOSWEETS has released the latest in its imaging POPCORE series, POPCORE VOL. 14 from ASX. POPCORE VOL. 14 features 220 imaging elements with 11 categories in the update including Artist … more




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KPOI/Honolulu Switches From Alternative To AC

PACIFIC MEDIA GROUP Alternative KPOI (ALT 105.9)/HONOLULU has flipped to AC as THE WAVE 105.9. KPOI had rebranded to ALT 105.9, HAWAII'S REAL ALTERNATIVE almost six years ago. THE WAVE … more




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Allen Moore Ends 40 Year Run At WRSA (Mix 96.9)/Huntsville

NCA INC. AC WRSA (MIX 96.9)/HUNTSVILLE bids farewell to 40-year staffer ALLEN MOORE, who hung up his headphones on FRIDAY (5/1). MOORE graduated from the UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA in 1980 and … more