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Derald “Woody” Johnson Joins Country 103.9 Columbus, OH.

“It’s an opportunity to which I couldn’t say ‘no.’ The ability to reunite with no less than seven former super-talented co-workers/friends without needing that 3 a.m. alarm on a terrific sounding station. Country 103.9 is poised to make some waves.”

Kelly Ford Grabs PM Drive at 103.1 The Wolf/Long Island

, "I'm beyond thrilled to return to the NY market at 103.1 The Wolf. I know first-hand that Long Island Country listeners have a passion for the genre that is unmatched anywhere in the country.”

Tom Oakes To Retire At SummitMedia Springfield, MO.

“Commander Tom’s” radio career spanned 49 years, including stops in Madison, Anchorage, Knoxville, South Bend, and Omaha.

Throwback 99.1 Comes To Cleveland

The station had been stunting with Cleveland natives Bone Thugs-n-Harmony “Crossroads” on loop. Throwback 99.1 debuted with 10,000 songs in a row.

Nielsen Audio 6+ PPM Market Ratings 11-20 June 2024

In Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Cox Media Group’s Urban WHQT remains in first place despite a 9.2-8.3 drop. Audacy’s AC WLYF (101.5 Lite FM) posts a nice 6.2-6.9 gain.

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Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

The Future of AM Radio Depends on Reinvention, Not Nostalgia

"AM radio may never return to its former dominance. But its survival will depend on becoming more local, more authentic, and more creatively connected to the digital habits of modern consumers."