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EMF Launches ‘Air 1’ In Burlington And Waterbury, VT

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EMF Launches ‘Air 1’ In Burlington And Waterbury, VT

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Educational Media Foundation’s Contemporary Worship station, “Air 1,” has officially launched on Northeast Digital & Wireless’ 103.3 WIXM Waterbury and 98.3, Burlington, VT, in anticipation of the station’s acquisition.

WIXM has been running a redirect loop for the last two months, coinciding with the relocation of its “Rock 103.3” WWMP brand to 102.3 Grand Isle in mid-September.

According to the network affiliation agreement, EMF is set to pay $3,500 per month for the station lease, which will conclude upon the finalization of its acquisition. However, this acquisition has yet to be officially filed with the FCC.

“Air 1” can now be accessed in Burlington through Christian Ministries Inc.’s 94.9 and 91.5 WGLY-HD2. The organization also operates the “Air 1” network via translators in Barre and Rutland, VT.

Sean Hannity to Replace Pete Hegseth as Host of Patriot Awards at FOX Nation

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Sean Hannity to Replace Pete Hegseth as Host of Patriot Awards at FOX Nation

The FOX Nation streaming platform needed to find a new host for the Patriot Awards after Pete Hegseth left the company. Sean Hannity will step into the role.

Hegseth departed Fox News earlier this month after Donald Trump named him as his nominee for Secretary of Defense in his new administration.

Sean Hannity has been tabbed to host the award show on Thursday, December 5th at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts in Brookville, New York. The Patriot Awards will stream live at 8 PM ET on that night. An encore presentation airing on Fox News on Sunday, December 8th at 10 PM ET.

Hannity won’t be the only major name to appear on the FOX Nation event. Will Cain, Rachel Campos-Duffy, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, Harris Faulkner, Bill Hemmer, Abby Hornacek, Lydia Hu, Laura Ingraham, Johnny Joey Jones, Lawrence Jones, Brian Kilmeade, Martha MacCallum, Dana Perino, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Jesse Watters and others will all make appearances at the ceremony.

The December event will mark the sixth annual iteration of the Patriot Awards.

Dan Bahl to Join WEEI After Departing 104.5 The Team

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Dan Bahl to Join WEEI After Departing 104.5 The Team

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After announcing that he was leaving 104.5 The Team in Albany, Dan Bahl has a new radio home: WEEI in Boston.

The Audacy Boston sports talk station today announced that Bahl has been tabbed as the new producer of WEEI Afternoons hosted by Christian Arcand and Andy Hart. Bahl will produce the show alongside Stiz Grimey.

“Long-time listener, first-time producer! Joining WEEI is an absolute dream come true for me,” Bahl shared on social media. “Thank you to (WEEI Brand Manager Ken Laird) and (Audacy Boston SVP/Market Manager Mike Thomas) for the incredible opportunity to be part of this team.”

Bahl had spent the past three and a half years leading 104.5 The Team, the Townsquare Media sports station in Albany. In addition to his role with 104.5 The Team, he served as the television announcer for RPI men’s and women’s hockey in the region, as well as the National Lacrosse League’s Albany Firewolves broadcasts. His final day with the Albany station was last Friday.

New FCC Chair Brendan Carr Tells Fox News: ‘Status Quo’ Around ‘Legacy Media Needs to Change’

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New FCC Chair Brendan Carr Tells Fox News: ‘Status Quo’ Around ‘Legacy Media Needs to Change’

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Donald Trump has named FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr as the new Chair of the Commission. He told Fox News what his biggest priorities will include.

While appearing on America’s Newsroom, Brendan Carr laid out the three biggest priorities he sees for the FCC in his new role.

“Number one is looking at tech censorship. Free speech is the bedrock of our democracy,” said Carr. “And there’s been this unprecedented surge in censorship over the last couple of years. And we need to restore Americans’ First Amendment rights. Number two is to look at our approach to media. Jeff Bezos just recently did an op-ed where he said that Americans don’t trust the news media. He said, now they’re the least trusted of all. And I think he’s speaking a lot of truth there. So I think the status quo, particularly when it comes to legacy media, needs to change.

“And, three, we have a real opportunity to get the economy going and creating jobs. When President Trump came in, in 2017, we were behind the eight ball when it came to communications policy, and he turned things around. And that’s exactly what is going to happen again,” he concluded.

During his time on Fox News, Carr added that freeing up the media industry from government bureaucracy also will be a chief initiative.

“We need to free up more spectrum. We need to do permitting reform. You talk about rural broadband, that’s the key there,” he continued. “And number three is the space economy. I mean, I’m down here in South Padre Island right now. There’s going to be another Starship launch later today. And it simply cannot take longer to move permitting paper from one desk at an agency to another than it does to build and launch these rockets. So we’re going to unleash America’s private sector again.”

ABC/ESPN Sweeps College Football Windows in Week 12

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ABC/ESPN Sweeps College Football Windows in Week 12

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ESPN and the SEC on ABC were the big winners this week in college football viewership. After tallying the Nielsen numbers and the Adobe Streaming numbers, the SEC tripleheader on ABC each won their respective timeslots versus other college football games in those windows.

The game of the week was the battle between the No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers and the No. 12 Georgia Bulldogs which was in the primetime slot. Georgia won the game 31-17 after Tennessee failed to score at all in the second half. The game drew an average of 10 million viewers to ABC. It peaked at 11.4 million viewers.

The Florida Gators upset win over the No. 22 LSU Tigers won the afternoon slot. The game, which was tied at 10 at halftime and eventually went to Florida by the score of 27-16, drew an average audience of 6 million viewers. The game peaked at 7.7 million.

The first SEC on ABC game of the day also won its timeslot. The game saw the No. 3 Texas Longhorns knock off the Arkansas Razorbacks 20-10. That game was seen by an average of 4.6 million viewers and peaked at 5.7 million.

This coming weekend will see the No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at the Florida Gators in the early window. The 3:30 pm E.T. window belongs to the Kentucky Wildcats taking on the No. 3 Texas Longhorns. Later, the evening SEC on ABC game will have the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide playing at SEC newcomers the Oklahoma Sooners. ESPN will also have an evening SEC game which will feature the No. 15 Texas A&M Aggies taking on the Auburn Tigers.

106.7 Lite FM To Launch Christmas From Radio City Music Hall

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106.7 Lite FM To Launch Christmas From Radio City Music Hall

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iHeartMedia WLTW 106.7 Lite FM New York will usher in the holiday season by transitioning to its annual all-Christmas music format Friday (11/22) at 5 p.m. (ET), officially becoming New York’s Christmas station.

The celebration will begin with a live broadcast featuring morning hosts Cubby and Christine, joined by special guest Joey McIntyre, at Radio City Music Hall. The iconic venue hosts the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes, which will run through January 5, 2025.

106.7 Lite FM Program Director Chris Conley said, “Our annual tradition continues with the world-famous Radio City Rockettes at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. We’re excited for Cubby and Christine to welcome Joey McIntyre to share in this spectacular event with us.”

Listeners in the New York tri-state area can tune in to 106.7 FM to enjoy a selection of festive holiday classics available 24/7.

Furthermore, from November 18 to 22, audiences can win tickets to the evening performance of the Christmas Spectacular, which is scheduled for November 22.

The holiday music can also be streamed via the station’s website, iHeartRadio.com, and the iHeartRadio app.

Patrick Thomas To Launch Live Streaming Comedy Show ‘One Time in Nashville’

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Patrick Thomas To Launch Live Streaming Comedy Show ‘One Time in Nashville’

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Patrick Thomas, the host of Cumulus Media’s syndicated show “PickleJar Up All Night,” will join Markus Koger, host of “The Smoking Section” podcast, as co-hosts for a new live-streamed comedy series titled “One Time in Nashville.”

The show will debut on January 9, 2025, and will be broadcast weekly from The Lab at Zanies every Thursday at 9 pm. (CT).

Thomas is a CMA and ACM Award-winning radio host recognized for his engaging humor and dynamic personality.

Koger’s podcast has garnered a dedicated audience. Together, they aim to foster an electrifying atmosphere that reflects Nashville’s vibrant spirit.

“We’re combining the best of both worlds—live entertainment with the thrilling immediacy of audience interaction,” said Thomas. “This show isn’t just about comedy; it’s about creating an experience where the audience feels like part of the show.”

Markus Koger said, “With ‘One Time in Nashville,’ we’re bringing a fresh format that invites the audience to laugh along with us and our guests!”

Mark Levin: Radio Companies Will Someday See How Bad the 6-9 PM Timeslot Is When I’m Not Around

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Mark Levin: Radio Companies Will Someday See How Bad the 6-9 PM Timeslot Is When I’m Not Around

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The Mark Levin Show airs live on weekdays from 6-9 PM ET. The longtime nationally syndicated host believes it’s a difficult window to find success in.

While discussing the deflating ratings of network television news programs on Monday, Levin noted that the timeslot isn’t ideal for building large audiences, but he has managed to do just that.

“We’re up against everything,” said Levin. “My show, time-wise, I’m up against all the sports, the playoffs, the big games. I’m up against dinner. I’m up against all this, and nobody else is during the course of a show. I know we run other times throughout the country, given your time slots, 3 to 6 PM on the West Coast, but it is the toughest time slot there is for half the country. And here we are pounding the hell out of all our competition.”

A Pew Research study recently showed that network news shows have lost portions of their audience since 2020. News/talk radio, however, has remained steady in that timeframe.

Mark Levin added that one day on the horizon he won’t be around to host a program in the timeslot, which — in his opinion — will lead to a greater appreciation for what he has done in the window.

“One day I won’t be here, then the radio companies will see what happens from 6 to 9 PM. It will plummet. No brag, just fact,” The Mark Levin Show host said. “We’ve had stations ask us back, because they’ve seen what took place. If I decide to retire six months from now, I don’t know how many of you going to turn on your am radio station from 6 to 9 PM on the East Coast. I’m guessing not a ton. Or if I decide to retire and just do a podcast, how many of you will stop listening to radio, at least during this time, and shift over to the podcast? I am guessing a whole lot of you.

“That will be tested one day in the future. Maybe they’re not so distant future in one market or another.”

NFL Scores Top 16 Most-Watched Programs in October

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NFL Scores Top 16 Most-Watched Programs in October

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According to the latest Nielsen report, The Gauge, the month of October saw a 10% increase in sports viewership. To no surprise, it was NFL football games which dominated the month’s top broadcasts, including having the top 16 most-watched programs.

No. 1 on the list for the month was the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. That game drove an average of 27 million viewers to FOX. FOX also had the No. 1 non-NFL broadcast, which was Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. That game drew an average audience of 15.2 million viewers, good for 17th in the month.

Other top broadcasts in the month include the Green Bay Packers-Los Angeles Rams matchup in week five which drew 20.27 million viewers along with the Sunday Night Football game that week between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers which was also seen by just over 20 million viewers. A week 8 matchup between the Cowboys and 49ers saw 23.9 million viewers tune in on average.

The report also states cable viewing accounted for 26.3% of total TV usage in October (+0.2 pt.), and the category notched its first positive share change since April. In addition to gains which came due to the elections, there was a 52% boost in sports viewing driven by NFL Monday Night Football, college football and MLB playoff games.

Sports and news programs were also at the top of the most-watched cable telecasts list in October, with the NFL Monday Night Football game between Kansas City and New Orleans taking the top slot with 14 million viewers on ESPN, followed by FOX News Channel’s presentation of the VP Debate which drew 7.9 million viewers on the network. On a yearly basis, cable news was up 17% compared to October 2023, while cable sports was up 14%.

Futuri Unveils ‘What’s Next’ TopicPulse Redesign

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Futuri Unveils ‘What’s Next’ TopicPulse Redesign

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Futuri has unveiled an exciting redesign of TopicPulse, its cutting-edge real-time content intelligence platform widely used by broadcasting brands.

TopicPulse is crafted to keep content creators, broadcasters, and digital publishers updated on current topics resonating with their audiences.

This tool serves as a customized roadmap, allowing stations to effectively produce the most relevant content that engages and grows their audiences across essential platforms.

Local market users can pinpoint trending stories, discover untapped angles, anticipate viewer interests, and analyze competitor coverage. This approach centers on providing broadcasters insights into the content resonating with their audiences.

Key benefits:

· Decide what content is best to run on-air, on your website, and on social media channels to keep your listeners tuning in and engaging with your station.

· Create custom content categories, called “smart pulses,” to track story engagement in categories that are most important to your audience.

· Know the angles of a story that have been covered and, importantly, the angles that have not been covered to identify and post fresh, uncovered content.

· Track activity in select Facebook groups with our “Community Radar” feature without leaving the TopicPulse ecosystem.

· TopicPulse scans X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and 250,000 news sources in real-time to select the right stories to cover at the right time, ensuring they resonate with your local audience and target demographic

“I want to thank our customers for being so instructive on the redesign and vocal about the features that matter most to them,” said Jay O’Connor, President, TopicPulse. “Our team has worked hard to deliver on those customer requests with an emphasis on the main reason customers come to TopicPulse: to find out precisely what stories their audiences are most engaged with right now.”

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