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Greg Beharrell’s GREG FM Format Debuts in East Tennessee

"I've long been in awe of Knoxville — specifically, the rarity of the letter x being followed by the letter v which, like Greg FM, seems as though it shouldn't work, yet, somehow..."

iHeart Media Reshuffles Hot 99.5 and Z104.3 Lineups After Fred Show Launch

"iHeart is clearly investing in Gomez, moving him into a higher-profile slot — a vote of confidence in his growing company role."

Provident Entertainment Promotes Josie Hardin and Reagan Hughes to Director Roles

"A unique combination of strategic thinking, marketing expertise, and genuine passion for both our artists and industry."

‘Move the Sticks’ Podcast Officially Comes to an End

"It's been a fantastic run for the MTS podcast. Partnering with a respected colleague and friend on 1K+ episodes has been a career milestone."

Consultant’s Corner: Mike Stern Jacobs Media

For the most part, Alternative stations have stopped chasing after one-off TikTok artists and gone back to what the format is best at: finding and exposing talented new musicians who will (ideally) have long careers.

Channel 93.3’s Nerf Stays Hyper Focused On Alternative Denver

“KTCL is a hyper-local, music-focused tastemaker with personality,” explains Nerf. “It’s all about the music, but we find ways to deliver the music that makes us more than just a jukebox.

Alternative WEQX Albany Is Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary

Northshire Communications Alternative WEQX Albany, New York will mark its 40th anniversary on Thursday (11/14).

Dave Levora’s Planet Is A Great Place to Be

“When I came here in 1995, I wrote my five-year plan in a notebook, and Step One was ‘Spend no more than 12 months in the Quad Cities,’”

ALT 103.7 Dallas Announces New Weekday Lineup

Audacy has revealed updates to the weekday lineup for ALT 103.7 Dallas, with the changes set to take effect on November 4.

Dustin Carlson Wants to See Alternative Radio Break The Rules

Yes, we have to be familiar, we have to be hit driven, we have to be sticky, but if we’re not taking time to break the rules and have some fun once in a while, we’re boring AF.

Now Radio 94.3 Flips To Alternative ALT 94.3 In Winnipeg

A new brand positioning itself as “Winnipeg’s Music Alternative.” The station went live at midnight. (10/31)

Alternative Atomic 106 Launches in Knoxville, TN

The station has reintroduced the format to the Knoxville market, branding itself as “Everything Alternative.”

94.5 The Buzz’s Theresa Loves The State Of Alternative Radio

"The glory about ‘Alternative’ music is that the goalpost can move around depending on the musical climate. It's never boring,”

Alternative Radio: Let’s Do Some Core Exercises

Who are the new core artists in Alternative? We keep reaching back to the ‘90s and including these artists not just as power gold, but also now as currents.

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"PTI led all studio shows with 703K viewers, its best May since 2019."