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KCAL-FM 96.7 Launches All Music Classic Rock Format

KCAL-FM 96.7 shifts to "All Music, All the Time"...

Tom Corson Elevated to WMG Chief Operating Officer

"One of the most dynamic, respected, and effective executives in the music business."

Audacy to Shut Down 840 KXNT in September

"This wasn’t an easy decision.”

Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Erik Bradley Named Brand Manager Of 98.7 The Spot

"It’s an honor to be trusted to lead DFW’s 98.7 The Spot here in my home of North Texas."

Phil’s Future Five: Why Bruno Mars and Harry Styles Are Likely Poised For Big Hits

The goal of Phil’s Future Five is to identify records outside the Top 30 at Mediabase that are positioned to break before the email from your SVP arrives telling you it’s your turn to go through the intersection.

Randy Micahels Was Right — But Music Radio Paid the Price

Randy Michaels compared radio to railroads. Trains are still running, and radio stations are still playing the hits of yesterday and today. But there’s a lot less of both.

Throwback 2K with Chris Cruise to Enter Weekday Syndication

"So you’re telling me we’re now going to be playing throwbacks from the 2000s during the week too? That’s so fetch.”

KS95 Program Director Mat Mitchell Exits, Chris Eagan to Serve as Interim PD

Mitchell originally joined the station as its program director in July 2020.

B96 Chicago Adds Sonic to Afternoon Drive Following Exit of Dash

"Leckie joined Audacy Chicago in May 2018, becoming a familiar voice on 104.3 Jams as the station."

John Allers Named Brand Manager of Alice 97.3

"I have full confidence in his ability to build on Alice's legacy and help position this iconic brand for its next chapter of success."

Joey Brooks Announces Exit From iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Senior Vice President of Programming Joey Brooks has announced he has departed the company's Connecticut stations. Brooks originally joined the market in September 2019...

Jaime “Rico” Rangel Returns to Oxnard/Ventura Market With 95.1 KBBY

"Bringing Rico back to this market and to KBBY is a win on every level"

Why Top 40 Radio Has So Few Hits in 2025

"When 60% of your playlist is made up of the greatest songs from the 90’s through 2023 it takes a lot to stand out."

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Tom Corson Elevated to WMG Chief Operating Officer

"One of the most dynamic, respected, and effective executives in the music business."

Audacy to Shut Down 840 KXNT in September

"This wasn’t an easy decision.”

Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

"Discovery Mode has drawn criticism as streaming payola since launch."