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After 20 Years, Charli McKenzie Says Goodbye to Y100

“Make sure you get out there in the community and go meet the people. That is still the best. The hometown handshake will always overtake anything you can do on social media."

Those Relying on AI-Generated Takes Should Leave the Media Business

"Sports talk thrives on hosts that are compelling and original. Generating takes with AI is a shortcut for people that know they are incapable of meeting those standards"

How Tom Brady, Jim Gray Teamed up To Build the Hall of Excellence

"When you call up and say Tom Brady is your partner, it opens every door."

How the Hot AC Radio Format Can Be Promotionally Relevant On a Limited Budget

Being promotionally relevant doesn't always require deep pockets—just creativity, strategy, and a clear understanding of the audience.

Meet The Music Directors: Codie Allen, 106.5 The Wolf Kansas City

"From a music director's point of view, is go just immerse yourself. Go out there and have fun and sing and play and do all of that."

‘Sparks & Lux’ Are Creating A Kansas City Clubhouse

“We integrate the listener into everything we do,” insists Sparks. “We think it's the only thing that matters in 2025 and beyond.

KMBZ Selects Jonathan Wier to Pair with Jayme Monacelli After Retirement of Jon Grayson

Wier previously hosted nights on the Audacy Kansas City news/talk station from 2012 to 2019.

98.1 KMBZ Host Jon Grayson Announces Retirement

“I hate to be ambiguous, but the fact is I’ve learned that there are some things I need to do in my life that simply run in conflict with my remaining on-air."

Former Public Radio Host Alleges Kansas City Mayor Attempted to Get Him Fired From KCUR

An attorney for the former public radio host said that he "feels that if not for actions taken by the city, he would perhaps be in a different situation at KCUR."

Jenny Matthews Steps Down From Q104 Kansas City Morning Show

She has been hosting mornings solo since Todd Nixon's departure last December. The market veteran had been with Q104 since October 2019.

Ray Stevens Exits KCMO to Focus on WLS-AM 890, Kevin Kietzman to Replace Him

Stevens has been hosting mornings at WLS-AM 890 since replacing Steve Cochran in June.

Reyes Media Group Purchases ‘KISS 105.9’ Lawrence/Kansas City For $2.5 Million

The station, which broadcasts to the Topeka and Kansas City regions, is likely to change to a Spanish-language format under Reyes Media.

95.7 KCMO Adds The Guy Benson Show from Fox News Radio to Daily Lineup

"It's about time KC had something to listen to on the drive home that isn't fluff talk, purposely avoiding real news, or left-leaning."

‘Church of Lazlo’ Moving to 98.9 The Rock as Part of ALT 96.5, Kansas City Shakeup

Longtime ALT 96.5 afternoon drive show, “Church of Lazlo,” with Lazlo, Slimfast and Snowcone, will move to KQRC-FM (98.9 The Rock) Kansas City’s No. 1 Rock station, weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm CT starting today. (8/8)

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Those Relying on AI-Generated Takes Should Leave the Media Business

"Sports talk thrives on hosts that are compelling and original. Generating takes with AI is a shortcut for people that know they are incapable of meeting those standards"

How Tom Brady, Jim Gray Teamed up To Build the Hall of Excellence

"When you call up and say Tom Brady is your partner, it opens every door."

How the Hot AC Radio Format Can Be Promotionally Relevant On a Limited Budget

Being promotionally relevant doesn't always require deep pockets—just creativity, strategy, and a clear understanding of the audience.

AC Radio: Opportunities Don’t Take Summer Vacations

The Adult Contemporary brands we partner with tend to be a bit sleepy during the summer months. However, now is the time to cobble the rest of the year together.