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Q92 Destin Teasing Format Change

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 12:00 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212106/q92-destin-teasing-format-change/


JVC Media CHR Q92 92.1 WECQ Destin/Fort Walton Beach FL is teasing a format change on Wednesday, September 1.

WECQ is telling listeners changes are coming at noon on 9/1 ahead of the
Labor Day holiday weekend. With longtime “99 Rock” 99.5 WKSM Program Director Woofy Ramone joining JVC Media as Operations Manager in April,
will the station move to compete against Cumulus market leading Rocker? The
JVC cluster did feature a Rock station until “103.1 The Shark” WZLB flipped to Hot Talk Florida Man Radio on March 1.

WECQ currently has a 2.2 share placing it well behind Cumulus Medias
competing Z96.5 WZNS Fort Walton Beachs 5.3 share in the Spring 2021
Nielsen Audio ratings.




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ESPN Radio Makes Lineup Changes As Max Kellerman Moves To Mornings & Chris Canty Joins Mike Golic Jr.

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 11:31 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212109/espn-radio-makes-lineup-changes-as-max-kellerman-moves-to-mornings-chris-canty-joins-mike-golic-jr/


ESPN Radio has announced its new weekday lineup that will begin to take
effect on Tuesday, September 7 and fully launch on Monday, September 27.

Current 12-2pm eastern host Max Kellerman will move to mornings to join Keyshawn Johnson and Jay Williams in the 6-10am slot. Kellerman will also
exit ESPNs First Take that he has co-hosted with Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim since July 2016 and debut a new television to be released later.
Zubin Mehenti, who had been co-hosting mornings, will return to ESPN TVs SportsCenter once he returns from his medical leave.

Current 98.7 ESPN WEPN-FM New York morning co-host and former New York
Giant Chris Canty will move to the national afternoon show alongside Mike
Golic Jr. Canty will succeed Los Angeles Sparks player Chiney Ogwumike on
the show. Ogwumike will also take on additional responsibilities across
ESPNs college and professional basketball coverage.

On 9/27, the 12-2pm show hosted by Bart Scott and Alan Hahn will expand to
3pm, while Canty and Golic Jr. will extend from 3-7pm from 4-7pm. WEPN-FMs Chris Carlin will host the 2-4pm show from the time Kellerman moves to
mornings on 9/7 until those changes take effect.

ESPN Radio will reveal an updated weekday studio show lineup beginning
Tuesday, Sept. 7, featuring expanded show windows (Sept. 27) and select new voices with a continued focus on cross-platform appearances. All hosts will continue to appear across ESPN’s TV and digital shows, podcasts and more to further compelling, informative and entertaining discussions on key topics
for fans throughout the day.

“We are excited about these next steps as we continue to build upon the impactful lineup we debuted last year,” said David Roberts, ESPN senior
vice president, production. “These enhancements create even more cross-platform chances for hosts to better engage with fans throughout the
day, while delivering timely, compelling content.”

ESPN Radio Weekday Schedule Updates

Keyshawn, JWill & Max (6-10 a.m. ET):

Max Kellerman will be expanding his ESPN Radio role from two to four hours
each day by joining NFL Live analyst and Super Bowl Champion Keyshawn
Johnson and NBA analyst Jay Williams on the network’s signature morning
show discussing the top stories and overnight developments with their own perspective and analysis. The show will remain in its current 6-10 a.m. timeslot. Kellerman had hosted The Max Kellerman Show on ESPN Radio from
2-4 p.m. since August 2020.

Kellerman will host a new ESPN television series (more details to follow), after serving on ESPN’s popular First Take program alongside Stephen A.
Smith and Molly Qerim Rose since July 2016. More information on the new Kellerman show and on First Take’s updated format will be announced soon. Kellerman will also continue to host his weekly boxing show, Max on Boxing
on ESPN2.

Additionally, Zubin Mehenti will return to anchor ESPN’s marquee news and information show, SportsCenter, when he comes back from his current medical leave. Mehenti had hosted Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin since its debut in August 2020, following a successful stint as SportsCenter anchor.

Bart & Hahn (12-3 p.m.*):

Bart & Hahn – which joined the network’s national lineup from 98.7FM ESPN New York in Jan. 2021 – will expand to a three-hour window Monday-Friday (from 12-2 p.m.). The show will continue to be led by NFL Pro Bowler Bart
Scott and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Alan Hahn.

Canty & Golic Jr. (3-7 p.m.*):

In the afternoon drive window, Mike Golic Jr. will now be joined by Super
Bowl Champion and co-host of DiPietro, Canty & Rothenberg on 98.7FM ESPN
New York, Chris Canty going forward. The duo will also add an hour to their show expanding to four hours each weekday (from 4-7 pm.). Separately,
DiPietro and Rothenberg will continue hosting in their current morning time slot on 98.7 ESPN New York.

Chiney Ogwumike – WNBA All-Star for the Los Angeles Sparks, and the show’s current co-host – will increase her expansive role across ESPN to include college and professional basketball analysis on various platforms such as SportsCenter, First Take, Get Up and more. Additional details about her new responsibilities will be announced soon. She had co-hosted the ESPN Radio program since August 2020.

The remainder of the network’s weekday studio show lineup will continue to feature Greeny with Mike Greenberg (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), Spain & Fitz with
Sarah Spain and Jason Fitz (7-9 p.m.) and Freddie & Fitzsimmons with
Freddie Coleman and Ian Fitzsimmons (9 p.m.-1 a.m.).

*Expanded afternoon show windows will begin Sept. 27. From Sept. 7-24,
Chris Carlin will temporarily host the 2-4 p.m. timeslot.

Updated ESPN Radio Weekday Studio Show Schedule




Time (ET)


Show/Host(s)




6 a.m.


Keyshawn, JWill & Max **

Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, Max Kellerman



10 a.m.


Greeny***

Mike Greenberg



12 p.m.


Bart & Hahn***

Bart Scott, Alan Hahn



3 p.m.


Canty and Golic Jr.***

Chris Canty, Mike Golic Jr.



7 p.m.


Spain and Fitz

Sarah Spain, Jason Fitz



9 p.m.


Freddie and Fitzsimmons

Freddie Coleman, Ian Fitzsimmons






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This Springs Number One Hit Music Station

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 11:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/ross/211880/this-springs-number-one-hit-music-station/


Spring’s diary market ratings and summer’s PPM monthlies aren’t yet a slam-dunk for CHR, but they have had a lot of encouraging individual
success stories. That includes a small-market mainstream CHR with a 13.4
share.

In the spring 2021 Nielsens, these were the top rated CHRs:

KNEX (Hot 106.1) Laredo, Texas 13.6 13.4
WKFR Kalamazoo, Mich. 12.9 – 12.2
WZOK Rockford, Ill. 10.5 – 12.2
WVAQ Morgantown, W. Va. 10.8 – 11.9
WBDR Watertown, N.Y. 12.5-11.6
WKEE Huntington, W. Va. 11.6 – 11.3
KSFT (107.1 Kiss FM) Sioux Falls, Iowa 9.6-11.2
WIXX Green Bay, Wis. 12.7 – 11.1
KIXY San Angelo, Texas 10.0 – 10.3


WMGI Terre Haute, Ind., which was No. 1 in the fall with a 13.8 had an 8.4
this time. Lest anybody is tempted to dismiss the success of the format in smaller markets, it’s worth noting that there are a lot of similar sized markets where Top 40 is in the 7-8 share range and others where the format isn’t a significant player. As for WKRZ Wilkes-Barre, Pa., one of the most successful top 100 market stations, that station went 10.0-9.8 12-plus and retained its market lead.

In Eastlan markets, it’s also worth taking note of a battle in Decatur,
Ill. Ratings expert Chris Huff notes that Neuhoff’s WSOY (Y103) was leading the market in June, having gone 7.7-7.4-9.1, while Cromwell’s WYDS (the Party) was up 7.2-8.2-8.6, meaning that Top 40 was No. 1 and No. 2 in the market at a time when few head-to-head CHR battles exist.

Hot 106.1 carries Elvis Duran in the morning, meaning that Duran is not
only on the format’s most-cumed CHR at his WHTZ (Z100) New York homebase,
but also on the station with the highest share. And while it’s been a while since many in the industry have automatically equated Hispanic markets with Rhythmic Top 40, it’s still worth noting that Hot 106.1 has a significant
pop component in a market that is 97% Hispanic.

Here’s Hot 106.1 at 1 p.m. on August 17. The station was coming out the
Noon Throwbacks hour, which included “Bust A Move,” “Barbie Girl,” “C’mon
and Ride It (The Train),” and ended with Erykah Badu, “Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop).”

Ava Max, “My Head and My Heart”
The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber, “Stay”
Pop Smoke f/Dua Lipa, “Demeanor”
Billie Eilish, “All the Good Girls Go to Hell”
Ariana Grande, “POV”
Nelly & Florida Georgia Line, “Lil Bit”
Olivia Rodrigo, “Déjà vu”
Lizzo f/Cardi B, “Rumors”
Kane Brown f/Blackbear, “Memory”
Weeknd, “Save Your Tears”
Ed Sheeran, “Bad Habits”
Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass”
Ashe & Finneas, “Till Forever Falls Apart”



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WOWY Completes Evolution To Classic Hits

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 09:22 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212102/wowy-completes-evolution-to-classic-hits/


Seven Mountains Media has completed its evolution of Oldies 97.1 WOWY University Park/State College PA and its two simulcasters 1150 WHUN/97.7
W249DD and 103.5 WHUN-FM Huntingdon to Classic Hits.

The station has moved its music from 1960s through 19880s to a 70s/80s base with new imaging and logo. Real Deal Bob Steele and Roger Corey remain in mornings and afternoons respectively, while Katie McLean adds middays in addition to hosting nights at Hot AC 95.3 3WZ WZWW. Kaptain Kranch moves
from middays to weekends.

The shift moves WOWY into direct format competition with Forever Media
Classic Hits Happy 103.1 WAPY.


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2021 Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

Posted: 24 Aug 2021 06:28 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212098/2021-radio-hall-of-fame-inductees-announced/


The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of
eight new inductees as well as a new class of Legacy inductees, into the
RADIO HALL OF FAME for 2021. The 2021 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at the in-person 2021 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Chicago’s Wintrust Grand Banking Hall.
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, September 1st at: www.radiohalloffame.com.
A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to
the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

THE 2021 RADIO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ARE:

Brother Wease – Radio 95.1, Rochester, NY   Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)
Elliot Segal – DC 101, Washington, DC   Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)
Dan Patrick – The Dan Patrick Show  Longstanding Networks/Syndication (20 years or more)
Kim Komando – The Kim Komando Show  Active Network/Syndication (10 Years or more)
Javier Romero – WAMR-FM/Amor 107.5, Univision Miami- Music Format On-Air Personality 
Preston & Steve – 93.3 WMMR, Philadelphia, PA  Spoken Word On-Air Personality
Erica Farber, President and CEO, Radio Advertising Bureau
Bill Siemering, Founding Director of Programming and Founding Member of the Board of Directors, NPR


Four inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of
more than 600 industry professionals and four inductees were voted on by
the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, two with input from the
public.  The outcome of the listener vote for a music format and spoken
word format on-air personality counted as one vote among the committee votes. The process was overseen by the certified public accounting firm
Miller Kaplan Arase LLP.  

In addition, to honor the 100th year of radio, the Radio Hall of Fame has established a Legends induction, recognizing the talents and efforts of air personalities, programmers and operators who although they have died, spent their lives contributing their talents to the industry. While the industry celebrates 100 years of existence, the industry’s Hall of Fame is only 33 years into existence. The centennial milestone provides an opportunity to recognize the talents and efforts of 33 individuals in 2021, as well.  

Kraig T. Kitchin, Radio Hall of Fame chairman, commented: “I’m thrilled to welcome this deserving Class of 2021 and look forward to celebrating their inductions in late October in Chicago.  In addition, it’s my honor to announce and recognize the talents of individuals who provided the
foundation for so much of our industry’s success, but have not been yet recognized by this institution. These individuals have earned their place within the Radio Hall of Fame. We used the opportunity of this medium’s 100th anniversary to undertake a review  of the industry’s past performers and operators, to identify a select group of industry legends that left us before they could be properly recognized. We honor their contributions and their memory by these inductions.“   

The following 33 radio legends take their place in the Radio Hall of Fame immediately, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of radio:

Aku aka Hal Lewis, air personality in Honolulu in 1960-1980’s on KGU and KGMB;
Raul Alarcon Sr., radio executive and founder of Spanish Broadcast Systems (SBS);
Jackson Armstrong, air personality in Cleveland in 1960–1980’s on WIXY, WKYC, WKBW and other stations;
Dr. Joy Browne, syndicated talk radio air personality based from WOR-AM /
New York City;
Frankie Crocker, air personality in Buffalo and New York City in 1950– 1980’s on WUFO, WWRL, WMCA  and WBLS-FM;
Don Cornelius, air personality, WVON-AM, Chicago;
Tom Donahue, air personality in San Francisco in 1960– 1980’s on KYA, KMPX, KSAN;
Bill Drake, programmer and founder, Drake-Chenault Enterprises;
Arlene Francis, air personality in New York City in 1930-1960’s and first female host of NBC’s Monitor;
Barry Gray, talk radio air personality in 1940-1980’s in New York City on
WOR and WMCA;
Toni Grant, talk radio air personality in Los Angeles in 1970-1980’s on KABC-AM and others via syndication;
Petey Greene, air personality in Washington D.C. in 1960-1980’s on WOL-AM; Maurice “Hot Rod“ Hulbert, air personality in Baltimore and Memphis in 1950 -1970’s;
Jocko Henderson, air personality in Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore in 1950-1970’s;
E. Rodney Jones, air personality in Chicago in the 1960’s on WVON-AM;
Chuck Leonard, air personality in New York City in 1960-1970’s on WWRL,
WABC, WXLO, WRKS, WBLS and others;
Melvin Lindsey, the originator of the “Quiet Storm“ late-night music programming format and Washington D.C air personality    the 1970-1980’s; Ron Lundy, air personality in New York City in 1960–1980’s on WABC and WCBS-FM;
Mary Margaret McBride, nationally syndicated talk personality based in New
York City, 1930-1970’s;
Ruth Ann Meyer, programmer of New York City radio stations in 1950-1960’s; Murray “Murray the K” Kaufman, air personality in New York City, 1950-1980’s on stations WINS and WOR-FM;
Manuel “Paco“ Navarro, air personality in New York City in 1970-1980’s on WKTU-FM;
Pat O’Day, air personality, station owner and concert promoter in Seattle
in 1960-1980’s;
Eddie O’Jay, air personality and pioneer of R&B radio in Milwaukee and Cleveland in 19960-1980’s;
Stu Olds, radio executive and CEO, Katz Media 1970-2010;
Alison Steele, air personality in New York City in 1960-1980’s on WNEW-AM
and WNEW-FM;
“The Real” Don Steele, air personality in 1950-1980’s in Los Angeles on various stations;
Martha Jean “The Queen“ Steinberg, air personality in Memphis and Detroit in 1950-1980’s;
Todd Storz, radio executive and owner of Storz Broadcasting Company;
Jay Thomas, air personality in New York and Los Angeles in 1970-1990’s;
Rufus Thomas, air personality in Memphis in 1950-1980’s;
McHenry “Mac” Tichenor, radio executive, broadcast station owner of Tichenor Media (Heftel);
Nat D. Williams, air personality in Memphis in 1940-1970’s on WDIA-AM.


Dennis Green, Radio Hall of Fame’s Nominating Committee chair, remarked: “We are excited to not only announce a fantastic group of inductees for the Class of 2021, but on the 100th anniversary of radio, we honor legends of
our industry for their contributions. The best part is having an in-person induction to honor this year’s inductees as well as members of the 2020
Radio Hall of Fame class. It’s an honor to recognize the new class of inductees, as well as legends of our industry this year.”

David Plier, Chairman of the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC),
noted: “I’m proud to see the list of ‘Legends’ in this inaugural year and
the Class of 2021 Radio Hall of Fame inductees, chosen by this year’s Nominating Committee. The combined list is the most diverse group of
nominees in the hall of fame’s history, which is reflective of the
audiences that are and have been listening to radio stations across America
all these years.”

The Mix Group is the presenting sponsor of the Radio Hall of Fame 2021 induction ceremony. Fans and industry professionals can find more
information, including photos of the inductees, at www.radiohalloffame.com.

The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in
1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations in 1991. 

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is recognizing radio’s 100th anniversary with a variety of events and a brand new ‘Century of Radio’ exhibit, debuting in the Fall of 2021 through 2022, including
special tributes and recognition of the many talented men and women who
have contributed to the medium’s ongoing success.


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Courthouse News Service: Ninth Circuit sides with Sirius XM in dispute over pre-1972 music royalties

Posted: 23 Aug 2021 05:45 PM PDT https://www.courthousenews.com/ninth-circuit-sides-with-sirius-xm-in-dispute-over-pre-1972-music-royalties/



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Seattle Times: Kids are learning, having fun - and maybe even finding a
career - at Nathan Hales radio station

Posted: 23 Aug 2021 04:41 PM PDT https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/kids-are-learning-having-fun-and-maybe-even-finding-a-career-at-nathan-hales-radio-station/

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