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September 2021 (8/19 - 9/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 1: Power Surge
In Atlanta & Giant Fueled Gains For KNBR

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 02:00 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213643/september-2021-8-19-9-15-nielsen-audio-ppm-ratings-day-1-power-surge-in-atlanta-giant-fueled-gains-for-knbr/


Nielsen begins its monthly release of PPM ratings with todays Day 1 update including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston/Galveston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Long Island, Riverside/San Bernardino, San Jose, and Middlesex/Somerset/Union.

All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings.


iHeartMedia AC 106.7 Lite-FM WLTW surges up 6.6 7.4 8.3. MediaCo Adult RB 107.5 WBLS rebounds 6.3 to 6.5. Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM moves up
to third 4.9 to 5.0. SBS duo of Spanish Tropical Mega 97.9 WSKQ (5.1 4.7)
and Spanish AC 93.1 Amor WPAT-FM (steady at 4.3) round out the top five.

iHeartMedia CHR Z100 WHTZ drops 4.6 to 3.9. Both Conservative Talkers in
New York were up due to the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo with iHeartMedias 710 WOR rising 2.0 to 2.4 and Red Apple Medias 770 WABC up 1.9
to 2.2. Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes that is the first time over a 2
share for WABC since October 2014.

Hip Hop was on the rise in most of the market today. IHeartMedias Power
105.1 WWPR-FM trends up 2.4 2.8 3.3, while MediaCos Hot 97 WQHT rose 2.6
to 3.1. Also trending up in New York was Audacys Alt 92.3 WNYL (1.6 1.7
2.0).

iHeartMedia AC 103.5 KOST gains sole possession of the Los Angeles market
lead as it trends up 4.8 5.3 5.5. Audacy Classic Hits K-Earth 101 KRTH
holds at a 5.3 share, while co owned Rhythmic AC 94.7 The Wave moves up to third but is steady at a 4.6. iHeartMedia Hot AC 104.3 My-FM KBIG (4.4 to
4.5) and Univision Spanish AC 107.5 K-Love KLVE (4.7 to 4.5) tie for fourth.

A lot of movement further down in Los Angeles. Public News/Talk 89.3 KPCC
rises 2.5 to 3.0, iHeartMedia Hip Hop Real 92.3 KRRL is up 2.0 to 2.5,
Sports AM 570 KLAC jumps 1.5 to 2.1, Meruelo Media Spanish Rhythmic Cali
93.9 KLLI rises 1.5 1.7 1.9 as sister Hip Hop Power 106 KPWR moves 1.6
1.7 1.9 and Estrella Media Regional Mexican Que Buena 105.5/94.3 KBUE/KBUA/KEBN is up 1.1 to 1.6. Moving downward was SBS Regional Mexican
97.9 La Raza KLAX (4.1 to 3.5).

Audacy News 780 WBBM/105.9 WCFS regains the lead in Chicago with a 5.7 to
6.6 gain. iHeartMedia Adult RB V103 WVAZ holds steady at a 6.3 share.
iHeart AC 93.9 Lite-FM WLIT slides down 5.4 to 4.8. Public News/Talk 91.5
WBEZ rises to fourth up 3.9 to 4.3. Univision Regional Mexican Que Buena
105.1 WOJO holds at a 4.2 share.

Hubbard Hot AC 101.9 The Mix WTMX trends up 3.5 3.8 4.1. SBS Regional
Mexican La Ley 107.9 is up 1.7 2.2 2.6. Classical 98.7 WFMT trends up
1.5 1.9 2.1, Good Karma Sports ESPN 1000 WMVP rises 1.3 1.8 1.9.
Cumulus Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM drops 4.5 to 3.8, while iHeartMedias Rock
95.5 WCHI-FM dips 2.4 1.8 1.7.

Public News/Talk 88.5 KQED-FM rises 7.6 to 7.9 to retain the San Francisco market lead. Cumulus Sports 680 KNBR/104.5 KNBR-FM surges up 5.1 6.0 7.0
for what Huff notes is its highest share since November 2014. Audacy News
740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC rebounds 5.7 to 6.5. iHeartMedia Soft AC 98.1 The
Breeze KISQ (4.9 to 4.7) and Bonneville AC 96.5 KOIT (4.0 to 3.8) round out
the top five.

Trending up are iHeartMedia Hip Hop 106.1 KMEL (2.5 2.8 3.2) and SBS
Regional Mexican La Raza 93.3 KRZZ (1.8 2.4 2.5).

Despite the lowest leading share in Dallas/Fort Worth market history, iHeartMedia CHR 106.1 Kiss-FM KHKS remains on top despite slipping 5.2 to
4.6. The rest of the leaderboard in the market was tightly compacted.
Univision Regional Mexican Que Buena 94.1 KLNO rose to second 3.8 to 4.4. Audacy Classic Hits 98.7 KLUV was third down 4.6 to 4.3. iHeartMedia Hot AC
Now 102.9 KDMX jumped to fourth up 3.7 to 4.2. Cumulus New Country 96.3
KSCS (4.4 to 4.1) and iHeartMedia Classic Rock Lonestar 92.5 KZPS (4.7 to
4.1) tied for fifth, while Cumulus News/Talk 820 WBAP (3.8 to 4.0) and iHeartMedia AC Star 102.1 KDGE (3.8 to 4.0) were right behind.

Salem Christian AC 94.9 KLTY trends up 2.8 3.4 3.8, while Cumulus Country 99.5 The Wolf KPLX (4.1 3.6) and Audacy Regional Mexican La Grande 107.5
KMVK (3.0 2.9 2.4) move downward.

iHeartMedia AC Sunny 99.1 KODA extended its lead in Houston up 6.3 to 6.6.
Hope Media Group Christian AC 89.3 KSBJ dipped 6.2 to 5.8. Univision
Regional Mexican Que Buena 102.9 KLTN was down 6.1 to 5.6. Audacy Variety
Hits 95.7 The Spot KKHH was down 5.7 to 5.5, while Radio One Adult RB Majic 102.1 KMJQ rose 5.0 to 5.4.

Audacy Spanish CHR Mega 101 KLOL rises 3.1 to 3.7.

As usual Cox Media Group holds four of the top five spots in Atlanta.
News/Talk 750 WSB/95.5 WSBB rises 9.0 to 9.7 to hold onto the lead. Classic Rock 97.1 The River WSRV rises 6.7 to 7.1, while Adult RB Kiss 104.1 WALR
slips 7.0 to 6.8. iHeartMedia CHR Power 96.1 WWPW surges up to fourth 4.1
to 5.1, while Cox AC B98.5 WSB-FM dips 5.1 to 4.9.

Cumulus CHR Q99.7 WWWQ drops 4.9 to 4.1. Audacy Hip Hop/RB V103 WVEE
continues its free-fall down 5.1 4.4 3.8 for what Huff notes is its
lowest share since Spring 1977. Both Atlanta Country stations are on a
downward trend as well with iHeartMedias 94.9 The Bull WUBL falling 3.5
3.3 2.6 and Cumulus New Country 101.5 WKHX down 2.9 2.8 2.2.

iHeartMedia Adult RB 105.3 WDAS-FM holds steady at an 8.3 atop
Philadelphia. Beasleys Rock duo moves in opposite directions as 93.3 WMMR
is up 6.6 to 7.1, while Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK slips to third down 6.6 to
6.1. Audacy News 1060 KYW/103.9 WPHI is up 5.0 to 5.4 and Public News/Talk
90.9 WHYY-FM rises 4.7 to 5.1 for fifth.

Its rare to see an NFL flagship fall with the start of the season, but
Audacy Sports 94.1 WIP drops 5.6 to 4.8. That deserves an asterisk though,
as WIPs stream rises 1.0 to 1.6.

Audacy CHR 96.5 TDY WTDY-FM shows a huge sign of life as it jumps 1.4 to
2.4. iHeartMedias competing Q102 WIOQ slips 3.6 to 3.4. Radio Ones 100.3
RNB Hip-Hop rises 1.1 to 1.7.

Audacy Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM expands its Long Island lead up 4.7 5.1
5.4. Cox CHR 106.1 WBLI rises 4.5 to 4.9. Mediaco Adult RB 107.5 WBLS New
York surges up 3.1 to 4.5. Audacy Sports 660 WFAN/101.9 WFAN-FM dips 4.9 to 4.4, while iHeartMedia CHR Z100 WHTZ drops 4.5 to 4.3.

Anaheim Broadcasting Classic Hits 99.9 KOLA-FM extends its Riverside/San Bernardino market lead to 2.5 share points despite a 9.5 to 8.7 drop. Entravisions Spanish Adult Hits Jose 97.5 KLYY drops 7.5 to 6.2. Good News Radio Christian AC 89.7 KSGN trends up 3.3 4.1 4.6. iHeartMedia Hot AC
104.3 My-FM KBIG Los Angeles (5.1 to 4.5) and Estrella Media Regional
Mexican Que Buena 96.1 KRQB (3.5 3.7 4.5) follow.

Public News/Talk 88.5 KQED-FM San Francisco tops San Jose as well despite a
9.0 8.7 7.8 trend. Audacy News 740 KCBS/106.9 KFRC rises 3.8 to 5.5.
Cumulus Sports 680 KNBR/104.5 KNBR-FM dips 5.1 to 4.9. Alpha Media Classic
Hits 94.5 Bay-FM KBAY (5.6 to 4.7) and University of Southern California Classical 104.9 KDFC (steady at 4.7) tie for fourth.

SBS Spanish Tropical Mega 97.9 WSKQ New York rises 6.2 to 6.7 to lead Middlesex/Somerset/Union NJ for what Huff notes is the first time. With the leaderboard stacked with New York signals, iHeartMedia Classic Rock Q104.3
WAXQ surges up to second 5.2 to 6.6. MediaCo Adult RB 107.5 WBLS dips 6.8
to 6.5. iHeartMedia CHR Z100 WHTZ moves 5.9 to 5.8. Audacy Classic Hits
101.1 WCBS-FM rises 5.3 to 5.4.


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Joe Pesh Joins Mix 95.7 Grand Rapids As Morning Host As Fish & Christine
Head Elsewhere

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 08:54 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213635/joe-pesh-joins-mix-95-7-grand-rapids-as-morning-host-as-fish-christine-head-elsewhere/


Townsquare Media Hot AC Mix 95.7 WLHT Grand Rapids this morning had its outgoing morning show introduce their new morning show.

Big Joe Pesh, who recently exited mornings at Cox Country Y100 KCYY San
Antonio to relocate back to Michigan to take care of his ailing mother and grandmother, will debut the Big Joe Show on Tuesday, October 5.

Pesh is from the Grand Rapids area and previously was producer/co-host of
the Morning Wake Up Call from 2007-2014 on Cumulus Country Thunder 94.5
WTNR. He later worked at WSTO Evansville and Radio Now 100.9 WNOW-FM Indianapolis prior to joining KCYY in April 2020.

With the arrival of Pesh, Fish Calloway and Christine George are departing WLHT. Calloway joined WLHT in August 2017 to reunite with his longtime
on-air partner Connie Curtis. Connie and Fish previously teamed at multiple stations in Wisconsin from 1996-2010 including a decade at CHR “Z104” WZEE Madison. He later spent time as part of the morning show at Hubbard Hot AC “KS 95” 94.5 KSTP-FM Minneapolis and 93.1 Jamz WJQM Madison.

George moved to mornings in January following Curtiss passing from cancer
after originally joining the station as midday host in 2015. A farewell
post on the stations website notes she is relocating to Nashville, while Calloway takes time off and moves forward.

Townsquare is seeking a co-host to join Pesh in mornings.

 Townsquare Media Grand Rapids’ announced today that Mix 95.7 has welcomed the Big Joe Show to weekday mornings in Grand Rapids. The Big Joe Show is helmed by Michigan native Joe Pesh as he returns to West Michigan Morning Radio. 

Joe Pesh has extensive connections to West Michigan and the state. He’s originally from Howell Michigan and began his career in Detroit. He was
most recently heard in Grand Rapids as the host of the Morning Wake Up Call
on 94.5FM. Since moving on from the station in 2014, Joe has found success
in radio markets such as Evansville, Indianapolis, and San Antonio. 

Joe’s desire to come back to West Michigan, where he and his wife met and
got married, was driven by a desire to once again be a part of the West Michigan community. “As a Michigan guy, Im so excited to come back to the city I love! I worked for 7 years in Grand Rapids and fell in love with
West Michigan and even found the love of my life, my amazing wife Lindsey.
It feels great to be back home surrounded by family and friends. I cant
wait to start waking up West Michigan.” 

Joe’s not the only one excited about his return to West Michigan’s airwaves. Mix 95.7 Brand Manager, Ken Evans, added, “I can’t wait to hear what Big Joe brings to Morning Radio in Grand Rapids. While other stations
have cut local mornings, plugged in syndicated shows, and let budgets drive their decision-making, I’m thankful that our local leaders like Doug Montgomery & Jeff Luckoff recognized the need to provide locally generated content for our audience.” 

While we’re sad to see Fish & Christine move on, we wish them nothing but
the best in their choice to take on new adventures. That said, we’re still looking for a co-host to join the team with Big Joe & Producer Steve. Those interested in the position can apply and find out more here: bit.ly/Mix957Mornings. 


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WECK Relaunches As Big WECK

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 06:51 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213628/weck-relaunches-as-big-weck/


Radio One Buffalo has relaunched Oldies 1230 WECK Cheektowaga NY and its
three translators as Big WECK.

The move reformats WECK back to focusing on music from the 1960s and 1970s.
Joe Chille, who just retired as Brand Manager and morning host at
Townsquare Media Soft AC 96.1 The Breeze WMSX Buffalo, has returned to WECK
as afternoon host. Chille was Vice President of Programming and afternoon
host at the station from January 2018 to January 2019.

WECK is also heard on 100.1 W261EB Lancaster, 100.5 W263DC Tonawanda, and
102.9 W275BB Cheektowaga.


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Stino Will Rock WIIL Again

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 05:45 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213633/stino-will-rock-wiil-again/


Alpha Media has come around to announce that Stino Cirigliano rejoined Rock
95 WIIL Rock WIIL Union Grove WI/Waukegan IL as morning co-host back in
August.

Cirigliano originally joined WIIL in January 2018 as afternoon host before exiting in 2020. She has previously hosted afternoons at 100.3 The X KQXR
Boise and nights at 96 K-Rock WRXK Fort Myers after starting her career at 103.9 The Fox WFXF Dundee IL.

WIIL covers the areas north of Chicago and south of Milwaukee.

Alpha Media Gurnee and Active Rocker 95 WIIL ROCK are happy to announce the return of Stino Cirigliano. Stino joins veteran morning show host Tom Kief
as co-host of the WIIL ROCK Morning Show.

Program Director, John Perry stated, The station is excited to have Stino
back! She is a passionate, talented rocker chick that lives and breathes
the rock n roll lifestyle.”

Asked how she feels about her return, Stino had this to say: Im stoked to
be back and excited to be working on the morning show with Tom this time around!

Stino debuted in her new role on August 2, 2021. She will also once again
be hosting the WIIL ROCK Studio East performances live inside Gurnee Mills mall, where Alpha Medias Northern Chicago 4 station cluster is located.


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WQCC Adds Bobby Bones Show

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 05:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213618/wqcc-adds-bobby-bones-show/


Magnum Media Country Kicks 106.3 WQCC La Crosse WI has announced the
addition of the Bobby Bones Show for mornings.

With the addition of Bones show, previous morning hosts Reid Magnum and
wife Chelsey Lynn will be heard on a split 4-6am and 1030am-1pm shift.
Their show also airs from 4-8am on Magnums two Milwaukee area Country
stations: 92.1 VTY Country WVTY Racine and 92.5 Buzz Country WMBZ West
Bend. Reid Chelsey began hosting mornings on WQCC following Magnums acquisition of the station last year. Reid Magnum is the son of Magnum
Media owner David Magnum.

Magnum Media’s “Most Country” KICKS 106.3 WQCC La Crosse announced today the addition of The Bobby Bones Show to its weekday morning lineup. 
Effective immediately, the CMA and ACM Award-winning program now broadcasts Monday through Friday from 6 – 10:30 a.m. CT.  In addition, the station is airing Bones’ weekend countdown program, Country Top 30 with Bobby Bones,
on Saturdays from 6 – 10 a.m. CT, with an encore on Sunday mornings from 6 – 10 a.m. CT, giving KICKS 106.3 listeners their dose of Bobby Bones every day of the week same time, same station.    

Each morning, host Bobby Bones and his co-hosts Amy, Lunchbox and Eddie
welcome the biggest names in country music and entertain listeners with
their unique mix of pop-culture news and information, crazy stunts, and hilarious conversations. Syndicated by Premiere Networks, The Bobby Bones
Show broadcasts on 180 stations and is the #1 country morning show in the
U.S. with millions of weekly listeners. The show received two Country Music Association Awards for National On-Air Personality of the Year, and four Academy of Country Music Awards in the same category. For his work on the program, Bones earned the title of youngest-ever inductee into the
prestigious National Radio Hall of Fame.

Dave Magnum, stated, “We feel great about our progress since bringing KICKS 106.3 into our group 14 months ago.  Reid & Chelsey have hosted mornings
and 27-year stalwart John Stevenson transitioned from mornings to
afternoons.  Now, having Bobby in morning drive, with Reid & Chelsey book ending his show, puts us right where we want to be.  The camaraderie that Bobby has with Country artists in his studio, and the frequency of their visits, gives our KICKS 106.3 listeners the star access that only he can deliver.”    

KICKS 106.3’s new weekday lineup:

Reid & Chelsey 4:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.

The Bobby Bones Show 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Reid & Chelsey 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Kelly Wilde 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

John Stevenson 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Big Time with Whitney Allen 7:00 p.m. – 12 a.m.


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Joe Chille Retires From WMSX

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 04:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213621/joe-chille-retires-from-wmsx/


Townsquare Media Soft AC 96.1 The Breeze WMSX Buffalo NY Brand
Manager/morning host Joe Chille has retired from his full-time duties at
the station.

Update: Chille has quickly joined Radio One Buffalo Oldies Big WECK as afternoon host.

Chille was on his second tour of duty at the station, rejoining in January
2019 after a seven year hiatus. He previously spent 34 years at what was
then Joy 96 WJYE from 1978 until 2012, mostly as Operations Manager/Program Director. During his hiatus from the station, Chille was a District
Supervisor for Tim Hortons then VP/Programming and afternoon host at Oldies 1230 WECK.

Chille will continue to host Public Affairs programming at WMSX.

Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Famer Joe Chille announced his retirement from full-time morning host duties on 96.1 The Breeze (WMSX-FM)
this morning. He also served as the Brand Manager of the station.

Chille says, Townsquare has always been my home, and family to me. After 50 years in the business, I feel that it is time to step away from full-time employment. It is bittersweet, but there are other things I want to do
that will include radio part-time, but more than that enjoy my grandsons
and a granddaughter who is due in December.

Mark Plimpton, Market President of Townsquare Buffalo says, “Joe Chille is
a consummate professional and a wonderful teammate. I am blessed to have
had Joe as my friend for 30 years. We will miss having Joe wake us up and
get us to work and school each day, but we are excited for him as he moves
into this next phase of his life. We are appreciative that he will be able
to take some time away from his “grandpa” duties to help us out on a part-time basis in the future. Thank you, Joe!!”

Chille will remain on the Townsquare Media staff in a part-time role,
including hosting the Public Affairs show.


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Heidi Aiken Departs B93.7 Mornings After 27 Years

Posted: 03 Oct 2021 01:42 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213604/heidi-aiken-departs-b93-7-mornings-after-27-years/


After twenty seven years in mornings at Audacy CHR B93.7 WFBC-FM Greenville
SC, Heidi Aiken has exited the station.

Aiken has been part of the morning show at WFBC-FM since 1994 pre-dating
its flip from Oldies to CHR the following year. She remained following the addition of Hawk Harrison and Tom Steeles Hawk Tom Show in 1997. Those two
and producer/co-host Kato Keller remain in place.

Prior to WFBC-FM, Aiken anchored the morning news at WYFF-TV Greenville and worked at WESC-FM and WSSL in the market as well as WSVN-TV Miami. She
began her career at WNOK Columbia SC.

Aiken wrote a long letter to her audience on her Facebook page:

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September 2021 (8/19 - 9/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 2: Sports Hub Shatters Station Records

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 02:00 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213705/september-2021-8-19-9-15-nielsen-audio-ppm-ratings-day-2-sports-hub-shatters-station-records/


Nielsen Audio has released Day 2 of its monthly four day sweep of ratings
in PPM markets.

Todays releases include Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Denver, Baltimore,
and St. Louis.

All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings.


Radio One Adult RB Majic 102.3/92.7 WMMJ/WDCJ claims the top spot in
Washington DC as it moves 8.9 to 8.8. Hubbard News 103.5 WTOP falls 9.2 to
8.5. Public News/Talk 88.5 WAMU rises 6.6 to 7.4. Howard University Adult
RB 96.3 WHUR falls to fourth 8.0 to 6.7. iHeartMedia AC 97.1 WASH rises 5.5
to 6.1.

Audacy Classic Hits 94.7 The Drive WIAD rises 3.9 to 4.7 for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff notes is its highest share since Summer 1984 as AC WLTT. Audacys 95.5 WPGC (2.7 2.9 3.6) and Radio Ones 93.9 WKYS (2.4 to 3.0) continue the trend of rising Hip Hop stations this month. Classical 90.9 WETA-FM trends up 3.9 4.7 -5.0.

Beasleys 98.5 The Sports Hub WBZ-FM Boston surges up 5.8 to 7.4. Ratings
expert Chris Huff notes that not only is this WBZ-FMs first time atop the Boston market, but it is also the largest share ever for the 98.5
frequency. Beasley Classic Hits 105.7 WROR falls to second 7.5 to 7.2. iHeartMedia News/Talk 1030 WBZ places third up 6.2 to 6.6. iHeartMedia CHR
Kiss 108 WXKS-FM falls 6.8 to 5.8 to place in a fourth place tie with
Beasley Country 102.5 WKLB (6.0 to 5.8).

Audacy Sports 93.7 WEEI-FM also trends up 2.9 3.4 3.9. iHeartMedia Hip
Hop Jamn 94.5 WJMN jumps up 2.4 to 3.1.

Cox Adult RB Hot 105 WHQT reclaims the Miami market lead jumping up 7.7 to
8.7, while sister Soft AC Easy 93.1 WFEZ falls 8.6 to 7.6. Audacy AC 101.5 Lite-FM WLYF holds in third down 6.8 to 6.4. SBS Spanish Oldies Z92.3 WCMQ
is up 5.2 to 5.8. Univision Spanish AC Amor 107.5 WAMR is fifth up 5.1 to
5.4.

In its final monthly as a CHR, Cox CHR Hits 97.3 WFLC trends up 1.9 2.6
3.1. iHeartMedias competing CHR Y100 WHYI dips 3.8 to 3.7, while Audacys
Power 96 WPOW-FM is up 2.0 to 2.3. Cox Hip Hop 99 Jamz WEDR rises 2.7 to
3.4.

The top three in Seattle are all trending downwards. Bonneville News/Talk
97.3 KIRO-FM slips 7.8 7.3 7.1. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 102.5 KZOK
trends down 6.8 5.8 5.4, while Sinclair News 1000 KOMO/97.7 KOMO-FM slips
6.3 5.8 5.4. Public News/Talk 94.9 KUOW-FM is up 4.2 4.7 5.4.
iHeartMedia Classic Hits 95.7 The Jet KJR-FM dips 5.2 to 5.1.

Audacy Rock 99.9 KISW falls 6.4 to 5.0, while co-owned Soft AC 94.1 The
Sound KSWD surges up 3.5 3.9 4.6. Hubbard CHR Movin 92.5 KQMV is down 3.9
to 3.6, while iHeartMedias Hits 106.1 KBKS falls 4.0 to 3.0. Sinclair Hot
AC Star 101.5 KPLZ inches up 2.0 2.4 2.6.

iHeartMedia AC 99.9 KEZ KESZ expands its Phoenix lead up 6.7 to 7.3, while co-owned Variety Hits 95.5 The Mountain KYOT trends up 4.4 5.0 6.1.
Hubbard Rock 98 Rock KUPD jumps up 4.5 to 5.5. iHeartMedia Country 102.5
KNIX rises 4.5 to 4.9, while Conservative Talk 550 KFYI dips 5.0 to 4.5.

Audacy Classic Hits 94.5 KOOL-FM trends down 5.4 4.9 4.5. Hubbard
News/Talk 92.3 KTAR-FM trends up 2.9 3.4 3.7.

Audacy Classic Hits takes sole possession of the Detroit market lead with a
7.2 to 7.4 gain, while Beasley Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX holds at a 7.2. iHeartMedia Adult RB Mix 92.3 WMXD rises 6.2 to 6.7. Audacys duo of News
950 WWJ (5.7 to 5.5) and Sports 97.1 The Ticket WXYT-FM (5.4 to 5.5) tie
for fourth.

On the downswing are Beasley Rock 101.1 WRIF (5.8 4.9 4.5) and
iHeartMedia AC 100.3 WNIC (5.2 4.7 4.4).

iHeartMedia Classic Hits Kool 108 KQQL moves up 7.9 to 8.7 to take sole possession of the Minneapolis/St. Paul market lead. Hubbard Hot AC KS95
KSTP-FM dips 7.9 to 7.6. Public News/Talk 91.1 KNOW-FM rises 7.2 to 7.5. Northwestern Media Christian AC 98.5 KTIS-FM falls 7.2 to 6.2. iHeartMedia Country K102 KEEY holds at a 6.0.

Cumulus Rock 93X KXXR jumps up 4.2 4.7 5.2.

LM San Diego Rhythmic AC Magic 92.5 XHRM San Diego trends up 5.1 6.1 6.8
for what Huff notes is its highest share since May 2009. Audacy Classic
Hits 98.1 Sunny-FM KXSN holds steady in second at a 5.7 share. Public
News/Talk 89.5 KPBS is up 4.6 to 5.2. iHeartMedias Rock 105.3 KIOZ (3.3
4.3 4.7) surges up to a fourth place tie with News/Talk 600 KOGO (4.2 to
4.7).

On the downswing in San Diego, iHeartMedia CHR Channel 93.3 KHTS-FM (5.2 to 3.9), Audacy AC 96.5 KYXY (4.3 3.5 3.3), and LM San Diego CHR Z90.3 XHTZ
(4.0 3.6 3.2). iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 760 KGB rises 1.4 to 2.1.

Radio Training Network Christian AC The Joy FM 91.5 WCIE extends its
newfound lead in Tampa rising 7.8 to 8.6. Cox Soft AC 105.5 WDUV holds at a
7.5 share. Beasley Classic Hits Q105 WRBQ rises 5.3 to 5.7. Cox AC Magic
94.9 WWRM holds at a 5.0 share. Cox Classic Rock 107.3 The Eagle WXGL falls
to fifth down 5.8 to 4.8.

Cox Hot Talk 102.5 The Bone rises 3.7 to 4.4. iHeartMedia Country US 103.5
WFUS is up 3.3 3.5 4.1. Moving downward are iHeartMedia AC Mix 100.7 WMTX (5.0 to 3.6) and Rock 98 Rock WXTB (4.5 to 3.2).

Bonneville Country 98.5 KYGO reclaims the Denver lead rising 6.4 to 7.1,
while sister AC 101.1 KOSI drops 6.5 to 5.9. Public News/Talk 90.1 KCFR
rises 4.5 to 5.3. Audacy Hot AC Alice 105.9 KALC rises 4.4 to 5.1.
iHeartMedia Classic Rock 103.5 The Fox KRFX falls down 6.1 to 4.9.

Following its relaunch as Hits 95.7, iHeartMedias KPTT Denver trends up
2.3 2.7 3.0. Audacy Rhythmic CHR KS 107.5 KQKS trends in the opposite direction 2.7 2.4 1.9. Entravision Spanish AC Suavecita 92.1 KJMN surges
up 2.2 3.0 3.6. iHeartMedia Country 106.7 The Bull KWBL is up 2.5 3.2
3.3, while Bonnesville Sports 104.3 The Fan KKFN rises 2.1 2.5 3.0.

Radio One Adult RB Magic 95.9 WWIN-FM holds its Baltimore lead up 8.1 to
8.6. Audacy AC Todays 101.9 WLIF rises to second up 6.2 to 6.9. iHeartMedia Country 93.1 WPOC falls 6.3 to 5.6. Hearst Rock 98 Rock WIYY dips 5.4 to
5.2. iHeartMedia Variety Hits 102.7 Jack-FM WQSR dips 4.8 to 4.7.

Hubbard Rock 94.7 KSHE St. Louis holds its usual spot atop the market down
11.1 to 11.0. Hubbard Variety Hits 106.5 The Arch WARH holds in second up
7.0 to 7.1. Thanks to the demise of its direct format competitor, Audacy
Adult RB 96.3 The Lou WFUN-FM jumps up 5.8 to 6.8 to tie Gateway Creative Broadcasting Christian AC 99.1 Joy-FM KLJY (7.1 6.8). Hubbard Alternative 105.7 The Point KPNT rises 6.2 to 6.5.

Following its flip from Adult RB Majic 104.9 KMJM-FM to Conservative Talk
104.9 The Patriot, KTLK-FM falls 2.1 to 0.5. iHeart Hip Hop 100.3 The Beat KATZ-FM rises 2.0 to 2.4.

Audacy AC 102.5 KEZK slides 7.4 to 6.1. Both Country stations move in
opposite directions with Hubbards 92.3 WIL trending 4.0 4.3 4.7 and iHeartMedias 93.7 The Bull KSD-FM down 5.2 4.3 3.8.


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Cumulus Promotes Conrad Trautmann To Chief Technology Officer

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 01:43 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213733/cumulus-promotes-conrad-trautmann-to-chief-technology-officer/


Cumulus Media has announced the promotion of Conrad Trautmann to Chief Technology Officer.

Trautman has served as SVP/Technology Operations for Cumulus since 2016.
He previously was EVP/Technology at Westwood One and SVP/Engineering and IT
at Dial Global. Trautmann also held engineering roles in Long Island and Syracuse NY.

CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has elevated Conrad
Trautmann to Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. A member of Cumulus’ executive leadership team, Trautmann reports directly to Mary Berner, President and Chief Executive Officer, CUMULUS MEDIA. He previously served as SVP, Technology Operations for the company.

Trautmann joined CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One in 2000 as EVP, Technology,
and was promoted in February 2016 to SVP, Technology Operations, for
CUMULUS MEDIA. Trautmann is responsible for the oversight of companywide broadcast engineering and information technology, as well as purchasing,
real estate and facilities management across the company. He also serves on
the Radio Technology Committee of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).

Berner said: “Conrad’s contributions to the company over the past 21 years are countless. Unsurprisingly, Conrad has done a particularly commendable
job successfully leading the company through the technical challenges
presented by COVID-19, and by severe weather events we’ve experienced
across the country. He has also been critical to broadening and advancing
the technology that drives our growth platforms in digital and podcasting.
This promotion recognizes the vital role that he continues to play in our success.”



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Rock 92.9 Boston Afternoons Get Hardy

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:47 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213701/hardy-adds-afternoons-at-rock-92-9-boston/


Beasley Media Classic Rock Rock 92.9 WBOS Brookline/Boston has tabbed Rob
Hardy Poole as its new afternoon host.

Poole currently serves as producer/co-host to the Zolak Bertrand Midday
Show on Beasleys 98.5 The Sports Hub WBZ-FM and will continue to do so. He joined WBZ-FM at its 2009 launch from predecessor Rock 104.1 WBCN, where he spent eleven years. He also hosts for SiriusXMs Lithium and Turbo channels.

Hardy succeeds Al Beck in afternoons. Beck continues as a producer and contributor to the Dave Chuck The Freak morning show based at WRIF Detroit
and heard on other Beasley Rock stations including WBOS.

Beasley Media Group announces “Hardy,” current co-host of Boston’s #1 Rated
Zolak Bertrand Midday Show on 98.5 The Sport Hub, has been named as the
new Afternoon Drive Host ROCK 92.9, Boston’s Next Generation of Classic
Rock. He will officially begin his additional duties on Monday, October
11th, 2021.

Hardy has deep roots in Boston Rock Radio, having been a fixture on Bostons legendary rock station, WBCN-FM. In his new role, he will continue to also serve as co-host on the Zolak Bertrand Midday Show.

Adding Hardy to ROCK 92.9 is a no-brainer, said ROCK 92.9 Program Director
Ken West. This reunion with his former BCN jock mate, Adam 12, adds even
more localism, attitude, and music credibility to Bostons Next Generation
of Classic Rock!

“Hardy is one of the most talented, creative people I have ever worked with,” said 98.5 The Sports Hub Program Director Rick Radzik. “His day-to-day role on Zolak Bertrand and with 98.5 will remain the same. Expanding his role locally and within the company is a win for everyone.”

Its great to have the opportunity to play music again on Boston radio, especially right down the hall with my buddy Adam 12,” said Hardy. “I love being able to get back to my roots on a great station like ROCK 92.9.



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KVNI Becomes 92.5 Classic Hits

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:33 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213698/kvni-becomes-92-5-classic-hits/


Morgan Murphy Media has flipped AAA 92.5 Kootenai-FM 1080 KVNI/92.5 K223AN Coeur DAlene ID to Classic Hits 92.5 Classic Hits.

KVNI is now utilizing Westwood Ones Classic Hits-Rock network programming
that features a 1970s and early 80s based playlist with core artists
including Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, The Steve Miller Band, Fleetwood
Mac, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Pat Benatar, Tom Petty, The Cars, Bob
Seger, Bruce Springsteen, and Journey.


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La Pantera Prowls In Hilton Head

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:15 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213695/la-pantera-prowls-in-hilton-head/


Dick Broadcasting has flipped Soft Oldies 96.1 The Island 1130 WHHW/96.1
W241CV Hilton Head Island SC to Regional Mexican La Pantera 96.1.

Cloning the brand and lineup of recently launched La Pantera 105.5 WXQR Jacksonville NC, WHHW will carry the syndicated El Bueno, La Mala, y El Feo
in mornings and La Chiqui Baby in middays. La Texanita is hosting
afternoons on both WXQR and WHHW.

Dick Broadcasting is excited to announce the creation of Beaufort, Bluffton
and Hilton Head, SC’s newest radio station. La Pantera 96.1 FM. Why La Pantera? It translates to “The Panther”! This represents our effort to aggressively serve the Hispanic/Latino community. Why Hispanic? We did extensive research about the Hispanic population in the area, and found
that Beaufort and Jasper County has grown tremendously and projected to
grow even more in the next few years. We recognized that the
Hispanic/Latino community was underserved and it is a must to deliver local information and content to all of the citizens in our area.

The programming will feature some of the best talent in the Country like
the Morning Show “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” (El Bueno, La Mala, y El Feo). Chiqui Baby will cover middays from 10am until 2pm. Local talent will
be on the air from 2pm until Midnight.

“We are so excited about this radio station and the platform it provides
for entertaining and informing the Hispanic/Latino Community in South
Carolina. It will also be a wonderful opportunity for our clients to reach
a portion of the population they have never reached!” said Aaron Wilborn, Market Manager for Dick Broadcasting.

96.1 La Pantera is in a perfect position to serve the Hispanic community
that has been underserved for years. This is an exciting time for DBC as we evolve with our first Hispanic station for the company. said Jason Goodman,
VP of Programming for Dick Broadcasting.

Operations Manager Gabe Reynolds said “Im incredibly proud to be part of a company that believes in doing what radio does best and thats serving our community. La Pantera is one of the most well thought out radio stations I
have ever been a part of. Im excited to see the impact its going to have on
the Low Country and Coastal Empire.”

“Hispanics represent the fastest growing opportunity in our local counties for Dick Broadcasting and our client partners. Our La Pantera format was designed and is programmed by Gerardo Lopez, who has created and
established some of the biggest programs and networks in Spanish language
radio here in the US and in Mexico. La Pantera delivers a mix of music, entertainment and information designed to engage audiences across
generations while providing them with an in-culture friend to accompany
them wherever they want to listen, over the air, on mobile via the La
Pantera app or online said Dick Harlow, COO for Dick Broadcasting.


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TUDN Adds National Spanish Language Rights To MLB

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 08:58 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213692/tudn-adds-national-spanish-language-rights-to-mlb/


Univisions TUDN Radio has announced it has signed a multi-year agreement to
be the official Spanish-language radio partner of MLB in the United States
and Puerto Rico.

The Spanish Sports network will carry select games starting with the 2021 postseason as well as a weekly show “Desde el Diamante” dedicated to MLB. TUDNs coverage will kick-off with coverage of this weeks Wild Card games
with Jose L. Napoles, Jesus Acosta, Alberto “El Beto” Ferreiro, and Luis Quiñones serving as game broadcasters.

Univision’s TUDN, the multimedia sports brand of Univision Communications Inc., and Major League Baseball today announced a multi-year agreement
naming TUDN Radio the official Spanish-language radio partner of MLB in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

The deal brings fans exclusive Spanish-language coverage on TUDN Radio of select games throughout the MLB Postseason and all the action from each
World Series contest. Additionally, TUDN Radio will produce “Desde el Diamante” (From the Diamond), a daily, 60-minute radio program dedicated to the latest news and information around Major League Baseball. In 2022, TUDN Radio will also be home to select regular season games, as well as Major
League Baseball’s annual Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.

“We are thrilled to partner with Major League Baseball to deliver coverage
of America’s pastime to Spanish-speaking audiences around the country,” said Jesus Lara, President, Univision Radio. “This deal showcases our commitment to growing the sport with our broad fan base on a national
level, and complements the exclusive, world-class local team coverage that Univision stations are known for.”

“We’re excited to start our Postseason with Univision’s TUDN Radio as our official Spanish-language partner in the U.S.,” said Dominick Balsamo, MLB Senior Vice President, Global Media & Business Development. “With a live daily show devoted to the latest news around the league, in addition a first-class presentation of national game broadcasts, we’re sure our fans will enjoy the complete coverage that TUDN is set to deliver.”

Coverage begins during the Wild Card round, as the New York Yankees meet
the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park today, October 5, at 8:08 p.m. ET and the
St. Louis Cardinals travel to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers tomorrow,
October 6, at 8:10 p.m. ET. Jose L. Napoles, Jesus Acosta, Alberto “El Beto” Ferreiro, and Luis Quiñones will serve as TUDN Radio’s broadcast team. TUDN Radio is accessible via the TUDN app, Uforia app, and radio affiliates. The TUDN Radio broadcast schedule will be updated throughout
the playoffs and is available to view here.

The deal joins Univision’s robust portfolio of existing baseball rights in major local markets, where the Company already serves as the exclusive Spanish-language flagship station and radio broadcast rightsholder for the Arizona Diamondbacks (KHOV 105.1 FM), Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox
(WRTO 1200 AM), Houston Astros (TUDN 93.3 FM), Los Angeles Dodgers (KTNQ 
1020 AM), Miami Marlins (Radio Mambi WAQI 710 AM), New York Mets (WADO 1280
AM & Que Buena 92.7 FM), and Texas Rangers (KFLC 1270 AM). A full list of
TUDN Radio stations and affiliates is available to view here.

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September 2021 (8/19 - 9/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: New Records
For WHJY, WAPE & WMFS

Posted: 07 Oct 2021 02:00 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213847/september-2021-8-19-9-15-nielsen-audio-ppm-ratings-day-4-new-records-for-whjy-wape-wmfs/


The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audios PPM releases bring Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, West Palm Beach, Memphis, and
Hartford.

All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings.


Waterloo Media Variety Hits 103.5 Bob-FM KBPA extends its Austin market
lead to a 3.5 share margin with its 10.4 to 11.0 gain, while Public
News/Talk 90.1 KUT-FM drops 9.0 to 7.5. iHeartMedia Country 98.1 KVET-FM
jumps up 6.3 to 7.4 for third. Theres a massive drop down to the next
stations as AAA 98.9 KUTX (5.1 to 4.9), Waterloo Media News/Talk 590/99.7
KLBJ (5.0 to 4.9), and Audacy AC Majic 95.5 KKMJ (4.9 to 4.9) are in a three-way tie for fourth.

Univisions duo of Spanish AC Amor 107.7 KLJA (2.9 4.1 4.5) and Regional Mexican Que Buena 104.3 KLQB (2.4 to 3.8) surge up in Austin. Waterloo
Media Classic Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM falls 3.6 to 2.6.

Public News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM holds a three share lead in Raleigh with a
9.8 to 10.9 gain. Capitol Broadcasting AC Mix 101.5 WRAL-FM rises to second
up 7.5 to 7.9. Radio One Adult R&B Foxy 107.1/104.3 WFXC/WFXK slips 8.1 to
7.2. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk Talk 106.1 WTKK jumps up 4.8 to 6.4.
Curtis Media Variety Hits 96.1 BBB WBBB rebounds 4.9 to 5.8.

Curtis Media Country 94.7 WQDR-FM drops down 6.0 to 4.2 for what is its
lowest share since 1972.

Cumulus Media Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK Indianapolis remains on top steady
with a 9.4 share. Emmis AC B105.7 WYXB trends up 6.5 7.6 8.1. Radio One
Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM places third down 8.2 to 7.9. Emmis News/Talk 93.1 WIBC-FM is fourth down 8.0 to 7.4. Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS (5.8 6.3
6.9) trends up to tie Public News/Talk 90.1 WFYI-FM (6.7 to 6.9).

The loss of its AM signal has not hurt Emmis Sports 93.5/107.5 The Fan
WIBC-HD2 as it jumps up 4.4 to 5.5, for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff is
the highest share recorded by an HD2 fed signal. Radio One Hip Hop Hot 96.3 WHHH rises 2.0 to 2.9. Trending down in Indianapolis are iHeartMedia
Classic Rock Q95 WFBQ (5.8 5.5 4.6) and Cumulus AC 107.9 The Mix WNTR
(3.8 3.4 2.9).

Talk dominates Milwaukee with Good Karmas 620/103.3 WTMJ up 8.2 to 9.1 and iHeartMedias 1130 WISN trending up 6.8 7.2 8.9. Saga Classic Rock
Hometown Rock 96.5 WKLH rises to third 6.9 7.1 7.5. iHeartMedia Classic
Hits 95.7 Big-FM WRIT falls 7.6 to 6.6. Audacy Hot AC 99.1 The Mix WMYX
rises 5.3 to 6.1.

Milwaukee Radio Alliance Alternative FM 102.1 WLUM rises 4.2 to 5.0. Public News/Talk 90.7 WUMW trends up 3.7 4.6 4.9. Audacy CHR 103.7 Kiss-FM WXSS trends down 3.6 3.3 2.6.

Cumulus News/Talk 99.7 WTN WWTN holds steady at its record 7.8 share to tie
for the Nashville lead for the first time with Midwest Communications
Variety Hits 96.3 Jack-FM WCJK (8.5 to 7.8). Midwest AC Mix 92.9 WJXA rises
6.7 to 7.1. A pair of iHeartMedia station trend up into the top five with
CHR 107.5 The River WRVW (5.6 to 6.7) and Classic Rock 105.9 The Rock WNRQ
(5.1 5.3 6.3)

Also trending up in Nashville are Public News/Talk 91.3 WPLN-FM (3.2 3.9
4.9), Cumulus Sports 104.5 The Zone WGFX (3.2 4.2 4.8), and iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 1510/98.3 WLAC (1.9 2.1 2.9) with Huff noting that is
its highest share since January 2013. Cumulus Country 95.5 Nash Icon WSM-FM trends down 7.4 7.0 5.6.

iHeartMedia Rock 94.1 WHJY rises 11.7 to 12.2 for what Huff notes is the stations largest share ever. Cumulus CHR 92 Pro-FM WPRO-FM surges up 5.8
6.5 8.1. Halls Cat Country 98.1 WCTK dips 8.4 to 7.7. Cumulus AC Lite
105.1 WWLI jumps up 5.8 to 7.6. iHeartMedia Classic Hits B101.5 WWBB trends down 6.6 5.8 4.8.

Renda AC 96.1 WEJZ rises 9.9 to 10.1 to claim sole possession of
Jacksonvilles lead. Cox Classic Rock 96.9 The Eagle WJGL falls 9.9 to 8.9
for second, while sister News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM rises 7.9 to 8.2.
iHeartMedia Adult R&B V101.5 WSOL rises to fourth 7.2 to 7.5, while
co-owned Country 99.1 WQIK holds steady at a 7.2.

Jacksonvilles CHR battle sees iHeartMedias 97.9 Kiss-FM WKSL trending up
2.7 3.0 3.7, while Coxs 95.1 WAPE falls 3.1 2.9 2.5, which Huff notes
is a new record low in the history of the brand.

iHeartMedia Hip Hop 93.3 The Beat WJBT trends up 5.2 6.2 6.4. Cox Soft AC Easy 102.9 WEZI trends down 6.4 5.3 5.0, while Renda Country 99.9 Gator Country WGNE slips 5.2 4.0 3.4.

Audacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG holds the lead in Greensboro down 11.3 to 11.0, while sister Variety Hits 98.7 Simon WSMW trends up to second 9.2 10.0
10.6. Dick Broadcasting Classic Rock Rock 92 WKRR dips 10.1 to 9.7.
iHeartMedia AC Mix 99.5 WMAG trends down 9.5 8.3 8.0. Audacy Hip Hop 102
Jamz WJMH rises 5.7 to 6.4.

iHeartMedia AC Kool 105.5 WOLL jumps up 6.8 to 8.3 to take the West Palm
Beach market lead. Hubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF trends down 9.2 8.3 8.0,
while sister Classic Hits Sunny 107.9 WEAT is up 5.2 5.6 6.8. Hubbard
Adult R&B X102.3 WMBX trends up 4.2 4.6 5.4. iHeartMedia Classic Rock
Gater 98.7 WKGR rises 3.9 to 4.2 to tie Public News/Talk 91.3 WLRN (4.1 to 4.2).

iHeartMedias duo of Adult R&B V101 KJMS (10.6 to 10.9) and Gospel 95.7 Hallelujah-FM WHAL-FM (9.4 to 9.6) lead Memphis. Cumulus Adult R&B 103.5
WRBO is third down 8.6 to 8.2. Audacy AC 104.5 The River WRVR is fourth
down 7.8 to 7.6, while iHeartMedia Hip Hop K97 WHRK rises 6.7 7.2 7.3.

Audacy Sports ESPN 92.9 680 WMFS/92.9 WMFS-FM trends up 3.2 4.0 4.3,
which Chris Huff notes is a record high for the FM.

Audacy AC Lite 100.5 WRCH leads Hartford while trending down 12.4 10.8
9.7. iHeartMedia Country 92.5 WWYZ slips 8.8 to 7.9. Public News/Talk 90.5
WNPR is third 7.8 to 7.7. Audacy Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM is fourth up 6.6 to
6.8, while sister Hip Hop Hot 93.7 WZMX trends up 5.1 5.8 6.4.


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Suzi Klonk Rises To WDRC-FM Brand Manager

Posted: 07 Oct 2021 12:03 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213851/suzi-klonk-rises-to-wdrc-fm-brand-manager/


Full Power Radio Classic Rock 102.9 The Whale WDRC-FM Hartford has promoted middays host Suzi Klonk to Brand Manager and Music Director.

Klonk joined WDRC-FM in 2014 following the sale of Rock 106.9 WCCC-FM to Educational Media Foundation. She spent over a decade at WCCC-FM, mostly in afternoons, after starting as an intern. Since joining WDRC-FM, she has
risen from fill-ins to nights to middays.

Full Power Radio announced today that it has promoted Suzi Klonk as “102.9 The Whale” WDRC Music Director/Brand Manager.

“Suzi is a winner and knows the Hartford/New Haven market street by street and sings along with the Classic Rock she plays while doing her mid-day
show, according to John Fuller, President of Full Power Radio.

Klonk started as an intern on Michael Picozzi’s afternoon show on WCCC-FM. She hit her head the first day on the job and from that moment on Picozzi started calling her Klonk and the rest is history. Klonk has been a part
of the Hartford radio market for two decades. Suzi Klonk lives in
Manchester Connecticut with her husband Jonathan.

“I am excited for Suzi and know that her passion and determination will
take 102.9 The Whale WDRC to the next level,” Fuller added”.


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WPHT Promotes Greg Stocker To Brand Manager

Posted: 07 Oct 2021 09:24 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213844/wpht-promotes-greg-stocker-to-brand-manager/


Audacy has promoted Greg Stocker to Brand Manager of Conservative Talk 1210 WPHT Philadelphia.

Stocker has been with WPHT for his entire career since starting as an
intern in 2003. He was producer of the Michael Smerconish Show from 2005 to 2013 and has been Executive Producer Rich Zeolis morning show since then.
He was promoted to Assistant Program Director in 2019.

Stocker fills half of the position that had been held by Spike Eskin until
his move to WFAN New York earlier this year. Eskins primary duties were programming Sports 94.1 WIP Philadelphia, but added oversight of WPHT when Jared Hart departed the station in July 2019.

Stocker initially joined the company as an intern in 2003 after obtaining a degree in TV/Radio from Northampton County Community College. From 2005
through 2013, he was producer of “The Michael Smerconish Show” and since 2014, he has been executive producer of “The Rich Zeoli Show.” In 2019, he was named Assistant Brand Manager in addition to his producing role.

Audacy promotes Greg Stocker to Brand Manager of Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
(WPHT-AM) in Philadelphia, effective immediately. In this role, Stocker
will oversee content strategy, talent, operations and branding for the
station.

“I’m so pleased to see Greg earn this well-deserved recognition for his hard work and commitment to WPHT,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Philadelphia. “Greg brings a passion
for talk radio to his role and is the perfect manager to lead WPHT and our newly expanded local lineup along with some of the biggest names on the national stage.”

“Its truly an honor to be leading this legendary radio station,” said Stocker. “I have an amazing team and Im excited to guide us all into the
next phase of WPHTs evolution.”

Stocker initially joined the company as an intern in 2003 after obtaining a degree in TV/Radio from Northampton County Community College. From 2005
through 2013, he was producer of “The Michael Smerconish Show” and since 2014, he has been executive producer of “The Rich Zeoli Show.” In 2019, he was named Assistant Brand Manager in addition to his producing role.


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Karina Farias Joins Edison Research

Posted: 07 Oct 2021 09:18 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213842/karina-farias-joins-edison-research/


Edison Research is pleased to announce that radio veteran Karina Farias
will be joining the company as Project Coordinator. Farias recently stepped down from her roles as Program Director and morning co-host of KUFX-FM in
San Jose to return to her home state of Texas.

Farias’s previous radio stops include MD/APD/afternoons at KVMK-FM and
MD/APD of KNDE-HD2 in Bryan-College Station, TX, talent at KILT-FM in
Houston, and MD of KOIT-FM and KOIT-HD2 in San Francisco. A graduate of
Texas AM University, Farias started her radio career in McAllen, TX as a morning show intern on KTEX-FM.

Edison Research President Larry Rosin noted, Karina’s experience in audio combined with her passion for research will be a great fit, and were
excited to have her join the team.”

Farias added, “My enthusiasm for research is matched only by my love for
the audio industry, so I am eager to combine my interests and skills with
the many types of research projects that Edison conducts.”

Farias, based in San Antonio, will be directing an array of market research projects with a focus on audio and media clients. She will also take a role
in Edison Research’s election research.



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Fox Sports Returns To Boise

Posted: 07 Oct 2021 09:14 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213839/fox-sports-returns-to-boise/


Iliad Media Group has announced the launch of Fox Sports Boise on 99.9
K260CU Boise/KSRV-HD2 Ontario OR.

The station will run the national Fox Sports Radio lineup around the clock.
It returns the network to the Boise market for the first time since
Townsquare Media flipped “105.5 The Fan” 630 KFXD/105.5 K288HG to Hip Hop Power 105.5 in October 2020.

The launch comes as K260CU completes its move into Boise from Emmett ID
where it simulcast Oldies Kool 101.5 1260 KKOO Weiser/101.5 K268CU Boise.


Iliad Media Group announced today the debut of the new FOX Sports Boise
99.9 (KSRV-HD2) in Boise, Idaho, effective Thursday, October 7th. Fox
Sports Boise 99.9 is Iliad Media Group’s station.

FOX Sports Boise 99.9 will broadcast FOX Sports Radio’s industry-leading programming 24/7, featuring a complete lineup of live sports entertainment shows, including: “Two Pros and a Cup of Joe” with LaVar Arrington, Brady Quinn and Jonas Knox, “The Dan Patrick Show,” “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” “Straight Outta Vegas with RJ Bell,”
“The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker,” “The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon” and “The Ben Maller Show.”

Regional Operations Manager James Garner said: “We are thrilled to bring
Fox Sports radio back to Boise. Our listeners will have access to the best names in sports talk, and 24/7 access to the best sports programming in the industry.”

Weekday programming lineup:

Two Pros and a Cup of Joe 4 a.m. – 7 a.m. MT

The Dan Patrick Show 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. MT

The Herd with Colin Cowherd 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. MT

The Doug Gottlieb Show 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MT

Straight Outta Vegas with R.J. Bell 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. MT

The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker   5 p.m. – 8 p.m. MT

The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon  8 p.m. – 12 a.m. MT

The Ben Maller Show 12 a.m. – 4 a.m. MT



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Audacy Promotes Tim Clarke To SVP/Digital Audio Content; Mike Thomas Joins
As Boston SVP/Market Manager

Posted: 07 Oct 2021 07:16 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213833/audacy-promotes-tim-clarke-to-svp-digital-audio-content-mike-thomas-joins-as-boston-svp-market-manager/


Audacy has announced it has promoted Tim Clarke to SVP/Digital Audio
Content and tapped Mike Thomas as its new Boston SVP/Market Manager.

Clarke joined Audacy in March as the SVP/Market Manager for Boston after spending his career at Cox Media Group in multiple programming and digital roles. Clarke served as VP/Audience Content for Cox from February 2018
until his departure. He worked on-air at 106.1 WBLI Patchogue NY eventually rising to Music Director in 2008. He then programmed CHR’s 95.1 WAPE Jacksonville FL from 2009-2011 and “Hot 101.5” WPOI Tampa from 2011-2013 before rising to Director of Digital Audience for Cox Radio in December
2013.

Thomas returns to Boston after serving as Market Manager for Good Karma
Brands Sports ESPN 1000 WMVP since December 2019. Thomas previously
programmed 98.5 The Sports Hub WBZ-FM for CBS Radio and Beasley from its
launch in 2009 until his 2019 departure. Thomas also programmed Classic
Rock 100.7 WZLX from 2006 to 2017 and served as Vice President of Sports Programming during his tenure in Boston. He also programmed Rock stations KGB-FM San Diego, WFBQ Indianapolis, WTUE Dayton, WYMG Springfield IL and
WIRX Benton Harbor MI during his career.

Audacy has elevated Tim Clarke to Senior Vice President, Digital Audio
Content on the company’s central digital team, effective immediately.

In this role, Clarke will be responsible for audio content across the
Audacy digital platform, which includes the Audacy app, Audacy.com, and Audacy’s station websites. Clarke will drive strategy and execution for new exclusive and original content for the platform and will have oversight of Audacy’s new exclusive digital music stations. He will also be responsible for the digital audio experiences of Audacy’s portfolio of broadcast stations, local and national station affiliates, and podcast partners.
Clarke will work alongside Pam Russo, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Audacy digital platform; and John Pacino, Executive Vice President of Product. He will also work closely with Executive Vice
President and Head of Programming Jeff Sottolano and Audacy’s programming
and content teams across the company to develop new and innovative listener experiences by combining the technology of the platform with Audacy’s best-in-class audio content and talent, while collaborating with podcast
studio leadership and local teams and talent to further enhance and grow Audacy’s local podcast content and audience.

“Tim is a rising star in our industry and we’re excited to add his talents and capabilities to our digital business,” said J.D. Crowley, Chief Digital Officer, Audacy. “He brings rich experience leading content and consumer strategies that we trust will enable him to help us further elevate our
mission of delivering dynamic digital audio content through a
listener-friendly platform every day.”

“I am truly honored to join our industry-leading digital and content teams
as we build the future of audio with Audacy,” said Clarke. “A sincere thanks to the team at Audacy, including Mark Hannon and my colleagues in Boston. I have loved working with the incredible people and brands in this market and look forward to seeing their continued success under Mike
Thomas’ leadership.”

Clarke joined Audacy in March 2021. He previously served as Vice President
of Content and Audience for Cox Media Group (CMG). In this role, he oversaw
all content, programming, marketing and digital audience strategies for the company’s radio properties. Prior to that, Clarke was Senior Director of Digital Audience, where he was responsible for digital content, audience
and product strategy for CMG’s radio stations. Other positions with Cox
Media Group include Director of Branding and Programming for CMG Tampa’s “Hot 101.5” WPOI-FM, Director of Social Media for all six of CMG’s Tampa properties, Program Director at CMG Jacksonville’s WAPE-FM and Music
Director for CMG Long Islands WBLI-FM. In 2011, Clarke was honored by
Edison Research as one of their “Top 30 Under 30” in media.

Audacy subsequently welcomes Mike Thomas to succeed Clarke as Senior Vice President and Market Manager of its Boston market. In this role, Thomas
will oversee the market’s six stations including Big 103 (WBGB-FM), Magic 106.7 (WMJX-FM), Mix 104.1 (WWBX-FM) WEEI (WEEI-FM), WEEI (WEEI-AM) and
WVEI (WVEI-AM), effective November 1.

“I am thrilled to welcome Mike back to Boston to lead Audacy’s leading brands here,” said Mark Hannon, Regional President, Audacy. “Mike’s a proven winner and his leadership will be critical in moving the business forward. I also want to thank Tim Clarke for the exceptional job he has
done this past year and wish him continued success as he moves to our
central digital team.”

“Boston evokes memories of great times and celebrations,” said Thomas.” “When Mark Hannon reached out about coming back and leading such a diverse group of stations, it was exhilarating! I cant wait to reconnect with a lot
of talented people, some which I spent over a dozen years working
side-by-side with, and celebrating many more victories.”

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