Paul Finebaum Joins ESPN

Paul Finebaum ESPN Radio SEC Network 94.5 WJOX 97.3 The Zone WZNN

After departing Cumulus' 94.5 WJOX Birmingham and his regionally syndicated network in January, Paul Finebaum has a new home. The Wall Street Journal reports that Finebaum will relocate to Charlotte, NC and join ESPN. At ESPN, Finebaum will host a radio show, make appearances on television … [Continue reading]

FCC Sets Mutual Exclusive Translator Settlement Period

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As it continues to go through the backlog of the 2003 translator applications, the FCC has set a two month period for those translators in the non-reserved commercial band for mutually exclusive applications to come to settlement agreements or resolve their overlap technically. The translators have … [Continue reading]

No Longer Streaming Worldwide

Saga Communications Limit Streaming Stream IP Block KKGO Mount Wilson Saul Levine

Saga Communications has revealed plans to begin to limit many of their station webcasts to local markets. The company will join Mount Wilson Broadcasting's "Go Country 105" KKGO Los Angeles which limits streaming listeners to those within California. Saga's move, which comes after eliminating … [Continue reading]

Alpha Launches Two New Morning Shows In Portland

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Alpha Broadcasting has launched new morning shows at two of its Portland, OR stations. Country "98.7 The Bull" KUPL completes its revamp from January with the debut of the "Morning Bull Ride With Howie, Monica, and Jake". Station vet Jake Byron is being joined by former "Alice 105.9" KALC Denver … [Continue reading]

WMYT Wilmington To Return

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After moving their Christian Talk programming off of 106.7 WMYT Carolina Beach/Wilmington, NC last November, the station will return with Conservative Talk on Monday, June 3. The station, to be branded as "My Talker", will be run by former WAAV host Curtis Wright. Wright will also host mornings … [Continue reading]

Drew & Mike Out; Dave & Chuck In At WRIF

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Update 5/20: WRIF has officially announced that Dave & Chuck The Freak will debut on the station on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00am. The duo will be joined by their CIMX co-host Lisa Way. Original Report 5/8: A morning show change is about to take place at Greater Media Rock 101.1 WRIF Detroit. As … [Continue reading]

Clear Channel Meets With FCC Over Future Of AM

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FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai and his Chief of Staff, Matthew Berry met with a pair of Clear Channel executives last week to discuss proposals pertaining to the future of the AM band. Jeff Littlejohn, … [Continue reading]

What’s Next For 106.5 Jacksonville?

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Update 5/19: WOKV has announced that Wednesday, May 22 will be the last day the station will be heard on 106.5. Update 5/17: Cox's call letter applications give the next hint for what's coming to … [Continue reading]

My Indianapolis Mix Up

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A revamp appears to be on the way to Entercom Adult Hits "My 107.9" WNTR Indianapolis. Domain registrations for 1079TheMixOnline.com, Indys1079TheMix.com, and IndysMix.com were made on May 15. … [Continue reading]

More MoreFM’s On The Way?

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Update 5/17: More details on the More brand: WBEB Philadelphia has rebranded its All-80's HD2 subchannel as "More-FM" to prevent the brand from being picked up elsewhere. WBEB pulled a similar move … [Continue reading]

Stephens Media To Expand In Tulsa

Stephens Media Times-Shamrock Shamrock 94.1 The Sound Lite LiteFM Z104.5 The Edge KTSO KMYZ KXOJ

Update 5/17: While still not official, we have further indications that Stephens Media Group will acquire Times-Shamrock's duo in Tulsa. Stephens has placed a job posting for a cluster Promotions … [Continue reading]

H2O Dallas Becomes Hot 107.9

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Update 5/17: KESS completed its shift to Rhythmic CHR as it rebranded as "Hot 107.9" at noon today. The station is promoting "The 107 Days Of Summer". After taking a few hours after launch to even … [Continue reading]