When The First Voice Signs Off, An Era Comes To An End
Every great radio station has a voice that becomes part of its identity. For 97.1 The Drive in Chicago, that voice has always been Bob Stroud. When the station launched…
End Of An Era: Mollie Watson Signs Off From Q102 After 16 Years
One of Cincinnati radio’s most familiar voices is preparing to close a remarkable chapter. After 16 years with Q102 (WKRQ), Mollie Watson will step away from the station following today’s…
Angi Taylor Returns To Twin Cities Airwaves As KS95 Begins Search For New Afternoon Host
A familiar voice is returning to Minneapolis-St. Paul, at least for now. Angi Taylor has been selected to serve as interim afternoon host on KS95 (KSTP-FM) while Hubbard Radio searches…
Quietly, Greg FM May Be Building Radio’s Next Big Success Story
Not every industry shift begins with a press release. Sometimes it starts with one station. Then another. Then a handful more. Before long, people stop asking, “Who’s trying it?” and…
What “Local Radio” Is Supposed To Mean
So what does “Local Radio” mean today? It means becoming ingrained in a local community. It means paying attention to the basics. A live, local morning show and mostly local…
Black Public Radio Network Launches To Unite Stations Nationwide In Historic New Chapter
A groundbreaking collaboration is bringing together some of the nation’s most influential public radio voices with a shared vision for the future. Fifteen public radio stations from across the United…
What If Every Job Worked Like Radio?
Before You Read This… Suspend Reality For Five Minutes. Radio people have been living through a fascinating experiment. Every year, another station automates another shift. Another market centralizes another department.…
Veteran Broadcast Journalist Stacy Lyn Joins Worldwide News Network
The rapid buildout of Red Apple Audio Networks’ Worldwide News Network just added another familiar voice to its growing national lineup. Veteran broadcaster Stacy Lyn has joined the network, bringing…
Kiss FM Lands in Mobile—and the Top 40 Battle Just Got a Whole Lot Louder
If you thought the battle for Mobile’s younger listeners was already competitive… Think again. iHeartMedia has officially dropped a brand-new player into the market, flipping 99.5 FM (W258AY/WRKH-HD2) from sports…
ESPN Radio Brings Mike Golic And Mike Golic Jr. Back To Weekday Lineup In Major Programming Refresh
One of sports radio’s most recognizable names is returning to familiar territory. ESPN Radio has unveiled a revamped weekday schedule that features the return of Mike Golic and Mike Golic…