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NRG Media to Sell Omaha Cluster to Usher


NRG Media LLC has signed a contract and is filing an application with the FCC for the transfer of five radio outlets in Omaha-Council Bluffs to Usher Media LLC. Included in the deal are 5kW KOIL-AM (1290)/Omaha, 25kW KOPW-FM (106.9)/Plattsmouth, 10kW KOZN-AM (1620) & 25kW KZOT-AM (1180)/Bellevue, and 100kW KQKQ-FM More

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Val Carolin Retires as Salem Media Names New RGM Leaders
Jason Mosher and Mike Murphy
Jason Mosher and Mike Murphy
Salem Media announced that veteran broadcast executive Val Carolin has retired, effective January 30, 2026, concluding a career spanning more than four decades in the broadcast media industry. Salem President of Broadcast Media Allen Power praised Carolin's leadership and More

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Beasley Names Kevin LeGrett Chief Business Officer
Kevin LeGrett
Kevin LeGrett
Beasley Media Group has named industry veteran Kevin LeGrett as Chief Business Officer, effective Monday, February 2. In the newly created role, LeGrett will work closely with Chief Operating Officer Brian Beasley to help unify the company's business operations, with a focus on aligning revenue strategy, More

Why New As-Run Data Could Reset Radio's MMM Role
Cumulus Media and Westwood One
Cumulus Media and Westwood One
A new blog post from Westwood One argues that media mix modelers should reassess how radio is evaluated, citing the availability of weekly, as-run radio delivery data as a meaningful "trend break" from historical measurement practices. The post, published by Cumulus Media | Westwood One's Audio Active More

Connoisseur Names Sommer Frisk Palm Springs Manager
Sommer Frisk
Sommer Frisk
Connoisseur Media has appointed Sommer Frisk as Market Manager for its cluster in Palm Springs, expanding her role to include Regional Manager responsibilities for Alaska and Salt Lake City. Frisk brings more than 25 years of broadcast and media experience. Most recently, she served as Vice President and More

WKOY Lets Listeners Pick New Morning Show Successor
WKOY (100.9 The Eagle) in Bluefield-Princeton
WKOY (100.9 The Eagle) in Bluefield-Princeton
Classic Rock WKOY (100.9 The Eagle) in Bluefield-Princeton is turning to its audience to help determine the station's next morning show following the retirement of the long-running John Boy & Billy program. Working with Radio Consulting Services owner and consultant Jon Holiday, More

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BFOA Honors Ernest Liebre With Lombardo Spirit Award
Ernest A. Liebre
Ernest A. Liebre
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named Ernest A. Liebre, Senior Vice President and Institutional Financial Advisor at CAPTRUST, as the recipient of the Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Liebre has been a longtime supporter of the Broadcasters Foundation and has advised the organization on its More

Muzzy Broadcasting Named Small Business of the Year
Muzzy Broadcasting
Muzzy Broadcasting
Muzzy Broadcasting operating stations in Central Wisconsin has been named Small Business of the Year by the Portage County Business Council at its annual dinner and awards ceremony. The award recognizes a company with 25 or fewer employees that demonstrates sustained sales growth, strong human relations, the More

MaxxKonnect Adds Steve Griesbach as Senior Engineer
Steve Griesbach
Steve Griesbach
MaxxKonnect has named Steve Griesbach Senior Engineer for the Southeastern U.S., expanding its technical services team. Based out of the company's Birmingham, Alabama offices, Griesbach will support MK-serviced stations across the region and assist the MKts build team on projects nationwide. Griesbach More

"Bucky & BK" Join 1300 The Zone Afternoons in Austin
Bucky Godbolt and Brad Kellner
Bucky Godbolt and Brad Kellner
iHeartMedia's Sports KVET (1300 The Zone), Austin's flagship radio station for University of Texas athletics, has added "Bucky & BK" show to its weekday lineup. The program will air from 5-7pm CT beginning Monday, February 2. Hosted by former Texas Longhorns running backs coach Bucky Godbolt and veteran More

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KRMG Promotes Skyler Cooper to Morning News, APD
Skyler Cooper
Skyler Cooper
102.3 KRMG Tulsa has promoted Skyler Cooper to morning news host and Assistant Program Director. Cooper moves from KRMG Afternoon News, where he developed a reputation for strong news judgment, in-depth interviews, and community engagement. His new on-air role has him leading the KRMG Morning News weekdays More

Bleav Names Jonathan Dianora VP/Sales, Revenue Ops
Jonathan Dianora
Jonathan Dianora
Bleav has appointed Jonathan Dianora as Vice President of Sales and Revenue Operations, tasking him with overseeing advertising partnerships and advancing the company's revenue strategy as it continues to scale its multi-platform content business. Bleav said Dianora will lead efforts to expand brand More

JVC Launches Rebel Radio 100.1 in Panama City Beach
WRXB-FM (Rebel Radio) Panama City Beach, FL
WRXB-FM (Rebel Radio) Panama City Beach, FL
JVC Broadcasting has launched WRXB-FM as Rebel Radio (100.1 FM), introducing a new Country format to Panama City Beach, FL that emphasizes depth and variety over tightly focused playlists. The station debuts with nearly 3,000 songs in active rotation, drawing from country music spanning the 1960s through the More

Andrew Cuomo Launches New Talk Show on WABC Radio
WABC New York
WABC New York
WABC Radio New York has launched a new weekly talk program, The Pulse of the People, hosted by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The one-hour show premiered Sunday at 5pm and centers on listener calls and open discussion of issues affecting New Yorkers statewide. Positioned More

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Don Lemon, Journalist Georgia Fort Arrested Over Protest
Don Lemon
Don Lemon
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon and Minnesota independent journalist Georgia Fort were among four people arrested by federal agents in connection with a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to statements from the U.S. Department of Justice and multiple media reports. U.S. More

KIRO Newsradio Adds Chad Benson to Weeknight Lineup
Chad Benson
Chad Benson
KIRO Newsradio Seattle has announced the addition of The Chad Benson Show to its weekday schedule, beginning Monday, February 2. The program will air Monday through Friday from 7-10 p.m. KIRO said the move strengthens its evening news and talk offerings, bringing a nationally syndicated host known for More

Tom Donahue Remembers Talk Radio Pioneer David Gold
David Gold
David Gold
Veteran talk radio host and programmer Tom Donahue is remembering the late David Gold, a pioneering conservative talk radio voice whose influence stretched across decades and markets. In a personal tribute, Donahue reflects on Gold's openness to ideas, his willingness to tackle controversial topics, and the More

CRS 2026 Unveils Three-Day Research Lineup
CRS 2026
CRS 2026
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has announced a trio of research presentations set for CRS 2026, reinforcing its focus on delivering actionable audience insights to the country radio and music industry. Taking place March 18-20, CRS 2026 will feature a different in-depth research project each day, offering More

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Radio Hall of Fame Opens 2026 Nomination Process
Radio Hall of Fame
Radio Hall of Fame
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced that the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will begin accepting suggestions for the 2026 induction class starting Sunday, February 1. The nomination window will remain open through Tuesday, March 31 at 11:59pm PT. More

FCC Codifies Foreign Ownership Review Rules
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has formally codified its foreign ownership review requirements, aiming to preserve national security safeguards while providing clearer, more consistent guidance for foreign investment in FCC-licensed entities. Adopted by Report and Order on January 29, the More

105.1 The Fan Named New Radio Home of Portland Timbers
KRSK-FM (105.1 The Fan) Portland OR
KRSK-FM (105.1 The Fan) Portland OR
KRSK-FM (105.1 The Fan) has been named the new flagship radio home of the Portland Timbers under a new partnership with Audacy in Portland, OR. As part of the agreement, Timbers matches will air across the FAN Sports Network on 105.1 FM and 1080 AM, with many games simulcast on both More

K-LOVE Closes on Purchase of Two Milwaukee FM Stations
K-Love
K-Love
K-LOVE, Inc. has completed the acquisition of 16kW AC WLDB-FM (93.3) and 8.8 kW Alternative WLUM-FM (102.1) from Milwaukee Radio Alliance, LLC for $4 million. The seller, Milwaukee Radio Alliance, LLC (MRA), is a Wisconsin-based limited liability company led by acting CEO Diane Sutter. MRA continues to More

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Changes & Moves
Skyler Cooper
Skyler Cooper
KRMG Tulsa has promoted Skyler Cooper to morning news host and Assistant Program Director. Cooper moves from KRMG Afternoon News More

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