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Michelle Rutkowski Named Brand Manager at WXRT Chicago

Michelle Rutkowski

WXRT-FM (93XRT) Chicago appoints Michelle Rutkowski as its new Brand Manager, effective October 13. She will oversee the station's content strategy, talent, operations, and branding, succeeding Laura Duncan, whose final day will be November 3. "We are excited to welcome Michelle to the WXRT family. Her More

Z93 Returns, 101.5 The Fridge Launches in Dayton

WGTZ-FM (Z93) & WCLI-FM (101.5 The Fridge) in Dayton

Dayton's radio dial is getting a major shakeup with the return of heritage brand Z93 on WGTZ-FM and the launch of new Alternative outlet 101.5 The Fridge on WCLI-FM. WGTZ was previously Adult Hits Jack FM and WCLI was Classic Country Hank FM. Market Manager Brett Beshore said the return of Z93 brings More

David Christian to Exit KTIS After 20 Plus Years

David Christian

After more than two decades at Northwestern Media's 98.5 KTIS in Minneapolis, David Christian will step away from his role as Creative Services Director in January to transition to his voiceover business. Christian joined KTIS over 20 years ago and has been instrumental in shaping the station's sound and More

Bobby Bones Hosts Live Taping of Bobbycast Podcast

Bobbycast

Air personality Bobby Bones and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Lionel Richie took to the stage at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, for a one-on-one conversation celebrating the September 30 release of Richie's first-ever memoir, "Truly." The sold-out event featured intimate stories from Richie's More

iHeartPodcasts Honors Life and Legacy of Jane Goodall

Amazing Wildlife

iHeartPodcasts is paying tribute to the late Dr. Jane Goodall by revisiting a 2022 episode of "Amazing Wildlife" in which the renowned primatologist reflected on her career and lifelong passion for animals. Goodall, recognized worldwide as the leading expert on chimpanzees, recalled that her love of More

106.7 LITE FM Hosts Touch-A-Truck Family Event

Touch-A-Truck

iHeartMedia New York's WLTAW (106.7 LITE FM) is bringing families together for a hands-on community experience with its upcoming Touch-A-Truck event. The station's morning show, Cubby and Christine in the Morning, will team with Lincoln Tech to host the event on Saturday, October 4, from 10am-2pm at Lincoln More

Wine on the River Returns to Louisville October 11

Wine On The River

iHeartMedia Louisville will host its sixth annual Wine on the River event on Saturday, October 11, from 2-6pm at The Belvedere in downtown Louisville. Tickets are available now at WineOnTheRiverLou.com, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club More

Vernon Davis Podcast Joins Cumulus Podcast Network

The Next Role with Vernon Davis

Westwood One has announced that "The Next Role" with Vernon Davis has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network. Hosted by former NFL star, Super Bowl champion, and actor/producer Vernon Davis, the new podcast explores career transition and reinvention through cinematic storytelling and in-depth conversations. More

Chelsea Clinton Launches New Health Podcast

That Can't Be True

Chelsea Clinton has debuted a new weekly podcast, "That Can't Be True," focused on separating fact from fiction in public health. The show launched October 2 with its first two episodes, with new installments arriving every Thursday. Hosted by Clinton, the podcast addresses controversial and confusing More

''Family Matters'' Joins Cumulus Podcast Network

''Family Matters''

Westwood One has announced that "Family Matters," hosted by CJ Pearson, has joined the Cumulus Podcast Network. The show explores social, cultural, and political issues from a perspective Pearson describes as conservative, culturally aware, and authentically Black. Each episode features straight talk on More

AMG's Year of Revival Auction Raises $9,500 for Relief

Asheville Media Group

Asheville Media Group's The Year of Revival Auction generated $9,500 to benefit the Marshall Relief Alliance, supporting its ongoing mission to help families and businesses rebuild following Hurricane Helene. The online auction ran September 18-25 and featured unique items donated by More

Colleen Valkoun Named VP/Sales at iHeartMedia Milwaukee

Colleen Valkoun

iHeartMedia appoints Colleen Valkoun as Vice President of Sales for its cluster in Milwaukee, effective immediately. Valkoun rejoins iHeart from the Milwaukee Radio Alliance, where she most recently served as President and General Manager. She previously held several leadership roles at iHeartMedia More

Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106 in Tallahassee

WQTL-FM (Q106) Tallahassee

Adams Radio Group flips Hip Hop WQTL-FM in Tallahassee to Classic Rock as "Q106." The station will feature rock anthems and legendary artists from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. The launch follows a weeklong stunt as W-Q-Tay-L, an all-Taylor Swift format that captured local attention before the official rebrand to More

Shifting Dollars to Podcasting Increases Campaign Reach

Edison Media and Nielsen

Nielsen has expanded its cross-platform media planning platform, Nielsen Media Impact (NMI), to include podcast listening data for the first time, giving the U.S. podcasting industry greater visibility in broader advertising strategies. The enhancement, powered by Edison Research, was unveiled yesterday at More

RAB, Nielsen to Host Webinar on Audio Consumption Trends

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), in partnership with Nielsen Audio, will host an exclusive webinar exploring the evolving state of national audio consumption. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at 12pm CT, the presentation titled "Tune Into Growth: Engaging Consumers Across Every Audio Platform" will More

Emily Harlan Named MIW 2025 Behind the Mic Mentee

Emily Harlan

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has selected Emily Harlan as its 2025 Behind the Mic mentee. Harlan is the afternoon drive host on KBAY (Bay Country 94.5) San Francisco and a weekend host on KUPL (98.7 The Bull) Portland, OR with Connoisseur Media. The Behind the Mic Mentorship is a More

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