Radio Daily for 08-17-19

Radio Daily for Saturday, August 17, 2019

Relevant Radio to Acquire 20 Stations from Salem Media Group

Relevant Radio has agreed to acquire twenty stations in ten markets across the U.S. from Salem Media Group for $16.95 million. Included in the deal are outlets in Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Miami, San Antonio, St. Louis, Tampa and Youngstown, OH. SMG had said earlier that it would More

FCC Settles Investigations Over the Misuse of EAS Tones

The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has announced a settlement with Meruelo Radio Holdings after the morning show on KDAY and KDEY/Los Angeles aired actual or simulated alert EAS tones in violation of the Commission's rules. The agency also reached settlements with a TV More

Veteran Radio Personality C.J. Morgan Dies at Age 63

Veteran radio personality C.J. Morgan, a morning host in New Orleans for nearly two decades, has died, reports wwltv.com. He was 63. Morgan's former station WQUE (Q-93) posted the news of his death Wednesday. Morgan spent nearly 15 years as the morning co-host on Q-93 and was known for the More

NAB Launches 2019 Members of Congress Radio/TV PSAs

Public service announcements (PSAs) featuring members of Congress have been distributed to radio and television stations across the country through the 2019 NAB Congressional PSA Campaign. The program invites members of Congress and their families to be featured in free, professionally-produced More

Bentley Celebrates End of Summer with WWO Labor Day Special

Cumulus Media's Westwood One has announced that multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will host the network's annual "Workin' Hard Country" music special. This four-hour, end-of-summer program is available for stations to air over Labor Day weekend. Bentley will showcase work songs, More

Entravision to Host El Paso Strong Telethon on August 18

Entravision Communications will host the "El Paso Strong Telethon" to raise money for the victims and families of the tragic event on August 3. The telethon will take place on Sunday, August 18th, and be broadcast live 5-10:30pm MT from Entravision's broadcast center in El Paso, TX. It will air More

Auto, Insurance Advertisers Rise in First Part of 2019

There's definitely a car theme running through the latest advertiser rankings in radio, TV and cable. Just past the halfway mark of 2019, the top advertising categories are all related to driving: automotive dealers, insurance providers and fast casual-quick More

iHeartMedia Q2 Revs Up 2.4% to $913.3 Million, Earnings Down

After emerging from Chapter 11 on May 1, 2019 with a streamlined capital structure, iHeartMedia reported second quarter revenue grew 2.4% to $913.3 million from $891 million in 2018. Excluding political revenue, revenue increased 3.9%. Digital revenue grew 32.8% year-over-year, while operating More

iHeartMedia Indianapolis Debuts ''The New 97.5 KISS FM''

iHeartMedia Indianapolis flips Alternative W248AW-FM to the new "97.5 KISS FM" beginning Thursday at 5pm. As part of the launch, the new CHR outlet will will broadcast commercial-free. KISS will feature artists including Halsey, Jonas Brothers, Bruno Mars, Ariana More

WWO Launches ''Steve Gorman Rocks!'' for Classic Rock Outlets

Cumulus Media's Westwood One has announced the launch of a new live weeknight show for Classic Rock radio, "Steve Gorman Rocks!" The five-hour program is hosted by The Black Crowes co-founder and former FOX Sports Radio personality. The program will launch on more than 20 stations on September 9 More