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Radio Headlines For Wednesday 09-04-19
 
Shannon Hernandez is an on-air talent at Hubbard's KUPD-FM in Phoenix and a podcast producer. He already has years of podcasting experience under his belt after jumping into the podcasting pool early. [read more]
 
 
WFAN sports talker Mike Francesa launched his app called "Mike'sOn" about a year ago. Fans had to pay $8.99 per month or $99 per year for his content. On Tuesday, it was announced that Entercom purchased the app and it will be rolled into Radio.com where the content will be free. [read more]
 
In a move that will be welcomed by mental health professionals and patients alike, Entercom has announced a two-hour live, commercial-free broadcast special, “I’m Listening,” to raise awareness around mental health and mark the start of National Suicide Prevention Week. [read more]
 
After an uncharacteristic drift away from the upper reaches of the Media Monitors weekly chart of radio’s biggest national advertisers, The Home Depot is back on top of the heap. [read more]
 
 
Envision and the GAB Radio Network recently shared their weekend lineup for the Smart Talk Radio Network, a new 24/7 talk format. [read more]
 
Vibenomics is a cloud-based, managed service provider of audio experience solutions to location-based businesses and connected cities. On Tuesday, Vibenomics announced the launch of an audio out-of-home advertising marketplace which will be headed by former Emmis SVP Paul Brenner. [read more]
 
Westwood One embarks on its 33rd consecutive year as the exclusive network radio partner of the National Football League when the season kicks off on Thursday, September 5, when the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers. [read more]
 
 
Univision corporate logoUnivision Bay Area has switched formats of its Uforia Audio Networks station KVVF, from Rhythmic CHR to Latin Rhythmic as Latino Mix 105.7/100.7FM. [read more]
 
The CEOs from radio's three largest companies -- iHeartMedia, Entercom and Cumulus -- will appear on a panel at the upcoming Radio Show in Dallas. The session is called “2020 and Beyond: Insights From the Top,” and will be a discussion about the future of the radio industry. [read more]
 
Mike Kennedy is the new PD and Operations Manager at Entercom's 106.5 The Wolf (WDAF-FM) and 99.7 The Point (KZPT-FM) in Kansas City. Kennedy has 30 years experience in Kansas City, including KBEQ-FM from 2002 to 2017. [read more]
 
 
Beasley Media Group's country station WKLB in Boston has added Jonathan Wier as co-host of its morning show starting today. Wier joins Ayla Brown (pictured here). Jackson Blue will move from doing mornings to hosting the afternoon drive. [read more]
 
Milwaukee Hip-Hop station V100.7 has extended its deal with midday host Bailey Coleman, through 2022. In addition, Coleman will serve as Urban Program Director for the Western Great Lakes Region. [read more]
 
 
KISS 103.1/WLXC-FM/Columbia, SC, will debut The Chubb Rock Show with SiMan Baby in afternoon drive, Monday. Hip-Hop icon Rock will be joined by co-host SiMan Baby. [read more]
 
 
Portland’s News Radio 1190 KEX, has added The Buck Sexton Show to its lineup. The popular, nationally syndicated program can be heard weekdays 3-5 p.m. PT. [read more]
 
The iHeartRadio weekly top 100 podcast chart has The Ron Burgundy Podcast holding on to the top spot for another week. [read more]
 
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