David Thompson is a seasoned media and entertainment journalist with a focus on radio, television, and local cultural events. He covers industry trends, personality profiles, and the impact of media on local communities.
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Veteran Rock radio personality Jeremy Loper has joined KZ106 in Chattanooga as the new morning show host, debuting 'The Loper Show' on January 12th. This change follows the retirement of 'The John Boy
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Nielsen's policy of tying national radio ratings data to local market data, a win for Cumulus Media.
Radio Dabanga, the only independent Sudanese news station broadcasting from Amsterdam, faces closure by April due to severe budget cuts, leaving millions in war-torn Sudan without vital information.
WNAM radio station, a Fox Valley institution for 78 years, will cease broadcasting on December 31, 2024, due to evolving listener habits and economic realities.
E Radio Network's planned purchase of 20 stations from High Plains Radio Network has fallen through, leading most to go silent. The $1.7 million deal collapsed amid bankruptcy proceedings, marking ano
The syndicated radio show "Ebro In The Morning" has ended its run on Hot 97. Hosts Ebro Darden, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez confirmed the news, hinting at future plans. Syndication partner Super
A new bill in Congress, the American Music Fairness Act, could force radio stations to pay royalties to performers, sparking a debate between artists and broadcasters.
Forty-five years ago, John Lennon was shot and killed in New York City. The news, delivered live on TV, sparked global mourning and a lasting impact on music and culture.
Radio One confirms a major four-station frequency shuffle in Charlotte starting December 11, moving News/Talk WBT to a powerful FM signal and relocating other formats.
Matt Cord returns to 93.3 WMMR to host the midday show starting December 1, 2025, succeeding the late Pierre Robert. Cord brings decades of radio experience back to the station.
The era of the larger-than-life local radio personality is quietly ending, leaving a cultural silence in communities once defined by their unique voices.
Michigan radio stations are undergoing major programming shifts, with four stations set to simulcast "97.1 The Ticket" WXYT-FM Detroit, expanding sports talk across the state. Lansing's WVFN will beco
WBHM is launching The Hub 106.1 FM and HD2 on November 14, a new radio station focusing on local arts, culture, and community stories instead of traditional news.
Detroit's 97.1 The Ticket is expanding its sports radio network across Michigan, bringing its daily lineup to Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo starting December 1.
Dozens of radio stations across the U.S. have already switched to all-Christmas music, a trend driven by significant ratings boosts and advertising revenue.
Denver's KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM has announced a major overhaul of its morning radio lineup, moving host Ross Kaminsky to a new 6 a.m. show.
Western New York welcomes early Christmas music as a local radio station switches to an all-holiday format, featuring diverse songs and promoting local events.
The 1926 death of 19-year-old Lester J. Wolf in a Homewood radio station accident is now gaining national attention through the podcast "Our American Stories."
BBC Radio 1 presenters played a special Halloween edition of The Traitors, unaware that the audience was secretly acting as the Traitors, causing chaos and confusion.
Pierre Robert, the iconic and beloved radio DJ for Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR for over 40 years, has died. He was found deceased in his home on Wednesday.