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In This Issue (6/22) 

“It’s all about being as organized as possible with my – and everyone else’s – time.”

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Radio Vision

Caroline-Beasley62326.jpg All In The Family: Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley and siblings mark her June 18 induction into the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame (CAT 3/26). Pictured (l-r) are Dr. Robert Beasley, Brian Beasley, Caroline Beasley, Bruce Beasley and Brad Beasley.
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No Shoes, No Shirt, No Corners: Hey Now's Kenny Chesney returns to the Sphere in Las Vegas. Pictured (l-r) are the label's Brooke Diaz, KSCS/Dallas' Mike Preston, WFMS/Indianapolis' Brooks O’Brian, Apple Music's Madison Hanten, the label's Bill Lubitz, Morgan Cox, KFRG/Riverside's Heather Froglear, Chesney, KEEY/Minneapolis' Rich Davis, Mediabase's Robin Rhodes, Morris Higham’s Buffy Cooper, KHAY/Oxnard, CA's Dave Daniels, WGTY/York's Scott Donato, the label's Jane Staszak, Kris Lamb and Anna-Scott Welch, and Morris Higham's Kyle Quigley.

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The Eyes Have It: The Big Loud team celebrates a big add week for Ashley Cooke's "Baby Blues."

McCoy-Moore62326.jpg Greeted Rivalry: Sony Music Nashville's McCoy Moore with WKDF's Travis Daily (top) and WSIX's Ryan McKiddy and the label's Ali O’Connell in Nashville.
Hannah-Harper62326.jpg Signage: American Idol season 24 winner Hannah Harper signs with WME. Pictured (l-r) are WME's Alex Sera, Harper and WME's Morgan Kenney and Carlile Willett.
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More Than My Chi-Town: Big Loud's Morgan Wallen at Chicago's Soldier Field. Pictured (l-r) are the label's Lauren "LT" Thomas and Shari Roth, KTOM/Monterey & KHGE/Fresno’s Sam Diggedy, WSIX/Nashville's Ryan McKiddy, iHeart's Rod Phillips, Audacy's Marci Braun, WNCY/Appleton-Green Bay's Hannah Damas, Wallen, Albright & O'Malley & Brenner's Kenny Jay, the label's Lisa Smoot, WWQM/Madison's Cailynn Hensen and Kristi Kelly and the label's John D’Amico.

bz62226.jpg Diamond Night, Same Rodeo: Atlantic/Warner/WRN's Bailey Zimmerman is surprised with a diamond plaque for "Rock And A Hard Place" in Toronto. Pictured (l-r) are Warner Music Canada's Lisa Grossi and Madelaine Napoleone, The Core's Tracy Martin and Simon Tikhman, Zimmerman, The Core's Chief Zaruk and WMC's Dave Stelling and Ken Boyer.
SWJ62226.jpg KSON Of Dad: Big Loud's Stephen Wilson Jr. (c) is presented the proclamation from the mayor of San Diego making June 20 as "Gary Day" by KSON's John Flint and Tammy Lee.
Megan62226.jpg Am I Ok-eh? Columbia's Megan Moroney celebrates multiple certifications with her Sony Music Canada team in Toronto. Pictured (l-r) are Miranda Snyder, Warren Copnick, Samantha Taus, Carey Riley, Nikki Ryan, Moroney, Julie Calabrese, Emily Thich, Derek Rambeau, Sylvain Morency and Anthony Farrauto.

Top Stories

Calder Named OM For Beasley/Tampa
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Former Audacy Classic Hip-Hop WPOW/Miami Dir./Programming & Operations and Hot AC sister WOMX/Orlando Brand Mgr. Will Calder has been named OM for Beasley's six-station Tampa cluster, including WQYK. He succeeds Rick Thomas, who stepped down June 1 to spend more time with family (CAT 5/19). "Few people understand Florida radio as well as Will does," says Beasley/Tampa VP/MM Ron deCastro. "His track record of building successful brands, leading high-performing teams and connecting with audiences makes him a tremendous addition to our leadership team." Calder's prior Florida programming roles include WPYO/Orlando and WPOI/Tampa.

Jun 11, 2026 Share
April CDM Ratings
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Miss Universe: Here are select Nielsen Audio Continuous Diary Measurement (CDM) ratings for April 2026 (three-month rolling average, 2/5-4/29) compared with February and March. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.

Jackson, MS
(125)
WMSI iHeartMedia
3.7 (8) - 4.0 (6) - 4.4 (5)
Largest share since Feb. 2024.
WUSJ New South
3.4 (9) - 3.3 (8) - 3.4 (8)
WHJT New South Classic Country
2.0 (11) - 2.0 (10) - 2.1 (9)
Jun 11, 2026 Share
April CDM Ratings
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Hunts-Thrill: Here are select Nielsen Audio Continuous Diary Measurement (CDM) ratings for April 2026 (three-month rolling average, 2/5-4/29) compared with February and March. Ranks (in parentheses) are among subscribers. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight.

Chattanooga, TN
(Market 93)

WUSY Audacy
10.7 (1) - 8.6 (1) - 7.2 (2)
WUUQ Bahakel Classic Country
3.8 (4) - 3.3 (5t) - 3.9 (4)
Largest share since Dec. 2024.
WOGT Cumulus 
Does not subscribe.

Huntsville, AL
(99)          

WDRM iHeartMedia
11.0 (1) - 11.9 (1) - 12.5 (1)
Largest share since Spring 2015.
WWFF Cumulus
Does not subscribe.

Jun 10, 2026 Share
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The CRS 2026 Print Special featuring: Hey-Hi, AI: Emerging Uses
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Inside This Issue: 

MC-Yay At Ryman Lunch
Disruption Junction
You Look Like You Love Me
The Day Ahead

 

 

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