Radio

Aha Radio service has partnered with Univision Radio to integrate more 65 radio stations from the Uforia digital music service into Aha-enabled vehicles and mobile apps.

Access.1 announced the launch of a Regional Mexican radio station, “La Invasora 1600AM.” La Invasora 1600AM features La Invasion Mañanera con El Gordo y Mamizukii, Alex “El Genio” Lucas,  Tardes con Iliana Sanchez “La Nena”, Erazno y la Chokolata and SuperGol Sports.

IRE Radio Networks announced that Conexión Thalia Radio Show, the popular lifestyle and music program hosted by international superstar and platinum recording artist Thalia, will join the AIRE Radio Networks platform.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) announced that WXDJ-FM El Zol 95.7FM, a format featuring tropical Spanish-language hits, has moved to a new signal 106.7FM in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market.  

As the year draws to a close it’s time to reflect on the format preferences of radio listeners in the U.S., where more than 90 percent of Americans use the medium on a weekly basis.

Across media formats, marketers often follow the “bigger is better” mantra when measuring their reach and effectiveness. But on the radio, good things come in small packages. In addition to attracting more listeners, stations should focus on cultivating more loyal listeners. Those who tune in the most can drive the greatest share of ratings.

According to the LA Times, Meruelo Group, owners and operators of MundoFOX 22 in Los Angeles, will be acquiring radio station KDAY 93.5 FM (Redondo Beach, CA)/KDEY-FM (Ontario, CA).

The agreement will provide users of Batanga Radio services with access to WMG’s repertoire, which includes material from some of today’s biggest international and domestic artists.

Univision Radio has launched “El Bueno, La Mala, y El Feo,” (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly), a music- intensive Regional Mexican radio show with a blend of humor, social sarcasm, and exclusive interviews.

According to the December 2013 RADAR report, radio saw gains in the Hispanic audience across all major demographic groups compared with December 2012, while the black (non-Hispanic) audience remained steady year over year.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) announced the launch of AIRE Radio Networks to create and distribute leading Spanish-language radio programming debuting with a robust and high-profile celebrity lineup and targeted network vehicles.

AL & CM Broadcasting announced that its premier syndicated Morning Show talent, Alex “El Genio” Lucas has expanded into the Atlanta metro, and will be featured on WPLO “La Bonita 610 AM”. 

According to Radio Ink, Rep Firm McGavren Guild made the announcement yesterday that Kevin Garrity has been appointed president and chief executive officer. He replaces Lisa Sirotka-Sonnenklar, whose employment was terminated by the board.

Slacker launched six new stations from Univision Radio.

GLR Networks and Dave Ramsey’s, The Lampo Group, Inc., are working together to syndicate newly popular Hispanic personal finance program, “The Andres Gutierrez Show”.

Sun Broadcast Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into a sales and syndication agreement with AccuWeather, Inc. to provide a branded weather reporting service to Spanish language radio stations.

According to Radio Business reports, Alpha Broadcasting Chairman Larry Wilson’s L&L Broadcasting has agreed to buy eight stations from the Border Media Business Trust for $31 million. They include KJXK, KLEY, KSAH-AM, KSAH-FM, KTFM, KTSA, KZDC and KHHL in the San Antonio area.

The fallout from the July 22 cancellation of “Piolín por la Manana” is hard to miss in the September PPM results, the first full-month survey since Univision Radio abruptly pulled the plug on the syndicated Spanish-language morning show.  For many of the roughly 50 former affiliates, life without their high-profile morning man has put them in a precarious position, particularly the one-dozen Univision stations that carried his show.

Superadio, LLC announced the launch of SupeRadio Latino Network.

Sirius XM Radio announced that “El Show de Piolín,” hosted by Spanish-language radio’s top host Eddie “Piolín” Sotelo, will launch October 18 on SiriusXM’s Piolín Radio channel 147.