Chicago PPM report: 93.9 The Lite on top as Christmas music season begins

Sister station 103.5 KissFM remains on top in demos As iHeartMedia’s AC 93.9 The Lite (WLIT) kicked off its 25th annual Christmas Music format Tuesday, the station has already perched itself on top of the overall PPM ratings for October and won’t be budging from that position anytime soon.  WLIT topped all comers with a 4.9 rating, and for the third […]

Michelle Rutkowski named Brand Manager at 93XRT

She comes to the Audacy station from now-defunct Milwaukee cluster Audacy’s Triple A 93XRT (WXRT-FM) has named Michelle Rutkowski as their new Brand Manger, effective October 13. The Chicago native succeeds Laura Duncan in the role, who exits November 3. Duncan announced in August she would be stepping down from the position after four years.  “We are excited to welcome […]

Audacy stations land on iHeartRadio’s platforms

Agrees to stream on archrival’s platform  Starting today, Audacy’s 200+ radio stations will be available on the iHeartRadio app.  Joining iHeartMedia’s local stations on the platform in Chicago are sports talker 670 The Score (WSCR-AM), Newsradio 105.9 FM (WBBM-AM 780/WCFS-FM 105.9), Adult Album Alternative 93XRT (WXRT-FM), Top 40/CHR B96 (WBBM-FM), Country US99 (WUSN-FM), and Classic R&B/Hip-Hop 104.3 Jams (WBMX-FM).  Other […]

FCC approves controversial Audacy bankruptcy deal

Audacy to go private  The FCC approved a controversial Audacy bankruptcy plan in a politically divided three-to-two vote in which Soros Fund Management becomes the biggest shareholder in the company with a 57 percent stake through the Laurel Tree Opportunities Corporation.  As a result, Audacy – who filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year, will go private and David Field […]