The Winnipeg station that launched the “Bob FM” brand of Variety Hits nearly two decades ago has changed its name as part of a national rebranding.
Category: Format changes
Iowa Station Makes Anticipated Flip to “K-Love”
KDCR/88.5 (Sioux Center) has made its anticipated change to the Contemporary Christian “K-Love” network ahead of the formal sale of the station to the network’s owner.
Alternative Returns to La Crosse after 20-Year Gap
Magnum Media has launched an Alternative format on a La Crosse FM translator and an HD subchannel, returning the format to the market after a 20-year gap.
Townsquare Exits Crowded Cedar Rapids Top 40 Field
Townsquare Media has ended a ten-year-old Contemporary Hits format in the Cedar Rapids market after its agreement to run the station that had carried the format apparently expired.
Nebraska Panhandle FM Switches from AC to Country
A 100kW FM signal serving Nebraska’s panhandle south of Scottsbluff has switched from Adult Contemporary to Country, while its counterpart has switched to Classic Country.
“Boost” Takes Over Former “Air1” Signal in Minneapolis
With the Worship music network Air1 now airing on a larger signal in the Twin Cities, the former Minneapolis Air1 signal is now carrying a new Christian network.
No Twin Cities K-Love Upgrade as PraiseLive, Air1 Get New Signals
The Educational Media Foundation closed on its purchase of two Twin Cities FM stations on April 12, but it turns out neither one is carrying EMF’s primary “K-Love” network.
“Joy” Joins “Hope” in Des Moines
Saga Broadcasting has launched a second commercial Christian format in Des Moines, switching an FM translator signal from Sports to Contemporary Christian.
Traditional Oldies Return to Milwaukee
Saga Communications has brought traditional Oldies back to Milwaukee, replacing a Rhythmic Contemporary Hits format.
Party’s Over: Worthington Station Switching from Top 40 to Christian
A southwestern Minnesota radio station is poised to drop its “Party” Contemporary Hits format in favor of Christian music from several genres.