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Radio is Dominant Audio Device
According to a Nielsen analysis of a Council for Research Excellence media study, 90% of consumers listen to some form of audio media each day. Broadcast radio reaches those aged 18-34 at rates equivalent to the general adult population, with 79.2% of younger adults listening to broadcast radio More
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WNCI and WLZT/Columbus Taps Florentino as PD
Tony Florentino is named Program Director of Clear Channel CHR powerhouse WNCI-FM and AC WLZT-FM. Most recently, he was OM at crosstown Saga with programming duties at AC WSNY-FM (Sunny 94.7). Florentino replaces Michael McCoy, who made the move to CC-owned More
Principle Acquires KCNL-FM (Channel 92.3)/San Jose
Principle Broadcasting Network has agreed to acquire KCNL-FM (Channel 92.3)/San Jose, a 6kw outlet licensed to Sunnyvale, CA. PBN is purchasing the station from Clear Channel's Aloha Station Trust. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Principle is likely to drop the Alternative format as the company's other stations More
Connoisseur Media Names David Bevins As COO
Connoisseur Media appoints David Bevins as Chief Operating Officer (COO). For the past four years, he's served as VP/Operations. Before Connoisseur, Bevins' management roles included GM for the company's groups in Quad Cities and Rockford, IL, from 1993-2000 when the company was sold to Cumulus. "I am extremely More
All-Holiday Flips Abound as Christmas Approaches
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and the number of stations flipping to all-Holiday and Christmas music continues to grow. CBS Radio's Oldies WODS-FM/Boston makes the switch for the seven consecutive year, while Entercom's Variety Hits WNTR-FM (107.9 The Track)/Indianapolis flips to all Christmas with a format flip likely after More
FCC Approves WGBH Purchase of WCRB/Boston
The FCC has approved public service broadcaster WGBH's purchase of 27kw Classical WCRB-FM (99.5)/Boston from Nassau Broadcasting Partners. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the price tag is a reported $14 million. When completed, WGBH plans to convert its WGBH-FM (89.7) radio outlet to an News/Talk format. It currently airs a mix More
KYOT/Phoenix, KPHO-TV Ink Marketing Partnership
Clear Channel/Phoenix inks a marketing partnership between KYOT-FM (Smooth Jazz 95.5) and KPHO-TV (CBS 5). Under the deal, weather forecasts will be provided each morning on KYOT from Paul Horton, meteorologist for CBS 5 Morning News. The partnership will also extend both brands on-air and online for future co-branded projects. More
Chalk Hill Completes Buy of KXAL/Tyler-Longview
Chalk Hill Communications has closed on its purchase of Classic Country KXAL-FM (100.3)/Tyler-Longview (licensed to Tatum, TX) for $250,000. The buyer is headed by President Chuck Conrad and owns no other broadcast interests. The seller, William Waller, also has no other broadcast interests. Bill Whitley of the Dallas More
Johnson CC/Philadelphia Dir./Urban Programming
Clear Channel/Philadelphia appoints Ken Johnson as Director of Urban Programming overseeing the programming Rhythmic CHR WUSL-FM (Power 99 FM) and Urban AC WDAS-FM, effective November 16. He comes to Philadelphia from ABC Radio Networks where he was Director or Urban Programming. In addition, Johnson served as VP/Urban Programming for More
Gary Parsons Exits Sirius XM as Board Chairman
In an 8-K filing with the SEC, Sirius XM Radio revealed the departure of board chairman Gary Parsons. He had served as Chairman of XM Satellite Radio from 1997-2008 and Chairman of Sirius XM since the merger. The company's board of directors has elected Eddy W. Hartenstein, an existing independent director, to become the new Chairman. More
SBS Q3 Revenues Down 6%, Earnings Swing to Profit
Spanish Broadcasting System reported a 6% drop in third quarter consolidated net revenue to $38.6 million from $41.3 million in 2008. The consolidated decrease was mainly attributable to lower revenues in the company's radio segment. Radio fell 5% to $34.5 million from from $36.4 million on lower local and barter sales. More
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Melissa Chase joins Cox Radio's AC WMXB-FM (Mix 103.7) Richmond, VA, for mornings. Previously, Chase handled afternoons at crosstown Clear Channel CHR WRVQ-FM (Q94), where she was also a member of the morning show for seven years before being replaced in May in favor of syndicated Elvis Duran. Back at Q94, Kash assumes afternoons (2-7pm).
Alternative KCXX-FM (X1039.9)/Riverside afternoon co-host and Production Director Phat J exits to Sirius XM's Playboy channel as Imaging Director.
Following Citadel Media's announcement on Thursday that it would add several marquee personalities to anchor specific dayparts on its 24/7 formats comes word that veteran radio programmers and air personalities Richard Lee and Peter Stewart (AC) are out. Also exiting are Mark Teagle (Marketing) and Liz Doyle (24-hour Formats' Promotion Director).
CBS Radio hires Josh Innes as morning co-host with KILT-FM (SportsRadio 610)/Houston as part of the "Vandermeer and Lopez" morning show. He'll also host a late-morning call-in show. Most recently, Innes served as Sports Director for WJBO-AM (NewsTalk Radio 1150)/Baton Rouge.
Ron Rivln exits Triton Digital Media after almost two years as VP/Interactive Solutions. Previously, he was Senior Director of ABC Radio Networks.
WHKW-AM (The Word)/Cleveland will continue as the flagship station of the Viking Basketball Radio Network for the 2009-10 season as part of an agreement between Cleveland State and Salem Communications.
Michigan Radio hires former WDET-FM/Detroit reporter/producer Sarah Cwiek as a reporter.
KEYS-AM/Corpus Christi, TX, conservative local host Bob Jones exits after a four-year run in mornings.
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Melissa Chase joins Cox Radio's AC WMXB-FM (Mix 103.7) Richmond, VA, for mornings. Previously, Chase handled afternoons at crosstown Clear Channel CHR WRVQ-FM (Q94), where she was also a member of the morning show for seven years before being replaced in May in favor of syndicated Elvis Duran. Back at Q94, Kash assumes afternoons (2-7pm).
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