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The Detroit News: Shore out as Detroit Sports 105.1 FM program director

Posted: 10 May 2016 11:47 AM PDT
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/spo...ctor/84187284/





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Jeff Zito Named WBRN-FM Program Director

Posted: 10 May 2016 07:33 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...gram-director/



Beasley Media Rock 98.7 No Rules Rock WBRN-FM Holmes Beach/Tampa has named
Jeff Zito as their new Program Director.

Zito joins WBRN-FM from sister 96.1 K-Rock WRXK Fort Myers where he served
as PD/Midday host since January 2015. He has been a longtime personality in
the Fort Myers markets as morning host at Alternative 99X WJBX with Bob
Garrett from 1999-2012 followed by a brief midday run with him at WRXK
during its short-lived Hot Talk run. Zito returned to WRXK in 2015 after a
brief run at Sun Broadcastings 93X 93.7 WXNX as morning host.

Zito replaces Carl Harris who exited in February.

Beasley Media Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc,
(NASDAQ: BBGI ) today confirmed Jeff Zito is moving up the Gulf Coast from
his position as Program Director at Fort Myers station WRXK / K-ROCK to
begin his new PD role at Tampa’s WBRN / 98.7 NO RULES ROCK. Zito will
start working as WBRN’s Program Director, on Monday, June 20.

“Jeff Zito is a perfect fit for 98.7 No Rules Rock,� said Beasley’s Tampa
Operations Manager Tee Gentry. “He has proven himself as a winning PD at 96
K-ROCK with Beasley in Ft Myers and we are excited to have him here in
Tampa Bay!�

Florida radio pro Jeff Zito launched his career in 1996. He worked at
several radio stations before he landed jobs in Ft Myers, where he hosted
mornings at WJBX as half of the Zito and Garrett show. He subsequently
moved over to sister station (hot talk) WRXK. “Ive done sports talk at
WHFS (now WBRN) Tampa, and I’ve done radio in Miami,� said Zito. “But, I
went back to work in Ft Myers, and eventually came over to K-Rock at WRXK,
where I enjoyed serving as midday announcer/program director. Now, I’m
ready to move on up the coast to Beasley’s Tampa cluster to work for WBRN
and 98.7 NO RULES ROCK!�

“We are all very happy for Jeff Zito,� added Beasley’s Fort Myers
Operations Manager Adam Star. “He’s made a significant impact as PD of WRXK
and he’ll be missed. Zito is successful because he passionately lives the
lifestyle, and he’s a team player. I have no doubt Jeff Zito’s skills
absolutely led us to our monster ratings!�

Currently, Beasley is actively searching for a new, outstanding Program
Director to lead WRXK into the future. K-ROCK, Beasley’s flagship 100,000
watt station in Southwest Florida, has been thrilling its fiercely devoted
listeners for the past 30 years. Applicants may send packages to




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Jeremiah Crowe Jumps To KTCT San Francisco As PD/KNBR APD

Posted: 10 May 2016 07:00 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...as-pdknbr-apd/



For the second time in a week, Cumulus has raided the staff of Entercom
Sports 95.7 The Game KGMZ San Francisco to jump to their duo of 680 KNBR
and 1050 KTCT San Francisco.

Jeremiah Crowe will leave his role as Assistant Program Director at KGMZ to
become PD of 1050 KNBR KTCT and APD of 680 KNBR. Prior to joining KGMZ,
Crowe worked as a producer for ESPN Radio. In the press release, OM/680 PD
Lee Hammer states that a relaunch of the 1050 signal is forthcoming. KTCT
currently features CBS Sports Radio programming from 6am-12pm, a local
midday show hosted by Ted Ramey, a simulcast of KNBRs afternoon show, and
then CBS and NBC Sports Radio programming at night.

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed seasoned sports talk radio
producer and programming professional Jeremiah Crowe as Program Director
ofÂ*KNBR 1050 and Assistant Program Director of KNBR 680. Crowe was
previously at ESPN in Bristol, CT, and served as the producer of Mike and
Mike in the Morning, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, SportsNation, NFL
Countdown to Kickoff, College Gameday, RaceDay, and Fantasy Focus on ESPN
Radio. Most recently, he was the Assistant Program Director of KGMZ, 95.7
“The Game� in San Francisco.

Lee Hammer, Operations Manager and Program Director for KNBR 680, said:
“We’re about to re-launch KNBR 1050, and we’re excited to have Jeremiah
join our programming team to lead this effort.Â*In addition, he’ll be
working closely with me on new strategic programming initiatives at KNBR
680, plus helping to expand our growing social media platforms.�

Crowe said: I couldnt be more thrilled to be joining two heritage stations
like KNBR KTCT, who have both been a part of the fabric of Bay Area sports
scene for decades. Theres great potential to turn 1050AM into a major
player within the market as we explore all options both here in the Bay
Area and on a national scale. Im looking forward to serving local fans and
presenting them with a fresh perspective on the teams they love so much.




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Awful Announcing: What Mike North's Jessica Mendoza Rant Says About Him And
Fox Sports Radio

Posted: 10 May 2016 06:45 AM PDT
http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/mike...hot-takes.html





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Brad Hansen Leaves KWOF To Become Cumulus Albuquerque OM

Posted: 10 May 2016 04:30 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...lbuquerque-om/



Brad Hansen is joining Cumulus Media as FM Operations Manager of the
companys Albuquerque cluster and Program Director of Country 92.3 Nash-FM
KRST, Classic Country 96.3 Nash Icon KBZU, and Variety Hits 103.3 Ed-FM
KDRF.

Hansen joins Cumulus from Kroenke Sports Entertainment Country 92.5 The
Wolf KWOF Denver where he served as Program Director since April 2014. He
previously served as OM for iHeartMedias Fort Collins cluster and has
programmed in Austin, Reno and Springfield MO.

In addition to the three stations he will program, Hansen will also oversee
operations at CHR 93.3 KOB-FM KKOB-FM and AC 99.5 Magic-FM KMGA. He
succeeds Kris Abrams who joined Futuri Media last month as Director of
Partner Integration.

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Brad Hansen as FM Operations
Manager of Cumulus Media-Albuquerque and Program Director of KRST/NASH FM
92.3, KBZU/NASH Icon and KDRF/eD-FM. Hansen is a seasoned radio programmer
and was previously Program Director of Country station KWOF/92.5The WOLF in
Denver. Prior to that, Hansen was Operations Manager for Clear
Channel/iHeart Media in Fort Collins, CO, and served as Program Director
for stations in Reno, NV (Citadel/Cumulus); Springfield, MO (Journal
Broadcast Group); and Austin, TX (Clear Channel/IHeart Media), where he
programmed KASE-FM and KVET-FM.

Jeff Berry, Vice President/Market Manager of Cumulus Media-Albuquerque,
said: “We are so excited to have Brad on the Cumulus Albuquerque team.Â*Brad
joins our company at an exciting time and brings with him a wealth of
programming knowledge and skills.Â*His fresh perspective will enhance our
products and help us deliver vibrant radio programming that our listeners,
advertisers and community will love.�

Hansen said:Â*“What a fantastic opportunity to work with a great group of
people Ive known for years, especially paired with the new attitude and
pursuit of excellence at Cumulus.Â*Thanks to Jeff Berry, Greg Frey, Charlie
Cook and Mike McVay for bringing me on board!�




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WWWQ Atlanta Flagged For Potential Ratings Distortion

Posted: 10 May 2016 04:15 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...gs-distortion/



In the release of the April PPM monthly released yesterday, Nielsen Audio
flagged Cumulus CHR Q100 99.7 WWWQ Atlanta was slapped with a notice for
attempting to identify potential PPM panelists.

Prior the the ratings period starting the station held an online contest
that originally asked participants If you were asked to be in a radio
ratings project that required you to carry a device that recorded all your
radio listening would you do it?. One of the responses to choose said Yes,
in fact Im participating in a ratings project right now.

Nielsen stated that Cumulus cooperated in their investigation and that no
panelist identity was learned.

WWWQ registered a 3.4 share in the April monthly as it fell further behind
iHeartMedias Power 96.1 WWPWs 5.0 share and Entercoms Star 94.1 WSTRs 3.9.

Special station activities tend to be different from one another and acting
in full transparency, Nielsen added a special notation to the April 2016
eBook. Nielsen is committed to maintaining the highest standards of data
integrity and will continue to act swiftly to ensure that those standards
are upheld, including taking additional measures if circumstances warrant.



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April 2016 (3/24 - 4/20) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 1

Posted: 09 May 2016 02:06 PM PDT
http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=...e=75862 030d3