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B-Dub Moves To KMLE

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 12:33 PM PST
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Now we know why Alpha Media needed to name two new Music Directors for
Country 98.7 The Bull KUPL and CHR Live 95.5 KBFF Portland. Brian B-Dub
Washington is exiting his position as APD/MD of those stations and
Afternoon host at KUPL to head to CBS Country 107.9 KMLE Phoenix for those
same APD/MD/Afternoon duties. Prior to joining KUPL, Washington worked
mainly in CHR including afternoons at Q102 WIOQ Philadelphia and nights at
103.7 Kiss-FM WXSS Milwaukee. B-Dub fills the afternoon vacancy at KMLE
created by Chris Matthews move to mornings. Bryan B-Dub Washington is
appointed Assistant Program Director, Music Director and afternoon host of
Country KMLE-FM (The New KMLE @ 107.9)/Phoenix. Washington will be heard
weekdays from 2-6pm beginning February 1 and replaces Chris Matthews, who
moves to mornings. Washington most recently served as Assistant PD/MD at
Country KUPL-FM/Portland, Oregon, as well as the host of syndicated
Buckwild Saturday Night show. B-Dub is a remarkable on-air talent and
programmer, said CBS Radio/Phoenix VP/Programming Tim Richards. His obvious
love for radio makes him a fantastic fit for KMLE. We are looking forward
to creating radio magic with B-Dub on the team. I am thrilled to get the
opportunity to join the KMLE Nation, and work with Tim Richards and the
entire crew at CBS Radio Phoenix, added Washington. Im ready to learn, grow
and have fun making great radio. Washingtons previous stops also include
weekend host at WRDW-FM/Philadelphia, afternoon host at
WIOQ-FM/Philadelphia and night host at WXSS-FM/Milwaukee.
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Alpha Promotes Two In Portland To Music Director

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 11:42 AM PST
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Alpha Media has promoted two of its Portland OR midday on-air personalities
to Music Director. Danny Dwyer adds those duties at Country 98.7 The Bull
KUPL. Dwyer has been with the station for eighteen years and also works as
a traffic reporter for KPTV-TV in the market. Amanda Ice Habrowski will
take the position at CHR Live 95.5 KBFF. Habrowski came to KBFF in 2014
following Alpha VP/Programming Phil Becker from Hot 107.9 WJFX Fort Wayne
IN. She previously worked in her hometown of Detroit and appeared as a
contestant on VH1s Flavor of Love and I Love Money. Alpha Media, Portland
announced that they promoted Danny Dwyer and Amanda ICE Habrowski to Music
Director. Danny made his way into country music by working for different
radio stations in Southern California (KZLA, KHAY KTPI) before moving to
the Great Northwest and becoming part of an exclusive team at 98.7 The
Bull. For the past 18 years Danny has long been considered a major champion
of the station and has also been the official “Man On The Street�in the
Mornings, Night jock, Promotion Director, recently Midday Host and now
proudly named Music Director at 98.7 The BULL, He’s even been known to
clean the company kitchen. Dannys a working machine when he’s not on the
radio or TV covering traffic for KPTV/FOX 12 he can also be found marrying
couples as a ordained minister. He loves to spend time with his wife Kimmy
3 kids Austin, Alexis, and Tanner engaging in sports such as Softball,
Golfing, Flip Cup, Beer Pong, Lake Surfing Camping by a lake. Alpha Media
Executive VP of Programming, Scott Mahalick commented on the announcement,
Were proud to be able to grow and advance people from with the company.
Danny is a star whos capabilities run very deep. Im excited to have him
represent Alpha to the Nashville country music community. Im extremely
blessed and proud to be a part of the Alpha family and excited to kickstart
my next chapter as MD! This is something I have set out to do for years and
now I get the opportunity to work with some great mentors and follow my
dreams, remarked Danny. Originally hailing from the city of Detroit, Amanda
“ICE� Habrowski is now a proud resident of Portland. None other than Public
Enemy’s Flavor Flav coined her infamous “ICE� moniker during a stint on
VH1’s “Flavor of Love 3,� where, unfortunately, Ms. Habrowski did not find
the love she was searching for. But everything turned out just fine,
because it left her with a rad nickname and another VH1 appearance on “I
Love Money 2.� A big fan of house and techno, Amanda holds true to her
Detroit roots with a love for dance music and can often be spotted dancing
when she thinks no one is looking. She is also madly in love with
cheese—cheddar, swiss, gouda; Amanda does not discriminate against any
variety and can be wooed with a couple slices. Her one-of-a-kind voice has
been heard on the radio for 10 years now, bringing her to the Portland
market, where she spins today’s hottest tracks fused with a Detroit-bred
passion for music. Alpha Media VP of Programming, Phil Becker had the
following to say, It has always been our companies policy to allow music to
be programmed on the local level. ICEs passion for music and our industry
will benefit everyone involved with Live 95.5. Theres no other station Id
rather be at than Live 955. Alpha Media takes care of their employees and I
cannot WAIT to make the most out of this opportunity, stated ICE.
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Townsquare Launches 104.9 The Edge Battle Creek

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 10:39 AM PST
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Townsquare Media flipped Hot AC Mix 104.9 WBXX Marshall/Battle Creek MI to
Alternative 104.9 The Edge this morning. The station states that the move
was made in part to fill the void created by Midwest Communications 94.1
WVIC Lansing flipping to Classic Country in March 2015. The Edge will begin
carrying the syndicated Free Beer Hot Wings on Monday with 104 minute
commercial free blocks the rest of the day. WBXX registered a 3.1 share in
the just released Fall 2015 Nielsen Audio ratings.
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Outlaw Ousts Abe In Springfield

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 10:15 AM PST
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As expected Saga flipped 101.1 W266BZ/103.7 WDBR-HD2 Springfield IL from
Variety Hits Abe-FM to Classic Country 101.1 The Outlaw at noon today.
Focusing on core artists Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson,
Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire, The Outlaw creates a flanker for sister
101.9 The Wolf WLFZ against Midwest Family Broadcastings US 92.7 WUSW and
Neuhoff Medias 104.5 WFMB. Original Report 1/25: Saga Communications
Variety Hits 101.1 Abe-FM W266BZ/103.7 WDBR-HD2 Springfield IL is promoting
A Big Change for Friday, January 29. While no domains have been registered
yet, word in the market is that Saga is preparing to flip the station to
the Outlaw Classic Country format the company has recently launched in
Asheville and Des Moines. The Abe-FM format debuted on then 93.9 WABZ in
2005 and then was transferred to the 101.1 translator as part of a three
station shuffle in 2013.
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If A Station Rebrands And Doesn't Make A Sound

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 08:57 AM PST
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We take pride at RadioInsight.com in being on top of everything going on in
the radio industry. Sometimes a change falls through the cracks that
baffles us on how nobody picked up on it. But the problem gets much worse
when the stations operator does nothing to get the word out about its new
identity. Back in December, iHeartMedia gave Country 97.1 KYWD Green
Valley/Tucson AZ a fresh coat of paint as its Wild Country name gave way to
The Bull. Yet the company has done nothing to notify anybody of the change.
The companys local advertising page still proudly promotes KYWD as Wild
Country. Neither of the two local media columnists nor any national site
was given a release to give the station some attention. This is a station
that garnered a mere 1.0 share in the just released Fall 2015 Nielsen Audio
ratings. Why wouldnt there be any attempt to promote its attempt to refresh
its identity? If you keep your station invisible, why would listeners or
advertisers bother to care about it?
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Lance Tidwell Exits iHeartMedia San Antonio

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 06:17 AM PST
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After just 5 1/2 months in San Antonio, iHeartMedia Senior Vice President
of Programming/Country KJ 97 97.3 KAJA Program Director Lance Tidwell has
exited the company following the elimination of his position. Tidwell was
transferred to San Antonio last August from Tucson where he served as
Operations Manager and PD of Wild Country 97.1 KWYD. Tidwell also
programmed WWYZ Hartford, KWWF Seattle and WGKX Memphis during his career.
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Station Sales Week Of 1/29: Over 100 Translator Sales Flood The FCC

Posted: 29 Jan 2016 05:56 AM PST
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Station Sales Norsan Media is converting its LMA of Spanish Tropical Latina
92.1 WJXR Macclenny/Jacksonville FL to a purchase paying $1.76 million.
Norsan had announced its intent to purchase the station when it began
operating it via LMA on 1/1/15. Gorge Country Media is purchasing Country
Gorge Country Y102 102.3 KYYT Goldendale WA, Talk 1400 KLCK Goldendale and
103.1 K276EE The Dalles OR from Haystack Broadcasting for $725,000.
Davidson Media is donating Silent 1540 WREJ Richmond VA to Delmarva
Educational Association. One Media is purchasing Silent 1550 KLFJ
Springfield MO from 127 Inc. for $5500. Translator Sales With the first 250
mile AM Revitalization Translator Waiver Period opening today, over 100
translators were sold this week in preparation. Radio-One was the busiest
buyer making five deals worth $280,000. Covenant Network was the seller in
ten deals for twelve translators totaling $260,000. We have introduced a
new sortable table to list the sales. Please submit any feedback regarding
the new layout using our contact form.
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Christian CHR Project Coming To Boise

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 01:37 PM PST
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Idaho Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists will launch Christian CHR
Project 88.7 KOAY Middleton/Boise ID on February 20. The launch will be
tied into the Boise stop of the Rock Worship Roadshow concert tour. KOAY
has been airing Christmas music since early October continuing through
January. The new station will flank sister Christian AC 89.5 KTSY Boise. To
help promote the launch, KOAY is giving future listeners that posts a
picture of themselves on Instagram or Twitter with the station hashtag
tickets to the concert.
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After Further Review Expands To New Orleans

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 01:19 PM PST
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After Further Review with Matt Moscona is joining Coastal Broadcasting
Sports ESPN 100.3 KLRZ Larose/New Orleans for afternoons starting Monday,
February 1. Mosconas show will continue to originate at Guaranty
Broadcastings ESPN 104.5/104.9 WNXX/KNXX in Baton Rouge in the same 3-6pm
timeslot. Current KLRZ afternoon host Gus Kattengells Sports Hangover will
move to 11am to 1pm. Effective Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, Matt Moscona and his
Top rated show “After Further Review� joins ESPN New Orleans. 100.3 ESPN
New Orleans and 1045ESPN Baton Rouge have partnered up to bring a new
afternoon program for our New Orleans regional listeners, “After Further
Review� with Matt Moscona. Matt’s program is the number ONE rated show in
the Baton Rouge market for the 3 to 6PM time slot. Matt Moscona has been
named to Radio Ink Magazine’s Top 25 Sports Talkers’ List in three of the
last four years since the shows inception in February of 2010. The “Sports
Hangover� with Gus Kattengell will air from 11:00 to 1:00 PM, Monday
through Friday. Gus will continue to bring the best coverage of our Saints,
Pelicans and other area and national sports. ESPN New Orleans continues to
improve and deliver the best “SPORTS TALK� in the New Orleans and river
region.
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