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Ross Mahoney Named PD/Afternoon Host At X107.5 Las Vegas

Posted: 18 May 2016 11:27 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...7-5-las-vegas/



CBS Alternative X107.5 KXTE Pahrump/Las Vegas has hired Ross Mahoney as
Program Director and afternoon host.

Mahoney joins from Sunrise Broadcastings Modern Rock 98.7 WRMR Wilmington
NC where he was PD. The majority of his radio career was spent at CBS
now-defunct Alternative 103.1 The Buzz WPBZ West Palm Beach where he moved
up from intern to eventually becoming APD/MD/Afternoon host. He also
programmed the interim Smooth 104.3 WMSF as that station was moved from
West Palm Beach to the Miami market.

Mahoney fills the departures of two staffers to CBS Houston over the past
year. Charese Fruge had been PD prior to her move to become VP/Programming
in Houston last year. Chris Jackson had hosted afternoons at KXTE until
leaving to take the same slot at Hot AC Mix 96.5 KHMX.

KXTE X107.5 announced today Ross Mahoney has been named the new Program
Director and Afternoon Drive host on X107.5 airing weekdays from 2:00 PM to
6:00 PM effective immediately. In addition to listening to Ross live on
X107.5 locally, listeners can also stream the station through
x1075lasvegas.com or the Radio.com app for mobile devices.

“After a long, nationwide search, I am thrilled we have found Ross to take
the lead at X107.5,� said CBS RADIO Las Vegas Operations Manager, JB King.
“I am confident that his experience, great ideas, knowledge and passion for
the format, will take X107.5 to new levels!�

“I am extremely happy to be back with CBS RADIO Las Vegas, working with a
great team and to have the privilege of leading a legendary brand like
X107.5 into its third decade,� said Mahoney. “I’d like to thank JB King,
Tony Perlongo, Lisa Worden and Kevin Weatherly for this amazing
opportunity.�

Mahoney’s career in radio started in 1996 at the late great WPBZ 103.1 The
Buzz. It was there that he worked his way up from intern to Music Director,
Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Air Talent. Most recently, he was
Program Director at WRMR Modern Rock 98.7 before the opportunity to join
X107.5 brought him to Las Vegas.



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San Antonio Express-News: IHeartMedia court battle is being closely watched

Posted: 18 May 2016 06:22 AM PDT
http://www.expressnews.com/business/...ed-7557133.php





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El Dorado Continues Sell-Off With KXFM Divestment

Posted: 18 May 2016 04:40 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...fm-divestment/



El Dorado Broadcasters has been divesting its properties in the Santa Maria
and San Luis Obispo CA markets over the past few months.

The most recent deal will see Rock 99.1 KXFM Santa Maria go to John Hearnes
Point Broadcasting for $1.175 million. Point does not own any other
stations in the Lompoc/Santa Maria market, but does have 2 AMs and 4 FMs in
the adjacent Santa Barbara market operating as Rincon Broadcasting. KXFM
applied last November to relocate to Montecito where it would moves its
signal coverage to the Santa Barbara and adjacent Oxnard/Ventura markets.
The application has yet to be approved by the FCC.

Since the start of 2016, El Dorado has sold off four other stations in the
San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria markets. Sunny Country 102.5 KSNI-FM and
News/Talk 1240 KSMX (now KSMA) Santa Maria went to American General Media
for $1.5 million. Regional Mexican 106.7 KSMY Lompoc was sold to Lazer
Broadcasting for $400,000. Last week El Dorado and American General Media
once again hooked up with News/Talk 920 KVEC San Luis Obispo being sold for
$450,000.

Following this deal, El Dorado Broadcasters will own three FMs in San Luis
Obispo, 1 AM 3FMs and an HD fed translator in Victorville CA, and 1 AM and
2 FMs in Yuma AZ.



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Sean 'Mac' McNally Takes Nights At WIVK

Posted: 17 May 2016 03:43 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...ights-at-wivk/



Cumulus Country 107.7 WIVK Knoxville has hired Sean Mac McNally for their
7pm-12am shift Monday through Saturday.

McNally joins WIVK from Brewer Broadcasting where he served as PD/Morning
Host at Cat Country Chattanooga until its flip to Classic Hits late last
year. McNallys program will include content from Cumulus syndicated Nash
Nights Live with Sean Parr and Elaina Smith that currently airs in that
timeslot.

Cumulus Media announces that legendary Knoxville Country radio station,
107.7 WIVK will add Sean “Mac� McNally to its on-air line-up Monday through
Saturday from 7PM to Midnight. The move enhances the time slot’s NASH
Nights Live programming by delivering local flavor, on-location broadcasts
and commentary from McNally, while continuing to deliver the star-studded
content from Nashville-based NASH Nights Live co-hosts Shawn Parr and
Elaina Smith.

McNally was most recently Morning Show Host and Program Director for Brewer
Broadcasting’s WPLZ (Cat Country) in Chattanooga, prior to the station’s
format flip to Classic Hits late last year.

Ken Salyer, Vice President and Market Manager, Cumulus Media-Knoxville,
said: “We are excited to add Sean to our all-star line-up and look forward
to him joining our team. We know he will bring a genuine passion and energy
to evenings for our listeners that will only add to the highly successful
NASH Nights Live experience.�

McNally said: “I am joining the legendary Country station 107.7 WIVK—and
what an incredible honor it is to be a part of it! I can’t wait to get
started in a few weeks. Go VOLS!â€�Â*



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Sherrod Munday: There's A Crisis Coming In Broadcasting, And Its Not What
You Think

Posted: 17 May 2016 01:40 PM PDT
http://news.michmab.com/editorial-th...hat-you-think/