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KRRF Spins The Wheel To Classic Hip-Hop "Spin-FM"

Posted: 27 May 2016 12:18 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...p-hop-spin-fm/



Cumulus Media flipped Country 106.3 Nash Icon KRRF Oak View/Oxnard/Ventura
CA to Classic Hip-Hop 106.3 Spin-FM at noon today.

The flip positions KRRF between Gold Coast Broadcasting Rhythmic CHR Q104.7
KCAQ and Rhythmic Oldies Old School 95.9 KOCP while flanking sister
Rhythmic CHR 103.3 The Vibe KVYB.

Cumulus Media announces that Ventura County, California’s KRRF 106.3 FM
kicks off Memorial Day Weekend with a fresh sound and Classic Hip-Hop
programming from the late ‘80’s and ‘90’s on the all-new radio station
106.3 SPIN-FM. The former Country-formatted station launched this afternoon
at 12PM Noon PST.

106.3 SPIN-FM plays the party music of a generation and features songs by
legendary hip-hop artists including: Snoop Dogg, 2 Pac, Notorious B.I.G.,
Ice Cube, Puff Daddy, Jay Z, Dr. Dre, and many more. Until now, iconic
hip-hop music has been difficult to find on Ventura County radio, but 106.3
SPIN-FM adult Ventura County radio listeners can tune in to 106.3 SPIN-FM
and SPIN back to the Classic Hip-Hop songs that defined their party years.

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Chris Cox, Operations Manager, Cumulus Media Oxnard/Ventura said: “This is
an exciting new day in Ventura County radio as KRRF 106.3 becomes SPIN-FM.
This great music defined an entire generation and nobody else in Ventura
County is playing these songs. We are so proud to welcome 30- and
40-somethings who partied to R. Kelly and LL Cool J 25 years ago. They are
ready for a new SPIN on radio and now SPIN-FM is here. Let the non-stop
Classic Hip-Hop party begin! We are also pleased that all the great country
music has moved on down the FM dial to 100.7 KHAY.�




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Charlottesville & Harrisonburg AMs Add Translators

Posted: 27 May 2016 11:20 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...d-translators/



Two Virginia AM stations launched FM translator signals this week.

Saga Communications Sports ESPN 1450 WVAX Charlottesville is now heard on
103.1 W276DA with its 100w/322m signal. iHeartMedias News/Talk 1300 WKCY
Harrisonburg has completed its move of 99.3 W257DR Vineland NJ to 107.9 in
Harrisonburg with 240w horizontal/472m. WKCY will continue to simulcast on
970 WKCI Waynesboro VA.



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Entercom Makes On-Air Changes At Three San Francisco Stations

Posted: 27 May 2016 08:52 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...-q102-middays/



Entercom is making on-air changes at three of its San Francisco market
stations.

At AC 96.5 KOIT, the recently departed Brent Carey is replaced by Freska,
who moves over from middays at at Classic Hip-Hop Q102.1 KRBQ

Billy Vidal will move up from weekends to take the open midday slot at KRBQ.

Meanwhile at sister Urban AC 102.9 KBLX, Victor Zaragosa is leaving the
Dream Team morning show with Kimmie Taylor and Mark Curry to move to
afternoons. Tony Sculfield joins the station to take the vacant spot on the
morning show. He joins from nights at Crawford Broadcastings 106.3 WSRB
Lansing/Chicago.

Bay Area afternoons just got a bit bigger and mornings just became a tad
wittier. Legendary on-air personality Victor “Big Daddy� Zaragoza will be
moving to the afternoon drive time slot on KBLX. Replacing Zaragoza is 16 –
year radio veteran Tony Sculfield, whose personable and comical demeanor
made him popular among radio fans.

“I am excited for Victor Zaragoza’s return to afternoon drive. He is
electrifying, fun, and engaging,� said Elroy Smith, Entercom San
Francisco’s Operations Manager and Program Director. “Victor’s spirit is
contagious to everyone who hears him.�

Steve DiNardo, Entercom San Francisco’s Vice President and Market Manager
added: “Victor is a Bay Area institution. Afternoon drive couldn’t be in
more capable hands.�

Afternoon drive will be revamped with new national and local content that
will be a catalyst for growing social media interactions. With Zaragoza’s
help, KBLX will continue to deliver the best music and sounds for Bay Area
fans.

Sculfield is a well-known actor and comedian, who along with fellow funny
man Mark Curry and Kimmie Taylor will be sure to bring morning mayhem to
the Bay Area. According to Smith, Tony is the epitome of a professional
and knows how to create compelling radio. His recent three-day guest
appearance on KBLX’s morning show affirmed that he is a perfect fit for
this show.

“Tony brings a wealth of experience in Urban Adult Contemporary morning
radio to KBLX.� said DiNardo. “His addition makes our live and local show
relevant, topical and vibrant for the KBLX community.�

“It is with great pleasure that I join the dynamic Dream Team on KBLX.�
said Sculfield. “I look forward to bringing exciting, compelling and fun
radio to the Bay Area along with the awesome Kimmie Taylor and the
hilarious Mark Curry.�

Zaragoza is expected to make his debut as the afternoon drive-time host May
31st, while Sculfield joins the Morning Dream Team June 6th.

Entercom Communications San Francisco’s airwaves are set for a double dose
of powerhouse radio. Q102 mid-day host Freska, will be making a move to the
afternoon drive slot on 96.5 KOIT, while part time Q102 weekend host, Billy
Vidal will move to mid-days. Freska will replace KOIT’s departing afternoon
host Brent Carey.

“Freska’s unique delivery, community relationships, and creative show ideas
will build a strong connection for our listeners,� said Brian Figula, KOIT
Program Director.

KOIT coined “San Francisco’s Most Listened-to Station at Work,� boasts
nearly 1.8 million weekly listeners. Freska’s move is said to help grow
listenership and cultivate a more solid fan base.

“I was born and raised in the Bay Area, I grew up listening to KOIT,� said
host Freska. “Many thanks to Steve DiNardo, Elroy Smith, and Brian Figula
for their support and belief in me.�

Billy Vidal is known for his warm and engaging radio demeanor. Elroy Smith,
KRBQ’s Program Director added: I was blown away by Billy Vidal’s on-air
vibe. He is conversational and knows the city well.� Vidal added: “I want
to express how excited and overjoyed I am to accept the position of full
time on-air personality at KRBQ. I look forward to sharing this amazing
journey with my radio family at Q102�

Freska and Vidal are expected to make their new hosting debut May 31st.



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iHeart Brings El Patron To Omaha

Posted: 27 May 2016 07:34 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...tron-to-omaha/



iHeartMedia has broken up its Rock 94.9/102.3 simulcast in Omaha and
launched Regional Mexican 102.3 El Patron K272FE Council Bluffs IA/KKFF-HD2
Bennington NE.

The flip gives a competitor to Flood Communications Lobo 97.7 KBBX Nebraska
City. El Patron has picked up the syndicated El Show de Piolin for
mornings. The Active Rock format continues on 94.9 K235CD/KISO-HD2 Omaha.



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KOHO Wenatchee Flips From AAA To AC

Posted: 27 May 2016 05:04 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...rom-aaa-to-ac/



Icicle Broadcasting AAA 101.1 KOHO-FM Leavenworth/Wenatchee WA flipped this
morning to AC.

Positioning as The Valleys Best Mix, the flip comes in response to Cherry
Creek Radios move of AC 99.5 The Apple KAAP to Hot AC 99.5 The Bridge KQBG
earlier this month. KOHO will retain its news elements and no staff changes
occurred with the flip



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Bloomberg: IHeartMedia Accused in Suit of Using Unit Like Piggy Bank

Posted: 27 May 2016 04:52 AM PDT
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...ike-piggy-bank





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Station Sales Week Of 5/27

Posted: 27 May 2016 04:38 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...s-week-of-527/


Station Sales

Black Diamond Holdings led by Michael Chires and Norman McKee is acquiring
seven Northern Michigan stations and one translator from Del Reynolds
Northern Star Broadcasting for $1.95 million. The stations involved in the
sale are Soft AC Easy 95.5/106.3 WQEZ Glen Arbor/WOEZ Onaway, Classic Rock
The Bear 97.7 WCHY Cheboygan/98.1 WGFN Glen Arbor, Country Big Country Hits
102.9 WMKC Indian River, Active Rock Rock 105 105.1 WGFM Cheyboygan and
Classic Country Big Country Gold 1240 WCBY Cheboygan/100.7 W264CF St.
Ignace. Northern Star will retain ownership of the tower sites of the
stations and will file a deal to sell 107.1 WCKC Cadillac to a separate
buyer.

The five Missouri stations owned by Randy Wachter under multiple licensees
have been placed in receivership by the Circuit Court of Franklin County,
MO following a default on a loan made by Louis Eckelkamp and East Central
Broadcasting. Dennis Wallace, the appointed receiver owns three licenses
and operates a fourth station via LMA. The stations transferred to the
receivership a Alternative 93X 93.3 KQQX Hermann, AAA FMX 104.3 KKAC
Vandalia, Silent 101.7 KQXQ Cuba, 101.7 KXQX Elsberry and 102.3 KIXK
Wheatland.

Wachter refused to sign the assignment application to the FCC and made the
following Facebook post about the situation blaming the operators of a bank
for wanting to take the stations from him.



Curtis Durst sells his Thunder Associates to Elaine and Steven Davis for
$1.3 million. Thunder owns Oldies 690 WELD Fisher, Country 101.7 WELD-FM
Moorefield and Variety Hits 103.7 Jack-FM WQWZ Fisher WV.

Divine Mercy Broadcasting is purchasing Classic Rock 100.3 The Wind KXAA
Cle Elum WA from Wheeler Broadcasting for $185,000.

Williams Communications sells Urban 98.3 The Beat Jamz WFXO Ashland AL to
Marble City Media for $50,000.

Whiplash Community Radio sells 90.1 KOWH Humboldt NE and 91.9 KTTE
Springfield CO to Better Public Broadcasting Association for $10 and
forgiveness of a promissory note.
Translator Sales
Station State Seller Buyer Price To Rebroadcast Station State
Seller Buyer Price To Rebroadcast 104.1 W281AC Portland ME University
of Southern Maine Maine Public Broadcasting $251,000 90.1 WMEA-HD2
Portland 105.9 W290CM Lafayette IN Kaspar Broadcasting Purdue
University $45,000 920 WBAA West Lafayette 92.3 W222BT Palm Coast FL
Delmarva Educational Association Salem Media $65,000 1520 WBZW Apopka
95.9 K240EI St. Robert MO Missouri River Christian Broadcasting
Computraffic $36,000 1350 KRAP Washington 94.5 K233CN Osceola

99.5 K258BF Warsaw

106.5 K293BV Nevada MO Full Smile American Media Investments $84,000
1420 KBTN Neosho MO

1450 KQYX Galena KS

860 KKOW Pittsburg KS 103.1 W276CX New Port Richey FL Cornerstone
Community Radio Beasley Media $125,000 104.7 WRBQ-HD2 Tampa 95.1 K236BX
Watsonville CA Mary Guthrie Zwerling Broadcasting System $37,500 90.7
KSRI Santa Cruz 94.7 K234CS Soledad CA Association For Community
Education Zwerling Broadcasting System $37,500 90.7 KSRI Santa Cruz
106.5 K293BY Truth or Consequence NM Bernie M. Woods One Ministries $0
88.7 KBWK Truth or Consequence 99.1 W256AG Wausau WI Quicksilver
Broadcasting Results Broadcasting $22,500 104.1 WMZK Merrill 99.7
K259CI Texarkana TX Juan Alberto Ayala Hammond Broadcasting $50,000
700 KHSE Wylie 88.9 K205ET Big Pine CA Lawrence Lee Amundsen Dale
Ganske $20,000 91.3 KNIS Carson City NV 99.3 W257AA LaGrange GA Radio
Training Network Reynolds Technical Associates $0 93.3 WVFJ-FM
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Country Q103.3 KMCQ Launches In Northwest Washington

Posted: 26 May 2016 03:10 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...st-washington/



Everett-Snohomish Broadcasting has signed on Country Country Q103.3 KMCQ
Oak Harbor WA.

The new station covers the I-5 corridor halfway between Seattle and
Vancouver with a signal reaching Bellingham and Everett with 1.4kW/414m.
Ken Moultrie of The New Broadcast Partners is consulting and programming
KMCQ with a Country format stretching from the 1990s through now.



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Variety: Moonves: CBS Radio Sale Has Sumner Redstones Full Support

Posted: 26 May 2016 02:39 PM PDT
http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/cbs...ne-1201783644/





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John Dimick Joins Cumulus As VP/Programming Operations

Posted: 26 May 2016 01:52 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...ng-operations/



Cumulus Media has hired former Lincoln Financial Media SVP/Programming John
Dimick as VP/Programming Operations.

Dimick will report directly to SVP/Content and Programming Mike McVay and
joins Doug Hamand and Greg Frey as a VP/PO. Since the closing of Lincoln
Financial Media following its sale to Entercom last year, Dimick has been
running a chain of AAMCO stores in the Atlanta area. He joined Lincoln in
2007 after spending three years programming Hot 97 WQHT New York.

Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed 35-year radio veteran John
Dimick as Vice President, Programming Operations. Dimick joins the Cumulus
corporate programming resources team on June 1, 2016, and will report to
Mike McVay, Senior Vice President, Content and Programming. Dimick was
previously Senior Vice President, Programming and Operations for Lincoln
Financial Media, where he was responsible for the oversight of station
brands, digital development, PPM and audience strategies. Over the course
of his career, Dimick has programmed stations in markets across the
country, including: Salt Lake City; Columbus, OH; Seattle; San Diego and
New York City.

Mike McVay, Senior Vice President, Content and Programming, Cumulus Media
said: “John Dimick brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this
position. He joins Doug Hamand and Greg Frey as a VPPO. The three of them,
along with our format specialists and analysts, will provide even more
tools to our managers and PD’s to employ when programming their stations.�

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Dimick said: “I’m very happy that Mike McVay wouldn’t buy my ‘retirement
from the industry’ thinking! What the new senior management team at Cumulus
is building is extraordinary and compelling. I am flattered that Mike and
Bob Walker believe I can help advance the growth and success of the
stations and the remarkable Cumulus platform. Joining the corporate
programming team with people like Greg Frey, Doug Hamand, Dr. Ed Cohen, Val
Garris, Ralph Cipolla and the other pros at Cumulus is very exciting.�




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SportsRadio 610 Houston Sets New Lineup

Posted: 26 May 2016 01:30 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...ts-new-lineup/



CBS Sports 610 KILT Houston is promoting a #NewDay610 for Tuesday, May 31.

On that day the station will launch a new programming schedule following
the exit of Nick Wright to Fox Sports 1 in April. The Houston Chronicle
reports that current middayers Mike Meltser and Seth Payne will move from
10am-2pm up the the 6-10am morning slot. John Lopez, who had been
co-hosting mornings with Wright, will move to middays where he will be
paired with Cody Stoots and former NFL receiver Dante Hall.



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Sean Ross: Cant Stop The Justin? Handicapping the Summer Song of 2016

Posted: 26 May 2016 01:19 PM PDT
http://www.goenvisionnetworks.com/20...-song-of-2016/