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Daily Domains 6/4: An ALTernative Name For 92.9 Boston?

Posted: 03 Jun 2016 09:58 AM PDT
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Is Greater Medias Radio 92.9 WBOS Boston looking to rebrand? Also more
Sports for Birmingham and a Knockout blow for Fort Myers?
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Thunder Tampa Bay Shifts To Classic Hits

Posted: 03 Jun 2016 07:50 AM PDT
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iHeartMedia Classic Rock Thunder Tampa Bay translator trimulcast of 94.5
W233AV Gulfport/St. Petersburg, 99.1 W256CT Bayonet Point/New Port Richey
and 105.9 W290BJ West Tampa/100.7 WMTX-HD2 Tampa has transitioned to
Classic Hits.

The transition comes with a new Premium Choice airstaff. Drew Thomas,
afternoon host of sister 107.9 WSRZ Sarasota is in mornings. Q104.3 WAXQ
New Yorks Mark Coppola is in middays with Country 99.5 WGAR Clevelands Kat
Jackson in afternoons. WMJJ Birmingham afternoon host JT is in nights.

Over the past three months, Thunder has dropped from a 1.4 share to 0.8
share. The flip places Thunder closer to Cox Media Groups 107.3 The Eagle
WXGL and Beasley Medias Q105 104.7 WRBQ.



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iHeart Shuffles Somerset KY AMs

Posted: 03 Jun 2016 07:30 AM PDT
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In addition to the relaunch of Classic Rock 97.1 WSEQ as Double Q WJQQ on
Wednesday, iHeartMedia made programming changes at its two AMs in the
market.

News/Talk 910 WSFE Burnside is now Classic Country Icons 910 WSEK to flank
sister K93 93.9 WSEK-FM. The News/Talk format moves to sister Sports Fox
Sports 1240 WSFC as Newstalk 1240.



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Laura Steele Joins 104.5 WJJK Indianapolis

Posted: 03 Jun 2016 07:27 AM PDT
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A year after resigning from iHeartMedia Classic Rock Q95 94.7 WFBQ after a
fifteen year run in middays, Laura Steele is returning to Indianapolis
radio as she joins Cumulus Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK for nights.

The Indianapolis native has also worked for 99.5 WZPL and 93.1 WNAP during
her career and most recently worked at WISH-TV as part of their coverage of
the Indianapolis 500.


Cumulus Media announces that veteran Indianapolis radio host Laura Steele
has joined Classic Hits station 104.5 WJJK as Host, Nights. Steele was
formerly on-air at WFBQ, where she was midday personality for the last 15
years.Â*She was also an Indy 500 correspondent for WISH-TV in Indy.Â*Steele
debuts on 104.5 WJJK on Monday, June 13, 2016, from 7:00 p.m.-12:00
Midnight.

Jay Michaels, Program Director, 104.5 WJJK said: “I’ve been in Indianapolis
for four years now, and have been a fan of Laura’s since I arrived.Â*Her
passion for radio and music, along with her wealth of experience in
Indianapolis broadcasting, solidifies our already talented air staff at
WJJK!�

Steele said: “After a year out of the music radio scene, I look forward to
having some fun playing the best music ever made with the winning team at
Cumulus and WJJK. I have admired their success over the years and hope to
add to it!�





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WNLK & WSTC Return To Life

Posted: 03 Jun 2016 05:20 AM PDT
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Sacred Heart Universitys 1350 WNLK Norwalk and 1400 WSTC Stamford CT
returned to the air on Wednesday, June 1 with a pair of brokered formats.

1350 WNLK is currently airing many of the programs previously heard on now
Silent 1530 WDJZ Bridgeport. Meanwhile 1400 WSTC is being operated by
Martin Sheehans VGR Radio Agency with a mix of Talk and Adult Standards
programming. Sheehan previously owned 1520 WTRI Brunswick MD and most
recently served as Market Manager for Cumulus Westchester NY.

Sacred Heart had taken the two stations dark in January citing low
listenership to the stations as part of their Public News/Talk network. The
University purchased the two then Commercial News/Talk stations from Cox
Media Group in 2011.



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Station Sales Week Of 6/3: Multicultural Swaps Trust Assets In Los Angeles

Posted: 03 Jun 2016 04:30 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...n-los-angeles/



After eight years in the Transition Radio trust, Multicultural Broadcasting
is reacquiring Brokered Ethnic 900 KALI West Covina/Los Angeles CA while
putting Korean 1230 KYPA Los Angeles in its place. The exchange will keep
Multicultural with 5 AMs and 1 FM in the Los Angeles market: KALI, 1300
KAZN Pasadena, 1580 KBLA Santa Monica, 1430 KMRB San Gabriel, 1600 KAHZ
Pomona and 106.3 KALI-FM Santa Ana.

Stu-Comm AAA 91.9 WNRN Charlottesville VA is expanding its presence in
Richmond with the acquisition of Gospel 1590 WFTH Richmond from Tri-City
Christian Radio for $300,000. Stu-Comm began operating WFTH via LMA on May
17. WNRN is also heard in the Richmond market on 103.1 W276BZ Midlothian.

After Northern Star Broadcasting sold the remainder of their stations last
week, we know now who acquired 107.1 WCKC Cadillac MI. Currently part of a
Classic Rock The Bear trimulcast, WCKC will go to Dom Jennifer Theodores
Up North Radio for $180,000. Up North currently operates Hot AC 107.9 WCDY
McBain/Cadillac.

New South Media is selling its four Meridian MS stations to Roger Burkes
Burke Broadcasting for $500,000. Burke began operating Talk simulcast 910
WALT/102.1 WALT-FM Meridian, Classic Hits 95.1 The Buzz WKZB Marion and
Classic Country 97.9 WUCL Newton in March 2015 via a Time Brokerage
Agreement and began a Joint Sales Agreement with Meridian Community
Colleges Soft AC 106.9 The Eagle WEXR Stonewall MS on May 1.

East Arkansas Broadcasters is acquiring News/Talk 610 KARV Russelville/
101.3 KARV-FM Ola and Thunder Country 105.5 KYEL Danville AR from Kermit
and Diane Womack for $800,000.

Santarelli Ventures purchases Southern Gospel 900 WIAM Williamston NC for
$185,000. Ken Santarellis Surge Media LLC owns 100.5 W263BE Rose Hill and
operates 710 WEGG Rose Hill and 104.5 WSTK Aurora NC via LMA as Dance Surge
Radio.

As soon as it closed on its acquisition of the station, Duane Jeffreys
Canaan Communications sells 105.1 WVRY Waverly TN to Mike Parchments MP
Media LLC for $900,000. Canaan will retain 1030 WQSE White Bluff TN which
it is purchasing a translator for (see below).

Solmart Media acquires Standards 1280 WTMY Sarasota FL from Southwest
Florida Radio Broadcasting for $100,000. Solmart owns Regional Mexican La
Zeta 105.3 Nocatee in the Sarasota market.
Translator Sales
Station State Seller Buyer Price To Rebroadcast Station State
Seller Buyer Price To Rebroadcast 100.1 K261AY Bridgeport

101.7 K269AV Tonopah & Goldfield CA

NV Bruce McAfee Katie Davis $40,000 100.7 KIBS Bishop CA 92.7 W224BU
Lake City FL Delmarva Educational Association Salem Media $65,000 1520
WBZW Apopka 98.7 W254BP Wisconsin Rapids

100.7 W264BK Waukau WI WRVM Inc. Polnet Communications $60,000 88.1
WHJL Merrill

102.7 WRVM Suring 102.3 W272BV Yarmouth ME Light of Life Ministries
Atlantic Coast Radio $150,000 96.3 WJJB-FM Gray 92.7 K224EF North
Amarillo

99.1 K256BJ Borger

101.7 K269FZ South Lubbock

102.1 K271BW Lubbock

103.9 K280EU Amarillo

104.7 K284BH Canyon

107.1 K296EW Pampa TX Grace Community Church of Amarillo Edgewater
Broadcasting $800 91.9 KXRI Amarillo 98.5 K253BT Abilene TX Juan
Alberto Ayala Vikram Shah Broadcasting $50,000 990 KFCD Farmersville
97.1 W246CV Greenwood SC Radio Training Network Tower Above Media
$30,000 94.1 WGFJ Cross Hill 95.7 W239BY Florence AL Prospect
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Rockcastle Media Group Partners On "Neon Beat"

Posted: 02 Jun 2016 09:45 PM PDT
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Rockcastle Media issued theÂ*following press release:



Rockcastle Media Group is partnering with John Christopher, broadcast
veteran and host of the Adult Standards program The Neon Beat, to provide
affiliate relations and distribution services. “We’re thrilled to expand
our offerings by offering The Neon Beat with John Christopher,� said
President/CEO Will Sterrett. “John is a polished, engaging talent with an
encyclopedic knowledge of these great songs from yesteryear and a loyal
following at the show’s flagship, KCXL/Kansas City. The Neon Beat with John
Christopher is an example of the top-notch programming – coupled with
exemplary service – that Rockcastle Media Group is proud to provide to our
affiliates and advertising clients.�

“This show was created to help fill the gap in serving the mature listener
who is looking for programming that is fun, pleasant and entertaining to
listen to,� said host John Christopher. “Thanks to Will Sterrett for the
opportunity to share this unique format of what we like to call, “The
original hits.� Stay tuned for the greatest records ever pressed, on The
Neon Beat.�

The Neon Beat with John Christopher is available on a market-exclusive,
100% stand-alone barter basis, and stations can take anywhere from 1 to 5
hours per week. Each hour of The Neon Beat with John Christopher is
stand-alone, allowing affiliates to air the program for an hour a day or in
a long-form weekend block. Delivery is via FTP download, with the first
feeds delivered for the week of June 13.

Rockcastle Media Group is a national radio network providing short-form and
long-form programming to affiliate stations across the U.S. and Canada. The
company’s ‘Partners First’ initiative ensures a focus on error-free program
feeds and exceptional service to stations and advertising partners.
Rockcastle Media Group’s offerings include the short-form trivia feature
Think Fast! and The Neon Beat with John Christopher.

To listen to a demo of The Neon Beat with John Christopher, visit
http://www.rockcastlemedia.com

Disclaimer: RadioBB developed the website for Rockcastle Media.



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Albany Times Union: An inside look into Vermont's WEQX

Posted: 02 Jun 2016 05:01 PM PDT
http://www.timesunion.com/tuplus-fea...ve-7959895.php





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Tony Kornheiser To Exit WTEM; Launch Podcast

Posted: 02 Jun 2016 02:53 PM PDT
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Tony Kornheiser is exiting Red Zebra Sports ESPN 980 WTEM Washington and
simulcasters 92.7 WWXT Prince Frederick MD and 94.3 WWXX Buckland VA at the
end of this month.

Kornheiser has been part of the lineup at WTEM on and off since its launch
on 570 in 1992 including during his six year run while syndicated
nationally by ESPN Radio. While part of the Monday Night Football booth,
his show moved to the short-lived Washington Post Radio 1500 WTWP and 3WT
WWWT and XM Satellite Radio in 2007 and 2008. He returned to WTEM for 10am
to 12pm in 2010.

After his usual summer hiatus from the radio show, Kornheiser will launch a
new podcast in September. He will also continue as the co-host of ESPNs
Pardon The Interruption.

Red Zebra Broadcasting announced today that Washington, D.C. sports radio
icon Tony Kornheiser is leaving ESPN 980. Beginning in 1992 as part of
WTEM’s original lineup, The Tony Kornheiser Show has entertained the
nation’s capital for more than 20 years.

“Tony is a pillar in the Washington, D.C. sports community and we would
like to express our sincerest gratitude and thank him for his dedication,�
said Terry Bateman, Chairman of Red Zebra Broadcasting.

Kornheiser’s final show on ESPN 980 will air in late June. Red Zebra will
announce plans for a new midday show shortly.

“I have loved every minute on the radio at WTEM,� Kornheiser said. “But I
felt it was time to pursue a new and appealing challenge. I will be
launching a podcast this September. I am excited that this endeavor will
allow me to continue to work with so many of the people who have been a
part of my radio show for over the past 20 years. But I will miss all of my
friends and colleagues at WTEM.�

Boosted by 17 hours of live and local programming, ESPN 980 unveiled its
new power-packed lineup on May 2.

ESPN 980 listeners now wake up with The Morning Blitz, hosted by Al Galdi
(@AlGaldi), followed by Cooley and Kevin at 7 a.m. with former Redskins
tight end Chris Cooley and Kevin Sheehan. At 1 p.m., listeners go Inside
the Locker Room, featuring former Washington Redskins legends Brian
Mitchell (@BMitchLiveCSN) and Rick “Doc� Walker (@RickDocWalker) as well as
co-host Scott Jackson (@JacksonSports).

Steve Czaban (@Czabe) and Andy Pollin (@AndyPollin1) and the rebirth of The
Sports Reporters hit the airways during drive before Tim Murray
(@1TimMurray) and Nick Ashooh (@NickAshooh) cover all of the evening action
on DMV Game Time at 7 p.m.

“Following our new broadcast lineup this month, ESPN 980 continues to
deliver the most exclusive Washington Redskins breaking news, insider
reports, player interviews and game broadcasts,� Bateman said.

ESPN 980, the flagship station of the Washington Redskins Radio Network,
will continue to provide live game broadcasts during the 2016 preseason and
regular season. The network makes its 2016 debut when the Redskins travel
to Atlanta to open the preseason against the Falcons on Thursday, Aug. 11,
at 7 p.m.

Listeners can also enjoy ESPN 980 on 92.7 FM and 94.3 FM in the Washington,
D.C. area and globally on the ESPN 980 and official Washington Redskins
apps.



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WMOG Relaunches As 92.7 SSI

Posted: 02 Jun 2016 02:15 PM PDT
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Golden Isles Broadcasting has closed on its acquisition of Classic Hits Big
92.7 WMOG St. Simons Island GA from iHeartMedias Brunswick Station Trust
and relaunched it as 92.7 SSI WSSI at 5:10pm today.

The revamped Classic Hits format will focus on hits of the 70s and 80s and
is debuting with the usual 10,000 songs in a row starting with Princes 1999
and Loverboy Working For The Weekend.

The flip comes after a stunt loop with sweepers stating to ask your friends
about whats going on at 92.7 and indirectly mocking iHeart for the station
being neglected and almost thrown in a closet pinpointing its lack of local
programming. WSSI joins a Golden Isles Broadcasting cluster that also
includes Country 104.1 The Wave WRJY Brunswick and CHR Magic 105.9 WXMK
Dock Junction in the coastal area between Savannah and Jacksonville FL.