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Bloomberg: SoundCloud Owners Said to Mull $1 Billion Sale of Music Service

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 02:09 PM PDT
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...-music-service





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Current: Public radio host signs professional basketball contract

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 01:24 PM PDT
http://current.org/2016/07/public-ra...ball-contract/





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B101 Barrie ON Counting Down To Big Flip

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 01:13 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...n-to-big-flip/



As we first indicated on Mondays Daily Domains, Corus Radio CHR B101
CIQB-FM Barrie ON will flip to Classic Rock 101.1 Big-FM on Friday, July 27.

CIQBs website has been replaced with a countdown clock leading to a 11:00am
flip on Friday. The flip will take CIQB out of competition with sister Hot
AC “Fresh Radio 93.1� CHAY-FM.



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Edge Shifts To Alt In Fairbanks

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 11:36 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...-in-fairbanks/



iHeartMedia continued its trend of rebranding its Alternative stations
under the Alt identity as 104.7 The Edge KKED Fairbanks AK became Alt 104.7.

KKED features an all Premium Choice lineup of WEND Charlottes Woody Wilcox
in mornings, WRFF Philadelphia/WRDA Atlantas Wendy Rollins in middays, WWDC
Washingtons Josh Klinger in afternoons and Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx at
night.



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iHeartMedia St. Louis Names AJ SVP/Programming

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 09:38 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...vpprogramming/



The man known simply as AJ is transferring to St. Louis as Senior VP
Programming for iHeartMedia.

AJ has been with iHeart since 2012 most recently as SVP Programming of the
companys Norfolk and Richmond VA clusters and PD of CHR Q94 94.5 WRVQ and
AC Mix 98.1 WTVR-FM Richmond.. He also has programmed CHRs Hot 107.9 WWHT
Syracuse and Kiss 106.7 WKGS Rochester NY. His career also included
thirteen years at Cumulus 97.1 WBHT Wilkes-Barre PA where he hosted nights,
mornings, and afternoons at various times and six years as Program Director.

In St. Louis, AJ will oversee Country 93.7 The Bull KSD, Classic Hip-Hop
100.3 The Beat KMJM, Classic Hits 103.3 KLOU, Rhythmic CHR Wild 104.9 KBWX,
CHR Z107.7 KSLZ, and Gospel Hallelujah 1600 KATZ.

iHeartMedia St. Louis announced today that A.J. has been named Senior Vice
President of Programming, effective August 15. iHeartMedia St. Louis has a
strong cross-platform presence, massive consumer reach and includes a
number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital —
including KSLZ-FM (CHR), KSD-FM (Country), KLOU- FM (Classic Hits), KMJM-FM
(Throwback Hip Hop and RB), KBWX-FM (Rhythmic CHR), KATZ (Gospel), and
HDSKLOU-FM (Christian Contemporary) and produces legendary marquee events
including the Bull Float Trip produced by KSD-FM and Sista Strut produced
by KMJM-FM and KATZ-FM

iHeartMedia’s success is built on its unmatched portfolio of talent and as
one of iHeartMedia’s rising stars, A.J. will work closely with Beth Davis,
Region President in the Central Division to oversee all programming in St.
Louis.

As a member of iHeartMedia since April 2012, A.J. previously served as the
Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Richmond and Norfolk
market. Also during his tenure A.J. managed programming for multiple
stations in New York including WWHT-FM in Syracuse and WKGS-FM in Rochester
in addition to supervising WKKF-FM in Albany, WBNW-FM in Binghamton, and
WJJS-FM in Roanoke, Virginia. Prior to joining iHeartMedia, A.J. held
various leadership roles with WBHT Wilkes-Barre over the course of thirteen
years.

“A.J.’s talent, initiative and positive energy continues to bring
programming teams together, allowing each member to achieve their talent
potential,� said Beth Davis, Region President. “Because of his style, AJ
has a winning track record and I’m thrilled to have A.J. lead our
programming team in St. Louis.�

“I am so excited to lead the super-talented team in St. Louis and join the
ranks of the incredible programmers who have called our market in St. Louis
HOME,� said A.J., SVP of Programming in St. Louis. “I look forward to
hitting the ground running on day one to achieve even more market success.
I am absolutely thrilled to have been given this opportunity and want to
send a huge thanks to senior leadership for their insight and support
during my time with iHeartMedia and to Beth Davis and Greg Chance for
welcoming me into the St. Louis Region family.�

iHeartMedia is a leading media outlet throughout the St. Louis region. Its
radio brands and content are available across multiple platforms, including
its broadcast stations; online via its branded digital sites; mobile; and
social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio, the all- in-one
streaming music and live radio service.



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Jason Hurst Jumps To KSOF Fresno Mornings

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 09:09 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...esno-mornings/



Jason Hurst is crossing the street from afternoons at Cumulus Country 93.7
KSKS Fresno to join iHeartMedia AC Soft Rock 98.9 KSOF Dinuba as morning
co-host.

Hurst will join Teri Ann Schlesser as hosts of the “Jason and Teri Ann
Morning Show� starting Monday, August 1. Schlesser will also continue to
host middays at the station.

Hurst has worked at multiple stations in the Fresno market including Hot AC
Y101 KWYE and Alternative 104.1 KFRR.

iHeartMedia’s Soft Rock 98.9 today announced the addition of well-known
Fresno radio personality Jason Hurst to the weekday line-up. Jason will
team up with current Soft Rock personality Teri Ann Schlesser to host the
new “Jason and Teri Ann Morning Show.� The new program will debut Monday,
August 1 and will air weekday mornings from 5 10 a.m. on Soft Rock 98.9.

The new Jason and Teri Ann Morning Show will be a lively, upbeat blend of
what listeners care about each morning — what’s trending at the moment,
what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment, what’s happening in the
Central Valley community — along with celebrity interviews, fun games for
listeners, and of course, the Valley’s best music variety.

“I’m super excited to be joining Teri Ann and am looking forward to waking
up the Central Valley each morning, said Hurst. Soft Rock 98.9 is a
legendary radio station and I’m thrilled to be part of the team.�

Long-time Fresno radio listeners are already familiar with Hurst, who most
recently did an afternoon show on country radio. He has been a fixture of
local radio for the last 15 years and has attracted a large, loyal
following.

“iHeartMedia is all about attracting the very best local radio talent and
providing them the platform to perform their magic on the airwaves, said
Jeff Negrete, iHeartMedia Area President, Central California. We’re
thrilled to bring a talent of Jason’s caliber to Soft Rock 98.9.�

“Jason and Teri Ann will be an exciting, entertaining new take on morning
radio, with tremendous listener interactivity on the air, online and
through all social channels,� said Steve Weed, iHeartMedia Senior Vice
President of Programming, Fresno.



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More Virgin Radio Coming To Canada

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 07:20 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...io-for-canada/



In addition to the pending flip of 105.3 CFCA Kitchener ON on Friday, Bell
Media is planning on expanding its CHR Virgin Radio brand to Halifax.

CHR 101.3 The Bounce CJCH Halifax is promoting a big change at 1:00pm
Atlantic time on Friday. Just like the domain registered for Kitchener,
1013VirginRadio.com and .ca was registered in June.

Bell Media currently operates the CHR Virgin Radio brand in seven Canadian
markets under license from Richard Bransons Virgin Group. The brand is also
utilized in eight additional nations since its 1990s launch in London.


Big announcement this Friday at 1pm!! THIS IS HUGE!!!
pic.twitter.com/wXWQ8u6hJb

- The BOUNCE (@1013TheBOUNCE) July 26, 2016




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Cliff Smithers Named WRQN PD/Morning Host

Posted: 27 Jul 2016 06:55 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...dmorning-host/



Cumulus Classic Hits 93.5 WRQN Bowling Green/Toledo OH has appointed Cliff
Smithers as its new Program Director/Morning Host.

Smithers rejoins the Cumulus Toledo cluster from Maumee Valley Broadcasting
Association Christian AC 102.3 The Promise WPOS-FM where he served as
PD/Afternoon Host/Morning Co-host. He fills the vacancy created by Mark
Elliotts resignation in May to relocate to Columbus where he is now working
in sales for the Tom Kent Radio Network.

Smithers previously spent 21 years at the Cumulus Toledo cluster including
12 years in afternoons at sister Country K100 99.9 WKKO.

Cumulus Media announces that Cliff Smithers joins Classic Hits-formatted
WRQN-FM in Toledo as Program Director and Morning Personality. Smithers
will debut on The WRQN Breakfast Show on Monday, August 8, 2016, from
5AM-9AM EST. This marks a homecoming for Smithers, who started his radio
career at Cumulus Media-Toledo, where he was on-air for 21 years from 1989
through 2010, hosting shows on WTOD-AM 1560, WRQN-FM, and on K100 (WKKO).
His other on-air positions include shows on WIOG in Saginaw, MI; WGRV in
Detroit; and CBS Radio-Detroits WOMC and WYCD.Â*

Bill Michaels, Cumulus Media-Toledo Operations Manager, said: We are
thrilled to have CliffÂ*come on board as PD/Morning talent for WRQN. Cliffs
market heritage, knowledge of the format and social media skills make him
the perfect fit!

Smithers said: I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to return to
Cumulus/Toledo as PD at 93-5 WRQN.Â*I would like to say thank you to Andy
Stuart, Bill Michaels, Mike McVay and Doug Hamand for believing in me and
giving me this awesome opportunity.Â*WRQN is staffed with true professionals
and I am very excited to work with such a great team!Â*I would also like to
say thank you to Gary Shores and Harvey Steele at WKKO/K100 for being
mentors to me over the years in this business. I feel honored to step into
this position at such a great radio station and am excited to get to work!




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NBC Sports Launches Podcast Network

Posted: 26 Jul 2016 03:27 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...dcast-network/



NBC Sports through its NBC Sports Radio network, NBCSN and Golf Channel
national cable networks, CSN regional cable networks and NBCSports.com and
Rotoworld.com is launching a podcast network.

The network will launch with a new show hosted by Tara Lipinski and Johnny
Weir to tie into NBCs coverage of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Jineiro. The
two figure skaters will discuss a mix of sports, pop culture, and fashion.
Existing podcasts will include Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Joe
Posnanskis Poscast, Golf Channels David Feherty’s, The Leisuremen, hosted
by The Dan Patrick Show’s Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloffm NASCAR on NBC with
Nate Ryan, The Two Robbies Podcast with bUK Premier League analysts Robbie
Earle and Robbie Mustoe, and existing NBC Sports Radio shows.

NBC Sports Group has added more than 14 podcasts to its suite of audio
offerings, and has made the entire NBC Sports Radio portfolio of
programming available on-demand via podcast. New offerings will include a
lifestyle podcast hosted by Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, Tara and Johnny,
which will debut on July 27, ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The podcast
will touch on hot topics in sports, pop culture, and fashion. Weir and
Lipinski will serve as NBC Olympic Correspondents during the Rio Games.

Podcasts now available include PFT Live hosted by Pro Football Talk’s Mike
Florio; Poscast, a podcast hosted by NBC Sports World’s Joe Posnanski; golf
analyst David Feherty’s podcast, Feherty; The Leisuremen, a podcast from
The Dan Patrick Show’s Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff; NASCAR on NBC hosted
by NBCSports.com’s lead motorsports writer Nate Ryan; and The Two Robbies
Podcast, hosted by Premier League analysts Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe.

“We’re happy to welcome the unique talent of Johnny and Tara to our
airwaves,� said Rob Simmelkjaer, SVP, NBC Sports Ventures. “From baseball
to football, soccer, NASCAR, basketball, and now pop culture, our podcasts
will offer fans more exciting content than ever before.�

Podcast content also includes six programs from NBC Sports Regional
Networks, and NBC Sports Radio’s over-the-air shows including The Chris
Mannix Show, Going Deep with Amani Dan, and the The Newy Scruggs Show,
offerings from NBCSports.com and Rotoworld.com writers including Kurt Helin
of Pro Basketball Talk, and Rob Dauster of College Basketball Talk, and
Josh Norris of Rotoworld Football.