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Rover Extends With iHeartMedia

Posted: 14 Nov 2016 12:44 PM PST
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iHeartMedia has renewed and extended its contract with syndicated morning
host Shane Rover French to keep his Rovers Morning Glory on flagship Rock
100.7 WMMS Cleveland and in other markets.

Rover has been heard on WMMS since 2008 when he jumped from then CBS
Alternative 92.3 K-Rock WKRK. He had been on 92.3 since 2003 including a
stretch when he served as the Chicago base of the Free-FM Hot Talk brand as
one of three regional hosts along with Adam Carolla and David Lee Roth to
replace Howard Stern.

Rovers Morning Glory airs from 6-11am eastern and also currently airs on
iHeartMedias 92.5 KGB WKGB Binghamton NY and Rock 94.9 1200 WRKK
Williamsport PA as well as Stephens Medias 94.1 The Zone WZNE Rochester NY.

iHeartMedia, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in
the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, announced today it has
renewed and extended its agreement with Rover, on-air personality for
Rover’s Morning Glory, the popular morning show syndicated across several
markets nationwide.

Rover will continue to host Rover’s Morning Glory, which broadcasts
weekdays from 6 11 a.m. on affiliates in key markets, including its
flagship station 100.7 WMMS in Cleveland, OH. The five-hour show will
continue to feature on-air personalities Rover, Duji, Dieter, Charlie,
Nadz, Alex and Jeffrey.

“Weve had a blast working with iHeartMedia since 2008 to expand and grow
the show, said Rover. In the comingÂ*months well enter theÂ*nextÂ*phaseÂ*of
Rovers Morning Glory – something BIG thats never been tried in radio
before. As the saying goesstay tuned!�

Rover’s Morning Glory’s reach also includes the RMG-TV live videocast of
the show, which streams daily on the interactive www.RoverRadio.com and the
RMG mobile app. The show recently hosted its ninth annual RoverFest, a live
concert and community event that attracted over 20,000 attendees and
featured performances from established and rising star recording artists
and a fireworks display as well as highlighted locally owned businesses.

“We could not be more excited to reach an agreement to keep Rover’s Morning
Glory on WMMS in Cleveland and other iHeartMedia stations across the
country,� said Tom McConnell, President of the Midwest/Southeast Division
for iHeartMedia. “He’s a very unique talent who has an unparalleled
connection to his listeners and local communities.�




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1330 WRCA Boston To Go Silent While Awaiting Translator Launch

Posted: 14 Nov 2016 09:45 AM PST
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Beasley Media is taking Brokered 1330 WRCA Watertown/Boston MA off the air
on Tuesday, November 15.

In the STA filing made to the FCC, Beasley states that WRCA will be dark
for over 30 days as the station moves its studios into the former Greater
Media complex in the market. The timing will also allow Beasley to complete
construction of 106.1 W291CZ Boston as it completes its move from 94.1
Utica NY. The new 99w/244m signal will operate from the John Hancock tower
in downtown Boston.

WRCA currently features a mix of Ethnic and Religious programming.



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Kimmy B Takes Afternoons At Hits 97.3 Miami

Posted: 14 Nov 2016 09:17 AM PST
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Cox Media CHR Hits 97.3 WFLC Miami has named Kimmy B as its new afternoon
host.

Kimmy moves from mornings at WFLC where she served as DJ Lazs co-host since
August 2014. She has worked for Cox Media Group Miami since 2004 with most
of that time at Urban 99 Jamz WEDR. She replaces Lulu Lala who are joining
iHeartMedia Rhythmic Hot AC 103.5 WKTU New York.

Cox Media Group (CMG) Miami names Kimmy B as the new Afternoon Drive host
for Miami’s CHR Top 40 radio station, WFLC / HITS 97.3.

“Kimmy B breaths the HITS 97.3 brand! Her growth from co-hosting the
morning show with DJ Laz, to now hosting Afternoon Drive, speaks volumes
about her drive and overall development,� said Jill Strada, Director of
Branding Programming. “I’m incredibly proud of Kimmy and am thrilled to
watch her evolve with HITS 97.3!�

Kimmy started her radio career at COX Media’s WEDR/99 JAMZ in 2004. She
was promoted to Morning Show Co-Host of the DJ Laz Morning Show in August
2014. In the summer of 2016, Kimmy began hosting WFLC’s local Sunday
Public Affairs Show “Community Convos,� discussing important topics to the
South Florida community such as LGBT, breast cancer awareness and the
environmental importance of keeping our beaches clean.�

CMG Miami’s VP and Market Manager Rob Babin said, �Kimmy B’s passion and
teamwork as a member of the DJ Laz Morning Show has made an impact in
making Hits 97.3 the #1 CHR in Miami, now we look forward to Kimmy B making
the same impact in Afternoon Drive.�

“Co-Hosting the DJ Laz Morning show for the past two years has been a dream
come true’ and I am forever grateful to my boss Jill Strada and to DJ Laz
and the entire CMG family for their confidence and continued belief in me,�
said Kimmy B. “Now its time to begin a new chapter and Im super excited
for the challenge and look forward taking afternoons in Miami to a new
level with this AMAZING team and City!�

Kimmy grew up in Boston and studied at the University of Miami. She hosted
the youth sports television show “Generation Next� and remains very active
in community organizations around South Florida.



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WRCR To Move Programming Online

Posted: 14 Nov 2016 09:03 AM PST
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Alexander Broadcasting is leasing 1700 WRCR Rampao NY to Radio India and
moving its locally originated programming to the internet.

Radio India has signed a one-year LMA with WRCR starting Tuesday, November
15. Among the programming to remain online are the stations Steve Jordan
morning show, “The Bigger Picture,� “Live Song Radio with Brian Muni,� and
“Who Wants to Be a Volunteer?�. WRCR currently carries a mix of AC music
and syndicated Liberal Talk around its locally originated programming.

WRCR serves the New York City suburbs of Rockland and Westchester County NY
and Bergen County NJ.

WRCR AM 1700 (www.WRCR.com), majority owned and operated by Alexander
Broadcasting, Inc., is making its most popular local programs, including
“The Steve Jordan Show,� exclusive to the Internet and mobile apps
starting Tuesday, November 15th. Additional original, locally-produced
programming, including “The Bigger Picture,� “Live Song Radio with Brian
Muni,� “Who Wants to Be a Volunteer?� and others, currently heard on WRCR
AM 1700, will be available exclusively as a web-stream from WRCR’s website
and via mobile apps, also available through WRCR’s website.

Local weather and up-to-the-minute traffic reports will still be available
from WRCR, along with the ABC News Radio network, America’s largest
commercial radio news network, offering national and international news
from at the top of the hour. The owners of Alexander Broadcasting, Inc.
have decided that the best way to use WRCR’s AM broadcast facility, 1700 on
the AM radio dial, is to air Indian-language programming from Radio India
for the next 12 months.

“Just as newspapers, magazines, music and other forms of communication have
been moving to digital delivery formats, we see the future of radio moving
in that direction as well. While the golden age of analog, over-the-air
radio had an exciting and memorable past, the future of regional talk and
conversation is currently just as robust and as easily accessible via the
Internet and mobile apps and will continue to get even better in the
future,� said Dr. Alexander Medakovich, President of Alexander Broadcasting
Inc. “We look forward to serving our current audience and future listeners
with great local, general interest and niche-specific programming,� Dr.
Medakovich added.