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Tri-Cities WA Oasis Flips To Classic Rock

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 12:09 PM PST
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Alexandra Communications has flipped AAA 100.1 The Oasis KQFO
Pasco/Kennewick/Richland WA to Classic Rock OZ 100.

The new format duplicates the format and branding of recently launched
sister OZ 95.7 1330 KYOZ/K239CL Spokane. It creates a direct format
competitor to Ingstad Radio Washingtons Eagle 106.5 KEGX Richland.

The AAA format had debuted in February of this year when the station moved
from 93.7 to 100.1. The AAA format will continue to be heard in the nearby
Walla Walla market on 104.5 K283BU/KZIU-HD4 although that translator has a
CP to relocate to 103.5 in Spokane.



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WVMP Expands To Blacksburg

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 11:36 AM PST
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After its failed sale to WVTJ Inc., Community Media Group AAA 101.5 The
Valleys Music Place WVMP Vinton/Roanoke VA has added a second signal.

The AAA format has replaced Three Daughters Medias Talk programming on
102.5 WBZS Shawsville expanding the stations programming to the
Blacksburg/Christiansburg area southwest of Roanoke including Virginia Tech
University. The change took place at some point in November.



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Joe Bell Named Beasley Philadelphia Market Manager

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 08:35 AM PST
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Joe Bell is returning to Beasley Media as Market Manager for the companys
Philadelphia operations.

Bell ran Beasley Miami from 1999 through the sale of its cluster to CBS in
2014. He exited CBS in July 2015 and later joined Brewer Media Chattanooga
in the same role. Prior to coming to Miami, Bell served as GM of 680 WPTF
Raleigh.

Bell will oversee a cluster that includes Rock 93.3 WMMR, Variety Hits 95.7
Ben-FM WBEN-FM, Sports 97.5 The Fanatic WPEN, Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK,
Sports 610 WTEL, Christian 800 WTMR, and Brokered Talk 860 WWDB.

Beasley Media Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ: BBGI) has announced the company has hired Joe Bell as Market
Manager of Beasley’s Philadelphia Market.

It’s tremendously exciting to return to Beasley Media to work with the
greatest radio brands in Philadelphia,� said Joe. “Beasley is experiencing
tremendous expansion and I look forward to once again being a part of it!

Joe previously was employed by Beasley from 1998 to 2014, where he
successfully ran radio stations in Ft Myers, Florida, and subsequently in
Miami, Florida.

“Joe made us proud as he served at the helm of our Miami cluster in charge
of an iconic heritage sports station WQAM in addition to his experience
with major personalities at WPOW Power 96, and Miami’s Kiss Country,�
remarked President Bruce Beasley. “As our company has grown, we have
benefitted tremendously from Joe’s successful team management skills. Joe
will hit the ground running in Philly!�



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Cumulus Renews Rush Limbaugh For Three Years

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 06:42 AM PST
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Cumulus Media and Premiere Networks have agreed on a three year contract to
keep Rush Limbaugh on 33 of the companys stations.

The new deal will keep the show on Cumulus owned stations through the end
of 2019 including 890 WLS Chicago, 820 WBAP Dallas, 760 WJR Detroit, 560
KSFO San Francisco, and 630/105.9 WMAL Washington DC. The renewal comes
without the animosity of the last extension in 2013 that saw Cumulus
threaten to drop Limbaugh as it did to Sean Hannity before agreeing a
renewal in all markets except New York.

Premiere Networks and Cumulus Media announced todayÂ*a renewed and extended
affiliation agreement that will keep The Rush Limbaugh Show on 33 Cumulus
stations through 2019. On the heels of the program’s 28th anniversary in
national syndication, the multi-million dollar deal represents Limbaugh’s
increased power and audience appeal as theÂ*most-listened-toÂ*national radio
talk show host inÂ*America.

In the last year, The Rush Limbaugh Show experienced combined audience
growth of +49 % with Persons 12+ and +23% with Adults 25- 54 on
Cumulus-owned stations in Chicago (WLS-AM), Detroit (WJR-AM), Washington,
D.C. (WMAL-FM), Dallas (WBAP-AM) and San Francisco (KSFO-AM).Â* Nationwide,
the program has experienced significant year-over-year audience growth in
2016 with Persons 12+ (+21%), Adults 25-54 (+13%), Adults 18-34 (+12%) and
Women 25-54 (+17%). (Sources: Nielsen Audio, JAN-NOV Avg 2016 vs 2015, PPM
Exact Times, AQH Combined AQH; Nielsen Audio, JAN-NOV Avg 2016 vs 2015,
PPM, Exact Times, AQH).

“Rush is a unique and true broadcaster, and we’ve had a successful
partnership for many years,� stated Bob Walker, SVP Operations and Co-Head
Office of Programming, Cumulus Media. “We’re pleased to continue offering
The Rush Limbaugh Show on our market-leading brands, which connect with
millions of consumers and drive positive results for our partners.�

“Rush continues to be a dominant force in Talk radio,� stated Julie
Talbott, Premiere Networks President. “From continued ad sales growth and
increased audience levels, to unparalleled audience connection, having an
iconic talent like Rush in a station lineup drives valuable opportunities
for advertisers and strategic partners. Were delighted to continue our
partnership with Cumulus.�




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iHeart Throws Back In Tampa

Posted: 14 Dec 2016 04:00 AM PST
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On the heels of Beasley Media blowing up Rock 98.7 No Rules Rock WBRN-FM
Holmes Beach/Tampa for a Christmas Music stunt in preparation of a format
change, iHeartMedia has made a change to Classic Hip-Hop to potentially
fill the niche Beasley was going for.

Classic Rock Thunder Tampa Bay 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 flipped to Classic Hip-Hop Flashback 94.5/105.9 on Tuesday
evening. The new format flanks iHeart Urban 95.7 The Beat WBTP and is
running with 20,000 songs commercial-free.

Thunders previous Classic Rock format registered a 0.9 share in the
November Nielsen Audio ratings, perhaps just enough to keep WBTP in second
place ahead of Cox Media Classic Rock 107.3 The Eagle WXGL by a 6.3 share
to 6.2 margin.