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RadioInsight for Monday 6 February 2017
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/////////////////////////////////////////// Jon Marks Joins WIP For Nights Posted: 06 Feb 2017 11:40 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...ip-for-nights/ CBS Radio Sports 94.1 WIP Philadelphia has named Jon Marks as its new 6-10pm host. Marks exited his position as morning co-host at then-Greater Media Sports 97.5 The Fanatic WPEN-FM upon the end of his contract in October. Brian Sludge Haddad, who had been hosting the 6-10pm slot will return to focusing on his position as Creative Services Director. Jon Marks will be the new weekday evening host for SportsRadio 94WIP. Marks will host the 6-10pm shift beginning on Tuesday, February 7th. He will also anchor week-day Phillies pre-game and post-game coverage, provide content for CBSPhilly.com and contribute to WIP’s daytime lineup. “Jon’s talent, relationship to Philadelphia sports fans, and history in the marketplace will be a huge addition to WIP. We’re thrilled to have him aboard,” said 94WIP program director Spike Eskin. “It’s an exciting time in Philadelphia sports and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be in charge of the airwaves every night on WIP,” Marks said. “I’d like to thank Spike and David [Market Manager David Yadgaroff] for this opportunity. I can’t wait to get started.” Marks is a Willow Grove, native and a graduate of Upper Moreland High School. He attended Hawaii Pacific University and Temple University before starting his radio career at WNJC in Washington Township, New Jersey. Brian Haddad, who previously hosted the 6-10pm shift, will remain with WIP as Creative Services Director. /////////////////////////////////////////// How To Play The FCC And Come Out On Top Posted: 06 Feb 2017 08:42 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/blogs/11635...me-out-on-top/ Make no mistake about it. Entercoms maneuverings with KDND in light of the merger with CBS Radio were a stroke of genius. The potential of 107.9 KDND losing its license over the 2007 “Hold Your Wee For a Wii” contest and death of Jennifer Strange and attempts to have Entercoms entire Sacramento cluster dragged into the matter was going to hover over the regulatory hurdles the merger with CBS Radio would need to clear in the months ahead. Now Entercom eliminates that hassle and has the potential to improve the status of its Sacramento cluster. By replacing low-rated Hot AC Star 106.5 KUDL with the 107.9 The End intellectual property and turning in the 107.9 license Entercom now has the ability to improve its standing in the Sacramento market. Upon closing of the CBS deal, Entercom can now fit one of those stations under its cap. Keeping AC Mix 96 KYMX or Country 105.1 KNCI only makes Entercom Sacramento stronger in the long run. Plus it takes one commercial license out of play for the next few years if not longer giving one less property to have to distribute revenue around. One of the groups that was contesting KDNDs license was quick to proclaim victory. The Media Action Center called the decision to turn in the license a huge victory for the Public Interest, but how so? Eliminating one local option from the FM band is a victory? The KDND intellectual property and branding doesnt go anywhere. By the end of the year Entercom will have added a stronger property to its cluster. The public simply has one less broadcast outlet of value. By no means does Entercom come off easy, nor should they have following the death of Jennifer Strange on a station sanctioned event. They paid $16.5 million to the Strange family following a civil trial and now will lose the proceeds from divesting one of the Sacramento properties. That will add up to over $30 million in financial losses over the incident but come 2018 Entercom will have a stronger position in Sacramento and made the best of an untenable situation. /////////////////////////////////////////// Chase Murphy Named KHMX Program Director Posted: 06 Feb 2017 07:53 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...gram-director/ CBS Radio Hot AC Mix 96.5 KHMX Houston has named Chase Murphy as its new Program Director. Murphy fills the spot previously held by Charese Fruge until her exit as VP/Programming last fall. He most recently served as OM/Regional Program Director for iHeartMedia Central Texas where he directly programmed CHR Mix 96.1 KXXM and AC Q101.9 KQXT San Antonio. He has also programmed Entercoms B93.7 WFBC-FM and Magic 98.9 WSPA-FM Greenville SC, and Citadels 104.5 WXLO Worcester and 95.1 KHOP Modesto in his career. CBS RADIO Houston today announced that Chase Murphy has accepted the position of Program Director for Mix 96.5, KHMX-FM (Hot AC), effective today. As Program Director, Murphy will have day-to-day responsibilities for Mix 96.5 including digital and event creation. “Chase is a leader, a team builder, a talent coach and a builder of brands. He is the perfect fit for KHMX, a big brand with great heritage in the Houston market,” said Sarah Frazier, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, CBS RADIO Houston. “I would like to thank Sarah Frazier, Jeff Sottolano, Steve Salhaney and Bruce Logan for all their support! I’m looking forward to working with the industry’s best and brightest at CBS Radio! Being a kid from Texas and getting a chance to program KHMX is like a dream come true! Go Texans! Murphy will join Mix 96.5 after stints at iHeart Media as an Operations Manager and Regional Program Director. He also spent time in Greenville with Entercom. Murphy is also a published author of Pull the Trigger and #TryHarder as well as a blogger and motivational speaker. /////////////////////////////////////////// Don Pollnow Named Cumulus Green Bay Market Manager Posted: 06 Feb 2017 06:35 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...arket-manager/ Cumulus Media has appointed Don Pollnow as VP/Market Manager for its Green Bay WI cluster. Pollnow joins Cumulus from LM Communications Lexington KY stations where he was serving as National Sales Manager. He has previously held GM positions for NRG Media Wausau, Renda Broadcasting Oklahoma City, Clear Channel Little Rock, and Cumulus Topeka during his career. Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed seasoned radio broadcasting executive Don Pollnow as Vice President/Market Manager for its six-station group in Green Bay, WI. Pollnow joins Cumulus from LM Communications in Lexington, KY, where he was National Sales Manager. Prior to that, he held General Manager positions for NRG Media in Wausau/Stevens Point, WI and for Renda Broadcasting In Oklahoma City, OK. Pollnow was also General Manager for Clear Channel Radio in Little Rock, AR, and was General Manager for Cumulus Media-Topeka, KS, from 1999-2004. Mark Sullivan, Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media said: “I’m excited about the experience and track record of success that Don brings to us in Green Bay. It’s great to have him back in the Cumulus family.” Pollnow said: “I am fortunate to have the chance work with the talented programming staff and great sellers with Cumulus in Green Bay. I’m thrilled to be back in Wisconsin and working with Cumulus again.” /////////////////////////////////////////// The New 97.7 Boston Debuts KJ & Kesha Morning Show Posted: 06 Feb 2017 05:00 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...-morning-show/ Entercom Urban AC The New 97.7 WKAF Brockton/Boston debuted its morning show today hosted by KJ Carson and Kesha Monk. Carson has been hosting an internet radio show and podcast since leaving SiriusXMs 20 on 20 in 2011. He has also worked at WJMH Greensboro, WPEG Charlotte, KPRS and KMXV Kansas City, WWWQ Atlanta, and WIHT Washington during his career. This is a return to Boston as he spent eight months in mornings at Urban AC 1090 WILD in 2000. Monk most recently worked at Curtis Medias 96.9 WBZJ Raleigh until its flip to Regional Mexican in March 2014. Best known for her seven years in middays at 98.7 Kiss-FM WRKS New York from 2001-2008, Monk has also worked at WGCI Chicago, KKBT Los Angeles, WJJJ Pittsburgh, and WQOK Raleigh. In addition to the debut of KJ and Kesha in mornings, Program Director Chris Malone will begin hosting afternoons today. There’s more exciting news from Boston’s brand new Urban radio station. On February 6th, 97.7 FM, Boston’s #1 For RB, debuted The Morning Wake Up with KJ and Kesha, featuring KJ Carson and Kesha Monk. The show airs weekdays from 6:00 to 10:00AM on the New 97.7 FM in Boston and streaming nationwide on www.977rnb.com. KJ Carson returns to Boston radio after 17 years. His career began in Greensboro, NC with stops in Charlotte, Kansas City, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and previous experience in Boston as the Morning Drive Host of the legendary WILD-AM. Carson adds, “I am very humbled and honored to come back to Boston. I feel like I have been blessed in a way that words cannot describe.” Kesha Monk has hosted radio programs in the largest markets in the country including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Kesha is a product of a musical family; both of her parents were professional gospel recording artists and her great uncle was the legendary jazz musician, Thelonious Monk. “I am looking forward to entertaining, inspiring, uplifting and encouraging our Boston listeners and beyond,” says Monk. It’s the first time KJ and Kesha have worked together as a team. Delivering on his promise to hire a local air staff, 97.7 FM Program Director, Chris Malone, unveils The Morning Wake Up just one month after the station launch. “It’s incredible to be a part of a company committed to investing in outstanding local personalities, he said. “We received interest from all over the country, but I’m positive Boston will quickly embrace The Morning Wake Up with KJ and Kesha.” Malone says other talent additions for the new station will be announced soon. /////////////////////////////////////////// ICA Radio Expands To Corpus Christi Posted: 06 Feb 2017 04:20 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...orpus-christi/ ICA Radio will pay $2.48 million for the three Convergent Broadcasting stations in Corpus Christi. The company began operating the stations on February 1 via LMA. Original Report 2/1: Barry Marks ICA Radio Ltd. will expand to Corpus Christi with the purchase of the three stations owned by Daniel Dumans Convergent Broadcasting II. ICA will acquire CHR Planet 102.3 KKPN Rockport, Classic Rock 104.5 KPUS Gregory, and Variety Hits 107.3 Jake-FM KAJE Ingleside for an undisclosed price. ICA owns five stations in the Midland-Odessa market. This is to announce that a contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for the transfer of radio stations KKPN(FM), KPUS(FM, and KAJE(FM), Corpus Christi, Texas from Convergent Broadcasting II, LLC, to ICA Radio Ltd. The Seller, Convergent Broadcasting II, LLC, is a limited liability company headed by Daniel Duman. Convergent Broadcasting II, LLC, has no other broadcast interests. The Buyer, ICA Radio Ltd., is a limited liability partnership based in Texas headed by Barry Marks. ICA also owns radio stations in the Odessa-Midland, Texas market. KKPN(FM) operates at 102.3 kHz, with 50kW day at 446 HAAT. KPUS(FM) operates at 104.5 MHz, with 14 kW at 446 HAAT. KAJE(FM) operates at 107.3 MHz, with 14 kW at 446 HAAT. KALIL CO., INC. is the exclusive broker for this transaction. |
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