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Luis Jimenez Returns To X96.3 New York

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 10:58 AM PST
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Univision Spanish CHR X96.3 WXNY-FM New York is bringing Luis Jimenez back
to its morning show.

Jimenez will return to the daypart he led from 2008 until being let go in
July 2014, which was syndicated to other Univision stations across the
country. He previously had a long run at SBS Mega 97.9 WSKQ from 1993 until
jumping to WXNY-FM predecessor 105.9 WCAA in 2008. He has been hosting a
daily webcast at LuisShow.com after a brief run syndicated out of SBS Amor
93.1 WPAT-FM.

Jimenez new show will air exclusively on WXNY-FM starting Monday, March 13.

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving
Hispanic America, today announced the return of popular radio personality,
Luis Jimenez, to New York’s airwaves with a new morning drive show debuting
on March 13. The program will air on Univision New York’s hit radio station
La X 96.3 FM Monday through Friday starting at 6:00 a.m.

Known for his bold humor and original content, Jimenez and his madcap crew
will deliver a mix of lively sketches, wild stunts and song parodies, plus
guest stars from entertainment, sports and politics.

“Univision New York is committed to bringing its audience the best
programing in radio. Adding Luis as our new morning show personality on La
X 96.3 is a testament of our promise to go above and beyond for our
listeners,� said Ramon Pineda, senior vice president general manager,
Univision New York. “Luis brings vast knowledge in creating multiplatform
content that enhances the audience’s experience and we are excited to have
him be a part of Univision New York again.�

“I am excited to get back to what I love – my fans and radio listeners,�
said Jimenez. “My morning crew and I know we’re going to have a great time
being back on Univision, giving fans the jokes, interviews and music we
know they love.�

Jimenez, a veteran of the radio industry, is known for his bold humor and
zany characters. Born in Puerto Rico, he hosted his first radio show in
Orlando, Florida starting in 1989. It was only a matter of time before his
charisma, wit and talent won him the hearts of the Hispanic community in
Orlando, and in 1993, he was invited to join WSKQ in New York to host the
morning show. He has been a staple of New York radio ever since, joining
Univision New York in 2008 to host a national show that took his unmatched
brand of comedy across major U.S. cities including Chicago, Houston,
Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In 2015, Jimenez and his wife Alma
launched the Luis Network, an online radio venture. Jimenez’s talents reach
beyond radio; he has sold out shows at Carolines on Broadway, The Comedy
Garden at New York’s Madison Square Garden, and at the New York Comedy
Festival. His first album, “Tortilla Party,� was nominated for a Billboard
Latin Music Award, marking the first time a radio personality had received
the honor.

Fans can tune in to Univision’s top-rated radio station La X 96.3 FM and
follow Luis Jimenez on Twitter via @X963FM and @luisnetworkcom.


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Pair Of New Formats Launching In Salisbury/Ocean City

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 08:22 AM PST
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Following its announced acquisition of Cat Country 97.5 WKTT Salisbury MD
from Rothschild Broadcasting earlier this month, RoJo Broadcasting will
flip the station to Urban on Wednesday, March 1.

The new Live 97.5 will feature the syndicated Breakfast Club in mornings
and co-owner Ron Banks hosting nights. Banks most recently served as
MD/Nights at Urban “Power 101.7� WZEB Ocean View DE that also serves the
Salisbury/Ocean City market.

Rothschild, which had purchased WKTT and News/Talk 1320 WICO Salisbury from
Delmarva Broadcasting in November 2015 for $300,000, will turn around and
launch a new AAA on 94.9 WAMS Newark MD. To be positioned as Delmarvas
Album Music Source, the entire staff of WKTT including PD/Afternoon host
Travis Ayres will move over to WAMS.


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iHerart Promotes Rob Scorpio To San Diego/Riverside SVP Programming; Kid
Jay KGGI PD

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 08:15 AM PST
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HeartMedia has promoted Rob Scorpio to Senior Vice President of Programming
for the San Diego/Riverside region.

Scorpio had been serving as VP/Programming for the companys six stations in
Riverside as well as Program Director of Rhythmic CHRs Jamn 95.7 KSSX
Carlsbad/San Diego and 99.1 KGGI Riverside. He will now add oversight of
the companys San Diego stations, but step down as Program Director of KGGI.
Scorpio joined iHeartMedia in 2013 after a long career that has also
included programming stops at KBXX Houston, KKBT Los Angeles, and WPGC
Washington DC.

Succeeding Scorpio as KGGI Program Director is Kid Jay. Jay has been with
KGGI since 2003 and had been serving as Music Director/Night host at the
station. He also serves as a club and concert DJ.

iHeartMedia announced today that Rob Scorpio has been named Senior Vice
President of Programming for the San Diego/Riverside region, and that Kid
Jay has been named Program Director of KGGI-FM in Riverside, effective
immediately. iHeartMedia’s San Diego/Riverside region has a strong
cross-platform presence, massive consumer reach and includes a number of
iconic brands and franchises – both broadcast and digital, encompassing 13
radio stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.

Currently, Scorpio oversees iHeartRadio’s six stations in Riverside/San
Bernadino, while also acting as program director of KSSX-FM in San Diego
and KGGI-FM in Riverside. In his newly expanded role, Scorpio will now
oversee both markets, working closely with the programming, digital and
promotion teams to develop and execute strategies that increase audience
and ratings.

“Rob has successfully lead iHeartMedia’s Riverside stations for the last 4
years, and I’m thrilled that the entire San Diego market will now benefit
from his tremendous programming experience and management insights,� said
Melissa Forrest, Region President iHeartMedia San Diego/Riverside.

Scorpio brings more than 15 years of radio industry experience to his new
position. As Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s
Riverside/San Bernadino region, he managed multiple formats including CHR,
Rock, Spanish, News-Talk and Sports. Prior to joining iHeartMedia in 2013,
Scorpio worked as a media consultant and served as Operations Manager in
Washington DC, and Vice President of Programming in Los Angeles, CA for
various radio groups. Scorpio has also programmed top stations in
Washington DC, Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX.

“I’ve developed a great relationship with the team in San Diego over the
last year and I can’t wait to be engaged with them on a daily basis,� said
Scorpio. “John Peake is a hard to act to follow but I’m up for the
challenge.�

Kid Jay, has enjoyed a successful career as a professional club and concert
DJ. He joined KGGI-FM in 2003 and is currently the station’s nighttime
host. Kid Jay will continue his on-air role at KGGI-FM while also assuming
day-to-day programming operations of the station, which is a consistent
ratings leader for the Riverside-San Bernadino market.

iHeartMedia is a leading media outlet in the San Diego/Riverside 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, podcasting and live radio service.


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WUTQ Utica Flips To Talk

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 05:58 AM PST
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After a weekend of stunting, Roser Communications has flipped Soft AC 100.7
WUTQ-FM Utica NY to Talk Talk 100.7.

The Talk of The Town morning show hosted by Dave Coombs and Jason Aiello
remains in place from 6-10am. Newscasts from WKTV 2 will air in the 5am,
12pm, and 5pm hours. Syndicated shows Glenn Beck 10am-12pm, Laura Ingraham
1-3pm. Dave Ramsey 3-5pm, America Now with Buck Sexton 6-9pm, Michael
Savage 9pm-12am, and Red Eye Radio 12am-5am round out the new WUTQ lineup.




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Minnesota Public Radio Acquires 94X Duluth

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 05:37 AM PST
http://radioinsight.com/headlines/11...es-94x-duluth/


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Red Rock Radio continues the sell-off of its assets with the sale of Rock
94X 104.3 KZIO Two Harbors MN and 94.1 K231BI Duluth MN to Minnesota Public
Radio for $300,000.

Red Rock Radio has been selling off its radio properties over the past year
including the divestiture of Classic Rock KQ 95 94.9 KQDS-FM Duluth to
Midwest Communications. Following this sale it still retains Sports 92.1
The Fan WWAX Hermantown and NBC Sports Radio 1490 KQDS Duluth in addition
to Fox 21 KQDS-TV.

Minnesota Public Radio intends to convert the station to non-commercial
status. It already operates its Public News/Talk network on 92.9 WSCD-FM
Duluth, Classical on 100.5 WSCN Cloquet, and AAA The Current on 90.9 W215CG
Duluth/WSCN-HD2.


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