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[RadioInsight] Mark Kaye Show To Syndicate To Tulsa
RadioInsight /////////////////////////////////////////// Mark Kaye Show To Syndicate To Tulsa Posted: 30 Mar 2021 12:47 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...cate-to-tulsa/ Cox Media Group is adding the Mark Kaye Show in a second market. After moving into the 12-3pm timeslot at 104.5 WOKV-FM Jacksonville last week, Kaye will began airing on co-owned 102.3 KRMG 740 KRMG Tulsa/102.3 KRMG-FM Sand Springs OK on Monday, April 12. Kaye will air live in Tulsa from 11am-2pm taking the timeslot that like in Jacksonville had been held by the Rush Limbaugh Show. Kaye began hosting at WOKV-FM in 2017 with a one hour show following his morning show at CHR 95.1 WAPE. The talk show would expand to two hours in January 2019 and a best-of version aired on weekends on the Conservative Talk NewsMaxTV network. He hosted mornings at WAPE from 2007 until February 2021. He has also hosted mornings at “Hot 99.5” WIHT Washington DC and “B98.5” WBBO Ocean Acres NJ. /////////////////////////////////////////// First Listen: SiriusXM Disney Hits Posted: 30 Mar 2021 12:00 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/ross/206523...m-disney-hits/ When Sirius XM announced the March 25 launch of Disney Hits, it brought to mind the early days of the recently defunct Radio Disney, when that channel relied more on Disney soundtrack music, and less on outside teen pop. The early Radio Disney had a midday show that was mostly Disney movie songs mixed with other children’s favorites, as well as a short-lived lullaby program at nights. Over the years, Radio Disney evolved to an all-current teen pop format, along with the launch of its sister Radio Disney Country channel. That ended last December, and the station began airing throwbacks from throughout its history as a farewell to listeners. That format continues over AM KRDC Los Angeles, pending the station sale, but it’s no longer available on the station site or iHeart Radio, its last two streaming platforms. We took a Final Listen in early February. The new station is programmed by Sirius XM in conjunction with the Disney Music Group, an apparent extension of their online Disney Hits playlists. The announcement promised “everyone’s all-time favorite Disney music from movies, television shows, and more, all on one channel” spanning The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Toy Story to Moana, Frozen 2, and Descendants 2. On air, it’s summed up as “Disney hit classics, all in one place,” or, my favorite, “the happiest music on Earth.” (Another sweeper recalls how “it all started with a mouse and a dream.”) The launch also coincided with the release of Descendants star Sofia Carson’s new single, “Fool’s Gold.” Carson was heard throughout the day on Friday, March 26, playing her four favorite Disney songs on Be Our Guest 4 The Day. (“Fool’s Gold,” meanwhile, appears as product falls into formation for “Song of Summer” contention. I appreciate that it starts hot, in seeming defiance of streaming law that even uptempo records must meander on to the radio and not pick up tempo until :25 into the song.) As heard in its first two days, Disney Hits is built largely around the Disney Channel/Radio Disney era from the mid-‘90s to now, with a lot of mid-‘00s. I heard some vintage titles as part of the feature programming. During regular programming it was more like a 50/50 mix of movie plot songs and teen pop that just happened to be from a Disney project. Here’s SiriusXM Disney Hits at 9 p.m. ET on its first day, March 25: Randy Newman, “So Long” (Toy Story 3) Miley Cyrus, “Hoedown Throwdown” (Hannah Montana: The Movie) Liv & Maddie, “What a Girl Is” (Liv & Maddie) Daft Punk, “The Son of Flynn” (Tron Legacy) Cheetah Girls, “Step Up” (The Cheetah Girls 2) Lea Salonga, “Reflection” (Mulan)— As I write, Carson is playing the Christina Aguilera version on her feature Lana Del Rey, “Once Upon A Dream” (Maleficent) Rapunzel & Varian, “Ready as I’ll Ever Be” (Tangled: The Series) Phil Collins, “Son of Man” (Tarzan) Meg Donnelly & Trevor Tordjman, “Stand” (Zombies) Judy Kuhn, “Just Around the Riverbed” (Pocahontas) Michael Giacchino, “Married Life” (Up) Demi Lovato, “So Far So Great” (Sonny with a Chance) They Might Be Giants, “Hot Dog” (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse) David Ogden Stiers, “The Bells of Notre Dame” (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) Will Smith, “Prince Ali” (Aladdin) Selena Gomez, “Fly to Your Heart” (Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure) /////////////////////////////////////////// Energy 106.9 Milwaukee Starts Stunting Ahead Of Thursday Flip Posted: 30 Mar 2021 10:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...-in-milwaukee/ Saga Communications has pulled the plug on CHR Energy 106.9 WNRG-FM Brookfield/Milwaukee WI. The station began stunting at noon today with a robotic countdown clock counting down to Thursday, April 1 at 10:06am. WNRG-FM had a 1.5 share in the February 2021 Nielsen Audio ratings trailing Audacy CHR 103.7 Kiss-FM WXSS, which had a 4.2 share. This content is for Premium Annual and Premium Monthly members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. /////////////////////////////////////////// Keith Lawless Adds Cox Houston Leadership To His Tampa Duties Posted: 30 Mar 2021 10:29 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...-tampa-duties/ Cox Media Group has promoted Keith Lawless from Market Manager of their Tampa cluster to Regional Vice President overseeing both Tampa and Houston. Lawless has been with Cox Tampa since 2000 where he first served as General Sales Manager for 97.1 WSUN and VP/GM of their three Rock stations in the Tampa market before rising to VP/Market Manager in 2009. He fills the leadership hole in Houston that had been held by Mark Krieschen for nineteen years until retiring last October. Cox Media Group (“CMG”) today announced the appointment of Keith Lawless as Regional Vice President of CMG Tampa + Houston, effective immediately. The addition of the Houston market expands Lawless’ role within CMG, adding the Houston market portfolio of top performing brands, including The New 93Q, Country Legends 97.1and The Eagle 106.9 and 107.5 Lawless has been the Vice President & Market Manager in Tampa since 2009, after moving up the radio ladder from General Manager in 2005, General Sales Manager from 1999-2005 and National Sales and Account Manager prior to that. “I am thrilled to announce Keith Lawless as Regional Vice President over two of CMG Radios key markets, CMG Tampa and now CMG Houston,” said Rob Babin, SVP, CMG Radio. “Keith has demonstrated an unwavering commitment for many years and has made an incredible impact on CMG Tampa and successfully led many CMG Radio strategic initiatives. His passion for his team, CMG Radio, and our industry make him the ideal leader to take on the role of RVP.” “I am honored to be joining and leading the CMG Houston team,” said Lawless. “I look forward to listening, learning, and partnering with the Houston stations to build deeper relationships with each other, the audiences who tune in daily, the advertising customers we partner with every day and the communities we serve. Our collective passion for the industry and helping others will be the cornerstone of our success.” In 2016, Lawless was recognized as Radio Ink’s “Radio Wayne General Manager of The Year.” In addition, Radio Ink has recognized Keith as one of the “30 Best Managers in America” numerous times.*He serves on the Nielsen Audio Advisory Council; the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tampa Bay; The Radio Advertising Bureau’s Board of Directors (RAB); and as the Vice-Chairman (for radio) and Executive Committee board member for the Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB), where he lobbies congressional leaders in D.C. on broadcast related issues.* Lawless is a graduate of the University of South Florida. /////////////////////////////////////////// Entercom Rebrands As Audacy Posted: 30 Mar 2021 06:05 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...ement-tuesday/ Entercom and Radio.com have rebranded as Audacy. The Entercom name had dated back to the founding of the company as Entertainment Communications by Joseph Field in 1968. *Moving forward the company will be known as Audacy Inc. while the radio stations, podcasts, and the former Radio.com will be just Audacy. Chairman/CEO David Field stated, “We have transformed into a fundamentally different and dramatically enhanced organization and so it is time to embrace a new name and brand identity which better reflects who we have become and our vision for the future, ‘Audacy’ captures our dynamic creativity, outstanding content and innovative spirit as we aspire to build the country’s best audio content and entertainment platform.”* As part of the rebranding, Audacy has announced it will debut a new podcast with Demi Lovato with more details coming in May. They company will also be launching new shows from Boomer Esiason, Big Tigger, Rich Eisen and another revamp of Loveline. The company is also expanding its Sports Betting platforms with a new partnership with BetMGM. The Audacy corporate name was most recently used by a space communications startup building an inter-satellite communications relay network. That company defaulted on its debt in 2019 and sold its assets to an Australian company in 2020. Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) today announced that it is transitioning its brand name to Audacy, effective immediately.* Over the past three years, the company has purposefully evolved into a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment organization with the country’s best radio broadcasting group and a leadership position in virtually every segment of the dynamic and growing audio market—including broadcasting, podcasting, digital, network, live experiences, music, sports and news. Audacy is also the #1 creator of original, premium audio content.* “We have transformed into a fundamentally different and dramatically enhanced organization and so it is time to embrace a new name and brand identity which better reflects who we have become and our vision for the future,” said David Field, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Audacy. “‘Audacy’ captures our dynamic creativity, outstanding content and innovative spirit as we aspire to build the country’s best audio content and entertainment platform.”* The company’s evolution has been fueled by a number of significant moves, including: Acquiring CBS Radio, building scale as one of the two largest radio broadcasting groups, with unrivaled leadership in news and sports. Launching RADIO.COM and building the fastest growing digital audio platform.* Acquiring Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios, establishing Audacy as one of the three largest podcasting publishers, with the industry’s most award-winning, critically-acclaimed content and the most shows consistently ranked in the top 100 on Triton’s U.S. Podcast Report. Becoming the primary companion podcast partner of leading brands including HBO, Netflix, Nike and others.* Enhancing its best-in-class sports platform with the acquisition of QL Gaming Group and a ground-breaking partnership with FanDuel. Establishing strategic partnerships with Apple, Google, Amazon, Twitch and others, to enable its listeners to connect seamlessly with Audacy audio content wherever and whenever they want it.* Acquiring Podcorn, the #1 podcast influencer marketplace in the country, pairing brands and podcast creators more effectively through an influencer marketplace with self- and full-service options for brands to connect with podcast creators for native advertising. Creating some of the nation’s best music festivals and exclusive, boutique listening experiences. Continuously investing in data, analytics and attribution capabilities, enabling advertisers to connect with scale and precision to over 170 million listeners monthly. * * “This moment is not just a change of sign, but a sign of change. Our new brand encapsulates who we’ve become in audio and will guide our forward aspirations,” said Paul Suchman, Chief Marketing Officer, Audacy. “We are bringing it to life across all touchpoints inside and outside the organization and look forward to delivering on its promise every day.” As it begins the next chapter in its journey, Audacy today made a number of additional content and product announcements. These include: An exclusive podcast partnership with global superstar Demi Lovato, renowned singer, actress, and activist, whose tremendous talent, transparency and honesty has earned her hundreds of millions of devoted fans around the world. Demi will host her first-ever podcast with Cadence13, which will be produced by OBB Sound, the audio division of OBB Media, and SB Projects. More details coming in May. New original podcasts and other projects that will air exclusively on Audacy’s digital platform including new shows from Boomer Esiason, Big Tigger and “The Rich Eisen Show,” as well as a revamped “Loveline” set to debut this summer. Additionally, a number of original podcasts will launch exclusively in a bingeable window on Audacy’s app. A partnership with BetMGM, further cementing Audacy’s dominant position in sports betting and entertainment. This follows last week’s announcement of a partnership with Rush Street Interactive. A partnership with Irving Azoff’s Global Music Rights, which will enable the company to add significantly enhanced on-demand and other interactive features to its digital platform. * Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month across its connected platform including the Audacy app and website, over 230 radio stations across 47 markets, influential chart-topping podcasts and premium live music experiences. The company’s ticker symbol will change from ETM to AUD effective on or about Friday, April 9, 2021. Along with the name Entercom, effective today, the company will also sunset the RADIO.COM brand and align its direct-to-consumer platform under Audacy. Cadence13, Pineapple Street Studios, BetQL and Podcorn remain market-facing brands. No action is required by existing shareholders with respect to the name and ticker symbol change. Certificates representing common shares of Entercom will not need to be exchanged as a result of the name change. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com or on the Audacy app, and follow Audacy for the latest news and events on Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp) Original Report 3/29: Entercom is planning a major announcement on Tuesday. We have learned that the company will be announcing it is changing its corporate name and Radio.com to Audacy. The company trademarked the name in November 2020 and has reserved multiple social media accounts for the name including @Audacy, @AudacyAudio, @AudacyNews, and @AudacySports. Company managers were informed of the change today and employees will be notified at a Town Hall to be held tomorrow. Tomorrow. Right Here. pic.twitter.com/C2WBaZ38zW- AudacyCorp (@AudacyCorp) March 29, 2021 https://twitter.com/Radiodotcom/stat...40387905941508 /////////////////////////////////////////// VSiN Acquired By DraftKings Posted: 30 Mar 2021 04:44 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...by-draftkings/ DraftKings Inc. today announced the acquisition of Vegas Sports Information Network Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Operating as VSiN, the company programs a 24/7 streaming channel on both the iHeartRadio and TuneIn platforms, operates the syndicated BetR Network, as well as programming for many regional sports television networks. The VSiN management team led by CEO Brian Musburger will remain in place. In announcing the deal, DraftKings states that the acquisition will enable then to further build out its content capabilities and will augment VSiN’s ability to broaden their audience alongside the expansion of legal sports betting in the U.S.. DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that it has acquired Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform broadcast and content company delivering trusted sports betting news, analysis, and data to U.S. sports bettors since 2017. The acquisition will enable DraftKings, which is live with mobile and/or retail sports betting in 14 states, to further build out its content capabilities and will augment VSiN’s ability to broaden their audience alongside the expansion of legal sports betting in the U.S. “VSiN creates authentic and credible content that resonates with sports bettors at every level, whether they’re experienced or new to sports betting,” said Jason Robins, DraftKings’ co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “In addition to its brand equity among sports bettors and engaging talent roster, VSiN also has an established infrastructure that DraftKings can immediately help expand, in the hopes of adding value to consumers who are looking to become more knowledgeable about sports betting.” VSiN, which operates out of Las Vegas, develops, produces, and distributes up to 18+ hours of live linear sports betting content each day. In addition to its 24/7 stream, VSiN’s original content is accessible through multiple video and audio channels including Comcast Xfinity, Sling TV, fuboTV, Rogers’ Sportsnet, MSG Networks, NESN, ATT Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network, a dedicated channel on iHeartRadio and TuneIn, as well as terrestrial radio stations throughout the country, and its growing slate of podcasts and betcasts. VSiN’s current talent roster includes Brent Musburger, legendary sports broadcaster; Michael Lombardi, former NFL executive; Gill Alexander, host of the Beating the Book podcast; and Pauly Howard and Mitch Moss, co-hosts of VSiN’s popular morning show, Follow The Money. “We created VSiN as a destination for sports bettors to find the most credible content to help inform their wagering decisions,” said Brian Musburger, CEO of VSiN. “Harnessing the power and network of the DraftKings brand will allow us to reach an even wider audience with our unique content.” DraftKings’ vision is for Brian Musburger and his leadership team to continue to manage day-to-day operations while maintaining editorial independence. DraftKings intends to fully integrate VSiN’s current employee base located in Las Vegas, including its on-air talent, into its 2,600 person global workforce. Since opening a Las Vegas office in January 2020, DraftKings has grown its local employee base by 132%. The Company also recently announced a multi-year agreement to become a primary sponsor of the Center for Gaming Innovation, housed within the International Gaming Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. /////////////////////////////////////////// WGTX Stunting Ahead Of Thursday Relaunch Posted: 30 Mar 2021 04:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...sday-relaunch/ Gary Hannas GCJH Inc. has closed on its $180,000 purchase of Oldies 102.3 The Dunes WGTX Truro MA and has begun stunting ahead of a relaunch on Thursday, April 1 at 6am. In sweepers voiced by longtime Boston personality Ed McMann and playing diverse songs, WGTX is teasing multiple format possibilities. The station will be rebranding as X102.3 with the stations social media teasing Cape Cod’s Music Channel as the future positioning. |
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