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Macon Telegraph: Creek Media seeks restraining order against prior owner,
Lowell Register

Posted: 13 Sep 2016 01:32 PM PDT
http://www.macon.com/news/local/article101571367.html





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Dick Taylor: Tall Towers in Big Fields

Posted: 13 Sep 2016 12:00 PM PDT
https://dicktaylorblog.com/2016/09/1...in-big-fields/





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Zac Davis Moves To Richmond As iHeart SVP/Programming

Posted: 13 Sep 2016 11:20 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...vpprogramming/



iHeartMedia has promoted Zac Davis to SVP/Programming for its Richmond VA
stations.

Davis comes to Richmond from iHeartMedias Hartford/New Haven CT cluster
where he programmed CHRs 95.7 Kiss-FM WKSS and KC 101 101.3 WKCI. He has
also worked as SVP/Programming for the companys Myrtle Beach SC cluster
where he also programmed Country Gator 107.9 WGTR-FM.

In Richmond, Davis will oversee CHR Q94 94.5 WRVQ, Classic Rock 96.1 The
Planet W241AP, AC Mix 98.1 WTVR-FM, Country Big 98.5 W253BI, Alternative XL
102 102.1 WRXL, Urban 106.5 The Beat WBTJ, Sports Fox Sports 910 WRNL, and
News/Talk 1140 WRVA. He fills the spot vacated by AJs move to St. Louis for
the same duties.

iHeartMedia announced today that Zac Davis has been named Senior Vice
President of Programming for the Richmond market, effective immediately.
iHeartMedia Richmond has a strong cross-platform presence, massive consumer
reach and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both
broadcast and digital — encompassing radio station brands Q94, 96.1 The
Planet, Mix 98.1, BIG 98.5, XL 102, 106.5 The Beat, FOX Sports 910 and News
Radio 1140 – and produces legendary marquee events including XL102 BIG
Field Day, the 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon and Miracle on Broad Street.

Davis will work closely with program directors, on-air personalities and
sales to oversee on-air, digital and music programming for the radio
station brands and their local events. He will report to Rick Green, Market
President for iHeartMedia Richmond.

iHeartMedia’s team in Richmond is one of the finest in the industry with
great brands that dominate the Virginia landscape, and I can’t wait to
continue on an upward trajectory with these eight amazing stations,� said
Davis. “Much appreciation to Rick Green, Jeff Wyatt and Meg Stevens for
this special opportunity, and to Dave Symonds, Jon Zellner and Steve
Honeycomb for the valuable experience I gained at iHeartMedia Connecticut.�

Davis previously worked as the Program Director for CHR stations WKSS-FM
and WKCI-FM for iHeartMedia Hartford / New Haven, CT. He also served as the
Senior Vice President of Programming, Program Director and morning on-air
personality for Country station Gator 107.9 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Davis has
also worked at stations in Raleigh, NC; Denver, CO; Modesto / Stockton, CA;
Greensboro, NC; Melbourne, FL; and Salt Lake City, UT. He began his career
at Florida State University’s WWLD-FM in Tallahassee, FL.

I’m thrilled that Zac is joining our great programming team,� said Green.
“Zac is a proven leader with great success in a diversity of formats which
makes him a great fit for our eight station cluster in Richmond.�

iHeartMedia is a leading media outlet throughout the Richmond 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 and live radio service.




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KBMW-FM Debuts As B92.7

Posted: 13 Sep 2016 10:50 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...buts-as-b92-7/



Radio Wahpeton-Breckenridge has completed its move of the former Classic
Hits 92.7 The Drive KZDR Kindred ND out of the Fargo market to Breckenridge
MN as Hot AC B92.7 KBMW-FM.

Currently running jockless, the new station becomes Radio
Wahpeton-Breckenridges second station in the market joining Full Service
Country 1450 KBMW/94.3 K232FH Breckenridge.



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WXIS Jamz No More; WEMB Flips To Sports

Posted: 12 Sep 2016 03:22 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...ips-to-sports/



Jet Broadcasting Rhythmic CHR Jamz 92.3/103.9 WXIS Erwin/92.3 W222AG
Johnson City TN has pulled the plug on its format and is now stunting with
a heartbeat.

WXIS and its translator cover the southern half of the Tri-Cities market
serving Bristol VA, Johnson City, and Kingsport TN. The flip leaves Bristol
Broadcastings Electric 94.9 WAEZ Greeneville as the only CHR in the market.

The stunting at WXIS comes a week after sister Classic Country 1420 The
Legend WEMB Erwin flipped to Sports NBC Sports Tri-Cities. WEMB is carrying
a local show from 12-2pm hosted by Marky Billson.