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KOKO-FM Flips To Rhythmic Oldies Jammin 94.3

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 10:28 AM PST
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Art Laboes Big Broadcasting has flipped Classic Hits 94.3 KOKO-FM
Kerman/Fresno CA to Rhythmic Oldies Jammin 94.3.

The station is now positioning as Fresno’s Old School and Throwbacks with a
mix of RB from the 70s through 2000s with core artists listed as Usher,
Keith Sweat and Beyoncé. Laboes program will continue to air on the station
weekdays from 7pm-12am and Sundays from 6pm-12am. KOKO-FM is a 6kW Class A
rimshotting Fresno.

KOKO-FM is now being programmed by consultant Mike Marino. Marino, who
previously oversaw Hot 92.3 KHHT Los Angeles during its period as an RB
leaning Rhythmic Oldies station, also programs the music at Jammin 99.5
KMRJ Palm Springs and Jammin 101.5 KJHM Denver.

The format will go head to head with Cumulus Medias own Rhythmic Oldies
Mega 97.9 KMGV and its stronger Class B signal within the market.

Big Broadcasting’s KOKO-FM in Fresno, California is moving to a new groove
following its switch to Rhythmic-oriented Jammin’ 94.3 FM. The move from
Oldies came after 10 straight hours of Bob Marley’s classic “Jammin’�
filling the airwaves prior to launching into Tupac and Dr. Dre’s
“California Love.�

Jammin’ 94.3 Fresno’s Old School and Throwbacks’ station features a blend
of classic and contemporary RB from the 70s to the 2000s. The music covers
artists such as Usher, Keith Sweat and Beyoncé, and features RB music that
listeners know and love, combined with the very best sounds of today.

Big Broadcasting, Inc. owner and legendary air personality, Art Laboe’s
syndicated radio program “The Art Laboe Connection� will continue to air
Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight and on Sundays from 6 p.m. to
midnight on Jammin’ 94.3.

Legendary programmer at the music and imaging helm

The station is being programmed by legendary L.A. programmer, Mike Marino,
who successfully launched the Old School and Throwbacks format at KHHT/Los
Angeles, KJHM/Denver and KMRJ/Palm Springs.

Mike Marino said, Our unique blend of old school and RB throwbacks super
serves an adult female audience ignored by other contemporary and
gold-based radio stations in the market. Passion levels for this music is
off the charts. Fresno will get the ‘feels’ from Jammin.

Big Broadcasting, Inc. enters into a programming and sales agreement with
Envision Networks®, placing the focus squarely on the production, music and
on-air image of Jammin’ 94.3 FM.


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Robyn Simone To Program WLXC Columbia

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 06:16 AM PST
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Cumulus Media Urban AC Kiss 103.1 WLXC Columbia SC has appointed Robyn
Simone as Program Director/midday host.

Simone most recently served as midday host at Alpha Medias 101.1 The Big DM
WWDM and has also served as APD/on-air for Radio One stations in Cleveland
and Detroit including a decade at Urban Z107.9 WENZ.

CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed radio programming
professional Robyn Simone as Program Director for Urban AC radio station
KISS 103.1/WLXC-FM in Columbia, SC. Simone’s 15-year radio broadcasting
career includes 10 years with Radio One (Urban One) as Assistant Program
Director/Radio Personality in markets including Detroit, MI, and Cleveland,
OH. The appointment is effective December 10, 2018.

Rick Prusator, Vice President/Market Manager, CUMULUS MEDIA-Columbia, said:
“After a long search, we have found the perfect person to lead KISS 103.1
(WLXC) in Columbia and take the station to the next level.Â*Robyn Simone has
the leadership and on-air skills we need, plus she has local experience and
ties to Columbia that give her a deep understanding of the market and our
listeners.�

Simone said: Im humbled and thankful for the opportunity to be back in
Columbia, SC. Im even more thrilled with the new journey Im taking with
Cumulus. Coming from one heritage station to another, community is very
important and I plan to embrace the wonderful city of Columbia. Im excited
to work with the KISS 103.1 family and I look forward to much success.�



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iHeartMedia Flips 97.3 Now Milwaukee To Sports

Posted: 26 Nov 2018 10:25 PM PST
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iHeartMedia has exited a three-way Top 40 battle and created a new FM
Sports one in Milwaukee as 97.3 Now WRNW has become 97.3 The Game.

Utilizing the branding Sports Talk That Rocks, the station will bring the
majority of the local programming of Big 920 WOKY over to FM including The
Crossover with Dan Needles and Ted Davis from 10am-12pm and the regionally
syndicated Mike Heller Show from 2-6pm. Former WOKY 12-3pm host Drew Olson
moves to mornings from 6-10am with Kevin KB Brandt, while The Double Team
with Fox Sports Wisconsin anchor Dario Melendez and Bob Brainerd take the
12-2pm slot. Fox Sports Radio network programming will fill the schedule on
nights and weekends along with University of Wisconsin and national NFL
play-by-play.

OnMiwaukee.com reports that Steve Czaben is likely to join the station at
the end of his non-compete. Czaben, who hosts afternoons on Urban One
Sports 980 The Team WTEM Washington, also had a daily sports segment on the
Bob Brian Show on Saga Rock 102.9 The Hog WHQG until abruptly departing in
October.

The move to Sports brings WRNW in direct competition on a full powered FM
with Good Karma Brands recently launched 94.5 ESPN-FM WKTI plus Entercoms
105.7 The Fan 1250 WSSP/105.7 W289CB. In the October Nielsen Audio ratings
WSSP held a 1.9 share while iHearts Big 920 WOKY held a 0.4 and Good Karmas
540 WAUK was not subscribed.

WRNW exits the three way CHR battle with a 2.6 share in that October
ratings period. Entercoms 103.7 Kiss-FM WXSS held a 4.7 share, while Sagas
Energy 106.9 WNRG-FM registered a 1.5 share.

HeartMedia Milwaukee announced today the debut of the new 97.3 The Game,
Sports Talk That Rocks, effective immediately.

97.3 The Game will broadcast the latest local and national sports news and
featureÂ*some of the most recognized and respected names and voices in
Milwaukee sports. The program lineup will include Drew Olson, former
Brewers beat writer and Milwaukee radio host; Ted Davis, the voice of the
Milwaukee Bucks; Dan Needles, Sports Director at WISN-TV; Dario Melendez
from Fox Sports Wisconsin; Bob Brainerd from Spectrum Sports; Kevin Brandt
(KB), longtime Milwaukee morning show personality; and Mike Heller, veteran
Wisconsin broadcaster and a voice of Wisconsin Badger sports.

“Sports talk in Milwaukee is about to change,� said Tim Scott, Program
Director for 97.3 The Game and The BIG 1070 AM in Madison. “Milwaukee is
more than just a great sports town and 97.3 The Game will reflect that.�

97.3 THE GAME will be Milwaukees exclusive FM home for University of
Wisconsin Badgers sports play by play as well as the NFL postseason and
Super Bowl 53.

97.3 The Game will be paired with sister station The Big 920 AM which will
feature Mike Lucas in the Morning, national sports hosts Dan Patrick, Colin
Cowherd, Rich Eisen and FOX Sports Radio. The Big 920 AM will also continue
to be the home for the Milwaukee Admirals, NFL, NCAA tournament, High
School sports and NASCAR. University of Wisconsin sports will be featured
on both 97.3 The Game and The Big 920 AM including football, men’s
basketball, and hockey.

Fans can listen to 97.3 The Game at www.thegamemke.com, as well as on
iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one
music streaming and digital radio service.

Full Programming Lineup:

Drew and KB 6 a.m. – 10 a.m.

The Crossover with Dan Needles and Ted Davis 10 a.m. –
Noon

The Double Team with Dario Melendez and Bob Brainerd Noon – 2
p.m.

The Mike Heller Show 2 p.m. – 6
p.m.



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Frank Lario Exits WXTU Mornings

Posted: 26 Nov 2018 01:01 PM PST
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A change is afoot in mornings at Beasley Media Country 92.5 WXTU
Philadelphia as Frank Lario exits after two and a half years co-hosting
with Andie Summers.

In a brief blog post on the WXTU website the station wrote, Big news
happened right before Thanksgiving. Frank let us know that he will no
longer be on the show with us. This was his decision and were sure he gave
it a lot of thought and feels that he’s doing what’s in his best interest.
We loved working with him and we wish him well.

Lario joined the WXTU morning show in March 2016 after previously serving
as a weekend host for the station. He previously had runs at Rock 93.3 WMMR
and 94.1 WYSP in the market.

Beasley has posted its opening for the morning co-host position at this
link.


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