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WABC Adds Greg Kelly, Ends John Batchelor Show & Takes Curtis Sliwa Off
During Mayoral Run

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 02:00 PM PST
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...g-mayoral-run/



Red Apple Media Conservative Talk 770 WABC New York has announced the
addition of Newsmax host Greg Kelly to host a 1-3pm show.

Kelly takes the majority of the timeslot that had been held by Curtis
Sliwa. Sliwa has been removed from the WABC lineup as he is currently a
candidate for mayor of New York and a complaint was filed with the city
Campaign Finance Board as an illegal “in-kind� donation from 77 WABC Radio
to Sliwas campaign. Dominic Carter is currently hosting the 12:15-1pm
timeslot that had also been part of Sliwas show.

The son of former New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and a veteran
of the United States Marine Corps, Kelly currently hosts Greg Kelly Reports
nightly on Newsmax but is best known in the market as host of Good Day New
York on WNYW-TV from 2008-2012 and again from 2013-2017. In between he
served as 6 and 10pm news anchor at WNYW. He has also served as a reporter
for NY1 and Fox News.

While Greg Kelly is incoming, syndicated talker John Batchelor will be
leaving. Batchelor, whose Westwood One show is based at WABC, did his final
show last Friday. Affiliates were notified that the show will end
distribution at the end of the month with best-of programming until then.

John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red Apple Group, and subsidiaries Red Apple Media
and 77 WABC Radio, has announced that Greg Kelly has joined the station’s
daytime lineup beginning March 9th from the 1-3 p.m.

Kelly is an experienced broadcaster and a veteran of the United States
Marine Corps. After serving on active-duty with the United States Marine
Corp as an officer and attack pilot, he began a career in broadcasting.
Kelly went on to cover the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 for NY1, to
co-Host for Good Day New York on Fox 5 News, and to serve as White House
Correspondent and War Correspondent for FOX News Channel. He currently
anchors a prime-time show on Newsmax TV, Greg Kelly Reports.

Kelly’s program will feature the latest breaking news and opinion, and
expert perspective on current events from inside the beltway and
coast-to-coast.

The following statement has been released by John Catsimatidis, CEO of Red
Apple Group and subsidiaries, Red Apple Media and 77 WABC Radio:

“Greg Kelly is a broadcast veteran with a tremendous portfolio of
experience in media. He is dynamic on the air, entertaining, and will
bring listeners what they want to hear in a style that is uniquely
his-own. Greg Kelly is a terrific addition to our daytime radio
programming and will bring along with him a loyal audience who appreciates
his perspective on the political current events. We are happy to have him
aboard,� said John Catsimatidis.

The following statement was released by Greg Kelly:

“I am completely honored to be joining the team at WABC. John Catsimatidis
is a New York legend. It’s a crazy time in America with the woke left out
to cancel and censor those who dare to disagree with them or see things
from a pro-Trump or conservative perspective. Well, they’ve met their match
in this Marine. We’re not afraid to stand up to the mob. On this show we
won’t back down or be afraid to take a stand. At the same time, we’ll
always aim to entertain. Let’s talk. Weekdays 1-3,� said Greg Kelly.



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Domain Insight 3/9: Are There More Awesome Launches Coming?

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 01:40 PM PST
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...unches-coming/



SummitMedia launched Classic Hits Awesome 100.9 WJSR Lakeside/Richmond VA
last Thursday after months of stunting. It appears there is a possibility
the company will be bringing the brand to other markets.

Plus potential changes in Reno and San Angelo.
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FCC Designates WSYL For License Renewal Hearing

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 08:27 AM PST
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...newal-hearing/



NIA Broadcastings 1490 WSYL Sylvania GA has been designated for a license
renewal hearing due to its record of extended periods of silence since NIA
became the licensee in 2018.

Neal Ardman’s company purchased WSYL from Georgia Eagle Media in July 2017
for $20,000 with the deal closing on January 22, 2018. Since that time the
FCC notes that from the day of closing through the end of 2020 the station
was Silent or operating at unauthorized parameters for 73 percent of the
time. That includes 270 days in 2019 where the station was running at 500
watts as opposed to its licensed 1kW without an STA to do so. The agency
notes that in order to receive credit for operating at its licensed
parameters it must show proof that WSYL operated in accordance with its
authorization.

A $20,000 sale of WSYL and its translator 103.3 W277DI Sylvania to John
Golobish Jr.’s Jetstream Media was filed in November. The FCC has yet to
act on that application.



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Radio Hall Of Fame Seeking Nominations

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 05:00 AM PST
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The Museum of Broadcast Communications Radio Hall of Fame is seeking
nominations for the 2021 induction class.

Through March 31 people can submit nominees in the six categories of
Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more), Active Local/Regional (10
years or more), Networks/Syndication (10 years or more), Longstanding
Network/Syndication (20 years or more), Music Format On-Air Personality,
and Spoken Word On-Air Personality at RadioHallofFame.com

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces that the RADIO HALL OF
FAME Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2021 nominees
beginning today through March 31, 2021.

Suggestions for Radio Hall of Fame nominees can be made in the following
categories:

Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)
Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)
Networks/Syndication (10 years or more)
Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)
Music Format On-Air Personality
Spoken Word On-Air Personality


Kraig T. Kitchin, Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “We’re looking
forward to celebrating the lifelong talents and career milestones of some
of radio’s greatest!Â*The first part of our annual process is fielding
suggestions from listeners and industry members alike.Â*It’s our priority to
provide everyone the opportunity to be a part of this process.�

Dennis Green, Nominating Committee Chair, Radio Hall of Fame, added: “Our
Nominating Committee reviews the input our industry and listening base
provides, in addition to bringing their own ideas for nominations to a set
of meetings held each year to determine our nominees across all formats and
all genres of our industry.�

Inductees will be honored at the annual Radio Hall of Fame induction
ceremony, with plans to be held live in Chicago at a date to be announced
later this year. Leading radio imaging and production company, The Mix
Group, is a presenting sponsor of the 2021 Radio Hall of Fame induction
ceremony.

The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in
1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations of the
Hall in 1991.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is recognizing Radio’s
100thÂ*anniversary with a variety of events in 2021, including special
tributes and recognition of the many talented men and women who’ve
contributed to the medium’s ongoing success.



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WMJI Unveils The Mark Nolan Show

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 04:39 AM PST
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Following the departures of Chip Kullik and Tracey Carroll and move of
Jimmy Malone to a new role last month, iHeartMedia Classic Hits Majic 105.7
WMJI Cleveland has unveiled the new Mark Nolan Show.

Nolan, joined WMJI as midday host in 2012 and took over the morning show
lead in 2014 following the retirement of John Lanigan, will now be joined
by Jen Picciano and Krystle Elyse. Picciano has spent the past 15 years as
a reporter for WOIO-TV Cleveland and will continue in that role as well.
Elyse returns to the company after serving as Assistant Promotions Director
and working on-air at sister CHR 96.5 Kiss-FM from 2011 until last
September.

iHeartMedia’s Majic 105.7, Cleveland’s Classic Hits, announced today the
debut of “The Mark Nolan Show,� effective immediately. “The Mark Nolan
Show� will broadcast weekdays from 5 – 10 a.m.

“The Mark Nolan Show,� a newly created Cleveland-centric morning show, will
feature broadcasting veteran Mark Nolan playing music from the 70s and 80s,
discussing current events and championing for the city we all call home.
Joining Nolan on the show are two additional native Clevelanders, Emmy
award-winning reporter Jen Picciano and former 96.5 KISS FM personality
Krystle Elyse.

Nolan has more than 25 years of broadcast experience, including nearly 20
years as a television meteorologist and anchor. He has been a part of the
Majic 105.7 team for the last nine years and previously held positions at
local television stations WKYC and WOIO. Throughout his career, Nolan has
received seals of approval from both The American Meteorological Society
and The National Weather Service. He is a graduate of Kent State University.

“There isn’t a friendlier or more familiar face in Cleveland media than
Mark Nolan,� said Keith Hotchkiss, President of iHeartMedia Cleveland.
“Mark embodies the spirit of our community and is a proponent for all
things Cleveland. We’re thrilled to launch ‘The Mark Nolan Show’ and are
excited to have found both Jen and Krystle as contributors.�

“I’m thrilled to launch this new show on a station that means so much to
Cleveland,� said Nolan. “Getting to do a morning show in your hometown is
an incredible honor. I look forward to informing and entertaining the city
I love for years to come.�




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Weevil Exterminated At WVVL

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 04:30 AM PST
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...nated-at-wvvl/



Michael Holderfields Boll Weevil Communications has flipped Classic Country
Weevil 101 101.1 WVVL Elba/Enterprise AL to a simulcast of recently
acquired Sports The Ball 560 WOOF/100.1 W261AT/107.1 W296DQ Dothan.

Holderfield acquired WOOF and AC 99.7 WOOF-FM Dothan AL last October for
$1.2 million. The flip expands WOOFs FM coverage in Southeast Alabama
although WOOF was already heard in Enterprise on the 107.1 translator.

The Balls lineup includes a local morning show from 7-9am hosted by Lance
Griffin and The Huddle hosted by Gary Gibson and John Daniel from 12-2pm.
The stations carry ESPNs regional Paul Finebaum in afternoons and Fox
Sports Radio in other dayparts.