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Daily Domains 2/12: Rumba For Tampa?

Posted: 12 Feb 2016 11:23 AM PST
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It was a very slow week for domain registrations with the biggest move
potentially connected to Tampa and a cupid stunt in Cleveland.
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Jason Kidd Joins Mix 107.3 DC For Afternoons

Posted: 12 Feb 2016 10:33 AM PST
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Cumulus Hot AC Mix 107.3 WRQX Washington DC has hired Jason Kidd for
afternoons. Kidd joins the station from his own New Generation Radio where
he is President and Brand Developer. He previously programmed CBS Rhythmic
CHR 95.5 WPGC in the Washington market. He has also worked in programming
and on-air 102.7 Jack-FM WQSR and Mix 106.5 WWMX Baltimore and 104.3 The
Beat KQBT Austin for CBS and WKST Pittsburgh and WWHT Syracuse for Clear
Channel as well as SiriusXM. Kidd will host 3-7pm starting Monday, February
15. Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed 25-year radio veteran
Jason Kidd as afternoon drive personality for Washington, D.C.’s MIX
107.3/WRQX-FM. Kidd debuts on MIX 107.3 on Monday, February 15, from 3:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Kidd joins Cumulus from New Generation Radio in
Washington, D.C., where he has been President and Advisor/Brand Developer.
Kidd’s career includes a decade at CBS Radio, most recently at WPGC in
Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he programmed CBS stations WQSR Baltimore,
WWMX Baltimore and KQBT Austin. Before joining CBS Radio, Jason spent five
years with Clear Channel Entertainment programming WKST Pittsburgh and WWHT
Syracuse. He also worked at Sirius/XM for six and a half years. Louie Diaz,
MIX 107.3 Program Director said: “Jason Kidd is an incredible talent and
brings “Stationalityâ€� to MIX 107.3 in afternoon drive.Â*We are thrilled to
have him driving our listeners home in Washington, D.C.� Kidd said: I just
couldnt stay away! It is so great to be back in the Nations Capital! I grew
up with this frequency, along with the Jack Diamond Morning Show. It is so
exciting to be a part of such an iconic brand and an honor to join the list
of so many great talents who have graced the airwaves on 107.3 over the
years. I want to thank Market Manager, Jake McCann, Program Director, Louie
Diaz, and Mike McVay, Cumulus’ SVP Content and Programming for this awesome
opportunity!
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WKSZ Green Bay Adding Appleton Simulcast; Doug & Mary To Return

Posted: 12 Feb 2016 10:17 AM PST
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Woodward Communications CHR 95.9 Kiss-FM WKSZ De Pere/Green Bay WI is
adding a simulcast on 92.9 WKZY Chilton/Appleton on Monday, Februrary 15.
WKZY currently simulcasts Woodwards 80s/90s Hits KZ 104.3 WKZG Seymour.
Along with the simulcast changing, WKSZ will also bring morning hosts Doug
Erickson Mary Love back over from WKZG. Doug Mary joined WKZG when the
station debuted its current format in December 2012. With their move to
WKSZ, the current morning show of Precious and Nikki is no more. Precious
will move to nights replacing the current voicetracking in the timeslot
while Nikki moves to sales for the company.
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Kevin Kiley Exits 92.3 The Fan Cleveland Claiming Censorship

Posted: 12 Feb 2016 08:07 AM PST
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Morning host Kevin Kiley is out at CBS Sports 92.3 The Fan WKRK Cleveland.
Kiley told WOIO-TV last night that he submitted his resignation in November
effective at the end of this month, but was not on the air this morning
with co-host Ken Carman. Kiley claimed he was being censored by CBS likely
over his comments about women having no place in the NFL; comments that
garnered national attention. And I have no right to accept censorship. I’ve
never been censored. In 35 years, I’ve never been censored, and I shouldn’t
have been censored for this. And I have no right to accept censorship based
on what broadcasting is. And nor should you accept censorship, ever. You
should make sure that the people on the radio are telling you the truth as
they see it. Now, you’re gonna argue with them and you can disagree with
them, but don’t let the program director there, don’t let the general
manager, don’t let some clown in New York tell them what to say, and then
you think it’s their opinion, or what not to say. That’s what happened
here, and I’m not accepting it. So, demand the truth. We’ll see how they
feel about the truth, trust me, if I’m on the air tomorrow morning. Kiley
joined WKRK when it flipped to Sports in 2011. He previously has worked at
Sports stations such as WTEM Washington, KRLD-FM Dallas, WQAM Miami, and
was the first afternoon host at Fox Sports Radio.
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Flinn & Nielsen Trade Lawsuits

Posted: 12 Feb 2016 07:28 AM PST
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Nielsen Audio and Flinn Broadcasting have filed lawsuits against each other
over Flinns non-payment of their license for ratings data. Nielsen sued
Flinn for $176,134 ($136,872.88 in past due fees, $16,287.12 in interest
and $22,974 in attorney fees) claiming that Flinn hasnt paid for its
contracted PPM services in Memphis since February 2015. A request for a
summary judgment was dismissed by Federal Judge Ellen Hollander this week.
Flinn followed by counter-suing Nielsen this week claiming Nielsen was in
breach of its contract. Flinns argument is that Nielsens methodology
predictably undercounted listeners with an insufficient sample size and
unrepresentative demographics and withheld that it was denied MRC
accreditation for Memphis until after signing Flinn to a contract. Flinn
also believes that all of the ratings produced following the use of a
Voltair processor by a competitor were materially defective, false,
misleading and unreliable and is seeking $702,530 in damages plus costs and
attorneys fees. Flinn owns Sports 560 WHBQ/87.7 WPGF-LP, Spanish Radio
Ambiente 1030 WGSF, Soft Oldies Sunny 1210/103.1 WMPS/W276BH, Southern
Gosepl 1240 WAVN, Classic Hip-Hop Bumpin 96 96.1 WIVG/96.3 W242CF, Urban
Hot 107.1 WXHT and CHR Q107.5 WHBQ-FM in the Memphis market.
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Station Sales Week Of 2/12

Posted: 12 Feb 2016 05:43 AM PST
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Station Sales Steven Silverbergs Casper Radio Group is selling their three
stations to Breck Media Group for $963,000. The three stations serve the
Casper WY market and are Country New Country 92.5 KDAD Bar Nunn, Active
Rock 100.5 KTED Evansville, and Classic Hits Kool 105.5 KZQL Mills.
Perception Media Group sells Conservative Talk Fox Radio 910 WFJX Roanoke
VA to Dr. David Points Mahon Communications for $289,865. Ted Austins Snake
River Radio acquires Christian Preaching 1490 KRTK Chubbuck/Pocatello ID
from Inspirational Family Radio for $80,000. Faith Broadcasting Company
sells 1380 WMTA Central City KY to Richard Benhams Giving Hope 2U LLC for
$160,000. Alaska Multimedia LLC acquires Talk/Oldies Hometown Radio 1430
KKNI Wasilla and 107.1 K296FP Willow Creek AK from Kenai Broadcasting for
$225,8000. Hammock Educational and Environmental Community Services donates
Christian 89.3 WNSS Palm Coast FL to Houston Christian Broadcasters. Sale
Dismissals Catholic Radio Network has asked the FCC to dismiss their
$43,500 purchase of 98.9 K225BL Craig, 96.7 K244AB Gunnison, and 107.1
K296AL Crested Butte CO from Professional Antenna, Tower and Translators
Service. Translator Sales
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Mark Levin Signs Lifetime Extension With Westwood One

Posted: 11 Feb 2016 03:14 PM PST
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Westwood One has signed Conservative Talker Mark Levin to what they are
calling a lifetime extension. In reality the deal lasts for ten years
through the end of 2025. The show airs live from 6-9pm eastern/3-6pm
pacific on over 300 affiliates including Cumulus or Salem owned stations in
nine of the top ten markets from its base at 770 WABC New York. The 57
year-old Levin has been syndicated since 2006. The attorney began his radio
career hosting a weekend show at WABC in 2002 after being a regular guest
on Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannitys programs. Westwood One announces that
Mark Levin will continue his eponymous talk show for many years to come, as
The Mark Levin Show has now been extended through 2025. Levin, one of the
most important, popular, and trusted voices in radio, is always at the top
of the political conversation. Indeed, his name has been invoked by
candidates throughout the presidential primary process during the debates
and at campaign rallies. The Mark Levin Show which not only covers the
most critical events of the day, but delves into history, economics,
philosophy, and the constitution continues to be an enormous ratings and
revenue winner for Westwood One and for the more than 300 stations that
broadcast the show, including WABC-AM/New York; KRLA-AM/Los Angeles;
WLS-AM/Chicago; KSFO-AM/San Francisco; WBAP-AM/Dallas; KTRH-AM/Houston;
WMAL-AM/Washington, DC; WJR-AM/Detroit; and WNTP-AM/Philadelphia. Levin
said, “I could not be more pleased to extend my radio partnership with
Cumulus/Westwood One. For the next nine years an unprecedented long-term
relationship in the broadcasting industry I am committed to continuing to
bring the best possible program, both substantive and entertaining, to my
millions of beloved and loyal listeners each and every day.� “We couldnt be
more pleased to announce this lifetime agreement with Mark,� added Bart
Tessler, Westwood One EVP, News Talk. “To know that well be working
together for so many years is a Mark Levin Show primary victory and a big
win for affiliates, advertisers, and listeners. Marks tenure will now
exceed that of a two-term president and that means continued excellence on
the air on a nightly basis. Prior to launching his radio career, Levin
worked as an attorney in the private sector and as a top adviser and
administrator to several members of President Ronald Reagans cabinet. In
addition to his hosting duties, Levin is the president of the prestigious
Landmark Legal Foundation, a non-profit legal advocacy group based in
Leesburg, VA. Levin has also authored a number of New York Times
best-selling books including Men in Black: How the Supreme Court is
Destroying America�; Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto;
“Ameritopia: The Unmaking of America�; “The Liberty Amendments: Restoring
the American Republic�; and “Plunder and Deceit: Big Government’s
Exploitation of Young People and the Future.� He has received several
honors and awards including from the American Conservative Union, Hillsdale
College, The Fund for American Studies, The Media Research Center, and
Citizens United/Breitbart. Levin received his B. A. degree, with numerous
honors, from Temple University, and his J.D. degree from Temple University
School of Law.
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