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Brian Moote & Otis To Host Mornings At 94.9 The Bull Atlanta

Posted: 20 May 2022 04:23 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/225913/brian-moote-otis-to-host-mornings-at-94-9-the-bull-atlanta/



In a video and podcast with his brother posted this afternoon, former 99.5
The Wolf KPLX Dallas morning co-host Brian Moote revealed he will be
joining iHeartMedia Country 94.9 The Bull WUBL Atlanta to join current
afternoon host Jeremy Otis Maher in mornings with an official announcement
coming next week.

The video was recorded from iHearts Atlanta studios and featured an
appearance from Maher. The duo have also been making posts on social media
together. Moote states that an announcement is coming on Tuesday.

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- Brian Moote (@MootePoints) May 20, 2022



Moote spent the past two years co-hosting mornings at Cumulus Medias KPLX
until departing in March stating he was returning to Atlanta. Moote
previously was part of the syndicated Bert Show at Cumulus Q99.7 WWWQ
Atlanta from 2016 to 2018 and has also co-hosted mornings at 97.1 Amp Radio
KAMP Los Angeles and Click 98.9 KLCK Seattle.

Maher returned to WUBL as Music Director and afternoon host last November
after previously holding that role from February 2017 to November 2020. He
has also served as rogram Director at CHR 99.7 WDJX Louisville, APD/MD at
“Kiss 95.1” WNKS Charlotte NC and on-air at WBNQ Bloomington IL, WNDV-FM
South Bend, WNOW-FM Indianapolis and WZEE Madison.

The status of current morning host Kristen Gates has not been revealed.
Gates had been part of the WUBL morning show with multiple partners since
2008; most recently Spencer Graves until his exit last November. She joined
WUBL after previously working across town at Country Kicks 101.5 WKHX.


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KLIQ To Debut New Format Monday

Posted: 20 May 2022 01:49 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226405/kliq-to-debut-new-format-monday/



Flood Communications AC The Breeze 94.5 KLIQ Hastings NE will debut a new
format on Monday, May 23.

Flood, which received KLIQ as part of its acquisition of Platte River Radio
last fall, has had a job posting for a Spanish language morning host for
the cluster for the past few months. The company registered domains for
KLIQ in March, at the same time it did so for then-Classic Hits “Power 99”
KKPR-FM Kearney. KKPR-FM relaunched as 98.9 The Vibe on April 1.



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Real Country Comes To Great Falls

Posted: 20 May 2022 01:15 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226391/real-country-comes-to-great-falls/



Longtime Montana programmer Dan DeWitt began operating Community
Communications LLCs 1490 KHTC Malmstrom AFB/104.3 K282CE Great Falls MT on
March 31 relaunching the station as Classic Country Real Country 104.3.
KHTC previously featured a dvierse playlist made up of local artists.

DeWitt most recently served as Program Director for STARadios cluster in
Great Falls. He has also programmed Cherry Creek Medias “106.7 Star-FM”
KXDR and Townsquares AC 101.5 The View KVWE and CHR 107.5 Zoo-FM KENR
Missoula, and then Fishers Alternative 96.3 The Zone KRZN and 910 KBLG
Billings.

Dewitt describes the new brand as being with a pure country programming
philosophy, Real Country 104.3FM and 1490AM plays a little classic country,
your favorites from the 80’s and 90’s, some of the best of the new
millennium and a touch of today’s pure new country pioneers.


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Mark Chernoff Joins WWZY's Robby & Rochelle In The Morning

Posted: 20 May 2022 12:49 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226401/mark-chernoff-joins-wwzys-robby-rochelle-in-the-morning/



Press Communications Classic Rock 107.1 The Boss WWZY Long Branch/99.7 WBHX
Tuckerton NJ has announced the addition of longtime WFAN New York Program
Director Mark Chernoff to the station as morning sportscaster and fill-in
host.

Chernoff programmed WFAN from 1993 to 2021 after stints programming Rock
105.5 WDHA-FM Dover NJ, 102.7 WNEW New York and “92.3 K-Rock” WXRK New
York. He would later add oversight of WNEW and WXRK again at later times in
its history and hold executive positions for CBS Radio and Entercom.

He will contribute daily sportscasts on WWZYs Robby Rochelle In The
Morning and host occasional on-air shifts at the station.

Press Communications classic rock 107-1 The Boss (WWZY/WBHX) Monmouth Ocean
welcomes iconic broadcaster, programmer and New York City area radio
fixture Mark Chernoff to the cast of “Robby Rochelle in the morning” as
sports anchor. Mark will be heard weekday mornings delivering the latest
tri-state area sports + pulling swing shifts on the station.

Chernoff spent decades as Program Director for WXRK, WFAN WNEW New York,
was VP of sports for CBS Radio and earlier in his career programmed
influential rock outlet WDHA. More recently, he was heard as a host on
WCBS-FM.

“Every research study indicates local radio’s strengths are its
personalities and its connection to the community it serves. Whether it’s
entertainment from Rochelle and I, local information from our news anchor
Dianne DeOliveira, weather from our staff meteorologist “Nor’easter” Nick
Pittman, traffic from the legendary Joe Nolan and now sports from Mark,
listeners to 107-1 The Boss in the morning will hear everything New Jersey
and New York live and we’ll have fun doing it! Mark is exceptional talent
and a brilliant strategic mind I’ve long respected, thrilled to have him
join our team of outstanding broadcasters at Press!”

Chernoff added, “I’m looking forward to getting back on the radio at 107-1
The Boss and to be able to live in both the Sports and Rock worlds. Many
thanks to Robby and Rochelle for inviting me into THEIR world”


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Jeremiah Widmer Joins 96.5 Kiss-FM Cleveland As Afternoon Host

Posted: 20 May 2022 11:00 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/225350/where-in-cleveland-is-jeremiah-widmer/



Following his departure from mornings at Audacy Hot AC Q104 104.1 WQAL last
November, Jeremiah Widmer is returning to Cleveland radio on Monday, May 23
as host of “The Jeremiah Show” on iHeartMedia CHR 96.5 Kiss-FM WAKS Akron
from 2-6pm.

Widmer, who hosted mornings at WQAL Cleveland from November 2016 until last
November, has been counting down to his return in recent weeks. After
spending time in Los Angeles working in television production, Widmer
joined CHR Q92 WDJQ Canton as morning co-host in 2012. He would move to
Cleveland as afternoon host at AC Star 102.1 WDOK in July 2013 before
moving down the hall to WQAL in 2016.

Widmer fills the afternoon slot that has most recently been held remotely
by Q92 WDJQ Canton as morning co-host in 2012. He would move to Cleveland
as afternoon host at AC Star 102.1 WDOK in July 2013 before moving down the
hall to WQAL in 2016.>Kiss 108 WXKS-FM Boston afternoon host Mikey V.

iHeartMedia’s 96.5 KISS FM, Cleveland’s #1 Hit Music Station, announced
today the debut of “The Jeremiah Show,” launching on Monday, May 23rd. “The
Jeremiah Show” will broadcast weekdays from 2 – 6 p.m.

Jeremiah’s fast-paced, music-intensive, lifestyle-driven, local afternoon
drive show will originate from iHeartMedia’s Cleveland studios.

“We’re thrilled to launch ‘The Jeremiah Show’ on KISS FM,” said Keith
Kennedy, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia
Cleveland. “Jeremiah is a known Cleveland entity and it’s incredible to
have a home-grown talent live in our studios promoting all things
Cleveland.”

“It’s such a cool moment to get to be on the station I listened to growing
up,” said Jeremiah. “I’m very excited to be on such a legendary station
here in Cleveland. Being on the same station as Elvis Duran is an honor.
His support and guidance of our launch has been inspiring.”

Jeremiah Widmer was born and raised in Rittman, Ohio, and graduated from
The University of Akron. His voice has been heard on the Northeast Ohio
airwaves since 2012, including hosting a successful morning show in
Cleveland for the last five years. Widmer’s credits include an internship
for “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” in Los Angeles, a Page for NBC
programs that included “The Tonight Show,” “Ellen,” and USA Networks “Burn
Notice.” Jeremiah also worked on two seasons of FOXs “Hells Kitchen” and
performed various sketch and improv comedy shows. Jeremiah and his wife
Jessy currently reside in Wadsworth with their three children (Elijah,
Carly Isaiah) and their rescue black lab named Brisket. He is the
President of The Dale Joanne Widmer Foundation, a lacrosse coach, and a
board member for the Mid-Atlantic Connection for PKU Allied Disorders,
which affects his oldest son, Elijah.

Original Report 5/9: Longtime Cleveland personality Jeremiah Widmer is
teasing his near-imminent return to the market.

Widmer, who hosted mornings at Audacy Hot AC Q104 104.1 WQAL Cleveland from
November 2016 until November 2021, has been counting down his return since
his departure from WQAL. Last week Widmer posted the teaser below which
seems to hint at a May 23 debut on iHeartMedia CHR 96.5 Kiss-FM WAKS. The
only question is whether Widmer would replace the syndicated Elvis Duran in
mornings or go to another daypart. WAKS is one of Durans oldest affiliates,
being the fourth station to pick up the show in August 2008.

After spending time in Los Angeles working in television production, Widmer
joined CHR Q92 WDJQ Canton as morning co-host in 2012. He would move to
Cleveland as afternoon host at AC Star 102.1 WDOK in July 2013 before
moving down the hall to WQAL in 2016.



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April 2022 (3/31 - 4/27) Nielsen Audio Ratings Top 50

Posted: 20 May 2022 07:30 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/ratings/ratings-top-50/




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Classic Hits Come To Laredo

Posted: 20 May 2022 05:55 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226370/classic-hits-come-to-laredo/



The Radio BMP de Nuevo Laredo owned and Creativa Media managed CHR 107.3
XHGTS Nuevo Laredo MX/Laredo TX recently flipped to Classic Hits Laredos
Classic Hits 107.3.

The station features a bilingual presentation with hosts and music in
English, but imaging and commercials in both English and Spanish. The
station continues to feature Coffee and Magic in mornings hosted by Sammy
The House Ramirez and Elsa.

The format change takes XHGTS out of direct format competition with Leading
Media Groups market leading CHR Hot 106.1 KNEX.


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Station Sales Week Of 5/20

Posted: 20 May 2022 04:30 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226253/station-sales-week-of-5-20/



Brian Walker and Leonard Duggers Trimerge Futures LLC will acquire Classic
Hits Big Hits 1540 WBTC/101.9 W270CI Uhrichsville OH from the estate of
James Natolis Tuscarawas Broadcasting for $50,000. The deal does not
include the real estate, but does include the studio equipment of the
former Christian AC “95.9 The Light” WNPQ New Philadelphia prior to its
sale to Educational Media Foundation.

In a deal agreed to back in June 2020, Robert Trigilio Jr. and Jeanna Sue
Sakers Buffalo Broadcasting of Colorado acquires San Luis Broadcastings Fox
Sports 1240 KBGV/101.3 K267BQ Monte Vista, 95.3 KYDN Monte Vista, and
Classic Rock 96.5 The Fox KSLV-FM Del Norte Co from the estate of Marion
Goad for $175,000. Trigilio has served as General Manager of the stations
since 2019 and hosts mornings at KSLV-FM as Bob Richards. He spent most of
his career in programming with stints at stations including WGRF Buffalo,
KBPI Denver, WQXI Atlanta, and Operations Manager of Townsquare Buffalo and
Clear Channel Colorado Springs.

After operating Classic Country “Kix-FM“ 710 WKOO/100.5 W263BE Rose Hill NC
via LMA since July 2019, Clay McCauley’s Mega Media is converting their
Time Brokerage Agreement into a $100,000 purchase. The $42,692.90 made so
far in TBA payments will be credited towards the purchase price. McCauley
is the former General Manager of Cumulus Wilmington NC and has worked
on-air across the state.

David Webster and Kurt Jacksons WATR Radio LLC will purchase Talk/Sports
1320 WATR/97.7 W249DY Waterbury CT from WATR Inc. for $320,000. Webster
owns Trignition Media that owns Spanish Tropical Viva Radio 1240 WWCO/106.3
W292FI Waterbury and 840 WRYM/107.3 W297BT New Britain CT, while Jackson
owns Classic Hits 1250 WARE Ware/97.7 W249DP Springfield MA.

Real Presence Radio sells Catholic 91.3 KXRP Bismarck and 89.1 K206EI
Williston ND to Central Dakota Enterprises for $100,000. The buyer operates
Christian AC 104.7 KNDR Mandan/Bismarck. Real Presence Radio will continue
to be heard in Bismarck on their 91.7 KPHA Mandan.

Jay and Laura Lindlys JL Radio agrees to purchase Hot AC Q102.9 KQIB Idabel
and Best Country 106.1 KKBI Broken Bow OK from JDC Radio for $475,000.
Translator Sales

Allen Blums W-Squared Communications buys 103.9 K280BZ Wenatchee WA from
Frank Osborns Husky Broadcasting for $2000. The translator rebroadcasts
Cherry Creek Media CHR KW3 96.7 KWWW-FM Quincy WA.


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Emily Harlan Joins KBAY As Midday Host

Posted: 19 May 2022 02:26 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226329/emily-harlan-joins-kbay-as-midday-host/



Alpha Media has begun staffing up recently launched Country KBAY Country
94.5 KBAY Gilroy/92.1 KKDV Walnut Creek CA with the addition of Emily
Harlan as midday host.

Harlan currently serves as the in-arena and digital media host for the NHLs
San Jose Sharks. She has also served as a host/reporter for Afterbuzz.TV,
San Diego Gulls, and Fox Sports San Diego. She joins Premiere Networks
Bobby Bones Show in mornings on the KBAY/KKDV lineup.

Alpha Media’s Bay Country, 94.5 KBAY FM and 92.1 KKDV FM, today announced
Emily Harlan as host of midday (M-F 10am-2pm) on the two signals. Emily
made her debut in the daypart on Bay Country today.

In addition to hosting midday on Bay Country, Emily is also the In-Arena
and digital media host for the San Jose Sharks and was previously a host
and reporter for Fox Sports San Diego. Emily says, “I could not be more
thrilled and proud to be joining the incredible team at Alpha Media. As a
big fan of country music, its a dream come true to take on this new role
with Bay Country right here in San Jose. Im looking forward to connecting
with country music fans all over the Bay Area!

Alpha Media Silicon Valley Market Manager David Drutz shares, “Emily is a
natural fit for the big plans we have for Bay Country and I’m incredibly
excited for country music fans throughout the Bay Area to get to know her.
There’s no question the Bay Country audience will think as highly of Emily
as we do.”



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April 2022 (3/31 - 4/27) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: Another Month,
Another WJJK Record High

Posted: 19 May 2022 02:00 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226297/april-2022-3-31-4-27-nielsen-audio-ppm-ratings-day-4-another-month-another-wjjk-record-high/



The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audios PPM releases for the month bring
Austin, Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Nashville, Milwaukee, Providence,
Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, Memphis,
and Hartford.

All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings.

Austin

Waterloo Media Variety Hits 103.5 Bob-FM KBPA continues to hold a
commanding lead dropping 10.0 to 9.0. Audacy AC Majic 95.5 KKMJ rises to
second 5.8 to 6.6. University of Texas duo of Public News/Talk 90.5 KUT-FM
(6.9 to 6.5) and AAA 98.9 KUTX (6.1 to 6.0) follow. iHeartMedia Country
100.7 KASE is fifth up 5.7 to 5.9.

Waterloo Media Regional Mexican 107.1 La Z KLZT jumps up 3.5 to 4.5, while
co-owned Classic Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM rises 2.5 to 3.3, Alternative 101X KROX
trends up 1.9 2.5 3.3, and Hot AC Lucy 93.3 KGSR rises 2.1 to 2.9.
Classical 89.5 KMFA trends down 5.8 4.0 2.6. Univision Regional Mexican
Que Buena 104.3 KLQB rises 1.1 to 2.3.
Raleigh/Durham

Capitol Broadcasting AC Mix 101.5 WRAL-FM rises 8.4 to 9.0. Public
News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM takes second up 7.8 to 8.0. A third place tie
features Radio One Adult R&B Foxy 107.1/104.3 WFXC/WFXK (8.0 to 7.4) and
iHeartMedia Conservative Talk Talk 106.1 WTKK (6.7 to 7.4). iHeartMedia
Classic Rock 100.7 WRDU rises 6.0 to 6.1.

iHeartMedia CHR G105 WDCG trends up 3.5 3.9 4.6.
Indianapolis

For the second straight month, Cumulus Media Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK sets a
new station record high rising 12.4 to 12.8. Emmis News/Talk 93.1 WIBC is
second down 9.5 to 9.0, while sister AC B105.7 WYXB dips 8.7 to 8.1. Radio
One Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM is off 6.7 to 6.3. Emmis Country 97.1 Hank-FM
WLHK rises 5.5 to 6.1.
Nashville

Midwest Communications Variety Hits 96.3 Jack-FM WCJK surges up 7.5 to 9.4,
with Ratings Expert Chris Huff noting its just a tenth off its record high
set in October 2020. iHeartMedia Hip Hop 101.1 The Beat WUBT jumps up 6.2
to 7.2 for second. A pair of Country stations tie for third with Cumulus
95.5 Nash Icon WSM-FM rising 5.5 to 6.7, while iHeartMedias The Big 98 WSIX
down 7.2 to 6.7. Public News/Talk 90.3 WPLN-FM rises 5.5 to 6.4.

Salem Christian AC 94 The Fish WFFH/WFFI trends up 1.6 2.4 3.9. Trending
down in Nashville are Cumulus News/Talk 99.7 WTN WWTN (7.2 6.8 6.1),
iHeartMedia CHR 107.5 The River WRVW (5.3 4.4 3.9), and Midwest CHR Hot
106.7 WNFN (2.5 to 1.6).
Milwaukee

Good Karma News/Talk 620/103.3 WTMJ rises 8.2 to 9.9 to move from a third
place tie to first. iHeartMedia Classic Hits 95.7 Big-FM WRIT rises 8.2 to
9.0. Saga Classic Rock Hometown Rock 96.5 WKLH dips 8.9 to 8.0. iHeartMedia
Conservative Talk 1130 WISN is off 8.3 to 7.5. iHeartMedia Country FM 106.1
WMIL rises a full share 5.3 to 6.3.

Milwaukee Radio Alliance Alternative FM 102.1 WLUM trends up 3.2 3.5 4.5.
Sagas Pure Oldies 106.9 WRXS rises 1.8 to 2.2. iHeartMedia Sports 97.3 The
Game WRNW-FM falls 1.5 to 0.7.
Providence

iHeartMedia Rock 94.1 WHJY extends its lead to nearly 4 share points with
an 11.3 to 11.4 gain, while Hall Communications Cat Country 98.1 WCTK drops
10.0 to 7.8. Cumulus CHR 92 Pro-FM WPRO-FM rises 6.6 to 6.9, while sister
AC Lite 105.1 WWLI is off 6.9 to 6.8. Cumulus News/Talk 630 WPRO/99.7 WEAN
falls 6.7 to 5.0 to move into a fifth place tie with iHeartMedia Classic
Hits B101 WWBB, which rises 4.0 to 5.0.

Hall Classic Hits Big 101.3 1340 WNBH jumps up 1.4 to 2.6.
Norfolk/Virginia Beach

Audacy Adult R&B 95.7 R&B WVKL continues its usual dominance with a 10.4 to
10.5 move. Saga Rock FM 99 WNOR is second up 7.0 to 7.3, with sister
Classic Rock 106.9 The Fox WAFX up 6.6 to 6.7. Sinclairs duo of Variety
Hits 93.7 Bob-FM WNOB (steady at 5.8) and Country US 106.1 WUSH (5.2 to
5.8) tie for fourth.

Audacy Hot AC 94.9 The Point WPTE trends down 4.4 4.1 3.2.
Jacksonville

Cox News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM rises 10.5 to 10.6, while sister Classic Rock
96.9 The Eagle WJGL jumps up 8.8 to 9.7. iHeartMedia Country 99.1 WQIK
rises 8.2 to 9.0, while sister Adult R&B V101.5 WSOL-FM surges 5.9 to 7.2.
Renda AC 96.1 WEJZ falls 8.2 to 6.8.

Three iHeart stations are trending downward. Rock 107.3 Planet Radio WWJK
falls 5.2 to 3.8, Hip Hop 93.3 The Beat WJBT is down 5.0 4.1 3.5. CHR
97.9 Kiss-FM WKSL slips 3.4 3.2 2.5.
West Palm Beach

Hubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF dominates the market as usual rising 9.6 to 9.8,
while co-owned Classic Hits Sunny 107.9 WEAT (6.4 to 6.3) and New Country
103.1 WIRK (up 5.1 to 6.3) tie for second. iHeartMedia AC Kool 105.5 WOLL
is up 5.3 to 5.4, and sister Classic Rock Gater 98.7 WKGR rises 4.5 to 5.1.
Greensboro/Winston-Salem

Audacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG is off 13.4 to 12.6. Dick Broadcasting Classic
Rock Rock 92 WKRR rises 9.4 to 9.8. Audacy Variety Hits 98.7 Simon WSMW
dips 9.2 to 8.9, while sister Hip Hop 102 Jamz WJMH moves 8.3 to 8.1.
iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 94.5 WPTI rises 5.1 to 5.6.

Both Top 40s rise with iHeartMedias Hits 100.3 WMKS up 2.9 3.5 4.2 and
Dicks 107.5 WKZL up 3.3 3.5 3.9. iHeart AC Mix 99.5 WMAG is off 5.6 5.1
4.5.
Memphis

Cumulus Adult R&B 103.5 WRBO retains its narrowing lead down 13.6 to 12.1.
iHeartMedias trio follows with Adult R&B V101 KJMS up 9.2 to 10.8, Gospel
95.7 Hallelujah-FM WHAL-FM rising 9.5 to 10.4, and R&B Oldies 1070 WDIA up
6.9 to 8.0. Audacy AC 104.5 The River WRVR is up 6.1 to 7.1.

Audacy Hot AC FM 100 WMC-FM rises 3.9 to 5.3. Flinn Classic Hits 107.5
WHBQ-FM is up 1.3 to 2.2. iHearts duo of Hip Hop K97 WHRK (7.0 to 6.0) and
CHR 101.9 Kiss-FM KWNW (2.1 to 1.3) were down.
Hartford

Audacy AC Lite 100.5 WRCH is up 10.9 to 12.5. iHeartMedia Country 92.5 WWYZ
rises to second up 7.5 to 8.2. Public News/Talk 90.5 WNPR-FM is off from
its station record last month 10.1 down to 7.8. Full Power Radio Classic
Rock 102.9 The Whale WDRC-FM rises 6.7 to 7.3. iHeartMedia Classic Hits
105.9 The River WHCN dips 7.1 to 6.7.

Audacy Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM trends down significantly 9.2 7.7 6.5, while
sister News/Talk 1080 WTIC is off 5.3 5.1 4.5.


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Hope Media Group Sets New Leadership With WAY Merger Closing

Posted: 19 May 2022 01:21 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226304/hope-media-group-sets-new-leadership-with-way-merger-closing/



With the merger of Christian operators Hope Media Group and WAY Media
closing, the newly combined Hope Media Group has revealed its leadership
team.

The new entity will be based in Houston with the previously announced Joe
Paulo from Hope Media Group serving as President/CEO of the merged entity
and WAY Media’s Interim CEO Tim Dukes serving as Chief Operating Officer.
Hopes Desiree Gonzalez takes the Chief Financial officer role. WAY Media
VP/Brand Content moves to the Chief of Programming title. WAYs
VP/Operations Jim Marshall becomes Chief of Media Operations. Former Hope
Media Group COO Elaine Welcome will be Chief of Administration for the
company and General Manager in Houston. Hope Senior Director of Content
Shawn Farrington is named Chief of Innovation. Paul Martin remains Chief of
Development.

Leadership from Hope Media Group, home to one of Houston’s top radio
stations KSBJ, and WAY Media have announced the official close of their
merger into a single media organization, headquartered in Houston. This
merger combines the rich heritage of two like-minded organizations, who
together engage an audience of more than 4 million individuals worldwide
with positive multimedia content over radio and online mediums.

The merger received a unanimous vote in January from each organization’s
board of directors. Now operating as Hope Media Group, KSBJ and the WayFM
network will continue to serve their respective audiences under the
existing brand names. It was a merger of equals and a cash-free transaction.

“We’re thrilled to officially join forces with Way Media to expand our
combined impact,” said Joe Paulo, President/CEO of the merged entity. “This
merger is much more than a business matter. Aligning our efforts is a
positive shift within Christian media to create and share uplifting content
that encourages and inspires audiences across the country. We could not be
more excited for this next chapter as our media brands continue to be a
beacon of Hope for all.”

WAY Media’s former interim CEO Tim Dukes serves as the Chief Operating
Officer of Hope Media Group. “Our vision is to integrate the best of both
ministries to enhance our impact for the cause of Christ,” said Dukes. “As
we advance God’s kingdom together as Hope Media Group, we look forward to
continuing to serve our existing audiences with excellence.”

“The newly merged entity combines leadership from both organizations
creating an ideal team eager for the challenge to impact a much broader
group of listeners,” concluded Paulo. Key priorities include programming,
development, media operations and innovation. The senior leadership team
will consist of:

Joe Paulo, President & CEO
Tim Dukes, Chief Operating Officer
Desiree Gonzalez, Chief Financial Officer
Ron Harrell, Chief of Programming
Jim Marshall, Chief of Media Operations
Elaine Welcome, Chief of Administration/General Manager – Houston
Shawn Farrington, Chief of Innovation
Paul Martin, Chief of Development


The newly merged Hope Media Group brings together two organizations with a
combined 75 years of ministry and media experience, beginning in 1982 with
KSBJ/Houston and 1987 with WAYJ/Fort Myers. To learn more, visit
www.hopemediagroup.com/merger.


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Preston & Steve Extend Contracts With WMMR Through 2030

Posted: 19 May 2022 10:32 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/226295/preston-steve-extend-contracts-with-wmmr-through-2030/



Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison have extended their contracts with
Beasley Media Rock 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia through 2030.

Preston Steve joined WMMR in May 2005 after previously hosting mornings on
then Alternative Y100 WPLY from 1997 until the demise of the station in
February 2005 brought upon by the duo not renewing their contract. They
also worked at Alternative 103.9 WDRE Philadelphia. The extension will
enable the show to celebrate 25 years at WMMR should they remain for its
duration.

Beasley Media Group announces legendary WMMR-FM Morning Personalities
Preston and Steve have signed a multiyear extension to their contract that
will keep them on the air in Philadelphia through 2030, enabling them to
celebrate their 25th anniversary with the station!

A ratings powerhouse, Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison have maintained the
top morning show position in Philadelphia since they joined the station
back in May of 2005. In addition, the pair produce daily full show and
highlight episode podcasts, daily/weekly video programs and maintain a
remarkable world-wide social media audience.

Past recipients of the National Association of Broadcasters’ prestigious
Service to America Award and 2021 National Radio Hall of Fame Inductees,
the duo is known for their philanthropic efforts throughout the
Philadelphia region. The annual I Bleed for Preston and Steve event has
been recognized as the nation’s largest single day blood drive. In
addition, the duo’s 2021 Camp Out for Hunger, the nation’s biggest
single-site food drive, produced over 2.3 million pounds of food and over 1
million in cash for Philabundance.

“Amongst the multitude of things we have to feel blessed for, the fact that
we will be able to continue to work for a company we are proud of alongside
people we respect and admire is beyond humbling,” said Preston and Steve.
“We could not be more excited.”

“Since the day we bought WMMR our goal has been to have Preston and Steve
be a part of the station and the Beasley Family for as long as they’d like
to be,” said Beasley Media Group President Bruce Beasley. “This is a huge
step in that direction. They are truly the “gold standard” by which you can
measure all other shows!”

“I am blown away daily by the level of their show,” said Vice President and
Market Manager Joe Bell. “The preparation, the content and their ability to
connect with the audience…it’s truly amazing.”

“Recent studies highlight the essential role personalities play in radio’s
future,” added Beasley Vice President of Talent Development and WMMR-FM
Program Director, Bill Weston. “Having The Preston and Steve Show locked in
as WMMR’s morning is just fantastic news.”