• [RadioInsight] WZRH/KVDU Tower Destroyed By Hurricane Ida

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    WZRH/KVDU Tower Destroyed By Hurricane Ida

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 12:51 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212313/wzrh-kvdu-tower-destroyed-by-hurricane-ida/


    The nearly 2000 foot tower utilized by Cumulus Media Alternative Alt 92.3
    WZRH LaPlace and iHeartMedia Variety Hits 104.1 The Spot KVDU Houma LA was toppled by the winds of Hurricane Ida.

    The 1999 foot structure was constructed in 1988 to host both signals. Only
    the bottom 150 to 200 feet remain standing. Both stations are licensed to operate with 100kW/591m, but have low powered auxiliary sites in downtown
    New Orleans. WZRH is located on the roof of Place St. Charles with
    630w/200m. KVDU is on the Hancock Whitney Center with 1.2kW/220m.

    iHeartMedia has reported to the FCC that five of its seven New Orleans
    stations are currently off the air. In addition to KVDU, News/Talk 99.5
    WRNO, Country 101.1 WNOE-FM, Gospel 940 WYLD, and BIN 1280 WODT are all
    silent with only Hip Hop 93.3 WQUE and Adult RB 98.5 WYLD-FM broadcasting a
    mix of local Talk programming utilizing talent from across the cluster and simulcasting Fox 8 WVUE-TV.

    Cumulus Media states that its entire cluster of WZRH, Adult RB 102.9 KMEZ
    Belle Chasse, Country 106.1 Nash-FM WRKN Picayune MS, and Hot AC 106.7 The Krewe KKND Port Sulphur LA are off the air.



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    Paul Gallant & Danny O'Neil Exit Mornings At ESPN 710 Seattle; Mike Salk Returns

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 12:30 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212317/paul-gallant-exits-mornings-at-espn-710-seattle/


    Morning co-hosts Paul Gallant and Danny ONeill have exited Bonneville
    Sports 710 ESPN KIRO Seattle, while Mike Salk returns to the morning slot.

    Gallant tweeted that he was informed following todays morning show that he
    was done with the station. Gallant joined KIRO in September 2019 to join
    former midday co-host Danny O’Neil in mornings from 7-10am. He later added
    a solo hosting hour from 10-11am. Gallant previously hosted nights at
    Audacys Sports Radio 610 KILT Houston. ONeil joined the station in 2013
    after previously serving as Seattle Supersonics and Seahawks reporter for
    the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

    Salk co-hosted mornings with Brock Huard prior to his promotion over seeing
    the programming for the cluster. He will be joined by Executive Producer
    and On-air Contributor, Justin Barnes and producer Maura Dooley in mornings from 6-10am. Former co-host Brock Huard and John Clayton will make daily appearances on the show.

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    - Paul Gallant (@GallantSays) August 31, 2021



    710 ESPN Seattle begins a new era next Tuesday, Sept. 7, with a brand new weekday lineup.

    Here’s what the new programming schedule looks like:

    • The Mike Salk Show: 6-10 a.m.

    • Jake Stacy: 10-2 p.m.

    • Wyman Bob: 2-7 p.m.

    Here are additional details on the changes to the 710 ESPN Seattle lineup:

    Mike Salk back with his own show

    Mike Salk is back on the daily airwaves with his own show, which starts
    every morning at 6 a.m.

    “The Mike Salk Show” will regularly feature influential and notable voices, past and current, within the Seattle sports landscape such as Mariners
    general manager Jerry Dipoto, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former NFL quarterbacks Brock Huard and Matt Hasselbeck, Mariners insider Shannon
    Drayer, former NFL wide receiver Michael Bumpus, and many more.

    For this new show, Salk will be joined by Executive Producer and On-air Contributor, Justin Barnes, who joins 710 ESPN Seattle after many years in
    the Seattle radio market and Producer, Maura Dooley.

    “I am thrilled to have Mike Salk on the air in morning drive,” said Cathy Cangiano, SVP/Market Manager for Bonneville Seattle. “Mike’s knowledge, experience and local relationships will no doubt provide the Pacific
    Northwest sports community an entertaining and insightful show every morning.”

    “We’re excited and fortunate to be able to add such a talented host back into our daily lineup,” said 710 ESPN Seattle Program Director, Kyle Brown. “Mike is a passionate, opinionated broadcaster with long-standing
    connections to Seattle’s teams and fans. With daily appearances from Brock Huard and John Clayton and weekly interviews with Pete Carroll, Matt
    Hasselbeck and Jerry Dipoto, this show will be a can’t-miss destination for sports fans in the region.”

    Along with his daily show, Salk will continue hosting the Brock Salk
    Podcast with Huard. The “Brock Salk Show” aired in various dayparts on 710 ESPN Seattle from 2009-2019 and continues exclusively as a weekly podcast.

    Extra hour added to Jake Stacy

    The tandem of former Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps and Stacy Rost will continue on every day in the late morning and early afternoon, and the duo
    will be on air for an extra hour with their show beginning at 10 a.m.
    rather than 11.


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    WRIF Promotes Jade Springart To Program Director

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 08:10 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212307/wrif-promotes-jade-springart-to-program-director/


    Beasley Media Group Rock 101.1 WRIF Detroit has promoted Jade Springart to Program Director.

    Springart takes the day-to-day programming reins at WRIF from Beasley Media Group Director of National Content and Detroit Programming Scott Jameson,
    who will continue to also program Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX. Springart has
    been with WRIF since 2008 starting as an intern. She previously was
    promoted from Music Director and weekend/fill-in host to APD/MD/midday host
    in February 2020. She will continue to host her 1030am-3pm airshift.

    Beasley Media Group announces Jade Springart has been promoted to Program Director at 101 WRIF-FM in Detroit. She will begin her new position immediately.

    Springart, who has been with the station for the past 15 years and started working at the station as a promotions intern, most recently served as Assistant Program Director, Music Director and Midday Host at the station.
    In her new position, Springart will be responsible for working in
    conjunction with Beasley Media Group Director of National Content and
    Detroit Programming, Scott Jameson on overseeing the station’s music, on
    air content, and production, while also overseeing WRIF’s social media presence. In addition, she will continue to be heard on the air weekdays
    from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    “Jade’s ascension is a GREAT story,” said Beasley Media Group Detroit Vice
    President and Market Manager Mac Edwards. “She first joined 101 WRIF as an intern, before moving on to become a part-time weekend on air personality, primary fill-in host, programmer of RIFF-2, full-time midday host, APD,
    DPD, and now Program Director of this incredible brand! Jade has been a key part of for the past 15 years. Whatever the task, she is willing to take
    it on and do it extremely well! I know The RIF is in good hands!”

    “Jade is the perfect choice for WRIF- tough, smart and Detroit Rock City
    thru and thru,” said Beasley Media Group Vice President of National Content and Detroit Director of Detroit Programming, Scott Jameson. “Her strong knowledge of the market and RIFF’s place in it make her the ideal caretaker of these legendary call letters. I’m so proud of her for this well-deserved position.”

    “It is an absolute honor to wear the PD stripes at WRIF,” said Springart. “I’m excited to continue this brand’s legacy that I’ve known and loved for
    so long. I can’t thank the Beasley team and family enough for giving me
    this opportunity. WRIF has been led by an amazing crew of talent and I’ve been fortunate to not only learn and grow from them but be a part of their success.”


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    Steve 'Kekeluv' Kicklighter Exits Mix 106 Boise

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 07:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212298/steve-kekeluv-kicklighter-exits-mix-106-boise/


    After nearly fifteen years in the market, Steve Kekeluv Kicklighter has
    exited as afternoon host at Townsquare Media Hot AC Mix 106 KCIX Garden City/Boise.

    In an Instagram post he wrote, I gave you my all. Unfortunately, That
    wasn’t enough for the out of town mgt team. I was just let go.

    Kicklighter spent the majority of his tenure in Boise at CHR 103.5 Kiss-FM KSAS-FM Caldwell from 2007 until June 2020 when he was shifted to
    afternoons at KCIX. During his tenure at KSAS-FM, Kicklighter served as
    Program Director and hosted both mornings and afternoons. At one time he
    held the world record for longest continuous radio broadcast.

    Prior to his arrival in Boise in 2007, Kicklighter programmed Hip Hop Power
    99 WMPW Memphis, Wild 103.9 KYWL Spokane, and 92.9 KFAT Anchorage AK. He
    also worked on-air at KUBE Seattle and KBXX Houston.












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    Bruce Collins Joins WBAP/KLIF As Program Director

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 05:45 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212295/bruce-collins-joins-wbap-klif-as-program-director/


    Cumulus Media has announced the appointment of Bruce Collins as Program Director of News/Talk 820 WBAP Fort Worth and 570 KLIF Dallas.

    Collins joins WBAP/KLIF from Alpha Media Portland where he has served as
    Spoken Word Content Director and Operations Manager for News/Talk 101.1
    KXL, Sports 750 The Game KXTG, and Conservative Talk Freedom 970 KUFO since June 2016. He spent the majority of his career at iHeartMedia with stints programming for the company in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Cincinnati, Columbus, Nashville and Oklahoma City.

    Collins fills the opening created by Kevin Grahams move to Cumulus Sports
    680 KNBR/104.5 KNBR-FM San Francisco last month.

    CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed Bruce Collins as Program Director for Dallas radio stations NewsTalk WBAP 820 AM/99.5 FM-HD2 and
    News Information KLIF 570 AM/96.3 FM-HD2. Collins joins CUMULUS MEDIA from Alpha Media in Portland, OR, where he was Spoken Word Content Director and Operations Manager for FM News 101/101.1 KXL; Freedom 970/KUFO-FM;
    750/102.9 The Game/KXTG; and the Radio Northwest Network. Prior to that, Collins was Program Director of iHeartMedia’s 1150 WJBO and 1210 The Score/WLRO in Baton Rouge, LA. He has also programmed stations in markets including Atlanta, Cincinnati, Columbus, Nashville and Oklahoma City for iHeartMedia/Clear Channel.

     

    Dan Bennett, Regional Vice President, CUMULUS MEDIA, said: “After a nationwide search, Bruce Collins’ history of winning in News/Talk in
    Portland made him the obvious choice to lead our talented team in Dallas.
    His perceptions and analysis of our brands convinced me he should be our
    next programming leader.”

    Bruce Collins commented: I cannot thank Dan Bennett enough for the
    opportunity to program two heritage stations like WBAP and KLIF. I look forward to working with the entire Cumulus Dallas/Fort Worth staff and producing stimulating, thought provoking, informative, entertaining content each and every day.



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    Sports Is In Lexington's Zone

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 05:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212275/sports-is-in-lexingtons-zone/


    Nine months after Classic Country 96.1 Hank-FM WLXO Stamping
    Ground/Lexington KY made 105.5 Mount Sterling its primary signal, Clarity Communications has debuted a new format on what is now 96.1 WZNN Stamping Ground.

    Clarity debuted Sports 96.1 The Zone WZNN over the weekend. The new format
    is carrying programming from Fox Sports Radio including the Dan Patrick
    Show and The Herd with Colin Cowherd.


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    WSFI To Expand Chicago Coverage With WNDZ Simulcast

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 04:41 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212289/wsfi-to-expand-chicago-coverage-with-wndz-simulcast/


    Catholic EWTN Radio will expand its coverage in Chicago starting Wednesday, September 1 as its programming will be heard on Newswebs 750 WNDZ Portage
    IN.

    WNDZ, which had been carrying a Brokered Ethnic format for much of its
    history, will now simulcast BVM Helping Handss 88.5 WSFI Antioch IL. WSFI covers the far northwest suburbs of Chicago and parts of southeastern Wisconsin. WNDZ is a daytime only signal operating with 15kW.

    Both stations will retain carrying programming from the Archdiocese of
    Chicago that has been heard on WNDZ since 2018.

    EWTN Global Catholic Radio announces that nine million more listeners in
    the Chicagoland area and beyond will have the ability to tune into EWTN
    Radios life changing programs.

    EWTN Radio affiliate WSFI, which currently broadcasts on 88.5 FM/Antioch,
    will also begin broadcasting on WNDZ 750 AM Portage/Chicago. Starting Sept.
    1, Catholics can now tune in from sunrise to sunset Monday through Friday
    to this new Catholic station. Coverage will include all of Chicagoland, and parts of Gary, Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Southern Wisconsin.

    EWTN programming will be broadcast along with current weekday programs
    created by The Archdiocese of Chicago, and Winds of Change, hosted by
    Father Bus of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Chicago.

    The combination of EWTN Radios national content and WSFIs local shows will provide an unbeatable package of Catholic programming for the Chicagoland
    area, said EWTN Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw.

    Angela Tomlinson, Station Manager of WSFI Catholic Radio 88.5 FM/750 AM,
    said the spectacular response of listeners to EWTNs programming and the countless stories of conversions and reversions convinced the WSFI board
    that they needed to reach more people.

    From its inception, WSFI always wanted to continue Mother Angelicas legacy
    of treating listeners like family, Tomlinson said. Thats why we not only
    air national programs, but programs produced here in Chicagoland, programs
    that allow local charities to shine. Lots of people are staying home now
    more than ever. They need the encouragement and support that our
    programming provides. This programming really transforms lives. Its
    especially important now when the world is living in such fear.

    When it comes to Catholic media, EWTN is the best in the world, and our listeners will love their national programming, along with WSFIs local
    shows that originate out of [WSFIs] Libertyville studio, said WNDZ General Manager Mark Pinski.

    The growth of Catholic radio in this country really began with Mother
    Angelica, Warsaw said. Mother launched the worlds largest privately-owned shortwave radio facility on Dec. 28, 1992, and, in February 1996, EWTN
    launched a worldwide AM/FM radio service. Mothers vision was to build
    Catholic radio in this country, and around the world, by offering quality Catholic programming to local stations free of charge.

    EWTN radio content is available on the Internet (www.ewtn.com/everywhere/radio), and on more than 350 U.S. terrestrial
    radio affiliates as well as numerous international affiliates. It is also available through the free EWTN app, SIRIUS/XM Satellite Radio Channel 130, iHeartRadio, and other audio streaming services. The Networks
    Spanish-language service EWTN Radio Católica Mundial, broadcasts around the clock in Spanish.

    As EWTN Radio General Manager Jack Williams noted: The opportunity that
    WSFI has in Chicago is one of the most important in the history of EWTN
    radio. I am thrilled that WSFI wants to grow their listening audience so
    that the Eternal Word, Jesus Christ, is known throughout Chicagoland.

    In its 40th year, EWTN is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTNs 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a
    day, seven days a week to over 380 million television households in more
    than 150 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio
    services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic
    and international AM FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio
    service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and
    print news services, including Catholic News Agency, The National Catholic Register newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.


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    Joey Tack Joins WLHK As APD/Morning Host

    Posted: 31 Aug 2021 04:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212280/joey-tack-joins-wlhk-as-apd-morning-host/


    Emmis Country 97.1 Hank-FM WLHK Indianapolis has hired Joey Tack as its new Assistant Program Director and morning host.

    Tack will accompany incumbent co-host Mindy Winkler starting Tuesday,
    September 7. He fills the opening created by the departure of Caleb James
    in July.

    Tack most recently programmed Bonneville Country 105.1 KNCI Sacramento
    until stepping down at the expiration of his contract at the end of June.
    Prior to joining KNCI in June 2019, Tack spent fourteen years at
    SummitMedia Rhythmic CHR “Hot 104.5” WKHT Knoxville rising from Music Director/nights to PD/afternoons during his tenure. He has also worked in
    his native Iowa at Clear Channel Quad Cities as MD/night host at “All Hit 98.9” WHTS-FM.


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    Entravision Sells Houston AM

    Posted: 30 Aug 2021 02:53 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212268/entravision-sells-houston-am/


    Entravision has sold Spanish Oldies La Suavecita 1180 KGOL Humble/Houston
    TX to Rehan Sisdiquis FM Media Ventures for $125,000.

    Siddiqui, who began his radio career brokering time on KGOL as a teenager, currently operates South Asian 103.5 Hum-FM K278DA Houston fed from Cox
    Media Groups 107.5 KGLK-HD3 Lake Jackson. Siddiqui recently purchased 107.9 K300DU Greenshores/Austin TX, which carries the same programming fed from Audacys 95.5 KKMJ-HD3.

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