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St. Barnabas Broadcasting Expands In Pittsburgh Area

Posted: 07 Sep 2021 12:14 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212543/st-barnabas-broadcasting-expands-in-pittsburgh-area/


St. Barnabas Broadcasting, which entered the radio industry with the
purchase of Conservative Talk 1320 WJAS/99.1 W256DE Pittsburgh last year,
is acquiring two more stations in Western Pennsylvania.

St. Barnabas Broadcasting will acquire Conservative Talk simulcast Beaver County Radio 1230 WBVP/99.3 W257EA Beaver Falls and 1460 WMBA Ambridge
(with CP for 95.7 W239CR Beaver Falls) from Mark Petersons Sound Ideas
Media for $2.33 million. Both stations serve the northwest suburbs of Pittsburgh.

A subsidiary of non-profit nursing home operator St. Barnabas Health
System, the buyer intends to retain the programming of the station and all
of its employees including Peterson.


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Fox Sports Radio Moves In Tulsa

Posted: 07 Sep 2021 11:47 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212538/fox-sports-radio-moves-in-tulsa/


Premiere Networks has announced that Griffin Communications newly launched Sports The Blitz 1170 KTSB (formerly KFAQ) Tulsa will assume the Fox Sports Radio network affiliation in the market.

KTSB will air Fox Sports Radio programming from 7pm to 6am weekdays and
24/7 on weekends. Shows to be carried include Outkick The Coverage, The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard Rob Parker, The Jason Smith Show with Mike
Harmon and The Ben Maller Show.

Fox Sports Radio had been heard in the market on iHeartMedias 1430 The Buzz KTBZ Tulsa, which had been running the network around the clock daily. The station continues airing the network, but a change could be forthcoming.

Griffin Broadcasting’s new all-sports station The Blitz 1170 AM (KTSB-AM) announced today that FOX Sports Radio will join the lineup for its debut
today, September 7. FOX Sports Radio’s industry-leading programming will
air from 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. on weeknights, and 24/7 on weekends.

Among the weekday additions from FOX Sports Radio are

“We’re excited to launch a station with great local personalities combined with the excellent resources of FOX Sports Radio,” said Jeremie Poplin, The Blitz 1170 AM Program Director. “We could not have asked for a better partnership.”

The Blitz 1170 AM’s Monday through Friday lineup:

6 a.m. – 9 a.m. Rick Couri

9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dan Hawk

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Al “Big Al “Jerkens

1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Jeremie “Pop” Poplin

3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Colby Daniels

6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Barstool Sports

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard Rob Parker\


9 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon


1 a.m. – 5 a.m. The Ben Maller Sho

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5 a.m. – 6 a.m. Outkick The Coverage



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DJ Prostyle To Move From Power 105.1 New York To Roles In Multiple Florida Markets

Posted: 07 Sep 2021 07:22 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212531/dj-prostyle-to-move-from-power-105-1-new-york-to-roles-in-multiple-florida-markets/


After ten years as Music Director, midday host and mixer for iHeartMedia
Hip Hop Power 105.1 WWPR-FM New York, DJ Prostyle is relocating to Tampa to take on a multi-market role with the company.

Prostyle will host afternoons on Hip Hop 95.7 The Beat WBTP Tampa and
nights on 104.5 The Beat W283AN Altamonte Springs/Orlando and WTKS-HD2. He
will also mix for select iHeartMedia Hip Hop and Spanish CHR stations in
Miami, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Tallahassee.

Prior to joining WWPR-FM in 2010, Prostyle previously worked at Power 95.3
WPYO and 102 Jamz WJHM in the Orlando market. He also has served as a host
and mixer for BET.

Prostyle will also continue his duties at WWPR-FM until a replacement is
named.

iHeartMedia’s Florida Division announced today that top-rated DJ and on-air personality PROSTYLE will make his return to the Florida airwaves.
PROSTYLE will broadcast afternoons on 95.7 WBTP in Tampa and nights on
104.5 The Beat in Orlando.

PROSTYLE, one of the countrys most famous club DJs, began his career in Orlando, Florida, at WJHM and WPYO. The Queens-born-Orlando-raised DJ then
came to New York to mix for Power 105.1, New Yorks #1 Hip-Hop and RB
station, where he has been for the past 10 years. Throughout his career, PROSTYLE has gained popularity as a heavy hitter who earns high ratings and connects with the biggest recording artists and record labels in the
industry.

In addition to broadcasting on 95.7 WBTP and 104.5 The Beat in Orlando, PROSTYLE will expand his reach and bring his mix talents to select Hip-Hop
and Spanish Contemporary stations in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm
Beach, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Tallahassee and elsewhere. More details
are to be announced; listeners can also visit 95.7 WBTP and 104.5 The Beat websites for the latest.

“It’s great to be back to where it all started,” said PROSTYLE. “I’m excited for this next chapter in my career and looking forward to what the future brings. I’m ready to bring that positive energy to the beautiful Sunshine State while keeping the party moving over the airwaves.”

PROSTYLE will continue his duties on Power 105.1 until a replacement is announced.


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Robert 'Woody' Nelson Returns To Cumulus Minneapolis As Creative Imaging Director & KQRS Midday Host

Posted: 07 Sep 2021 06:09 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212529/robert-woody-nelson-returns-to-cumulus-minneapolis-as-creative-imaging-director-kqrs-midday-host/


After a brief stint as Production Director at Audacy Minneapolis, Robert
Woody Nelson is returning to Cumulus Minneapolis in the dual role of midday host at Classic Rock 92.5 KQRS and Creative Imaging Director for KQRS and
Rock 93X KXXR.

Nelson previously served as Production Director and evening host at KXXR
from 2011 until last year. He had joined Audacy this past July and has also held roles in voiceover and podcast production during his career.

Jay Philpott, who had been serving as midday host at KQRS, continues as
Program Director and afternoon host at Soft AC trimulcast Love 105 105.1
WGVX Lakeville, 105.3 WLUP Cambridge, and 105.7 WWWM-FM Eden Prairie.

CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Robert “Woody”
Nelson as Midday Host for 92KQRS, Minnesota’s Classic Rock station, and Creative Imaging Director for 92KQRS and Rock station 93X/KXXR-FM. Nelson debuts on 92KQRS on Monday, September 13, 2021, and will be heard Monday through Friday from 10:00am-3:00pm.

Nelson was previously Production Director and Night Host for Cumulus sister station 93X/KXXR-FM, where he served as Production Director and Night Host
from 2011-2020. He also created and hosts several successful podcasts and
has worked in commercial voiceover for more than a decade, including a
stint as the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy Giggle in Canada. Nelson holds
a B.A. in English from The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

James Kurdziel, Regional Vice President, Content and Programming, CUMULUS MEDIA, and Program Director, 92KQRS, said: “We have a vision for KQ now and into the future. Woody fulfills this vision. His skillset, talent and
market equity make him the obvious choice as we continue to evolve Minnesota’s Classic Rock station, 92KQRS.”

Derek Madden, Program Director, 93X, commented: “Woody has been an integral part of the culture and vibe at 93X for many years, and I’m thrilled that he’s going to be using his unique talent to continue to help us craft our sound and vision. It’s a great day in our building.”

Robert “Woody” Nelson remarked: “This is probably how Shaq felt when he went to the Lakers! KQRS is a legendary radio station. I am privileged to
join a whole team of hall of famers and excited to return to work with all
my talented friends at Cumulus Minneapolis.



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Blair Davis Joins WDRM As Morning Co-Host

Posted: 07 Sep 2021 05:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212526/blair-davis-joins-wdrm-as-morning-co-host/


iHeartMedia Country 102.1 WDRM Huntsville AL has announced the appointment
of Blair Davis as morning co-host alongside Brent ‘Dingo’ Crank.

Davis joins WDRM from NCA Inc.s crosstown Hot AC Mix 96.9 WRSA-FM where she served as Marketing Director, Social Media Director and midday host since
2014. Before that she served as an intern at WDRM. She fills the opening created by the departure of Josie Lane earlier this year.

102.1 WDRM, Huntsville’s Number One for New Country, announced today that On-air Personality Blair Davis will the “WDRM Morning Show” as a co-host alongside Dingo. The show will broadcast weekdays from 5 –10 am.

“WDRM Morning Show” features humor, information and listener interaction on a variety of local and pop culture topics and of course the best Country
music for Huntsville and North Alabama.

“We couldn’t be happier to have Blair join Dingo on Huntsville’s #1 morning
show,” said Ray Quinn, iHeartMedia Area President of Alabama. “Since Dingo returned to Huntsville the response from listeners has been amazing and no doubt Blair will add to this excitement!”

“Blair brings a high level of talent on-air, on social media and in the community,” said Erich West, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Huntsville. “Adding that mix with a superstar like Dingo is
just what we need further to separate 102.1 WDRM from the rest of the pack.”

Davis joins Dingo, who has been a host on the “WDRM Morning Show” since October 2019, in a return to where she started first as an intern in 2014. Davis most recently served as the Midday Host and Social Media Director at WRSA/Huntsville and is a graduate of the University of North Alabama with a
BA in Entertainment Industry Management and MBA in Marketing.


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Amy Miller To Step Down As KKXT Program Director

Posted: 07 Sep 2021 04:51 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/212523/amy-miller-to-step-down-as-kkxt-program-director/


North Texas Public Broadcasting AAA 91.7 KXT KKXT Dallas will soon be on
the hunt for a new Program Director as Amy Miller will step down on
September 17.

Miller will at first remain with the station in a part-time role continuing
as midday host while seeking to find a new opportunity in the music
industry. Miller joined KKXT in 2014 as APD/MD and rose to Program Director
in 2015. Prior to joining the station, Miller programmed AAA 92.3 The Tide
WTYD Deltaville VA, served as a programming assistant at KFOG San
Francisco, and worked as a music publicist.

Weekend host Nilufer Arsala will succeed Miller as host of the KXT Local
Show that airs on Thursdays from 7-8pm.












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