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Large Round Of Layoffs Hit Cox Media Group Stations

Posted: 23 Sep 2021 01:50 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213217/large-round-of-layoffs-hit-cox-media-group-stations/


Cox Media Group has made a number of layoffs across their radio properties.

The layoffs stretched from corporate executives down to part-time staffers
at local market stations. The cuts come as Cox Media Group owner Apollo
Global Management seeks to acquire another large television group operator
in TEGNA.

An inquiry for comment to Cox management has gone unanswered so far.

Among the names who have gone public with their departures are:

Rappers Trina and Trick Daddy have exited Hip Hop 99 Jamz WEDR Miami just
shy of two years at the station. The duo joined the station in January 2020.

Morning hosts Dan Gallo and Chuck Akers depart Classic Country Country
Legends 97.1 KTHT Houston. Gallos 50+ year career has been spent mostly in Houston with stations including 1070 KENR, 101.1 KLOL, 100.3 KILT-FM, 107.5 KHTC, and KTHT.

106.1 WBLI Long Island NY morning co-host Dana MJ Parisi. Parisi joined
WBLI as night host in 2014 after previously serving as APD/afternoon host
at Dance Party 105.3 WPTY. She then joined Syke in afternoons before the
duo moved to mornings in 2018. Syke and producer Ally Ali remain in
mornings.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.


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101.9 The Lake Debuts In Pueblo

Posted: 23 Sep 2021 10:07 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213212/101-9-the-lake-debuts-in-pueblo/


Mountain Radio Group has launched Variety Hits 101.9 The Lake 1230
KKPC/K270CM Pueblo CO.

Billed as Pueblos Big Variety Station, KKPC is being operated via LMA from Marcos Rodriguezs Colorado Radio Marketing. Rodriguez acquired KKPC/K270CM earlier this year in a swap with Colorado Public Radio for 96.7 KUUR
Carbondale CO and four translators. Mountain Radio Group owns Mountain
Country 1530 KQSC/107.3 K297BQ Colorado Springs and 97.7 K249FK Pueblo.


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Lenny Diana Joins WTTS As Program Director

Posted: 23 Sep 2021 05:02 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213197/lenny-diana-joins-wtts-as-program-director/


Sarkes Tarzian AAA 92.3 WTTS Bloomington/Indianapolis IN has announced the appointment of Lenny Diana as Program Director.

Diana will succeed Laura Duncan who is moving to Audacy AAA 93.1 WXRT
Chicago. Diana currently serves as Operations Manager for Saga
Communications Classic Rock Rock 102 WAQY and Rock Lazer 99.3/98.5 WLZX Springfield MA. He previously spent eight years in Indianapolis programming Rock X103.3 WRZX from 2004 to 2012.

He will also program Alternative Alt 102.3 WGBJ Auburn/Fort Wayne starting
in December.

Following a nationwide search, Indiana owned-and-operated Sarkes Tarzian,
Inc. has announced that Lenny Diana will become Program Director and Music Director of heritage Adult Alternative WTTS/Indianapolis (92.3 FM),
effective October 18. Mr. Diana joins WTTS following a successful 8-year
run as Operations Manager of Saga Communication’s WAQY and WLZX in Springfield, MA. A 25-year media veteran, he has also programmed stations
in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Long Island. From 2004-2012, Mr. Diana served
as Program Director for iHeart Media’s WRZX (now known as WOLT) in Indianapolis. In his new role, he succeeds Laura Duncan, who is joining WXRT/Chicago as Brand Manager. Diana will also assume programming oversight
for Alternative sister station WGBJ/Ft. Wayne, effective in December.

“I’m thrilled to be joining WTTS, a station that for years I’ve admired from afar,” said Diana. “To be able to come back to Indianapolis and work with (President/General Manager) Brad Holtz and the impressive team that is assembled here is very exciting. I look forward to the impact we’ll be
making together in the Circle City for years to come.”

WTTS President/General Manager (and former Program Director) Brad Holtz
said “During his 8 years in Indianapolis, I got to know Lenny as a programming competitor. I always respected his strategic style and keen ear
for quality radio. Lenny loves the market and all that WTTS stands for. He
will be an excellent programming leader to carry forth our proud tradition
of local, independent radio.”

WTTS is owned and operated by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. and has broadcast an
Adult Alternative format since 1992.

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