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KROQ Relaunches Mornings As Klein. Ally. Show.
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 02:30 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214119/kroq-relaunches-mornings-as-klein-ally-show/
While nothing has been officially announced, it appears as though Audacy Alternative 106.7 KROQ Pasadena/Los Angeles has settled on a new morning
show name following the departure of Ted Stryker this summer.
Ally Johnson has been bumped up to co-lead of the morning show with
incumbent Kevin Klein for the newly minted Klein. Ally. Show.. Johnson previously served as Kleins co-host on Kevin Klein Live on then Live 105
KITS San Francisco from 2014 to 2017 and was set to join him in mornings on
Hot Talk/Rock 97.3 The Machine KEGY San Diego before the show was cancelled before ever debuting due to a backlash from promotional tweets for its use
of suicidal imagery. Both remained with Audacy moving to Los Angeles with
Klein joining Stryker first in afternoons at KROQ before moving to mornings
in March 2020 and Johnson hosting a show on LGBTQ+ Channel Q before joining Stryker Klein last September.
Longtime KROQ staffers DJ Omar Khan and Jonathan Beer Mug Kantrowe remain
in place with Klein and Johnson.
The Klein. Ally. Show. also airs on Audacys Alt 96.5 KRBZ Kansas City, Alt 103.7 KVIL Dallas, and until today on Alt 105.3 KITS San Francisco.
New show. Tag a friend who hates mornings. pic.twitter.com/cpTwUpIrBq
- KLEIN. ALLY. SHOW. (@StrykerAndKlein) October 2, 2021
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Audacy Launches 105.3 Dave-FM San Francisco
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 01:06 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214135/audacy-launches-105-3-dave-fm-san-francisco/
Audacy has flipped Alternative Alt 105.3 KITS San Francisco to Variety Hits 105.3 Dave-FM.
Positioning as Totally Random Radio, core artists are listed as including Prince, Pat Benatar, The Cure, Journey, Nirvana, Huey Lewis and more.
The flip marks the end of Alternative on the 105.3 frequency after 35
years. As Live 105, the station completed its evolution from Top 40 to Alternative in 1986 and would keep that branding until being relaunched as
Alt 105.3 in December 2017.
KITS registered a 1.4 share in the September 2021 Nielsen Audio ratings, up from a 1.2 in August. The new format positions the station closer to iHeartMedias 103.7 80s+ KOSF with its 3.1 share and Alpha Medias 94.5
Bay-FM KBAY San Jose, which registered a 1.4 in San Francisco.
The first hour of 105.3 Dave-FM featured:
Guns N Roses Welcome To The Jungle
Pointer Sisters Im So Excited
Billy Idol Mony Mony
Hall Oates Rich Girl
Blur Song 2
Kiss Rock and Roll All Night
Duran Duran Rio
MC Hammer Cant Touch This
Killers Mr. Brightside
Journey Dont Stop Believin'
B-52s Love Shack
Clash Should I Stay or Should I Go
Heart Magic Man
R.E.M. Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
Devo Whip It
Thank you, Bay Area.
1986 2021 pic.twitter.com/TWX41kriXa
- Dallas Osborn (@DallasSF) October 15, 2021
Audacy today announced the immediate launch of 105.3 Dave FM, Totally
Random Radio (KITS-FM) in San Francisco. The station will boast a vast
music library of top hits from multiple genres and decades, including
artists and groups like Prince, Pat Benatar, The Cure, Journey, Nirvana,
Huey Lewis and more.
“Dave FM is an opportunity for us to provide our audience a station that encompasses a wide array of music genres, full of recognizable hits across multiple decades,” said Stacey Kauffman, Regional Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy San Francisco. “We trust this station will be able to offer listener favorites each and every day, no matter their taste.”
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Country Music Association Announces 2021 CMA Broadcast Award Winners
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 12:37 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214129/country-music-association-announces-2021-cma-broadcast-award-winners/
The Country Music Association has announced the recipients of the 2021 CMA Broadcast Awards. Country Music star and two-time CMA Awards nominee this
year, Carly Pearce surprised radio stations and broadcast personalities
today with individual calls to reveal the news. The CMA Broadcast
Personality of the Year category was split into two new categories this
year, Weekly National and Daily National.
“The 55th Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music’s Biggest Night, will air live
from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 8/7c on ABC.
See below for the full list of 2021 CMA Broadcast Awards winners.
CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
WEEKLY NATIONAL
“Country Countdown USA” (Lon Helton) – Westwood One
DAILY NATIONAL
“CMT After Midnite” (Cody Alan) – Premiere Networks
MAJOR MARKET
“Double-L” (Lois Lewis) – KNIX, Phoenix, Ariz.
LARGE MARKET
“Ridder, Scott and Shannen” (“Ridder” Shaun Ridderbush, Scott Dolphin, and
Shannen Oesterreich) – WMIL, Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.
MEDIUM MARKET
“Mo & StyckMan” (“Mo” Melissa Wagner and “StyckMan” Greg Owens) – WUSY,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
SMALL MARKET
“Steve, Ben and Nikki” (Steve Stroud, Ben Walker, and Nikki Thomas) – WXBQ,
Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va.
CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
MAJOR MARKET
KYGO – Denver-Boulder, Colo.
LARGE MARKET
WUBE – Cincinnati, Ohio
MEDIUM MARKET
KUZZ – Bakersfield, Calif.
SMALL MARKET
KCLR – Columbia, Mo.
The categories are established by market size based on population as ranked
by Nielsen. Entries for Broadcast Personality of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and biographical information. Candidates for Radio Station of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement and format leadership.
CMA members who are full-time, on-air personalities and CMA member radio stations in the United States and Canada were eligible to submit entries.
The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions.
CMA Broadcast Awards winners are not eligible to enter the same award
category in consecutive years; therefore, those who received trophies in
2020 were not eligible in 2021.
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Melissa McGurren Sues Hubbard Radio Over Eric Ferguson Allegations; Fourth Former Employee Comes Forward
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 11:30 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213746/as-number-inappropriate-behavior-allegations-rise-wtmx-takes-eric-ferguson-off-schedule-through-october/
Current US99 WUSN Chicago morning host and former WTMX morning co-host
Melissa McGurren has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Hubbard Radio
stating that the company defamed her and management perpetuated a culture
of discrimination to protect cash cows such as popular morning host Eric Ferguson at any cost.”
The Chicago Tribune reports that McGurrens suit includes a declaration from
a fourth former WTMX employee over Fergusons alleged workplace misconduct. Jennifer Ashrafi, who served as afternoon co-host and traffic reporter on
WTMX as Jennifer Roberts from 2008 to 2020, wrote in the filing that WTMX
was a “a hostile, humiliating atmosphere” for female employees and Ferguson was “rude and dismissive to women.” She stated, It is humiliating to watch and dehumanizing to know that nothing can be done because the management at
The Mix approved Ferguson’s misconduct by their silence in not reprimanding him.”
McGurren had previously filed a declaration in an earlier lawsuit against Hubbard by former producer Cynthia DeNicolo and a complaint with the EEOC
over her 2020 exit from WTMX stating, I’ve been mentally and verbally
abused, harassed, put into tears, yelled at, belittled, ignored, mocked and
my job has been threatened multiple times.” Among her allegations are that Ferguson would make comments about her appearance on-air and in front of co-workers, was coerced into wearing a bikini an getting a spary tan for a
2011 social media video at the risk of losing her job for not cooperating, harassing her for using the bathroom at work, and “frequently and inappropriately touch many younger female employees, or sometimes younger female listeners, at company events in Chicago or abroad in Mexico during company retreats.”
Ferguson continues to be off-the-air through the month of October while
Hubbard Chicago deliberates on how to proceed.
Original Report 10/5: With the number of inappropriate behavior allegations against Hubbard Hot AC 101.9 The Mix WTMX Chicago morning host Eric
Ferguson rising to three, the company has removed him from the stations programming through the month of October.
In a memo to staff published by RobertFeder.com, Hubbard Chicago VP/Market Manager Jeff England told employees, We have made the decision that Eric
will not be on the air through October. We take these allegations seriously
and we are confident in the results of multiple investigations we have initiated. But we also owe it to ourselves and our listeners to have a deliberate and thoughtful process about our path forward, and candidly we
are not there yet.
Feder reported earlier today that former co-host Melissa McGurren became
the third former WTMX employee to allege misconduct against Ferguson.
McGurren, who served as morning traffic reporter from 1998 until being
promoted to co-host in 2017, departed WTMX last December and has since
joined Audacy Country US99 WUSN in the same role, wrote in a court filing,
I contend that Eric Ferguson is a serial abuser of women and that for many years, the management of The Mix has protected Ferguson in allowing him to continue in perpetrating his misconduct that goes far beyond the limits of decency despite ample notice from me and many of my co-workers that Ferguson’s behavior is unlawful. When she departed the station after being off the air for several months, McGurren posted a video stating that the
truth will come out.
McGurrens filing was submitted as evidence to a defamation lawsuit against Hubbard by former producer Cynthia DeNicolo. DeNicolo sued Hubbard in May stating that Ferguson was responsible for her dismissal 16 years after she stopped providing oral sex and was berated by him in front of other workers
and pressuring her to babysit his children.
Kristen Mori, a former account executive at WTMX, has alleged that Ferguson groped her at their station’s Christmas party in 2003.
Ferguson has hosted mornings at WTMX since 1996. He was paired with Kathy
Hart until Harts departure from the show after multiple months missing in
2017. Co-hosts Violeta Podrumedic, Brian ‘Whip’ Paruch, and John ‘Swany’
Swanson remain in place.
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All-Christmas Comes To Spokane
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 08:00 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214124/all-christmas-comes-to-spokane/
With the sale of Classic Country 104.5 Hank-FM KNHK-FM Newport/Spokane WA
from Xana Oregon to Growing Christian Foundation completed, the station has moved into all-Christmas mode through the holidays.
All Christmas 104.5 is running commercial-free through the end of the year before the station debuts its new identity. With the sale closing comes a
call letter change as 104.5 transfers its KNHK-FM calls to Alexandra Communications 101.9 Hank-FM Weston OR/Walla Walla WA and receives its
former KZIU-FM calls.
KZIU-FM becomes the third all-Christmas station to launch already joining
97.9 WXMS Burlington VT and 103.9 WWIZ Youngstown OH.
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SuiteRadio Launches Classic Country Network
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 07:36 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214121/suiteradio-launches-classic-country-network/
SuiteRadio has announced it will launch their syndicated 24/7 Classic
Country network The Legend on November 15th.
“The Legend” is here! Answering the call of radio station Owners and Operators around the nation, SuiteRadio is set to launch their latest 24/7 radio format “The Legend” on November 15th.
“The Legend” will feature the biggest country songs from the brightest country stars, along with some of the best broadcast talent in the nation
to compliment the format.
SuiteRadio COO Pat Fant says: “What it won’t be is the same 250 songs over and over again. With four decades of country favorites to choose from, listeners of “The Legend” are guaranteed a great song they already know and love.”
Veteran Programmer and Suite Radio CEO Cruze added: “This is the mainstream A/C format of today, and a demand for this kind of music on radio has never been higher. We won’t just playing some of it, we’ll play all of it. Country Kings, Queens, Super Groups and Duos. The audience will be on a
first name basis with George, Garth, Reba, Hank and more.”
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iHeartRadio Launches Streaming Barbie Radio
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 07:10 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214103/iheartradio-launches-streaming-barbie-radio/
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Warner Music Group’s (NASDAQ: WMG) Arts
Music division announced they are partnering with iHeartMedia(NASDAQ: IHRT)
to launch Barbie Radio today exclusively on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service, and iHeartRadio Family, a stand-alone app featuring music, stories and radio stations perfect for kids.
Barbie Radio, the first branded radio channel from Mattel, is a 24-hour
digital only iHeartRadio station that stars Barbie as the DJ playing songs
from her extensive music catalog, including tracks from her latest album, Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams from the musical special of the same name now streaming on Netflix. DJ Barbie will also share stories with listeners that
are designed to remind girls they can be anything.
“Barbie has been inspiring, empowering, and entertaining kids for over 60 years and we are always looking to reach fans in new ways. Leveraging Barbie’s music catalogue of hundreds of original songs is one way for us to do that. Partnering with iHeartMedia gives us the opportunity to engage
fans and bring Barbie’s original music to more families than ever before,” said Andrea Carpenter, Senior Director, Content Distribution &
Partnerships, Mattel.
“iHeartRadio is inviting kids and families to turn up the volume on even more hits from Barbie with the exciting launch of Barbie Radio,” said Kavi Halemane, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital
Programming for iHeartRadio. “We are excited to team up with Mattel and Warner Music to bring Barbie and her favorite music to millions of
iHeartRadio listeners across the U.S.”
As the #1 global toy property*, original girl empowerment brand and most diverse doll on the market, Barbie is recognized as a mission-led brand
that kids love and parents trust. Barbie Radio is accessible 24/7 via iHeartRadio which is available across more than 250 device platforms
including online, mobile devices, wearables, in-car, in-home, gaming
consoles and more. Fans can visit iHeartRadio.com/Barbie to listen on the
web or go toiHeartRadio.com/apps to download the iHeartRadio app on their favorite device and listen to Barbie Radio today anywhere they are. Parents
can visit iHeartRadioFamily.com to find supported iHeartRadio Family
devices.
Mattel is expanding Barbie’s musical repertoire with DJ Barbie on Barbie Radio after recently introducing Barbie Music Producer dolls, designed to introduce girls to an underrepresented career where women make up less than 3% of music producers and shine a light on the importance of women’s stake in the industry. Barbie joined forces with Grammy Award-nominated
music producer, songwriter, singer and actress Ester Dean and Girls Make
Beats – an organization dedicated to expanding the female presence of music producers, DJs and audio engineers – to inspire more girls to explore a future in music production.
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Station Sales Week Of 10/15: Sajak Sells WNAV For Price Of Four Vowels
Posted: 15 Oct 2021 04:30 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214098/station-sales-week-of-10-15-sajak-sells-wnav-for-price-of-four-vowels/
Pat Sajak is exiting radio ownership as the Wheel of Fortune host sells
Full Service Oldies 1430 WNAV Annapolis MD to former 94.7 The Drive WIAD Washington DC Program Director Chris Roth and Francis Bradys BMSC Media for $1000. The deal does not include the 7.48 acres that house WNAVs studios
and towers, but Sajak will also contribute up to $100,000 towards the relocation of the station. Sajak has had the land listed for sale for $2.6 million, but notes in the sale contract that he has an understanding with a third-party for the purchase of the real estate. Sajak has owned WNAV since 1998.
Dennis Jacksons Ridgefield Broadcasting Corporation sells 103.3 WQQQ Sharon
CT to WAMC Inc. for $500,000. WQQQ, which simulcasted Public News/Talk 91.1 WSHU-FM Fairfield CT until earlier this year, will join the regional Public News/Talk network based at 1400 WAMC/90.3 WAMC-FM Albany NY.
Brad Fuhr, who began operating LGBTQ+ Dance 106.5 KGAY 1270 KGAY/106.5
K293CL Thousand Palms/Palm Springs CA via Time Brokerage Agreement in
August, has filed to purchase the station from Sunnylands Broadcasting for $300,000.
Illiana Communications sells Farm News/AC 980 WITY/99.5 W258CY Danville IL
to Randy Richmond Services LLC for $208,000.
Educational Media Foundation acquires Christian Heres Help Radio 91.9 KBPB Harrison AR from New Life Evangelical Center for $42,500.
Rev. R. B. Holmes Jr. sells Christian/Country Cross Country 106.5 WOCY Carrabelle FL to Lena Michael Allens East Bay Broadcasting for $160,000.
The Allens began operating WOCY via LMA since March 2021.
Cowley County Broadcasting sells Classic Hits The Mixx 1280 KSOK/103.3
K277CK Arkansas City and Country 95.9 KSOK-FM Winfield KS to Steve and
Christi Lungrens Doxa Wave LLC for $275,000.
Friends of Christian Radio sells 590 KGLE Glendive MT to Hi-Line Radio Fellowship for $1. Hi-Line will begin operating KGLE via Time Brokerage Agreement with its Your Network of Praise starting on October 16.
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