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Tony Coles Joins RAB Board of Directors

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 11:28 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214230/tony-coles-joins-rab-board-of-directors/


The Radio Advertising Bureau has announced that iHeartMedias Division
President of its Multiplatform Group and President of Black Information Network, Tony Coles, has joined its Board of Directors taking the slot that
had been filled by iHearts soon-to-retire Darren Davis.

The full list of members of the Board of Directors, can be seen here.


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Sinclair Acknowledges Ransomware Attack Affecting Their Former Seattle
Radio Stations

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 07:05 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214209/sinclair-acknowledges-ransomware-attack-affecting-their-former-seattle-radio-stations/


Sinclair Broadcast Group has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack
over the weekend affecting operations at its properties across the country.

While Sinclair no longer owns any radio properties, the cluster of Seattle radio stations the company recently sold to Lotus Communications continues
to be co-located at Sinclairs offices in the KOMO Plaza building. Local
reports indicate that Hot AC Star 101.5 KPLZ-FM has had intermittent
dead-air, songs skipping, and no imaging between songs. News 1000 KOMO/97.7 KOMO-FM was running a replay of a longform talk show rather than its
regular news programming on Sunday afternoon. Online streaming is also down
for KPLZ-FM, KOMO and Conservative Talk 570 KVI.

Sinclair states that certain servers and workstations in its environment
were encrypted with ransomware, and that certain office and operational networks were disrupted, while data was taken from the companys network.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today provided information on
a recent cybersecurity incident.

On October 16, 2021, the Company identified and began to investigate and
take steps to contain a potential security incident. On October 17, 2021,
the Company identified that certain servers and workstations in its
environment were encrypted with ransomware, and that certain office and operational networks were disrupted. Data also was taken from the Company’s network. The Company is working to determine what information the data contained and will take other actions as appropriate based on its review.

Promptly upon detection of the security event, senior management was
notified, and the Company implemented its incident response plan, took
measures to contain the incident, and launched an investigation. Legal
counsel, a cybersecurity forensic firm, and other incident response professionals were engaged. The Company also notified law enforcement and
other governmental agencies. The forensic investigation remains ongoing.

While the Company is focused on actively managing this security event, the event has caused – and may continue to cause – disruption to parts of the Company’s business, including certain aspects of its provision of local advertisements by its local broadcast stations on behalf of its customers.
The Company is working diligently to restore operations quickly and
securely.

As the Company is in the early stages of its investigation and assessment
of the security event, the Company cannot determine at this time whether or
not such event will have a material impact on its business, operations or financial results.

As the Company conducts its investigation, it will look for opportunities
to enhance its existing security measures.


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Entravision Launches El Show del Raton From KDLD/KDLE Los Angeles To Eleven Additional Markets

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 06:40 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214211/entravision-launches-el-show-del-raton-from-kdld-kdle-los-angeles-to-eleven-additional-markets/


Entravision has announced the syndicated launch of El Show del Raton hosted
by Martin Alfonso ‘El Raton’ Romero, Liz La Pitaya Ramos, and producer Jacob ‘El Pinolillo’ Argueta from Cumbia Viva 103.1 KDLD Santa Monica/KDLE Newport Beach in Los Angeles.

El Raton had joined KDLD/KDLE in November 2020 after stints at Radio Centro 93.9 KXOS and 97.9 La Raza KLAX. The show will now air on eleven of its Regional Mexican La Tricolor stations in Aspen CO, Denver, El Centro CA, El Paso, Las Vegas, Lubbock, Monterey/Salinas, Phoenix, Reno, Sacramento, and Stockton CA.

Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a leading global media
and marketing technology company, announced the launch of its newest
morning radio program ‘El Show del Raton’. Bringing high energy and entertainment to the Hispanic community, Martin Alfonso Romero, ‘El Raton’, alongside co-host Liz Ramos, ‘La Pitaya’, and show producer Jacob Argueta, ‘El Pinolillo’, bring relevant, upbeat and humorous programming to the AM listening community. Listeners can catch this dynamic trio each morning
from 5 AM to 10 AM PST on La Tricolor Network and from 6 AM to 10 AM PST on
Los Angeles KDLD Viva 103.1 FM, beginning October 18, 2021.

Martin Alfonso Romero, known to his loyal listeners as ‘El Raton’, has 25 years of experience in the radio industry. A native of Puerto Vallarta,
Mexico, he has spent the last two decades in the United States bringing his
own regional Mexican perspective to his U.S. radio programming. A strong
radio voice that can handle all content from music to news and live events, Romero’s goal has always been to bring smiles and entertainment to his listeners. His energy is very well complemented by his co-host, La Pitaya,
a single mother who brings a great female perspective to the show.

In addition to the Rata News and Los Balonazos sports segments featuring
on-air talent Tony Nuñez, listeners of ‘El Show del Raton’ can expect a wide range of content & comedy, including discussions on topics such as politics and immigration to lighthearted gossip, sports and family issues.




We are extremely excited to introduce our newest morning radio program to Tricolor Network and Viva 103.1 FM listeners, said Nestor Rocha, Vice
President of Audio, Entravision. Martin Romero’s deep connection with the Hispanic community, together with his long, successful on-air career, are a strong combination that is sure to bring our listeners more entertainment value.

I am honored to headline the morning show lineup of La Tricolor Network and KDLD LA, said Martin Romero. I started my career over two decades ago in my home country of Mexico and upon coming to the United States, it was my goal
to create a program that was a combination of humor, energy, freshness and information with the best Mexican regional music. ‘El Show del Raton’ is just that, and I’ve been living the dream ever since. I know our listeners will enjoy it.

‘El Show del Raton’ is available starting today on Viva 103.1 FM as well as multiple radio stations across La Tricolor Network. You can follow ‘El Raton’ and his co-host ‘La Pitaya’ on Facebook @elratonradio and on Instagram at @elshowdelraton and @lapitaya1. Listen in on October 25th when ‘El Show del Raton’ launches the Doble Trancazo campaign where listeners can win $1,000 dollars a day in cash prizes.

‘El Show del Raton’ Tricolor FM Network List:




Market
Call Letters
Station


Aspen
KPVW
107.1 and 104.3


Denver
KXPK
96.5


El Centro
KMXX
99.3


El Paso
KYSE
94.7


Las Vegas
KQRT
105.1


Lubbock
KAIQ
95.5


Sacramento
KRCX
99.9


Monterey-Salinas
KLOK
99.5 and 99.9


Stockton
KMIX
100.9


Phoenix
KLNZ
103.5


Reno
KRNV
102.1







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Nielsen Debuts New Brand Identity

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 05:47 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214206/nielsen-debuts-new-brand-identity/


Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) unveiled a new brand campaign, including a new
identity, reflecting the company’s transformation of its culture and a redefined strategy focused solely on the global future of media. Nielsen’s new look and feel represents a commitment to innovation and the company’s role and purpose of powering a better media future for all people.

Following the sale of its Global Connect business in March 2021, Nielsen is
now focused on delivering digital-first and global-first media solutions in three areas—measurement, audience outcomes and content services. Nielsen is combining and enhancing its industry-leading measurement solutions into a single cross-media measurement solution, Nielsen One. With an unmatched foundation of cross platform measurement, Nielsen offers a full suite of planning and outcomes solutions for marketers and agencies to enhance their return on investments. Nielsen also continues to enhance its Gracenote
content services business, delivering leading metadata and analytics for On Demand content globally.

“While our business has transformed dramatically over the past few years,
it became clear that perceptions of the company have not evolved at the
same pace,” said Jamie Moldafsky, Chief Marketing and Communications
Officer. “The rebranding marks a new Nielsen both inside the company and
out, with a strategy hyper-focused on the global audience and the changing media environment. Nielsen’s core values of inclusion, courage and growth, along with its clear strategy, will power the company’s transformation as
we partner with the industry and our clients to help them better understand
how evolving audiences consume media and find content.”

The new brand identity will be unveiled at Advertising Week New York, which will be held October 18 – 21.Signage showcasing the elements of the rebranding will be prominently displayed on the fifth and sixth floors of Hudson Yards. Nielsen will also host a daily breakfast at its lounge, which will feature the new logo, images and colors, in line with the company’s
new brand identity.

Initial elements of Nielsen’s brand evolution include: 

New Logo: As a prominent representation of the company, people and brand,
the new logo is playful, optimistic and smart. Inspired by the universal
play button as well as ratings, the forms come together subtly to create an ‘N’ letterform in the negative space, signifying insights revealed by Nielsen’s data and the constant momentum in media.

New Brand Colors: The multitude of fresh colors speaks to the diversity and richness in media representing or containing a piece of data, a piece of
music, a show, a content creator, or a member of the audience, all working together to move media forward. The green and orange triangles represent movement upwards and downwards, an expression of ratings and the popularity
of content across all platforms. The red triangle nods towards the content
not seen or heard. Data and insights are just as much about what people
don’t choose to consume, as what they do consume.

New Brand Purpose Statement: Powering a Better Media Future for All People.


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Audacy Expands The Bet To AM In Boston & HD In Four Other Markets

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 05:37 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214203/audacy-expands-the-bet-to-am-in-boston-hd-in-four-other-markets/


Audacy continues its roll-out of Sports Betting The Bet branded stations
across its footprint.

Utilizing programming from the companys BetQL Network, Audacy has launched
the brand on 850 WEEI Boston where it replaces ESPN Radio programming and
on the following HDRadio subchannels: 92.9 WZGC-HD2 Atlanta, 100.3 KJKK-HD3 Dallas, 101.1 WBEB-HD3 Philadelphia, and 97.3 KWFN-HD3 San Diego.

Audacy launched the BetQL Network in January on 1430 KAMP Denver and 93.1 KCBS-HD3 Los Angeles. It has since expanded to AM signals in Baltimore, Buffalo, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, New Orleans and
Washington DC plus WCFS-HD2 Chicago.


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WSUL Shifts From Hot AC To AC

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 05:22 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214200/wsul-shifts-from-hot-ac-to-ac/


Bold Gold Media Group has shifted Hot AC 98.3 WSUL Monticello NY to AC
under recently appointed Program Director Chase Daniels.

Focusing on music from the 1990s through now, the station is now
positioning as Sullivan The Catskills BEST Music Mix. Jenn Desrochers
remains in mornings with Daniels in afternoons.

The new format debuted at midnight with the first hour consisting of:

Phil Collins Another Day In Paradise
The Weeknd Blinding Lights
Taylor Swift You Need To Calm Down
OneRepublic All The Right Moves
Gabby Barrett The Good Ones
Maroon 5 Sugar
Mariah Carey Love Takes Time
Ariana Grande No Tears Left To Cry
Rod Stewart One More Time
Katy Perry Wide Awake
Bruno Mars / Silk Sonic Leave The Door Open
Ed Sheeran Shape of You
Celine Dion If You Asked Me To
Post Malone Better Now
Kid Laroi / Justin Beiber Stay
Kelly Clarkson Walk Away
Imagine Dragons Believer



Hot A/C “Today’s Best Music98-3 WSUL” has officially relaunched as A/C “Sullivan & The Catskills BEST Music Mix98-3 WSUL” with a broader mix of contemporary music ranging from the 1990s to Now! In addition, the station
has multiple new voices and shows including the addition of “The More Music Workday” following “Mornings with Jenn” from 10a to 3p weekdays. Veteran personality Chase Daniels joins in the afternoon for “The Ride Home with Chase Daniels” and the station voice transitions Joe Alan accented by Samantha Fagan. The relaunch includes a fresh new look as well.

PD Chase Daniels adds “It’s an exciting day at WSUL as we move into a new chapter for the radio station. Were thrilled to bring Sullivan & The
Catskills a whole new Music Mix ranging from the 90s to Now with songs the whole family can enjoy”

GM Dawn Ciorciari adds “This relaunch is a bold step in enhancing the sound of a heritage community radio station in Sullivan and the Catskills.
Listeners who have always loved this station before, will want to tune in
even more.



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KKDM Promotes Taylor J To Program Director

Posted: 18 Oct 2021 05:05 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214198/kkdm-promotes-taylor-j-to-program-director/


iHeartMedia CHR 107.5 Kiss-FM KKDM Des Moines has promoted Taylor J from
APD to Program Director.

Taylor J joined KKDM in 2018 after previously spending fifteen years at iHeartMedia St. Louis over two stints including stints as Director of
Marketing and Promotions and programming Hip Hop 100.3 The Beat KATZ-FM and
CHR Z107.7 KSLZ. She also has hosted nights at Hot AC Y98 KYKY.

She assumes the Program Director role from iHeartMedia Des Moines SVP/Programming Jeff Cage.

iHeartMedia announced today that Taylor J has been named Program Director
for 107.5 KISS FM, Des Moines’#1 Hit Music Station, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Des Moines has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than six stations comprised of music, talk and news
formats.

iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company.
As Program Director, Taylor J will be responsible for generating compelling content, exciting promotions, and increased ratings and revenue. In
addition, she will continue to host middays on 107.5 KISS FM. Taylor J will report to Jeff Cage, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia
Des Moines.

“We’re excited to elevate Taylor J to Program Director,” said Cage. “She’s
a dedicated hard worker who has a true passion for radio and the listeners
she connects with every day on 107.5 KISS FM. Her stewardship of the
station will help continue to grow our ratings and find more ways to
connect with and support the Des Moines community.”

Taylor J joined 107.5 KISS FM in 2018 and most recently served as Assistant Program Director. In addition, she continues to serve as the midday on-air talent for the station. Prior to arriving at iHeartMedia Des Moines in
2018, she spent 15 years in the St. Louis market, mainly with iHeartMedia
St. Louis, where she held several roles including Program Director for
100.3 The Beat and Z107.7, Director of Marketing and Promotions, as well as
an On-air personality for many years on both Z107.7 as well as Alternative
and Rhythmic CHR stations in the market. She began her career at WBBM-FM
in Chicago and is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago.

“Its an honor to program a legendary CHR station in the Midwests fastest-growing metro area,” said Taylor J. “Im very excited to have the opportunity to grow the station at the pace the metro is growing and
continue to evolve the relationships I’ve formed with our listeners throughout the past three years. A huge thanks to iHeartMedia Des Moines
for the opportunity.”



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Alt 105.3 San Francisco Is Briefly Resurrected

Posted: 17 Oct 2021 02:30 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/214180/alt-105-3-san-francisco-is-briefly-resurrected/


After flipping on Friday afternoon to Variety Hits 105.3 Dave-FM, the
former format returned to KITS San Francisco this morning.

Technical issues took the Dave-FM format off for about 12 hours starting on Saturday evening. The issues began taking place around 8:40pm pacific time
as KITS ran hours straight of nothing but commercials after what were told
was caused by a corrupted music database for the new format. When music returned a little after midnight it was running an old log of Alt 105.3
from the spring of 2020. That programming would last until just before 10am this morning as Dave-FM returned with Tom Pettys Dont Do Me Like That.

INSTANT INSIGHT: Had KITS not changed format on Friday, this would not have registered a blip on anyones radar other than the disgruntled listeners
sitting through the non-stop music-free commercial sets. From what weve
been told the music library for the new format became corrupted within the automation system leading to the crash. The lack of a backup library and
log due to the newness of the format is just bad luck.

Our best wishes go out to the Audacy engineers and staffers who lost their Saturday night and Sunday morning working to resolve the problems and
getting the proper programming back on the air due to something they had
very little control over happening.

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