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KSAN Promotes Chasta Michaelis To Program Director

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 01:15 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211119/ksan-promotes-chasta-michaelis-to-program-director/



Cumulus Media Classic Rock 107.7 The Bone KSAN San Mateo/San Francisco has promoted Chasta Michaelis to Program Director.

Michaelis has been with KSAN since 2012 as part of the Lamont Tonelli
morning show and as midday host since 2017. She previously served as a
traffic reporter for multiple stations in Los Angeles and San Francisco and
is a host and producer for Soundwaves TV.

She succeed Dominic ‘Zakk’ Zaccagnini as Program Director at KSAN following his departure in June.












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CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Chasta
Michaelis to Program Director for Bay Area Classic Rock radio station 107.7
The Bone/KSAN-FM. In addition to her new role as Program Director,
Michaelis will continue to be heard on The Bone every weekday morning as
part of The Lamont Tonelli Show and as Host, Middays. Prior to joining the cast of The Lamont Tonelli Show in 2012, Michaelis was On-Air Talent for
Metro Networks in San Francisco, following four years as On-Air Talent for Westwood One. She has been heard on Los Angeles stations including: K-Earth 101/KRTH-FM, KSPN-AM, KFWB-AM and KABC-AM. Michaelis currently hosts and produces the Rock Your Life podcast and is also Host and Producer of
Soundwaves TV.

Larry Blumhagen, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus San Francisco,
said: “I’m beyond excited to have Chasta moving into this new role. Her passion and connection to both The Bone and the Bay Area is exceptional,
and her enthusiasm and vision will take an already strong station to even higher levels.”

Chasta Michaelis commented: I am honored to be at the helm of such an
iconic station and thrilled to build upon the legacy of the KSAN call
letters. I will continue to focus on building our rock ‘n roll community in the Bay Area and providing a rockin place for our Bonehead Family to hang. Thank you to Larry Blumhagen and everyone at CUMULUS MEDIA for putting
their faith in me.  




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Krystal Pino Joins 97.5 The Vibe

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 09:38 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211112/krystal-pino-joins-97-5-the-vibe/



Cumulus Media Classic Hip Hop 97.5 The Vibe KSZR Oro Valley/Tucson has announced the addition of Krystal Pino as afternoon host.

Pino previously worked at Rhythmic Oldies 106.3 The Groove KTGV as APD/MD
and stints in mornings and afternoons. She has also worked in the Tucson
market at Rhythmic CHR Hot 98.3 KOHT and Alternative 92.1 KFMA as well as
at KYGO and KDHT/KJHM Denver and KILO-FM Colorado Springs.

CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed radio
personality Krystal Pino as On-Air Host, Midday Drive, for Cumulus Tucson Classic Hip Hop station 97.5 The Vibe/KSZR-FM. Pino’s broadcasting career
has spanned nearly two decades, and she has been heard on stations across Arizona and Colorado. Pino debuts today on 97.5 The Vibe and will be heard Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Pino holds a B.S. in Mass Communication from Colorado State
University-Pueblo. She is also a stand-up comic, and has opened for names
like Paul Mooney and Felipe Esparza. Pino also hosts a weekly lifestyle and entertainment Vlogcast called Candidly Krystal with Crystal Stark. The
Vlogcast supports local and highlighting entertainers who have been
grounded due to the pandemic and airs weekly on YouTube, Twitch, and
Facebook Live. Pino is a Silver Mic recipient, receiving the prestigious
award from Colorado State University-Pueblo in May of 2005. She worked as a Girls Inc. Ambassador for Girls Inc. Denver from 2010-2012 and hosted the “Miracle Party: A Magical Night for Kids with Cancer” from 2010-2015.

Buzz Jackson, Program Director, 97.5 The Vibe/KSZR-FM, said: “We’ve wanted Krystal to be a part of the Vibe team for a long time, and we’re lucky that all the right stars and planets finally aligned so we could get it done!”

Krystal Pino remarked: “I am excited to be back under the Cumulus umbrella, as my time at Westwood One was among my favorite! Buzz is a great PD and
has always been someone in the industry I trust and admire. I have missed
my Tucson listeners and cannot wait to find a vibe in middays for 97.5! I
hope you’ll join me Monday through Saturday, 10am-2pm.“

CUMULUS MEDIA owns and operates five radio stations in Tucson, including:
97.5 The Vibe/KSZR-FM (Classic Hip Hop); KiiM-FM 99.5/KIIM-FM (Country);
K-HIT 107.5/KHYT-FM (Classic Hits); Wildcats Radio1290/KCUB-AM (Sports);
1400 KTUC/KTUC-AM (Adult Standards).




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Christopher Kay Joins KCCL Sacramento As Morning Host

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 08:45 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211109/christopher-kay-joins-kccl-sacramento-as-morning-host/



Results Radio Classic Hits 101.5 K-Hits KCCL Woodland/Sacramento has reset
its on-air lineup following the retirement of Joey Mitchell in March.

Former 106.5 The End KUDL APD/MD/afternoon host Christopher Kay joins KCCL
to host mornings from 6-9am. Kay spent 21 years at the Audacy CHR, joining
then “107.9 The End” KDND months after its launch in 1998. Kay served as Music Director and night host until 2002 when he moved to the afternoon
slot he held until September 2019 and later added APD duties.

With the addition of Kay for mornings, the station is also resetting the remainder of its on-air lineup. Jennifer Steele moves from nights to 9am to 12pm. Program Director Rico Garcia shifts from 10am-2pm to 12-3pm, while afternoon host Susan Wright shifts to 3-6pm.




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SiriusXM Adds Platinum VIP Subscription Tier

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 08:05 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211107/siriusxm-adds-platinum-vip-subscription-tier/



SiriusXM has announced a new top-of-the-line subscription tier for its
service.

Platinum VIP will cost $34.99 per month and feature all of the channels currently offered by the service, with the ability to activate on two cars, with two app logins, access to Nugs.nets concert streaming service,
VIP-level content exclusives and experiences, and priority customer service.

The company is concurrently rebranding its existing subscription packages
with All Access becoming Platinum, Select to Music Entertainment, Mostly
Music to Music Showcase, Choice to Choose and Save, Premier Streaming to Streaming Platinum, and Essential Streaming to Streaming Music
Entertainment.

SiriusXM announced today its newest and most comprehensive subscription
tier the Platinum VIP package.  Platinum VIP provides subscribers with the full spectrum of SiriusXM content in up to two cars, with a SXM App login
for each, as well as special perks, including opportunities to experience SiriusXM events with artists, athletes and stars, including VIP-only exclusives, and VIP Customer Service with priority call handling.

The Platinum VIP package also includes access to an extensive library of
live concert video and audio recordings through nugs.net, the leading music platform for live concert streams, offering music fans VIP access to their favorite concerts anytime, anywhere.  SiriusXM Platinum VIP subscribers
will be able to log in to nugs.net using their SXM App credentials to
instantly access more than 5,000 official, soundboard-quality live concert recordings and 250 full video-on-demand concerts handpicked from nugs.net’s extensive streaming catalog, with new shows added every few months. 
Listeners can discover exclusive recordings and create custom playlists featuring artists with 24/7 SiriusXM channels including Bruce Springsteen, Phish, Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews, as well as hundreds of other fan
favorites like Metallica, Wilco and many, many more – available via the nugs.net mobile app on iOS or Android devices or on a Mac or PC using a
browser at nugs.net here.

Platinum VIP subscribers get all of the content SiriusXM offers in both vehicles and on the SXM App more than 300 channels.  These include Howard Stern’s two exclusive channels, live games and events from every major professional sport as well as hundreds of college games, an unparalleled selection of ad-free music channels covering every genre, plus
entertainment, news, comedy and more.  Platinum VIP is priced at $34.99/month.  For more info on all that it offers, go to siriusxm.com/platinumvip.

“Platinum VIP is a terrific addition to our subscription choices and
provides real value for those subscribers who love SiriusXM, want it in multiple vehicles, and want all of the premium programming that we offer,” said Richard Beatty, SiriusXM’s Chief Subscription Revenue Officer.  “Not only are they getting the value of two subscriptions, they get added perks
like special access to great SiriusXM events, concerts, in-studio shows and more.  With the bundled-in access to thousands of great live performances
via nugs.net, music lovers are getting a premium experience, and Platinum
VIP will continue to evolve as SiriusXMs premium offering with more perks
and content being added in the coming months.”

Coinciding with the launch of Platinum VIP, several other SiriusXM
subscription plans have been recently renamed, making it easier for
subscribers to understand their choices.

The renamed SiriusXM in-vehicle satellite radio subscriptions, which all include access to the SXM App, are:

Platinum (formerly “All Access”)
Music & Entertainment (formerly “Select”)
Music Showcase (formerly “Mostly Music”)
Choose & Save (formerly “Choice”)


The renamed SiriusXM digital (no car required) subscriptions are:

Streaming Platinum (formerly “Premier Streaming”)
Streaming Music & Entertainment (formerly “Essential Streaming”)


The programming lineups in these subscription tiers remain unchanged.  More info on what they offer can be found at SiriusXM.com/Subscriptions.

With the rebrand of its subscription plans, SiriusXM is also improving the
SXM App experience for potential new subscribers with new preview and
in-app purchasing functionality, which is rolling out this month.  A new
user can open up the SXM App and “Try It Out” with a three-hour preview that will enable them to experience the spectrum of SiriusXM content.  This includes one-of-a-kind programming like Howard Stern’s channels, Drake’s Sound 42, Dave Matthews’ Friday Night Concert Series, the popular Highway Music Row Happy Hour with Buzz Brainard, Kevin Hart’s comedy channel, a favorite team’s hometown play-by-play broadcast and much more.  Listeners get access to this preview instantly, with no credit card required.

New subscribers will then be able to choose to sign up for SiriusXM’s Streaming Platinum or Streaming Music & Entertainment packages, and get
their first month free, without leaving the App experience.

“We’re very excited to launch our new preview and in-app purchasing functionality in the SXM App,” said Beatty.  “Our ‘Listen Free’ events have
always been a great introduction to our service for new listeners who want
to try us out.  Now you can try us out anytime and get access to so much
great content with our new SXM App preview.  And signing up for one of our streaming subscriptions is now easier than ever with in-app purchasing.”



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WQEN Fully Unveils Alabama In The Morning

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 05:47 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211105/wqen-fully-unveils-alabama-in-the-morning/



Four months after debuting Alabama in the Morning hosted by Amber Alabama
Cole, iHeartMedia CHR 103.7 The Q WQEN Trussville/Birmingham has fully
launched the show with the addition of Gerald DJ New Era Knight.

Cole joined WQEN in April following the move of the syndicated Ace TJ Show
to SummitMedia Hot AC Mix 97.3 WPYA Gardendale after nineteen years on the station. She most recently was part of the Carla Marie Anthony Show at iHeartMedia’s “106.1 Kiss-FM” KBKS Seattle and has also hosted middays and
mornings at Country “Big 95.5” WEBG Chicago, MD/afternoon host at “Now 105.3” WNOH Norfolk and on-air at “Now 97.5” WJIM-FM Lansing.

DJ New Era has served as a mixer for 104.1 The Beat W281AB Birmingham and
Hot 105.7 WZHT Montgomery since 2017 after an run from 2014 to 2017 at SummitMedias 95.7 Jamz WBHJ.












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103.7 the Q (WQEN), Birmingham’s Hit Music Station, announced today the debut of the new “Alabama in the Morning,” effective immediately. “Alabama
in the Morning” will broadcast weekdays from 6-10 a.m. CST.

“Alabama in the Morning” is hosted by Alabama Cole and DJ New Era. The new show will feature interactive topics, listener games, plus a unique
perspective on pop culture and local events.

As her name implies, Alabama Cole is a homegrown talent from Birmingham, Alabama. She has worked in morning radio for iHeartMedia Chicago’s BIG 95.5 and iHeartMedia Seattle’s HITS 106.1, among other stations throughout her career. She is also a successful podcaster, author, and public speaker.

DJ New Era is also a Birmingham native and has become an elite DJ with residencies in Atlanta, New York, and Las Vegas. He can also be heard on iHeartRadio’s 104.1 the Beat in Birmingham, Alabama, and Hot 105.7 in Montgomery, Alabama.

“Both Alabama and DJ New Era have worked incredibly hard to prepare for
this opportunity, said Dino Conrad, Program Director for 103.7 the Q. “I couldn’t be more excited for these two and what we’re building in Birmingham!”

“We couldn’t be happier to have Alabama and DJ New Era – two very talented
personalities – at the helm of this new program,” said Ray Quinn, Area President for iHeartMedia Alabama. “This team will bring Birmingham a unique, entertaining, and informative live and local morning show.”

“Truly excited for this extremely talented duo to be Birmingham’s spoonful of energy and entertainment in the mornings,” said Shosh Abromovich,
Division President for iHeartMedia.

 

‘I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” said Cole. “ Being the host of my
own morning show has been a dream of mine for a long time, and I cannot
wait to bring great morning radio to my hometown!”



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iHeartMedia Expands Accin To Jacksonville & Tampa

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 05:23 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211100/iheartmedia-expands-accion-to-jacksonville-tampa/



iHeartMedia has expanded its Spanish News/Talk Acción brand from Orlando to Jacksonville and Tampa.

Heard on 810 WRSO Orlovista/Orlando and 97.9 W250CE Kissimmee since 2018,
the Acción programming launched today on in the Tampa market on 1250 WHNZ Tampa, 105.9 W290BJ West Tampa and 100.7 WMTX-HD2 and in Jacksonville on
930 WFXJ Jacksonville, 97.3 W247CF Orange Park and 97.9 WKSL-HD2.

WHNZ previously featured a mix of Talk and Sports programming, while W290BJ
was part of the Classic Hip Hop Throwback Tampa Bay network. The launches
in Jacksonville replace a pair of short-lived formats. WFXJ had flipped to Gospel Hallelujah 930 in January, while W247CF debuted its now former 97.3
El Patrón identity in May 2020.

iHeartMedia Tampa and Jacksonville announced today that iHeartMedia
Orlando’s Acción 97.9 La Primera En Noticias will simulcast in both markets, effective immediately. The station can now also be heard on
Tampa’s 1250 AM, 105.9 FM and 100.7 HD2 and Jacksonville’s 930 AM, 97.3 FM and 97.9 HD2.

Acción first launched in 2018. The station, which made its debut in
Orlando, features “Acción en la Mañana with Luis Davila Colon and Jesus Manuel Torres” as well as a team of talented newscasters including Sandra Carrasquillo and Rafael Carderera. In addition, Acción features a variety
of well-known on-air personalities such as Peter Vivaldi, Hector Marcano,
Wanda Hernandez, Dania Alexandrino, Xavier Villacísm, Diana Raquel and
Mariano Gonzalez Solis.

Acción represents a solution for the Hispanic audience eager for a Spanish speaking newscast and companies that are looking for this fast-growing
audience interested in developing a life in the USA,” said Hector Marcano, Senior Vice-President of Hispanic Strategy for iHeartMedia.

“For the past few years, we have worked as a team to keep our Hispanic community informed of the events that have changed history,” said Jesús Manuel Torres, News Director for Acción La Primera En Noticias. “This
time, our commitment continues to grow, and our team is ready to continue bringing relevant information and analysis to each market.”

“I’m excited to expand the Acción brand to other important Hispanic markets
in the state of Florida,” said Linda Byrd, Division President for iHeartMedia. “Getting the news and information to Florida’s growing Hispanic population in their native language will be very impactful.”

“We are very excited to deliver a first of its kind Spanish language news platform to the Tampa Bay Hispanic community on 1250 AM, 105.9 FM and 100.7 HD2,” said Chris Soechtig, Area President for iHeartMedia West Central Florida. “With the changing demographics in our area, this is natural addition to our diverse portfolio and an excellent complement to our
Spanish Hits format, Rumba 106.5.”

“We are so thrilled to be launching the first full-service Hispanic news
talk radio station to Northeast Florida,” said Paul Rogers, Area President for iHeartMedia North Florida. “With the recent launch of the Black Information Network on 104.1FM and Acción on 970 AM, 97.3 FM and also on
97.9 HD2, no other media company can truly help our advertisers, brands and community organizations reach the full spectrum of the First Coast’s
diverse populations like iHeart can.”



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The Baka Boyz Enter Daily Syndication

Posted: 26 Jul 2021 04:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/211094/the-baka-boyz-enter-daily-syndication/



Compass Media Networks and Oceanic Tradewinds are launching The Baka Boyz
(Eric and Nick Vidal) into daily syndication today.

The Vidals will be heard in evenings on Beasley Media Adult RB Jammin 105.7 KOAS Dolan Springs/Las Vegas starting today becoming the second station to
air the duo daily following their recent debut in afternoons on Sierra H Broadcasting Classic Hip Hop 101 The Bounce KZCE Cordes Lakes/Phoenix.

Compass is offering The Baka Boyz with just their breaks allowing the show
to be utilized in any format or daypart. Target formats include Classic Hip Hop, Rhythmic AC, Adult RB, CHR and Rhythmic CHR.

The Baka Boyz have previously hosted mornings at KPWR Los Angeles, KMEL San Francisco, WMIB Miami, and XHMORE Tijuana and afternoons at KDAY and KKBT
Los Angeles. Compass also syndicates their weekly Hip Hop Mastermix and All-Star Hit Mix mixshows.

The World-Famous Baka Boyz (aka Eric and Nick Vidal) launch today on
Beasley Broadcastings Jammin105.7 in Las Vegas (7p to 11p) debuting as the second station in an impressive national syndication roll-out. Compass
Media Networks is partnering with Gary Bernsteins Oceanic Tradewinds in a multi-format, multi-daypart program offering.

I still remember the first time I heard the Baka Boyz do their thing!
Their energy, creativity and chemistry are undeniable and Im excited to
bring them to Las Vegas to entertain Sin City and make the lights even brighter! Theyve always sounded great and I love how they continue to
evolve their brand both on the air and with social media. Combined with
their incredible work ethic, we cant lose with the Baka Boyz on Jammin
105.7!, says Tom Calococci, Program Director, KOAS-FM/Jammin 105.7.

The Baka Boyz say, Its time for us to raise the bar and get listeners
talking about their favorite radio station and radio personalities once
again. Its a sin so many in radio have forgotten about the importance of personality radio and what better place to reverse those sins than Sin City with the legendary Tom C. and Beasley Broadcasting.

Gary Bernstein says, The Baka Boyz are undeniably one of the best ever to perform on the radio. Our first daily radio station KZCE in Phoenix
BOUNCED from # 23 to #4 in PM Drive (from a 1.1 to a 4.0) when comparing
the March 2021 pre-Baka Boyz numbers against the most recent June ratings (Adults 25-54 AQH Share/ Rank). We expect dozens of new station additions
over the next few months as true programming greatness cant easily be
duplicate and surely always stands out!

The syndicated program will be delivered Content Only so stations can
program their own music, whether its Classic Hip Hop, Rhythmic AC,
Throwback, Urban AC, or even Pop or Rhythmic CHR.

For more information or to reserve your market on the Baka Boyz daily show, contact Nancy Abramson at nabramson@compassmedianetworks.com or Gary
Bernstein at gary@oceanictradewinds.com.

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