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Domain Insight 6/29: What's Next For Vancouver?

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 01:31 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/netgnomes/230655/domain-insight-6-29-whats-next-for-vancouver/



With Rogers Medias former Hot AC Kiss Radio 107.5 CKKS-FM Chilliwack/92.5 CKKS-FM-1 Abbotsford/104.9 CKKS-FM-2 Vancouver BC in stunt mode with a loop
of Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name Of” ahead of a Canada Day weekend flip, indications are solidifying towards whats next for the station.
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Trip Reeb Becomes Market President Of Hubbard Radio Seattle In Addition To Phoenix

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 10:22 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/230649/trip-reeb-becomes-market-president-of-hubbard-radio-seattle-in-addition-to-phoenix/



Hubbard Radio has announced that Phoenix VP/Market Manager Trip Reeb will
also add those duties in Seattle effective July 18.

Reeb has led Hubbard Phoenix since 2014. Reeb previously served as President/CEO of Finest City Broadcasting and Ohana Broadcast Group after a long run as General Manager of 106.7 KROQ Los Angeles from 1988 to 2006. He began his career in programming working on-air in Miami, New York and Philadelphia and then programmed in Rochester and San Diego.

He will succeed Wheeler Morris, son of Hubbard CEO Ginny Morris, in
Seattle. Morris will be joining Townsquare Media Fort Collins CO as Market President.


Hubbard Radio CEO Ginny Morris today announced that Trip Reeb has been
named VP/Market Manager for Hubbard Radio Seattle. Hubbard Radio operates
five radio stations in Seattle: KQMV 92.5 FM (Movin’ 92.5), KNUC 98.9 FM
(The Bull), KRWM 106.9 FM (Warm 106.9), KIXI 880 AM and KKNW 1150 AM. In addition, Hubbard Radio operates a 2060 Digital office in Seattle.

Reeb will continue to lead the Hubbard Radio group in Phoenix, where he has served as VP/Market Manager since 2014.

Reeb is replacing the exiting VP/Market Manager, Wheeler Morris, who
announced that he has accepted a position with Townsquare Media as their
Market President for Fort Collins, CO.

“We have such amazing properties in Seattle, this is going to be a real
treat for me,” commented Reeb. I love the stations, and the people there
who I already know.”

Reeb is a broadcasting veteran who currently is the VP/Market Manager for Hubbard Radio in Phoenix. In his nearly 50 year radio career, Reeb has
managed radio stations in Phoenix, San Diego, Honolulu, and was the
long-time manager of the historic KROQ in Los Angeles.

“Hubbard Radio is so fortunate to have Trip Reeb in our leadership ranks, “commented Ginny Morris. “He has raised his hand for this assignment in the past and now is the right time to take him up on his willingness to share
his unique and varied talents with not one Hubbard market but two. Trip has built a solid team in Phoenix and that gives us every confidence that the
great success that team is having there will continue as Trip quickly adds
his knowledge and talents to our Seattle market to build on the momentum
that the Seattle team has been building in recent years. “

Reeb will begin his expanded duties on July 18, 2022.



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SiriusXM Launches On Comcast TV Platforms

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 07:44 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/230632/siriusxm-launches-on-comcast-tv-platforms/



SiriusXM announced today that its SXM App, which delivers more than 425 SiriusXM channels of the best in audio entertainment – Howard Stern,
ad-free music, sports and more – is now available to tens of millions of Comcast customers nationwide on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV,
giving its subscribers a new way to experience SiriusXM programming at home.

With the SXM App, customers can stream Howard Stern’s two exclusive
channels, more than 330 channels of ad-free music from virtually every
musical genre, curated to match the mood or create the perfect vibe, plus podcasts, live sports and sports talk, entertainment, news, comedy and more.

Future enhancements to the SXM App experience on Comcast’s platforms are expected to include access to SiriusXM’s expansive video library. SiriusXM Video offers more than 11,000 pieces of content, including must-see moments
and interviews from The Howard Stern Show, exclusive music performances,
plus shows, interviews and clips from across the SiriusXM programming
lineup.

“We’re thrilled that the SXM App is now live across Comcast’s entertainment
platforms, enabling its customers to easily get our great streaming
features and our full lineup of audio entertainment,” said Joe Verbrugge, Chief Commercial Officer, SiriusXM. “For over two decades SiriusXM has been the perfect soundtrack for listeners in their cars. The SXM App on Comcast
also delivers the perfect atmosphere for our subscribers when they are at
home, whether that’s playing the right music for any kind of party,
laughing along with our comedy channels, or getting world, sports or entertainment news from one of our many channels while working around the house. SiriusXM gives everybody at home something to enjoy.”

“SiriusXM offers an extensive array of content and is a great addition to
the growing catalog of apps available across our entertainment platforms,” said Sudhir Muralidhar, Vice President, App Ecosystem, Comcast. “With today’s launch across X1, Flex and XClass TV, our customers can now enjoy
all their favorite music channels, podcasts, live news and more from
SiriusXM on the biggest screen in their home, seamlessly integrated
alongside all their other entertainment.”

Eligible Comcast customers can activate a free 3-month SiriusXM
subscription offer by going to www.SiriusXM.com/Xfinity.

Comcast customers can access SiriusXM on X1, Flex or XClass TV by saying “SiriusXM” into their voice remote, or by finding it within each device’s app section. Comcast’s entertainment products and experiences, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV, seamlessly combine voice search, discovery, apps and interactive features into one intuitive experience.

Existing SiriusXM customers can sign in with their credentials and enjoy a seamless listening experience between Comcast’s devices and the SXM App on their mobile device, allowing them to access their favorites and pick up listening where they left off on either device.

Music on SiriusXM is expertly curated and delivers an exceptionally wide
array of audio choices for listeners. Covering every genre across many
decades, channels feature popular tracks and deep cuts from popular
artists, as well as introduce listeners to new and emerging musicians and bands. Artist-branded channels from Hall of Fame and iconic talent feature exclusive content that can’t be heard anywhere else. SiriusXM’s concept-based channels such as Road Trip Radio and Yacht Rock Radio, or its many activity and mood-based channels, are designed to deliver a more personalized music experience that fits the moment.

Subscribers can also create their own personalized Pandora Stations within
the SXM App that utilize Pandora’s listener personalization technology.
Users create these stations based on their favorite artists and can thumbs
up, thumbs down or skip songs to give them more control over what they’ll hear on that channel.

SiriusXM channels deliver an extensive schedule of live professional and college sporting events, plus two dozen dedicated sports talk channels;
news from around the country and the world from many sources and political perspectives; the scoop on the latest from the world of entertainment;
hours of stand-up by the funniest comics; and advice on life, health, faith
and more.

Listeners can also access a wide-ranging and expanding collection of
acclaimed and award-winning podcasts on the SXM App, including Conan
O’Brien Needs a Friend, Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart, Office Ladies,
99% Invisible, Freakonomics Radio, Pod Save America, series from Marvel Entertainment, and much more.



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Kiss Radio Vancouver Stunting Ahead Of Format Change

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 07:41 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/230629/kiss-radio-vancouver-stunting-ahead-of-format-change/



Rogers Communications Hot AC Kiss Radio 107.5 CKKS-FM Chilliwack/92.5
CKKS-FM-1 Abbotsford/104.9 CKKS-FM-2 Vancouver has begun stunting this
morning with a loop of Rage Against The Machines Killing In The Name Of.

CKKS-FMs airstaff announced their departures from the station on Tuesday
with morning hosts Kevin Lim and Sonia Sidhu exiting after five years at
the stationsand afternoon host Tara Jean Stevens stating she has a new opportunity coming soon.

CKKS-FM ranked twelfth in the Numeris Spring 2022 ratings with a 4.0 share placing it ahead of Stingrays direct format competitor Z95.3 CKZZ and its
3.2 share.

Today was our last show on KiSS RADiO. Thank you for everything

@KevinLimOnAir & @Sonia_Sidhu pic.twitter.com/Pc9P7fYFP6

- KiSS RADiO (@kissradiohits) June 28, 2022



A special announcement! I’ve officially enjoyed my last show on KiSS RADiO.
I can’t wait to share the news of my exciting, new opportunity in the
coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/Zm7mLTmha1

- Tara Jean Stevens (@TaraJeanOnline) June 28, 2022




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Trey Morgan Joins Big 98.1 Philadelphia As Afternoon Host As Station Sets
On Air Lineup

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 07:13 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/230622/trey-morgan-joins-big-98-1-philadelphia-as-afternoon-host-as-station-sets-on-air-lineup/



Audacy Classic Hits Big 98.1 WOGL Philadelphia has announced its new on-air lineup following its relaunch in April.

Trey Morgan will join the station as afternoon host from 2-7pm. Morgan
joins WOGL from weekends at Audacy Hot AC New 102.7 WNEW New York where he
also previously hosted afternoons when it was Fresh 102.7. Morgan also has previously co-hosted mornings at Cumulus Country 99.5 The Wolf KPLX Dallas,
was Assistant Music Director and late night host at CHR “Z100” WHTZ New York and was APD/MD/Midday host at “Alt 98.7” KYSR Los Angeles and has worked on-air at stations including Kiss 108 Boston, DC 101 Washington DC,
98.9 Kiss-FM Louisville, and KC 101 New Haven.

Sean Coop Tabler will continue to host mornings at WOGL. 98.7 KLUV Dallas afternoon host Sybil Summers will track middays from 10am to 2pm. Summers
has worked at multiple Dallas area stations in her career including 105.3
The Fan KRLD-FM and 103.7 Amp Radio KVIL. K-Earth 101 KRTH Los Angeles
weekend host Renee Taylor will track nights. Taylor has previously been
heard on Wild 94.9 KYLD San Francisco, Hot 92.3 KHHT Los Angeles and Jammin 101.5 KJHM Denver.

Audacy today revealed the full weekday lineup for newly launched BIG 98.1 (WOGL-FM) in Philadelphia, effective July 1. Radio and television
personality Trey Morgan will join the station as afternoon drive host and
be heard from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

The station’s on-air lineup will also feature Sybil Summers in its midday time slot from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET and Renee Taylor from 7:00 p.m.
to 12:00 a.m. ET. “The Coop Show” featuring Sean “Coop” Tabler will continue to air in morning drive.

“We’re pleased to introduce BIG 98.1’s inaugural full weekday lineup to our
fans and round out the programming slate for this new local favorite,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy
Philadelphia. “Trey’s big-market experience will anchor our listeners’ afternoons, while the addition of Sybil and Renee’s shows will complement
our live and local programming.”

“Im thrilled to join BIG 98.1 and the Audacy Philadelphia team,” said Morgan. “Merging my passion for all genres of music with my experience in CHR, alternative, rock, rhythm, hot AC and even country, BIG 98.1 is the
next natural step. I cant thank David Yadgaroff and Tim Herbster enough for this incredible opportunity to connect and engage with listeners in an
exciting and dynamic market like Philly.”

Morgan is a major market radio and television personality with experience
in five of America’s ten biggest markets: New York City, Los Angeles,
Dallas, Boston, and Washington DC. Morgan found his calling in Florida,
where he started interning at 95.1 The Beat. While working in Florida, he gained experience as both a producer and programmer before emerging as
on-air talent. Over the next few years, Morgan worked at several highly respected radio stations around the country, including Kiss 108 in Boston, DC101 in Washington D.C., 98.9 Kiss-FM in Louisville, and KC101 in
Connecticut. Those experiences helped him sharpen his skills and hone his
craft before moving to New York City. After many years at Z100 as assistant music director and on-air talent, Morgan moved to Los Angeles, serving as
the assistant program director, music director, and daytime host of ALT
98-7. He later returned to New York as the afternoon drive host for Fresh
102.7 (now Audacy’s New 102.7 FM). Following that, Morgan took on mornings
as the host of 99.5 The Wolf in Dallas, where he helped elevate the “Wake
Up with The Wolf” show’s ratings from No. 11 to No. 4 in the market while also contributing to the station’s “Major Market Station of the Year” Marconi Award.

Other roles include on-air talent for iHeart Media’s CHR premium choice channel, Hollywood Hamilton’s nationally syndicated show “The Weekend Top 30.” and “Weekend Throwdown with Jagger.” He has also appeared on CNN, VH1,
MTV and hosted several live-streamed Yahoo Screen concerts with millions of viewers worldwide.


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Sage Keely Joins 102.7 Da Bomb's Keola Show

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 07:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/230551/sage-keely-joins-102-7-da-bombs-keola-show/



Pacific Media Group CHR 102.7 Da Bomb KDDB Waipahu/Honolulu has promoted
Sage Keely to co-host of the Keola Show.

Keely joins Keola Lui Kwan and Phat Joe Jovan Ladao on the morning show.
She joined the company in December 2021 as a promotions assistant and has
been filling in on the morning show since Kimmie Carubas exit last month to join iHeartMedia Country 94.9 The Bull WUBL Atlanta. Keely has previously
held positions at multiple marketing companies in both Honolulu and Los Angeles.












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Jessie Roberts To Depart Froggy 101

Posted: 29 Jun 2022 05:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/230614/jessie-roberts-to-depart-froggy-101/



Tanya Jessie Roberts Burko has announced she will exit The Doc Show with
Jessie on Audacy Country Froggy 101 WGGY Scranton PA for a position outside
the industry on Friday, July 8.

Roberts has spent the past 20 years at WGGY starting as a teenager in 2002.
She spent time in most dayparts at the station and previously served as Assistant Program Director and Music Director. She will continue to track middays at University of Florida Country 103.7 The Gator WRUF-FM
Gainesville FL.

Audacy has already begun the search for a new co-host to join Ken Doc Medek.

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