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Black Information Network Adds Chicago Signal

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 01:04 PM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/233686/black-information-network-adds-chicago-signal/



iHeartMedia has begun operating Birach Broadcasting’s 640 WMFN Peotone IL allowing the company to bring its Black Information Network to Chicago.

WMFN was moved into Illinois in 2015 from Zeeland MI and had continued to simulcast Cano’s Broadcasting Regional Mexican “La Poderosa 810” WMJH Rockford/Grand Rapids. It operates with 4.4kW day/1.6kW night from about 40 miles south of Chicago.

The Black Information Network had only been heard in Chicago on 102.7
WVAZ-HD2. The addition of WMFN places the network on primary signals in now
34 markets since its launch in June 2020.

BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, is now live on Chicago’s BIN 640 AM, and officially made its debut on Thursday, July 14th
at 1 p.m. CT.

In Chicago, listeners can tune into BIN 640 AM or on the iHeartRadio app
for 24/7 national and local news focused on serving the Black community
while also providing an information window for those outside the community
to help foster communication, accountability and a deeper understanding.
The station features top national on-air anchors and correspondents
including award-winning broadcaster Ed Gordon, renowned journalist Roland Martin and Emmy Award-winning anchor Vanessa Tyler.

BIN: Black Information Network celebrated its second anniversary on June
30th, and the launch of Chicagos 640 AM is a major milestone for the
network, said Tony Coles, President of BIN: Black Information Network. BIN brings Chicago the most trusted full-time news network for both local and national news by and for the Black community, and were looking forward to
the networks impact in the community for years to come.

“The launch of Chicago’s BIN 640 AM represents our continued commitment to inform, empower and impact the local Black community, said Matt Scarano, President for iHeartMedia Chicagos Region. BIN 640 AM is a tremendous complement to iHeartMedia Chicagos collection of station brands and
represents a significant moment for our community.

“Chicago’s community has been significantly impacted by the events of the past two years,” said Derrick Brown, Vice President of Programming of iHeartMedia Chicago’s Region and Program Director of BIN 640 AM. “Thus, leading to an increased appetite for objective news and information from
the Black perspective. We are proud to add this important voice to our
premier collection of brands serving Chicagoland’s Black community.”

On July 18th, Chicago’s Willis Tower Building will illuminate its antenna lights in red and green to celebrate BIN: Black Information Network’s
launch in Chicago.


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Cumulus Promotes Dave Daniels To Oxnard/Ventura Operations Manager

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 06:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/233683/cumulus-promotes-dave-daniels-to-oxnard-ventura-operations-manager/



Cumulus Media has promoted Country 100.7 KHAY morning host Dave Daniels to Operations Manager for its Oxnard/Ventura CA cluster.

Daniels has been with the cluster since 2016. He previously served as Operations Manager/Program Director for KJUG Visalia from 1992 to 2011 and
OM for El Dorado Broadcastings Santa Maria cluster from 2012 to 2015 where
he also hosted mornings at Sunny Country 102.5 KSNI.

He fills the opening created by Justin Taylors return to Salt Lake City to serve as morning host at Capital Broadcasting AC Now 97.9 KBZN in early
2020.

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that the company has promoted Dave Daniels to Operations Manager, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura, CA. Daniels will
oversee operations of Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura’s four radio stations: 100.7 KHAY/KHAY-FM (Country), 95.1 KBBY/KBBY-FM (Hot AC), KRUZ 103.3/KRUZ-FM
(Classic Hits) and 106.3 The Vibe/KVYB-FM (Rhythmic CHR). He will continue
in his previous role as On-Air Host, Mornings, for 100.7 KHAY, where he has been heard since 2016.

Daniels has over 30 years’ experience on-air and in programming and was previously Operations Manager for Sunny Country/KSNI-FM in Santa Maria, CA,
and Operations Manager for KJUG-FM in Tulare/Visalia, CA. A three-time NAB Marconi Award nominee, Daniels won an ACM Award for Personality, Small Market/KHAY-FM, in 2018.

Sommer Frisk, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Oxnard/Ventura, said: “This is a well-earned promotion for Dave Daniels. Dave’s natural ability to lead is underscored by his ability to successfully navigate the
programming team under the most challenging of times. He’s a pro and is
most deserving of this promotion.”

Daniels commented: I couldnt be happier to lead the programming team in Oxnard/Ventura, working alongside our Sales Manager and sales team. My
thanks to Sommer Frisk, our VP/Market Manager, for her confidence in me. I
look forward this opportunity.



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Jay Gilbert Retires From 92.5 The Fox Cincinnati

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 05:36 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/233681/jay-gilbert-retires-from-92-5-the-fox-cincinnati/



Jay Gilbert retired on Friday from hosting his 4-8pm show at Cumulus Media Classic Rock 92.5 The Fox WOFX-FM Cincinnati.

Gilbert had been with WOFX-FM since 2014 after previously hosting
afternoons on iHeartMedia Rock 102.7 WEBN from 1987 until the end of 2012
after earlier stints as Production Director and hosting middays from
1974-78 and later weekends. Gilbert told WVXUs John Kiesewetter, “Changes
are coming, and I decided it was time to go. Ive been doing this for a long time. He stated that the decision to depart was a mutual decision.


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KEBE/KTLU Sign-Off Ahead Of Sale

Posted: 18 Jul 2022 05:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/233658/kebe-ktlu-sign-off-ahead-of-sale/



Chisolm Trail Communications has taken its Classic Hits K-Hits simulcast
1400 KEBE/104.7 K284CT Jacksonville and 1580 KTLU/103.9 K280CL Rusk TX off
the air ahead of an impending sale.

William Wachter, Mike Greene and Julie Harrison’s Chisolm Trail
Broadcasting had purchased the stations in October 2020 for $100,000.
Chisolm Trail also owns Classic Hits “K-Hits 95.5” KOME-FM Tolar/106.5 KITT Meridian TX.

As part of a post on the stations Facebook page, morning host Jack Parsons wrote, Ive had the pleasure of being part of your world while your local
radio stations were being looked at by potential buyers. A deal has been struck. Today, Friday July 15th, will be the last day of active
broadcasting for a while on KTLU 1580 AM AND 103.9 FM and KEBE 1400 AM AND 104.7 FM. Tomorrow morning, the music will stop the DJs and shows along
with their sponsoring advertisements will no longer be heard. He continued later stating, The new owners seem like good people. I dont know what
their format will be, but we have to turn things off to perform proper maintenance and upgrades. They said they have plans to bring the stations
back on the air once the upgrades are in place.

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