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Rob Cressman Joins WDRV As Program Director

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 10:51 AM PST
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Former iHeartMedia Indianapolis SVP/Programming Rob Cressman has been named
Program Director at Hubbard Classic Rock 97.1 The Drive WDRV Chicago/96.9
WWDV Zion IL. Cressman exited his position in Indianapolis last week where
he oversaw Classic Rock Q95 94.7 WFBQ, Alternative Alt 103.3 WOLT and
Sports 1260/97.5 WNDE. Prior to joining iHeart in 2014 he spent five years
running Sagas two Rock stations in Springfield MA. Cressman fills the
vacancy created by the exit of Curtiss Johnson last month. January 28, 2016
WDRV-FM “The Drive� along with Hubbard Radio Chicago VP/Market Manager John
Gallagher Hubbard Radio Senior Vice President of Programming Greg Solk
announced today the arrival of Rob Cressman as Program Director for the
recently anointed NAB Marconi Awards Rock Station of The Year—WDRV-FM.
Cressman arrives from iHeart-Media, Indianapolis where he served as Senior
Vice President of Programming for WFBQ, WOLT, WNDE and WUBG for the past
two years. Prior to Indianapolis, Cressman spent five years in New England
where he oversaw Programming and Operations for Sagas WAQY and WLZX. Robs
career includes a decade as Director of Programming for CBS Radio’s (at the
time Entercoms) WMFS Memphis and eight years at the helm of
WAVF-Charleston. Rob got his start in radio at WFVA/WBQB in his hometown of
Fredericksburg, Virginia. Cressman says, I am thrilled to have been invited
to join the incredible talents at Hubbard Radio-Chicago and The Drive. WDRV
has always represented the platinum standard for Classic Rock Radio and I
am anxious to uphold and amplify its legendary foundation. Many thanks to
Greg Solk, John Gallagher and Fred Jacobs for finding my experience and
qualifications worthy of such a distinguished honor. Greg Solk, Senior VP
of Programming for Hubbard Radio says, “Finding the perfect programming
partner for The Drive was indeed a challenge. We needed someone who
understood the rich history The Drive has had in Chicago and who could
balance our past achievements with the need for innovation that is vital to
our future success. I’ve been a fan of Rob’s work for many years, and look
forward to watching him lead The Drive’s incredibly talented staff to new
heights.� Cressman begins his new duties immediately and can be reached at
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FCC Approves Online Public Files

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 10:37 AM PST
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The FCC today approved plans to move all radio station public files online.
All commercial stations in Top 50 markets that have five or more full-time
employees will be required to migrate their public and political
advertising files to the FCC hosted platform as soon as the rules go into
effect. All other stations will make the transition on March 1, 2018.
Broadcast television stations made the move in 2012. The new order will
have all broadcast and satellite radio operators and cable/satellite
providers follow suit.
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Gamut Seeks Full Washington Coverage

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 10:23 AM PST
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Hubbard Freeform The Gamut 103.5 WTOP-HD3 Washington DC could soon be
adding an analog signal over Washington and Montgomery County MD. Reston
Translators 98.3 W252DC Reston VA has applied to move to the Bethesda MD
tower utilized by co-owned 105.5 W288BS Reston with a directional 200 watts
at 189 meters (Coverage Map) rebroadcasting WTOP-HD3. The Gamut programming
is also heard on 820 WWFD Frederick MD and 104.5 W283CD Sterling VA. Reston
Translator is owned by Communications Attorney John Garziglia and his wife
Barbara. Their W288BS rebroadcasts Bluegrass Country 88.5 WAMU-HD3
Washington.
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Tommy Mattern Promoted To OM Of Emmis St. Louis

Posted: 28 Jan 2016 08:10 AM PST
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Emmis Communications has promoted Tommy Mattern to Operations Manager of
its four stations in St. Louis. Mattern, the longtime PD of Alternative
105.7 The Point KPNT, also has oversees CHR Now 96.3 KNOU since its launch
last January. Mattern will fill the duties most recently held by VP and
Director of Programming Rick Balis. Balis will continue on as Program
Director of Rock 94.7 KSHE. Along with Matterns promotion, Kyle Guderian
has been upped to Director of Marketing Events for Emmis St. Louis. In
addition to KSHE, KNOU and KPNT, Emmis owns Conservative Talk 97.1 KFTK in
the St. Louis market. Emmis/St. Louis announced two management changes as
part of a restructuring designed to position Emmis four St. Louis radio
stations for further growth and success: Tommy Mattern Named Operations
Manager. The 19-year veteran of Emmis St. Louis will be responsible for
overseeing programming at KFTK, KSHE, KNOU and KPNT. Since joining Emmis in
1996, he has programmed six different stations, and took KPNT (105.7-The
Point) to the #1 spot among adults 25-54 and 18-49. Kyle Guderian Named
Director of Marketing. In this role, he will consolidate all promotions and
event activity for Emmis four local stations. Most recently, Guderian split
duties as Director of Marketing for Emmis St. Louis and as Promotions
Director for KSHE-95. Both Tommy and Kyle are experienced veterans of the
radio industry who have made amazing contributions to our success, said
John Beck, Senior Vice President General Manager of Emmis Radio-St. Louis.
I am confident that their leadership and experience will create even
greater opportunities for all of our stations as we move ahead. Mattern
joined Emmis in 1996 as Assistant Program Director and Music Director of
Q-104. He was named program director of WALC (Alice) then WXTM (104.1) two
years later. Tommy then switched to 105.7 The Point as its Program
Director. Under Tommys leadership, KPNT became one of the most highly rated
Alternative radio stations in the country. He was nominated for RR Program
Director of the Year in 2006, 2008 and 2010. Mattern lives in Wildwood. In
2002, Guderian accepted the position of marketing and promotions director
at Emmis-owned 105.7 The Point (KPNT) and 104.1 The Mall (WMLL). He became
Emmis first director of Digital Solutions in 2008, before assuming the role
in 2009 of operations manager at 97.9 The Loop (WLUP) and Q101 (WKQX) in
Chicago, IL. He relocated back to St. Louis as marketing and promotions
director of KSHE 95 (KSHE) and K-HITS 96.3 (KIHT), and in 2014 was promoted
to director of marketing for all four Emmis St. Louis stations while also
being promotions director for KSHE. Guderian resides in Webster Groves.
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