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Boston Globe: Hot 96.9s morning show rises to the top - and stays there

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 12:40 PM PST
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Hot 103.7 New Orleans Sets On-Air/Programming Staff

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 12:32 PM PST
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Entercom has finally gotten around to officially announcing the launch of
Urban AC Hot 103.7 1350 WWWL/103.7 W279DF New Orleans.

The station, which launched on February 9, also announced its morning and
afternoon on-air personalities. Abraham Big Abe Johnson, who previously
hosted mornings at Cumulus Urban Power 102.9 KKND in the market joins WWWL
for mornings. Terrence Terry Bello Burton joins the station as MD/Afternoon
host. Bello most recently hosted weekends at Cumulus Radio 103.9 WNBM New
York and has worked in Cleveland, Detroit, and Atlanta as well as hosting
the syndicated Soul Lounge from 2001-2012.

Tom Jammer Naylor, PD of sister CHR B97 WEZB has added those duties for
WWWL.

Entercom today announced the launch of Hot 103.7 FM, a new RB station in
New Orleans airing the hottest RB hits from the 1990’s, the 2000’s and
today. The station will join Entercom New Orleans’s robust roster of
stations, including WWL 870 AM/ 105.3 FM, B97 FM, Magic 101.9 FM and Bayou
95.7 FM. Following Entercom’s strategy of delivering best in class locally
curated content, Hot 103.7 FM will be the only RB station in New Orleans to
host live and local programming in morning drive.

“We are focused on delivering the content and music that we know listeners
in New Orleans are looking for,� said Chris Claus, vice president and
market manager, Entercom New Orleans. “The combination of well-known and
live local talent and the RB hits that fans want to hear on 103.7 FM is a
magical one that has not been on the dial in New Orleans.�

The station debuts with the kickoff of “Big Abe in the Morning�, hosted by
Abraham “Big Abe� Johnson. Johnson is an on-air veteran in New Orleans and
has previously worked as a producer and assistant program director in the
market. In afternoon drive, Hot 103.7 FM will air Terrence “Terry Bello�
Burton. Burton is a recognized on-air personality and hosted the
nationally syndicated “Soul Lounge�. He will also serve as the station’s
assistant program director and music director. Tom “Jammer� Naylor will
serve as the program director for Hot 103.7 FM and will continue his role
as the program director for B97 FM. Jay Dixon, urban radio veteran, will
serve as a consultant to the station.


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Sean Ross: Why Did CHRs Mid-80s Hot Streak End?

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 11:17 AM PST
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FM 106.1 Milwaukee Debuts New Morning Show

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 10:20 AM PST
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iHeartMedia Country FM 106.1 WMIL Waukesha/Milwaukee is revamping its
morning show as Ridder, Scott and Shannen.

Ridder moves up from the afternoon slot he has held for the past three
years to join Scott Dolphin and Shannen Oesterreich following the
retirement this week of Karen Dalessandro and exit of Tony Radar Hess.
Scott, Karen Radar had hosted mornings at the station together since 1998.
Oesterreich joined the show last year after working in promotions and
digital for the cluster since 2012.

FM106.1, Milwaukees Best Country radio station, announced today the debut
of their new morning show, Ridder, Scott and Shannen, effective
immediately. Ridder, Scott and Shannen will broadcast weekdays from 5 a.m.
10 a.m.

“I am excited to introduce Ridder, Scott, and Shannen to the FM106.1
listener family,� said Kerry Wolfe, Senior Vice President of Programming
for iHeartMedia Milwaukee. “This trio has the energy and humor to get your
mornings started. Their knowledge and passion for the Milwaukee community
and country music make them a perfect team for FM106.1.�

Born and raised in Richfield, Shannen grew up listening FM106.1 and
discovered a passion for country music. Her radio career began with an
internship in the station’s promotion department her freshman year of
college. After five years with the company, Shannen is now the newest
member of the FM106.1 morning show.

Ridder, a three-year vetern of the afternoon drivetime show, will move to
mornings joining Shannen and current morning host Scott.

FM106.1 is a leading media outlet in the Milwaukee market and its content
is available across multiple platforms, including its broadcast station;
online via its branded digital site; mobile; and social, with nationwide
listening through iHeartRadio, the all-in-one streaming music and live
radio service – with its more than a billion downloads and 95 million
registered users.


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WBAV/WPEG Charlotte Revamp On-Air Lineups

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 10:02 AM PST
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Beasley Media Urban Power 98 97.9 WPEG Concord and Urban AC V101.9 WBAV
Gastonia/Charlotte have made changes to their on-air lineups.

At WPEG, MD/afternoon host Brian Mr. Incognito Robinson moves to mornings
as part of the Maddhouse Morning Show. He will be supplanted in afternoons
by local music promoter John Sport E. Odie Adams. Rounding out the changes,
WPEG brings Ya Girl Nikki in for nights from weekends at sister Foxy 99.1
WZFX Fayetteville.

At WBAV, all dayparts other than the syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show
will see new occupants although the station will bring former afternoon
host Derrick Fly Ty Jacobs back to host local morning inserts. Music
Director Cortney Hicks will move from afternoons to middays from 10am-3pm.
Former WPEG morning co-host/comedian Tone X returns to the market as
afternoon host from 3-7pm. The lineup will be rounded out by the addition
of Stu Hanna’s Baby Boy Robinson to voicetrack nights. Robinson previously
worked in the Charlotte market at 92.7 WCHH and most recently hosted
afternoons at iHeartMedias 95.7 The Beat WBTP Tampa.

Kenneth DJ Rham Blackmon will join both stations as Production/Imaging
Director. Blackman was APD/Production Director at Radio-Ones Charlotte
cluster until moving to Atlanta in 2012.

Beasley Media Group’s V 101.9/WBAV-FM “Your Favorite Throwbacks and Todays
RB!� announces details of recent staff alignments.

Cortney Hicks, who has served as afternoon talent, will shift into her new
role as the Daytime announcer from 10am – 3pm. She will also continue her
duties as V 101.9 Music Director.

“The on air finesse that Cortney brought to afternoons, will be the jolt
that we need in middays. She has a unique ability to make every listener
believe she’s their personal friend,� noted Operations Manager Jeff
Anderson.

With Cortney Hicks moving to middays, this means that the afternoon
position will be filled by a familiar friend, named Tone X. Tone X has
performed on a wide array of platforms. He was a mainstay as writer and
talent on BET’s “The Mo’Nique Show�, and currently still tours with
comedian and Academy Award winning actress Mo’Nique. Tone-X was previously
one of the co-host of “No Limit Larry and the Morning Madd House� on WPEG
Power 98 FM for 12 years, and is now making his return as the new Afternoon
host on WBAV from 3pm – 7pm.

WBAV also welcomes back Derrick “Fly Ty� Jacobs. Fly Ty was previously on
WBAV as afternoon drive co-host, and has also worked within the Charlotte
market, but now “The People’s Host� is back with Beasley. Listeners may
hear Fly Ty during programming, Monday – Friday 6am – 10am.

“It feels good to welcome back someone like Fly Ty, who has made his mark
in the community,� added Anderson. “We’ve missed him during his brief
absence from radio!�

Kenneth “DJ Rham� Blackmon makes his way back to Charlotte after being away
since 2012 when he was Assistant PD / Production Director for Radio One
WQNC/WPZS. He recently worked with CBS in Atlanta and also worked
independently with his personal production company. DJ Rham is now back as
the Production/Imaging Director for WBAV/WPEG.

“Rham has always had an ear and the originality for production, and has
managed to be a creative genius in story-telling, through imaging and
production,� commented Anderson.

After taking an extended break from radio, Stu “Hanna’s Baby Boy� Robinson
has made his return to the Carolinas. Stu was most recently afternoon drive
talent / Music Director for WBTP Tampa. Stu also previously worked in
Charlotte for Radio One’s WCHH when it was Hot 92.7. Stu is now back on air
with WBAV, tracking evenings, 7pm Midnight.

“All of these positive changes are a reminder that I am thankful to my GM
Bill Schoening,� said Anderson. “I have been given a chance to build a team
of talented radio professionals who can raise the bar of radio excellence
in the Queen City.�



Beasley Media Group’s Power 98/WPEG-FM “Charlotte’s Plug For New Hip-Hop
and RB!� announces details of recent staff changes.

After an extensive search, Jeff Anderson has hired Ya Girl Nikki for the
Evening host on Power 98, heard weekdays from 7pm – Midnight. Nikki most
recently served as a part-time on air announcer at WPEG’s sister station
(WZFX) in Fayetteville, NC.

Nikki’s talent has caught my attention for years!� said Operations Manager
Jeff Uzi D Anderson. “I’m totally convinced that Nikki’s impressive work
ethic, excellence in production, and outstanding energy will bring a needed
boost to Charlotte’s airwaves.�

Additionally, Brian Mr. Incognito Robinson, who has served as afternoon
talent, will shift into his new role as a new member of The Maddhouse
Morning Show. He will also continue his duties as Power 98 Music Director.

“Mr. Incognito has proven himself as a creative and multi-talented team
player, said Anderson. “His addition to the morning team is not only a
major move, but he also compliments the team for a thriving future as an
elite live and local morning show.�

With Mr. Incognito moving to mornings, this means that the afternoon
position will be filled by newcomer John Sport E. Odie Adams. Sport E. Odie
is well known in Charlotte and has established a highly respectable and
reputable street presence in the Queen City. He will host the afternoon
shift from 3p.m.-7p.m., Monday through Friday.

“Sport E. Odie brings his impressive work ethic and passion for branding
which he has already seen major success with in Charlotte,� Added
Anderson. “With his infectious energy and work he is already doing in the
community, he is more than ready to take our team to new levels of success!�


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Station Sales Week of 3/10

Posted: 10 Mar 2017 04:30 AM PST
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Culver Communications is selling Standards Timeless WECK 1230 WECK/102.9
W275BB Cheektowaga/Buffalo NY to William Ostranders Radio One Buffalo Inc.
for $655,000. The buyer has spent the previous 16 years working in sales
for Entercom Buffalo and as host of Buffalo Means Business on 930 WBEN
under then name Buddy Shula. He previously worked on-air at multiple
stations in Buffalo and Rochester.

Lisa Stiglets and Elizabeth McQueens JLE, Inc. is acquiring Country C96.7
KCIL Gray and Regional Mexican 1490 KJIN Houma LA from My Home Team Media
for $725,000 and will begin operating the stations via LMA on March 15.
Stiglets is currently the General Manager of Coast Radio Group in Biloxi
owner by her parents John Morgan Dowdy and Alice Dowdy along with other
stations across the southeast. My Home Team Media retains Classic Rock LA
106.3 KXOR-FM Thibodeaux in the Houma market.

Cactus Communications sells 1590 KKAY White Castle/Baton Rouge LA to
Liberty In Christ Jesus Ministry for $182,000. The buyer began operating
KKAY via Time Brokerage Agreement in January 2014 and the sale filing
coincides with the final monthly payment going towards the purchase price.


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Bonneville Sells Phoenix AM To Cesar Chavez Foundation

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 04:07 PM PST
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Bonneville has sold 860 KMVP Phoenix to Cesar Chavez Foundations Farmworker
Educational Radio Network, Inc. for $800,000.

The foundation currently owns shared-time 88.3 KNAI Phoenix, which operates
from 5:00am to 7:30pm daily as part of its Regional Mexican La Campesina
network. The acquisition of KMVP follows a consent decree with the FCC last
year to swap its Visalia CA market station for a commercial frequency for
airing commercials on a non-commercial license. This sale now gives the
group a commercial allocation in Phoenix. Is a sale of its part of 88.3 or
swap for a translator the next play to make the group legal in Phoenix?

860 KMVP had been airing a brokered Gospel format in recent years. A new
LMA with the buyer will start in April.

This is to announce that a contract has been signed and an application is
being filed with the FCC for the transfer of radio station KMVP-AM,
Phoenix, Arizona from Bonneville International Corporation to Farmworker
Educational Radio Network, Inc.

The Seller, Bonneville International Corporation is a Utah corporation.
Bonneville also owns radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and
Seattle, along with TV and newspaper in Salt Lake City.

The Buyer, Farmworker Educational Radio Network, Inc. is a California
corporation that owns and operates stations in Arizona, California, Nevada,
and Washington.

KMVP-AM operates at 860 kHz, with 0.940kW day; 1.0kW night. KALIL CO.,
INC. is the exclusive broker for this transaction.


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SBS Syndicates El Terrible From Chicago To Los Angeles & San Francisco

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 03:52 PM PST
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Spanish Broadcasting System has begun syndicating La Ley 107.9 WLEY
Aurora/Chicago morning hosts Terry El Terrible Cortez, Kristel La Kristy
Yañez, and Johnny El Perro Orta on their co-owned stations in Los Angeles
and San Francisco.

The show has relocated to La Raza 97.9 KLAX-FM East Los Angeles where it
replaces El Vacilon de la Mañana hosted by Ramon “El Monchies� Moran, Felix
Castillo, and El Compadre Pop in the 6-10am daypart. It also will be airing
on La Raza 93.3 KRZZ San Francisco.

Both Cortez and Yañez joined WLEY in 2014 from Univisions 101.9 KSCA Los
Angeles where they were parts of the syndicated Piolin show from 2001-2013.

Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. (OTCQX: SBSAA) (SBS), today announced that
El Terrible (The Terrible,) the most recognizable personality of Latin
radio, Terry Cortez El Terrible, premiered on Thursday, March 9 from 6
am-10am (PST) on 97.9FM La Raza in Los Angeles, 93.3FM La Raza in San
Francisco / San Jose and in La Ley 107.9FM in Chicago, simultaneously. The
cast of the show consists of El Terrible, Kristel Yañez La Kristy and
Johnny Orta El Perro. Listeners can listen online for free through the
LaMusica App available on smartphones and mobile devices.

The four hour live show will air Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. Pacific time simultaneously at our stations 97.9 FM La Raza in
Los Angeles, 93.3 FM La Raza in San Francisco / San Jose and In Chicago
through La Ley 107.9FM. Broadcasting live every morning from the 97.9 FM La
Raza studios in Los Angeles, El Terrible will reach listeners from coast to
coast.

El Terrible will present the news of the day with its peculiar and unique
style, surprise interviews with stars and celebrities, engagement from
listeners, jokes, music, and the beloved radio characters El Pesado de
Sinaloa / Capo del Tunel, Mini Terry, Citripio Perez, The Detective, The
Notiloco, Dr. J and Dr. Z.

The one-of-a-kind humor, vibrant and inspiring energy and entertaining
public image of El Terrible are featured in the new 4-hour Spanish program
Monday through Friday. El Terrible is a fun family program that
incorporates the best regional Mexican music, the latest news and
information of interest to Latinos and a wide range of guests who share
their views and opinions on topical issues and relevant trends spanning
different Hispanic markets in the US. Guests include immigration lawyers,
doctors and health specialists, entertainment personalities, athletes and
politicians, among others.

Juan Carlos Hidalgo, Vice President of Programming for SBS Radio on the
West Coast, said: Not very often do you have the opportunity to have one of
the most talented personalities in Spanish media on your team and thats
what happened with El Terrible. Since I met El Terrible in 2013, I have had
the privilege and pleasure to work with him for many years. His
relationship with his fans is undeniably intimate and he possesses a
proven ability to attract the biggest stars in the entertainment world.

El Terrible show will be available on LaMusica App for smartphones and
other mobile devices, as well as on the Internet at
http://979laraza.lamusica.com, http://yosoyraza.lamusica.com,
http://laley1079.lamusica.com.

We are very excited to premiere El Terrible to listeners nationally with
its official launch Thursday on three of the most listened to radio
stations in the US, said Jesus Salas, Executive Vice President of
Programming and Multiplatform Coordinator for SBS. We do not want anyone to
miss a single moment of their new show. We are going to provide a morning
program to listeners thats spontaneous, passionate and unpredictable.

Im happy to announce that starting March 9, Ill be able to reach millions
of listeners in Los Angeles, San Francisco / San Jose and Chicago, said
Alberto Cortez, El Terrible. I am honored that SBS has given me this
incredible opportunity to have my own syndicated program. Im excited to
hear that my listeners can tune in from their homes, in their car or
through their smartphones. Were going to have a good time!

Details from the cast of El Terrible:

Terry Cortez El Terrible is a clear example that dreams do come true and
that based on perseverance and effort you reach your goal. For more than
two decades, he has developed an extensive professional career in the media
with a natural ability of entertaining his audience.

Kimberly Kristel Yáñez has been involved in radio for years. Shes played an
essential part in the El Terrible show with her voice, charisma and
enthusiasm. Radio has taught me many things mainly responsibility,
appreciating my culture and mastering my Spanish.

Do not miss the national premiere of El Terrible (The Terrible) this
Thursday, March 9th from 6AM-10AM PST exclusively at 97.9FM La Raza in Los
Angeles, 93.3FM La Raza in San Francisco / San Jose and in La Ley 107.9FM
in Chicago simultaneously. For more information, please visit
http://979laraza.lamusica.com, http://yosoyraza.lamusica.com,
http://laley1079.lamusica.com


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