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Domain Insight 5/25: Sunny To Set In Albuquerque?

Posted: 26 May 2021 02:06 PM PDT
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A change appears to be on the way to Vanguard Media Classic Hits Sunny
101.3 KRKE-FM Albuquerque.

Plus an upcoming Townsquare Media flip and two more iHeartMedia
registrations teasing changes.
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Townsquare Names Rich De Sisto As WCHR-FM Brand Manager; Promotes Two
Others In Monmouth/Ocean

Posted: 26 May 2021 07:56 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...onmouth-ocean/



Townsquare Media has made three staffing announcements at its
Monmouth/Ocean NJ cluster.

Rich De Sisto has been named Brand Manager/afternoon host at Classic Rock
105.7 The Hawk WCHR-FM Manahawkin. De Sisto joins the station from weekends
at Beasleys Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK Philadelphia. He has previously
programmed AC 99.5 WJBR-FM Wilmington DE, Rock 106.3 WAMX Huntington WV,
and Rock 103.7 WMGM-FM Atlantic City NJ. He has also held APD/MD roles at
100.7 WZXL Wildwood NJ and Variety Hits 95.7 Ben-FM WBEN-FM Philadelphia.

The company has also promoted Matt Ryan from APD to Program Director of Hot
AC 94.3 The Point WJLK Asbury Park. Ryan has been with the station for
eleven years and previously hosted the syndicated Hot AC version of Pop
Crush Nights.

WJLK evening host Jim Guiliano has also taken on the role of Promotions
Programming Coordinator for the cluster.

Townsquare Media of Monmouth-Ocean, the Jersey Shore’s #1 local media
company, today announced they are growing and are proud to announce one new
hire and two internal promotions.

New to the team, Rich De Sisto is returning home to the Jersey Shore as
Brand Manager for 105.7 The Hawk (WCHR-FM). He will also host afternoon
drive on the station. De Sisto said, “I am very excited to return to my
Jersey Shore radio roots and help lead The Hawk. I am grateful to everyone
on the leadership team including Kurt Johnson, Jim Antes and JB Wilde for
this opportunity. Growing up in NJ, I landed my first radio gig at
Townsquare’s WPST in Trenton. 34 years later I have come full circle.� De
Sisto’s recent career stops include WMGK and WBEN in Philadelphia, and WJBR
in Wilmington.

Matt Ryan has earned an elevation to Brand Manager of 94.3 The Point
(WJLK-FM). Bringing years of experience and success as afternoon drive
talent and Assistant Brand Manager for the station, Ryan said, “Over the
past 11 years I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of the Jersey Shore’s
heritage community leader, The Point. Now, I look forward to leading this
brand and its uber-talented personalities into the future. The sky’s the
limit!�

Night personality Jim Guiliano takes the position of Promotions
Programming Coordinator for the local cluster. He commented, “Thank you to
JB and Jim for the opportunity. I am very grateful and I am thrilled to
continue building tremendous working relationships with our local partners
in the Jersey Shore market.�

Of these appointments, Market President Jim Antes says, “We are growing and
thriving locally on the Jersey Shore. I am thrilled that Rich is joining
our Jersey Shore Family of radio stations. With his proven track record in
Classic Rock he’ll make The Hawk soar! (Yes I said that.) Matt is an
incredible radio personality, a Jersey Boy with tons of creativity, talent
and passion and I’m proud to elevate him to lead The Point. And Jim has
earned this promotion with his incredible local content and his energy and
passion for live and local on air, online, and events. Our Director of
Content, JB Wilde, is building a great team that will widen our lead in the
market.�




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SiriusXM Launches Andy Cohen's Kiki Lounge Channel

Posted: 26 May 2021 07:14 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...ounge-channel/



SiriusXM is launching a second channel branded by Andy Cohen.

Cohen, whose name adorns the Entertainment Talk Radio Andy, will launch
Andy Cohens Kiki Lounge today at noon on Channel 312. The channel is
described as deep cuts from artists that he loves featuring personally
crafted and curated eclectic mix of music, reflecting Andys musical palette
across a variety of moods and occasions enjoyable for his loyal fans and
worthy of music lovers with music from Madonna, John Mayer, Cher, U2, Diana
Ross, B-52s, Aretha Franklin and many more.

The channel will feature a weekly show Night Work Radio hosted by Jake
Shears of the Scissor Sisters on Fridays at 9pm eastern. The show is
described as the singer and performer entertaining listeners with an hour
of unadulterated and unfiltered fun with DJ Sammy Jo spinning house, tech
house, filthy electro and dirty disco.

SiriusXM announced today that Andy Cohen, producer, and television and
radio host, will launch Andy Cohens Kiki Lounge, an exclusive new music
channel on SiriusXM beginning today, May 26.

Andy Cohen invites listeners to his Kiki Lounge to discover deep cuts from
artists that he loves. The channel will feature a personally crafted and
curated eclectic mix of music, reflecting Andys musical palette across a
variety of moods and occasions enjoyable for his loyal fans and worthy of
music lovers. Subscribers will hear music from Madonna, John Mayer, Cher,
U2, Diana Ross, B-52s, Aretha Franklin and many more. Every night will be a
vibe at the Kiki Lounge with a different set from DJs including Chris
Malinchak, Nora En Pure, Robbie Leslie, DJ Lina, DJ Bill Coleman, DJ Sammy
Jo and Purple Disco Machine.

The channel will launch with Andys Most Played, a specialty show featuring
Andy Cohens top songs from artists including Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, John
Mayer, Madonna, U2, Whitney Houston and more.

This is a pure passion project for me; Ive been making mix tapes for my
friends since mixtapes were a thing, and this is the ultimate expression of
sharing my love of music with my (virtual) pals, said Andy Cohen.

Ever since we began working with Andy six years ago, he has proven to be a
creative and evanescent programmer and talent, and when we went to him with
an idea for a full time music channel, Andy was intrigued, said Scott
Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. Now we are
wholly unsurprised that he is delivering a music channel that will be
infectious with good vibes and a sense of naughty fun. We are excited to
bring Andys Kiki Lounge to life wherever you listen to SiriusXM.

To celebrate the launch of the new channel, Andy Cohens Kiki Lounge will
have specialty programming all throughout Memorial Day Weekend. The
All-Star Kiki Weekend will feature special guests including Kelly Ripa,
Anderson Cooper, Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda
Kotb, Willie Geist, Henry Winkler, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Bevy Smith and
more hand-picking surprising songs from the artists that they love.
Listeners can tune into the All-Star Kiki Weekend Saturday, May 29 through
Monday, May 31.

Additionally, Jake Shears from Scissor Sisters will host a weekly show,
Night Work Radio. The show will feature the singer and performer
entertaining listeners with an hour of unadulterated and unfiltered fun
with DJ Sammy Jo spinning house, tech house, filthy electro and dirty
disco. Night Work Radio with Jake Shears will air Friday nights at 9:00 pm
ET.

Andy Cohens Kiki Lounge will launch on Wednesday, May 26 at 12:00 pm ET and
will be available to listeners nationwide on SiriusXM radios (channel 312)
and on the SXM App.

From now through June 8, non-subscribers can get Andy Cohens Kiki Lounge
channel as part of the SiriusXM Listen Free Event. During this event,
SiriusXM will feature a sampling of over 100 SiriusXM channels including
ad-free music of every kind, plus sports, talk, news and entertainment
available to non-subscribers on inactive SiriusXM radios in their car and
on the SXM App, with no credit card required. Go to
siriusxm.com/listenfreeevent to learn more.

To get even more Andy Cohen listeners can tune in to SiriusXMs Radio Andy.
Radio Andy features 24/7 content produced and curated by Andy Cohen, and
features the latest in pop culture, celebrities, lifestyle, news and more.
Andy Cohen hosts Andy Cohen Live, which airs Mondays and Wednesdays, on
Radio Andy. Additional shows on the channel include Jeff Lewis Live,
Bevelations with Bevy Smith, Dan Rathers America, Reality Checked with Amy
Phillips, Sandyland with Sandra Bernhard and others.



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Greg Alexander Rises To iHeartMedia Minneapolis Market President

Posted: 26 May 2021 06:33 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...ket-president/



iHeartMedia has announced the promotion of Greg Alexander to Market
President for its Minneapolis cluster.

Alexander has been with the cluster since 2012 serving as SVP/Sales until
2016 and Regional Senior VP of Sales since adding oversight of Milwaukee,
Madison, Eau Claire and Rochester MN. He previously held Sales management
roles for Clear Channel and SBS in Miami and was an Account Executive for
Interep.

He succeeds Jeff Tyler as Market President in Minneapolis. Tyler relocated
to Madison WI as Area President for Madison and Milwaukee in February.

iHeartMedia announced that Greg Alexander has been elevated to Market
President. iHeartMedia Minneapolis has a strong cross-platform presence and
includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and
digital — encompassing more than six stations comprised of music, talk and
news formats.

iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple
platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company.
As Market President, Alexander will be responsible for overseeing
programming, advertising and operations across iHeartMedia Minneapolis
stations. He will report to Scott Hopeck, Division President for
iHeartMedia.

“Greg’s extensive experience qualified him for this role, but more
importantly his team lifted him into it, which is a testament to his
leadership,� said Hopeck. “I’m confident that Greg and his team will lead
our Minneapolis operation to new heights.�

Alexander is a media veteran with more than 20 years of experience in radio
industry sales. He began his career with Interep National Radio Sales,
Inc., quickly moving into a leadership role with Spanish Broadcasting
System out of Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Alexander was named Director of
National Sales and later promoted to General Sales Manager for iHeartMedia
Miami before relocating to Minneapolis in 2012 to serve as Senior Vice
President of Sales for iHeartMedia’s Minneapolis market. In 2016 his role
expanded to oversee advertising efforts for the Western Great Lakes Region
including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire and Rochester.
Alexander is a graduate of Syracuse University, where he earned a degree in
broadcast journalism.

“This is an incredible opportunity to work with some of the country’s best
brands and the industry’s brightest minds,� said Alexander. “I look forward
to collaborating with the programming, advertising, and operations teams
while helping elevate the Minneapolis market.�



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Red Dirt Rises In Fort Smith

Posted: 26 May 2021 04:37 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/2...in-fort-smith/



G2 Media Group launched Texas/Red Dirt Country Red Dirt 96.7 1580 KAGE Van
Buren/96.7 K244FJ Fort Smith AR on Monday.

Justin Pettit, who hosts 11am-5pm on co-owned Variety Hits Mix 105.1 KXMX
Muldrow OK, will anchor mornings on the new station as well.

G2 purchased then 1580 KHGG from Pharis Broadcasting last October for
$34,000 and then added the translator in November from Edgewater
Broadcasting for $18,240.75. In addition to KXMX, G2 Media Group also owns
Southern Gospel “98.7 The Cross� 1650 KFSW/98.7 K254AM Fort Smith



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Deadline: KFI Radios Tim Conway Jr. & Producer Sheron Bellio Suspended Over
Anti-Asian Skit

Posted: 25 May 2021 04:54 PM PDT
https://deadline.com/2021/05/kfi-rad...it-1234763891/