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Joey Mitchell To Retire From 101.5 K-Hits Sacramento

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 01:49 PM PST
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After over 50 years in radio (the last 45 in Sacramento), Joey Mitchell
will retire from Results Radio Classic Hits 101.5 K-Hits KCCL
Woodland/Sacramento on Friday, March 26.

Mitchell joined then K-Hits 92.1 KCCL in 2007 moving with the station to
101.5 in 2013. Mitchell began his career at 94.3 KVFM San Fernando CA in
1971 and then came to Sacramento following a stint at 1440 KPRO Riverside.
He started in the market with a two month stint at 93.7 KPOP Roseville,
before joining Country 1140 KRAK as evening host in December 1975. Mitchell
would be promoted to morning host the following February and stay through
the stations move to 98.5 in 1996. After a two year stint in mornings at
Oldies Cool 101.1 KHYL, Mitchell returned to KRAK in its Classic Country
phase through quick frequency shifts from 98.5 to 93.7 to 1470 in the
aftermath of the late 90s consolidation.

Mitchell would spend two years in mornings at an unrelated Kool 101.9 KHYL
from 2001-2003 and then had a brief weekend stint as Christian AC 103.9 The
Fish KFIS-FM before joining KCCL.





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92Q Baltimore Debuts The AM Clique

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 01:20 PM PST
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Radio One Hip Hop 92Q 92.3 WERQ Baltimore will debut a new morning show,
The AM Clique hosted by Porkchop and AngelBaby on Monday, March 8.

Johnny PorkChop Doswell has been part of the station for nearly two decades
serving as a producer, former morning show co-host, and most recently
evening host. AngelBaby joins WERQ from Radio Ones Z107.9 WENZ Cleveland
where she was hosting middays. The Washington DC native also previously
worked on-air at Radio One stations in Detroit, Raleigh, Charlotte and BET.

The AM Clique replaces Radio Ones syndicated Morning Hustle at WERQ.

Radio One Baltimore is pleased to announce The A.M Clique with Porkchop and
AngelBaby. The show will be heard on WERQ-FM Baltimore, MD, weekdays from 6
am to 10 am EST.

The A.M Clique with Porkchop and AngelBaby is a local, high-energy morning
show that reflects the hip-hop lifestyle and culture. The A.M Clique with
Porkchop and AngelBaby bring their listeners a show that is entertaining
yet informative, complete with compelling interviews and some of the
hottest entertainers and high-profile community activists bringing
awareness to issues affecting the African American community.

Porkchop has been a staple in the Baltimore community for years. From
dancing to rapping to even becoming a DJ, Porkchop’s talents have taken him
straight to the top of his game. Not to mention he represents Coppin State
University and is also a member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Hard
work, humility and perseverance are just 3 of Porkchop’s attributes. The
late great Khia “K-Swift� Edgerton gave him his start on 92Q as the
producer of “Off The Hook Radio� with Reggie Reg. He moved up in the ranks
after that, becoming the co-host of “Rap Attack.� His sharp, funny wit got
him a spot on “The Big Phat Morning Show.� Shortly after, Porkchop joined
Squirrel Wyde, making the 2-man wrecking crew perfectly named “Animal
House.� Being on the radio for almost 18 years, there’s no telling where
Pork can go… SKY’S THE LIMIT!

Dj AngelBaby, launched her career in Washington DC. She served as a host
for The BET Music Matters Concert Series, guest host and correspondent for
BET Networks, a Dj for the Coors Light Sunday Night Football Series, Dj for
Nike’s Annual Women’s Half Marathon, and numerous events across the
country. AngelBaby also serves as the official DJ for national recording
artist Kash Doll. Dj AngelBaby has been featured in Hip Hop publications
like The Fader, Source Magazine, and Hip Hop Weekly alongside her career
achievements. Moreover, Dj AngelBaby is the founder of Urban Artemis, a
non-profit organization geared towards uplifting and educating the youth
with a special interest in mentoring young girls. Dj AngelBaby is a
Violator All-Star Dj, Howard University graduate, and a proud Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority member.

Together, this dynamic duo is excited and ready to provide relevant content
and entertainment within their show, along with establishing a strong
connection to the audience.

Howard Mazer, General Manager, stated, “Porkchop and DJ AngelBaby are two
very strong radio talents who have an authentic connection to their
audience, and I am confident that the show will be a huge draw for the
local listening audience.�



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Drake Launches Sound 42 On SiriusXM

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:22 AM PST
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After announcing a partnership with Drake in July 2019, SiriusXM launched
Sound 42 on Thursday evening.

Taking its name from the artists OVO Sound record label, the channel
debuted at 10:30pm last night with a new episode of Drakes OVO Sound Radio
show that previously aired on Apple Musics Beats 1 channel from 2015-2018.
The show led into the debut of music from his new EP at midnight.

SiriusXM signed Drake in July 2019 to what it called the largest agreement
it and subsidiary Pandora have executed with a major recording artist. The
deal was set to include the dedicated station, curated music and
collaborations with Drake and other creative talent.

SiriusXMs channel listing describes the new channel as The vision of
multi-platinum recording artist and OVO Sound Co-founder Drake. A radio
experience reflecting his interests in music and culture from all walks of
life. Expect boundary-pushing hip hop and RB alongside global vibes from
the Caribbean, Latin America, The U.K. and beyond. The channel’s flagship
show is OVO Sound Radio a weekly, “musical art gallery� hosted and curated
by OVO Co-Founder Oliver El-Khatib.

The only official word of the channel launch came a little over an hour
ahead of time via a tweet from Drake himself.

Going live tonight at 10:30pm EST with the return of OVO Sound Radio and
the launch of our 24 hour station SOUND 42 a new experience on @SIRIUSXM
https://t.co/QXlDN8OiwW pic.twitter.com/gYPut193tB

- Drizzy (@Drake) March 5, 2021





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KPLZ Morning Show Exits In Sinclair Layoffs

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 06:25 AM PST
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Sinclair Broadcast Group announced layoffs on Wednesday affecting five
percent of their total workforce. The largest operator of local television
stations also owns four radio stations in Seattle.

Among the exits from the company are the Curt, Corine & Leonard morning
show at Hot AC Star 101.5 KPLZ Seattle. Curt Kruse joined KPLZ as afternoon
host in 2002. Corine McKenzie began with the station in 1996 as part of the
morning show, then teamed with Kruse in afternoons in 2004 until their move
to mornings in December 2018. Leonard Barokas had been with the station
since 1991 and has served as morning show producer since 1994 and also
served as Assistant Program Director.

PugetSound.media adds that KPLZs Music Director has exited. Alisa Hashimoto
joined then CHR Z101.5 as a sales assistant in 1989 before moving to the
programming side.



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Tom Kreutzian Joins Townsquare Faribault/Owatonna As Market President

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 05:35 AM PST
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Townsquare Media has appointed Tom Kreutzian as Market President/CRO for
their Faribault/Owatonna MN operations.

Kreutzian joins Townsquare after just shy of 20 years at cable operator
Charter/Spectrum, where he most recently served as Director of Sales.

Townsquare Media Inc. announced that Tom Kreutzian has joined the Company
as Market President and Chief Revenue Officer for its Faribault/Owatonna
local media cluster. Mr. Kreutzian will lead the local media team and their
“Local First� strategy in both Faribault and Owatonna, which includes four
top local media brands: KRFO-AM, KRFO-FM, KQCL-FM, and KDHL-AM. He will
report to Townsquare Regional Vice President Kelly Quinn.

“There is an immense opportunity to partner with local businesses in this
area stretching far south of the Twin Cities, which composes a large
population base,� said Mr. Quinn. “We are already super-serving some of
these areas with outstanding community involvement. And now, under Tom’s
leadership and with his digital acumen, we will be able to not only better
leverage our recently upgraded radio signals, but also better prescribe our
incredible digital solutions, providing our business partners a fantastic
path to growth.�

“I am so excited to be a part of Townsquare Media,� said Mr. Kreutzian.
“Their dedication to the local communities they serve is outstanding and I
can’t wait to be a part of that local focus in Faribault and Owatonna.�

Townsquare COO Local Media, Erik Hellum added, “We made the strategic
decision that the Faribault/Owatonna market needed a dedicated local Market
President in order to best serve our local team, our community and our
clients, and with Tom’s local roots and extensive media experience, he is
absolutely the right person for that job. We are so glad to have Tom on our
team.�

Prior to joining Townsquare, Mr. Kreutzian spent the last 20 years with
Spectrum Reach (formerly Charter Communications) overseeing sales for
several markets throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.



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Station Sales Week Of 3/5

Posted: 05 Mar 2021 04:30 AM PST
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Gary Wings Desert Broadcasters LLC sells Conservative Talk KGX Real Talk
920 KKGX/99.1 K256CU Palm Springs and Adult Standards 1340 KWXY/92.3 K222DA
Catherdal City CA to Louie Comellas IVox Radio for $105,000. Comellas 68700
Dinah Shore Dr LLC purchased the stations studio building in January for
$549,000. The buyers website currently features a countdown clock to April
1.

Jeff Andrulonis Colonial Radio Group Inc. sells Country Carolina Country
93.9 WMIR Atlantic Beach/Myrtle Beach SC to Steve Clendenins Maryland Media
One for $500,000. Clendenin owns 1330 WHGM Havre de Grace MD and its
translators and is in the process of acquiring 1480 WCNS/97.3 W247CX
Latrobe and 910 WXJX Apollo/98.7 W254CR Latrobe PA from LHTC Media.

Mel Wheeler Inc. fills out its Roanoke cluster with the purchase of Classic
Rock 97.9 The Planet WZZU Lynchburg from Todd Robinsons WVJT LLC. for
$330,000. WZZU will be the companys eighth full powered signal in the
market, with a ninth station 97.7 WVBB serving the market not counting
towards the ownership limits because its COL is not within the
Roanoke/Lynchburg market definition.

Creative Media Incorporated sells Sports 92.7 KASR Vilonia AR to Bobby
Caldwells EAB of Morrilton for $525,000. KASR rimshots the eastern portions
of the Little Rock market.

Jasper and Mable Tarts Benson-Dunn Broadcasting sells Classic
Country/Southern Gospel 1130 WPYB Benson NC to Henry Russell McLamb Sr. and
Henry Russell McLamb Jr. for $190,000.

Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa sells 91.3 KWTH Barstow CA to Advance
Ministries for $30,000. KWTH currently simulcasts Christian Preaching 107.9
K-Wave KWVE San Clemente, but will switch to the Christian AC Celebration
Radio network based at Advances 91.1 KNLB Lake Havasu City AZ.

CRCI LLC. donates Catholic St. Bernadette Radio 94.3 WPMJ
Chillicothe/Peoria IL to fellow Catholic operator Covenant Network.