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May 14, 2013
10 Questions with ... Jess WalkerBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
Bachelor's in Telecomm - Master's Business both from Texas Tech. Started working for Walker BC in 2007 as promotions assistant. Worked as Account Executive, Music Director, Program Director, Station Manager and now OM/VP of Operations for our four station cluster.
1. What led to the launch of 105.7?
We had the opportunity to pick up an underpowered signal in the market and fill a programming hole. Alternative is the fastest growing format in the country thanks to some major crossover bands. We are a college town and this segment of rock was underrepresented.
2. Tell us about your decision to pick up the USRN-syndicated Dave And Jimmy Morning Show?
We picked up Dave And Jimmy because we wanted a morning show that wouldn't alienate one gender. Typical rock morning shows are so male oriented that the average female listener isn't interested. Dave And Jimmy come from CHR and their show relates to both genders. Current alternative crosses over with CHR in big ways. We want to have a balanced audience and that starts in the morning. Plus, Dave And Jimmy are funny.
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May 7, 2013
10 Questions with ... Charese Fruge
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Charese Fruge' is a Louisiana native and has been in the radio business for 21 years. She is currently the Program Director of Mix 94.1 and X107.5 in Las Vegas. She's spent the last 5 years programming radio in multiple markets like Los Angeles, ...
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April 30, 2013
10 Questions with ... Robin Roth
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Somewhere along the line, while working at the UCSD radio station, KSDT, someone told me I had a pretty good set of pipes and I should explore those options. I had never even thought of becoming a disc jockey. Sure, I had won an occasional ...
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April 23, 2013
10 Questions with ... Brian Kramp & Jon Adler
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Kramp: Nine years at Saga Communications WLZR/Milwaukee -Overnights, Nights, Afternoons and Production. Adler: WMMM/Madison part-time from 1997-2000. Also worked in TV news. Email: Brian Kramp - kramp@milwaukeeradio.com & Jon Adler - ...
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April 16, 2013
10 Questions with ... Nerf
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: I started out driving the van for KROQ in February of 1998, and dabbled a little in Pirate Radio (KBLT) at the same time. In June of 1999 I got a gig as a board-op and promo assistant at KTCL in my hometown of Denver. I worked my way up through ...
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April 9, 2013
10 Questions with ... Dave Jackson
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Started with computer science. Decided I hated it. Started radio as a mixer/imaging assistant at WFBC. Expanded the mix show to a few other stations. Ended up at WHZT/Greenville. 1. How did you become interested in radio? Vodka in a DJ booth ...
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April 2, 2013
10 Questions with ... Kevin Callahan
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Operations Manager for Clear Channel in Colorado Springs & Pueblo; RVPP for Pamal Broadcasting overseeing stations in NY, VT & FL; and I've been in San Diego since October 2010. 1. How did you become interested in radio? Growing up my closest ...
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March 26, 2013
10 Questions with ... Marc "Mookie" Kaczor
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Got a full-time job as a traffic reporter for Clear Channel San Diego shortly after college. Became Hilary's afternoon traffic reporter on 91X. Then rocked 91X middays for two years and saw the station change hands in ownership several times. ...
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March 19, 2013
10 Questions with ... Ross Mahoney
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: 1996-2011 WPBZ (Intern to APD); 2012- PD of the short lived WMSF; and started in January 2013 here in North Cackalacki. 1. What stands out the most from 16 years at The Buzz in West Palm Beach? How influential the station was to South Florida ...
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March 12, 2013
10 Questions with ... Phil Kukawinski
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS: Started off working as an intern at 89X in 2009. Worked in college radio at Grand Valley State University and at Oakland University (WXOU) all through college. Worked up the intern ladder and became a producer for the Homeboy Show (showcasing ...
