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January 26, 2016
Sold: Fargo FM, Washington-Oregon Combo, And A Whole Lot O' FM Translators
ROBERT J. INGSTAD 's MEDIACTIVE, LLC is selling Classic Hits KZDR (92.7 THE DRIVE)/KINDRED-FARGO, ND to BROOKE INGSTAD's RADIO WAHPETON BRECKENRIDGE, LLC for $275,000. In other filings with the FCC, HAYSTACK BROADCASTING, INC. is selling Country … more »
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January 18, 2016
Veteran Broadcaster Kris Kelley Dead At 45
ALL ACCESS sends condolences to the family and friends of veteran PD/personality KRIS KELLEY who has passed. Her body was found late last week at her PHILADELPHIA apartment, reports the CHICAGO DEFENDER. We have learned the Medical Examiner has concluded … more »
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November 16, 2015
Mediabase Panel Changes
Effective with the airplay week of NOVEMBER 15th - 21st, the following changes will be made to the MEDIABASE Published panels. These changes were based on SPRING and SUMMER 2015 ratings from NIELSEN AUDIO. The revised panels, along with updated audience … more »
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September 9, 2015
Radio And Music Industry Veteran Bobby Bennett Has Passed
ALL ACCESS is sad to report that BOBBY BENNETT, "THE MIGHTY BURNER," has passed away. The72-year-old PITTSBURGH native (born MARSHALL STANLEY PAYNE III) died TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th at his home in PUNTA GORDA, FL. His widow CONNIE told The … more »
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April 30, 2015
WAMO's Mike Jax Suspended, Apologizes Over Remark About Freddie Gray
MARTZ Urban WAMO-W261AX (WAMO 100)/PITTSBURGH afternooner MIKE JAX has been suspended after he posted some controversial comments on INSTAGRAM about FREDDIE GRAY, whose death in police custody has sparked protests in BALTIMORE. WPXI-TV reports, "JAX … more »
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March 3, 2014
Pittsburgh's Porky Chedwick Dead At 96
PORKY CHEDWICK -- the "daddio of the radio" and the "platter-pushin' papa" -- has passed away. He was 96. "PITTSBURGH, and the world, lost a broadcasting legend today," said a written statement from Mayor BILL PEDUTO. … more »
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October 28, 2013
George Cook Re-Ups For 3 More Years at KKDA
SERVICE BROADCASTING DALLAS Dir/Operations MICHAEL ERICKSON has announced that current KKDA (K-104) OM/Brand Manager GEORGE COOK is going to be around for at least another three years. “GEO has brought it from day one, making the product stronger, … more »
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April 11, 2013
WAMO Welcomes Gary Gunter As GM
As first tipped on ALL ACCESS (NET NEWS 3/25), MARTZ Urban WAMO-W261AX (WAMO 100)/PITTSBURGH has named GARY GUNTER as GM. GUNTER has more than 25 years of radio experience including 13 years in sales management, most recently as GSM at RADIO … more »
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March 25, 2013
Report: Gary Gunter To Be Named GM At WAMO
MARTZ Urban WAMO-W261AX (WAMO 100)/PITTSBURGH GM LAURA VARNER NORMAN has exited, reports THE NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER. NORMAN had led the outlet since its return to the market in 2011. THE COURIER, based on an email they received, expects RADIO … more »
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July 10, 2012
FCC Chairman, Commissioners Testify At House Oversight Panel
The FCC Chairman and Commissioners testified before the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee at an oversight hearing on CAPITOL HILL TODAY (7/10). Chairman JULIUS GENACHOWSKI concentrated on broadband growth and the "Mobile Action … more »