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June 5, 2017
Jim Jefferson Retiring From WJPA/Washington, PA, After 43 Years
JIM JEFFERSON, whose real name is JIM RHONE, is retiring after 43 years at WASHINGTON BROADCASTING Oldies WJPA/WASHINGTON, PA. He began as a disc jockey in 1974 but swiftly moved into his signature role as News Director, providing the morning round-up … more »
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June 5, 2017
The Kellar Radio Talent Institute Returns
THE KELLAR RADIO TALENT INSTITUTE, the first-ever Radio Talent Institute, now in its 11th year, returns this SUMMER, beginning TODAY, MONDAY, JUNE 5th. Highlights of this year’s ten-day immersion of all things radio on the campus of APPALACHIAN … more »
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May 26, 2017
WYEP Wins Several Golden Quill Awards
PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP. Triple A WYEP’s programming staff won several GOLDEN QUILL awards last night from the PRESS CLUB OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA! ROSEMARY WELSCH and BRIAN SIEWIOREK won in the Arts & Entertainment, Radio and … more »
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May 22, 2017
Southern California's 'Highway Stations' Sold To Heftel Broadcasting Co.
KHWY, INC., debtor-in-possession, is selling THE DRIVE LLC, licensee of Rock KHDR/LENWOOD-BARSTOW, CA and KHRQ/BAKER, CA (THE DRIVE- HIGHWAY ROCK), and KHWY INC, licensee of Top 40 KRXV/YERMO-BARSTOW, CA, KHYZ/MOUNTAIN PASS, CA (and its booster in LAS … more »
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October 25, 2016
Nielsen Finds With Radio, Both Presidential And Down Ballot Campaigns Have Time To Reach Voters
While much of the political buzz in the U.S. has been focused on the race for THE WHITE HOUSE, the presidential election isn’t the only game in town this NOVEMBER. When it comes to competitive local races, party leaders and political pundits will … more »
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October 21, 2016
BJ Kinard Exits Alpha Media/Myrtle Beach; Ron 'Crash' Kissell Named PD Of WKZQ, Chris 'Zack' O'Donnell Upped To PD Of WMYB
ALPHA MEDIA/MYRTLE BEACH, SC, OM/PD BJ KINARD exits after six years with the cluster -- Alternative WKZQ, new Top 40 WMYB (ENERGY 92.1), Classic Rock WYAV (WAVE 104.1), WRNN-F (HOT TALK 99.5) and WRNN-A (ESPN SPORTS 1450). BJ recently began anchoring the … more »
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August 8, 2016
Singer B.E. Taylor Passes
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA and WEST VIRGINIA singer B.E. TAYLOR passed away on SUNDAY at the age of 65 from complications due to an inoperable brain tumor, WTOV9NEWS.COM reports. TAYLO who formed B.E. TAYLOR AND THE ESTABLISHMENT while still in high school, … more »
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May 31, 2016
Annual Kellar Radio Talent Institute Begins Today, May 31st
BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP CFO CAROLINE BEASLEY and Pres. BRUCE BEASLEY open the first day of THE KELLAR RADIO TALENT INSTITUTE today on the campus of APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY in NORTH CAROLINA. They will be preceded by opening comments from Chancellor … more »
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March 7, 2016
Sheridan Broadcasting Files Chapter 11, Fight Is On For Control Of AURN
PITTSBURGH-based SHERIDAN BROADCASTING CORP. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, reports THE PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE. The company is the majority owner (51%) in AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS, and now finds itself involved in a legal battle for … more »
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March 27, 2015
Ron Colman Retires From WNCO Morning Show
iHEARTMEDIA Country WNCO (101.3)/ASHLAND, OH morning show host RON COLMAN will retire from his on-air duties after 30 years with the station. COLMAN’s last day on-air will be FRIDAY, MAY 1st, but he will continue partnering with the station as … more »