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Cleveland ready to rock again with HD2 alt rock "99X"
Cleveland has been down one rock station since CBS Radio flipped WKRK-FM to all-sports "92.3 The Fan" last Summer. Now alt-rock reemerges in the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the launch of “99X, Cleveland’s New Rock Alternative,” via HD Radio (the HD2 signal of Clear Channel's WMMS/100.7) and a translator.
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Making Moves: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Bernadette Castro, former State Parks Commissioner for New York, will join former Gov. David Paterson for a show on talk WOR-AM New York “to see if the duo concept works,” according to Cindy Adams’ column in the New York Post… Sam Malone posted on his Facebook account that he has left a.m.
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Dave Shakes returns to CBS as PD of KZON/KOOL Phoenix
Dave Shakes is named Program Director of CBS Radio’s CHR KZON-FM (101.5 Jamz) and classic hits KOOL-FM (94.5) Phoenix. He starts the new gig June 18, and succeeds Rick Gillette.
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Making Moves: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Danny Bortnick is named VP and Director of Sales for CBS
Radio Washington, D.C., where he will oversee sales for the six-station cluster:
WJFK, WNEW, WPGC, WIAD, WNEW and WLZL; while
retaining his previous position as GSM of WNEW AM & FM. Before
D.C., Bortnick was Local Sales Manager for CBS’ WWFS and WXRK New
York ... Mark Stewart joins …
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Making Moves: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tony Mercurio informed listeners Monday that sports WVSP (ESPN Radio 94.1) Norfolk, Va., is dropping the afternoon drive host, after more than 25 years on-air. He was previously with WGH’s The Score (1310) and ESPN Radio 1310 before moving with the format to FM.
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N/T KFWB-AM L.A. forges multi-year deal to air NBA Clippers
News/talk KFWB-AM (980) Los Angeles has renewed its contract to air the NBA Clippers. The station first began featuring the market's less-known team in Fall 2009 when it was differentiating from cousin all-news KNX-AM (1070). Read More
WCBS-FM, NY programmer Brian Thomas becomes CBS VP/Programming for Tampa
Thomas continues his other role as CBS Radio's VP/format captain for classic hits, which has kept him on the road to other markets. He has worked with Boston's WODS (103.3) on a regular basis since 2010.
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Bob Fox: My thoughts about the present state of radio
It was not long ago when each radio station in Los Angeles had a general manager, general sales manager, program director, and a staff dedicated to one station. Then in the mid-’90s the Communications Act changed and one entity (corporate or individual) was allowed to own up to eight stations in one major market and there was no national limit on … Read More
Merlin takes shots at CBS “agenda” in Philadelphia, as 106.9 resumes stunting
On Sunday, WWIQ morning co-host and former local TV anchor Larry Mendte uploaded a video to YouTube Sunday asking "What is your problem with news in Philadelphia?" He says "Obviously, you have a problem", because "television news ratings are going off a cliff." He cites the local Inquirer and Daily News papers being "in and out of bankruptcy." In a… Read More
CBS Radio Houston hires Bob Neumann as PD of Hot AC KHMX (Mix 96.5)
He’ll start his new job on Monday, May 14. He was most recently PD of the company’s Hot AC WSJT in Tampa and previously programmed these stations: WRMF West Palm Beach, FL, WWDC Washington, D.C., and WMMS Cleveland. Mark Adams, Vice President of Programming for CBS RADIO Houston, says, “Bob understands and loves the Hot AC format, is an effective …
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CBS Radio heralds strength of local sales, news & sports ratings
As CBS Radio reports a 2% drop in 1Q 2012 revenues, CFO Joe Ianiello says the fact that local sales out-performed national during the previous quarter "underscores the strength of the rebound of small businesses." He believes this is "an encouraging sign, because the improvement of local businesses can be a leading indicator of a sustained economic…
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CBS Radio revenue off 2% for the opening 3 months of 2012
Large-market radio groups are typically reporting some problems with national business, even as the important automotive sector continues its rebound. At its combined Local Broadcasting reporting unit of TV and radio, CBS says "increased spending by automotive manufacturers and retailers as well as higher re-transmission revenues [for the TV statio…
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Philly NBA Sixers hightail from CBS to Greater Media after "breach of contract"
A rival sports Greater Media sports station has snatched away the Philadelphia 76ers basketball coverage from CBS Radio’s WIP-AM/FM (610/94.1), and here's why, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. It says the saga began April 3, when the Sixers played the Miami Heat in a game that ended up being broadcast on CBS’ classic hits WOGL (98.1), ra… Read More
March Triton Digital Internet Audio Rankers show growth for Pandora, CC
Pandora's "Average Active Sessions" number grew nearly 100,000 from February, while "Session Starts" jumped form 524 million to 610 million. Active Sessions were also up again for Clear Channel, which continues marketing its iHeartRadio mobile app.
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NBA Philadelphia 76ers move from CBS to Greater Media, immediately
This is unusual: the longtime flagship and the team agree to part at the end of the regular season, with the playoffs beginning Saturday. CBS market manager Marc Rayfield says "we have been broadcast partners for many, many years [but] a changing competitive landscape has required both sides to reevaluate their priorities." He says "We wish the 76e… Read More
Chicago's top biller in 2011: All-news WBBM
At a BIA/Kelsey-estimated $48 million, the CBS Radio-owned WBBM even tops its New York City sibling, all-news WCBS-AM ($47.5 million). Chicago’s franchise-player WBBM-AM (780) added an FM simulcast at 105.9 last August, to fend off the attack of Merlin Media with “FM News 101.1” WIQI. Read More
New York City's revenue leader for 2011 is all-news WCBS-AM (880)
BIA/Kelsey calculcates that the Yankees flagship is #1 for the third straight year, although its estimated revenues slipped from $49 million to $47.5 million. That's per the report about the New York-market billings in Crain’s New York. Read More
Triton Digital monthlies for Feb. show online growth for Pandora, Clear Channel
Pandora's reported "average active sessions" for February were 1,234,213, up from January's 1.19 million. Its "session starts" were 524.6 million, up from nearly 489 million.
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CBS sells off its West Palm Beach radio cluster for $50 million
Buyer is the local Palm Beach Broadcasting, headed up by Dean Goodman. Technically, it buys three stations from CBS, plus the right to sell two more.
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Dan McNeil clears the air about six-week absence from sports WSCR Chicago
Dan McNeil has been inexplicably MIA for the past six weeks from CBS Radio’s all-sports WSCR-AM (670 The Score) Chicago. He now explains his absence—and his candor might help some listeners face their own demons.
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