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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Making Moves: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Making Moves Lisa Garvey exits Northeast Broadcasting triple-A WXRV-FM (92.5 The River) Boston. According to Boston.com, she did not leave by choice, and apparently was relieved of her duties in the midst of her afternoon shift. Read More

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

“I Didn’t Know They Had It In Them”

Norah Jones When Norah Jones’ “Come Away With Me” album came out, it further helped clarify that dividing line between me and a large number of people with normal good taste. “Come Away With Me” was an undeniable pop culture phenomenon. Read More

Monday, July 25, 2011

Fresh Listen: WXRT

WXRT Even before the departure of Alternative WKQX (Q101) Chicago, longtime Triple-A WXRT seemed to be moving further into the Alternative world, if only because the format overall was doing so. At Lollapalooza time, in particular, ’XRT would unveil a slate of its own concerts that any Alternative station would have envied. Read More

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Does Mega-Airplay Make Songs Less Special?

Ethan Weiss After months of unpaid press agentry for Adele's "Rolling In The Deep," I had planned to give that song a rest for a while, particularly since it’s No. 1 this week. Read More

Monday, February 7, 2011

Jim Richards is the new PD for Seattle's "Click 98.9"

KWJZ Following the changeover from smooth jazz to Modern Music, Sandusky Radio-owned KWJZ-FM "Click" (98.9) brings in former Tribune Interactive VP/Content Jim Richards as PD. Richards is no stranger to programming stations on the West Coast, where he was once the VP/Programming for Clear Channel in San Diego and he also worked in management in San Jose… Read More

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Making Moves: December 29, 2010

Making Moves Longtime KINK (101.9) Portland, Oregon personality Sean Marten has left as of Monday. He’d been with Triple-A KINK since 1982, doing afternoon drive. Read More

Monday, December 20, 2010

Ross On (Even More) Radio: Catching Up On My Listening

No matter how much radio I listen to, there’s always too much radio to listen to it all—a happy consequence of today’s infinite dial. For more than a year, I’ve had a tickler file of stations that I wanted to listen to—recent format changes or stations in the news or recommendations from readers and industry friends. Read More

Thursday, October 14, 2010

‘Music City Roots’ Moves To New Station Home, Signs First Affiliates

The weekly Americana music show “Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe” is changing station affiliation from classic country WSM-AM Nashville to crosstown Triple-A WRLT (Lightning 100). The change takes effect with the show’s first anniversary broadcast on Oct. Read More

Monday, August 9, 2010

Train's Pat Monahan – The "25+" Interview

Pat Monahan If any record represents the convergence of Mainstream and Adult Top 40, it’s Train’s “Hey Soul Sister,” the most surprising comeback in a year defined by Top 40 comebacks. “Hey Soul Sister” has been a hit at Triple-A, AC, Hot AC and Mainstream Top 40—the latter being a format where Train hadn’t been a regular presence for seven years.… Read More

Thursday, May 27, 2010

How To A&R Your New American Idol

How To A&R Your New American Idol Some random thoughts after last night’s “American Idol” final about the chart prospects of this year’s idols. For starters, “American Idol” as a springboard to a hit is no longer guaranteed. Read More

Monday, January 4, 2010

Taking A First Listen To Cleveland's "Boom 107.3"

Last week, Cleveland radio veteran John Gorman returned to active duty as consultant of Smooth Jazz-to-Triple-A convert WNWV (Boom 107.3). Read More

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

WXPN's Annual NON-COMMvention announced

Triple-A WXPN Philadelphia’s annual NON-COMMvention is set to take place May 28 – 30, 2009 at the World Café Live. The 3-day event is for noncommercial and Triple-A radio stations, and features a new music showcase along with panels on fundraising, programming and marketing for non-comms. Read More

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