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Industry News 2-7-12
Former KNRK DJ Jamie Cooley Dead at 33
Extremely sad news to report that former KNRK/Portland MD and night personality Jamie Cooley has died at the age of 33. Cooley was found dead in a hot tub in what was ruled an accidental drowning. Coroner Tim Davidson said Monday there is no suspicion of foul
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KHMX-FM (Mix 96.5)/Houston PD Tracy Austin Exits
KHMX-FM (Mix 96.5)/Houston PD and 22-year industry vet Tracy Austin exits the programming slot at CBS Radio Hot AC outlet to explore new opportunities. Houston VP/Programming Mark Adams adds interim PD duties. Before joining KHMX in September, 2010, she worked
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Dom Theodore Exits CBS as VP/CHR Programming
CBS Radio VP/CHR Programming Dom Theodore has left the broadcaster where he served as Program Director of CHR WXRK-FM (92.3 Now)/New York, and at CHR WDZH-FM (98.7 Amp Radio)/Detroit. A replacement has not been named. Theodore will now concentrate his efforts
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Envision Radio Debuts ''Fantasy Sports 60'' Feature
Envision Radio debuts "Fantasy Sports 60," a daily fantasy sports update that helps keep radio listeners on top of their game. The fast-paced, 60-second feature consists of breaking news and up-to-the-minute fantasy tips from fantasy sports expert Joe Davis. ''Fantasy Sports 60'' lays out the strategy for all the major fantasy s
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Arizona Sports Expands Marketing with Naming Rights
The University of Phoenix and Arizona Sports have announced a broadening of their relationship that includes renaming of KTAR-AM (Arizona Sports 620) radio studios the "University of Phoenix Studios," effective immediately. "Bill Pepicello and his entire team have been a great partner of ours for many years," said Bonnevil
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Simmons Hires Two Program Directors in Salt Lake
Simmons Media has hired Sean Demery (pictured) as Program Director and Brand Manager of Alternative KXRK-FM (X96)/Salt Lake City. The 25-year programming veteran has served as acting PD since last December when Todd Nuke 'Em exited to pursue other interests. Demery previously handled mornings at AAA KMTT-FM (The Mountain) in Seattle and p
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Dave Ramsey Introduces ''Andres Gutierrez Show''
Financial expert Andres Gutierrez introduces his live Spanish-language radio talk show focusing on the Hispanic community and their understanding of successfully managing money. Gutierrez takes his message to the Hispanic community with a passion for helping others. Before joining the Dave Ramsey team in 2009, Gutierrez hosted a
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USRN, AccuWeather Add 120 Affiliates So Far in 2012
United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) has announced that a flurry of affiliation activity has yielded huge gains for the daily reach of AccuWeather's radio weather forecasts. A total of 120 new AccuWeather affiliates have been added so far in 2012. AccuWeather and USRN have been in a renewed marketing partnership since early 200
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Folger Media, Dan Halyburton Team with BLAKE FM
Folger Media and consultant Dan Halyburton are teaming to make a new Country brand available to stations called "BLAKE FM." This new format brings handpicked Country music with contemporary appeal and couples it with memorable branding. BLAKE is JAKE FM's twin brother, which is doing well in Oklahoma City with Tyler Media's KJKE-FM (93.3)
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WPHT-WIP Ink Broadcast Rights Deal with Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies announced a multi-year broadcast partnership with CBS Radio's Talk WPHT-AM and SportsRadio WIP-FM/Philadelphia for live play-by-play coverage of Phillies' pre-season, regular season and post-season games. The new agreement begins this month with live coverage of the team's spring training camp from Bright House F
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Sneed Joins Light Media as COO
Light Media Inspirational Media Specialist, announced today that Mary Catherine Sneed, a leading radio industry catalyst and pioneer, has joined its team. Sneed previously served as Radio One's Chief Operating Officer for 8 years (1998-2006) and working side-by-side with Radio One's Founder (Cathy Hughes) and CEO (Alfred Liggins
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M.I.A.'s Super Bowl Finger And the FCC
While it wasn't quite as alarming as the infamous Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" of 2004, M.I.A's apparent need to extend her middle finger and flip off some 110 million viewers could present a headache for the FCC. The British singer also appeared to sing, "I don't give a (expletive)" after joining Madonna during the Super Bowl hal
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KLCK/Seattle Taps Brad Nolan For Afternoons
Sandusky Broadcasting/Seattle has hired Brad Nolan to take over afternoons at Modern Music KLCK-FM Click 98.9, effective February 20th. Most recently with Clear Channel/Los Angeles, Nolan was the producer of the afternoon show on KBIG. Click 98.9 Program Director Maynard says, "Brad was a perfect fit from the first time I
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College Station Turns Down iHeartRadio
Carleton College's KRLX/Northfield, MN has turned down Clear Channel's offer to be on iHeartRadio. The campus newspaper The Carletonian ran an article headlined "KRLS Refuses To Sell Out" and gives some insight into what Clear Channel is getting in return for putting college and noncommercial stations on the streaming se
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Liz Aiello Out at Merlin/New York
Merlin Media's New York VP Programming Liz Aiello is out at WEMP-FM. The move has been confirmed by CEO Randy Michaels and comes just 7 months after Aiello assumed the position last June. She's the former managing editor and executive producer at WABC-TV, GM of radio at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and news director for the H
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DJ Boogie Returns To WAMO/Pittsburgh As PD
Martz owned WAMO-W261AX/Pittsburgh brings back DJ Boogie as PD and an on-air talent. Boogie worked on-air and was promoted to PD for WAMO when it was owned by Sheridan Broadcasting prior to being sold in 2009. GM Laura Varner Norman said, "We are excited to have DJ Boogie back on the airwaves and serving as the Program Director for WAMO 1
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