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From Radio Insight: Dickey Broadcasting Company has agreed to an $8,000 consent decree with the FCC over the issues connected to the transfer of control between Lew Dickey Sr. and the trust he created to hold the licenses of “680 The Fan” WCNN North Atlanta, “1230 The Sports X” WFOM Marietta, and “1340 The Fan 2” WIFN Atlanta GA. Dickey Sr. created the trust in 2000 with sons Lew Dickey Jr. and David Dickey named as co-trustees, but the next day without his sons knowledge transferred 90% of his equity in the company to the trust. In 2010, Dickey Sr. then divided the trust equally between his six children but failed to notify them until a week prior to his death in 2013. The post FCC Report 8/19: Dickey Brothers Enter Consent Decree appeared first on RadioInsight. more

From Radio Online: Beasley Media Group promotes Pete Forester to Director of Sales for AC WMGQ-FM (Magic 98.3) and News/Talk WCTC-AM (1450 The Voice)/Middlesex-Somerset, NJ. He will begin his new position immediately. Over the past fourteen years, Forester has served as the National Sales Manager for the company's New Jersey-based radio … more

From Radio Online: Cumulus/Nashville announced the return of syndicated FOX Sports personality Clay Travis to WGFX-FM (104.5 The Zone)'s weekday morning lineup. Clay, who got his start in radio as co-host of the popular 3HL on WGFX in 2010, joins the station beginning August 20, with the addition of "Outkick The Coverage with Clay Travis," from … more

From All Access: PETER GRAY, JOHN BOULOS, JON BORRIS, JOE HAZE, AJ, RICK THOMAS, JONATHAN REED, RON POORE, JEN SULLIVAN, PAUL NUGENT, MICHAEL PAPALE, BARRY LYONS, ANTHONY IOVINO, TONY TECATE, DAVID ESTERSON, … more

From All Access: DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE performed last night (8/16) for the iHEARTRADIO ALBUM RELEASE PARTY WITH DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE at the iHEARTRADIO THEATER in BURBANK. The lead single, "Gold … more

From All Access: FOX SPORTS RADIO's "OUTKICK THE COVERAGE WITH CLAY TRAVIS" is moving back to its original affiliate in TRAVIS' home market of NASHVILLE, returning to CUMULUS Sports WGFX … more

From All Access: BEASLEY AC WMGQ (MAGIC 98.3) and News-Talk WCTC-A/NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ has upped NSM PETE FORESTER to Dir./Sales. FORESTER has been NSM at the stations for 14 years; he will continue to … more

From Radio Insight: Adams Radio Group Classic Rock “Big 98.5” WGBG Seaford DE has begun simulcasting on 107.7 WKHI Fruitland/Salisbury MD as it prepares to move permanently to the bigger signal. The move, which took place at 5pm today, places WGBG on the class B1 107.7 signal that covers the entire Salisbury/Ocean City market as opposed to the Class A rimshot of 98.5. WKHI had been running Country as “Your Country K107.7“. A new format will debut on 98.5 in the coming weeks. WGBG and WKHI previously simulcast for a few months in 2015, when it was originally planned to move the Classic Rock format to the 107.7 signal. WGBG registered a 2.3 share in the Spring 2018 Nielsen Audio ratings, while WKHI was at a 1.8 share, well behind iHeartMedia’s “Froggy 99.9” at a 6.8. Adams Radio Group is moving heritage Classic Rock WGBG-FM (BIG Classic Rock) Salisbury-Ocean City, MD, to a new frequency there. The station began simulcasting Classic Rock on 25kW WKHI-FM (which was Country K107) at 107.7 at 5pm today. The station will continue to broadcast on the original frequency, 98.5, while listeners migrate to 107.7. DeMers Programming will continue to consult the heritage Classic Rock outlet. Alex DeMers commented, “This is a very exciting move for BIG. We worked with Adams in Fort Wayne on a similar move for WXKE in 2014. That move proved highly successful for the format. I believe the move in Salisbury-Ocean will see very similar results. We of course will continue to air The Bob and Tom morning show, which is the longest continuous morning show in Delmarva, and will continue to be Delmarva’s number one choice for Classic Rock.” Adams CEO Ron Stone added, “WGBG Big Classic Rock has been in the same format and with the same morning show for over 20 years. Now they will finally have the signal to truly rock the entire market. Our new coverage is one of the markets best signals and I have no doubt this will enable WGBG to become a top rated station in the market.” As for 98.5, Stone says stay tuned. “After the audience migration, we will do something new with 98.5, a format destined to make a major impact on the market, specifically in Sussex County, DE where the station is licensed.” The post K107.7 Gives Way To Big Classic Rock In Delmarva appeared first on RadioInsight. more

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From Radio Online: Entercom and the Houston Texans have agreed to extend their current broadcast partnership. As part of the deal, KILT-AM (SportsRadio 610) and KILT-FM (100.3 The Bull) in Houston will continue to carry all Houston Texans games, and KLOL-FM (Mega 101 FM) in Houston will broadcast all games in Spanish. The new multi-year … more

From Radio Online: Adams Radio Group is moving heritage Classic Rock WGBG-FM (BIG Classic Rock)/Salisbury-Ocean City, MD, to a new frequency there. The station began simulcasting Classic Rock on 25kW WKHI-FM (which was Country K107) at 107.7 at 5pm today. The station will continue to broadcast on the original frequency, 98.5, while listeners … more

From All Access: ADAMS RADIO GROUP Classic Rock WGBG (BIG CLASSIC ROCK)/SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY began simulcasting on 25,000-watt 107.7, the former Country WKHI (K107), at 5p today in its transition It … more

From All Access: DEVEN DAVIS, the estranged wife of KORN lead singer JONATHAN DAVIS, died earlier today at the age of 39, TMZ reports. Cause of death has not been determined. DEVEN, a former porn star … more

From All Access: Kudos to TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Country KAWO (WOW COUNTRY 104.3)/BOISE, which teamed with PRCA CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO for a "POWER OF PINK" night last night (8/16). Attendees were … more

From All Access: CUMULUS Country WNNF (NASH FM 94.1)/CINCINNATI is on the hunt for a morning show producer/midday personality following AMANDA ORLANDO's transition across the hall to AC WRRM to co-host … more

From All Access: CUMULUS Country WNNF (NASH FM 94.1)/CINCINNATI is on the hunt for a morning show producer/midday personality following AMANDA ORLANDO's transition across the hall to AC WRRM to co-host … more

From All Access: LOTUS Top 40/Rhythmic KSEQ (Q97.1)/FRESNO welcomes former crosstown KBOS (B95) MD DJ KAY RICH aboard. DJ KAY RICH debuts as a DJ/mixer on SEPTEMBER 1. L-R: PD/mornings Greg Hoffman, DJ … more

From All Access: ADAMS RADIO GROUP Classic Rock WGBG (BIG CLASSIC ROCK)/SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY began simulcasting on 25,000-watt 107.7 at 5p today in its transition It will continue to broadcast on the … more

From All Access: Longtime Rock promotion veteran SAM CALLE passed away on the evening of THURSDAY, AUGUST 16th at his home, in WICKENBURG, AZ. He was 74. CALLE got his start with ABC Records, and also had a … more

From Radio Online: Yesi Ortiz is appointed to the role of Music Director of KAMP-FM (97.1 AMP Radio)/Los Angeles, effective immediately. She'll continue her midday duties on the Entercom CHR outlet from 10am-2pm. Before joining the station in April, 2018, Ortiz was midday host and Assistant Music Director at crosstown Rhythmic CHR … more

From Radio Insight: Entercom has signed an extension with the NFL’s Houston Texans to keep the franchise’s programming on their stations through the end of the 2027 season. “Sports Radio 610” KILT and Country “100.3 The Bull” KILT-FM will continue to air all of the team’s play-by-play coverage in English, while Spanish CHR “Mega 101” KLOL will do the same in Spanish. 610 KILT will continue to air three-hour long pre and post-game shows as well as “Texans All Access” from 6-8pm weekdays during the regular season and 6-7p during the offseason and the “Coach Bill O’Brien Show” from 5-6pm on Mondays during the season. The stations will also retain streaming rights through Radio.com within 100 miles of Houston. KILT AM/FM has served as the flagship stations for the Texans since their inaugural season in 2002. The previous agreement was set to run through the 2021 season. Entercom, the unrivaled leader in sports radio, and the Houston Texans have agreed to extend their current broadcast partnership. As part of the agreement, SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) and 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM) in Houston will continue to carry all Houston Texans games, and Mega 101 FM (KLOL-FM) in Houston will broadcast all games in Spanish. The new multi-year extension will run through the 2027 season. “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with the Houston Texans and remain as the team’s flagship home,” said Sarah Frazier, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Houston. “Football is an integral part of the Houston community and as the leaders in sports radio, we are committed to providing fans exclusive all-access programming with some of the best on-air talent in the business in both English and Spanish.” “We are pleased to have Entercom Houston as our radio partner for at least another decade,” said Jamey Rootes, President, Houston Texans. “Working together, we have created a novel broadcasting approach that allows us to deliver unique, engaging and entertaining Texans content which has been branded ‘Texans Radio.’ The centerpiece of this is our games, but Texans Radio’s extensive platform each week brings the fun and excitement of game day to Texans fans across the world every other day of the year.” In addition to game broadcasts, SportsRadio 610 will continue to air a three-hour pregame and postgame show, plus “Texans All Access,” which will continue to air weekdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT during the regular season and 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT during the offseason. The “Bill O’Brien Show” airs from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the regular season. All game broadcasts will also be heard on 100.3 The Bull, Mega 101 FM and via the station’s livestream on Radio.com within 100 miles of Houston. Promotional partnerships will extend across Entercom stations in Houston, with on-air features and programming airing on sister stations 95.7 The Spot (KKHH-FM), Mix 96.5 (KHMX-FM) and CBS Sports Radio 650 (KIKK-AM). As part of the agreement, SportsRadio 610 will continue to produce Houston Texans content for distribution on the Texans Radio Network. The Texans Radio Network broadcast team of Marc Vandermeer and Andre Ware will continue to provide play-by-play and game analysis as they have done for the past 17 years. Enrique Vasquez and Gustavo Rangel will provide the play-by-play for Spanish broadcasts on Texans Radio Network. The post Entercom Extends Houston Texans Deal Through 2027 appeared first on RadioInsight. more

From All Access: ENTERCOM Sports KILT-A (SPORTSRADIO 610) and Country KILT-F (100.3 THE BULL)/HOUSTON will continue to air play-by-play of HOUSTON TEXANS football under an extension of their existing deal … more

From Radio Insight: Just five months after joining Entercom CHR “97.1 Amp Radio” KAMP Los Angeles for midday host duties, Yesi Ortiz has been promoted to Music Director of the station. Ortiz joined KAMP in April at which time APD John Michael took on the Music Director duties until his exit from the cluster in June. She previously spent 12 years in middays across town at Mereulo Media Rhythmic CHR “Power 106” KPWR until exiting at the end of January. Entercom, the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content in the United States, announced the appointment of Yesi Ortiz to the role of Music Director for 97.1 AMP Radio (KAMP-FM) in Los Angeles, effective immediately. Ortiz’s new role is in addition to her midday host duties, which she assumed when she joined the station in April 2018. Ortiz can be heard on-air weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT. “We are very proud of Yesi’s on-air work since joining us earlier this year,” said Jeff Federman, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Los Angeles. “She has been a respected leader in the music community for many years and we look forward to her expanding her duties as 97.1 AMP Radio’s Music Director.” “I remain so thankful for the opportunities AMP has given me since I joined the station,” added Ortiz. “I do not take this testament of trust lightly, and I remain committed to helping this station grow each and every day.” Prior to joining Entercom, Ortiz was midday drive host and Assistant Music Director for Power 106FM in Los Angeles. She also held on-air roles at KVEG in Las Vegas and XHMORE-FM and KHTS in San Diego. The post Yesi Ortiz Rises To KAMP Music Director appeared first on RadioInsight. more

From All Access: ENTERCOM Top 40 KAMP (97.1 AMP RADIO)/LOS ANGELES ups midday host YESI ORTIZ to MD. She joined the station in APRIL 2018. ORTIZ replaces former MD MICHELLE BOROS, who exited the … more

From All Access: CUMULUS AC WRRM (WARM 98.5)/CINCINNATI will out its new morning show on MONDAY, AUGUST 20th, with “THE WARM MORNING SHOW WITH JIM AND AMANDA” from 5:30a to 10a (ET). The show … more

From All Access: LOTUS Top 40/Rhythmic KSEQ (Q97.1)/FRESNO welcomes former crosstown KBOS (B95) MD DJ KAY RICH aboard. DJ KAY RICH debuts as a DJ/mixer on SEPTEMBER 1. L-R: PD/mornings Greg Hoffman, DJ … more

From All Access: Overall Country shares in the just-released JULY PPM markets took a hit when compared to JUNE results, with persons 6+ dipping 7.8-7.3 month-to-month. The format was also down slightly … more

From All Access: Kudos to TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Country KAWO (WOW COUNTRY 104.3)/BOISE, which teamed with PRCA CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO for a "POWER OF PINK" night last night (8/16). Attendees were … more

From All Access: WARNER BROS./WMN's COLE SWINDELL appeared on NBC-TV's "Today" show this morning (8/17) as part of the "TODAY CITI CONCERT SERIES." SWINDELL performed his current … more

From Radio Online: The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a resolution by unanimous consent affirming that the media "is not the enemy of the people," rebuffing statements made by President Trump. The move comes amid an initiative led by the Boston Globe editorial board in which more than 350 news organizations published editorials … more