After 40 Years and for the First Time, WKRP Returns to Cincinnati
The most famous fictional call letters in radio history are finally home — for real. In this exclusive conversation with Radio Ink, Randy Michaels and Jeff Ziesmann tell us exactly what they have planned for WKRP the Oasis as the station goes live in Cincinnati.
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John Zimmer built a case that helped kill the FCC's TV Top-Four Prohibition in federal court last year. Now, the Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri President wants the Commission to go further and scrap local radio ownership caps altogether for the 2022 Quadrennial Review.
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Lee Harris spent 30 years as the morning newscaster New York listeners trusted at 1010 WINS, a run that ended with his 2024 induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Now the veteran news executive is stepping into the biggest role of his career.
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(Sponsored Content) The Ken & Kitty Podcast is a comedy podcast and internet radio station hosted by the duo Ken and Kitty. The show, which features audio and video components, can be found on numerous platforms like Spotify.
The True Value Of Relationship-Building Skills
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