This Group Is Pacing Up 20% In Q4
Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins says his radio division revenue in Q4 will be up double digits and he feels more optimistic heading into a new year than he has in a long time. Urban One's radio stations are pacing up 20% for Q4, 10% excluding political.
Kavati Named To VP Role At American Public Media
American Public Media Group has named Chandra Kavati as its VP of Content Distribution and Partnerships. Since 2012, Kavati has served as the Managing Director of Development Strategy and Operations for Minnesota Public Radio and APM.
Couture Lands Her Own Show
Kimmi Couture is the new midday host for Q102.1 (KRBQ-FM) in San Francisco, and will be on air weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT. Couture was previously a contributor for the station’s morning show.
Rochester Has A New Station
Alan Bishop's Finger Lakes Radio Group has strategically placed two translators in Rochester, New York, and announced a new station. WCGR, licensed to Canandaigua, is now known as “The Lake," and the format is "Easy Rock."
Elfman Moves To Cumulus Stations In North Carolina
Twenty-year radio programming vet Robert Elfman takes up the position of Program Director of Wilmington, NC, Adult Contemporary radio station WGNI-FM (102.7 GNI) and Classic Rock station WKXS-FM (94.5 THE HAWK). Elfman pent the past 11 years with Eagle Communications.
Hip-Hop Returns To Fort Wayne Radio
Adams Radio Group in Fort Wayne has flipped its Gold Based Active Rocker to Hip-Hop. The new format will be heard on WJFX HD-2 & W277AK, which is a translator.
Cody Alan Gets The Holiday Celebrations Started
Premiere Networks has announced a Thanksgiving special for Country radio stations hosted by award-winning radio and CMT personality Cody Alan. The four-hour, barter-free CMT After MidNite Friendsgiving Special with Cody Alan will be highlighted by conversations with country stars and celebrities.
Format Change For Z99 In Mankato, MN
Alpha Media, Mankato, MN, has announced the launch of Mix 99.1. The station, formerly Z99 (KEEZ-FM) in the CHR format, will target the 25-54 demo with artists such as Pink, Maroon 5, Adele, Bruno Mars, and Justin Timberlake.
Ear To Ear Holiday Cheer At WROZ
Manheim, PA, station fun 101.3 (WROZ-FM) is ready to get the Christmas party started, November 16 at 5 p.m., with all the great holiday songs, from classics to contemporaries. And they have a great competition cooking too.
Throwback Hits Show Available For New Year’s Eve
The new Classic Hits show Throwback Nation Radio, hosted by Tony Lorino and Danny Hustle, is offering its five-hour New Year’s Eve special programming to radio stations free of charge.
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