WBEB Receives $35 Million Credit Facility

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It was announced Wednesday morning that Monroe Capital is lending the money to the station to help pay down debt. It's a $35 million senior credit facility to support the recapitalization of Jerry Lee's WBEB in Philadelphia.

United Stations Purchases Balance of Nineball

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United Stations had already owned half of the prep services company. Now, USRN owns the entire company and has asked founder Stefan Jones (pictured) to stay on as Senior VP/Content Sales and Affiliations. USRN will now oversee the production, distribution and affiliate relations efforts for Nineball’s entire lineup of programming. USRN has been acting as Nineball’s marketing partner to the advertising community for the last decade.
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Hudson Appointed GM For Salem SC Cluster

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Joey Hudson is thew new GM for Salem's Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC, cluster (WGTK-FM; WRTH Earth FM). Hudson comes to the position after many years as an entrepreneur and business owner in Greenville.
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Nielsen Promotes Talton To Chief Diversity Officer

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Prior to this new appointment, Talton served as Senior VP, Global Diversity and Inclusion, and she will continue to oversee Nielsen's diversity and inclusion programs including supplier diversity, training and employee engagement. Talton has been with Nielsen since 2007.

Do You Know Your Clients’ Sweet Spot?

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Some things just go together, like coffee and doughnuts. And that's how relationships should be between Hispanic radio and its advertising and agency partners. But do you know what advertisers are really looking for from Hispanic radio?

Beasley Makes Changes In Eastern NC

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Beasley's WMGV is adding “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show” at the same time WMGV's morning man Marc Miller will be moving to 107.9 WNCT (Greatest Hits of All Time), to launch “Marc and Donna in the Mornings.” V103.3’s current mid-day Host and Program Director Colleen Jackson will be taking on new PD responsibilities at 107.9. An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated WNCT was Country.

Broker Jerry Johnson Passes

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George Reed of Media Services Group shared the very sad news that their partner and friend, Jerry Johnson, passed away following a lengthy illness. Johnson managed Media Services Group’s Minneapolis office. Prior to his 30-year station brokerage career, Jerry spent 14 years with WCCO. He was 72.

Cox Restarts Christian Music in Tulsa

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Spirit 105.7, "Today's Christian Music" has been launched by CMG in Tulsa. The "Spirit” brand was moved from its FM channel, to Cox Cable Channel 1982, back in 2009. At the time, news/talk station KRMG took over the 102.3 dial position to add an FM broadcast. 105.7 is a new translator.
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TV Vet Joins “The Hardline” On ESPN San Antonio

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Alpha Media, San Antonio announced that David Chancellor will be joining Ari Temkin on ESPN San Antonio Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. in The Hardline with Ari and Chance.

Gaines Joins WGKX-FM/KIX Memphis

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Cumulus Media Memphis announced that Scott Gaines will debut as Afternoon Host of WGKX-FM/KIX 106 Memphis on Tuesday. Gaines takes over for Mark Billingsley who passed away last month. Gaines said, “I can't even begin to explain the job and the shoes I need to fill. Mark Billingsley's radio equity in the city of Memphis is completely unmatched. I can only hope to do half the job that he did and garner a quarter of the respect."

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