Hill Climbs to Program Miami's "Big." Transferring in from
iHeartMedia Portland – where he was senior vice president of programming the past two years –
Dave Hill takes over as program director of co-owned Miami classic rocker WBGG "Big 105.9"; he will do a weeknight on-air shift as well. According to regional senior vice president of programming
Alex Tear, "After an
extensive search, we are excited to welcome Dave to the Miami team. Dave's programming experience and extensive multi-format knowledge – ranging from top 40 and rock to news-talk, country, and more – make him the perfect person to lead 'Big 105.9' to the next level." Hill, who begins his new assignment in two weeks (8/22), comments, "I am excited for the next chapter of my life in Miami and helping to guide one of the most legendary brands in the industry." Hill's resume includes being operations manager of
Hearst Broadcasting Baltimore and programming its WIYY "98 Rock" there. In addition, he has programmed and been on-air at WMRQ, Hartford and in Albany (New York) on WQBK and WQBJ. Tied for tenth-place in Miami's latest (July 2016)
Nielsen Audio PPM ratings sweep, "Big 105.9" extends its successive streak of not having a decrease to seven and is a cumulative +1.1 in that stretch (2.6 – 2.8 – 2.8 – 2.8 – 3.0 – 3.2 – 3.7 – 3.7, 6+). Setting the pace is
Entercom adult contemporary WLYF "Lite-FM" (8.1, 6+).
Malone Moves to KC as "X-105.1" APD. KURQ, San Luis Obispo (California) assistant program director and on-air talent
Matt Malone departs the
El Dorado Broadcasters' alternative station to join
Cumulus Media Kansas City's similarly formatted KCJK "X-105.1" as assistant program director and afternoon drive (3:00 pm – 7:00
pm) host. Cumulus Media midwest regional vice president
Donna Baker comments, "Matt's passion for – and extensive knowledge of – the alternative format and his connection to listeners are the ideal fit for 'X-105.' Operations manager
Lance Tidwell and I are thrilled to welcome Matt back to Cumulus and the tremendous opportunity ahead for Matt and the 'X-105' team."
Columbia College (Chicago) graduate Malone remarks, "There are no words to cover how excited I am to get back with Cumulus, and to build this new alternative brand at 'X-105.1' in Kansas City. The opportunity to join [this] team is a dream come true. I am beyond ready to help make something special happen." Prior to his KURQ tenure, Malone was Cumulus Media's Chicago-based corporate programming assistant; assistant program director for the company's classic hits-oldies outlet WLS-FM, Chicago; and was an on-air talent at
Milwaukee Radio Alliance alternative WLUM "FM 102.1." Previously adult hits using the "Jack-FM" moniker, KCJK transitioned to alternative in mid-June (2016). Among persons 6+ in the July 2016
Nielsen Audio PPM report for Kansas City, "X-105.1" ranks #17. It is off by one full-share for the second straight sweep – following a +.9 in May (3.6 – 4.5 – 3.5 – 2.5, 6+). Flat at 7.4 (6+), co-owned classic rock KCFX "The Fox" is the market leader for the third successive ratings period.
Fenway Parks as APD at Augusta's WHHD. Two-year WWST "Star 102," Knoxville music director/night show talent "
Fenway" (
Chris Daugherty) exits the
Scripps mainstream CHR to become assistant program director/music director/afternoon driver at
Beasley Media Group CHR WHHD "HD-98.3 All the Hits," Augusta (Georgia). Program director
Kris
Fisher states, "'HD-98.3' is ready to follow-up our best ratings book in the history of the station with such a strong addition to our HD entourage." Fenway remarks that he is "honored" to join the Beasley Family and is "looking forward to help 'HD-983' grow even bigger and better." After gaining three-tenths (4.3 – 4.6, spring 2015 – fall 2015, 12+), "HD-983" erupted to a 5.9 (+1.3, 12+) in
Nielsen Audio's spring 2016 book and ranks fourth. On top with 7.9 each (12+) are
iHeartMedia urban AC and adult contemporary siblings WKSP "Kiss-FM" and WBBQ "Most Music-Best Variety."
