MBI Takes Spokane Affiliate Spanish

12-29-14

Moody Bible Institute's KMBI-AM in Spokane will begin airing the Spanish-language version of its Christian format, effective January 5, reports the Spokane Spokesman.

It'll be the first Spanish-language station in Eastern Washington, the paper reports, quoting Station Manager Joe Gonzalez: "The Spanish community is continuing to grow in the area. There is no Spanish station for the Spanish community at all."

Gonzalez also said that he'd like to air local programming on the MBI station and is already in touch with local pastors

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Yahoo! Sports Radio Celebrates 500 Affiliate Partners

8-12-14

With the recent additions of WWCS-AM/Pittsburgh, WCAR-AM Detroit, KTXX-FM/Austin, WCLT-AM/Columbus, and KSGG-AM/Reno, Yahoo! Sports Radio says it now has 500 affiliate partners nationwide. CEO David Gow says, ?We are thrilled to work with our 500 tremendous partner stations on a daily basis. The commitment of our talent, producers, sports news anchors, and management team has allowed us to achieve this milestone and continually expand our reach through custom programming and unique, local and national advertiser opportunities.?

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Affiliate Fight On

8-7-14

So who you going to take, ABC or CNN? That will be the question over the next five months, as the fight for affiliates begins, now that ABC has announced, as of January, Westwood One would no longer distribute its product. It appears executives from Westwood One and Cumulus were caught off guard by the announcement from ABC yesterday. And hours after ABC went public, Westwood sent an "Important Affiliate News Advisory," to stations. In part it said, "As the leading provider of network news and information, Westwood One is now proud to be able to offer affiliates the following News services: CBS Radio News, NBC News Radio, Westwood One White Label News powered by CNN. Notice anything missing? But wait, there's more...

In addition to ABC being left off the note to affiliates, the Westwood Customer Service Department advisory also said, all in caps, "FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUR STATION, PROGRAMMING AND BUSINESS, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN ANY NEWS AFFILIATION AGREEMENT UNTIL WE HAVE A CHANCE TO PRESENT OUR BENEFICIAL RENEWAL PROPOSAL TO YOU." Below is a copy of the entire e-mail sent to stations yesterday.

Important Affiliate News Advisory

Stations, as you've heard from us and read in the trade press, Westwood One is proud to be launching a new news network powered by CNN at the end of this year.

This product is designed to fully integrate into your station and local programming and will bring you the world-wide news gathering resources of CNN and Westwood One.  We are excited to offer this premium news product to deliver credible and compelling content in a format that will allows you to promote your station's brand as

THE destination for news and information in your market!

As the leading provider of network news and information, Westwood One is now proud to be able to offer affiliates the following News services:
*CBS Radio News
*NBC News Radio
*Westwood One White Label News powered by CNN

Your affiliate representative will be contacting you to renew your news affiliation with us. For those stations receiving their product via the XDS receiver, our new service powered by CNN will be delivered to you seamlessly, without any technical action needed on your part.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUR STATION, PROGRAMMING AND BUSINESS, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN ANY NEWS AFFILIATION AGREEMENT UNTIL WE HAVE A CHANCE TO PRESENT OUR BENEFICIAL RENEWAL PROPOSAL TO YOU.

Thank you for your continued affiliation with Westwood One and we look forward to speaking with you.

Customer Service
Westwood One
220 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

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Another Top Ten Market Getting NASH Affiliate

4-29-14

That's what Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey said Tuesday. Could it be Chicago? Dickey didn't say and none of the analysts on the earnings call bothered to ask. Dickey says NASH has momentum. "We are well on our way to rebranding all Cumulus Country stations to NASH. Dickey said Cumulus will have 50 affiliates by the end of the year and in 2015 start offering the brand to other companies. Dickey also said he expects NASH to return 2 percent incremental growth for the company beginning in 2015. And that will be done with video, digital, live events, platform sponsorships, merchandise revenue, and another content vertical the company will announce soon.

(4/30/2014 3:08:48 AM)
"Let me repeat that for emphasis: After almost 7 months, the NextRadio platform currently services an average audience of 119 listeners."

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Detroit Gets A NASH Affiliate

12-15-13

Hoping to compete with CBS's powerhouse Country station WYCD, Cumulus is backing the NASH-FM truck into the City of Detroit. Late last week, Cumulus launched NASH FM 93.1 flipping a "Doug" format to Country.  Cumulus will eventually have more than 60 owned-and-operated Country stations operating under the NASH brand.

Cumulus co-COO and Executive VP John Dickey said, ?I couldn?t think of a better city to launch our NASH brand right now. Detroit is everything country music represents ? made in America, for Americans, and authentically America. Country is hugely popular in Detroit and the surrounding communities, and we couldn?t be more excited to bring listeners and advertisers NASH FM 93.1.?

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Sun Names Gina Suarez Manager Of Affiliate Sales

10-24-13

Sun Broadcast Group, Inc. announced today that Gina Suarez has joined the company, effective immediately, as Manager of Affiliate Sales. In this new position based at Sun's New York City office, Suarez will report to Nick DeGregorio, VP Programming and Affiliate Sales.

As Manager of Affiliate Sales, Suarez will lead and supervise the affiliate strategy for The Marilu Henner Show and will work with all affiliate stations to promote and improve Sun's burgeoning group of products and services.

"As soon as we met Gina, we knew she was a perfect fit," DeGregorio said. "We wanted her enthusiasm and professionalism to be a part of the Sun Broadcast Group family. Gina is a master in managing relationships and is immediately a cornerstone of our growing affiliate sales team."

Suarez said, "It's a thrill and an honor to be part of the dynamic Sun Broadcast Group family. Jason [CEO Jason Bailey], Steve [EVP Steve Gallagher], Nick and the entire team are among the most passionate and dedicated in the business. I share their vision of bringing compelling programs like The Marilu Henner Show to the fore."

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CBS Sports Radio Signs 300th Affiliate

6-24-13

CBS Sports Radio announced it has partnered with its 300th affiliate. CBS Sports Radio, in conjunction with Cumulus, first launched sports content nationwide on September 4, 2012. The 24-hour network began operations on January 2, 2013. Senior VP of Programming for CBS Radio Chris Oliviero said, "Hitting the 300 affiliate mark in less than a year is a significant milestone and testament to the overwhelming love of, and support for, sports radio in this country. We?ve always been of the mind that if you provide listeners with superior content from knowledgeable talent, adoption will surely follow, and with CBS Sports Radio we have that perfect combination of well-known and respected sports enthusiasts, superstars, and analysts. Sports Talk is truly the new national pastime that continues to engage with a broad spectrum of involved fans across a myriad of platforms, and we are proud, along with our terrific and supportive affiliate base, to be an active part of this daily conversation across the nation.?

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Yahoo! Sports Radio Picks Up Vegas Affiliate

2-21-13

Gow Broadcasting, operator of Yahoo! Sports Radio, says KMZQ-AM in Las Vegas is its newest affiliate. KMZQ launched its new sports format on Tuesday and will carry YSR?s weekday programs hosted by Steve Czaban, Travis Rodgers, Marty Tirrell/Bob Ryan, Geoff Ketchum, plus overnight and weekend shows.

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CBS Sports Radio Gets An Upstate NY Affiliate

2-14-2013

WENU-AM, operated by Adirondack Broadcasting, will switch from a Country music format to the CBS Sports Radio format on Saturday, February 23. Adirondack GM Mike Thompson says, ?With the move to CBS Sports Radio, Adirondack Broadcasting is now the primary destination for live sports on the air in the North Country."

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Deace Quickly Hits 50 Affiliate Mark

12-6-2012

After only one year in syndication, the Steve Deace Show is now heard on over 50 affiliates. The 39-year-old Deace is the former top-rated afternoon drive host at 1040-WHO in Des Moines. His show airs weeknights from 9-Midnight ET and is heard in Philadelphia, Atlanta, and 16 other top 100 markets. Deace said, "When I left the award-winning and legendary WHO last year to find out what other opportunities were out there, I had no idea this was possible."

"I know pretty much everybody in this industry, and I have had many of them tell me it's unheard of for an independently syndicated radio program to clear 50 affiliates in its first year, especially one hosted by a fresh face," said Stu Epperson, Jr., who is Deace's syndication partner. "That's a testament to Deace's talent and the on-air chemistry he has with his female sidekicks, Jen and Rebekah. It's just an awesome show that has fun and stands for freedom and liberty at a time when this country so desperately needs it."

(12/7/2012 12:28:33 PM)
Steve Deace is a fantastic guy with a message that he will not compromise. I have known Steve for quite some time and I have a tremendous respect for him and his radio program team. His unique style, and I do mean unique, his wit and his worldview make this one of the most entertaining and informative programs currently on the air. Congratulations Steve and I pray for your continued success!

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Tesh Adds Colorado Springs Affiliate

7-23-2012

The voice of John Tesh will be heard daily in Colorado Springs, CO, when the John Tesh Radio Show joins the line-up at Cumulus? ?92.9FM The Peak? (KKPK/FM). The program will air, Monday through Friday from 7pm to midnight. TeshMedia VP of Entertainment, Scotty Meyers said, ?We?re thrilled that The John Tesh Radio show will be joining ?92.9FM The Peak.? John has a huge fan base in the Colorado Springs market, and has also performed many times in the area. We look forward to a long relationship with ?The Peak!?

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FOX Sports Radio Adds Michigan Affiliate.

7-12-2012

FOX Sports Radio and WCCW-AM announced today the launch of FOX Sports Radio 1310 in Traverse City, Mich.  Beginning August 30, the station will air FOX Sports Radio?s 24/7 line-up including FOX Sports Daybreak, The Dan Patrick Show, The Jim Rome Show, Loose Cannons, Petros & Money, FOX Sports Tonight and more. 

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Billy Bush Gets L.A. Affiliate

5-12-12

Starting Monday afternoon, Dial Global's "The Billy Bush Show" will begin airing on Playlist 92.7 in L.A. The show will air weekdays from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  GM Matt Rodriguez said, "We are excited about adding Billy the station, he's an exciting and entertaining guy-- it's like adding some seasoning to our soup! He's only going to make the station better."

"It's always been my goal for this show to be on the air in the entertainment capital of the world...LA & OC...this is Hollywood," says Bush.  "Thanks to programmers like Rick Shaw and management like Matthew Rodriguez and Pat Duffy, we get to have fun on the air and bring access to the biggest celebrities in the biz to the airwaves of Playlist 92.7.  Great music, great content...that's Playlist 92.7 and we're excited to get crackin'"

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Charles Payne Gets Affiliate Help

2-8-2012

Sun Broadcast Group has added Ted Edwards and Phil Strider to the National Affiliate Relations team for the Charles Payne (pictured) program. Payne Nation with Charles Payne is produced in New York City from the Sun Broadcast Studios in the Fox News building. The show is broadcast Monday through Friday from 5 to 7pm. 

Strider joins Sun Broadcast Group from MMI Media where he was CEO.  Prior to MMI Media, Strider handled affiliate relations for Tom Kent Radio Networks and Sovereign City Communications, LLC.  Strider has been on "both sides of the desk", as a client of various radio syndication services and many years as a syndication/services vendor for Radio and TV broadcasters. Edwards joins Sun Broadcast Group from Talk Radio Network where he handled national affiliate sales. 

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Jackson New Affiliate Sales Director for Bob & Sheri

Greater Media says Jenn Jackson has been named Affiliate Sales Director of Greater Media?s Bob & Sheri Network. Jackson joined WBT-AM/FM and WLNK-FM as an Account Manager in August of 2010. Prior to that, she spent ten years with the Clear Channel Radio cluster in Charlotte and seven months in sales at WFMX-FM in Statesville, NC. Jackson says she's been a P1 listener of The Bob & Sheri Show for over 19 years. ?It?s an honor to be a representative for such a stellar program with undoubtedly, two of the best personalities in our industry.  To say I?m excited would be an understatement.?

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