12-22-14
Fidelity Broadcasting is selling WEZV-FM, WYEZ-FM and WGTN-FM in Myrtle Beach to Compass Radio Group for $1.6 million, according to George Reed at Media Service Group. Fidelity is run by Jerry Bresson and Compass by Bob Woodward and John Trent. Compass is already programming the stations under a Time Brokerage Agreement.
3-25-14
Entercom announced new additions to the weekday lineup of Magic 98.9 and ESPN Upstate. Murphy, Sam, and Jodi will now anchor mornings on Magic, replacing Greg McKinney. McKinney, who's been anchoring the College Football Today pregame show on 93.3 The Planet, and doing double duty hosting the live local In The Huddle with Greg McKinney on ESPN Upstate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., will now devote all his time to ESPN. Murphy, Sam and Jodi have been together since 1997 and are now heard in 20 markets.
Market Manager Steve Sinicropi said, ?This week we made two moves that strengthen Magic 98.9, ESPN Upstate, and our entire cluster. We?re excited to have Murphy, Sam and Jodi join Magic 98.9. This talented trio is a perfect fit for mornings on Magic 98.9. They?re fun, modern, and their show is one the whole family can listen to. We are confident it will be a difference maker for Magic."
11-20-2012
Beasley's WMGV-FM in Eastern North Carolina will switch over to all Christmas music on Wednesday. WMGV, also known as V103.3 covers all of Eastern N.C. including Greenville, New Bern, Jacksonville, Kinston, Washington, Richlands and Morehead City. GM Bruce Simel (one of Radio Ink's Top 50 managers) said ?For the past 12 years we?ve made the switch to Christmas Music Around The Clock and Eastern North Carolina loves it."
Stating she's about to start a career on TV. Elvis Duran announced that Bermudez was leaving the syndicated morning show after more than 7 years. Duran said, on the air, "In those 7 years, this show has hit all sorts of highs, thanks to Carolina Bermudez."
Bermudez said "We talk every morning about how everyone should follow their dreams. I have chosen to leave the morning show to pursue an opportunity in television. It was not an easy decision. The bottom line was that I never want to live my life with regrets. Today, unfortunately, I'm announcing that I'm leaving the show. I wish I could do both. But life isn't fair sometimes. Leaving the job that you love is never easy." She'll be there until the end of May. Bermudez did not announce where she was headed on TV.
You can listen to the emotional Bermudez/Elvis Duran exchange on the air this morning HERE
(5/29/2012 5:49:46 PM)
:( she will be there until the end of June*
(5/29/2012 5:22:39 PM)
THANK GOD!!!!
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5-7-2012
WWNU-FM and WWNQ-FM in South Carolina will be sold by Double O to Davis Media. Davis is teaming up with Kirk Litton, whose newly formed Triple M Broadcasting will partner with Davis to form the buyer: Hometown Columbia. Litton will be the President and Owner Operator of Hometown Columbia. Litton is leaving his current post as Regional Sales Director for Radio One in Washington, DC.
Formerly, Litton was Vice President of Strategic Planning for The Longley Group Advertising in Tampa and spent 14 year years at Infinity Broadcasting/CBS Radio. Davis Media is headed by Thomas Davis, with radio properties in Williamsburg, Virginia and Wilmington, North Carolina.
The sale is subject to FCC approval. Kalil and Company Media Brokers brokered the deal
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