11-26-14
Darla Thomas is the new PD at Greater Media's WLNK-FM in Charlotte, replacing Anthony Michaels who recently resigned to pursue other opportunities. Thomas most recently served as PD and Afternoon Driver at iHeartRadio?s Adult Hits ?102.9 The Lake? WLKO-FM in Charlotte. Prior to that, Thomas spent five years as Operations Manager for Journal Broadcast Group?s Tucson cluster after programming Journal?s Hot AC ?Star 104.5? KSRZ-FM in Omaha. Thomas begins January 5.
11-5-14
That's the announcement from Greater Media as they begin a search for a new PD for WLNK-FM. The word is Michaels is pursuing other opportunities. Market Manager Rick Feinblatt said, ?I want to thank Anthony for all he has done for WLNK and wish him well in the future." Before being named PD back in 2011, Michaels spent nine years on the air at WLNK. During the search, Marketing Director Matt Dubois will serve as the point person for WLNK programming-related matters. In addition, WBT AM/FM Program Director Jason Furst, who has program director experience at music stations, will handle WLNK-FM?s music.
8-12-14
Clear Channel Charlotte will launch an FM sports station, featuring Fox Sports Radio on a translator (98.7) August 28. The FOX Sports FM 98.7 lineup will include Fox Sports Daybreak from 6 to 9 a.m., The Dan Patrick Show from 9 a.m. to noon, Jay Mohr Sports from noon to 3 p.m., and Steve Gorman Sports! from 3 to 6 p.m.
3-19-14
Curtis Media has been on an FM translator buying spree as of late, and today the company closed on the purchase of FM Translator Station W262BM Charlotte, NC, from Isothermal Community College. In January of 2014, Eastern Airwaves closed on the purchase of the construction permit for W234BY Charlotte. The purchase price is $125,000. Bob Heymann from Media Services Group brokered the transaction.
1-31-14
Eastern Airwaves, an affiliate of Curtis Media, has closed on the purchase of the construction permit for FM Translator Station W234BY in Charlotte from Mary Medicus. The purchase price was $165,000.00. Bob Heymann of the Chicago office of Media Services Group.
7-25-13
Greater Media announced today that longtime morning personalities Bob and Sheri have signed a multi-year deal on WLNK-FM in Charlotte. The duo joined the station back in February of 1992. Market Manager Rick Feinblatt said, ?Bob and Sheri are truly one of the best morning shows in the country. We look forward to having them entertain our valued Charlotte listeners for years to come.?
The Bob & Sheri Show is currently heard on 42 stations across the country.
10-7-2012
Jason Furst (pictured) will replace Carl East at the Greater Media News/Talk station. Furst comes over from Rochester where he was PD for Clear Channel's WHAM-AM and WHTK-AM in Rochester and WSYR-AM/FM in Syracuse, New York. Market Manager Rick Feinblatt said, ?We are excited to have Jason join the Greater Media Charlotte family. His experience made him the perfect choice to lead the WBT AM/FM team.?
In addition, Furst previously programmed WWHT-FM, WHEN-AM, and WWDG-FM, all based in Syracuse, as well as KUSJ-FM, KOOC-FM, and KSSM-FM in Kileen, Texas.
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9-9-2012
Nancy Haynes is a media buyer in Charlotte, North Carolina. If all media buyers loved radio the way Haynes loves radio, 7 percent of the advertising pie would be nothing more than a distant spec in radio's rearview mirror. In this week's sales meeting podcast, Haynes gives specific client success stories using radio. She talks about how she tracks R.O.I. for her clients. She details how she uses radio, what she thinks about radio station streams, and what she would do if a Pandora rep came knocking on her door. Most importantly, Haynes says if radio were to lose half of its entire audience, it would still be a better buy than Internet radio. Are you that confident when you call on a client? Note to radio's Top 40: Nancy has a very unique idea to help educate the next generation about radio. And, she's willing to lead the charge.
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(9/17/2012 4:41:26 PM)
Jesus Christ, she's hideous! LMFAO!
(9/12/2012 8:29:42 AM)
Regarding a Collins, Haynes & Lully website, we have one but took it down for a while because of technical issues. In that we accept new clients only by referral, we don't need to be reached through the web. Kathy (do you work for Pandora?), I assure you that we spend tons of dollars with this "21st century" ad medium. I know how to use it for my clients -- and use it productively. Also, my comment about radio losing half its audience was meant to cover more than just internet radio -- i.e., broadcast radio could lose half its audience and still be a more efficient/effective medium than nearly all other traditional media, including TV, outdoor and print.
(9/10/2012 8:37:38 PM)
Hello Ed and all! Ed, I was not criticizing your article here. BTW, Radio Ink in my opinion does a great job. I was just distinguishing "the internet" as a whole, with all the major publishers on there, versus internet radio. ...And on the subject of (terrestial) radio versus internet radio...it becomes even more of an interesting conversation, when you consider that major players like Clear Channel and CBS keep pushing their internet streams very aggressively, on their terrestial products.
(9/10/2012 8:23:31 PM)
I don't have a website touting my broadcast training. Nor do I have one promoting my individual coaching. Anybody who is suitably motivated to talk to me can call or write. Last I checked, meanwhile, I had a pretty good idea of what century I was experiencing. That was a cheap shot, Kathy.
(9/10/2012 7:00:11 PM)
The business that this woman works for does not even have a web site. It is no wonder why she likes radio so much. She is not living in the 21 century.
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9-9-2012
Nancy Haynes is a media buyer in Charlotte, North Carolina. If all media buyers loved radio the way Haynes loves radio, 7 percent of the advertising pie would be nothing more than a distant spec in radio's rearview mirror. In this week's sales meeting podcast, Haynes gives specific client success stories using radio. She talks about how she tracks R.O.I. for her clients. She details how she uses radio, what she thinks about radio station streams, and what she would do if a Pandora rep came knocking on her door. Most importantly, Haynes says if radio were to lose half of its entire audience, it would still be a better buy than Internet radio. Are you that confident when you call on a client? Note to radio's Top 40: Nancy has a very unique idea to help educate the next generation about radio. And, she's willing to lead the charge.
Listen to our Sales Meeting Podcast HERE
Reach out to Nancy HERE
(9/10/2012 8:37:38 PM)
Hello Ed and all! Ed, I was not criticizing your article here. BTW, Radio Ink in my opinion does a great job. I was just distinguishing "the internet" as a whole, with all the major publishers on there, versus internet radio. ...And on the subject of (terrestial) radio versus internet radio...it becomes even more of an interesting conversation, when you consider that major players like Clear Channel and CBS keep pushing their internet streams very aggressively, on their terrestial products.
(9/10/2012 8:23:31 PM)
I don't have a website touting my broadcast training. Nor do I have one promoting my individual coaching. Anybody who is suitably motivated to talk to me can call or write. Last I checked, meanwhile, I had a pretty good idea of what century I was experiencing. That was a cheap shot, Kathy.
(9/10/2012 7:00:11 PM)
The business that this woman works for does not even have a web site. It is no wonder why she likes radio so much. She is not living in the 21 century.
(9/10/2012 12:53:17 PM)
C'mon you guys. If you take the headline in the context of who we are, what we write about and what she says, I think it's clear what I meant by the headline.
Thanks
Ed
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12-16-2011
Congrats to Anthony Michaels who has climbed the radio ladder and made it to PD. Greater Media has given Michaels the full gig after a tryout as interim PD at WLNK-FM in Charlotte. Michaels has been with the station for the past nine years and he'll keep his night shift in addition to the PD stripes. Michaels did the appropriate boss thanking after getting the job. ?It is a pleasure to work with some of the best shows in radio on WLNK-FM, ranging from mornings with Bob and Sheri to afternoons with Matt and Ramona. Thank you to Rick Feinblatt, Buzz Knight, and Peter Smyth for this great opportunity.?
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May 27, 2011
With her contract set to expire in two months the station notified Servatius yesterday was her last day and showed her the door. Plans are for the news/talk station to go "in a totally different direction." The statement from the company was short, but not so sweet for the afternoon host: ?WBT AM/FM will not be renewing its employment agreement with Tara Servatius. We are grateful for Tara's contributions to the station, and we wish her the best#" She's a former investigative reporter who focused on local issues in the Charlotte market. Reach out to her at tservatius@hotmail.com.
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