Steele Named Columbus Radio Group Brand Manager

6-27-13

Jimmy Steele has been named brand manager at Saga's Columbus Radio Group, overseeing AC WSNY, Hot AC WCMX, and Classic Hits duo WNND & WNNP. Steele was most recently with Clear Channel/San Diego as OM and VP/programming; he left that post in January. He's also programmed stations in Buffalo, Madison, and Nashville.

"We were looking for a seasoned leader who mentors, coaches, and grows his people," Columbus Radio Group VP/GM Chris Forgy said. "And we found all of that in Jimmy Steele."

Saga EVP and Group PD Steve Goldstein said, "Jimmy had the trifecta. He has a great blend of art and science, and he knows the market well. We are thrilled to bring his experience and expertise to our group."

(6/27/2013 11:33:54 PM)
You guys are fortunate to have him. Great programmer...great guy.

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WJKR Columbus Purchase Price is $4 Million

11-13-2012

The price Salem paid to Radio One for WJKR-FM in Columbus has finally been filed with the FCC (READ IT). For $320K down and a total cash payment of $4 Million, Radio One sold what it said was no longer a core asset. Salem began an LMA of the station on November 1st and flipped the format to its Conservative talk brand.

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Radio One Sells Columbus FM to Salem

10-24-2012

Radio One says its selling (Adult Hits) WJKR-FM in Columbus to Salem. Radio One said the station is not a core asset. Radio One owns two urban stations in Columbus: WCKX-FM (mainstream/urban) and WXMG-FM (R&B and oldies). The sale rice was not annouced. Salem will LMA the station starting November 1st.

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