Terry Peters To Run Six Stations For NRG

8-29-13

Mary Quass' NRG installs Terry Peters as the new Market Manager in Rhinelander, WI, where he'll take the helm of WRHN-FM, WRLO-FM, WHDG-FM, WLKD-FM, WMQA-FM, and WOBT-AM/FM. Peters said, ?I'm thrilled to be working with NRG Media in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, which I?ve always considered one of the most beautiful spots on earth. With NRG?s killer brand of radio and digital assets we can offer this marketplace, it?s a dream job for me.? 

NRG COO Chuck DuCoty said, ?We have selected a manager for this important cluster who meets all of our criteria, including radio managerial experience, a broad depth of experience in industries important to our growth in radio and, equally important in this area, an understanding, appreciation, and love of the unique area and lifestyle that is the Northwoods of Wisconsin.?

Peters comes to Northwoods from a position as VP of Enrollment for AIB College of Business in Des Moines, Iowa. He has previously managed radio stations in Des Moines for Citadel, worked for Cox Radio and Cox Target Media in St. Petersburg, and held the position of Regional Vice President/General Manager of the Florida Region of Westwood One?s Metro Networks.

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(AUDIO) Lex & Terry Return To Jacksonville

10-11-2012

Renda broadcasting adds The Lex & Terry show to WYKT-FM (Classic Rock) starting Monday. Lex Staley said ?What an honor it is to be back on in Freakville at Classic Rock 94.1 WSOS. I know there are a lot of people ready for it and so are we. We can't wait.? Terry Jaymes added, "We're back, just like a bad cold. And I'm really excited to be back. WSOS is letting us do it the Lex and Terry way.?  

We spoke to Lex and Terry about their return to Jacksonville and why it took so long for them to get back on in the market they once dominated. Here's that interview.

Lex and Terry started in Jacksonville in 1992 and became one of the most successful morning shows in that region. It was their success in Jacksonville that led to the duo?s decision in 1997 to take the program into national syndication. Lex & Terry were last heard on the FM band in Jacksonville on WPLA-FM, The Planet, where they were ranked #1 among Adults 25-54 when the station changed format and call letters in August of 2010.

Additionally, Lex & Terry had their show added in both the Chicago, IL and Yakima, WA markets by joining the lineups at WYKT-FM (?The Cat 105.5?) in Kankakee, IL and KLKY (?U Rock Radio 96.1?) near Yakima. Lex & Terry are syndicated by United Stations.

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Terry Ratliff Joins Beasley in Fayetteville.

5-29-12
The long-time Clear Channel employee becomes the GSM reporting to D.O.S. Tricia Gallenbeck in Fayetteville. Beasley owns six stations in the market and Ratliff will focus on Foxy 99 and 107.7 JAMZ. Ratliff spent most of the last 10 years as D.O.S for Clear Channel?s Norfolk, VA cluster. Prior to that, he worked in sales and sales management in Raleigh with Clear Channel and Pinnacle, as well as with Curtis Media and WQDR. 

Vice President and Market Manager Mac Edwards comments: ?We are incredibly excited to add Terry?s experience and enthusiasm to our already strong sales management team.  His vast industry knowledge, track record of success, and familiarity with this part of North Carolina will be invaluable in working with our veteran Account Executives as they continue to assist our clients in fortifying their marketing plans and growing additional profits.?

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Lex & Terry Out in Jacksonville After Only 6 Months

1-13-2012

Lex and Terry started out in Jacksonville in 1992 and told Radio Ink how excited they were to be back when Seven Bridges Radio brought them to WJXL-AM early last year. Lex & terry say they had a contract for the station to pay them about $800,000 plus bonuses through 2013. However they were recently taken off the air by the station and they have filed a lawsuit against Seven Bridges. WJXL-AM GM Steve Griffin did not return a phone call to Radio Ink and the receptionist said he was not commenting on the matter.

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MORE PD Lessons From Terry Francona

By Buzz Knight

So in all fairness, what I wrote Monday about Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, may have had an unfair tone in retrospect. I stand by what I wrote with regard to the need for firm leadership to set the proper tone in your ?clubhouse? or radio station. But I need to be fair and acknowledge some positive lessons that you, as a Program Director, can take from a guy who won TWO World Series titles after a drought of 86 years.

He may end up going down in history as the greatest Manager in Red Sox history even if he allegedly had been letting players drink beer in the clubhouse during games the last two seasons. My intention in writing about the man they called ?Tito? one last time is to give him his just due and try to find some lessons from his ultimately successful run as Manager of the Red Sox.

1). Be True to Who You Are
Terry Francona wasn?t about to become someone who he wasn?t. He was apparently not a ?screamer? and was an easy going guy to be around. Talent certainly can read right thru ?phony? if you?re trying to be someone you are not.

2). Always Keep An Open Door Policy
His style afforded players the opportunity to share ideas about a variety of things such as re-arranging the batting order at crucial moments in the season. Your on-air talent should always feel comfortable approaching you about ideas to improve.

3). Don?t Let Them See you Sweat
Francona never seemed to snap under the pressure of the hideous end of the season (even though I would guarantee you part of the lining of his stomach rotted away). When your ratings are challenged, your entire staff is watching to see how you lead and hold up under pressure.

4). Manage your Marketplace and be Liked.
There were never stories in the gossip columns about Terry out carousing till the wee hours. He lives and loves what he does. The market and ownership demanded success and he generally gave it to them during his run. Your perceptions in radio and your reputation in the marketplace with your staff, listeners and advertisers is critical to your success.

5). Be Polite.
Francona created a legitimate perception in the marketplace at being a gentleman. His team had a vibe and atmosphere that became a team others wanted to play for.

Buzz Knight is the Vice President of Program Development Greater Media, Inc and can be reached at bknight@greatermediaboston.com

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SRN Chief Engineer Dave Terry Gets New Hood Ornament

In Petersburg, VA Salem Radio News Network Chief Engineer Dave Terry chief engineer opened his front door to find his truck under a tree courtesy of Hurricane Irene. The SRN News staff will hold a "Good Night Irene" bake sale to help pay for repairs according to V.P. of News and Talk Programming Tom Tradup.

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