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Way Media Acquires Alt 99.1 Birmingham

Way Media has agreed to purchase 99.1 W256CD Fultondale/Birmingham AL from Red Mountain Ventures for $350,000. The translator is currently leased to iHeartMedia, which programs it as Alternative “Alt 99.1” via 103.7 WQEN-HD3. The translator operates with 130w/349m. Way Media already owns 89.9 W210CA Birmingham, which operates from the same tower as W256CD with 180w/349m, […] […]

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Elroy Smith Launches Talent Coaching Service

Veteran programmer Elroy Smith has announced he is launching a talent coaching service for on-air personalities and podcasters. Smith most recently served as Program Director of Bonneville Adult R&B 102.9 KBLX San Francisco from 2016 to January 2021. Smith has also served as Operations Manager and PD for SummitMedia Greenville SC, Radio One Philadelphia and […] […]

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SBS Promotes Albert Rodriguez To President

Spanish Broadcasting System has announced the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Albert Rodriguez to President of the company. Rodriguez will continue to serve as COO as well under Chairman/CEO Raúl Alarcón, Jr., who relinquishes the Presidential duties and title. Rodriguez joined the company in 1999 as General Sales Manager of the company’s Miami radio stations. […] […]

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Tim Murphy Departs Mornings At Q92.9 Pittsburgh

Steel City Media Hot AC “Q92.9” WLTJ Pittsburgh has parted ways with morning host Tim Murphy. Murphy joined WLTJ in October 2019 after four years in mornings at iHeartMedia CHR “Star 104” 103.7 WRTS Erie PA. He also co-hosted mornings at “Y101” WYOY Jackson MS from 2009 to 2015. Murphy told PBRTV.com, “The pandemic definitely […] […]

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WTMJ Morning Host Gene Mueller To Retire

Gene Mueller has announced he will step away from his morning slot at Good Karma Brands News/Talk 620 WTMJ Milwaukee in February 2022. Mueller has been with WTMJ since 2007 following a 25 year stint co-hosting mornings at sister 94.5 WKTI with Bob Reitman. The Sheboygan native began his career in college as News Director […] […]