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Phil Manicki To Program MeTV-FM

Weigel Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Phil Manicki as the new Program Director of its Soft Oldies “MeTV-FM” network based at 87.7 WRME-LD Chicago. Manicki spent nearly two decades as afternoon and evening host at Hubbard Classic Rock “97.1 The Drive” WDRV Chicago from its launch in 2001 until 2020. He has also worked […] […]

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Kimmy B Joins Papa Keith In Afternoons At 103.5 The Beat

Former “93.9 MIA” WMIA-FM Miami morning host Kimmy B is moving across the hall to join iHeartMedia Hip Hop “103.5 The Beat” WMIB Fort Lauderdale as afternoon co-host alongside ‘Papa Keith’ Walcott. Kimmy first joined iHeart in February 2022 as co-host of the “DJ Laz Morning Show with Kimmy B” reuniting her with DJ Laz. […] […]

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Afghanistan: New private radio station starts broadcasting in Logar

A new private radio station called Aynak Radio has started broadcasting in Pul-e-Alam, Logar province, Afghanistan, after a two-month trial period.The station was inaugurated on January 14, and its launch was attended by Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, Rafiullah Samim, Director of Information and Culture of Logar Province, Maulvi Mirwais Wahidullah, Director of the provincial office, Maulvi Shabir Ahmad Siddiqui, Director of Industry and Trade and local media officials.Currently, Logar province has five media outlets, including private radio stations Pahand Melli, Zainat, Ittihad, Mahal, and the Taliban-run National Radio.

Radio Aynak airs on 95.5 FM from 6 am to 12 pm, reaching areas in Wardak, Paktia, Kabul, and Logar provinces. It covers various topics like politics, society, culture, religion, health, and education. It also has special segments for children and women.The spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, said: “The Islamic Emirate is a full supporter and co-operator of the media,” and asked the media to broadcast according to the Sharia and to take into account the policies of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. He emphasized the importance of new media outlets and assured that the Taliban government is committed to fighting censorship and promoting information freedom.Rafiullah Samim, Director of Information and Culture of Logar, said: “It is a place of happiness that today we are once again witnessing the opening of a new radio station in this province, With the arrival of the Islamic Emirate, the situation of the media has improved and so far no problem has arisen between the media and the provincial administration in this province.”Ahmad Qureshi, the executive head of the Afghanistan Journalists Center, praised the establishment of Aynak Radio despite the tough economic and media conditions. He hopes that Aynak Radio will play an independent and effective role in the media landscape. […]

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X Marks Alternative’s Return To Birmingham

SummitMedia has launched Alternative “X100.1” W261BX Birmingham/WBPT-HD2 Homewood AL. SummitMedia SVP/Programming John Olsen will serve as Program Director of the new brand that both returns the Alternative format and “X” brand to the market. Birmingham had been without Alternative since the demise of iHeartMedia’s “Alt 99.1” W256CD in November 2021. The X moniker was paired […] […]

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Janetzy Perera Joins Y100

iHeartMedia CHR “Y100” WHYI Fort Lauderdale/Miami has introduced Janetzy Perera as midday host. Perera began her career in promotions at iHeartMedia Miami and later held on-air roles at SBS’ “Ritmo 95.7” WRMA and “El Zol 106.7” WXDJ and as morning co-host at Cox Media Group’s then CHR “Hits 97.3” WFLC. Sami Jo Negron, who has […] […]

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Marketron Promotes Jimshade Chaudhari To CEO & Sells Marketron REV To Imagine Communications

Marketron has announced the promotion of Jimshade Chaudhari to CEO succeeding Jim Howard, while selling its “Marketron REV” software to Imagine Communications. Chaudhari has served as SVP/Product for Marketron since 2019 after holding executive roles at Sling TV, Dish Network, Sprint Nextel, and Credit Suisse First Boston. Howard, who has been CEO for the past […] […]