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Station Sales Week Of 8/16

Mariano and Wilhelmina Simms’ Simms Broadcasting will acquire Cranesville Block Company’s four stations and four translators in Upstate New York for $600,000. Included in the deal are AC “The Star/a >” 96.5 WYVS Speculator and simulcasters 930 WIZR/102.9 W275BS Johnstown and 104.3 W282CU Northville, Classic Country “The Outlaw” 1120 WKAJ/97.9 W250CX Saint Johnsville, and Oldies 1490 […] […]

AU & NZ

Triple M on top in GfK Survey 2 for Newcastle

Triple M reigns in GfK Survey 2 for Newcastle. Despite a 2.2 drop among all people 10+ to 21.1, the Ms still lead the way ahead of Hit 106.9 and NEW FM.The Triple M team of Tanya and Steve continue to hold down the #1 spot in Breakfast (up 0.1 to 24.6), still a long way… Read More
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AU & NZ

102 wonderful years: Radio loses a true pioneer in Mona Swinton

Most people don’t a live a life as long or quite as incredible as Mona Swinton.A true radio pioneer, Mona is today being remembered for her incredible contribution to the industry, following her death at the age of 102.Not only was Mona a foundation member of Victorian community station 3WAY FM in Warrnambool, she was… Read More
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AU & NZ

Radio host Alex Dyson runs for parliament

Radio and podcast host Alex Dyson has announced he’s running for parliament again.On LiSTNR’s Matt & Alex: All Day Breakfast podcast Dyson confirmed he’s throwing his hat in the ring as an Independent candidate for the Victorian seat of Wannon at the next federal election.He says “It’s such a big thing to do and it’s… Read More
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AU & NZ

Always fair, always honest: Radio farewells Steve Robinson

Former radio boss Steve Robinson is being remembered among colleagues as one of the industry’s good guys, following news of his death this week.As well as enjoying a long and successful career as General Manager of stations including 3BO, K Rock, 5AD and Melbourne’s 3AK and 3MP, Robinson was also a director at Wesgo and… Read More
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