US

Station Sales Week Of 12/12: Momentum Expands In Visalia

Momentum Broadcasting is expanding its Visalia CA cluster with the purchase of Regional Mexican “La Ley 94.5” 1370 KGEN Tulare and 94.5 KGEN-FM Hanford CA from Jose Arredondo’s JA Ventures for $400,000. Momentum will add the stations to a cluster that includes Classic Rock 99.7 KIOO Porterville, CHR “Hitz 104.9” KCRZ Tipton, Country 106.7 KJUG-FM Tulare, and AC “My 97.5” 1270 KVMI Tulare/97.5 K248BX Visalia. JA Ventures retains Rhythmic Oldies “Jam’n 101.3” 1450 KTIP/K267CG Porterville CA.
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UK

V2 Radio toy appeal attracts three thousand toys for children

V2 Radio listeners have helped collect around three thousand toys for children across Sussex and Hampshire.

The gifts, worth an estimated thirty six thousand pounds, will be distributed by more than twenty organisations.
V2 Radio staff have thanked everyone who donated to the campaign, which comes at a time when household budgets remain tight.
Programme Controller Ian Crouch said listeners “have once again got behind our toy appeal to help those families in Sussex and Hampshire that are struggling” and added that the donations will brighten many children’s Christmas Day.
Rebecca Newman Smith from Ashton Care Group, which sponsored the appeal, visited the station during the Brunch Hour and said she was moved by the scale of donations. She said the sight of the toys “nearly made me cry” and praised listeners for coming together to help others at a time of need. Rebecca added that people were “changing lives, making such a difference to people when they need it most”.

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UK

Changes at GTN UK as COO John Quinn steps down

GTN UK’s long-serving Chief Operating Officer John Quinn is set to step down on 28 February next year.

Tim McCabe will become Managing Director from 24 December, with both working together over the coming weeks to ensure continuity across the company’s radio travel news and advertising operations.
John joined the business in 2009 after GTN acquired UBC Media’s commercial division and has been a central figure in running UK operations.
The company says he leaves after more than three decades in the radio and media industry and has helped shape GTN’s development through his knowledge of the commercial radio sector.
In a statement, GTN thanked John for his contribution and wished him well for the future.
Tim is already well established within the organisation and brings detailed understanding of its UK activity. GTN says his industry experience and close involvement in the business make him well placed to lead the next phase of its work with radio groups and advertisers.
The company added that it looks forward to working with Tim as he takes on the role and continues to deliver advertising solutions across the UK.

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AU & NZ

‘A truly cherished colleague and a genuine friend’ – RIP Matt Granger

Matt Granger died on Wednesday December 10 after battling cancer over the past year.
Chief Sales Officer of the Nine Network, Matt James shared the news…
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AU & NZ

‘Sydney is going to absolutely love you’ – Jonesy and Amanda pass the Gold 101.7 breakfast baton to Christian O’Connell

This morning was the last on breakfast for GOLD 101.7 hosts Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller, aka Jonesy & Amanda. It was a heartfelt farewell…
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