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KPBS has announced the appointment of Deanna Mackey as its new General Manager. Mackey returns to the company after serving in multiple roles between 1990 and 2005 including Managing Editor, Director of Public Information, Associate General Manager, and Station Manager/COO. Since exiting she has served as President/Executive Director or Public Television Major Market Group and […] […]

Midwest Communications has launched CHR “Hot 98.1” on 970 WDUL/98.1 W251CD Superior WI/Duluth MN. The station is utilizing programming from Westwood One including Jonathan Doll in mornings, Jay Cruze in middays, Kelsie Paige in afternoons and Elliot & Nina at night. The new format creates a competitor to Townsquare Media Adult CHR “Mix 108” KBMX. […] […]

Mid-West Family Broadcasting has launched Classic Hits “102.5 The Lake” on 970 WMAY/102.5 W273DR Springfield IL. The current News/Talk programming will continue on 92.7 WMAY-FM Taylorville. Positioning as “Timeless Hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s”, the new format will feature core-artists including Beatles, Tom Petty, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Queen and Bruce Springsteen. WMAY-FM […] […]

FCC Actions OMI Oilfield Investments, LLC has entered into a consent decree with the FCC and pay a $4000 fine for unauthorized transfer of control of the company and the failure to file required biennial ownership reports for its Regional Mexican “El Patron 99.5” KBIJ Guymon OK. Oralia Cowan gifted the company and the station […] […]

GatesAir (“GatesAir”), a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV, today announced that Thomson Broadcast has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GatesAir from an affiliate of The Gores Group (“Gores”). The transaction is subject to certain regulatory filings and is expected to close in the second half of 2022. […] […]

Saga Communications Hot AC “Q108” 107.9 WCVQ Fort Campbell KY/Clarksville TN is launching the “Q Morning Crew” with Tommy Jordan and Katie Jay on Monday, April 25. Tommy Jordan joins WCVQ from mornings at Ramar Communications Hot AC “107.7 Yes-FM” KLZK Lubbock TX. He has previously served as PD/morning host at “Key 103.1” WAFY Frederick […] […]