Posts tagged with 'cape town'

 

Chris Claus, Radio Leader With Deep Ties To Big Easy, Retires.

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The head of Entercom’s New Orleans cluster is retiring from the industry following a decade of service as the company’s VP and Market Manager—not to mention 35 years in the radio business. Chris Claus will exit the company Aug. 31. The company says Claus has been “an exceptional contributor to the cluster, not only for..
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Meruelo Closes Historic $82.75M Buy Of ‘Power 106’.

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One month after taking over “Power 106” KPWR Los Angeles from Emmis Communications under a local marketing agreement, Meruelo Media has closed on its $82.75 million purchase of the rhythmic CHR. Otto Padron, president and COO of Meruelo Media, says the company will continue to invest in the heritage station. After it began programming KPWR..
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CBS News Radio Departing Westwood One For Skyview.

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CBS News Radio will end its partnership with Westwood One on Jan. 1, 2018 in favor of a new distribution and sales pact with Skyview Networks. CBS says the new exclusive multi-year agreement will allow CBS News Radio to strengthen its direct relationship with its affiliate stations and give it more in-house control of affiliate..
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Carson Daly To Give Up His KAMP L.A. Radio Morning Show.

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The ever-busy Carson Daly is stepping down from one of his many jobs—morning host at CBS Radio CHR “97.1 Amp Radio” KAMP-FM Los Angeles. The move, he says, has nothing to do with radio and everything to do with family. “I’ve made the decision that something has to give with all of these jobs and..
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Dropped Translator Application Hinders WTMJ’s FM Expansion.

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The owner of a disputed FM translator set to move into Milwaukee has dropped an application to change its feed from one Milwaukee talk station to another, according to online publication NorthPine.com. The application’s dismissal impedes plans by E.W. Scripps news/talk/sports WTMJ (620) Milwaukee to expand to FM—at least for now. As Inside Radio reported..
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FCC Fines Two Longtime FL Pirates.

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The FCC has imposed $30,000 in fines against two alleged pirates who were behind the microphone and on the air with two different unlicensed stations in south Florida. Each programmed to the local Haitian community. Now they face $15,000 in fines apiece. “Commission action in this area is essential because unlicensed radio stations do not..
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Alex Jay is leaving 947 after 14 years

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Radio personality Alex Jay is saying goodbye to 947 after 14 years with the station. “Alex is the reason many of us got into radio in the first place and his contribution to broadcasting in general, as well as 947 specifically, can’t be quantified,” said 947 station manager Ravi Naidoo. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, PR manager..
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In Webinar Series, 4As Embrace Ad Power Of Podcasts.

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Podcasting continues to gain stature as a primary media platform for the masses, both in pop culture and in the advertising space. While advertisers are increasingly curious, they often lack knowledge about how it works or the benefits it can bring to a brand. A new webinar series aims to help. The series, launched Wednesday..
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Sit down with Afrikaans music legend Laurika Rauch in rare interview

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Cape Town – It’s a cold and rainy Thursday afternoon as I make my way to GrandWest. I’m feeling honoured and nervous at the same time as I will be sitting down to chat to one of SA music’s greats, and a personal idol of mine, Laurika Rauch. We’ve crossed paths previously, and by crossing..
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Music found me and led me to broadcasting.

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Nicky Blumenfeld aka Nicky B, host of Kaya FM’s The World Show, was a finalist in three categories in this year’s Liberty Radio Awards: Best Music Show; Best Night Time Show and Weekend Radio Show. She delivers a “musical journey that bridges generations and genres”, which travels “across continents and timelines”. What made you go..
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