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Central

E.W. Scripps' ABC affiliate WRTV-TV (Channel 6, Indianapolis) 5pm local news producer Chris Slaby will become the Assistant News Director at WAND-TV in Decatur, Illinois.  Mr. Slaby begins in Illinois in July.

Community Radio Partners' WIRE (91.1fm, Lebanon) will celebrate 20 years on the air.  "Radio Mom 91.1" wants other broadcasters to send a greeting which they will be happy to play on the air.  "This is ________ from W___ in Anytown.  Happy birthday Radio Mom," and those MP3s should be sent to midday host Jerry Curtis jcurtisvoice@prodigy.net

Westcentral

DLC Media owner Dave Crooks checks in with IRW:

It’s been one year since DLC Media, Inc. opened a new Radio Center at 111 West National in Downtown Brazil. In late January 2017, Dave Crooks, President and General Manager purchased 3 radio stations from Emmis Communications and 1 from Midwest Communications as part of a major shake-up in the Terre Haute radio market. Crooks already owned WAXI-FM 104.9 (Rockville) as well as WAMW-AM 1580, 95.9 (adding 101.3 in July) & WAMW-FM 107.9 (Washington) and WAKO AM 910 & 99.3 & WAK0-FM 103.1 (Lawrenceville, IL).

Crooks moved WZJK-FM 105.5 (West Terre Haute) to his Parke County studios. He purchased a former retail store in the heart of Downtown Brazil and created new studios and offices for WFNB-FM 92.7 (Brazil), WAMB-AM 1130, 106.9 & 99.5 (Brazil) and WVIG-FM 95.9 (Seelyville). Crooks says his new Brazil Radio Center is one of the nicest broadcast facilities you’ll find anywhere in Indiana. “All of our stations look and sound great. We are making progress. However, I’ll admit it’s not easy taking over 4 stations with zero billing.”  DLC Media recently became a Nielsen Metro and County by County Subscriber in Indiana and Illinois. He believes his market share is growing rapidly especially in the Terre Haute Metro. Crooks says having long-time Terre Haute Radio Announcer Barry Kent as Operations Manager and host of his WVIG Classic Country station morning show as a big asset. Earlier this year, former Midwest Communications News Director Frank Rush joined DLC Media’s Terre Haute area stations as News Anchor for all 5 Metro stations. Jim Osborn is the Operations Manager for WAXI and WZJK. Jade Scott recently became the Digital Director after working at WTHI-TV.  In Terre Haute, former Local Sales Manager Kandee Cook is now the new Traffic Director, and part-time Marketing Representative.

Crooks added: “Like many broadcasters, my biggest challenge is finding a sales manager and additional sales people. I’ve been trying to do it all and it’s time to add more staff”.  Crooks is currently airing radio and digital advertisements promoting a Job Fair this Monday June 25 from 4pm to 7pm at his Radio Center in Brazil. He reports he’s already getting good feedback and hopes to find the additional talent he needs to complete his staffing.

He hopes to find a Sales Manager, at least two additional sales people, and he may hire up to 3 announcers to help the localization of his new stations. “The Brazil community hasn’t had a local radio presence in over 20 years. When you take radio stations out of community, it takes time to rebuild the localization that was lost”.  Crooks is currently running his entire Terre Haute Cluster of five stations from two locations with 10 staff members. He has an additional 12 staff members operating his Washington/Lawrenceville stations. “I now own and operate 9 radio stations on 14 frequencies in a single TV market. I think my plan to compete in this market is solid. We just need to keep getting better every day.”  

Crooks will accept resumes and cover letters during the Open House or you can email him at dlc@dlcmediainc.com - To learn more about DLC Media’s 9 Radio Stations visit dlcmediainc.com

Southcentral

Indiana University Professor Emeritus R. (Robert) LeRoy Bannerman died last Wednesday, at age 97.  Professor Bannerman taught broadcast education and authored several books, including "Norman Corwin and Radio: The Golden Years."  Here's the complete obituary.

Southwest

Wendell Hudson passed away Monday afternoon at his home.  Mr. Hudson was only 53.  He began his career at WBIW (1340am, Bedford) as an on-air announcer.  He later became News Director for WAOV (1450am, Vincennes).  After that, he moved onto television, serving as Assignment Editor at WTWO-TV (Channel 2, Terre Haute) and most recently in Evansville, as a producer for WEHT-TV/WTVW-TV, where your editor once met him while touring the broadcasting facility.  Friends may visit from Noon until 4:00pm this Friday June 22 at Boone Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47715, followed by a Celebration of Life at 4:00pm.  Here's the complete obituary.

Employment Opportunities

Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications, a privately owned company is hiring for the position of Operations Manager for our Evansville, IN cluster. After 13 years, our Operations Manager is moving to another location.

You will be responsible for the continued success of award-winning and market leader heritage AC WIKY-FM, CHR Hot 96 WSTO-FM, Classic Rock WABX, and Classic County WLFW-FM. Midwest Communications is the dominant operator in Evansville boasting a collective share of 40+.

Evansville offers a low cost of living, a growing economy and a great place to raise a family! Evansville is the commercial, medical, and cultural hub of Southwestern Indiana and the Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky tri-state area.

We’re looking for a focused, experienced leader to grow talent, be a talent, brilliant at music scheduling, collaborate to maximize sales opportunities and successfully grow all digital platforms. This job offers the freedom to create and the opportunity to flourish in a fun environment.

To join our superb team and seize this rare opportunity, please submit your air check and resume to Vice President/Market Manager Tim Huelsing at mwc.ops@mwcradio.com or mail to Tim’s attention at 1162 Mt. Auburn Road, Evansville, IN 47720.

Midwest Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

Locally-owned and operated Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is accepting applications for the next Director of Sales (DOS) of adult alternative WTTS/Indianapolis and news-talk WGCL/Bloomington. The Indianapolis-based DOS will be responsible for the development, maintenance and growth of all revenue streams: national, agency, local/direct, digital and non-spot/NTR. The DOS will be charged with identifying, hiring and nurturing new account executives while serving as a motivating coach to senior AEs, driving their performance to peak potential. The ideal DOS must possess a proven track record in the ability to identify and develop non-spot revenue opportunities, including event and digital.   WTTS is a heritage adult alternative station serving the Indianapolis metro and south-central Indiana for more than 25 years, while WGCL broadcasts a news/talk/sports format to Bloomington and Monroe County. Interested candidates should email a performance history and overview to directorofsales@wttsfm.com. No calls please. Sarkes Tarzian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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