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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
11 June 2019
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Good Morning,
Breaking this morning: Dispatch Broadcast Group sells NBC affiliate/WTHR-TV (Channel 13, Indianapolis) and Columbus, Ohio radio stations WBNS(AM) and WBNS-FM along with WBNS-TV. TEGNA, Inc. will purchase the stations for $535 million in cash. Dispatch purchased WTHR-TV in 1975. We first noticed the story on RadioInsight.com (Thank you!)
From the e-mail bag: Sometimes, I receive e-mails that could/should have been sent to radio stations. In this case, I received an e-mail from Daniel Ayisi ("Danny Danny"), promoting his Christian music. If you're a GM/OM/PD/MD and this interests you, please send me an e-mail.
Central
Where Are They Now? Former WISH-TV producer Renee Washington was recently promoted by KNBC-TV (Los Angeles, California) from Assistant News Director to News Director.
Southeast
BK Media's Classic Country/WXKU (92.7fm, Austin) dedicated their studio to their late owner Blair Trask. Seymour Mayor Craig Luedeman proclaimed last Friday as Blair Trask Memorial Day. Mr. Trask died last November, at age 60.
Southwest
In the springtime of 1951, what was then known as Evansville College signed on a little 10 watt radio station: WEVC (91.5fm). The station started with just a few hours of programming each day, with their primary audience as the college community. WEVC grew, moving from a mono broadcast to a stereo broadcast in 1975, becoming WUEV in 1977 (Evansville College became The University of Evansville in 1967), adding power along the way, and holding the high honor of being the first Indiana radio station to stream online in 1996.
The University of Evansville announced they will sell WUEV for $150,000 to WAY-FM. However, the WUEV call letters won't be included in the sale. Greg Guy from Patrick Communications served as broker on this deal.
This Week in Indiana Radio History
Sign-on dates seem to be a prickly matter, subject to great debate, and mostly impossible to confirm. If there's something we need to add to the "calendar," please let us know. Please e-mail us if you have updated information.
June 10: In 1949, News-Sentinel Broadcasting Co. purchases WGL(AM) (1250am). In 1963, 104.7fm in Elkhart signed on as WCMR-FM (for owner Clarence Moore.) Today, it's WFRN-FM. In 1991, 102.7fm in Ligonier signs on as WLNB ("Ligonier Noble County Broadcasting"). Today, it's WAOR.
June 12: In 2007, Fort Wayne broadcaster (WGL(AM), WANE-TV) Ann Colone dies. Age 77.
June 13: In 1960, 100.7fm in Terre Haute signs on as WVTS. Today it is WMGI.
June 14: In 2011, former WOWO(AM)/Fort Wayne GM Jane Bartsch dies. Age 62. In 2015, Indianapolis radio icon Gary Hoffmann dies. Age 60. Mr. Hoffmann was a WIFE (1310am) Good Guy, and later worked at WZPL (99.5fm), WNAP (93.1fm) and WFBQ (94.7fm).
June 15: In 1949, 1570am in New Albany signs on as WLRP. Today it is WLRS. In 1953, Channel 59 in Lafayette signs on as WFAM-TV. Today, it's on Channel 18 as WLFI-TV. In 1978, 89.1fm in Fort Wayne signs on as WIPU. Today it is WBOI. In 1992, 106.7fm in West Lafayette signs as WGLM. Today, it is WLQQ. In 1998, Country/WIRE (100.9fm, Lebanon) splits from a simulcast of WWRE (91.1fm, Lebanon) and flipped format to Jazz ("Smooth Jazz 100.9"). 91.1fm, Lebanon took the WIRE calls (which remain today), while 100.9fm, Lebanon became WYJZ. Today, 100.9fm is WNOW-FM, licensed to Speedway.
Employment Opportunities
Full time Sales Position available for Henson Media, in the Henderson, Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana areas. Primary job will be helping local companies grow their business through the power of a radio group (primarily WSON AM/FM and “ESPN 97.7 The REF-Always the Right Call!). Will possibly include production responsibilities. Knowledge of digital media is helpful. Send resume and salary requirements to darlene@wsonradio.com and to edhenson1@bellsouth.net. Henson Media of Henderson County, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Continental Broadcast Group is seeking a motivated professional for the full-time position of Traffic Director. This role oversees Traffic and Continuity operations for our radio stations (WEDJ, WNTS, and WSYW). The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and work well with a team, to help achieve team goals. Good written and oral communication skills are a must. This role has responsibility for managing commercial logs, sales order verification & entry, sponsorship tracking, spot scheduling, production coordination, and accurate on-air commercial delivery. Collaborates with station management, account executives, program director, producers, on-air staff, and sales professionals to problem solve, innovate, and optimize revenue to ensure advertiser satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following
• Facilitate and manage all commercial ad inventory for the station(s).
• Produce and reconcile weekly broadcast logs.
• Manage preemptions and make-goods.
• Provide sales and pacing projections.
• Supervise continuity and administrative processes.
• Works closely with Sales Manager and Business Manager to maximize revenue to inventory; interfaces with Production, Sales and Accounting Departments on a daily basis.
• Reports to the market’s Business Manager.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Must be bilingual (Spanish/English). 2+ years of related business experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required as is the ability to effectively manage and meet deadlines. Prior computer experience, working with Marketron or other commercial scheduling software is a big plus.
Continental Broadcast Group is Indiana’s leading broadcaster of Spanish language content. Our heritage radio stations “Radio Latina” has been the leading Spanish station in the market for close to twenty years. In addition to radio, we provide information and entertainment via live events, social media, live streaming, and other digital platforms.
If you're interested, please contact Amiee McGrath (317) 860-0601 or amiee@wedjfm.com.
EEO - Continental Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hoosier Ag Today Seeking Ag Sales Professional
Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s leading agricultural communications organization, is seeking an ag sales professional to work with sponsors in Indiana and Michigan.
This individual will be primarily responsible for:
• Acquiring and servicing accounts in Michigan and Indiana
• Developing creative and effective programs that meet the marketing needs of agricultural businesses and farm organizations, large and small, by integrating broadcast, digital, and social media
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key marketing professionals
If you work best in a highly structured organization with close supervision and lots of meetings, then Hoosier Ag Today is not for you. At HAT, we believe in setting aggressive goals and then giving the individual the tools, time, and flexibility to reach those goals. You will be part of an experienced, talented, and supportive management and broadcast team. You will be expected to work hard and to have fun.
Requirements include:
• Honesty, integrity, professionalism, a sense of humor, and the ability to close a sale
• The ability to work independently, be organized, and be self-motivated
• Good written and verbal communication skills, a must
Benefits include:
• Paid membership in National Agri-Marketing Association
• Paid membership in National Association of Farm Broadcasters
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Company paid IRA match
Send resume to:
Gary Truitt
Hoosier Ag Today
PO Box 426
Zionsville, IN 46077
gtruitt@hoosieragtoday.com
Decatur, Illinois. Cromwell Group, Inc has 32 stations in Illinois, Kentucky, and Nashville Tn. 20 of them are in four nearby Central, Illinois communities (2 AMs, 11FMs, and 7 original format Translators). In Decatur our 8 stations (NAB Crystal winner twice) have a management position for one who likes to sell, train and motivate and be community involved. It’s definitely not a desk job. We built our first Decatur station in 1990. Decatur has been very good to us and our staff. 2018 was an overall record year for our company. We engage our listeners and client partners with broadcast plus social and digital advertising tools. Visit CromwellRadio.Com and Decatur Radio.com, or our APPs “ iGoRadio” and “DecaturRadio”. Listen on Alexa. You are welcome to talk to any of our Market Managers. We welcome your interest. Send your information to: DecaturGM@CromwellRadio.Com. Tell us your reason you want to be in Central Illinois. It has to be a good one. We will respond. Cromwell is an EEO.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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