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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
4 June 2018
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Good Evening:
From the Reading Pile: Radio play is crucial in country music. So without a record label, Thompson Square is getting creative.
From the Reading Pile: The changing metrics of local TV buys.
Northeast
Heartland Media's FOX affiliate/WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne) welcomes Hunter Ptroviak as a new reporter and fill-in anchor. Mr. Petroviak previously worked at Heartland media sister station WTHI-TV (Channel 10, Terre Haute) and for Star City Broadcasting's WPBI/WPBY in Lafayette.
Taylor University Broadcasting's Contemporary Christian/WBCL (90.3fm, Fort Wayne) adds an internet stream ("Fort Wayne's Rhythm and Praise") with urban gospel music. Monique Moss ("Mo") hosts mornings (6am until 10am) while Fifi hosts middays.
Where Are They Now? Former then-WDJB DJ Craig Russell (or, as he was known back then: "Craig Russell The Love Muscle") will begin on the air this week in Rapid City, South Dakota, doing mornings at KZLK ("Star 106.3") and afternoons at KQRQ ("Q92-3")
Northcentral
A fire at the transmitter site causes Times Communications' Regional Mexican/WHLY (1580am, South Bend) to go silent and file an STA with the FCC. The Monday May 21 fire damaged the entire transmitter shack, including a Harris SX-1 transmitter. WHLY has used this Filbert Street transmitter and tower site on the northwest side of Mishawaka for roughly 30 years.
Northwest
Just over the border, BBN, Inc. closes on their $5.099 million purchase of WCPQ-FM (99.9fm, Park Forest, Illinois). The former Polish language format ("Polski Radio") heard on 99.9fm moves to Birach Broadcasting's WMFN (640am, Peotone, Illinois), which is the former allocation licensed to Terre Haute.
Back to the sale for a moment: the seller was WCLR, Inc., and Bob Heymann at Media Services Group served as the exclusive broker for this transaction.
Central
Dispatch Broadcasting's NBC affiliate/WTHR-TV (Channel 13) promotes National Sales Manager Brent Denny to GSM. Before joining WTHR, Mr. Denny was director of regional and national sales across town at WISH-TV (Channel 8) and sister WNDY-TV (Channel 23, Marion).
Southcentral
Last Thursday, Artistic Media Partners closed on their $4.4 million sale of their Bloomington duo of radio stations to Sound Management, LLC: CHR/WBWB (96.7fm, Bloomington) and Country/WHCC (105.1fm, Ellettsville).
Reising Radio Partners' Hot AC/WRZQ-FM (107.3fm, Greensburg) welcomes back Allen Dare to middays. Mr. Dare handled middays there over a decade ago.
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 3: In 2013, WGL (1250am, Fort Wayne) and WGL-FM (102.9fm, Huntington) flipped format from Standards to Oldies, as "Oldies 102.9."
June 4: In 1991, 105.7fm in Bicknell signs on as WUZR, and still is. In 2012, WAOR-FM (95.7fm, Nappanee) ended its classic rock format after 35 years. In 1977, WAOR debuted on the 95.3fm, Niles, Michigan allocation.
June 5: In 2014, former WLYV PD/morning man James Felton ("Uncle Felty") dies. Age 67.
June 6: In 1978, 91.5fm in Indianapolis signs on as WRFT, and still is. In 1988, Channel 69 in Indianapolis signs on as WBUU-TV (owned by Butler University). Butler sold the TV station in 2004, and it's now a Daystar affiliate: WDTI-TV. In 2012, legendary Fort Wayne TV (WPTA-TV) weatherman and radio (WLYV(AM), WOWO(AM)) broadcaster Herb Brabander ("Jay Walker") dies. Age 74. In 2013, former Indianapolis broadcaster Michael Highbaugh, Jr. dies (WPZZ, WTLC, WZPL). Age 47.
June 7: In 1947, 1600am in Marion signs on as WBAT. It later moved to 1400am, but remains WBAT. In 1948, 96.1fm in Owensboro, Kentucky signs on as WVJS-FM (for owner Vincent J. Steele). Today, it's WSTO-FM. In 1999, 94.1fm in Roanoke flips format from Modern AC ("Star 94.1") to Rhythmic Oldies ("Groovin' Oldies"), with morning duo Bo Kelly and Melissa McKee.
Employment Opportunities
WKKG has an outstanding opening in our advertising sales department. This opportunity provides excellent income for the right person. The “right person” will possess incredible sales and marketing skill-sets with outside sales experience, having the ability to help clients achieve their business goals. Strong interpersonal skills are preferred. If you can sell, we can teach you Radio.
This position offers an excellent compensation package including salary, plus commission, health and life insurance benefits and 401 (k).
Contact White River Broadcasting Station Manager, Bob Morrison, bobm@wkkg.com. You may also send your resume and cover letter to WKKG Radio; Attention: Station Manager; P. O. Box 1789; Columbus, IN 47202. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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.
Brewer Broadcasting has a rare opportunity for a Country Radio morning show host or team. If you have an outgoing personality and enjoy entertaining, we want to speak with you!
Successful candidates must be social media savvy, regularly contribute content to the station's website, and be able to connect and engage with the station's target audience by keeping up with relevant trends and pop culture.
This person wants to be in Richmond, Indiana, and is eager to jump head first into community events, build relationships and value in our community. This person also wants to be a part of a successful team who highly values our brands, our talent and our family of employees.
We take great pride in winning with radio, digital and live events.
If you do too, please send your cover letter, resume, references and MP3 demo to Steve Baker at steveb@kicks96.com
General Responsibilities
* Must have superior knowledge of current events and ability to create radio topics based on local happenings, news & information.
* Must be an excellent communicator, very creative and very funny.
Great phone skills, great on-air voice, excellent organization and positive track record are a must.
* Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media outlets
Produce commercials on a daily basis.
* Conducts Live Remotes and appearances and assist in special promotions and programming activities.
* Secondary delegations could include some of the following: promotions, managing the digital platform, station imaging and/or video editing.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* At least 2 years on-air experience.
* Computer literacy in applicable programs
* Public speaking skill and ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting
* Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing
* Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels and to multi-task and handle pressures and deadlines
* Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, and other related production equipment
Brewer Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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