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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
9 July 2018
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Good Evening:
IRW recently received MP3s with old airchecks. When IRW looked through the list, we noticed this:
"WNAP David Letterman audition tape (Sept 1969)"
While IRW wondered if we had a never discovered aircheck, an Internet search revealed this YouTube link.
Eastcentral
Whitewater Broadcasting's AC/WLPK (1580am, Connersville) and translator W295BT (106.9fm, Connersville) move studio locations from Central Avenue in Connersville to North Perkins Street in Rushville.
Central
Tribune Broadcasting's FOX affiliate WXIN-TV (Channel 59, Indianapolis) welcomes two new reporters: Mike Sullivan and Colby Thelen. Mr. Sullivan joins "FOX 59" from WKEF-TV/WRGT-TV in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Thelen joins "Fox 59" from WCBD-TV in Charleston, South Carolina.
Southeast
Alpha Media's Urban/WGZB (96.5fm, Lanesville) night jock Big Homie exits. Mr. Homie joined "B96.5" in 2013 from sister WHXT in Columbia, South Carolina.
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.
July 8: In 2001, former WLYV (1450am, Fort Wayne) President/GM Herbert Weber dies. Age 75. In 2002, WXLW (950am, Indianapolis) flips formats from religion to Sports (ESPN).
July 9: In 2004, Indianapolis' WGRL (93.9fm) relaunches with a religious format as "The Song."
July 10: In 1983, Farm Director Jay Gould left WOWO Radio. Mr. Gould passed away in 1984.
July 14: In 1994, WKPW (90.7fm, Knightstown) increased power to 4,400 watts.
Employment Opportunities
Emmis Communications/Indianapolis has multiple openings, including B105.7 Music Director/On Air and Network Indiana Affiliate Manager. The entire list is here. Emmis Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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