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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
5 July 2018
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Good Evening:
One of our readers e-mailed me with a question about WNTS (1590am, Beech Grove) when it aired a religious format. If you worked there during that time, or know someone who did, please drop me an e-mail.
From the Reading Pile: The Indianapolis Recorder profiles Radio One's WTLC(AM) and WTLC-FM.
From the Reading Pile: Meet the New President of Colorado Public Radio
Stewart Vanderwilt, a radio veteran who is making his way to Denver from Austin, knows former president of CPR Max Wycisk has left big shoes to fill.
Northeast
On Sunday (July 1), Northeast Indiana Public Radio's WBOI (89.1fm, Fort Wayne) ended their broadcasts of the BBC World Service, which aired weekdays at 3pm and in overnights.
For the 3pm weekday hour, WBOI now airs PRI's "The World" while overnight consists of various encore programs: 1A, Fresh Air, Hidden Brain, On Point, et al. Here's the WBOI complete weekday schedule.
Northwest
Milner Broadcasting Enterprises closes on the sale of their five radio stations, including Country/WIVR (101.7fm, Kentland) to Milner Media Partners. Here's how it all breaks down. The new Milner Media Partners consists of:
David Benjamin: 33%
Mickey Luckoff: 32%
Robby Markose (R2 Investments): 33%
Milner: 2%
Brokers for the seller on this family deal: Bob Heymann and George Reed, both of Media Services Group.
Central
Emmis' Sports/WFNI (1070am, Indianapolis) broadcast in HD, but they've stopped that for a bit due to some equipment issues.
Dispatch Broadcasting's NBC affiliate/WTHR-TV (Channel 13) sports anchor Jason Spells exits after nearly a decade in Indianapolis. Mr. Spells debuted across town in Indianapolis at ABC affiliate WRTV-TV (Channel 6, Indianapolis), and moved to WTHR-TV in 2014. Mr. Spells said he's moving to Dallas, Texas, but hasn't announced his career plans.
Where Are They Now? Former "Retro 93.9" morning man Jeffrey T. Mason now hosts Jeffrey T. Mason now does weekends at WEBG ("Big 95.5") in Chicago.
Southeast
New Beginnings Movement, Inc. closes on their $35,000 sale of translator W249DG (97.7fm, North Vernon) to Tom and Diana Taylor. In May 2016, W249DG began a simulcast of Classic Hits WJCP-A/North Vernon.
Southcentral
Indiana University's News-Classical-Jazz/WFIU (103.7fm, Bloomington) and its five translator network add two new shows this month:
"PorchLight" with Tom Roznowski will have a new theme each week, and the show will incorporate recorded music and stories around that theme. The hour long show debuts this Saturday (July 7) at 8:00pm. Mr. Roznowski previously hosted "Hometown" on WFIU.
Starting Wednesday July 18, Shayne Laughter will host "Reader's Radar" on both WFIU and as a podcast. The half hour show will delve into short prose fiction from current issues of literary journals. Ms. Laughter also serves as an arts reporter for WFIU, and previously worked for Bloomington Community Radio's Variety/WFHB (91.3fm, Bloomington).
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. https://www.emmis.com/emmis-careers/ 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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