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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
16 July 2018
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Good Evening:
From the Reading Pile: FCC Application fees going up.
From the Reading Pile: AM/FM radio holds strong for American listeners.
From the Reading Pile: 2018 Cardinal Community Service Award Recipients (Congratulations to all receipients!)
Northeast
With the Sunday announcement that police arrested a suspect in the 1988 cold case murder of April Tinsley in Fort Wayne, IRW noticed that some Fort Wayne local TV brought their anchors, along with reporters and producers in for Sunday evening news:
CBS affiliate/WANE-TV (Channel 15.1, Fort Wayne) had network sports (Golf) run over, and aired CBS network news until 6:30PM, when they began "NewsChannel 15 Weekend Report" at 6:30PM, anchored by Kaitor Kposowa, who recently changed his on-air name to Kaitor Kay.
ABC affiliate/WPTA-TV (Channel 21.1, Fort Wayne had weekday anchors Brien McElhatten and Alexis Gray in for their 6:00pm Sunday evening newscast, along with new reporter Kaitlyn Kendall.
NBC affiliate/WPTA-TV (Channel 21.2, Fort Wayne) had weekday anchors Tom Powell and Linda Jackson in for Sunday evening newscasts, with several reporters, including veteran reporter Jeff Neumeyer and reporter Kristin Kasper.
After seven years with FOX affiliate WFFT-TV (Channel 55, Fort Wayne) lead meteorologist Andrew Logsdon exits last Friday (July 13). Mr. Logsdon will be moving with his family out west, but hasn't yet landed a broadcasting gig.
The FCC approves Quincy Media's $952,884 purchase of CW affiliate/WISE-TV (Channel 33, Fort Wayne) from Sagamorehill.
Central
On July 1, E.W. Scripps' ABC affiliate WRTV-TV (Channel 6, Indianapolis) canceled their "Good Morning Indiana" weekend morning newscasts, after nearly five years. Erica Irish at the Indianapolis Business Journal says these newscasts aired on Saturday from 6am until 7am, and 8am until 10am, and on Sunday from 6am until 8am. The one hour break on Saturday allowed WRTV to carry "Good Morning America." When "Good Morning Indiana" debuted on September 7, 2013, "RTV6" added eight employees.
Where Are They Now? In 2003/2004, Stacey Kaufmann was an Account Executive for what was then Susquehanna Radio/Indianapolis. Recently, Entercom promoted Ms. Kauffman to SVP/Market Manager for their Sacramento, California cluster.
Westcentral
This Saturday (July 21), there will be a memorial held for the late Terre Haute broadcaster Matt Luecking. The "Blessed for Another Day Lulu" will be held from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at the Deming Park Pool (500 S. Fruitridge Ave., Terre Haute). In October 2016, the popular Terre Haute and Indianapolis DJ was murdered in his home.
Southeast
Sandy Biddinger and Kathy Verseman’s Two Black Cadillacs will purchase WTRE-FM (89.9fm, Greensburg) for $60,000 from Marty Hensley’s New Beginnings Movement, Inc. Earlier this year, Hoosier Public Radio donated WTRE-FM to New Beginnings Movement, Inc. In 2010, Connersville Apostolic Lighthouse, Inc. transferred the CP for WTRE-FM to Hoosier Public Radio.
Where Are They Now? Former WGZB (96.5fm, Lanesville) afternoon host Tropikana now works in Cincinnati, Ohio as Music Director and afternoons at WIZF (The Wiz 101.1fm).
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 15: In 1955, Channel 16 in South Bend signs on as WNDU-TV, owned by The University of Notre Dame, and remains WNDU-TV today. In 1974, Angola's WLKI signs on at 100.1fm. It's now on 100.3fm, but remains WLKI. In 1999, 92.9fm in Veedersburg signs on as WSKL, and remains so today.
July 16: In 1948, 1350am in Kokomo signs on as WIOU, and remains so today. In 2001, WVUB (91.1fm, Vincennes) flips format from Soft AC to Hot AC.
July 17: In 1978, 96.7fm in Bloomington signs on the air as WBWB, and remains so today. In 2017, Terre Haute radio legend Ronn Mott dies. Age 81.
July 18: In 2005, WBOW-FM (102.7fm, Terre Haute) flips format from Soft AC to Hot AC. In 2013, John Hager dies. Age 86. Mr. Hager was president of Owensboro Broadcasting Company (WOMI and WBKR-FM) along with serving as publisher of The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer.
July 20: In 1990, 101.5fm in Fort Branch signs on as WBGW, and remains so today (WBGW-FM). In 2008, James D. Freeman dies. Age 74. Mr. Freeman served as SVP/Broadcasting for Schurz Communications, Inc. and President/GM of the WSBT Stations in South Bend.
July 21: In 1969, 99.3fm in Knox signs on as WKVI and remains so today (WKVI-FM).
Employment Opportunities
WITZ FM, WQKZ FM and WITZ AM 990 & 99.1 FM Radio Juan in Jasper, Indiana has an immediate opening for an entry level sales person who also has sports play by play experience. Our award winning local sports teams are at the heart of what we do and we are in need of an additional person to expand coverage and provide backup for current local news and sports staff. Sales will be the main focus of this position cold calling on new accounts. You won’t have an established list to work from so we need a self starter who knows how to develop client relationships and write and produce effective radio commercials. Social media and website sales will also be part of this position. We will train the right person. If you’re looking for a great entry level position with an award winning radio station that’s been a major part of the local community since 1948 then send your resume to Gene Kuntz, P.O. Box 167, Jasper, IN 47546 or email to gkuntz@witzamfm.com. Jasper On The Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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