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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
2 July 2018
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Good Evening:
IRW apologizes for missing last Thursday's issue. Your editor traveled out of state for business, and IRW will extend your free subscription by one extra issue.
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.
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Northeast
In a few weeks, Quincy Broadcasting's NBC affiliate WPTA-TV (Channel 21.2, Fort Wayne) ("Fort Wayne's NBC") will welcome meteorologist Jon Wilson. Mr. Wilson will be a weekend meteorologist. Most recently, Mr. Wilson served as a meteorologist for KEVN in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Northwest
Today, Lee Shaw joins as Operations Director for Purdue University's WBAA(AM)/W290CM (920am, West Lafayette; 105.9fm, Lafayette) and WBAA-FM (101.3fm; West Lafayette). Mr. Shaw has experience in both television: Heartland Media's CBS affiliate/WLFI-TV (Channel 18, Lafayette) and radio: Lafayette Schools’ WJEF (91.9fm, Lafayette).
Eastcentral
Brewer Broadcasting's Country/WQLK (96.1fm, Richmond) debuts a new morning show: "The KICKS Morning Crew with Reyn and Sean" began last Monday. The show airs weekday mornings from 5am until 10am. Jeff "Reyn" Reynolds and Sean Lamb co-host the show.
Mr. Reynolds started his broadcasting career at WMDH over in New Castle, and most recently worked for WKXC ("Kicks 99") in Augusta, Georgia. Sean Lamb grew up in Wayne County, and became a musician, but he's new to radio.
The new morning show succeeds Josh Michaels and Kaysie Chase, who both joined Federated Media's Country/WQHK (105.1fm, Huntertown) for mornings.
Central
The Bob & Tom Show promotes GM John Kesler to COO. Mr. Kesler takes this newly created position after joining B&T in March 2016. Before that, Mr. Kesler enjoyed a long career across town with Emmis Communications.
In a press release, Tom Griswold, Co-Host of The BOB & TOM Show, said: "John Kesler is the perfect guy for this job. He knows the ins and outs of the world of media sales, and he knows how to deal with the chaotic world of radio personalities. He is all about forward motion in the fast moving and quickly changing radio landscape. Most importantly, John knows what he doesn't know... meaning that he's quick to consult with people who know what they're talking about in the multi-layered digital cosmos of contemporary media. He's also a wonderful person, and our staff hasn't tried to kick him out of our building... yet."
We remember an Indianapolis engineer who also worked in Richmond. Dave Gill died on June 26 at age 66. After graduating high school, Mr. Gill served in the United States Air Force, and later earned his Associates Degree in Electrical Services from Ivy Tech. Mr. Gill was an accomplished radio engineer and worked throughout central Indiana, including WXLW (950am, Indianapolis), WHON (930am, Richmond), WKBV (1490am, Richmond), WFMG (101.3fm, Richmond), WQLK (96.1fm, Richmond), WZZY (98.3fm, Winchester) and Emmis/Indianapolis. He also sold for Allied Broadcast Equipment. Funeral services were held last Friday. Here's the complete obituary.
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 1: In 1968, 1330am in Greensburg signs on as WTRE, and remains so today. In 1970, former Indianapolis (then-WIRE) and Vincennes (WAOV) Chief Engineer Eugene Alden dies. Age 65. In 1993, 105.9fm in Wabash signs on as WWIP. Today, it's WJOT-FM. In 2000, WKVI (1520am, 99.3fm, both Knox) both flipped format from country to AC. In 2003, a pair of Indianapolis radio stations changed format. On the west side, 98.3fm (Plainfield) flipped formats from religious (WXIR; "Love 98") to Radio Disney (WRDZ), after a station sale. On the south side, WPZZ (95.9fm Franklin) flipped formats from News-Talk to Religious ("Joy 96") and call letters to WIJY.
July 2: In 1989, 102.3fm in New Carlisle flips format from Country ("Cat 102") to religion. Today, it's WYET.
July 3: In 2009, WOWO meteorologist Earl Finckle dies. Age 82. Mr. Finckle also owned Central Weather Service, which provided weather forecasts to clients across the United States. Also in 2009, Ann Moore died. Age 52. Ms. Moore was an Evansville news anchor (WFIE-TV and WTVW-TV).
July 4: In 1929, Main Auto Supply has a tragic fire, which forced its WOWO/Fort Wayne off the air for about two days. WOWO moved across the street for several months during reconstruction. In 1948, 990am in Jasper signs on and remains WITZ to this day. In 1981, WSVL (97.1fm, Shelbyville) became WENS at 6:00AM.
July 5: In 2009, Emmis/Indianapolis Market Manager Tom Severino dies. Age 58.
July 6: In 1968, the now silent 1520am in Hardinsburg, Kentucky debuts as WHIC, owned by Breckinridge Broadcasting Co. In 2013, Kevin Riecke dies. Age 52. Mr. Riecke worked for Cromwell Radio Group and WKDQ.
July 7: In 2002, former WWKI (100.5fm, Kokomo) morning man Dick Bronson dies. Age 61. In 2005, former WKBV (1490am, Richmond) afternoon host Rick Beers dies. Age 47. In 2014, after an ownership change, WLYV (1450am, Fort Wayne) flips format to talk ("1450 The Patriot").
Employment Opportunities
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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