Indiana RadioWatch: June 10, 2014

Just a reminder: The NAB 2014 Radio Show will be September 10 through September 12 in Indianapolis.

Northeast

IRW extends our sincerest apologies to Mark Allen. With all the Monday changes, we overlooked that he is the new OM for the Adams Radio Group radio stations in Fort Wayne. Mr. Allen last programmed KIAI (Mason City, Iowa). Mr. Allen now programs Country/WBTU (93.3fm, Kendallville).

What else is new at the Adams Radio Group? Glad you asked:

Rhythmic CHR/WNHT (96.3fm, Churubusco) began a stunt format over the weekend. Here's a sample.

Tonight, Classic Rock/WXKE (103.9fm, Fort Wayne) will move to 96.3fm. Peter Ambrose at Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly says that JJ Fabini replaced Doc West as WXKE PD. Here's a sneak peek at the new logo.

Mr. Ambrose also reports that 103.9fm will soon upgrade to iBiquity's HD Radio. Now, Adams Radio Group has two FM translators: W245CA (96.9fm, Fort Wayne) and W277AK (103.3fm, Fort Wayne). Those translators could simulcast Adams' two AM properties: WGL (1250am, Fort Wayne) and WLYV (1450am, Fort Wayne), or 103.9fm HD subchannel(s).

103.9fm will take new call letters: WWFW, but won't launch a new format until later this month.

Country/WBTU (93.3fm, Kendallville) midday host Travis Walker exits along with Rhythmic CHR/WJFX (107.9fm, New Haven) night slammer Caden. Also, former Oasis Radio Group online guru Wes Teska exits.

Former "Wild 96.3" middayer Miss Janay replaces Caden in nights.

Jim Brady (Felton) passed away last Thursday. Mr. Felton programmed WLYV (1450am, Fort Wayne) and did mornings ("Uncle Felty") in the late 1960s. After Fort Wayne, he went to the famous CKLW in Windsor, Ontario. Mr. Felton was 67.

Teen Horizons Christian Outreach has a new LPFM CP for 94.5fm, licensed to North Manchester. The new call letters: WYLG-LP.

Where Are They Now? Former WJFX midday DJ Mia Amini will soon do middays on WXYY in Savannah, Georgia.

Northcentral

Talking Stick Communications sells its ESPN affiliate WAOR (95.7fm, Nappanee) for $925,000 to St. Joseph Catholic Radio Group, LLC Both groups signed a Local Operating Agreement, which will let 95.7fm flip its format earlier than the sale closing. Of note, the WAOR call letters and intellectual property remain with Talking Stick Communications, but where will they land?

Kankakee Valley Broadcasting remains hard at work building their new CP for 98.3fm, licensed to Culver. Now, it has call letters: WYMR.

Quincy Broadcasting's FOX affiliate WSJV-TV (Channel 28, Elkhart) welcomes Perry Boxx as News Director. Mr. Boxx last worked in Columbus, Georgia (WRBL-TV/News Director). Mr. Boxx replaces Ed Kral, who Quincy promoted to Station Manager.

After originally applying for an LPFM on 94.3fm, Table Setter Neighborhood Radio, Inc. earns a CP for an LPFM station WTSX-LP (104.9fm, Kokomo). As proposed, the LPFM will be at a transmitter site just east of N. Washington Street, where North Street crosses, on the north side of Kokomo.

Northwest

Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting's PBS affiliate WYIN-TV (Channel 56, Gary) ends its nightly local newscast. That means News Director Jerry Howard exits after nearly two years.

Eastcentral

In 2009, Classic Rock/WMQX (96.7fm, Alexandria) and WMXQ (93.5fm, Hartford City) flipped formats to Classic Rock ("MAXimum Classic Rock") under under prior ownership. Woof Boom Radio recently split that simulcast. WMQX flips to a country format, under Woof Boom VP/OM Steve Lindell. For now, "96.7 Blake FM." will have no air personalities, but has a new website.

Central

The University of Indianapolis' Classical-Jazz/WICR (88.7fm, Indianapolis) flip flops its format blocks: Jazz now airs from Noon until Midnight, and Classical music now airs from Midnight to Noon. When Jazz is on WICR, Classical will air on WICR-HD2 ("The Mirror Image"), and vice versa.

LIN Media's CBS affiliate WISH-TV (Channel 8, Indianapolis) GM Jeff White exits. Mr. White became GSM in 1998, rising to station manager in 2003. In 2005, Mr. White became GM.

Emmis' Country/WLHK (97.1fm, Shelbyville) afternoon and early evening host JD Cannon becomes Music Director under PD Fritz Moser.

Dispatch Broadcast Group NBC affiliate WTHR (Channel 13, Indianapolis) welcomes Naomi Pescovitz as weekend morning anchor, starting July 9. Ms. Pescovitz last worked at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Westcentral

Since Midwest Communications turned in the 1300am, Terre Haute license to the FCC, the WIBQ calls move to their new 1230am, also licensed to Terre Haute.

Midwest Communications' Alternative/WXXR (95.9fm, Seelyville) flips format to Country and Western and changes call letters to WDKE The new "95.9fm Duke FM" uses Envision Radio Networks' "Legends" format. Former WXXR PD/midday host Storm Avery exits. Ms. Avery moves down US-41 and replaces Rusty James as PD and afternoons at South Central Communications' Country/WLFW (93.5fm, Chandler). Finally, here's the new 95.9FM Duke FM website.

Midwest Communications' Country/WDWQ (102.7fm, Terre Haute) PD Robb Reel exits to become OM/PD and mornings at Reising Radio Partners' Country/WYGB (100.3fm, Edinburgh). Mr. Reel replaces "Korn Country 100.3" PD Chris Woodbridge, who exits for a job outside of radio.

Nexstar NBC affiliate WTWO-TV (Channel 2, Terre Haute) and Mission Broadcasting ABC affiliate WAWV (Channel 38, Terre Haute) meteorologist Anne Elise Parks exits and goes west on I-70, joining St. Louis, Missouri FOX affiliate KTVI-TV and CW affiliate KPLR-TV. Ms. Parks will be on-air during the midday news KTVI-TV and weekend evenings on KPLR-TV.

Southeast

Cumulus' WAYI (93.9fm, Sellersburg) ends its LMA with the religious WAY Media Network and goes silent. 93.9fm returns to its WLCL call letters. WAY Media flips the call letters of their WAYG (104.3fm, Charlestown) to WAYI.

Where Are They Now? Former then-WRVI and then-WLSY-FM (now WFIA-FM) GM Mark Halverson becomes the new VP/GM at Journal Broadcast Group in Omaha, Nebraska.

Southcentral

Reising Radio Partners' Oldies/WXCH (102.9fm, Columbus) adds "Super 60s Sunday" from 5pm until 7pm.

Southwest

We're sad to report the death of DLC Media, Inc. GM Brad Deetz after a motorcycle crash and subsequent heart attack. Mr. Deetz also hosted mornings on Vincennes University's Classic Rock/WFML (96.7fm, Vincennes; operated by DLC Media, Inc.) Before joining DLC Media in 2007, he was OM for The Original Company and mornings at their Country/WWBL (106.5fm, Washington). Mr. Deetz began in radio at age 16 with WBTU in Fort Wayne.

South Central Communications' Country/WLFW (93.5fm, Chandler) PD Rusty James becomes PD/afternoons of sister AC/WIKY (104.1fm, Evansville), replacing Mark Elliott. Mr. Elliott now programs for Cumulus in Toledo, Ohio as their OM of WRQN and WWWM and PD of WRQN.

South Knox Alumni, Inc. will have an LPFM with brand new call letters: WSKM-LP (98.9fm, Monroe City).

Employment Opportunities

Adams Radio Group needs a new midday host and evening host for their Country WBTU. OM Mark Allen wants your resume and audio (three minutes, maximum) via e-mail: mallen at argfw dot com. Adams Radio Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cumulus Media- Nash FM 1025, serving East Central Indiana, is growing and currently looking for one professional sales representative to help local businesses grow their market share. Media sales with a college degree preferred. However, we will extensively train the right candidate to be wildly successful. There is unlimited income potential with a pay structure to help you hit the ground running. Includes a nice benefits package. If you have a minimum of 1-2 yrs. business to business sales experience and are looking for a long term career working for the finest radio media company in the industry then contact me for a confidential interview. Valerie.Abram at Cumulus dot com. Cumulus Media-Nash FM 1025 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time PM-Drive/Social Media Director opportunity available in Muncie-Marion, IN. We're a fully-staffed, multi-station small market cluster, with a strong "team" approach to all we do. This is your opportunity to really make a connection with listeners and have a direct, positive impact in the community. This is not a "starter job" - we're looking for experience and creativity, positive attitude, the ability to pull off awesome appearances and remote broadcasts, and be the brand of the station. This position also includes maintaining and growing all social media channels of WXXC, WCJC, WMRI, and WBAT. Pay is competitive. Benefits offered. How soon can you start? Email resume, cover letter, and on-air demo to vanessa at wmri dot com. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and ready to hire!

Looking for your dream job as a market leading News/Talk and Sports GSM? Federated Media/South Bend is a family-owned, innovative, and legacy media company based in Northern Indiana in the heart of Notre Dame country. You are 90-minutes away from Chicago and less than an hour from the beach. This market is a great place to raise a family and has some of the most affordable housing in the nation. We have all the top radio brands (Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Fox News, ESPN, etc.), plus a local all-news morning show, a great local PM-drive talk host, and one of the best interactive teams in America. The station already has ratings success. Now all we need is the right leader to take us to the next level. You'll need to show demonstrated experience at leading a spoken-word radio sales team and a proven track-record of success. Interested? Send your package to Market Manager Clint Marsh: cmarsh at federatedmedia dot com. Federated Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Radio One Top 40 WNOU (RadioNow 100.9)/Indianapolis hunts for a gifted evening entertainer, a.k.a. nighttime superstar! Qualified candidates for this big-time position must be social media monsters, have great phone skills and be ready to take over the city of Indianapolis. Liner jocks need not apply, and please, spare us from applicants who read "horror-scopes" as entertainment or think that reading the weather forecast counts as a content break. If this interests you, please send your resume aircheck to lbaldwin at radio-one dot com. Radio One is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WZZY Winchester, Indiana is looking for our next Morning Show host. Not only will you be the morning "voice" of our A/C station but through your work and interaction within the community you'll also be the "face" of the station as well. Plus you'll VT evenings on our winning Adult Top 40 sister FM and do plenty of remotes and appearances on both stations. Even if you've never done Mornings before send along your best. Our former host has been with us for 13 years so we believe in longevity and loyalty. Send along an on-air sample (please keep it short) and resume to rickduncan at g1013 dot com. Or you can mail it to 2301 W. Main St. Richmond, IN 47374. Whitewater Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WGTO AM-FM is looking for a salesperson to handle local and regional sports and general market sales. Position pays high commission rate but requires a self-starter who can operate without direct supervision. List is unrestricted and the right candidate can name his or her territory. This person will be responsible for prospecting and developing new business as well as growing and maintaining existing accounts. A positive attitude and excellent communications skills are a must. WGTO is the local voice of Cass County Michigan and the home of local high school sports. The music format is Classic hits with a live local swap shop program, Dowagiac High School Football and University of Michigan football and afternoon talk with Ed Shultz. WGTO is 3000 watts at 910AM and FM at 101.1 WGTO covers Cass County as well as Niles, And St Joe Benton Harbor in Berrien County and South Bend Indiana. Send letter of introduction and or resume to WGTO at larrylangford at aol dot com. WGTO welcomes applications from ALL interested persons as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hoosier AM/FM is seeking an experienced media Account Executive to join the sales team of our four-station cluster in Muncie-Marion, IN. This person will be responsible for prospecting and developing new business as well as growing and maintaining existing accounts. A positive attitude and excellent verbal and written communications skills are a must. This is a full time position. Hoosier AM/FM offers a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacations. Minimum education level is High School diploma or equivalent. Resume and letter of introduction are to be sent to indianaradiojobs at yahoo dot com. Hoosier AM/FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.

Blaine Thompson
Indiana RadioWatch

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