Seattle PPM’s/March: Movin’ 92.5 Continues a Strong #1
KQMV (Movin' 92.5) was off a ratings point, but still solidly #1 in the 6+ chart. KJR-FM (The Jet) remains #2, narrowly ahead of News/Talk KIRO-FM in 3rd.
CITI FM’s Dave Wheeler Suspended After Controversial Videos
A popular Winnipeg radio personality has been suspended after two controversial music videos were posted to social media on Monday
Standing Out From the Crowd: A Winners Way by Paul Kaye
“Winning is not everything; it is the only thing!” Those were the words spoken by Vince Lombardi, the former head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who led the team to five NFL championships in seven years in addition to winning the first two Super Bowls - Paul Kaye (Pictured)
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. April 12th
IT WAS APRIL 12th when Canadian broadcaster J. Frank Willis began his legendary 69 hour marathon coverage from a mine surface in Nova Scotia (pictured), after an explosion trapped three miners down below …
When ‘The Life of Riley’ family comedy was heard for the first time on the CBS radio network, as a Saturday morning half-hour…
When CBS-TV’s Ed Sullivan Show featured Brook Benton singing his first hit, “It’s Just A Matter Of Time”…
and when the first episode of “21 Jump Street” starring a young Johnny Depp, aired on the Fox Network.
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KHJ Los Angeles Aircheck with Charlie Fox 1980
during the beginning of the end for Los Angles Boss Radio KHJ with Charlie Fox spinning the tunes...
KUOW Launches Jazz Service, which MAY Be Heard (Later) on 88.5
The launch of Planet Jazz is part of KUOW's preparation to provide a full-time jazz and blues station if and when KUOW and the University of Washington acquire the license and frequencies of 88.5, currently the home of KPLU, from Pacific Lutheran University.
Media Buyers: ‘Big Radio Needs Busting Up’
“Big Box Radio has taken on too much debt, and it’s put a stranglehold on innovation, promotion, creativity, resources and people.”
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. April 11th
IT WAS APRIL 11th .. when the first live sports event on radio, a boxing match, was heard blow-by-blow over Pittsburgh’s pioneer station KDKA…
When hockey play-by-play legend Danny Gallivan (pictured) was born in Montreal…
When Lesley Gore and Paul Anka headlined the final broadcast of NBC-TV’s pop music showcase, ‘Hullabaloo!’…
and when the Tommy Hunter Show, after a nearly 27 year run, was seen for the last time on CBC TV.
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Hacking Democracy Exposed!
While the Controlled Mass Media continue to brainwash Americans with why Trump is bad, Cruz is good and Hillary is the one the people really want;
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. April 10th
IT WAS APRIL 10th .. when Art Baker hosted ‘People Are Funny’ in its debut on NBC radio …
When 16-year-old Ricky Nelson sang for the first time on his family’s radio show ‘The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet’ ..
When legendary Toronto newsman Dick Smythe ended an 18-year run at CHUM-FM and walked across the street to CFTR-FM…
and when Charles Kuralt (pictured) hosted his last broadcast of CBS-TV’s ‘Sunday Morning.’
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