KNOXVILLE, TN – Raycom Media’s WTNZ-TV FOX 43 and Cumulus Media’s WNML-FM The Sports Animal are announcing the launch of “Tennessee Sports Night”, a new local 7 p.m. sports talk show that will be simulcast live on both radio and television stations. The half-hour program will air Monday-Friday and offer East Tennesseans analysis of the…
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We've lost a friend. Former WBIR sports anchor Steve Phillips loses cancer battle
WBIR has lost a dear friend and family member. Former WBIR sports director and anchor Steve Phillips lost his battle with brain cancer Sunday morning. Steve was diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme, a form of brain cancer which means he had multiple malignant tumors, in October 2016. Read the entire story here
Job Opening: Sales Coordinator, Scripps Knoxville
SCRIPPS MEDIA — Knoxville, TN (Star 102.1 WWST-FM, Q100.3 WCYQ-FM, Hot 104.5 WKHT-FM, and Classic Hits 93.1 WNOX-FM) is seeking a full-time Sales Coordinator to support the sales department in day-to-day activities. Serving the largest and most loyal audience of listeners and clients in East Tennessee–the four station group of Star 102.1, Hot 104.5, Q100 Country,…
GRAY AND RAYCOM TO COMBINE IN A $3.6 BILLION TRANSACTION
JUNE 25, 2018 Companies Will Form Third Largest Television Broadcast Group Atlanta, Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama – Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) and Raycom Media, Inc. (“Raycom”), an employee-owned company, jointly announced today that they have entered into an agreement to combine their companies in a transformative transaction that will create the single…
Former WBIR anchor Steve Phillips is asking for prayers
“Steve is getting ready to go to his heavenly home and it could come in just weeks.” Steve’s courageous battle against brain cancer has inspired his friends and family.” For people of faith, prayer is powerful. Our friend Steve Phillips loves his Lord and has tried to live his life according to Him. Now, he…
Country Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees 'Andy & Alison' Tackle '10 Questions
Already seasoned radio personalities as solo air talents when they teamed in 1997, Andy Ritchie and Alison Mencer spent 20 years waking up Knoxville at the legendary WIVK. During that time, Andy and Alison were consistently recognized by the industry as one of the top morning shows in America, with seven CMA Personality Of The…
Forbes: There's A Right Way To Run Radio Stations. Here Are 10 Smart Tips.
With two of the nation’s largest radio companies in bankruptcy, iHeartMedia and Cumulus, many who don’t really know radio contend the medium is dead or dying. But those who do know radio argue that it’s still every bit a vital medium. The problem, they argue, is that too many stations are poorly managed, often from…
All Access: WKHT (Hot 104.5)/Knoxville MD Mean Jean Fremont Is Outbound
SCRIPPS Top 40/Rhythmic WKHT (HOT 104.5)/KNOXVILLE MD/nights MEAN JEAN FREMONT has stepped down. FREMONT is exploring new radio opportunities and can be reached at (407) 453-2557 or itsmeanjean@outlook.com. FREMONT’s last day at WKHT will be FRIDAY, JUNE 1st.
ALL ACCESS: Cumulus Revenues Slip, Loss Narrows, Westwood One Up For First Quarter
CUMULUS MEDIA has released its first quarter results, with net revenue down 0.1% to $263.7 million, net loss narrowing 32.4% to $5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA up 4% to $40.3 million. Radio station group revenue fell 3.1% to $168 million, while WESTWOOD ONE revenue rose 5.5% to $95 million. The company is operating under Chapter…
Growing team moving Knoxville Business Journal in new directions
This month, the Greater Knoxville Business Journal welcomes Brenna McDermott to its team. Brenna relocated to Knoxville from Columbia, Mo., where she was group editor/director of content for the Business Times Co. and editor of the Columbia Business Times. In that role last year, she earned a spot on the Folio 30 Under 30 list, which…