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Former Knoxville radio host turns Grammy award winning producer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — East Tennessee has its share of Grammy winners, but there’s one man whose resume reads like a who’s who of A-Listers. Many remember Seva as a former well-known DJ, but now he is focused on a soundboard, winning a Grammy and producing some of the top names in the music business.…
Media Post: Tombras Wins U.S. RE/MAX Media Assignment
Knoxville-based ad agency Tombras has been named U.S. media agency of record for realty giant RE/MAX after a formal review.The company, based in Denver, spent nearly $40 million on measured media in 2018, according to Kantar, which estimates the firm spent an additional $32.2 million from January through September of 2019.The appointment is effective immediately.…
Knoxville Gets The Holiday Spirit- WNOX goes “All-Christmas, All-The-Time”
93.1 WNOX flipping to “All-Christmas, All-The-Time,” playing nothing but songs of the holiday season through midnight on Christmas Day. 93.1 WNOX Program Director Gravy said, “Whether you’re putting up your Christmas tree or out shopping for the perfect gift, nothing puts you in the Christmas mood more than hearing all of your holiday favorites like,…
Getting to Know Don Dare
By Mike Steelysteelym@knoxfocus.com You may know Don Dare as the “6 On Your Side” television reporter or as a WATE Anchor, but there’s much more to Dare than you may know. The Knoxville Focus sat down with him for a chat recently in order for our readers to get to know the man a bit…
Opportunity Knox In Knoxville
• SummitMedia Top 40 WWST (Star 102.1)/Knoxville, TN now has a rare nighttime opening, as RAMP has learned that Jax will soon be moving to Raleigh for a new gig TBA. SummitMedia is now in the process of identifying competitive individuals who have a proven track record of creativity and over-achieving. In return, they offer…
All Access: Rich Bailey Joins WIVK/Knoxville As PD
RICH BAILEY has been named PD at CUMULUS Country WIVK/KNOXVILLE. He previously spent 23 years as PD for SUMMITMEDIA crosstown Top 40 WWST (STAR 102.1). He has also programmed stations in CHARLESTON, SC (WMXZ — MIX 95.1), and GREENSBORO, NC (WSMW — KISS 98.7), and has been a popular on-air talent in KNOXVILLE for more…
Big Wig Awards on Wednesday, October 16. Ticket information here
Big Wigs – awards night for community superstars to recognizer their outstanding work in the advertising industry! About this Event Big Wigs is designed for your favorite behind-the-scenes people in the advertising, communications, and marketing industry. Scores of these people work hard to help produce exceptional advertising and communications, so AAF-Knoxville creates this award show…
Knoxville radio host promises to camp out on the roof of a car dealership until Tennessee's next win
A Knoxville radio host has started a camp-out protest waiting for Tennessee’s next win this season. Tyler Ivens of 99.1-WNML The Sports Animal tweeted a video from his first night on the roof of Toyota Knoxville. The radio station promoted the stunt on its web site. “Tune in this week to hear him do the…
Popular Knoxville radio personality on commission expected to address Nathan Bedford Forrest bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A popular Knoxville radio host has been appointed to a state panel that is expected to address the contentious bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the state Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee’s Capitol Commission will soon meet for the first time in more than two years. On Monday, Read more…