The E.W. Scripps Co. has cut a deal to sell its last group of 19 radio stations in four markets to SummitMedia for $47 million. The transaction, expected to close in fourth quarter, is the fourth and final deal in the sale of Scripps’ radio division. SummitMedia will acquire Scripps clusters in Wichita, KS; Springfield,…
Tag: Knoxville
Knoxville Focus: Ed and Bob’s Night Out a hoot
Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas go back a few years together. Both were disk jockeys before they teamed up for the popular Ed and Bob Talk Show on the radio. The two are finishing their terms at At-Large Knox County Commissioners and The Focus had a chance to sit down with them recently during their…
Knoxville business owner still waiting for refund from advertising company
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – A young business owner is wondering when she’ll receive a refund from a unique advertising company. The New York-based business says it helps do everything from press releases, social media campaigns to radio podcasts. The company’s contract says if you cancel your order, you’ll get your money back. The company is…
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,…
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.
Krystal goes indie, names The Tombras Group AOR
Venerable, iconic southern burger chain Krystal has named The Tombras Group, the Knoxville, Tennessee-based independent agency, as its agency of record. The account is moving from BrightRedTBWA. “We screened for fit based on range of services, experience in restaurants, reigniting brands, and proximity to our customers. We identified Tombras as a lead contender and once we…
Tom Taylor's NOW Newsletter: “The longest active winning streak in Nielsen’s continuous-measurement markets comes to an end.”
Cumulus country WIVK Knoxville/107.7 was just defeated by Midwest’s “Classic Rock 103.5” WIMZ, with total-week age 12+ AQH share. Ratings-watcher Chris Huff knows this is radio history. He tells this NOW Newsletter that “The last time WIVK was not the #1 station in Knoxville, Jimmy Carter was president, and it was the April-May book…
WVLT Names News Director
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. WVLT-TV announced Friday that Marybeth Jacoby has been named News Director of its CBS, CW, and MyNetwork network affiliated television stations and various digital platforms and products in Knoxville, Tennessee. Jacoby is an award-winning, seasoned news veteran with 20 years of experience. Prior to joining WVLT, Jacoby served as News Director at WLTX…
KAMA April Luncheon - From Friending to Firing
Facebook claims over 1 billion active users, and many of them work for you. This program provides practical advice for handling situations involving social media in the workplace. About Our Speaker: Chris W. McCarty, a shareholder in the Lewis Thomason Knoxville office, practices in the areas of employment law, education law and civil litigation. Mr.…
Tennessean to shift printing operations to Knoxville, continues investment in Nashville
Tennessean print readers will continue to receive their newspaper without interruption after the transition occurs. Amid ongoing transformation within the news industry, printing operations at The Tennessean will shift to a regional facility in Knoxville owned by its parent company, officials announced Wednesday. The move, timed with The Tennessean’s move next year from its historic…