It’s that time of year again to celebrate your favorite behind-the-scenes people in the advertising, communications, and marketing industry for the 2018 Big Wig Awards. Scores of these people work hard to help produce exceptional advertising and communications, so AAF-Knoxville creates this award show to recognize the “unsung heroes” of advertising and marketing. This is…
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Knoxville's first female TV anchor, husband were history-making team at WTVK Channel 26
In the mid-1970s, Joan Lambert became the first female news broadcaster in Knoxville TV history when she began co-anchoring the news for what was then WTVK Channel 26. Her career boost at a time when the proverbial glass ceiling was still much lower for women was no doubt aided by the fact that her husband,…
AAF Knoxville Big Wig Award Nominations open until Friday October 28th
Nominate your favorite behind-the-scenes people in the advertising, communications, and marketing industry for the Big Wig Awards. Scores of these people work hard to help produce exceptional advertising and communications, so AAF-Knoxville creates this award show to recognize those who aren’t recognized by other awards programs. AAF Knoxville board members are not eligible to be…
Inside Radio: Scripps Completes Radio Sell-Off With $47M SummitMedia Deal.
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,…
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…