New talk station's domain name serves clues to Rush's new dial position
As noted here first, programming changes are coming to WKOX AM 1200 on April 1st. The station will adopt new call letters - WXKS AM - and change its format from Spanish-language station to a conservative news talk format. But that's not the only thing that may be moving to the right of Boston's AM dial.
A couple days ago, AM 1200's owner Clear Channel Communications, the company that produces and distributes Rush Limbaugh Show, has registered a website - http://www.rushradio1200.com/. This move likely serves as indication that after 15 1/2 years Rush Limbaugh will soon be leaving WRKO AM 680 for the new spot on the Boston dial - AM 1200. In addition. the new talk station is expected run The Glenn Beck Show from 9 am to noon and Sean Hannity from 3pm to 6pm.
With RushRadio1200 branding, the new station will be identified with Limbaugh and his new place on the dial. Clear Channel has implementd similar RushRadio formats in its other markets around the counry including New Orleans, Raleigh and Greensboro, NC.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
WFNX lends its airwaves to help Haiti
This Wednesday morning(1/27), WFNX 101.7FM and Newbury Comics will be raising money for "Partners In Health" to send relief to Haiti. During its Breakfast Show(6-10am) listeners can call in and donate money to help Haiti's earthquake victims. Here's WFNX's press release :
WFNX and Newbury Comics Pitch In For Partners In Health, Haitian Relief Effort
Boston radio station WFNX and retail chain Newbury Comics will join the effort to raise funds and awareness for disaster relief in Haiti , with a “Help For Haiti” radiothon on Wednesday, January 27th. The all-day fundraiser will benefit the Boston-based charity Partners in Health, which has provided medical relief in Haiti for over twenty years.
Beginning at 6 a.m. with the WFNX Breakfast Show, the station’s on-air personalities will encourage listeners to make contributions by calling the studio lines at (781) 595-WFNX. Newbury Comics will contribute up to $10,000 in gift cards as premiums for listeners who donate $25 or more. Listeners will also be able to bid on concert tickets, lift tickets, and a chance to host the WFNX Leftover Lunch, among other items. For a $250 donation, listeners also will be able to hear their favorite song on the radio as an “instant request.” Listeners can also make donations at www.wfnx.com.
The Breakfast Show will feature interviews by veteran newsman Henry Santoro. Guests will include Partners In Health doctors with recent experience in Haiti , Massachusetts State Representatives Linda Dorcena Forry and Marie St. Fleur, Boston Haitian editor Bill Forry, Boston Phoenix reporter Chris Faraone, Haitian-born local rappers Lecks Get It On, and others. The station’s goals are to give its listeners local perspective on this global disaster and a chance to donate to a charity sending relief directly to Haiti from Boston .
WFNX broadcasts at 101.7 FM in Greater Boston, 92.1 FM in New Hampshire , and streams live worldwide online at www.wfnx.com.
This Wednesday morning(1/27), WFNX 101.7FM and Newbury Comics will be raising money for "Partners In Health" to send relief to Haiti. During its Breakfast Show(6-10am) listeners can call in and donate money to help Haiti's earthquake victims. Here's WFNX's press release :
WFNX and Newbury Comics Pitch In For Partners In Health, Haitian Relief Effort
Boston radio station WFNX and retail chain Newbury Comics will join the effort to raise funds and awareness for disaster relief in Haiti , with a “Help For Haiti” radiothon on Wednesday, January 27th. The all-day fundraiser will benefit the Boston-based charity Partners in Health, which has provided medical relief in Haiti for over twenty years.
Beginning at 6 a.m. with the WFNX Breakfast Show, the station’s on-air personalities will encourage listeners to make contributions by calling the studio lines at (781) 595-WFNX. Newbury Comics will contribute up to $10,000 in gift cards as premiums for listeners who donate $25 or more. Listeners will also be able to bid on concert tickets, lift tickets, and a chance to host the WFNX Leftover Lunch, among other items. For a $250 donation, listeners also will be able to hear their favorite song on the radio as an “instant request.” Listeners can also make donations at www.wfnx.com.
The Breakfast Show will feature interviews by veteran newsman Henry Santoro. Guests will include Partners In Health doctors with recent experience in Haiti , Massachusetts State Representatives Linda Dorcena Forry and Marie St. Fleur, Boston Haitian editor Bill Forry, Boston Phoenix reporter Chris Faraone, Haitian-born local rappers Lecks Get It On, and others. The station’s goals are to give its listeners local perspective on this global disaster and a chance to donate to a charity sending relief directly to Haiti from Boston .
WFNX broadcasts at 101.7 FM in Greater Boston, 92.1 FM in New Hampshire , and streams live worldwide online at www.wfnx.com.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sheppard exits from WEEI's Big Show after 10 years
A sign of times perhaps but even the most popular stations and its strongest shows are not immune from the prolonged economic downturn that has impacted radio industry harder than any other traditional advertising medium.
Earlier this afternoon, Entercom New England announced that Pete Sheppard, longtime fixture on WEEI AM 850's afternoon "Big Show" has been let go due to budget cuts. Sheppard, a native of Narragansett, RI, graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in 1987. He then worked at several New England radio station including WXLO 104.5FM in Worcester and WKRI in Providence before making the jump to Boston radio in 1994 when he was hired by Metro Networks. . In 1995, he was named Metro's Sports Director. Sheppard joined WEEI in February of 1995 doing sports flashes on weekends. In 1997, he was given his own talk show with Jon Wallach. Sheppard has been working on “The Big Show” since 1999.
Here's WEEI's press release on elimination of Sheppard's position on the Big Show :
Statement Regarding Pete Sheppard from Entercom New England Vice President and Market Manager Julie Kahn and Vice President of AM Programming Jason Wolfe
“As we continue to operate in challenging economic times, it is with regret that we announce today that we have eliminated Pete Sheppard’s wish Pete the best of luck in his future endeavors and remain extremely grateful for all his contributions over the past decade.”position as sports anchor on the Big Show. We’d like to thank Pete for his outstanding work with WEEI over the last ten years. He played a major role in our growth, and helped “The Big Show” become one of the top radio shows in the country. We wish Pete the best of luck in his future endeavors and remain extremely grateful for all his contributions over the past decade.”
A sign of times perhaps but even the most popular stations and its strongest shows are not immune from the prolonged economic downturn that has impacted radio industry harder than any other traditional advertising medium.
Earlier this afternoon, Entercom New England announced that Pete Sheppard, longtime fixture on WEEI AM 850's afternoon "Big Show" has been let go due to budget cuts. Sheppard, a native of Narragansett, RI, graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in 1987. He then worked at several New England radio station including WXLO 104.5FM in Worcester and WKRI in Providence before making the jump to Boston radio in 1994 when he was hired by Metro Networks. . In 1995, he was named Metro's Sports Director. Sheppard joined WEEI in February of 1995 doing sports flashes on weekends. In 1997, he was given his own talk show with Jon Wallach. Sheppard has been working on “The Big Show” since 1999.
Here's WEEI's press release on elimination of Sheppard's position on the Big Show :
Statement Regarding Pete Sheppard from Entercom New England Vice President and Market Manager Julie Kahn and Vice President of AM Programming Jason Wolfe
“As we continue to operate in challenging economic times, it is with regret that we announce today that we have eliminated Pete Sheppard’s wish Pete the best of luck in his future endeavors and remain extremely grateful for all his contributions over the past decade.”position as sports anchor on the Big Show. We’d like to thank Pete for his outstanding work with WEEI over the last ten years. He played a major role in our growth, and helped “The Big Show” become one of the top radio shows in the country. We wish Pete the best of luck in his future endeavors and remain extremely grateful for all his contributions over the past decade.”
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
WTKK 96.9FM blankets election coverage
Just like its rival WRKO AM 680 which will go all night to bring the results of the special US Senate election, WTKK 96.9FM will be on the air tonight with its local coverage. Here's Boston Talks's release :
96.9 FM – WTKK Talks the Results of the MA Senate Race
Michele McPhee Broadcasts Live from F1 Boston
6 to 10 PM and Hank Morse is “Live and Local” from 10p to 1a
Boston, MA (January 19, 2010): 96.9 FM - Boston Talks will host special and extended “live and local” Election Night coverage tonight from 6pm until 1am. All eyes are on the race between Attorney General Martha Coakley and State Senator Scott Brown for the US Massachusetts Senate seat.
96.9 FM-WTKK’s Michele McPhee will broadcast live from F1 Boston ’s Ascari Restaurant in Braintree tonight from 6p to 10p. She will be joined by 96.9’s Michael Graham and other special guests. Hank Morse will follow Michele from 10p to 1a.
McPhee and Morse will be talking with special guests, taking listener calls and giving live election updates throughout the night.
96.9 FM-WTKK is Boston and New England ’s “Campaign Connection” and has provided the Commonwealth with thorough political insight and perspective for over a decade.
Just like its rival WRKO AM 680 which will go all night to bring the results of the special US Senate election, WTKK 96.9FM will be on the air tonight with its local coverage. Here's Boston Talks's release :
96.9 FM – WTKK Talks the Results of the MA Senate Race
Michele McPhee Broadcasts Live from F1 Boston
6 to 10 PM and Hank Morse is “Live and Local” from 10p to 1a
Boston, MA (January 19, 2010): 96.9 FM - Boston Talks will host special and extended “live and local” Election Night coverage tonight from 6pm until 1am. All eyes are on the race between Attorney General Martha Coakley and State Senator Scott Brown for the US Massachusetts Senate seat.
96.9 FM-WTKK’s Michele McPhee will broadcast live from F1 Boston ’s Ascari Restaurant in Braintree tonight from 6p to 10p. She will be joined by 96.9’s Michael Graham and other special guests. Hank Morse will follow Michele from 10p to 1a.
McPhee and Morse will be talking with special guests, taking listener calls and giving live election updates throughout the night.
96.9 FM-WTKK is Boston and New England ’s “Campaign Connection” and has provided the Commonwealth with thorough political insight and perspective for over a decade.
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