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| Friday, March 19, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... WLES AM 590, Richmond’s Christian Talk Radio, announces the addition of a new informative program with veteran air personality, Theresa Gee, to their Richmond line-up.
Richmond Insider, a community affairs program, airs on WLES Radio at 3 pm each weekday. (read more - WLES)
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| Friday, March 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... WVEC announced John Stringer as Director of Sales, to be effective April 5, 2010.John comes to WVEC from Belo’s Tucson, AZ Fox and MyNetwork duopoly, KMSB-TV/KTTU-TV where he’s served as Director of Sales & Marketing since 2004. (read more - WVEC-TV 13)
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| Friday, March 19, 2010
The 2010 class of inductees into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame includes an accomplished photographer, an influential newspaper editor, two innovative former television executives, a pioneering female photojournalist and an award-winning business journal editor. (read more - Virginia Communications Hall of Fame) | back to top |
| Friday, March 19, 2010Sinclair Communications' Alternative "96X" WROX/96.1 Exmore/Norfolk afternooner/MD/Imaging Director James Steele is now doing voiceover work for Qantum Communications' Hot AC "Mix 96.7" WMXA Opelika/Auburn AL.
With 12 stations already handled by Steele, he's on the prowl for more. Check him out at steeleproduction.com or myspace.com/JamesSteeleProduction.com.
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| Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The NBC TV affiliate in Richmond "exposed" the wrong pawn shop in a so-called undercover exposé about melting down gold jewelry, a long-established pawn shop says in a defamation complaint in City Court. (read more - Courthouse News Service) | back to top |
| Friday, March 12, 2010Hampton Roads television stations jockeyed for first place in the various newscasts, according to Nielsen ratings released for the February period. (read more - Daily Press)
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| Friday, March 12, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... 99-5 Jamz (WYTT-FM) is proud to announce that the Washington D.C. based “The Russ Parr Morning Show” is coming to 99-5 Jamz starting Monday, March 29. Russ Parr will be replacing Citadel Media's “Big Boy's Neighborhood” which is being dropped by the network. (read more - 99-5 Jamz) | back to top |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... WAVY News 10, the station On Your Side, dominates in the morning with more viewers from 5am to 7am in the just completed February Nielsen ratings period.WAVY News 10 in the morning features the leading anchor team of Kerri Furey, Don Roberts... (read more - WAVY-TV 10)
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| Wednesday, March 10, 2010After seven years, Peter Maroney, Vice President and General Manager of Local TV LLC's "CBS6" WTVR Richmond, exits and is off to Denver for similar duties at "FOX31" KDVR and KWGN (2/CW). Channel 2 is owned by Tribune Company but managed by Local TV LLC.
CBS6 General Sales Manager Stephen Hayes is now the station's acting GM. WTVR "hopes to permanently fill the post within the next few weeks" according to the company's press release.
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Former WVEC/13 (ABC) Hampton/Norfolk News Director Jim Tellus has passed away... (read more - WTHR) (3/9/2010) | back to top |
A radio program and podcast for women
| Tuesday, March 9, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Jen Towner, President of Red Dog Recordings, announces the debut of Radio Go Girl!. Radio Go Girl! is a long format talk program for women hosted by Towner. (read more - Red Dog Recordings)
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| Sunday, March 7, 2010
It appears that Virginia Beach-based Capsan Media (Sports "ESPN Radio 92.3" WZPR Nags Head, Country WYND/97.1 Hatteras, Alternative "99.1 The Sound" WVOD Manteo, "Classic Hits 104-9" WFMZ Hertford) has been hit with hard times.In a filing with the FCC to reduce the power of WVOD/99.1 because of equipment failure, Capsan states "... in light (of) the current economic climate, (Capsan Media) is struggling financially and presently unable to afford the entire costs of repair. (Capsan Media) is now seeking additional financing or in the alternative a time broker and/or buyer who may be willing and better able to afford the associated expenditures."
Capsan just reduced the power on WZPR/92.3 over a week ago. To save money?
We have heard that folks are already been sniffing around Capsan Media. One name near the top of the list... Max Media (Hot AC "Beach104" WCXL/104.1 Kill Devil Hills, Country WCMS/94.5 Hatteras). Stay tuned...
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| Friday, March 5, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RLEASE... NewsTalk1230 WFVA (WFVA-AM) Outgoing Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly takes his passion for the region from City Hall to WFVA Town Hall beginning April 5th at 8 a.m. on NewsTalk1230 WFVA. (read more - NewsTalk1230, WFVA) | back to top |
| Friday, March 5, 2010Victor C. Bosiger would be just the person to take over WOWZ-AM, an Appomattox VA station on the eastern outskirts, or Lynchburg side, of the Roanoke-Lynchburg market. With a little help from the FCC, he could replant the station in Roanoke. (read more - RBR.com)
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| Thursday, March 4, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... WTKR NewsChannel 3 continues to grow in all newscasts from year to year, dominate the Noon hour and maintain its’ #1 ranking at 11pm. The 2010 Nielsen February sweeps period once again confirms the growing number of news viewers that are turning to NewsChannel 3... (read more - NewsChannel 3, WTKR) | back to top |
| Thursday, March 4, 2010
New LIN TV WAVY (10/NBC), WVBT (43/FOX) meteorologist and Hampton Roads native Sagay Galindo was formally introduced to viewers yesterday during the midday newscast on Channel 10. Galindo, who left Raycom Media's "NBC12" WWBT Richmond for WAVY, replaces Cheryl Nelson. Nelson left TV media for a firm in Suffolk.
Galindo can be seen starting this weekend at 6 and 11 p.m. on WAVY and 10 p.m. on WVBT.
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| Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Virginia Beach-based Capsan Media successfully petitioned the FCC to reduce the power on WZPR/92.3 Nags Head. The Class C3 station was licensed to do 18kW but was just granted to drop that to 10kW.WZPR does Sports as "ESPN Radio 92.3". The power reduction for WZPR focuses the signal on the Outer Banks (Duck/Southern Shores thru Rodanthe/Salvo).
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A dozen new Classified Ads have been placed within the last 30 days on VARTV including a new one today. Click "Classified Ads" on the left navigation panel for complete details.If your station/organization has any positions available (media oriented), get them on VARTV! You would be surprised who's reading..... (3/3/2010)
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| Wednesday, March 3, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... All ODU and JMU men's basketball games in the upcoming CAA basketball tournament will be broadcast LIVE and exclusively in Hampton Roads on Max Media's ESPN Radio 94.1, WVSP.
"We look forward to an exciting CAA men's basketball tournament in Richmond," noted Tony Mercurio, program director of ESPN Radio 94.1. "Since ODU and JMU are in different brackets, we could carry as many as 6 games." JMU will face Drexel, airtime 8 p.m. on Friday, while number one seed ODU has a first round bye and will play either Towson or UNC-Wilmington, airtime set for 11:30 am on Saturday.
Mercurio also noted, "if neither ODU or JMU are in the finals, ESPN Radio 94.1 has the rights to the Championship game thru our exclusive agreement with Westwood One."
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| Wednesday, March 3, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... The Game 102.1 FM/1490 AM Virginia Beach (WXTG) & ESPN 950 (WXGI) in Richmond will broadcast the 25th Annual CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament from Richmond, VA on March 5 thru March 8. (read more - Red Zebra Broadcasting)
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| Wednesday, March 3, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Now This... a 90 minute documentary on the early history of WJMA radio in Orange, VA is now available for purchase. The DVD covers the history of WJMA from sign-on in late 1949 through early 1984. Interviews with 30 former staff, owners, listeners and period photos are included in the documentary. There is a second 82 minute disc that includes additional longer stories, audio clips, and reminiscences.
Now This... is available for credit card purchase through Amazon. The Amazon price is $14.99 plus applicable tax and shipping. Or you can send a $15 check to: WJMA Video, PO Box 791, Orange VA 22960. The price includes shipping. Make checks payable to Ross Hunter.
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Whether you are new to the VOX industry or need a tune-up, Jen can help
| Wednesday, March 3, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Jen Towner, President of Red Dog Recordings, has announced that RDR now offers voice-coaching services for beginners and veterans in the VOX industry. Whether you are a novice trying to enter the business or an experienced broadcast professional looking for a consult on a big audition... (read more - Red Dog Recordings) | back to top |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Richmond’s Rock Station – 102.1 The X (WRXL-FM) announces the musical line-up for The X Chili Cook-Off 2010. Papa Roach, Chevelle, Skillet and Evans Blue have been confirmed to perform. (read more - 102-1 The X, WRXL)
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Cox Radio, area businesses, and education outlets team up for annual job fair
| Monday, March 1, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Cox Radio Richmond (WKHK K95, WKLR 96.5, WMXB 103.7, WDYL 100.9) and 25 area hiring businesses and educational development outlets have joined forces for the Richmond Employment and Education Fair, happening Tuesday, March 2nd from 11a-3p, at the Science Museum of Virginia. (read more - Cox Radio Richmond) | back to top |
| Saturday, February 27, 2010
Charlie Lassiter, GM for five years at Two River Communications' AC "101.7 Bay FM" WKWI Kilmarnock and Country WIGO/104.9 White Stone/Kilmarnock, recently returned to her old alma mater AC "Xtra 99.1" WXGM Gloucester as General Sales/Promotions Manager.Two Rivers has an immediate opening for a new GM for their two stations on the Northern Neck. Click "Classified Ads" on the left navigation panel for complete details.
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| Saturday, February 27, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... The 10th Annual Dr. Mary V. Bicouvaris Memorial Tennis Tournament will take place at 4 p.m. on Monday April 26th at Huntington Park in Newport News. (read more - Dr. Mary V. Bicouvaris Memorial tournament)
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| Friday, February 26, 2010Broadcast Interactive Media (BIM) announced today (2/25) that it has acquired Decisionmark Corp. (dba TitanTV Media). (read more - Broadcast Interactive Media)
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| Friday, February 26, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Hot 100.5 (WVHT-FM) has entered a partnership with AirKast, Inc. to stream their on-air product to mobile phones including the Apple iPhone and Blackberry devices. In addition, mobile streaming listeners can view song lyrics as the song plays as well as obtain artist and album information. (read more - Hot 100.5, WVHT) | back to top |
| Friday, February 26, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Old Dominion University will officially introduce Dr. Wood Selig as their new athletic director today (Friday, February 26) at the ODU tennis center. Max Media's ESPN Radio 94.1 will broadcast from the ODU tennis center starting at 11 a.m. and continue till about 1 p.m. this afternoon. (read more - ESPN Radio 94.1, WVSP) | back to top |
Over a half dozen new Classified Ads have been placed this month on VARTV. Click "Classified Ads" on the left navigation panel for complete details.If your station/organization has any positions available (media oriented), get them on VARTV! You would be surprised who's reading..... (2/25/2010)
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010The health reporter for WDBJ (Channel 7) is leaving the station to become a spokeswoman for HCA Southwest Virginia.
Joy Sutton began her career 11 years ago at CBS affiliate WDBJ as an intern. She will begin her new role as the marketing and communications manager for the health care system, which includes Lewis-Gale Medical Center, March 29. (read more - The Roanoke Times)
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| Thursday, February 25, 2010
Natalie joined WSLS 10 as Host of Our Blue Ridge in January of 2010.
Natalie is no stranger to the TV business. She spent 10 years working as a news anchor and reporter in several cities before coming to Roanoke... (read more - WSLS)
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www.iShoutforJoy.com named “Internet Station of the Year” at the 25th Annual Stellar Awards
| Wednesday, February 24, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... Jamila Joy’s latest brainchild, www.iShoutforJoy.com has won top honors at Central City Productions, 25th Annual Stellar Awards, held in Nashville, TN. The Stellar Awards is the first and the only Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. (read more - Jamila Joy)
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010
You decide! Sludge, afternoon host on Cox Radio's WDYL Richmond, Virginia, and his producer Dash have just posted their annual "Garbage Madness" brackets on Y101rocks.com!Just like NCAA basketball's March Madness, except with people and things that have been "pieces of garbage" in the past year, instead of basketball teams. Sludge stated, "In past years, Shirtless Myspace Guys and Chris Brown have won. I urge you to vote now, and maybe Tiger Woods, The Auto-Tune, or even our program director Fisher could take the crown!" Each week, we tally it up and the players advance.
Check out the matchups and vote at Y101rocks.com!
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010Despite claims from mobile phone carriers, the next generation of mobile technology, or 4G, will only be slightly faster than current 3G speeds, at least initially. (read more - CNN Money)
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| Tuesday, February 23, 2010Lakes Media has added outsourced local newscasts from Virtual News Center for Classic Hits WWDN-A-W282BH (104-5 The Dan)/Danville, VA and AC WHLF/South Boston, VA. (read more - AllAccess)
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| Monday, February 22, 2010Nathan James, Marketing and Promotions Director for Max Media Hampton Roads (WVBW/92.9, WVHT/100.5, WGH/97.3, WVSP/94.1, WGH/1310), has resigned from the cluster. James heads north for an on-air gig in DC.
James was with Entercom Norfolk (WNVZ/104.5, WPTE/94.9, WWDE/101.3, WVKL/95.7) for six years before jumping to Max Media in January 2006. He exits Hampton Roads Friday, February 26.
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| Monday, February 22, 2010
Vox Communications/Harrisonburg, VA GM Race Ashlyn tells All Access, "WBOP has been making the transition from Hot Country to current-intensive Hot AC -- and it’s almost complete..." (read more - AllAccess) | back to top |
new, exciting first ever interactive Music Video Network in Hampton Roads
on Cox channel 900… It’s SWRV TV!
| Friday, February 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE... SWRV TV is a non-stop interactive music video network that puts viewers in control! It’s the only network where viewers have the ability to take control and determine what airs next. (read more - 103Jamz, WOWI) | back to top |
The XXI Winter Olympics on NBC beats American Idol on FOX Wednesday night with Richmond's "NBC12" WWBT ranking #25 in viewership in metered markets... (2/19/2010) | back to top |
Barnard, former NoVa SVP, to head Kansas/Arkansas division | Friday, February 19, 2010Cox Communications promoted Gary McCollum to the newly created role of senior vice president and general manager overseeing all Virginia operations, which represent the MSO's second-biggest operating region. (read more - Multichannel News)
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| Thursday, February 18, 2010Style Weekly yesterday fired a reporter who sent an e-mail that used an obscenity to describe a disabled man, the reporter confirmed. (read more - Richmond Times-Dispatch)
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| Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Two high school students cuddled on a sofa. The young man wanted a photo of his girlfriend, only with less clothing than she was wearing. After assurances that he would keep the photo to himself, she started to shrug out of her jacket and... (read more - Daily Press) | back to top |
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