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CBS Trades Out WPEG and WBAV V101.9 For Stations in Philly and Miami

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CBS Radio has reached a deal with Beasley Broadcasting to swap broadcast properties that will result in new ownership for a number of stations in radio’s top markets. CBS Radio will acquire stations in Philadelphia and Miami. Meanwhile Beasley Broadcasting will now own soon to be former CBS radio stations in the medium-sized markets of Tampa and Charlotte. They will also acquire an AM sports station in Philly also. Among the stations that will see ownership under Beasley will be Charlotte’s urban stations Power 98 WPEG and WBAV V101.9. Under CBS Radio, management’s philosophy has been to favor local shows … Continue reading CBS Trades Out WPEG and WBAV V101.9 For Stations in Philly and Miami

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Rick Party of Hot 105 Named Miami’s 2014 Best FM Radio Personality

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The results are in and the people have spoken! Rick Party is the Miami New Times choice for Best FM Radio Personality. Party hosts Rick Party in the Afternoon on Miami’s popular R&B and Oldies station on WHQT Hot 105. Here’s what the Miami New Times said about Rick Party: “Last spring, a gaping hole yawned in Miami’s drive-time radio landscape when nationally syndicated Michael Baisden and his distributor, Cumulus Media, couldn’t agree on a new deal for the host, whose mix of politics and music had reached more than eight million listeners nationwide. Miami’s Hot 105.1 FM had a … Continue reading Rick Party of Hot 105 Named Miami’s 2014 Best FM Radio Personality

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103.5 The Beat Miami Adds The Breakfast Club, Papa Keith, and K Foxx

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The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne tha God, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy has added 103.5 The Beat Miami to their list of stations carrying the weekday morning show from 6-10:00 a.m. The Breakfast Club also airs on 103 Jamz in Norfolk,  V100 in Milwaukee, HOT 98.3 in Tucson, and 106.5 The Beat in Richmond. The Breakfast Club is set to roll, along with a full roster of DJ’s at The Beat, ready to capture the Hip Hop Urban listeners in Miami. “We’ve found Miami’s ideal wake-up call to launch The Beat every weekday,” said Alex Tear, Vice President of Programming, … Continue reading 103.5 The Beat Miami Adds The Breakfast Club, Papa Keith, and K Foxx

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Miami’s 103.5 The Beat is Back Playing Hip Hop Again

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“Miami’s Beat is Back, Beaches” (at least that’s what we think they said). Another promo says… “99 can bend over and get ready for a beatdown.” The new station is going head to head with “99 Jamz” WEDR. Miami’s Bangin’ Hip Hop” has debuted with 2,000 songs in a row, the flip brings back the format it used from 2002 to 2008 and the name it used until May 2012 on the 103.5 dial position in Miami. In 2008 the Clear Channel Media + Entertainment owned radio station (WMIB) changed it’s format from Hip Hop to a “Grown & Sexy” Urban AC … Continue reading Miami’s 103.5 The Beat is Back Playing Hip Hop Again

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Michael Baisden Off the Air Causes PD’s to Re-Think Afternoons

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V101.9 Looks to Abandon The Skip Murphy Show with a contest There was a time of day that one on-air personality and a tight playlist was all a radio station, particularly a Black radio station, needed to compete in the marketplace. However … Continue reading Michael Baisden Off the Air Causes PD’s to Re-Think Afternoons

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Rick Party In the Afternoon on Miami’s Hot 105

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Another Urban AC Station Goes Local, The Voice of BET Replaces Michael Baisden Rick Party is no stranger to HOT 105 or Miami. “Twenty-two years ago, I came to HOT 105 just a kid with dreams of just having a Party on the radio”, said Party. “Fast forward 2013. This time around, I intend on making my impression felt as an inspiration in the lives of others, and of course a “Party” in the afternoon for many years to come.” Party has built a devoted audience of fans throughout an enormously successful 26-year radio career.  The Rick Party Show is his … Continue reading Rick Party In the Afternoon on Miami’s Hot 105

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Johanna Gomez Joins The DJ Laz Morning Show

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“The DJ Laz Morning Show” now has a new voice in the mornings Johanna Gomez SBS Radio, the radio division of Spanish Broadcasting System Inc., announced the appointment of Johanna Gomez as part of “The DJ Laz Morning Show” of its radio stations in Miami (WRMA-FM DJ106.7FM) and Los Angeles (KXOL-FM LA 96.3FM). Gomez will be co-hosting “The DJ Laz Morning Show” Coast to Coast Monday- Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (ET-PT). Currently, Johanna is an on-air radio personality for the DJ Laz Morning Show Coast to Coast. Prior to this role, Gomez spent over five years as … Continue reading Johanna Gomez Joins The DJ Laz Morning Show

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DJ Laz Appears on the Cover of the Miami TImes

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DJ Laz conquered disability, tragedy, and Miami’s airwaves- Now he’s aiming higher Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. announced today that radio personality DJ Laz (Lazaro Mendez) of DJ 106.7 (WRMA-106.7FM) and LA96.3FM (KXOL-FM) has been selected to be on the cover of the current issue of Miami New Times. Respected journalist Francisco Alvarado created this very special edition. The six page article captivates the larger than life personality of Miami’s iconic DJ Laz. Over a course of two months, Francisco Alvarado, the Miami New Times journalist followed DJ Laz inside our studios of DJ106.7FM and LA96.3FM, two of the SBS stations … Continue reading DJ Laz Appears on the Cover of the Miami TImes

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Jake Tapper Slams Obama for Radio DJ Interviews

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“Pimp with the Limp” Interview? But None for White House Press Corp ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper, in an interview with NPR’s On The Media, was very critical of The White House’s strategy during the recent presidential campaign. Tapper cited President Obama’s radio interviews with Miami’s DJ Laz “Pimp with the Limp” (aired on September 11th), MTV’s broadcast with Sway and an appearance on his own network’s The View. Here’s the [interview] at the 8:40 mark  Tapper was disappointed that he and other White House reporters did not have enough access to challenge the President during the campaign season.  He … Continue reading Jake Tapper Slams Obama for Radio DJ Interviews