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Industry News

Urban One Moving WBT, Charlotte to 107.9 FM Frequency

By TALKERS | by TALKERS

Urban One announces a series of frequency swaps that will put news/talk WBT on the full-market 107.9 FM frequency currently occupied by hot AC WLNK-FM. WBT is heard on 1110 AM and will continue to be heard there. It has been heard on FM in 99.3 FM for decades but that signal is licensed to Chester, Northimg Carolina – southwest of the city of Charlotte. The company says the move will bring “Charlotte’s premier source for news, conversation, and community connection to a powerful 100,000-watt signal.” The company is moving WLNK to the 100.9 and 93.3 frequencies. Charlotte VP and market manager Marsha Landess adds, “We are thrilled to elevate WBT to the FM dial, ensuring that even more listeners can connect with the voices they trust every day. These moves further strengthen our position in the market and reinforce our commitment to serving Charlotte with the best local programming, news, and entertainment.”

Job Opportunity

Hubbard Has PD Opening in West Palm Beach

By TALKERS | by TALKERS

Hot AC 97.9 WFRM-FM in West Palm Beach has a very rare PD opportunity. The current PD for WRMF, Randi West, was offered the opportunity to continue on but has decided that after four years of commuting between Tampa and West Palm Beach, to step away from her position to devote more time to family. WRMF is an award-winning station with the legendary, family-owned Hubbard Broadcasting group. The top station in one of the fast-growing metros in the country with arguably the best weather anywhere on the planet! Reporting to operations manager, Bruce Logan, you would be equipped with market leading shows like the “KVJ Morning Show.” The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 5 years of programming experience in medium to major markets. The candidate should also possess amazing talent coaching skills and knowledge with digital performance. Learn more and apply here.

Industry News

WBAP, Dallas-Fort Worth Adds FM Signal; Four New Staffers Join WBAP/KLIF

By TALKERS | by TALKERS

Today (1/3), Cumulus Media debuts Dallas-Fort Worth news/talk outlet WBAP on a simulcast at 93.3 FM. KLIF-FM was formerly a hot AC outlet. Also today, Cumulus Dallas-Fort Worth adds four news professionals to its on-air team. As TALKERS previously reported, Carla Marion joins WBAP as co-imanchor of the “WBAP Morning News” with co-anchors Hal Jay and Ernie Brown. News pro James Parker also joins WBAP as afternoon host in the 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm daypart. He was most recently a television personality in Tyler, Texas. Laura Sadler joins the “KLIF-AM Morning News” as co-anchor with Clayton Neville, and Gabrielle Taite joins Cumulus Dallas-Fort Worth’s newsroom. She previously worked in Athens, Georgia in television news. Cumulus regional VP Dan Bennett comments, “As we move into a critical election year, these talent moves and an FM frequency for WBAP speak to our commitment to spoken-word radio. We will carry our stations on a variety of signals and streaming to improve accessibility of this outstanding news and talk content to our listeners. 2024 will be a great year for news/talk.”