Posted on 27 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
In addition to programming Sun City’s 95.1 “Latino Vibe” (KVIB), Bobby Ramos has added Riviera Broadcasting’s Power 98.3 (KKFR) to his programming duties after the recent resignation of Karlie Hustle. Karlie was named PD of Power 98.3 in June 2009 after the departure of Bruce St. James.
Ramos has been with KVIB since November 2007 and has had previous programming experience at KLOL Houston and KPRR El Paso.
Posted on 22 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
The “call to public service remains,” and so former Representative turned talk show host, J.D. Hayworth, says goodbye to his listeners today on Clear Channel’s news/talk 550 KFYI.
The brand-new programming schedule is not yet released. There is speculation on whether Mike Broomhead will get J.D.’s afternoon shift, or if the Nearly Famous Barry Young gets the earlier shift.
Hayworth is scheduled to appear on Darrell Ankarlo’s show at 10am on News/Talk 92.3 KTAR.
Posted on 21 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
A day full of rain for the Valley and severe thunderstorms, flooding, high winds and tornado watches have threatened many homes, blocked off access through many streets, and have taken down several objects in its path.
The storms worsened in the evening, including taking off two of Sandusky’s rockers, 93.3 KDKB and 98 KUPD and Clear Channel’s smooth jazz KYOT. All have been out for at least a couple of hours tonight.
Posted on 14 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
Ben Campbell, real name George B. Campbell, of the KNIX Ben & Matt morning show was arrested last Friday in Scottsdale after driving under the influence and speeding.
The Arizona Republic has the entire story, plus mugshot, here.
Posted on 12 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
Back in mid-December, PhoenixAirchecks.com got first word from a friend of Jeffrey T. Mason that he will be KMLE Country 108’s new afternoon personality, set to begin Jan. 11 (originally– but the debut has since been moved to the 13th) and that this will be “my second run with OM Kris Abrams. We worked together at WFBC/Greenville in 1995,” Mason told AllAccess.com.
Now since yesterday, word from the same source is that Jeffrey will also get a full-time position at 94.5 KOOL-FM, a sister station of KMLE at CBS Radio Phoenix playing classic hits.
The word came suddenly, as he updated his homepage with large, bold font, “This just in,” and beginning the news with “there’s yet another twist to this story…” He will start at KOOL on Monday, Jan. 25, in the 10am-1pm time slot.
Many maneuvers are happening recently around CBS Radio Phoenix, including the replacement in Market Manager by bringing in Tim Pohlman, and most recently bringing in Bruce St. James to program KMLE and KZON, leaving Kris Abrams to program only KOOL.
Posted on 09 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
Sandusky-owned rock station KDKB make changes to their on-air lineup to be in effect on Monday. Exiting, are JR Edwards and Mary Stoddard of the JR, Mary & Watson Morning Show.
Watson, the morning show producer, will continue with the station doing the midnight-6am shift. Program Director Steve King moves from middays to mornings, 6-10am. Ruby Cheeks moves a slot earlier to middays as Hammer gets afternoon drive. Evenings are taken care of by Lee Stone, and no Alice Cooper overnights. We’d like your thoughts – Comment Below
Posted on 09 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
Alternative station, KEDJ, transforms yet again– this time, to X– X103.9. The change was complete with a whole new website and logo.
It is KEDJ’s second major change in less than a year. Back in July of 2009, KEDJ took the time to campaign for listener survey participation on how to make the station better. There was a bit of a stunt on-air. When they returned, the longtime, well-known name for the station as “The Edge” was dropped for “FM 103-9″ and a major programming tweak.
Today, “FM 103-9″ was dropped for “X103-9″– the X, representing Generation X as their target.
Posted on 06 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
Keith DeGreen, of DeGreen Capital Management LLC. returns to NewsTalk 550 KFYI on Sunday, January 10.
His show focuses on investment strategies and wealth, and has been a Sunday morning fixture on KFYI for many years. You can hear Keith DeGreen between 7-9am, Sunday mornings.
Posted on 05 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
The beginning of Bruce St. James’ Facebook and Twitter status Tuesday evening reads, “I think I got a real job. My 6 month vacation is coming to a screeching halt.”
A change-up at CBS Radio Phoenix brings aboard Bruce St. James to program both Camel Country 108 (KMLE) and top 40/rhythmic 101.5 Jamz (KZON).
St. James is a programming veteran of Valley radio, most notably of Power 98.3 (& 92.3 before the switch),KKFR, and alternative station, The Edge, KEDJ.
Posted on 04 January 2010 by PhoenixAirchecks.com
A lineup change at 104.7 KISS FM (KZZP) brings part-timer Aaron Taylor to middays, taking Special K’s spot. The spot was wide-open after Special K became a permanent part of the Johnjay & Rich morning show.
On top of Taylor’s promotion to middays, he also earns the title of Music Director. He can now be heard on 104.7 weekdays, 10am-3pm.
