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Rumor: is Warm 98.9 a front? Might 99X come back New Year’s Day?
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Cumulus Atlanta uses its 98.9 transmitter signal like a spin-the-format wheel since it debuted in 2011. Alternative rock....
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99X returns at 98.9 after three-plus years of absence
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, January 1, 2016 Hoping to revive a brand that was once the pinnacle of rock success in the 1990s, Cumulus Atlanta has brought back 99X at 98.9 as of...
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Jamie Dukes seeks fellow ex-NFLers for study to treat depression
Jamie Dukes at a press conference Tuesday, January 29, 2015, at the Georgia State Capitol foyer introducing a new cocktail of drugs that could help depression befalling many of his ex-NFL colleagues....
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Bert Show confirms new member is Brian Moote, replacing Jeff Dauler
Brian Moote might be Jeff Dauler’s replacement on the Bert Show. CREDIT: Twitter By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, January 6, 2016 The Bert Show has confirmed what I broke three...
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Brian Moote introduces himself to Bert Show world, filling a hole left by...
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, January 7, 2016 Brian Moote was so eager to join the Bert Show today, he was at the mic at 5:15 a.m. this morning even before his boss Bert Weiss...
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Jeff Dauler talks to Rich Eldredge about why he left the Bert Show
Jeff Dauler joins Star 94 next month. He will either be on mornings or afternoons. It has not been announced yet. CREDIT: Facebook public profile pic By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed...
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Cumulus Media drowning in debt, stock slides
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 15: Kix Brooks, Lew Dickey of Cumulus Media, Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Label Group, Reba McEntire, and John Dickey of Cumulus Media attend the Inaugural Nash Icon ACC...
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Boom 102.9 adds stronger 97.5 signal with Ed Lover & Monie Love aboard
The new logo By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, January 11, 2016 Radio One is giving its classic hip hop Boom station an upgrade to 97.5 while keeping its original 102.9 signal as...
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Steve Hegwood revives Old School R&B at WTBS-FM 87.7
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, Januay 11, 2016 For the past 18 months or so WTBS-FM 87.7 had been a Spanish tropical station La Mega Mundial and was actually generating some...
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Radio briefs: Jenn Hobby’s replacement at Kicks, Will Gara, local contests
CJ Lusk takes over for Jenn Hobby as the Kicks 101.5 mid-day host. CREDIT: Twitter profile pic By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Kicks 101.5 has found a mid-day...
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English Nick gets evening host gig at 97.1/The River
English Nick has been on Atlanta radio since 1999. CREDIT: Cox Radio By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, January 12, 2016 English Nick, a rock mainstay in Atlanta radio, has gotten a...
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Da Brat added as permanent member of ‘Dish Nation’ team
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 01: Recording artist Da Brat attends Lifetime premiere of “The Rap Game” at Suite Lounge Rooftop on January 1, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for...
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Whatever happened to… Randy & Spiff?
Randy and Spiff reunited… at Panera Bread in Kennesaw December 10, 2015. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/ rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, January 14, 2016 Randy Cook and Spiff...
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Royal Marshall’s family commemorates fifth anniversary of his death via charity
Annette Marshall, Royal’s widow, with Royal’s former colleague Belinda Skelton. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/ rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, January 18, 2016 Although it’s been...
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Jeff Elliott off the B98.5 morning show; Tad Lemire takes over
Jeff Elliott was co-host of B98.5’s morning show from August, 2013 until early this year. CREDIT; CatMax Photography By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Jeff Elliott’s...
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Ryan Stewart, Dave Archer auditioning for 92.9 The Game mid-day slot left by...
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, January 22, 2016 Ryan Stewart, part of the 2 Live Stews who has not had a regular weekday gig on Atlanta radio since 2012, is auditioning next week...
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Talking with Ed Lover & Monie Love, new Atlanta-based Boom morning hosts
Ed Lover and Monie Love in their new studios at Radio One Atlanta headquarters January 20, 2016. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, January 21, 2016 I...
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Ali Mac joins Kicks 101.5 at mid-days; Chris Carter out in afternoons
Ali Mac has moved from Star to Kicks. CREDIT: Kicks By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Two weeks ago, country station Kicks 101.5 announced CJ Lusk as its...
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Mike Bell returns to Twitter @mikebellATL
Mike Bell got into a Twitter war during and after the Yankees/Astros playoff game. CREDIT: Twitter By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, January 28, 2016 Just shy of four months after a...
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Bounce TV adds Frank Ski as consultant, on-air talent
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, January 29, 2016 Atlanta-based Bounce TV has hired Frank Ski as a consultant and future on-air talent. “His on-air role will be determined,” said...
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