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Radio briefs: Sirius XM lineup changes, Larry ‘Doc’ Elliott (1951-2015), top...
Sam Smith is one of the featured contemporary artists on a new Sirius/XM channel focused on big-time vocalists. Others include Adela, Michael Buble and Kelly Clarkson. CREDIT: Getty Images By RODNEY...
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Wonya Lucas, new PBA/WABE CEO, settling in, making changes
Wonya Lucas, who has worked at Turner, CNN, Discovery, TV One and the Weather Channel, takes over Public Broadcasting Atlanta. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ originally filed Friday,...
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Jordan Graye out at B98.5 after a long stint
Jordan Graye spent 24 years at B98.5 in two stints. CREDIT: Linkedin By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, August 24, 2015 Being a veteran radio jock in Atlanta tough nowadays. In recent...
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Frank Ski leaving WHUR D.C. radio job after two years
Frank Ski spent two years in DC radio. What will be his next move? By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Frank Ski announced his departure from DC station WHUR-FM on...
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GPB’s partnership with GSU and WRAS one year later
GPB 88.5 advertising at Phipps Plaza. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/ rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, August 27, 2015 The blindside, the outrage, the protests. What happened a...
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Steve Goss exit interview: the ‘Velvet Voice’ retires with his head held high
Steve Goss is stepping back from the daily grind of radio after 36 years but will continue as a contributor for 90.1/WABE-FM after Sept. 4. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com,...
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Woof! The 2 Live Stews (Doug and Ryan Stewart) reunite on WGST Saturdays
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, August 31, 2015 Doug Stewart, on his daily online show today, announced that he and his brother Ryan are reuniting for the first time in three years...
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Exclusive: Star 94 cuts Rob Stadler, Donny Michaels
Over 28 years, Rob Stadler survived name changes, management shifts, new owners – until now. CREDIT: Star 94 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Monday, August 31, 2015 Rob Stadler has lost his...
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Clark Howard inducted into National Radio Hall of Fame
Clark Howard has been in the radio business for nearly three decades after a successful run as a travel agent. CREDIT: publicity photo By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, September...
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Video: Porsha-Cynthia fight, Winona Ryder in Atlanta, Clark Howard
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, September 2, 2015 CineStars’ Brian Clark and I discuss a recent fight while shooting “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Clark Howard‘s induction into...
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Radio bits: Pete Combs, Tim Andrews, dueling Bull/Kicks country station concerts
Former WSB reporter Pete Combs has found a new job in Seattle as a radio news reporter. CREDIT: Special/Pete Combs By RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, September 3, 2015. Pete Combs,...
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Radio briefs: Melissa Carter breakup, Axel Lowe’s Rock 100.5 return
Melissa Carter had a baby via carrier last year. CREDIT: B98.5 By RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com, originally filed Saturday, September 5, 2015 Melissa Carter, B98.5 morning co-host, posted a column Saturday...
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Fish 104.7’s Celebrate Freedom 2015: Casting Crowns, Colton Dixon, Newsboys...
CREDIT: Cal Knapp, courtesy of Fish 104.7 By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Every year, Fish 104.7 holds the biggest free concert in metro Atlanta that draws more...
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Local TV briefs: Jeff Dore heart attack, Scott Light’s new job, ‘Atlanta...
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Recently retired Channel 2 Action News reporter Jeff Dore had a heart attack Friday but is recuperating. He left the hospital...
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Radio/TV briefs: Rhubarb Jones, Ninette Sosa, CNN, WSB-TV news director change
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Friday, September 11, 2015 Remember former long-time Atlanta country morning host Rhubarb Jones? He is now director of special events at Kennesaw State...
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Morning host Marc James is out of 92.9/The Game
Marc James is out from the Game after 16 months. CREDIT: 92.9/The Game By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Thursday, September 17, 2015 92.9/The Game morning host Marc James is out after 16...
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Jenn Hobby (Bert Show, Kicks) has her second daughter
Jenn Hobby was with the Bert Show for a decade before moving to Kicks 101.5 as a mid-day host in 2012. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/ rho@ajc.com By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Saturday, September 19,...
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Radio briefs: Ryan Cameron, Erick Erickson, Kevin Avery
By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Atlanta magazine’s 55 most powerful Atlantans features two radio hosts: Erick Erickson of 95.5 FM and AM 750 WSB at No. 27 and...
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Lew Dickey, John Dickey lose key posts at Atlanta-based Cumulus Media
Lew Dickey, former long-time CEO of Atlanta Cumulus Media. By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Two leading Dickey brothers are leaving their jobs at struggling...
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Tripp West replaces Jordan Graye mid-days on B98.5
Tripp West is back at mid-days on radio, this time at B98.5. CREDIT: Cox Radio By RODNEY HO/ rho@ajc.com, originally filed Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Tripp West, who was mid-day host at Star 94 for...
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