Just keep watching., Dave Rothenberg agreed that there is time to make up for the oversight. The station has been looking for a new afternoon host since earlier this year when Adam The Bull announced he was leaving to pursue new projects. Write it down in ink, get tattoos and put all your money into his, Do you feel lucky, Hornets fans? However, this resulted in the bankruptcy of the company, with their stations being placed in receivership and being sold off one by one. Earlier this week, DiPietro & Rothenberg made sure a delivery of low fat whipped cream arrived at the home of noted pumpkin pie enthusiast Mel Kiper Jr. In 2016, he helped Cleveland sports fans celebrate the NBA championship all night long. Andy Freed, who was partnered with Dave Wills on the Rays radio broadcasts, took to social media to show off a special gift left for him by the White Sox. During one of the polio epidemics of the late 1940s, WAYS provided family programming for children who had to stay at home.[4]. Excited to announce that beginning July 18th my new partner on @afternoon923FAN is @NickWilsonSays !! . Alot of repeats, a lot of paid programming (i.e the host lines up the advertisers to get air time). Thanks to all the class acts Ive worked with & all the listeners. Is 600 Montreal Talk station launching soon. In contrast, WFNZ could use WFNA to air Charlotte 49ers basketball even when there was a conflict.[20]. His first day back on-air is on July 18. Update: Dave Simon also got the axe from CJAD. The cuts at TSN prompted stories from the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and others. With Packer gone, most likely to Fox Sports Radio on 730AM, WFNZ is left with some very poor talent. Nick Wilson is going home. | Charlotte North Carolina sports radio station, sports and entertainment news, sports talk radio, and Charlotte North Carolina news and events. Kevin Durant is officially a lifer. [7] They were known for lampooning The PTL Club with Bill Taker of the Pass the Loot Club.[5]. Totally agree. I cant tell you how many tweets I received last night about Mel didnt make the mention, he said. Audacy Live . announced the appointment of Jeff Rickard as Program Director. Our minority English-language community cannot afford to lose strong media voices as it heads into a period of uncertainty over language, it wrote in a tweet. Already cut to what one might have thought was the bone, CJAD is eliminating whats left of its reporters. Rather than investigating or getting the other side, they run the story as is. WFNZ uses a directional antenna and transmits with 5,000 watts by day. [23], May 14, 2014 was the last day for Marc James, host of "The Drive with Marc James." Charlotte's Sports Leader. In fact, Nick Wilson is learning new things on Mix 107.9 (The WGIV call letters are now on a different station in the Charlotte area, under different ownership.) I read your comment and I totally agree with you about Elias macos excuse my language but hes a f****** a****** and I agree with you I do the same as you and I think cjad sucks now Ive listened to that station for 50 years and I do not listen to it anymore except for listening to James Foster at 1:00 a.m. then Im done. Those stations were to be spun off to a divestiture trust in order to stay under ownership limits, but were also sold to Entercom as well. Now getting more replays and recycled broadcasts. CLEVELAND, OH - July 8, 2022 - Audacy announced the return of on-air personality Nick Wilson to 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM) in Cleveland. Station Mix 107.9 Charlotte, NC. Prior to going to Charlotte, he spent seven years at WKRK-FM as an update anchor and then evening host. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Josh Parcell is out in Charlotte. Pyramid Broadcasting, then-owners of WRFX, bought the stations in September 1993, and WAQS became known as WRFX (AM). Audacy announced the return of on-air personality Nick Wilson to 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM) in Cleveland. As you said, BCE isnt a charity, and free speech in their case isnt free. CJADs 4pm newscast today:Headlines (30s)Local traffic (45s)Quebec COVID stats (50s)Canada vaccine brief (no local component) (30s)BNN story out of Toronto on a grocery service (45s)AP story from New York on shovelling (45s)AP story from New York on Tony Bennett (30s), Steve Faguy (@fagstein) February 1, 2021. He had previously worked behind the scenes in television. Based on social media announcements, news reports and website scrubbings, here are who we know are gone: I should also mention that Martin Spalding, a long-time Montreal-based manager whose last role was Vice President, Radio & CTV Operations, was among the cuts last month when they filtered down to the mid-management level. I miss Viewpoints on Saturday afternoon. He evoked an attack by sovereigntists one evening during one of his shows which was located on Burnside(currently) Boulevard de Maisonneuve O. Pat never minced words . All Rights Reserved. [31] Since the Hornets had priority on WFNZ, when both teams were playing at the same time, the Charlotte FC broadcast moved to sister station WBT. I also contributed with editor Greg OBrien to a national story at subscription website Cartt.ca, which warns that similar cuts will be felt across the country this week. The Top 8 Sports Media Stories of the Day, sent directly to your inbox, every morning at 8am ET. Also, should Cam Newton return to Carolina if Sam Darnold is going to miss significant time with a concussion? Gene Honda, the public address announcer acknowledged Dave Willss time with both teams as well as his loved ones. [16] Another local host was Michele Tafoya, who was then known on-air as Mickey Conley.[17]. Nick Wilson's sports commentary has made him popular, wherever his career brought him. The Los Angeles Lakers proved they could beat the odds by taking down the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lexington market remains served by ESPN Sports Radio 1300 and 92.5. Was looking for Dr Sid Miller last night and instead a podcast about climate change?? I was puzzled when Todd Van der Heydens Viewpoint on CJAD Saturday did not appear a few weeks ago and therefore likewise was presumably terminated. (Thursday), like so many days the last few weeks, was emotional. Earlier this year, the station moved its FM frequency from 102.5 FM to the much stronger 92.7 FM. WFNZ served as the flagship station for the NBA'S Charlotte Hornets[30] and Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC.[31]. Parcell had been partnered with Nick Wilson, who remains in afternoon drive at the station. All entries must be filled out by Thursday at noon when the first-round games get underway. He worried that it meant that Kiper considers DiPietro & Rothenberg a fifth-round show., If I go to day 3 and havent mentioned you, Ill be replaced by Todd McShay on this show, Kiper joked, saying he has never been under so much scrutiny before. Kinda tough to have a Best Of weekend when the sourcing is just plain mediocre. One reason was that at WFNZ, he would have had to give up his role in Charlotte Hornets broadcasts.[19]. The other lady from Morning Live Ottawa could go to Rogers TV Ottawa or CTVs competition on Sparks St. Dr. Laurie could go to AM 600. The Ohio native is returning to Cleveland to anchor afternoon drive on 92.3 The Fan alongside Dustin Fox. Jon Poles Nightside, which aired weeknights at 8pm, and Passion with Dr. Laurie Betito, which aired at 10pm, have been cut. It went as far as to rebroadcast the 6pm CTV newscast on the radio. pic.twitter.com/IBy0cO76vR, Jamie Orchard (@secondactsis) February 3, 2021. Today on Crossing The Streams with Good Morning BT host Bo Thompson on The Brett Winterble Show Brett and Bo, WBT host and reporter Breaking Brett Jensen joins The Brett Winterble Show to talk about the Carolina Panthers and who, Since Jackson admits he already stopped watching the NBA, Rose instructs him never to tune in again. BSM Staff. By the 1960s, WAYS was Charlotte's lowest-rated station. Good news gathering service as well. He explains how he got the name and why it is good to be the butt of the jokes sometimes. I think we all know what trickles down, and its definitely not riches. We care about your data. The Ja Morant-led squad, The Head Coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks joined the Kyle Bailey Show on Friday to discuss the NFL Draft, Today on Crossing The Streams with Good Morning BT host Bo Thompson on The Brett Winterble Show Brett and Bo, Last night in the 2023 NFL Draft Will Levis was getting a lot of air time but not for the. Jeff Borden, "Disc Jockeys to Reunite Here,", Mark Wolf, "More Talk, Less Music: WAYS Will Replace Some Adult Contemporary Music With Talk Shows,", Jeff Borden, "Station Turns to Larry King, Oldies,", Tim Funk, "WROQ Monkeys with Its Format,", David Poole, "AM Station to Go All-Sports,", David Poole, "Charlotte Was Launching Pad for 2 Rising Stars,", "Her long life was accompanied by music. By: Caroline John - Published: July 19, 2022 at 7:30 am. But recently, Nick Wilson announced he is leaving WFNZ in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was my decision and mine alone. Its an honor to be rejoining 92.3 The Fan. WFNZ uses a directional antenna and transmits with 5,000 watts by day. Sad to report Im the latest casualty of layoffs after nearly 28 yrs at CJAD. [2] That translator is fed by the HD2 subchannel of sister station WOSF 105.3 FM. He was concerned about the prospect of not getting mentioned until Saturday. So stay tuned!. Bell Medias layoffs have extended to Winnipeg where TSN 1290 has dropped its Sports format and now stunting. His fans were surprised by the news, and some who missed the announcement are wondering why Wilson has been missing from WFNZs airwaves of late. The Senior NFL Draft analyst promised a special thank you for the show. a national story at subscription website Cartt.ca, Broadcast Dialogue has been compiling some names of people suddenly without a job, Canadian-only Super Bowl commercials disappoint again in 2021, Ceara K, midday host at Virgin Radio 107.3. But CTV reporters will also be expected to file for radio in the morning, which some tell me theyre worried will make it even harder for them to do their primary jobs of putting together news stories for TV. by Sharon ThorslandOne down, three to go. Charlotte Job & Recruitment Fair Presented by Radio One, Inc. How To Download The WFNZ App On Your Smartphone, Warning: What You Need To Know About Scam Using Urban One-Radio Name. It broadcast an oldies format, briefly bringing back its old "61 Big WAYS" moniker. So, Ive got a lot of pressure on me tonight., Pete Gianesini, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Hurley, Amanda Brown, Louise Cornetta Part of ESPN Layoffs. His first day on air in Cleveland will be the following Monday, July 18.. Shuyee Lee, Richard Deschamps and Elizabeth Zogalis have confirmed their jobs were cut, and Kelly Lapare and Luciano Pipia are also believed to be out. The Clarity Communications station labels the new format as Kentucky-centric music. It brought back the WROQ call letters on January 18, 1990. no more Viewpoints great program and interesting. What is financially best isnt always legally or morally acceptable. This makes WFNZ hard to hear even in some parts of Mecklenburg County and all but unlistenable in much of the South Carolina portion of the market. His dedicated listeners want to know why he is leaving the radio station, where he is going next, and whether his next career move will take him away from Charlotte. WAYS would continue to simulcast Murphy's morning show, but much of the programming would come from ABC's Talkradio network. Executives have become executioners by corporate edict. There are no executives at BCE Inc getting paid more. The move comes after Beasley's acquisition of Greater Media which locally owned WBT AM/FM and WLNK. He has been a breath of fresh air and certainly better than his opinionated predecessor. Eventually, the morning show was simulcast on both WAYS and sister FM WROQ. Things are certainly changing, for the worse: life is hard enough these days, why take away the pleasant, sire and comforting things that (especially) our elders live for? In the meantime, I will be working on a Passion Podcast. On November 5, 2020, Urban One agreed to a station swap with Entercom involving four stations in Philadelphia, St. Louis and Washington, D.C. to Entercom in exchange for their cluster of Charlotte stations, including WFNZ. Wednesday's edition of One's Gotta Go featured WFNZ personalities, Star Wars films, breakfast food and more. [18] It began using the moniker "Fox 610 Sports" in May 1994. In August 1984, the station switched its call sign to WROQ (AM) and flipped back to Top 40. Currently, he has been working as a solo host. After 37 years on the front lines of almost every important story in Quebec, this beautiful human retired today. wfnzstaff, Author at WFNZ Radio WFNZ Staff Aliyah Boston Selected By Indiana Fever With First Pick In WNBA Draft: "It's Just Really Special" With the WNBA gearing up for the next season, the newest stars have new homes. Jean-Luc Boulch, a veteran cameraman (or multimedia technician in his official title), has retired from the station and joins wife Jamie Orchard at home. Wilson, an Akron, OH native and Bowling Green State University graduate, rejoins 92.3 The Fan after spending the last four years as an on-air host for WFNZ in Charlotte. This week we had planned. Its not on CJADs schedule for today or next Saturday. Instead, it will only have a cameraman there and rotate in reporters from Montreal as necessary, as it did while Johnson was on maternity leave. Welldo ya? He rejoins 92.3 The Fan after spending the last four years as an on-air host for WFNZ in Charlotte. Howard Chackowicz. Ive been a listener for 25 years I dont care much for Elias his ego is too much for me. I remember listening to Pat Burns religiously . Big Bill Campbell. Leaving Cleveland was an impossible decision four years ago, said Wilson. Afternoon drive in Cleveland is hallowed ground, and I cant think of a better person to team up with than Dustin Fox. Wilson is expected to address the situation with his WFNZ audience during his midday show today. He later handled promotional work at ECRM, a direct marketing services firm in Solon, Ohio. Fortunately for his followers, Nick Wilson answered most of their questions. [32], After 30 years of broadcasting the sports format on AM, WFNZ split from its FM simulcast on September 19, 2022, and began simulcasting "102.5 The Block". Kenny Mayne To Boomer & Gio: You Were Forced To Interview Me, I Get It, Controversy Surrounds Bumping of Popular Segment on 590 The Fan in St. Louis. UPDATE (Feb. 9): In addition to the cuts announced below, Bell Media has shut down TSN Radio stations in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton, cutting dozens of jobs.
