Gateway City Returns to Civilized World

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Or at least in the suburbs, in small Clayton, a town of 16,000, which will serve greater St. Louis. Things are “still in the works” for the new station, but it looks like the 21st media market will indeed re-gain a primary terrestrial, analogue signal dedicated to the classical format, FCC permits not withstanding. My colleague, Marty Ronish got out ahead of this news back in April. Things are getting finalized and that much closer.  This just in a couple of days ago: “St. Louis’ only classical station, Classic99, went dark last … Continue Reading

This just in…

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Summers are, in theory, quiet times. And, more often than not, busy, busy, busy: WGBH in Boston, top Public TV program producer, acquires Public Radio International (PRI) in Minneapolis, major distributor of Public radio programs. What does it all mean? As Boston’s primary public radio service, WBUR’s General Manager Charlie Kravetz said, (producers of the PRI distributed program, “Here & Now,”) “We will take our time to examine the meaning of this ownership change.” One would wonder what the now retired President & Co-Founder of Minnesota Public Radio and founder 28 years … Continue Reading

WFIU Opportunity

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From the Association of Music Personnel in Public Radio list: WFIU Public Media currently has an opening for Station Operations Director, Radio & Television Services Job Summary: Manages daily operations and program production for WFIU, including overseeing programming, online, production, marketing, and news areas. Evaluates programs and proposals for broadcast and funding potential; researches grant and other revenue opportunities and assists in preparation; and evaluates program content for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards. Prepares and monitors budgets and maintains station compliance with copyright and FCC regulations. Oversees program logs; ensures flow … Continue Reading

WWNO Moves to HD

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Another sad day in radio as WWNO in New Orleans moves off the FM main channel and onto HD today.  We reported on this earlier but had the date wrong.  A note to the listserve from the last man standing, Farrar Hudkins: …today is the last day of daytime classical music on WWNO in New Orleans. Beginning Monday, daytime classical programming will move to WWNO2, our second HD channel, where, as of right now, I am the only announcer. Also, my show, although expanded to six hour from the current five, will … Continue Reading

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