Cleveland's newest radio format launched with a "Boom" around the end of 2009...literally.But an apparent claim on the trademark by a distant CBS Radio HD2 subchannel snuffed out the name of Elyria-Lorain Broadcasting's shiny new AAA format on WNWV/107.3 Elyria, which shifted from its 20-plus year run as smooth jazz "The Wave" to "Boom 107.3".The apparent trademark claim forced WNWV to quickly reposition as simply "107.3 Cleveland" for the past few weeks, but the station has landed on a new … [Read more...]
He’s Running, and He’s Probably Running
Posted on February 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
It seems like the entire media and political world kept a close eye on filings for Northern Ohio congressional primary races due Friday. But while one high profile local media personality isn't running - yet - the local media personality who is running may surprise you.When the 4 PM deadline hit, former Mahoning Valley congressman-turned-con-turned-radio host Jim Traficant did not file in the Democratic primary for two congressional seats he's been eyeing - his former slot in the 17th District, … [Read more...]
D.C. Bound
Posted on February 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As posted on our Twitter account earlier, CBS Radio hot AC WQAL/104.1 Cleveland "Q104" night personality Rob Kruz is headed for Washington DC.Actually, according to tweets and pictures on his own Twitter account, that should be "has headed", as Kruz has already taken the drive to DC. He is expected to hit the airwaves in Our Nation's Capital on Wednesday...to take over the night time slot at Clear Channel top 40 WIHT/99.5 "Hot 99.5".We have no word yet who replaces Kruz back at Q104... … [Read more...]
J.R. Passes On
Posted on February 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Visitation will be at 11 AM Saturday, and services 2 PM Saturday, at the Crosser Funeral Home in Oak Harbor, OH.Details, and the obituary, are on the funeral home's website...----------Word is quickly spreading through the Cleveland radio community about the death of J.R. Nelson, who was battling cancer, but reportedly died of a heart attack Tuesday.Former WMMS/100.7 programmer and current broadcast consultant (WNWV/107.3) John Gorman tells OMW:(J.R.) worked at WHK, WMMS in the Malrite … [Read more...]
Two Quick Hits
Posted on February 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
As earlier passed along on our Twitter feed...EXITING CHARLOTTE: Details are scarce right now, but trade site AllAccess reports that not that terribly long after he arrived, Mike Kenney is no longer market manager of Clear Channel's Charlotte cluster.AllAccess reports that OM Bruce Logan steps in as interim GM of the company's Queen City (North Carolina, that is) cluster.We're following the news here, of course, because it's been just a few months since Kenney arrived in Charlotte from … [Read more...]
Monday’s Pile
Posted on February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
We have a lot going on this start of the week, so we might as well go on.Please note: our publishing schedule will still be quite sporadic, and there are days we may not be able to be here. We'll try to keep our Twitter feed going whenever possible...THE 3001 EUCLID SHUFFLE: If this is February 8th, it must be time for the 3001 Euclid Anchor Shuffle.More than any station in the Cleveland TV market, Scripps ABC affiliate WEWS/5 keeps rotating its anchors in and out, trying new combinations, or … [Read more...]
Talking Mostly About The Valley
Posted on February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
More random, unconnected (mostly), but important items...mostly concerning the Mahoning Valley this time around...WKBN OPENING: Clear Channel talk WKBN/570 Youngstown is officially advertising its morning drive opening.The time slot became open when long-time morning drive host Robert Mangino accepted the evening host job at CBS Radio news/talk KDKA/1020 Pittsburgh.As a public service to our readers, we're reprinting the ad here:A rare opportunity now exists and brings with it a chance to join … [Read more...]
Tuesday Night Clear Out
Posted on February 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
UPDATE 2/3/10 9:15 AM: Duji is back on "Rover's Morning Glory", as the show talks about working through a "very difficult" personal dispute between Duji and Rover, who used to date. That's all for us on this topic.For those looking for the "gory details", "19 Action News" has more...-----------Clearing out not only our Twitter feed, but some other stuff...some interesting, some frustrating...WHERE'S DUJI?: No, we haven't seen the face of Clear Channel rock/talk WMMS/100.7 "Rover's Morning … [Read more...]
The Twitter Followup
Posted on January 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment
In the current State of OMW, it'll be much more convenient to update via our Twitter feed, which is also seen to the left of this report.As it turns out, this time around, there's a lot to recap over the past few days...so let's tackle the items in reverse chronological order...MANGINO TO KDKA: Clear Channel talk WKBN/570 Youngstown morning drive host Robert Mangino is heading down the Ohio and Pennsylvania Turnpikes. He'll take the open 6-10 PM talk slot at CBS Radio news/talk KDKA/1020 … [Read more...]
A Quick Followup
Posted on January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Some follow-up, mostly, and some other stuff...BEACON FOLLOWUP: Some additional information about our weekend story on the death of Beacon Broadcasting owner Harold Glunt, who passed away last week at the age of 75.Beacon's Gregg Allen, not a stranger to the Mighty Blog, shared some of his thoughts in the comment section of the original item...noting Mr. Glunt's passage with "great sadness":To most at the Beacon family, Mr. Glunt was much more than an owner and a boss, he was a friend and a … [Read more...]
