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Wanted: Digital Media Assistant [Part-Time Position]

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:33:31 +0000

Digital Media Assistant Details
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, talented, hard-working individual to join our digital team. The digital team creates editorial content that runs across local network of seven radio station websites, including local events and news, entertainment and music news, photo galleries, artist and celebrity interviews and more. The DMA will re

Veteran Newsman Mike Wallace Passes At 93 [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:40:15 +0000

Newsrooms around the country are mourning the loss of one of the greats today. Mike Wallace passed away overnight in Connecticut. Many attribute Wallace as a giant in the world of news. In his 60 years in the world of news, Mike Wallace made an indelible mark. He was known as a “hard-hitting” reporter. He [...]

M_RG_R_T_S Helped Spin The Wheel

ann.jenkins — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:53:54 +0000

In an interview with ESPN2′s Dan Le Batard this week, Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak started talking about the early days of the show. When he and co-host Vanna White were (much) younger and very fond of a restaurant near the Burbank, California set. Which also served up really good margaritas! That was back [...]

Apple iBooks 2 Reinvents Books

ann.jenkins — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:13:02 +0000

Apple has done it again. The innovative company is “reinventing the wheel”, so to speak, by making textbooks more interesting and user-friendly. And its starting with textbooks. Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the iBooks 2 app takes textbooks (and books) to a whole new level, the third dimension. It’s companion app is [...]

"Coast To Coast AM" Guests For 12/24-30

John Story — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:02:28 +0000

Even during the holidays, “Coast To Coast AM” delivers great listening! Saturday Schedule Saturday, December 24, 2011, 6p-10p, Pacific: “Somewhere in Time” with Art Bell Original Airdate: February 25, 1997 Coast to Coast AM goes back in time to February 25, 1997, when Art was joined by Emily Lau, Hong Kong legislator who discussed [...]

Dave Ramsey's Empire Keeps Growing

John Story — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:13:00 +0000

Dave Ramsey has purchased a downtown Nashville landmark. Dave Ramsey to Buy Nashville Office Building. The Tennesseean is reporting that nationally syndicated talk host Dave Ramsey – through a company called Andy’s Union, LLC – is buying a four-story office building in downtown Nashville for $1.6 million. The building is known locally as the Jackson [...]

Mark Levin's Holiday Schedule

John Story — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:06:23 +0000

Mark Levin will be taking his annual vacation during the holidays this year. Monday, December 19 – Tom Sussman, KSFO Tuesday, December 20 - Tom Sussman, KSFO Wednesday, December 21 – Inga Barks Thursday, December 22 – Inga Barks Friday, December 23 – Best-Of Monday, December 26 - Best-Of Tuesday, December 27 – Mark Simone, WABC Wednesday, [...]

It's Vacation Time For Sean Hannity

John Story — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:58:53 +0000

Like most of our other hosts here on NewsTalk 1280 WGBF, Sean Hannity will be away during the holidays. Monday, December 19 – Mark Simone, WABC Tuesday, December 20 - Mark Simone, WABC Wednesday, December 21 – Mark Simone, WABC Thursday, December 22 – Bernie McGuirk, WABC Friday, December 23 – Best-Of The Sean Hannity Show [...]

"Coast To Coast AM" Guests Announced – 12/17-23

John Story — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:00:50 +0000

More great latenight talk coming up next week on “Coast To Coast AM,” heard nightly on WGBF. Saturday Schedule Saturday, December 17, 2011, 6p-10p, Pacific: “Somewhere in Time” with Art Bell Original Airdate: January 4, 2000 Coast to Coast AM travels back in time to January 4, 2000, when Art welcomed John Hogue, expert [...]

Glenn Beck's Website Is On The Grow Again

John Story — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:16:29 +0000

GBTV, Glenn Beck’s new online empire, is adding more content. The program was once called, “Apocalypse, PA” when it ran on the History Channel last year but on Beck’s online venture GBTV it will be called, “Independence USA.” It follows Frank Belcastro and his family as they prepare to survive in a post-apocalyptic world by [...]

Limbaugh Announces His Extensive Holiday Schedule

John Story — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:29:17 +0000

Rush will be taking some time off for the holidays soon. Please note that Rush will now be live on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011. The Rush Limbaugh Show broadcast schedule for Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 through Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 will be as follows: Thursday, December 22nd — Mark Davis from WBAP in Dallas, TX Friday, December 23rd [...]

Levin VS. Savage: Let The Games Begin

John Story — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:31:17 +0000

Mark Levin, heard late aftenoons at 5 on NewsTalk 1280 WGBF, has gone to radio war with Michael Savage. In response to Talk Radio Network star Michael Savage’s offer of $1 million to Newt Gingrich to drop out of the GOP race for the presidential nomination, Cumulus Media Networks talk host Mark Levin broadcast an [...]

Townsquare Media Looking for News Writers

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:02:08 +0000

Are you passionate about local news and culture? Want to write in a news format? Want to get published and paid for your work?

Townsquare Media Evansville/Owensboro is looking for enthusiastic, talented, hard-working freelance writers to join our digital team. The digital team creates editorial content that runs across

Glenn Beck Announces Vacation Plans

John Story — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:17:47 +0000

Glenn Beck, heard weekday mornings at 9 on NewsTalk 1280 WGBF, has posted his holiday vacation plans. Glenn Beck will be off from Friday, December 16th through Monday, January 2nd. Below is the schedule for guest hosts: Fri 12/16 Joe Pagliarulo Mon 12/19 DocThompson (WRVA) Tue 12/20 Joe Pagliarulo Wed 12/21 Dave Glover (KFTK) Thu 12/22 [...]

Michael Savage Offers Newt Gingrich $1M To Quit Race

John Story — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:30:36 +0000

Yes, you read it right. Savage wants Newt out of the Presidential race. Talk Radio Network’s Michael Savage Offers Newt Gingrich $1 Million to Drop Out of Race. TRN nationally syndicated talk host Michael Savage says he’s putting his money where his mouth is and is offering former House Speaker and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich [...]

LISTEN: "Live With Les Shively" – 12/8

John Story — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:29:20 +0000

More great talk on "Live With Les Shively: this Thursday, 12/8:

Green Talk Is Dead In Frisco

John Story — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:47:54 +0000

I’ve been asked a few times why NewsTalk 1280 WGBF doesn’t do any progressive or “green” talk as it’s sometimes known. Here’s your answer: Clear Channel to End Progressive Talker KKGN in San Francisco. The progressive talk programming currently heard on KKGN, San Francisco – Green 960 – will not go away entirely; it’ll be [...]

"Coast To Coast AM" Holiday Plans

John Story — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:18:46 +0000

“Coast To Coast AM,” heard overnights/every night here on NewsTalk 1280 WGBF, has posted their holiday plans – early for a change! To Coast to Coast Affiliates: As part of a long-standing Coast to Coast AM tradition, listeners will be treated to live, holiday-themed programming, including music, special guest appearances and surprises throughout the holiday season. The host schedule [...]

Newstalk Radio Tops In Online Listening

John Story — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:31:54 +0000

Hopefully, you have a newer model computer than the old timer in the photo, because spoken word radio formats like NewsTalk 1280 WGBF have scored another first! When it comes to consumer demand for broadcast radio online, news/talk and sports beat music formats hands down. Not a single music station was among the top ten [...]

Rush Takes Another Vacation Day

John Story — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:19:17 +0000

So how many is that this year, about 200? Rush will be out Tuesday, November 29th, 2011. Mark Steyn will be the guest host. Rush will return live on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011. Rush, we love you and wish you’d stay home more. Signed, MOM. premiereradio.com