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WRIF Announces the 10th Annual Motor City Harley Davidson HarleyFest

101 WRIF is proud to announce the 10th Annual Motor City Harley Davidson® Harleyfest. The event, sponsored by Miller Lite, Motor City Harley-Davidson® and Oakland Dodge, will take place on Saturday, June 14th at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights!


John Gallagher Named Market Manager of Greater Media Detroit

Radio Veteran Returns to the Motor City


Boston’s Talk Evolution 96.9 WTKK Adds Joe and Huggy Show to Weekend Lineup

BIG Things are Happening on Saturdays at 96.9 WTKK


Ask the Governor on 96.9 FM WTKK with Jim Braude and Margery Eagan

Billions, Millions and Reverend Wright


CAKE to Head Line-Up for 15th Annual Radio 92.9 Earthfest

Celebration of the Earth to Feature Great Music, Family-Friendly Activities and Environmental Initiatives


Rock Legend Michelle Phillips and Attorney General Martha Coakley Headline List of Winners at MAGIC 106.7’s 11th Annual Annual Exceptional Women© Awards

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michelle Phillips to Accept “Performing Arts” Award and Perform


Greater Media Rock Stations Takes Top Honors at FMQB 40th Anniversary Awards Dinner

Greater Media, Inc. announces WMMR-FM was honored in the "Rock Station of The Year”category in the "Major Market" category at the Friday Morning Quarterback (FMQB) 40th Anniversary Awards Dinner.


Greater Media's Smith and Shulins Named Among Most Admired Engineers in Radio

Greater Media, Inc. announces Milford Smith/Greater Media, Inc. VP Engineering and Paul Shulins/Director of Technical Operations of Greater Media Boston have been named among the best and brightest engineering minds in the business on Radio Ink Magazine's Most Admired Engineers in Radio list.


101 WRIF PD & APD ELECTED TO HALL OF FAME

101.1 WRIF is pleased to announce that Program Director / Director of Rock Programming, Doug Podell and Music Director / Assistant Program Director, Mark Pennington have been elected into the FMQB Hall of Fame for achievements in the radio industry.


Peter Smyth is 2008 Bayliss Foundation Roastee

Peter Smyth, president and CEO of Massachusetts-based Greater Media, Inc., is the selected “Roastee” for the John Bayliss Broadcast Foundation’s annual Bayliss Radio Roast, scheduled for April 2 in New York City.


950 ESPN Philadelphia – Opening Day - April 1st

WPEN / Philadelphia) will officially kick off on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.


Missanelli Added to 950 ESPN Roster in Philly

Media Philadelphia announced today Mike Missanelli has been named afternoon drive host on the new 950 ESPN/WPEN-AM.


Greater Media’s WPEN Brings ESPN Radio to Philadelphia

The Biggest Name in Sports and Entertainment Teams Up with Fastest Growing Sports Station in Philadelphia to Create 950 ESPN


“Generally Speaking with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley” to Debut on 96.9 FM WTKK in Boston

96.9FM WTKK will officially debut a new monthly live call-in feature, entitled “Generally Speaking with Attorney General Martha Coakley,” beginning this Thursday, March 20, from 1-2pm on 96.9FM WTKK.


Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 Proudly Supports the 15th Annual Jill Carrigan-Green Breast Cancer Awareness Comedy Night

Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 is proud to support The 5th Annual Jill Carrigan-Green Breast Cancer Awareness Comedy Night on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at Rowan University Pfleeger Concert Hall in the Wilson Bldg. Hosted by Coleman Green, upcoming Philadelphia comedian, “Ladies Night” will benefit Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation and will feature Dena Blizzard, Gina Brillon, and Michelle Buteau, all Comedy Central guests and local standup, Cathy Caldwell.



Country Stars Join with Country 102.5 and Jordan’s Furniture to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

For the fourth consecutive year, Country 102.5 and Jordan’s Furniture are teaming up for Country 102.5’s annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon. This year’s Radiothon will take place on Thursday, March 13th and Friday, March 14th LIVE from Jordan’s Furniture in Reading. Country 102.5 will be broadcasting live from 6am-7pm on Thursday, March 13th and from 6am-9pm on Friday, March 14th raising funds for the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.


Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 Premieres Gerald Veasley’s New CD, Your Move

Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 is proud to exclusively present the World Premiere of contemporary jazz bassist Gerald Veasley’s brand new CD, entitled Your Move,


Imus to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Annual “Kiss Me I’m Imus” Live Broadcast in Boston on 96.9 FM/WTKK

Legendary Talk Show Host Brings Entire Cast to Beantown for Live Show


Greater Media Promotes Raphael to VP of Corporate Communication

Greater Media, Inc. announced today Heidi Raphael has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Corporate Communication.


Podell Named Director of Rock Programming at Greater Media Detroit

Greater Media, Inc. announced today veteran radio programmer Doug Podell has been named Director of Rock Programming of WRIF-FM and WCSX-FM in Detroit, Michigan.


WBT AM & FM Named Among 2008 Radio & Records News/Talk/Sports Awards Finalists

Station Up for “News/Talk/Sports Station of the Year” Award

Jeff Katz Named Among “Personality of the Year” Finalists


Heidi Raphael Named Spokesperson of the MIW Radio Group

Gerberding Steps Down From Leading Role


Greater Media’s Pete Forester Receives Radio Wayne “National Sales Manager of the Year” Award at RAB2008 in Atlanta

Greater Media, Inc. has announced Pete Forester is the recipient of the Radio Wayne “National Sales Manager of Year” Award from Radio Ink Magazine.


Boston’s Talk Evolution, 96.9 FM WTKK Super Tuesday Coverage

Hosts Michele McPhee and Michael Graham Provide Super Tuesday Primary Results and Analysis with LIVE Studio Audience


Greater Media and Lincoln Financial Group Close Sale of Charlotte Radio Properties

Greater Media, Inc. and Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that Greater Media has completed its acquisition of Lincoln Financial Group's Charlotte-based radio cluster.


Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 Announces Plans for Black History Month in Conjunction with Diversity Initiative

Beginning on Friday, February 1st, Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 will celebrate Black History Month by airing informational vignettes which highlight the rich contributions and achievements that African Americans have made in the realm of entertainment, music, corporate and civic arenas.


Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 Premieres Kenny G’s New Album, Rhythm & Romance

Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 is proud to debut the World Premiere of Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kenny G’s latest album, Rhythm & Romance


96.9 FM WTKK’s Michael Graham on Imus in the Morning

Michael Graham Will Talk Politics with the I-Man



101 WRIF TO AIR INDY AND NASCAR RACES

101.1 WRIF is pleased to announce the station’s partnership with the IMS Radio Network to air a select number of 2008 Indy Races and The Brickyard 400 NASCAR Race.


UNPRECEDENTED WJJZ PARTNERSHIP COMES “FROM THE PHILADELPHIA SOUL STUDIO”

Philadelphia's Premiere Jazz Station Partners with Arena Football Team to Jointly Fund “Peace Through Music” Diversity Program


Don Gosselin Named Program Director of Greater Media’s WBEN-FM in Philadelphia

Greater Media Philadelphia announced today Don Gosselin has been named the Program Director at Adult Hits WBEN-FM.


WMMR’s Pierre Robert Hosts The Clash Live: Revolution Rock

93.3 WMMR is proud to announce that midday host Pierre Robert will host a 60-minute telethon, The Clash Live: Revolution Rock, debuting January 24 at 9 p.m. on WHYY-TV


WJJZ 97.5 TO DEBUT "SMOOTH JAZZ TOP 20 COUNTDOWN"

Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 announces it will launch the "Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown" beginning this Saturday, January 19th, from 8-10am. The new on-air feature will highlight the 20 biggest songs topping the Smooth Jazz chart each week.


96.9 FM WTKK’s Michael Graham Simulcasts Live Tomorrow

Find Out What South Carolina Really Thinks of Mitt


Greater Media Managers Chosen as Finalists for 2008 Radio Wayne Awards

Greater Media Managers Chosen as Finalists for 2008 Radio Wayne Awards


95.7 BEN-FM MORNING SHOW HOST, CRUISE, DUKES IT OUT WITH VAI SIKAHEMA

95.7 BEN-FM Morning Show Host, Dave Cruise, is set to duke it out with NBC-10 Sports Director Vai Sikahema, during the BATTLE OF THE AIR WAVES.


96.9 WTKK Debates the Debate

Jay Severin and Jim Braude Weigh In on the Winners and Losers of Last Night’s Debate


Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 Welcomes Morning Host Ramsey Lewis

Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 is proud to announce that Grammy Award Winning jazz legend, Ramsey Lewis, will begin hosting mornings from 6-10am on WJJZ. Starting Monday, January 14th, “The Ramsey Lewis Morning Show” will feature daily commentary from both Ramsey Lewis and co-host Karen Williams.


92.9 WBOS Releases Studio 7 Live From The Archives Vol. V

WBOS is proud to release our fifth anniversary CD, WBOS Studio 7 Live From The Archives Volume V.


Governor Patrick Hit the Campaign Trail in Support of Democratic Presidential Hopeful, Barack Obama

Governor Deval Patrick joins Jim and Margery on Boston’s Talk Evolution 96.9 WTKK for his monthly feature “Ask the Governor”.


Local Shots, Live Debuts at Doc Watson’s

WMMR Relaunches Support for Philadelphia Area Bands


Finn Promoted to Senior Vice President/Regional General Manager of Greater Media's New Jersey-Based Radio Properties

Greater Media, Inc. announces Dan Finn has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President/Regional General Manager of Greater Media's New Jersey-based radio properties.


Preston and Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger – Record Setting

93.3 WMMR / Philly's 1st Rock Station put Philly 1st by presenting Preston and Steve’s 10th Annual Camp Out for Hunger.


JAY SEVERIN TO APPEAR ON "IMUS IN THE MORNING SHOW"

JAY SEVERIN TO APPEAR ON "IMUS IN THE MORNING SHOW" ON BOSTON'S TALK EVOLUTION, 96.9 FM - WTKK

Talk Show Host Also Launches New Weekly Column in the Boston Herald


96.9 WTKK’S MICHAEL GRAHAM DEFENDS SANTA CLAUSE

96.9 WTKK, Boston’s Talk Evolution, will host a special performance of Stoneham Theatre’s Miracle on 34th Street for Winchester Families who wish to see the holiday classic. The special performance will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2007


95.7 BEN-FM WANTS TO MAKE A DEAL WITH TEN LUCKY LISTENERS

95.7 BEN-FM is giving its audience the opportunity to make their debut on national television. The week of December 10th, 2007, the BEN-FM Morning Show with Marilyn Russell and Dave Cruise will be giving away “Front of the Line” passes to audition for NBC’s hit show Deal or No Deal.


JJ & Lynne Broadcast Live From the Led Zeppelin Reunion Concert in London

WCSX Morning Hosts JJ & Lynne will broadcast live from London Monday & Tuesday morning (12/10 & 12/11) from 6-9am (Detroit time) to capture the feeling surrounding Led Zeppelin’s Reunion Concert back to the Motor City, exclusively on 94.7 WCSX, The Classic Rock Station.


Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 Presents Annual Charitable CD – Volume 13

Smooth Jazz WJJZ 97.5 is proud to announce the release of CD Volume 13, their latest addition to the annual charitable CD that has been produced since the inception of WJJZ in 1993.


The Michele McPhee Show Kicks Off January 7th on Boston's Talk Evolution, 96.9FM WTKK

Greater Media Boston has announced on air personality and former Boston Herald reporter Michele McPhee will kick off her new nighttime show from 7pm-10pm Monday - Friday, beginning on January 7th, 2008


RIFF2 ANNOUNCES “THE RIFF 2 AWARDS”

Riff 2 is happy to announce the 1st Annual “Riff 2 Awards”, which is based on the Detroit Local music scene.


93.3 WMMR Presents Preston and Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger

93.3 WMMR / Philly's 1st Rock Station is putting Philly 1st by presenting Preston and Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger.


FROM GREATEST HITS OF THE 60'S AND 70'S TO THE GREATEST HITS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Ocean County radio station, 100.1 WJRZ, is feeling the spirit of the holidays and looking to spread that feeling to all that can listen by temporarily flipping to an all holiday format.


95.7 BEN-FM “MAKEOVER WITH MARILYN” WINNER REVEALED

95.7 BEN-FM Morning Show with Marilyn Russell and Dave Cruise hosted their first annual Makeover with Marilyn Reveal Party.


"Imus in the Morning" Returns to Boston's Talk Evolution, WTKK 96.9 FM

Don Imus returned today to Boston's Talk Evolution, 96.9 WTKK with a live broadcast of "Imus in the Morning" from Town Hall in New York City.


PETER SMYTH IS 2008 BAYLISS ROASTEE

Peter Smyth, president and CEO of Massachusetts-based Greater Media, Inc., has been selected the “Roastee” for the Bayliss Broadcast Foundation’s annual Radio Roast.


MEDIA EXECUTIVE PETER H. SMYTH ELECTED AS A TRUSTEE OF NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST HOSPITAL

Peter H. Smyth, President and CEO of Greater Media, Inc. and resident of Milton was elected a Trustee of New England Baptist Hospital, announced Hospital President and CEO, Joseph D. Dionisio.


BOSTON'S Talk Evolution, 96.9 FM WTKK Presents: The Return of Imus - A Live Town Hall Broadcast and Benefit for the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer

The return of Don Imus, Charles McCord on Boston's Talk Evolution, 96.9 FM WTKK and 77 WABC in New York plus a special performance by The Levon Helm Band, begins on Monday, December 3, 6:00AM.


97.5 WJJZ’s MICHAEL TOZZI HONORED AS “LINDA CREED VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR”

97.5 WJJZ is proud to announce that WJJZ Program Director and Work-day host, Michael Tozzi, will be honored by Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation at their "Enchanted Holidays Luncheon & Fashion Show" on Saturday, December 1st at The Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building. He will be receiving the Linda Creed Volunteer Award for his spirit and commitment to help make the work of the foundation possible.


Tom Bender Named Senior Vice President & General Manager of Greater Media Interactive

Media, Inc, announces Tom Bender has been named Senior Vice President & General Manager of the Greater Media Interactive.


"Hire It Done!" Premiers on Greater Media Detroit’s 101 WRIF and Magic 105.1FM

“Hire It Done!” with Adam Helfman will premier on Greater Media Detroit’s WRIF and Magic 105.1FM on Saturday, December 1st.


Don Imus Returns to Morning Drive on 96.9 FM TALK/WTKK in Boston

Greater Media Boston announces Don Imus will return to host the "Imus in the Morning" show on 96.9FM Talk WTKK in Boston. He will officially resume his morning drive duties on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 6:00 am. Beginning on December 4, his customary time slot will be from 5am- 9am, Monday - Friday.


Greater Media Statement regarding Howie Carr’s Return to WRKO

We are disappointed that Howie Carr will not be able to join WTKK at this time, but we fully support him in his decision to return to work at WRKO.


Pansini Named Marketing Director at 95.7 BEN-FM in Philadelphia

Philadelphia announces Stephanie Pansini has been named Director of Marketing for 95.7 BEN-FM.


97.5 WJJZ ANNOUNCES HOUSE BAND FINAL COMPETITION

97.5 WJJZ announces the final round in the WJJZ House Band Competition, this Thursday, November 15th from 6-8pm at Warmdaddy’s


GREATER MEDIA TO ACQUIRE LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP'S WBT-AM, WBT-FM and WLNK-FM IN CHARLOTTE, NC

Greater Media, Inc. announced today the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lincoln Financial Group's Charlotte-based radio cluster, including AM/FM news/talk simulcast 1110 WBT-AM & 99.3 WBT-FM and 107.9 WLNK- FM, home of the popular, nationally-syndicated "The Bob and Sheri Show."


105.7 WROR Officially Unveils "Loren and Wally and Boston's Favorite Christmas Songs" through Christmas Day (December 25)

105.7 WROR celebrates the Christmas season by playing Boston's Favorite Christmas Songs all day and night through Christmas day (December 25th, 2007).


97.5 WJJZ Signs On HD2 Channel Classical Music Returns to Philadelphia

Philly Pops Artistic Director & Conductor Peter Nero tapped as Voice of New Initiative


WMMR Supports the Philadelphia Police

Efforts to Bolster Morale and Foster Respect for Law Enforcement Officers


SPORTS RADIO 950’s TONY BRUNO TO BROADCAST LIVE FROM TONY LUKE’S IN SOUTH PHILLY

National Sports Radio host, Tony Bruno, will broadcast his syndicated radio show live from the famous South Philadelphia sandwich shop, Tony Luke’s. Heard locally on Sports Radio 950 (WPEN-AM), the Tony Bruno Show is well recognized as one of the best sports radio shows in the country.


Kristen Apicerno Promoted to Local Sales Manager at MAGIC 106.7/WMJX-FM in Boston

Greater Media Boston announces Kristen Apicerno has been promoted to the position of Local Sales Manager at MAGIC 106.7/WMJX-FM in Boston.


Greater Media Market Managers Named Among the Best In Radio

Greater Media Market Managers Named Among the Best In Radio


Governor Patrick to Discuss His Initiatives and Relationship with the Legislature

Governor Deval Patrick joins Jim and Margery on 96.9 WTKK for “Ask the Governor”.


Greater Media Philadelphia's John Fullam Named Among Radio Ink Magazine's Best Managers in Radio

Greater Media/Philadelphia Vice President and Market Manager John Fullam will be featured in the November 19th issue of Radio Ink Magazine's "Best Managers In Radio for 2007."


Greater Media Detroit's Tom Bender Named Among Radio Ink Magazine's Best Managers in Radio

Greater Media Detroit Vice President and Regional General Manager Tom Bender will be featured in the November 19th issue of Radio Ink Magazine's "Best Managers In Radio for 2007."


Greater Media Boston's Phil Redo Named Among Radio Ink Magazine's Best Managers in Radio

Greater Media/Boston Vice President and Market Manager Phil Redo will be featured in the November 19th issue of Radio Ink Magazine's "Best Managers In Radio for 2007."


Smyth and Smulyan Wage Friendly Football Bet to Benefit Broadcasters Foundation of America

Media President/CEO Peter Smyth and Emmis Communications Chairman/CEO Jeff Smulyan have waged a bet for the upcoming New England Patriots/Indianapolis Colts Game that will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2007. However, the real winner of the annual radio wager will be the Broadcasters Foundation of America.


97.5 WJJZ Welcomes Weekend Host Kenny G

97.5 WJJZ is proud to announce world renowned saxophonist Kenny G will be a special fill-in guest host on WJJZ, on Saturdays from 10am-3pm


CANNIZZARO NAMED GM & PUBLISHER OF GREATER MEDIA NEWSPAPERS

Ben S. Cannizzaro, former Vice President of Manufacturing for North Jersey Media Group was named General Manager and Publisher of Greater Media Newspapers, a group of 12 weekly newspapers based in Freehold.


The Dropkick Murphys Take Over 96.9 WTKK's HD2 Irish Channel in Boston

96.9 WTKK's HD2 "Irish Channel" will present a 48 hour "Dropkick Murphys Marathon" this Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th, 2007 in Boston.


MAGIC 105.1’s FALL WINE TASTING EVENT IS COMING TO SOUTHFIELD!

Magic 105.1FM presents the “Magic Wine Down" event from 6-9pm on Friday, November 9th at the Marble & Granite Gallery on Telegraph Rd. (between 8 and 9 Mile Roads) in Southfield.


John DeBella’s Masquerade Bash to Benefit Toys for Tots

John DeBella (weekdays 5:30a-9:00a) and the entire Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK air staff will take over Hard Rock Café Philadelphia (12th + Market, Center City). MGK’s morning man will host the station’s Halloween costume party, John DeBella’s Masquerade Bash. 100% of the proceeds from the Bash will benefit the US Marines’ Toys for Tots campaign.


New On Air Line-Up at Greater Media's WMGQ-FM & WJRZ in New Jersey

Media New Jersey announces Jeff Rafter has been promoted to oversee programming on both WMGQ-FM and WJRZ-FM in New Jersey.


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Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ's Dave Koz Takes Top Honor at 2007 Radio & Records Convention

Greater Media Philadelphia announces Smooth Jazz 97.5 Afternoon Personality, Dave Koz has been named 2007 Radio and Records Industry Achievement Awards "Smooth Jazz Personality of the Year."


101 WRIF WINS 3 R&R AWARDS

101.1 WRIF is pleased to announce that the station has been awarded 3 prestigious R&R (Radio & Records) awards for 2007.


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Joey Fortman Takes Over Mid-days at BEN FM in Philadelphia

Greater Media Philadelphia announces Joey Fortman has been named as the new on-air mid-day personality at 95.7 BEN FM.


Magic 105.1 3-Day Team Raises Record Amount to Beat Breast Cancer

Magic 105.1 is leading the nation in pledges raised for a Breast Cancer 3-Day team. The “3 Days of Magic” team has raised over $407,000 for the annual walk, far surpassing the original $205,000 goal. The Magic team has since set a new and unprecedented team fundraising goal of $500,000.


Magic Presents the Fourth Annual Halloween Dance Party

It’s time to start dreaming up the perfect costume! Magic 105.1 presents the Fourth Annual Magic Halloween Dance Party on Friday, October 26, 2007 at the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren.


WMMR-FM Wins Marconi Award at 2007 NAB Radio Show Convention

WMMR was named "Rock Station of the Year" at the 2007 Marconi Awards.


WMMR-FM’s Preston & Steve Take Top Honors at 2007 Radio & Records Convention

WMMR Morning Personalities Preston and Steve were named “Personality/Show of the Year” in the “active rock” category at the 2007 Radio and Records Convention


WRIF-FM Managers Takes Top Honors at 2007 Radio & Records Convention

Greater Media Detroit announces WRIF-FM Operations Manager Doug Podell and Music Director Mark Pennington took home top honors at the 2007 Radio and Records Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Podell was named “Program Director of the Year” and Pennington was named “Music Director” of the Year in the “active rock” category at the annual event.


Finally...A Reason To Look Forward To Going To Work on Mondays!

BEN FM Launches "All Music Mondays" in Philadelphia


And the Winner is…

JJ & Lynne’s Stone Souper Charger Giveaway this Thursday


A Pet Lover’s Delight: “Howl-O-Ween” Comes to the Gibraltar Trade Center

94.7 WCSX, the radio station that has presented “Pet-A-Palooza” for 6 years, presents a new indoor pet adoption event! In an attempt to find good homes for hundreds of homeless kittens, cats, puppies, rabbits, ferrets and dogs,


Spiderman to Visit the Largest Indoor Kids Safety Event of its Type in the Midwest

The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Department of Homeland Security, Livonia Police and Fire Departments, Northville Police & Fire Departments, Livonia Public Schools, along with a group of civic and corporate sponsors will be holding their fourth annual Passport to Safety Event on Saturday, September 22nd from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to be held at Laurel Park Place in Livonia located at 37700 W. Six Mile Road.


Rob Calvert Joins the WMGK Morning Show in Philadelphia

Rob Calvert has been named as the new morning show producer and on air talent at 102.9/WMGK-FM in Philadelphia. He will begin his new position on Monday, October 1, 2007.


RIFF2 WINS HD MULTICAST AWARD FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS

WRIF’s is proud to announce that the HD multicast channel, “Riff 2” won the NAB’s “HD Radio Multicast” award.


Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ Premiere’s Babyface’s New Album PLAYLIST

Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ announces the World Premiere of PLAYLIST, the latest album from 10-time Grammy award-winning superstar, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds! Tune into 97.5 WJJZ this Saturday, September 15th from 7-8pm as Babyface hosts an hour long of new music from his first album in two years.


“Tail”gating will kick off new Roseville Pet Ritz Resort Hotel

WCSX-FM will be “Tail”-gating with listeners and their pets to celebrate the grand opening of Metro Detroit’s leading pet resort. Attendees and their canine companions are invited to tour Pet Ritz America’s new Roseville location on Saturday, September 29.


MAGIC 106.7’sCandy O’Terry to Receive BWC’s“Legacy Award

WMJX, MAGIC 106.7’s Candy O’Terry will be presented with the“Legacy Award”by the Boston Women Communicators on Thursday, September27that The Lenox Hotel.


MAGIC 106.7’sCandy O’Terry to Receive BWC’s“Legacy Award

WMJX, MAGIC 106.7’s Candy O’Terry will be presented with the“Legacy Award”by the Boston Women Communicators on Thursday, September27that The Lenox Hotel.


Philly Radio Veteran Marilyn Russell joins Dave Cruise to Do Mornings on Philly’s BEN FM

Greater Media Philadelphia announces veteran radio personality Marilyn Russell has been named as the new morning co-host on 95.7/BEN FM. She will join current morning personality Dave Cruise to host the "The BEN FM Morning Show with Marilyn Russell and Dave Cruise" from 5:30AM-9AM beginning on Monday, September 10, 2007.


Smooth Jazz 97.5 Premiere’s Chris Botti’s New Album Italia

Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ is proud to announce the World Premiere of Grammy winning trumpeter Chris Botti's latest album, Italia.


Eagles' Safety Brian Dawkins Joins Sports Radio 950

Sports Radio 950 announces Philadelphia Eagles Safety Brian Dawkins will host the Brian Dawkins Show from Finnigan’s Wake every Monday night during the NFL season.


Greater Media Managers and Stations Named Among 2007 Radio & Records Industry Achievement Award Nominees

Greater Media, Inc. announces its managers and stations have been once again nominated in a total of nine categories as finalists among the 2007 Radio & Records (R & R) Industry Achievement Award Nominees.


96.9 FM TALK – WTKK Announces the Addition of The Phil Hendrie Show to the FM TALK Family

Greater Media announced today the addition of The Phil Hendrie Show to the 96.9 FM TALK line-up debuting on Monday, September 10, 2007. The overnight show is scheduled to air 1:00a to 5:00a weeknights.


94.7 WCSX Is Cruisin' Woodward

94.7 WCSX is hitting the streets with live updates from Woodward Avenue.


On-Line Social Networking Site Targets Motor City Music Scene

RIFF2.com Officially Relaunches in Detroit


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Veteran Radio Host Alan David Stein Takes Over Afternoon Drive at Greater Media's WCTC AM 1450 in New Jersey

Veteran radio host Alan David Stein has been named the new Afternoon Drive Talk Show Host at WCTC AM 1450 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.


START YOUR ENGINE...JJ & Lynne's Stone Souper Charger Roars to Life Thursday Morning

& Lynne’s Stone Souper Charger roars to life. Eight months ago, it was just an idea to restore a 1968 Dodge Charger to raise money for Focus:HOPE.


101 WRIF TO BROADCAST DETROIT INDY GRAND PRIX

101.1 WRIF, Detroit’s rock station for over 36 years, is proud to announce it will be the official radio broadcaster of the 2007 Detroit Indy Grand Prix, presented by Firestone on Sunday, September 2nd.


McCoy Named New Morning Host of Greater Media’s Magic 98.3FM in New Jersey

Veteran on-air personality, Chris McCoy, has been named as the new morning personality of Magic 98.3/ WMGQ-FM. He will begin his new duties on Thursday, August 9, 2007.


Magic 105.1 3-Day Team Raises Record Amount to Beat Breast Cancer

Magic 105.1 is leading the nation in pledges raised for a Breast Cancer 3-Day team. The “3 Days of Magic” team has raised over $250,000 for the annual walk, far surpassing the original $205,000 goal. The Magic team has since set a new and unprecedented team fundraising goal of $500,000.


Greater Media Managers Tackle Key Industry Topics at 2007 NAB Radio Show and Radio & Records Convention

Greater Media’s top managers will tackle several timely topics impacting the radio industry, ranging from the Portable People Meter (PPM) to radio’s relationship with Google during the upcoming 2007 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio Show and Radio & Records Convention. Both events will take place September 26th – 28th at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.


“Pet-A-Palooza” Brings People and Pets Together

428 homeless animals found a new home during WCSX-FM’s Sixth Annual “Pet-A-Palooza” on Saturday, July 28 at Freedom Hill.


102.9 WMGK-FM Brings Back Free Beer & Hot Wings to Philadelphia

Greater Media Philadelphia announces the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show will be coming to 102.9 WMGK-FM, beginning on Monday, July 30th, 2007. The tasty on-air team, consisting of Gregg Daniels (aka "Free Beer"), Chris Michels (aka "Hot Wings") and Eric Zane will be heard Monday-Thursday evenings from 10 PM to 1 AM.


Greater Media, Inc.'s WMMR-FM named a finalist for NAB's Marconi Radio Award

Greater Media, Inc. announces WMMR-FM in Philadelphia has been named among the finalists for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting.


Motor City Chevrolet Dealer to Offer Free HD Radio™ Receiver with the Purchase of a Used Car

Greater Media Detroit announced today that it has launched an exciting new HD Radio™ promotion with Dick Genthe Chevrolet in the Motor City to give a new HD Radio™ receiver to each customer who purchases a used car before August 31, 2007 (while supplies last).


Greater Media Newspapers Expands Web Coverage With Eminent Domain Project

Greater Media Newspapers (GMN) has unveiled a brand new feature on its website, which provides an in-depth look at the eminent domain controversy in Long Branch, NJ, and similar controversies in other areas of the state.


GREATER MEDIA DETROIT'S BENDER TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME

Greater Media Detroit Senior Vice President & Regional General Manager Tom Bender will be officially inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Hall of Fame. The presentation will take place during the MAB's annual conference on Tuesday, July 10th, at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan.



John DeBella Renews Contract at Greater Media Philadelphia's WMGK-FM

Greater Media Philadelphia announces that legendary morning personality John DeBella has renewed his contract at 102.9 WMGK-FM


Local & National Celebrities Join Together with Greater Media Stations to Participate in First Annual Radiothon

600 Kids...Off the Streets of Boston and into the Sunshine of Camp Harbor View ---- The Camp Lasts 4 Weeks- The Lessons Last a Lifetime!


Greater Media to Participate in a “Day of Silence” for Webcasters

Greater Media, Inc. announces it will temporarily take its radio stations’ webcasts off-line on Tuesday, June 26th, in support of a "Day of Silence" for webcasters.


Sounds of Smooth Jazz Blanket Delaware Valley

WJJZ Announces Maximum Signal Increase


Ralph Nieves Named Sales Manager of Sports Radio 950 WPEN in Philadelphia

Greater Media Philadelphia announces Ralph Nieves has been named Sales Manager of Sports Radio 950 WPEN


WBOS ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR FREE SUMMER CONCERTS AT COPLEY

Series will showcase national acts and introduce Boston favorites


Greater Media Boston Stations Join Together to Host First Annual Radiothon

600 Kids...Off the Streets of Boston and Into the Sunshine ---
The Camp Lasts 4 Weeks- The Lessons Last a Lifetime!


"Exceptional Women” Continues Track Record of Success!

WMJX, MAGIC 106.7’s “Exceptional Women” radio show has won two 2007 Gracie Allen Awards, making the show the most successful and recognized radio program produced by & for women in the country with 11 Gracie’s, 25 local and national awards overall.


Loren & Wally Renew Contract at WROR-FM in Boston

Greater Media Boston has announced morning personalities Loren Owens and Wally Brine have renewed their contract for another long term agreement at WROR-FM.


Greater Media's Raphael Named Among Top 50 Most Influential Women in Radio

Radio Ink Magazine has named Heidi Raphael, Director of Corporate Communication at Greater Media, Inc., among the 50 Most Influential Women in Radio for the second consecutive year. The selection process was based on women who are making a difference in the radio industry.


Nahigian Named Program Director at Sports Radio 950 WPEN in Philly

Greater Media, Inc. announces Matt Nahigian has been named Program Director of Sports Radio 950 WPEN-AM in Philadelphia. He will begin his new duties on June 11th, 2007.


Grace Blazer Named Program Director of Greater Media Boston’s WTKK 96.9FM Talk

Greater Media / Boston announces that Grace Blazer has been named program director of WTKK 96.9FM Talk. She will begin her new duties on Monday, June 4th.


Greater Media’s WJRZ-FM Utilizes Radio & Interactive Technology to Assist Listeners Impacted by Wild Fires in New Jersey

Greater Media’s 100.1 WJRZ-FM is using the power of radio and interactive technology to assist listeners impacted by the Warren Grove wild fires in New Jersey.


HD Radio Celebrates Major Milestone: Rollout in Top 100 Markets

HD2 Multicasting Hits Biggest Metric Yet, Adding 15 New Markets to Complete the Top 100 Markets. Consumers in Top 100 Markets Discovering New Formats, Niche HD2 Programming, and Digital Quality Sound – With No Monthly Fee!


Magic 98.3FM & WCTC 1450 AM To Receive Chris Kjeldsen Award for Leadership Excellence from the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Greater Media, Inc. announces General Manager Dan Henrickson will accept the Chris Kjeldsen Award for Leadership Excellence on behalf of Magic 98.3 FM and WCTC 1450 AM from the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce.


100 Club of Massachusetts to Award Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth with Humanitarian Award

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth will receive the Humanitarian Award from the 100 Club of Massachusetts on Tuesday, May 8th at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, Ma.


WMTR & WDHA to Host on-air “Request for Relief” for Area Flood Victims in NJ

Classic Oldies WMTR AM-1250 and sister station 105.5 WDHA, The Rock of New Jersey, will host on-air fundraisers to aid the local victims of the devastating flood that hit our area a few weeks ago.


RAB Announces New Strategic Plan Submitted to Board and Key New Hire

Former Time Warner Global Media Group Exec Joins RAB


Jody Mac Renews with Philly’s Sports Radio 950

Sports Radio 950 AM (WPEN) announces PM Drive host, Jody McDonald, has signed a contract extension.


Guster, KT Tunstall and Mat Kearney Head Line-Up for 14th Annual WBOS Earthfest

Carbon-Neutral Festival Will Spotlight a Host of Environmental Initiatives


Blake Promoted to VP of Sales at Greater Media Philadelphia

Greater Media, Inc. announced today that Paul Blake has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Sales for Greater Media Philadelphia. Blake is responsible for overseeing the sales activities and initiatives for all of Greater Media's Philadelphia-based properties, which include market- leading FM stations WMMR, WMGK and WBEN-FM, as well as the new Smooth Jazz WJJZ and Sports Radio 950 AM (WPEN).


Official Statement Regarding Termination of the Imus Show on WTKK in Boston

Official Statement from Peter Smyth, President & CEO of Greater Media, Inc. & Phil Redo, VP & Market Manager of Greater Media Boston regarding termination of the Imus Show on WTKK in Boston


Redo Promoted to VP of Greater Media Boston

Greater Media, Inc. announced today that Phil Redo has been promoted to the position of Vice President and Market Manager of Greater Media Boston. Redo is responsible for overseeing all of Greater Media's Boston-based properties, which include FM stations WKLB-FM, WROR, WMJX, WTKK and WBOS.


Smyth Elected to Serve on 2007 NAB Radio & Television Board

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth has been elected to represent the New England region on the 2007 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio & Television Board. The two-year terms of the newly elected Board Members will begin in June.


The Greater Media Boston Family Remembers Victor Pryles

Victor Pryles, an air personality for both WROR-FM (as Victor K) and WKLB -FM (as Vic Martin), died yesterday of an apparent heart attack while "DJ-ing" at a club on the South Shore of Boston. He was 57.


Greater Media Newspapers Take Top Honors!

Greater Media Newspapers, the publishing arm of Greater Media, Inc., has won a total of 28 awards in the 2006 New Jersey Press Association Contest.


Peter Smyth to be honored by the Hundred Club of Massachusetts

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth has been chosen to receive the Humanitarian Award from the Hundred Club of Massachusetts. The organization provides financial assistance for families of firefighters and law enforcement officers throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts killed in the line-of-duty.


Greater Media's Smyth Testifies Before the House of Representatives

Greater Media, Inc. President & CEO Peter Smyth will be testifying this afternoon on behalf of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), before the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.


WBOS Unveils Details of 14th Annual EarthFest in Boston

92.9 WBOS has announced that the 14th Annual EarthFest will be held on May 26th, 2007 from Noon to 6:00 pm at the Hatch Shell in Boston.


Sports Radio 950 WPEN-AM Announces Signal Increase in Philly

Greater Media Philadelphia
announced that Sports Radio 950 WPEN-AM has increased its daytime
broadcast signal from 5,000 Watts to 25,000 Watts under authority from
the FCC. Final approval of the permanent signal increase is expected next month.


Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Makes His Radio Debut With Ask the Governor on 96.9 FM TALK / WTKK

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick hosted his first "Ask the Governor" call in program today on 96.9 FM TALK WTKK. Governor Patrick appeared in studio along with Eagan and Braude from 1pm - 2pm. "Ask the Governor" was born out of Governor Patrick's desire to speak directly to the citizens of Massachusetts.


Clapp Named Director of Integrated Marketing at Greater Media Boston

Greater Media, Inc. announces Jill Clapp has been promoted to Director of Integrated Marketing of its five Boston-based radio properties.


Rubin Promoted to VP & General Counsel of Greater Media, Inc.

Greater Media, Inc. announced today that Ellen Rubin has been promoted to the position of Vice President and General Counsel.


Perry Named New Afternoon Drive Host at WROR in Boston

Greater Media, Inc. announces Paul Perry has been hired as the new afternoon drive on-air on WROR-FM in Boston. He will begin his new position effective February 12, 2007.


BURNS NAMED SALES MANAGER OF GREATER MEDIA'S SMOOTH JAZZ 97.5 WJJZ IN PHILADELPHIA

Greater Media, Inc. announces Bill Burns has been named Sales Manager of Smooth Jazz 97.5FM WJJZ-FM in Philadelphia.


New Governor to host "Ask The Governor" Live on WTKK

Governor Patrick to Host Monthly Call-In Feature during Eagan & Braude Show on 96.9FM TALK-WTKK in Boston


Winters Joins Greater Media's Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ

Radio Veteran to do mornings in Philadelphia.


94.7 WCSX Goes Deep

Deep Trax HD2 Free Preview This Weekend


Dave Koz World Premiere To Air on Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ in Philadelphia

Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ will air the World Premiere of the new Dave Koz CD, 'At the Movies' the weekend of January 27th in Philadelphia.


Pedder Promoted to Executive Director of Greater Media Marketing Group in Boston

Greater Media, Inc. announces Bob Pedder, Jr. has been promoted to Executive Director of Greater Media Marketing Group in Boston.


Smyth & Smulyan Stake Reputations on AFC Championship Game

Bragging Rights for Winner; Public Humiliation for Loser


WMMR Re-signs Radio Legend to Four Year Deal

Pierre Robert to be heard on Philly airwaves through 2010.


Wallace Named Interactive & Account Development Manager of Greater Media Philadelphia

Kelly Wallace been promoted to Interactive & Account Development Manager of Greater Media's Philadelphia-based radio properties.


Cowper Promoted to National Sales Director of Greater Media Philadelphia

Matt Cowper has been promoted to National Sales Director of Greater Media's Philadelphia-based radio properties.


SMOOTH JAZZ 97.5 WJJZ RELAUNCHES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM IN PHILADELPHIA

Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ will host a special "Re-adoption Ceremony" on Friday, January 12th at 11:30am at the Grover Washington Jr. Middle School, located at B and Olney in Philadelphia.


NORMAND NAMED LSM OF GREATER MEDIA'S WJRZ-FM & WRAT-FM IN NEW JERSEY

Greater Media, Inc. announces Mike Normand has been named Local Sales Manager of WJRZ-FM in Manahawkin and WRAT-FM in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.


Charley Lake Named PD of Greater Media's WMGK-FM in Philadelphia

Charley Lake has been tapped as program director of Greater Media's WMGK-F in Philadelphia. He will begin his new position on February 1st, 2007.


Simpson Returns on the Air at Smooth Jazz 97.5FM WJJZ in Philadelphia

Veteran on-air radio personality Bill Simpson has returned as the 7pm-12 midnight on-air personality at Greater Media’s new Smooth Jazz 97.5FM WJJZ in Philadelphia.


NEW ON-AIR LINE UP ANNOUNCED AT GREATER MEDIA’S 96.9FM TALK-WTKK IN BOSTON

New Year Rings in New Emphasis on Local Talent Line Up


MARSHALL NAMED MUSIC DIRECTOR OF WBOS-FM IN BOSTON

Greater Media, Inc. announces Dana Marshall has been named Music Director at 92.9/WBOS-FM in Boston.


Greater Media Detroit Names Williams Director of Interactive Marketing

Greater Media, Inc. announces Jennifer Williams has been promoted to Interactive Marketing Director of Greater Media’s Detroit-based radio properties.


GREATER MEDIA’S WKLB-FM MOVES TO NEW HOME ON 102.5 FM

Country and Classical formats swap signals in Boston.


Greater Media’s Smyth Named "Radio Executive of the Year"

Greater Media, Inc. announces company President & CEO Peter Smyth has been named “Radio Executive of the Year” by Radio Ink Magazine.


PAUL KRASINSKI NAMED DIRECTOR OF GREATER MEDIA’S NEW DIGITAL INTERACTIVE DIVISION

Greater Media, Inc. announces Paul Krasinski has been named Director of the company’s new Digital Interactive Division. He will begin his new position in January.


Greater Media Announces Smooth Jazz 97.5 WJJZ Talent Line Up in Philly

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce the following official on-air talent line up for 97.5FM WJJZ in Philadelphia


GREATER MEDIA, NASSAU BROADCASTING AND CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING CLOSE BOSTON AND PHILADELPHIA RADIO STATION DEALS

Greater Media, Inc., Nassau Broadcasting Partners, L.P., and Charles River Broadcasting Company jointly announced that they have closed today the previously announced transactions by which Greater Media acquired Charles River's 102.5 FM frequency, licensed to Waltham, MA, and Nassau's 97.5 FM frequency, licensed to Burlington, NJ, and Nassau acquired Greater Media's 99.5 FM frequency, licensed to Lowell, MA. Nassau also received cash and classical music assets, including the format of WCRB FM in Boston.


GREATER MEDIA PROMOTES GINSBURG TO PD AT WBOS-FM IN BOSTON

Greater Media, Inc. announces David Ginsburg has been promoted to Program Director of WBOS-FM in Boston. His new position will go into effect immediately.


Greater Media Taps Sirianni for Smooth Jazz 97.5 / WJJZ FM Management Team in Philly

Greater Media announces Christina Sirianni will return as Promotion Director of Smooth Jazz WJJZ-FM in Philadelphia.


Greater Media Boston Announces Five New Multicast Radio Stations are Officially Broadcasting in HD

Greater Media, Inc. announces its five Boston radio stations are now officially broadcasting in High Definition (HD) digital radio and have launched companion independent multicasting channels for 105.7 WROR, 92.9 WBOS, WMJX 106.7, 99.5 WKLB and 96.9 FM TALK.


96.9 FM TALK/WTKK Presents the Second Annual FM TALK All-Stars

96.9 FM TALK/WTKK Presents the Second Annual FM TALK All-Stars.
Jay Severin to Make His First Public Appearance Since His Return to Afternoon Drive


Greater Media Market Managers Named Among "Best Managers in Radio"

Greater Media, Inc. announces Phil Redo, Tom Bender and John Fullam have been named among the "Best Managers in Radio" by Radio Ink Magazine.


GREATER MEDIA PROMOTES BROWN & KIRCHNER IN PHILADELPHIA

Greater Media, Inc. has announced two major management promotions in the Philadelphia market


Greater Media Taps Tozzi as Program Director of Smooth Jazz 97.5FM in Philadelphia

Greater Media, Inc. announces former WJJZ-FM program director Michael Tozzi will be returning as Program Director and midday personality of Smooth Jazz 97.5 FM in Philadelphia.


ROONEY TO JOIN GREATER MEDIA BOSTON'S 96.9FM TALK/WTKK AS CONTRIBUTING ANALYST

Greater Media announces WGBH-TV Boston Host and Executive Producer of Greater Boston, Emily Rooney, will be joining 96.9FM TALK/WTKK as an on-air contributing analyst during the Jay Severin Program beginning in January 2007.


Greater Media Names Abisi Senior Account Executive of Magic 106.7 in Boston

Greater Media announces Robert Abisi has been named Senior Account Executive of Magic 106.7 FM in Boston. He will officially begin his new position on October 30th, 2006.


Peter Smyth of Greater Media Elected Chairman of RAB Board of Directors

Peter Smyth, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Media, Inc., has been elected Chairman of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) Board of Directors, it was announced today by Jeff Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer, RAB. Smyth was voted into the two-year term that begins on January 1, 2007, during the RAB Fall Board of Directors Meeting in Atlanta.


Greater Media New Jersey's WCTC-AM Celebrates 60 Years Of Broadcasting

Greater Media New Jersey's WCTC-AM Celebrates 60 Years Of Broadcasting


Greater Media’s Smyth Honored for His Support of Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth was presented with an honorary white fireman’s captain Helmut by the 100 Club of Boston in recognition of his continued support in promoting awareness of the soon to be built Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.


He’s Back…Jay Severin Returns to Aternoon Drive on 96.9FM Talk/WTKK in Boston

Greater Media, Inc. announces veteran on-air personality Jay Severin will be returning to afternoon drive on Boston's 96.9 FM Talk/WTKK on October 9th, 2006.


Greater Media Stations Receive 4 Awards at Annual Radio & Records Convention

Greater Media announces its radio properties have received four awards at the annual Radio & Records Convention.


Taylor Tapped as Local Sales Manager of Greater Media’s WMJX-FM in Boston

Greater Media announces Troy Taylor has been named Local Sales Manager of Magic 106.7/WMJX in Boston.


GREATER MEDIA GRABS 16 RADIO & RECORD INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce the company’s Boston, Detroit and Philadelphia based-radio properties have received a total of 16 nominations in conjunction with the upcoming 2006 Radio & Record Industry Achievement Awards.


GREATER MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW HD2 FORMATS IN NEW JERSEY

Greater Media, Inc. announces details of two new HD2 multicast channels in the New Jersey market. In addition to WDHA-FM and WMGQ-FM, Greater Media New Jersey will soon be able to double its program offerings to WRAT-FM and WJRZ-FM listeners with an HD radio by providing a wide-variety of free, multicast channels.


Greater Media's Sports Talk 950 WPEN Signs former NFL Quarterback Glenn Foley to be On-Air in Philly

Greater Media, Inc. announces that former NFL and Boston College two-time All-American quarterback Glenn Foley has been added to the Sports Talk 950 WPEN on-air team in Philadelphia.


Greater Media and Nassau Exchange Stations; Greater Media and Charles River Broadcasting Agree to Terms on WCRB

Greater Media and Nassau Broadcasting to Exchange Stations in Boston and Philadelphia Markets;
Greater Media and Charles River Broadcasting Sign Definitive Agreement for WCRB-FM


105.7 WROR’S LOREN & WALLY CELEBRATE 25 YEARS TOGETHER

Boston Mayor Menino to honor Loren & Wally with Certificate of Recognition on Tuesday Morning.


Greater Media Boston’s WKLB Helps Make Country Music History in New England!

Greater Media’s country station WKLB-FM helped make music history with the 3rd Annual New England Country Music Festival.


Henson Named Program Director of Sports Talk 950

Greater Media Philadelphia announces Gregg Henson has been named Program Director at the new Sports Talk 950 WPEN-AM. He will officially begin his new duties on July 10th, 2006.


Greater Media’s Smyth Featured on Broadcasting Finance Panel at 2006 NAB Radio Show

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth will once again be among the featured among several broadcast group executives featured on a special Broadcasting Finance session at the 2006 NAB Radio Show.


Greater Media New Jersey Unveils the Anthony V. Marano Scholarship at NJBA Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Greater Media New Jersey Vice President & Regional General Manager Dan Finn recently presented the Anthony V. Marano Scholarship to Ross Schwarzber, a student in his junior year at Rutgers University.


Greater Media’s Smyth Named Among the Top 40 Most Powerful People in Radio

Peter Smyth, Greater Media President and CEO of Greater Media, Inc., has been ranked #12 on the list of the “40 Most Powerful People” in Radio for 2006.


Greater Media Management Team Among Speakers Featured at the 31st Annual Conclave Learning Conference

Several members of the Greater Media Executive Management Team will be serving on panels at the 31st Annual Conclave Learning Conference: Future Tense.


Four Leading Radio Groups Sign Agreements For Arbitron PPM

Arbitron today announced that four leading radio groups - Greater Media, Inc., Bonneville International Corporation; Emmis Communications Corporation and Lincoln Financial Media.


Greater Media Philadelphia Interactive Media Summit Deemed A Huge Success!

Greater Media Philadelphia Interactive Media Summit Deemed A Huge Success!


Greater Media's Raphael Named Among Radio’s Most Influential Women

Greater Media, Inc. announces Heidi Raphael, Director of Corporate Communication, has been named among the 50 Most Influential Women in Radio by Radio Ink Magazine.


DRUKER-KNIGHT NAMED SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER AT WMJX

Greater Media, Inc. announces Janie Druker-Knight has been named Senior Account Manager WMJX FM Boston.


Greater Media, Inc. Withdraws from Bidding Process with Boston Red Sox

Greater Media, Inc. announces it has withdrawn from the bidding process for the future broadcast rights for the Boston Red Sox.


Greater Media's Sports Talk 950 WPEN Announces John Kruk to be On-Air in Philly

Greater Media, Inc. announces former major league baseball All-Star John Kruk has been added to the Sports Talk 950 WPEN on-air team in Philadelphia.


GREATER MEDIA ANNOUNCES HD2 FORMATS IN NEW JERSEY

Greater Media, Inc. announces details of its HD2 multicast channels in the New Jersey market.


CRAWFORD AND BOUVARD FEATURED AT ANNUAL GREATER MEDIA MANAGEMENT MEETING

President of Local Broadcast at MindShare Kathy Crawford and Portable People Meter/Arbitron, Inc. President Pierre Bouvard told attendees at Greater Media’s 2006 Management Meeting in Florida.


MOSSBERG STRESS COMPELLING CONTENT

Walt Mossberg, Technology Editor of the Wall Street Journal, was among the featured speakers on Thursday, April 19th, at the 2006 Greater Media Management Meeting.


DeVoti Named GSM of Greater Media’s WDHA & WMTR in New Jersey

Greater Media, Inc. announces Matt DeVoti has been named General Sales Manager of WDHA-FM and WMTR-FM in New Jersey. He will officially begin his new position on April 17th, 2006.


MAGIC 106.7 CELEBRATES ‘EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN’!!

On Friday, May 5, 2006, MAGIC 106.7 will host the “9th Annual Exceptional Women Awards,” honoring several notable women including Emmy Award winning actress Doris Roberts, singer/songwriter Anna Nalick and veteran CBS-4 news anchor and award winning journalist Liz Walker.


Graham Broadcasts Live from Special Town Meeting

96.9 FM TALK (WTKK-FM) afternoon drive host Michael Graham will broadcast a live Town Hall Meeting: Defending America’s Borders, from the Gardner Auditorium at the State House, on Thursday, April 6, 2006 from 3pm – 5pm.


Landry Returns Home as GSM of Greater Media's WMJX in Boston

Greater Media announces Jackie Landry has been named General Sales Manager of WMJX in Boston. She will officially begin her new position in mid-April.


Greater Media, Inc. Marks 50 Years in Broadcasting

Greater Media, Inc. (GMI) will officially mark 50 years in broadcasting on Friday, March 31st, 2006.


Matt Cord Signs Contract with WMMR

Greater Media Philadelphia announces WMMR has signed a multi-year contract with veteran Philadelphia talent Matt Cord.


17th ANNUAL EDDIE ANDELMAN’S HOT DOG SAFARI SET FOR JUNE 4, 2006

Greater Media Boston’s WTKK, WKLB and WROR are proud to announce their partnership with and the details of the 17th Annual Eddie Andelman’s Hot Dog Safari. The annual event will take place on Sunday, June 4th, 2006, from 9:00am-4:00pm at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Massachusetts.


Greater Media New Jersey's WRAT Mentioned During HBO's Sopranos Season Opener

In what was billed as one of the most anticipated TV season premieres of the year, the hit television series the “Sopranos” paid surprise homage to Greater Media New Jersey's rock-based radio station WRAT, The Rat!


96.9 FM TALK PRESENTS THE 7TH ANNUAL “KISS ME I’M IMUS” ST. PATRICK’S DAY BREAKFAST LIVE FROM THE RITZ-CARLTON IN BOSTON

96.9 FM TALK welcomes the high-profile radio host back to Boston for the 7th Annual live broadcast of his St. Patrick’s Day show, “Kiss Me, I’m Imus” straight from the Ritz Carlton Ballroom.


WMMR's Preston and Steve Extend Contract Through 2010

Greater Media Philadelphia announces WMMR has signed a two year contract extension with morning stars Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison.


O’Brien Named Morning Host of Greater Media’s WMGQ in New Jersey

Greater Media announces that legendary on-air personality Steve O’Brien has been named the new morning host of Magic 98.3/WMGQ in New Jersey. “Mornings with Steve O’Brien” will air Monday-Friday from 6AM-10AM, beginning on March 13, 2006.


Redo Named Market Manager of Greater Media's Boston-based Radio Properties

Greater Media, Inc. announces Phil Redo has been named the new Market Manager of Greater Media/Boston. In his new position, Redo will be responsible for overseeing Greater Media's Boston-based properties including: FM stations WKLB, WROR, WMJX, WTKK and WBOS. His official start date will be in early April.


“Exceptional Women” Wins its 23rd Award

WMJX/MAGIC 106.7’s “Exceptional Women” radio show has won another Gracie Allen Award, making the show the most successful and recognized radio program produced by and for women in the country with nine Gracie’s and 23 local and national awards overall.


SPORTS HUDDLE MAKES LONG-AWAITED RETURN

Greater Media announced today that “The Sports Huddle” is making a much anticipated return as “The New Sports Huddle” to be broadcast every Sunday night from 7pm – 10pm on 96.9 FM TALK/WTKK starting in April 2, 2006.


Antes Promoted to GSM at WMMR in Philadelphia

Greater Media, Inc. announces Jim Antes has been promoted to General Sales Manager of WMMR in Philadelphia.


Greater Media Newspapers Takes Top Honors in 2005 Suburban Newspapers of America Contest

Greater Media Newspapers, Freehold, received five awards in the 2005 Suburban Newspapers of America (SNA) contest. SNA is a nonprofit, professional trade association specifically serving the suburban newspaper industry. SNA's membership is comprised of approximately 2,000 suburban newspapers published by the leading newspaper publishing companies in the U.S. and parts of Canada.


Greater Media Detroit’s Bender Named “Market Manager of the Year” at the 2006 Radio Wayne Awards

Greater Media, Inc. (GMI) is pleased to announce Senior Vice President/Regional General Manager Tom Bender has been named “Market Manager of the Year” at the 2006 Radio Wayne Awards.


Greater Media Boston Promotes Chris Paquin to Director of Sales

Greater Media, Inc. announced today that Chris Paquin has been promoted to the position of Director of Sales of its Boston-based radio properties.


Greater Media Names Jason Barrett "Head Coach" of Sports Talk 950 WPEN in Philly

Greater Media Philadelphia announces Jason Barrett has been named Program Director at the new Sports Talk 950 WPEN. He will officially become "Head Coach" of programming beginning on Monday, February 27, 2006.


GREATER MEDIA, INC. ANNOUNCES MULTICASTS IN ALL ITS MAJOR MARKETS

Greater Media, Inc. today announced the details of its digital multicast channels for the Boston and Philadelphia markets. Greater Media currently broadcasts three HD multicast stations in Detroit.


GREATER MEDIA BOSTON’S MILLS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Matt Mills, Vice President & General Manager of Greater Media Inc.’s Boston-based radio properties, has announced his retirement effective April 14th, 2006.


Greater Media’s Knight Appointed VP of Program Development

Greater Media, Inc. announces veteran programmer Buzz Knight has been appointed as Vice President of Program Development.


Greater Media Managers Selected as 2006 Radio Wayne Award Finalists

Greater Media is pleased to announce the following managers have been selected as finalists in conjunction with the 2006 Radio Wayne Awards.


Greater Media, Inc. Celebrates 50 Years in Broadcasting

Greater Media, Inc. (GMI) will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in Broadcasting throughout 2006.


Jay Severin to Return to Airwaves on Greater Media’s 96.9FM Talk /WTKK in Boston

Greater Media announced today that on-air personality Jay Severin will return to the 96.9FM Talk airwaves beginning on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006.


GREATER MEDIA TO ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS TO ACQUIRE BOSTON RADIO STATION WCRB FROM CHARLES RIVER BROADCASTING

Greater Media, Inc. and Charles River Broadcasting Company today announced that they have agreed to enter into exclusive negotiations for Greater Media’s acquisition of Charles River’s WCRB, a Class B FM radio station broadcasting at 102.5 MHz in the Greater Boston area. The transaction would be expected to close in the first half of 2006.


Greater Media President and CEO to Serve on HD Digital Radio Alliance Oversight Management Committee

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce company President and CEO Peter Smyth will serve on the Oversight Management Committee of the HD Digital Radio Alliance.


Graham Takes Over Afternoon Drive Duties on 96.9 FM Talk/WTKK in Boston

Greater Media, Inc. announced today that Michael Graham, nationally-known talk show host, columnist and political consultant, will officially take over as the afternoon drive host on 96.9 FM/ WTKK.


Greater Media’s 96.9FM TALK/WTKK Renews Imus Deal in Boston

Greater Media/Boston announced today it has renewed a three-year deal to carry Westwood One’s Imus in the Morning on 96.9 FM TALK (WTKK) in Boston. The agreement will run through May 2009.


Greater Media Family Remembers Julian Breen

Greater Media remembers former VP Julian Breen.


Monica Crowley to Guest Host Afternoon Drive on 96.9FM Talk WTKK

96.9FM TALK (WTKK) announces nationally renowned television commentator, author and journalist Monica Crowley as a special guest host from 3-7pm beginning on Tuesday, November 1st – Thursday, November 3rd, 2005.


Graham Featured as Guest Host on 96.9FM Talk WTKK in Boston

96.9 FM TALK, WTKK announces nationally renown talk show host, columnist and political consultant, Michael Graham as a special guest host from 3-7pm beginning on Monday, October 24th through October 28th, 2005.


96.9 FM TALK/WTKK Presents the FM TALK All-Stars:The Ultimate Town Hall Meeting in Boston

96.9 FM TALK (WTKK-FM) makes radio history by hosting the first ever FM TALK All-Stars. The Ultimate Town Hall Meeting takes place Saturday, November 5th, from 7pm – 9pm, at the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, located 415 Summer Street in South Boston.


Greater Media Market Managers Named Among “Best Managers in Radio”

Greater Media Market Managers will all be featured in an upcoming issue of Radio Ink Magazine saluting “The Best Managers in Radio.”


Tollefson Added to Sports Radio 950 WPEN On-Air Roster in Philly.

Greater Media is announcing that Don Tollefson has been added to the Sports Radio 950 WPEN on-air talent roster in Philadelphia.


Greater Media President & CEO Featured at FORECAST 2006

President & CEO Peter Smyth will be among the industry’s top radio group heads who will be participating at FORECAST 2006.


Sports Talk 950 WPEN to offer the ultimate sports job: Be a part of The 700 Level Sports Fanatics!

Sports Talk 950 WPEN is looking for the most passionate Philly sports fan to be a part of its new show, The 700 Level Sports Fanatics! The show will air from 7pm-10pm Monday - Friday.


Sports Talk 950 Officially Kicks off in Philadelphia

Sports Talk 950 WPEN, Greater Media's new interview-based, sports/talk oriented format, officially launched today in Philadelphia.


Greater Media's Sports Talk 950 Adds Comedian Joe Conklin To its Philly-Based Team

Greater Media, Inc. is announcing Comedian Joe Conklin has been added to the new Sports Talk 950 on-air roster beginning October 3rd when the station changes to sports/talk.


Michigan Governor Pays Tribute to Greater Media During Official Dedication of Peter A. Bordes Broadcast Center

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm praised Michigan’s “spirit of community” as she spoke during the official dedication of the Peter A. Bordes Broadcast Center on Thursday, July 15th, 2005 at Greater Media Detroit’s new state of the art digital broadcast facility.


Greater Media’s New Sports Talk 950 Teams Up With The Troy Aikman Show

Greater Media, Inc. is announcing Former NFL Quarterback Troy Aikman will be on the new Sports Talk 950 beginning the first week in October when the station changes to sports/talk.


GREATER MEDIA’S SPORTS TALK 950 ANNOUNCES NEW POWER AT NIGHT

Greater Media, Inc. has announced WPEN has begun broadcasting from its new nighttime transmitter site in East Norriton, PA.


Greater Media Stations Participate in NAB “BroadcastUnity for Katrina Relief” Fundraising Effort

Greater Media, Inc.’s 19 radio properties, based in the Boston, Detroit, New Jersey & Philadelphia radio markets, participated in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) “BroadcastUnity for Katrina Relief” Fundraising Effort on September 9th, 2005.


Greater Media’s Smyth Featured on Radio CEO Panel During Advertising Week in New York City

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth will be featured among Chief Executive Officers from radio's top groups on a special panel entitled “The Future of Radio is Now,” during Advertising Week in New York City.


Greater Media Announces All Sports Station to Kick Off in Philadelphia

Greater Media Philadelphia is excited to announce the New Sports Talk 950 on WPEN. Sports Talk 950 will begin their season officially October 3, 2005.


Greater Media Showcases HD Radio in Detroit

Greater Media Detroit hosted an HD/multicasting demonstration on Monday for local and national media in an effort to showcase the latest HD radio technology soon to be available in the Detroit market place.


BEN-FM Named Philly's Best New Radio Station

Greater Media's BEN-FM Named Philly's Best New Radio Station.


Greater Media Detroit Radio Begins Broadcasting in HD Radio . Launches Three All-New Multicast Radio Stations

Greater Media, Inc. announces its three Detroit radio stations are officially broadcasting in High Definition (HD) digital radio and have launched companion independent multicasting channels for WRIF 101.1FM, 94.7 FM WCSX and WMGC 105.1FM.


Greater Media’s Legendary WMMR-FM Grabs Two Marconi Award Nominations

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce WMMR-FM in Philadelphia has been nominated as a finalist in the “Legendary Station of the Year” and “Rock Station of the Year” categories in conjunction with the 2005 Marconi Awards.


Greater Media President & CEO Featured at 2005 NAB Radio Show

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth will be featured among several broadcast group executives on a panel entitled "Operating & Acquisitions Strategy" at the 2005 NAB Radio Show.


Greater Media President/CEO Ranked #13 among the Top 40 Most Powerful People in Radio

Peter Smyth, Greater Media President & CEO of Greater Media, Inc, has been ranked #13 on the list of the “40 Most Powerful People” in Radio for 2005.


Greater Media’s WRIF Grabs Top Honors At R &R Convention

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce WRIF-FM received top honors at the 2005 Radio & Records Awards in Cleveland, Ohio.


Greater Media CEO Addresses Key Topics at 10th Annual Jacobs Media Summit X

Greater Media, Inc. President & CEO Peter Smyth challenged a packed room of attendees at the 10th Annual Jacobs Media Summit to “be proud that you are part of terrestrial radio” and to “be bold.”


Greater Media President/CEO Named Among Top 40 Most Powerful People in Radio

Greater Media President/CEO Named Among Top 40 Most Powerful People in Radio.


Smyth Featured on Executive Super Session at the 30th Annual Conclave

Greater Media President & CEO Peter Smyth will be among the nation’s top CEO’s featured during the 30th Annual Conclave Learning Conference Super Session entitled “Hard Core Realities for the Future”.


Greater Media President to Speak at 10th Annual Jacobs Media Summit

Greater Media President to Speak at 10th Annual Jacobs Media Summit at R& R Convention in Cleveland.


Greater Media Nominated for Nine R & R Awards

May 2, 2005: Boston, MA: Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce the company’s Detroit, Philadelphia and Boston-based radio properties have received a total of nine nominations in conjunction with the upcoming 2005 Radio & Records Awards.


Greater Media’s Matt Mills Elected to NAB Board

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce Matt Mills, Vice President & General Manager of the company’s Boston-based radio properties, has been elected to serve as a board member of the 2005 National Association of Broadcasters.


Greater Media, Inc. announces Dan Henrickson selected station manager.

Greater Media, Inc. announced that Dan Henrickson has been named station manager of WMGQ-FM & WCTC in New Brunswick, New Jersey.


Rick Feinblatt Named to AP Broadcast Board

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce Rick Feinblatt, Senior Vice President, has been named to serve on the Associated Press Broadcast Advisory Board. The announcement came during the organization’s annual spring meeting in Chicago. As a member, Feinblatt will serve on the radio division board, consisting of ten radio industry leaders from across the country.


”Philadelphia Freedom” Kicks Off the New 95.7 BEN-FM

Greater Media Philadelphia, a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of the new 95.7 BEN-FM. The new format and call letters will take the place of WMWX, Greater Media’s former Adult contemporary station in the market.


Milford Smith Wins Engineering Honor

March 9, 2005: Boston, MA: Milford Smith, Vice President of Engineering of Greater Media, Inc. has been chosen to receive the prestigious Radio Engineering Achievement Award from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).


Greater Media Newspapers Purchases Latinos Unidos

2/4/05 Freehold, New Jersey: Greater Media Newspapers, Inc., is pleased to announce the recent purchase of Latinos Unidos, a 25,000 circulation, monthly Spanish language newspaper serving Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.


Boston Chapter Honors Peter Smyth

The Boston/New England chapter of American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) will host the Third Chapter in its signature series, "The Story Behind Their Success" on Thursday, April 7, 2005. The luncheon will include lively discussion featuring Peter Smyth, President and CEO of Greater Media Inc. .


Peter Smyth named “Broadcaster of the Year” at the 2005 “Radio Wayne” Awards

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce President & Chief Executive Officer Peter Smyth has been selected as the 2005 “Radio Wayne” Awards “Broadcaster of the Year.”


Greater Media, Inc. Announces its New Digital Music Stores are Open for Business

Greater Media, Inc. is pleased to announce the unveiling of its brand new online digital music stores on several of its stations’ websites in the Boston and Philadelphia markets!


Heidi Raphael Appointed Director of Corporate Communication for Greater Media, Inc.

Peter Smyth, President and CEO of Greater Media, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ms. Heidi Raphael as Director of Corporate Communications for Greater Media, Inc.


Greater Media, Inc. Managers Selected as Radio Wayne Award Finalists

Four outstanding managers chosen as finalists for the 2005 Radio Wayne Awards.


Peter Smyth Appointed Vice-Chairman of RAB Board of Directors

Greater Media, Inc. CEO Peter Smyth has been elected as Vice-Chairman of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) Board of Directors. He has actively served on the RAB board for the past five years. He will begin his newly elected duties on January 1st, 2005.


Greater Media, Inc. Commits All Stations to be On-Air in HD Radio™ by Year-End 2005

Greater Media, Inc., the Boston-based radio broadcaster, will continue in 2005 to make its commitment to HD Radio™ a reality in all of its 19 stations.


MAGIC 105.1FM SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER THROUGHOUT THE SEASON

Jim Harper and the Magic Morning Show began their extensive holiday campaign by joining forces with the U.S Marine Corp Reserves annual Toys for Tots effort to collect new, unwrapped toys for children through the Metro Detroit area.


105.7 WROR’S BRAS FOR A CAUSE

105.7 WROR’S BRAS FOR A CAUSE, an evening of fun and fashion to
benefit The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, Young Survival Coalition, and Hurricane Voices


105.7 WROR HOSTS AN EVENING WITH CURT SCHILLING!

raise money and awareness for Curt's Pitch for ALS




September 17th 2004 - Greater Media, Inc. announces the launch of its official corporate website at www.greatermedia.com

“We have been working on this project for a long time, and I am very pleased with the results. The new website provides our customers with key information about the quality products and services our company has to offer,” said Greater Media President and CEO Peter Smyth.

The website includes a description of and link to each of Greater Media’s 19 AM and FM radio stations, located in Boston, Detroit, New Jersey and Philadelphia, as well as information and links for Greater Media Newspapers, which publishes 12 weekly community newspapers and operates a commercial printing press in Central New Jersey. In addition, the website offers a history of Greater Media’s growth and success, and information about the corporate executive team. Greater Media invites all of its listeners, readers, advertisers, and other interested members of the community to visit the website and learn more about our business and our operating philosophy.