‘Bob & Tom Show’ reaches ratings crossroads
In the wake of two key departures in January, advertisers and radio stations nationwide are keeping a close watch on the ratings of “The Bob & Tom Show,”.
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‘No replacing Amos Brown’ says new host of WTLC afternoon show
The Rev. Michael K. Jones from Progressive Baptist Church will take over the show long hosted by the late Amos Brown, starting Monday.
Emmis settles lawsuit with radio personality ‘Big Boy’
Indianapolis-based media company Emmis Communications Corp. has settled a breach-of-contract lawsuit it filed in February against popular Los Angeles radio personality Kurt Alexander, better known as “Big Boy.”
Sexual discrimination lawsuit against WTLC owner thrown out
Former WTLC-FM personality Kelly Vaughn argued that while she was fired for participating in a TV show that the station saw as a conflict of interest, male employee Amos Brown was not.
‘Bob & Tom’ sidekick Kristi Lee leaves show after 27 years
Kristi Lee, 55, news director on “The Bob & Tom Show,” said she has “decided to pursue new opportunities.” Her last day on the popular radio program was Dec. 17.
Longtime Indianapolis broadcaster Amos Brown dies
The death of Brown, 64, also an activist who specialized in reports advocating for minority communities and on behalf of public education, came as a shock to his listeners and to the Indianapolis media and political community.
Bob of ‘Bob & Tom’ fame announces retirement
Bob Kevoian, part of the enormously popular "The Bob & Tom Show" on WFBQ-FM 94.7 since 1983, announced his retirement Thursday night.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ duo headed for Radio Hall of Fame
Despite playing to an aging demographic on a classic rock station, “The Bob & Tom Show” continues to be one of the top-rated morning radio programs in the Indianapolis market 32 years after its debut.
Limbaugh show lands at new iHeartMedia station
The Rush Limbaugh Show—set to be dropped by WIBC-FM 93.1 next month—will continue to be heard on Indianapolis radio airwaves without interruption after being picked up by iHeartMedia Inc.
Radio pioneer Shirk signs off after 4 decades in Indy market
Bill Shirk, whose real name is William Shirk Poorman, was a top-notch self-promoter, and his numerous local radio stations benefited from his wacky brand of fame.
Format switch to old school hip-hop rockets radio station to top of charts
Indianapolis radio station WRWM-FM 93.9 rocketed from the 15th-most-listened-to station in central Indiana in December to No. 1 in January—its first full month playing old school hip-hop.
WIBC taking big risk by weaving news with opinions
The decision earlier this month by WIBC-FM 93.1 to part ways with longtime newsman and host Steve Simpson has many radio listeners and advertisers wondering if straight-up news radio is dead.
Radio personality Vaughn files suit against WTLC parent
Kelly Vaughn alleges in a federal discrimination lawsuit that Radio One showed preferential treatment to male co-worker Amos Brown by firing her but retaining him after they worked on an outside project.
Indy hip-hop station dethrones country crooners in radio ratings
WHHH-FM rises to the top of the dial with some recent fine-tuning, and as the top two country stations in the market duke it out for listeners.
Podcasting allows DJs to carry on, without a radio station
Longtime disc jockeys Jason Hammer and Nigel Laskowski are free from the corporate overlords of modern radio, these days operating their own podcast after having lost their full-time on-air gigs.
Radio station adds Dennis Miller in conservative-talk battle
Freedom 95 has picked up comedian and commentator Dennis Miller as it tries to gain market share among conservative talk fans. But they’ll have to stay up late to hear him.
Radio One alleges ex-WTLC DJ violated ‘payola’ policy
“Khris Raye” filed suit for breach of contract and back pay after being fired, and Radio One responded that the former disc jockey violated the station’s policy for altering its playlist.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ switching syndicators
The move has local radio executives wondering if the comedy show might move up the Indianapolis FM dial as well. Meanwhile, conservative commentator Abdul will switch to weekday evenings on WIBC.
‘Sound Medicine’ earning its chops in radio markets across country
Public broadcasting station WFYI-FM 90.1 aims to expand distribution of its locally produced “Sound Medicine” show to include at least 30 radio stations in large- and medium-sized markets in the next two years.
WIBC-FM fills vacant drive-time slot
Conservative duo “Chicks on the Right” set to fill slot vacated by Ed Wenck in March at city’s top talk station.