BREAKING: Kim Carson 'Released' From US101

Kim Carson has been laid off from Clear Channel. The voice-tracked Madison (from WDXB Birmingham, AL) is moving to middays and local jock Brian Stewart is moving to nights.

98.1 The Legend Flips To 98.1LND

The second year that 98.1 The Legend went all Christmas was the killer.

The Legend was orginally launched as a way to keep 107.9 The Duke from cutting into US101’s ratings too much. As it turned out The Legend was a ratings success but not a money making success and it pulled ratings from the mothership of US101 just a little too much for Clear Channel to let it live. Because of this they have moved The Legend to the HD2 side channel of WUSY 100.7FM as US101 HD2 The Legend.

At 12:00 AM this morning Clear Channel launched a 90’s/80’s/00's station 98.1LND “Your Life, Your Music”. It is a 90s pop/rock based station with some 80s and 2000's mixed in. If you remember a few years ago Clear Channel had the 80s channel on 97.3/99.3 as The Max. We’ll see if this station can last any longer.

98.1LND has the same slogan as Clear Channel's 'Pride Radio' but so far I haven't noticed any similarities between the two playlists. So no, listening to this station will not turn you gay.

You can visit the website to listen online at www.981lnd.com

Merry Christmas From The Chattanooga Media Blog

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

(Isaiah 9:6)

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE CHATTANOOGA MEDIA BLOG!

Question Of The Week: WDOD vs. WKXJ

In last week's Question of the Week we asked which Chattanooga country station you spent the most time listening to and 107.9 The Duke wins in a landslide. The full results are:

107.9 The Duke - 75%

US101 - 13%

98.1 The Legend - 12%

In this weeks question we take on the CHR wars. We have 103.7 Kiss FM that burst onto the scene about three months ago taking on 96.5 The Mountain that has been around since early 2008. Which one will be on top one year from now? Thats what you get to decide. Vote in the poll and then come back here to discuss.

Click here to vote in this week's Question Of The Week.

Do you have an idea for a question of the week? Something you want to know? Email us at: chattanoogamediablog@gmail.com

103.7 KISS FM Adds Jocks

It looks like 103.7 KISS FM has finally added some jocks to the jukebox that has been playing there since its launch on September 4th.

There are two jocks listed so far:

Brotha' Fred - Noon till 5pm (VT'ed from CHR/Rhy WIBT 96.1 The Beat)

Mack @ Night - 5pm till 10pm?? (VT'ed from CHR/Pop WHYI Y100 Miami)

This still leaves a slot open for a morning show. Could we see Elvis Duran & The 103.7 Kiss FM Morning Show soon? Who do you think will be the morning show? Could it be local?

Jared Stehney Named GM Of Clear Channel Chattanooga

From Radio-Online.com:

Jared Stehney is appointed VP/Market Manager for Clear Channel's three-station group in Chattanooga, effective immediately. Stehney makes the move from his previous post as Market Manager from Clear Channel's co-owned seven-station group in Augusta, GA. Stehney formerly served as National Sales Manager for Premiere Radio as well as for Clear Channel/Nashville.

Clear Channel Senior VP Dave Crowl said, "I am very pleased Jared is coming to Chattanooga to lead our stations and employee team. The results he achieved while managing our Augusta stations were exceptional despite a very challenging environment. We are confident that his leadership and enthusiasm will provide some exciting months ahead for Chattanooga."

Making Moves: Chattanooga TV Changes

At WTVC News Channel 9...

Kim Fields has left her position as the 5 and 5:30pm anchor for a job as the weekend anchor at KTVB in Boise, Idaho. She made the move to be closer to family. Latricia Thomas, who was the anchor of WTVC produced Fox61 First At Ten has taken Kim's spot.

Because of Latricia's promotion they have hired a new anchor for FOX61. Carly Morgan will arrive in January to take her spot. She is currently the weekend evening anchor at WMAZ in Macon, GA.

News Channel 9 morning reporter Derek Dellinger has also left for WBBH in Fort Myers, FL.

At WRCB Channel 3...

Reporter Rachel Withers has left the station for a PR position at Hospice Of Chattanooga.

107.9 The Duke Named The Official Country Station For Riverbend 2010

WOGT/Chattanooga 107.9 The Duke has been named the official country station for Riverbend 2010. This marks the second year that 107.9 The Duke has held the title.

No artists have been announced yet but they are soon to come.

Question Of The Week: Chattanooga's Radio Country Wars

Starting this week the Chattanooga Media Blog is going to have a question of the week. Come back every week for another question!

This week our question of the week asks the question about you country radio listening habits. Which of the three do you listen to the most?

Click Here to take survey