CAPE COD BROADCASTING WAKES UP THE CAPE WITH NEW MORNING SHOWS

AND RE-ENERGIZING FORMAT TWEAKS

McKenna reunites Karen Blake and Ralphie Marino on Two Formats

Hyannis, MA — February 3, 2014 – This morning kicked off an exciting new concept in Morning Radio.  “Get your iPads ready, your fingers poised on the radio dial, there are lots of details to disclose on a fun new concept for Cape morning radio,” said Cape Cod Broadcasting (CCB) General Manager Bev Tilden.

In summary, WQRC becomes 99-9 The Q the best Hot AC music but with a new morning show hosted by Karen Blake.  PD Jerry McKenna also wrangled Ralphie Marino to host Cape Country 104’s morning show too.  The former partners from STAR Boston morning show, playfully appeared on each other’s morning shows today.  In addition, Ocean 104.7, debuted with a cool singer/songwriter vibe (Custom Crafted for the Cape) based in the 70s/80s with similar contemporary artists sprinkled in.

When asked about Karen and Ralphie, McKenna said, “Ralphie and Karen are true professionals.  The each know how to create great morning radio.  Cape Cod is in for a treat!”

McKenna joined the station at the end of 2013 and has been architecting the format updates and new morning shows for months.  “Jerry has been working with our team to give the stations a fresh sound,” explained Tilden, “this includes adding some new music, production and features along with Karen, Ralphie and personalities that will keep our stations  modern, entertaining and with a real local element.”

Karen Blake has entertained listeners for decades in the Boston market and now she takes the reins of 99-9 The Q’s Morning Show.  Karen began her career at KISS 108 in Boston and made stops at WZOU, Star 93.7, Oldies 103 and she was nominated for Major Market Radio Personality of the Year while at ZOU.  Karen’ many years summering on Cape Cod will give her lots to relate to with The Q audience.

Ralphie Marino is a veteran morning host having entertained in New York Mornings at KTU, Boston afternoons at JAMN, Star and Manchester, NH markets.  Ralphie and Karen were the morning show at Star 93.7 when then PD McKenna put them together.  Ralph’s moved his family to the Cape and is already enthusiastic about the area.

They’ll be joined next week by Sean Doherty, Sean comes to CCB via KISS 108, JAMN 94.5 in Boston and Tucson Arizona.  A native New Englander, Sean will appear on both shows with his upbeat and fun entertainment reports and Cape Cod lifestyle observations.

99-9 The Q – Cape Cod’s Fresh Mix core artists include, Pink, The Fray, Justin Timberlake, One Republic, Bruno Mars and Katie Perry.   Pat Garret as production voice lends himself well to the new 99-9 The Q.

Ocean 104.7 Custom Crafted for the Cape counts James Taylor, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot, the Eagles, later Beatles and Dylan as the core artists with modern singer/songwriters like John Mayer, Sarah Barellis and Colbie Callait.  Ed McMann is the new station voice.

“The Cape is unique as a place to live and we wanted numerous ways to stay connected to the community.  One way is Cape Club Rewards,” said Tilden adding one more angle to the new CCB.  “The Cape Club is another way we’ll be in touch locally.  A new feature with numerous contests, prizes, events that will allow Cape Club members to not only win prizes, but hang out with the station and guide the music that is “Custom Crafted for the Cape.”  Tilden added, “With James Taylor and Carly Simon as members of the community, a vibrant local music scene and numerous other artists that love our shores, I’m pretty confident that Cape Codders will want to be heard when it comes to the music we play…especially on the new Ocean.”

Cape Cod Broadcasting is locally owned and operated.  CCB Media includes:  WQRC, 99-9 The Q, Cape Cod’s Fresh Mix; Ocean 104.7, Custom Crafted for the Cape; Cape Country 104, Today’s Country and the Legends; and WFCC, Cape Classical 107.5 are the radio stations along with CapeCod.com.

Cape Cod Broadcasting Honored With Statewide Awards

Hyannis, MA –Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) annual “Sound Bites” competition recognized Cape Cod Broadcasting (CCB) with numerous awards at its recent dinner and awards ceremony.  Awards were handed out to broadcast stations in eight categories for work in news, sports, advertising and public service on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at The Verve Crowne Plaza in Natick, MA.

Steve Marcus, Troy Smith and Jordan Walton. (MBA photo/Taylor Paige)

Cape Cod Broadcasting’s WQRC-FM was honored with a first place award in the Commercial Campaign category for its Griggs & Browne “Termites & Carpenter Ants” advertising campaign. The station and company were also honored for Best Public Service Campaign for the “Drug Take Back” campaign for the Falmouth Prevention Partnership. Additional recognition came in the form of a Merit Award in the Station Promotional Announcement category for WQRC’s “Best Buy” promo.  The campaigns were produced by the CCB production department including Steve Marcus Creative Director and Troy Smith Production Director.

“We are pleased and honored to be recognized by the MBA once again this year,” said Beverly Tilden, General Manager of CCB. “The Cape Cod Broadcasting team takes great pride both in our deep commitment to the Cape Cod community and in generating creative memorable messages that generate effective marketing campaigns for our clients and partners.”

Cape Cod Broadcasting owns and operates WQRC 99.9 FM, WOCN 104.7 FM, WKPE 103.9 FM, WFCC 107.5 FM, CapeCod.Com and The World Classical Network.

JERRY MCKENNA JOINS CAPE COD BROADCASTING AS DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING FOR 4 RADIO STATION CLUSTER!

Hyannis, Oct. 30, 2013 – Veteran Programmer Jerry McKenna joins Cape Cod Broadcasting (CCB) as Program Director of the Company’s four stations — 99.9 WQRC, Ocean 104.7, Cape Country 104 and Classical 107.5 WFCC. McKenna, who will join the company November 25, has more than 25 years experience in programming and record label promotion. Most recently McKenna served as Operation’s Manager and regional Program Director of the Worcester and Springfield MA Cumulus clusters.  The move reunites McKenna with CCB General Manager Beverly Tilden; they worked together twice previously at KISS 108 in Boston and at Entercom’s Star 93.7 in Boston.

“Jerry is well known in the broadcast industry for his success in programming many different formats and most importantly in building and coaching successful programming teams.” stated Tilden.  “Jerry’s strategic, creative and most of all, he creates an atmosphere of fun that really inspires his teams to want to win.  His experience in connecting with the community and developing brands is the perfect fit for our ongoing focus of creating effective marketing connections between our listeners and our advertisers.”

McKenna successfully brought the Cumulus Worcester cluster to market dominance.  At CBS Boston, he programmed MIX98.5 and assembled their very successful afternoon show.  Star 93.7 was another benefactor of Jerry’s ability to build brands and coach teams to create successful morning shows.  McKenna brings a deep knowledge of the record industry having also spent years in New York as Director of Crossover Promotion for both RCA Records and Columbia Records.  As Director of Charts at Billboard, he wrote the Hot 100 column and also managed the Monitor Hot 100 charts. McKenna’s first PD gig was at Hot 106, Providence. He was also APD at WZOU and began his career at KISS 108 as Music Director, both in Boston.

McKenna, a native of East Boston, has enjoyed Cape Cod for years on his vacations.  He is a graduate of Boston University.

“I am extremely excited about this opportunity…This will be my third go round with Bev Tilden…She is a marketing visionary….who thinks big!” said McKenna.  “We’re both excited to work with the CCB team to continue the development and growth of these four, powerhouse, Cape radio brands…and just think, this summer I will no longer have to fight Cape traffic…I will already be there!”

Cape Cod Broadcasting owns and operates WQRC 99.9 FM (Hot AC), WKPE 103.9 FM (Country), WFCC 107.5 FM (Classical), WOCN 104.7 FM (AC), CapeCod.Com and The World Classical Network.

Hyannis, Oct. 1, 2013 – Veteran Boston broadcaster Beverly Tilden has joined Cape Cod Broadcasting (CCB) as General Manager of the Company’s four stations — 99.9 WQRC, Ocean 104.7, Cape Country 104 and Classical 107.5 WFCC – as well as CapeCod.com.  Ms. Tilden, whose appointment is effective immediately, has more than 25 years experience marketing Boston’s top-rated radio stations KISS 108 and Sports Radio WEEI. She also worked as a corporate marketing executive at AM/FM Radio, the predecessor to Clear Channel.

“Bev is well known in the broadcast industry for her success in building brands and managing teams to both programming and sales success,” stated Gregory Bone, CCB Managing Partner.  “Bev shares the CCB vision for creating a media company that connects with Cape Codders and provides access to our local community for our clients.  Her experience in developing new marketing programs and client-services will be invaluable to us and our advertisers.”

While at KISS 108, Tilden headed up marketing strategies that fueled the KISS Concert into the iconic music festival that sold out without any on-air promotion. She was on the team behind ‘EEI’s Jimmy Fund Radiothon which raised $1 million in its inaugural year and continues to add to that total every year.

Tilden, a Falmouth resident and UMASS Amherst graduate, developed the marketing effort for numerous radio brand launches at AMFM including the “Worst to First” start of WKTU in New York.  She was also Vice President of Marketing at Mass2One Media, one company that pioneered radio with digital audience and advertiser engagement.

“Greg Bone and his team have a great group of stations and websites,” declared Tilden, who was twice named to Radio Ink magazine’s 20 Most Influential Women in Radio.  “I look forward to working with CCB to continue their success as well as lead them to some new frontiers in digital media, especially with our website CapeCod.com.

“That being said, I want to lead radio back to what made it great years ago – live, local, community-focused radio and with the digital assets to enhance our effectiveness,” she stressed emphatically.  “Our Cape Cod listeners deserve nothing less.”

Cape Cod Broadcasting owns and operates WQRC 99.9 FM, WKPE 103.9 FM, WFCC 107.5 FM, WOCN 104.7 FM, CapeCod.Com and The World Classical Network.