What's New?
January 23, 2012
Regional Reps Welcomes Adventure Radio, Bluefield WV
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for the eight station cluster, listed below. In announcing the partnership, Vice President and Market Manager Danny Clemons said, “Really and truly what it boils down to is the relationships I’ve had with the folks at Regional Reps over the years. I know they are working on my behalf to ensure we have a successful and rewarding partnership.”
Shayna Sharpe, Manger of Business Development for Regional Reps Corp. added, “This is the definition of partnership. We have worked with Danny and his stations for years, and signing an exclusive agreement just cements that. The stations dominate their market, and they are committed to their market and committed to great broadcasters.”
Station list:
WHAJ-FM Hot AC
WHIS-AM Talk
WHKX-FM Country
WHQX-FM Country
WKEZ-AM Sports
WKOY-FM Classic Rock
WKQY-FM Classic Rock
WTZE-AM Talk
January 12, 2012
Arjuna Broadcasting, Utica NY, Joins the Regional Reps Family
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for Arjuna Broadcasting’s WXUR-FM (Rock) & WNRS-AM (sports). In announcing the partnership, Arjuna’s Jack Moran said, “We were looking for a rep firm that would pay attention to a station located in a small market. We wanted a group of sales reps - to work with us, where the station was not just a call letter on a list. From the first conversation with Doug and Kirk, I got the feeling that they wanted to see us succeed. We’re looking forward to a long and profitable relationship.”
Shayna Sharpe, Manger of Business Development for Regional Reps Corp. added, “With Arjuna’s commitment to their community and local broadcasting, they will fit right into the Regional Reps family. We can’t wait to start the success train rolling!”
The Regional Reps Corporate Offices are Moving!
As of 12-1-2011, our new address will be:
Regional Reps Corp.
6505 Rockside Road
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44131
Phone (216-781-0035) and fax (216-781-7508) will not change
September 23rd, 2011
Regional Reps Welcomes Sovereign Communications
Regional Reps has signed an exclusive representation agreement with Sovereign Communications.
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for all 15 stations in various northern Michigan markets (listed below). In announcing the partnership, President/CEO Bill Gleich said, "at Sovereign Communications we’re truly excited about our new relationship with Regional Reps. Their experience in our market sizes and the personal commitment from each member of their team makes Regional Reps a great fit for our independently owned, fifteen station radio group. We’re really looking forward to a successful partnership!"
Shayna Sharpe, Manger of Business Development for Regional Reps Corp. added, “We are so excited about this partnership, and bringing Sovereign Communications into the Regional Reps family! The folks at Sovereign Communications are local broadcasters, involved in their communities, and have a solid track record of success for their clients. We can’t wait to sell together and grow together. This is just the beginning of a long and rewarding partnership.”
Station list:
Station Format Market
WIMK-FM 93.1 Rock Escanaba / Iron Mountain MI
WZNL-FM 94.3 Adult Contemporary Iron Mountain MI
WMIQ-AM 1450 News/Talk Iron Mountain MI
WIAN-AM 1240 News/Talk Marquette MI
WJPD-FM 92.3 Country Marquette MI
WDMJ-AM 1320 News/Talk Marquette MI
WUPK-FM 94.1 Rock Marquette MI
WNGE-FM 99.5 Oldies Marquette MI
WNBY-AM 1450 Classic Country Newberry MI
WNBY-FM 93.9 Oldies Sault Ste. Marie / Newberry MI
WMKD-FM 105.5 Country Sault Ste. Marie MI
WKNW-AM 1400 Sports/Talk Sault Ste. Marie MI
WSOO-AM 1230 Sports/ AC Sault Ste. Marie MI
WSUE-FM 101.3 Rock Sault Ste. Marie MI
WYSS-FM 99.5 CHR Sault Ste. Marie MI
June 1st, 2011
Regional Reps partners with WWCD-FM in Columbus, OH
Regional Reps Corp. signs WWCD-FM, 102.5 The Alternative Station in market #36.
WWCD-FM recently increased their coverage area when they transitioned from the 101.1FM frequency to the 4x larger 102.5FM frequency. In announcing the partnership, General Sales Manager Leslie Edwards said, "We are thrilled to enter into a new relationship with Regional Reps. As an independently owned and operated station, we feel that the experience, history and personal touch that the team at Regional Reps offers is a great fit for our station and the story we have to tell. We are looking forward to a great partnership!"
Shayna Sharpe, Manger of Business Development for Regional Reps Corp. added, “It is so exciting to forge a relationship with a heritage station like WWCD-FM! Their energy, dedication and commitment to the community make them a great partner for us. WWCD-FM 102.5 gets it; they know their market and their audience, and know how to turn it into success for their clients. Their unique position in the market and dedicated listeners make a great story to tell national advertisers.”
April 25th, 2011
Regional Reps signs Charlottesville, VA station
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for WUVA-FM (Urban AC). In announcing the partnership, President Steven Sweet said, “We are very pleased to have hired Regional Reps as our new national and regional rep firm. Stuart Sharpe and his team have a tremendous reputation and we look forward to a long and successful relationship."
Stuart J. Sharpe, President of Regional Reps Corp. added, “My own passion for Radio was ignited at a student run Radio station (Ohio University's WOUB), so it's especially gratifying to join the outstanding WUVA team!. A unique blend of student energy and talent and guidance from a board composed of station alumni, many of whom now are successful broadcasters has led to a tradition of commercial success in the Charlottesville market. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship with President Steven Sweet and the talented WUVA staff.”
April 11th, 2011
Regional Reps adds Ottumwa-Kirksville IA stations to the roster!
Regional Reps has signed an exclusive representation agreement with KIRX Inc. in Ottumwa-Kirksville, IA.
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for KTUF-FM (Country), KIRX-AM (oldies) and KRXL-FM (Classic Rock). In announcing the partnership, KIRX-FM General Manager Steve Lloyd said, “Regional Reps has the knowledge of small market Radio that will be the key to a successful partnership!"
Stuart J. Sharpe, President of Regional Reps Corp. added, “Since 1947, KIRX has been the major source of news, information, local sports and community service for Kirksville, and northeast Missouri. Sister stations KRXL and KTUF, active in community affairs as well, deliver the best in rock and country music to the Kirksville market and beyond. We are delighted and honored to join Steve Lloyd's KIRX, Inc, team and represent their terrific stations to regional and national advertisers.”
