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J.D. Freeman

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    Mixin' It Up at The Mix? Station's New Morning Man Will Broadcast From Los Angeles.

    ​KDMX-FM (102.9, The Mix) hasn't been on my radar since ... well ... um, ever? Till about 24 minutes ago I didn't even know its format. Oh, I see: "Variety From The 90's 'Til Now," meaning Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Snow Patrol, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Colbie Caillat ... and The Verve and Shawn Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    Clear Channel Makes It Official: Russ Martin to Return to The Eagle on July 12

    Mark Graham​'Bout one month ago today, over on Sportatorium, Richie called it: Russ Martin would be taking over as morning-show host on KEGL-FM (97.1) some time this month. J.D. Freeman, Clear Channel's market manager, just made it official: The one-time Observer cover boy begins July 12 at 6 a.m. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    Before He Even Started, Clear Channel Fires Jack E. Jett, Who's Ready to Fire Back

    Brandon ThibodeauxJack E. Jett​When J.D. Freeman called with the news about Lex & Terry, he dropped this bomb: Jack E. Jett will not be allowed on CNN 1190 beginning Monday, which we had announced yesterday. The reason, according to Freeman: something Jack said in the item posted Tuesday eveni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2009

    KZPS's Bo Roberts Had a Heart Attack Tuesday, Will Have Surgery Friday Morning

    Courtesy KZPS-FM (92.5, Lone Star Radio)Bo RobertsJ.D. Freeman, Clear Channel's Dallas market manager, just called with the bad news: Bo Roberts, co-host of the Bo & Jim Mornings show on Lone Star 92.5 and a local radio fixture dating back to his days on Q102 beginning in 1982, suffered a heart ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2009

    Among Those Laid Off By Clear Channel Are Three Familiar Local On-Air Talents

    Courtesy George Gimarc/94.5 ReunionVery Edge-y: The Edge's Josh Venable with U2's The EdgeBack in January, Clear Channel laid off 1,800 employees, several of whom were good Friends of Unfair Park and most of whom worked in ad sales. Today comes news that the San Antonio-based conglomerate has laid o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Wee, Ryan Seacrest is Coming to Town. Well, to Mix 102.9's Afternoon Drive Slot, Anyway.

    A man of his word, Clear Channel's Dallas market manager J.D. Freeman did in fact call back with some news concerning programming changes at the San Antonio-based conglomerate's Dallas properties. As mentioned earlier, two KDMX-FM (Mix 102.9) on-air personalities were part of the mass layoffs today: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    Radio Nowhere: Reports Say Clear Channel Due for "Massive Restructuring"

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2008

    A Year After Its Splashy Debut, More Changes at Troubled Lone Star Radio

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2008

    Lone Star Radio Trims Its Redbeard

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2008

    Josh Venable to Rock L.A. Hard.

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 3, 2008

    What's Left of the Dial

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2007

    Lone Star Radio: Playing More Ads and Less Music. That Worked Out Well.

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2007

    The Eagle Has Landed. Again.

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2007

    At Midnight, Clear Channel's Out of the Spanish-Language Radio Biz in Dallas

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2007

    Clearing the Air: Clear Channel's Dallas Boss Dials Up KZPS, KDGE Issues

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • News

    April 26, 2007

    Down to Earth

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2007

    The Beard is Back!

    The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post are reporting today that as early as next week, Clear Channel Communications will "begin implementing a massive restructuring plan that seeks to cut $400 million in costs at the company." Both stories say the layoffs are to begin on Tuesday; says The Pos ... More >>

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