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RENDA BROADCASTING IS MOVIN UP: LAUNCHES NEW RADIO STATION IN JACKSONVILLE:
MOViN 100.7 FM (WMUV-FM) - "Music That Makes You Feel Good!"

JACKSONVILLE, FL. (October 20, 2006) - At 1:00pm today, Renda Broadcasting launched a new radio station in Jacksonville, MOViN 100.7 FM (WMUV-FM), replacing their Oldies station WKQL-FM.

"We are very excited about this new direction for 100.7 FM", said Gary Spurgeon, General Manager of Renda Broadcasting of Jacksonville. "The new MOViN 100.7 FM, will bring a fresh and FUN sound to the radio in Jacksonville. When the music makes you Feel Good, you Feel Good, that's the basics behind the new MOViN 100.7".

The station (MOViN 100.7) and format will focus on adults, primarily females, ages 18 to 49, who are dynamic, love to shop, dine, make decisions, entertain, travel, and have an active lifestyle.

The philosophy behind MOViN 1007 FM is simple, Life should be FUN, and so should your music. The station will play music from artists like, Prince, Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, Outkast, Madonna, Marky Mark, En Vogue, The Black Eyed Peas and Janet Jackson to name just a few. "Its music that's upbeat and just FUN to listen too . . . MOViN 100.7 FM.

"The addition of MOViN 100.7 to Renda Broadcasting of Jacksonville, will only compliment the group cluster, which include WEJZ-FM 96.1 (Lite 96.1), WGNE-FM 99.9 (Gator Country), in Jacksonville and WSOS-FM (Sunny) 94.1 in St. Augustine, FL", said Spurgeon.

You can listen to MOViN 100.7 "LIVE" at 100.7 FM and on the web at www.movin1007fm.com.

About Renda Broadcasting
Renda Broadcasting Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, owns and operates 25 radio stations in seven US cities. Every day, Renda Broadcasting delivers entertainment and information to over 2 million listeners. For more information visit the company’s website at http://www.rendabroadcasting.com.

About RBC-Jacksonville
RBC-Jacksonville entertains and informs over 250,000 listeners every day and includes radio stations 96.1 Lite WEJZ, 99.9 Gator Country WGNE, MOViN 100.7 WMUV, and 94.1 Sunny WSOS.

Mark Bertig named Vice President of Renda Radio Inc

PITTSBURGH, PA – August 8, 2006 Renda Broadcasting Corporation today announced the promotion of Mark Bertig to Vice President of the 8-station cluster Renda Radio Inc and its affiliate, The St. Pier Group, LLC.

“Mark is an outstanding manager. In addition to his leadership skills, he has earned a solid reputation for honesty, integrity, and high ethical standards,” commented RBC President Tony Renda. “Mark is one of the key drivers behind our growing success in Western Pennsylvania.”

Bertig entered the radio business in 1983 and joined Renda Broadcasting in 2002 with the acquisition of WCCS in Indiana, PA. Throughout his career, he has held various positions in sales, sales management, station management, and general management.

Mark Bertig noted, “I’m excited about this new opportunity although I have to add that this move is not really about me; it highlights the hard work and dedication of 3 great teams here in these 3 markets.”

Bertig has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters three years running for his work on both public service and charitable campaigns. A large presence in the community, Bertig contributes his time and expertise toward helping the local school district, the hospital, and various sports programs.

This appointment is effective immediately.

About Renda Radio Inc and The St. Pier Group, LLC
Renda Radio and The St. Pier Group comprise 8 radio stations that serve a 6 county area of Western Pennsylvania. The cluster entertains and informs over 250,000 listeners every day and includes radio stations in Greensburg, Indiana, and Punxsutawney, PA.

WISH 99.7 Honored with National Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Award for Promotion of Local Pasta Event

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America has honored WISH 99.7 with the Wallace B. Dunlap Radio Award for its outstanding on-air and creative support of The Western Pennsylvania chapter’s annual “A Taste of Pittsburgh’s Pasta” event.

“Our Society honors only a handful of radio stations across the United States each year,” states LLS Campaign Director, Maureen Durkin. “WISH has done an outstanding job for The Society since it became our media partner in 2003. A Taste of Pittsburgh’s Pasta has raised over $250,000 since its inception fourteen years ago, so it’s a critical, visible event for our Western Pennsylvania chapter. WISH pre-promotes the event and morning drive anchors Ron Antill and Sara Lockard keep the crowd of several thousand entertained at the pasta luncheon. We credit much of ‘Pasta’s’ recent success to WISH’s involvement.”

Said WISH Vice President and General Manager, Tony Renda, Jr., “We’re not in it for the awards, but it’s very heartening when our community involvement is recognized. This is a team effort by all at our station.”

The award was named after Wallace Dunlap, a broadcast veteran and past chairman of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Board of Directors.

The 14th Annual “A Taste of Pittsburgh’s Pasta” will be held Thursday, June 22, from 11 AM-1:30 PM on the plaza at US Steel Tower, downtown Pittsburgh. A ticket entitles a diner to four selections of pasta from the restaurants of their choice, a Pepsi beverage and dessert created by the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute.

The 2006 “A Taste of Pittsburgh’s Pasta” is presented by Heinz and Winthrop Management LLP. Participating restaurants include Bahama Breeze, Bigelow Grille, Bravo Italian Kitchen, Café Euro, The Church Brew Works, Dave and Busters, Grecian Isles, Jimmy G’s, Johnny Carino’s Country Italian, La Tavola Italiana, Spaghetti Warehouse and Stone Mansion.

Contributors include Crest White Strips, Pepsi, CB Richard Ellis, Paper Products Company, Inc., Mastro Ice and Turner Dairy.

Tickets are $8 per person in advance or $7 for a purchase of 15 tickets or more. On June 22, tickets are $9 per person. To obtain tickets or for more information, call 412-395-2875 or email durkinm@lls.org.

Renda Broadcasting introduces new female morning show co-host on Jacksonville’s top rated Adult Contemporary radio station, Lite 96.1 – WEJZ-FM

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – May 12, 2006 — Renda Broadcasting of Jacksonville’s WEJZ-FM, Lite 96.1 today announced the signing of veteran radio personality Valerie Segraves as new female morning show co-host joining Arthur Crofton.

Segraves, a North Carolina native, comes to WEJZ-FM with tremendous radio and television experience. She’s worked for WABC, WHTZ, and WINS in New York City. She was also the first televised traffic reporter in the country when she handled traffic duties at WWOR-TV in New York City. Most recently she was a broadcast Meteorologist with the Weather Channel.

“It took a long time to get to Jacksonville,” Segraves said. “I always wanted to live here on the First Coast and now to live here and work with Arthur and Lite 96.1, it’s as good as it gets,” Segraves added.

Her voice may sound familiar and her name likewise to comic book fans. Segraves is the voice on Comcast Channel 30. She is also featured in the 50th Anniversary of Superman Comics. “I was the helicopter reporter who was saved from the grips of evil doers by Superman,” Segraves laughs.

Segraves joins The Morning Show with Arthur Crofton, who has served as the morning show host with WEJZ-FM for the past 16 years. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with Valerie,” Crofton said. “Her years of experience, her travels, and her slice of life will be a great addition to the show.”

“We are extremely fortunate to have a talent of Valerie’s caliber on Lite 96.1”, said Ed Fairbanks, Program Director of WEJZ-FM.

The Morning Show with Arthur and Valerie debuts on Lite 96.1 WEJZ-FM Monday morning, May 15th at 5:30.

WEJZ is ranked #2 in Women 25-54 and #5 in Adults 25-54 in the Winter 2006 Arbitron.

About Renda Broadcasting
Renda Broadcasting Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, owns and operates 25 radio stations in 8 US cities. Every day, Renda Broadcasting delivers entertainment and information to over 1.7 million listeners. For more information visit the company’s website at http://www.rendabroadcasting.com.

About RBC-Jacksonville
RBC-Jacksonville entertains and informs over 250,000 listeners every day and includes radio stations 96.1 Lite WEJZ, 99.9 Gator Country WGNE, 100.7 Kool WKQL, and 94.1 Sunny WSOS.

Renda Broadcasting Names Gary Spurgeon General Manager Jacksonville

PITTSBURGH, PA – May 2, 2006 — RBC President, Tony Renda, today announced the appointment of Gary Spurgeon as the new General Manager for the Jacksonville cluster.

“Gary’s outstanding leadership and track record in the radio industry make him a great fit for this opportunity. He has nearly 30 years experience in all aspects of the business from programming to sales, station manager, and market manager,” commented Renda.

Spurgeon’s radio career began in programming in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1979 and he has held management positions in a number of locations including New Jersey, New York, Louisiana, Illinois, and Florida. Along the way, Spurgeon has collected numerous honors including 2005 "Best Manager/Medium Market" by Radio Ink for his previous work in Jacksonville.

Commented Spurgeon, “I’m excited about this new opportunity. Jacksonville is a vibrant growing market. As I know firsthand, it’s not just a great place to work, it’s a great place to live, too.”

This appointment is effective immediately.

JUDY REICH NAMED TO RADIO INK’S 2005 LIST
THE TOP 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN RADIO

PITTSBURGH, PA – June 6, 2005 — Radio Ink, the radio industry’s premier management and marketing magazine, has named Judy Reich to its list of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Radio. Radio Ink’s Top 50 identifies those women whose hard work and influence within the radio community have earned the recognition of their peers.

“Judy is tireless and strives to do things better and faster. She is a great asset not just to our company, but to the radio industry,” said Tony Renda, RBC President. “This honor is well deserved.”

Reich joined the radio industry in 1985 and currently serves as VP of Sales for Renda Broadcasting. She has held various sales and management positions throughout her career in radio including General Manager of RBC-Pittsburgh in the late 1990s.

About RBC-Pittsburgh
RBC-Pittsburgh entertains and informs over 500,000 listeners every day and includes radio stations 99.7 WSHH, 1320 WJAS AM, and 1360 WPTT AM.

PAB HONORS RBC-INDIANA RADIO CLUSTER WITH 3 AWARDS

BEST COMMERCIAL, BEST PROMOTIONAL ANNOUCEMENT, BEST PSA

INDIANA, PA – May 16, 2005 — The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters awarded RBC-Indiana with three awards at the annual PAB convention today in Hershey, PA.

Jim DeCesare, Director of Operations, won two PAB awards: one award for Best Radio Commercial in the State of Pennsylvania; and a second award for Best Promotional Announcement.

Tonya Metheney, Creative Services Director, won the award for Best Public Service Announcement. Metheney also played a role in DeCeasare’s award winning Best Radio Commercial.

“We are extremely proud of our creative team in Indiana, PA,” said General Manager Mark Bertig. “These awards not only highlight the outstanding work of Tonya and Jim, but they showcase the great value we offer to the businesses and community groups that work with our stations.”

DeCesare began his radio career in 1976 and has worked with a number of stations in the southwestern PA area. He joined WLCY-FM in Latrobe, PA, in the early 1990s and moved to RBC when that station was acquired in 2004. Metheney began her radio career with RBC-Punxsutawney in 2001 and transitioned to RBC-Indiana in June 2004.

About RBC-Indiana
RBC-Indiana is based in Indiana, PA and entertains and informs over 40,000 listeners every day and includes radio stations: AM-1160 WCCS; AM-1450 WDAD; 106.3 Lucky FM; and WQMU - 92.5 FM.