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Rumors vs. Fact: KGYN sets the record straight |
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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
By Miranda Gilbert
Managing Editor
Recent changes to radio contracts and staff at KGYN 1210 AM left some locals with questions.
To set the record straight, KGYN's owner Ed Smith of TELNS Broadcasting Co., spoke with the GDH to assure listeners that the station is not only staying on air, but are also celebrating their 60th year as KGYN.
*RUMOR- KGYN is going off air and moving to Oklahoma City
*FACT-KGYN is NOT going off air nor moving to Oklahoma City
Former General Manager, Jim Smith and Clear Channel Communications are no longer associated with KGYN Radio
*RUMOR- Advertising that was previously contracted with Clear Channel Communications and KGYN will not be honored and aired.
*FACT-Previous contracts will be honored and aired as contracted by KGYN and TELNS Broadcasting Co.
*RUMOR- KGYN has new owner/operator
*FACT- KGYN is celebrating its 60-year anniversary. Since it signed on 60 years ago, it has only had two owners, Plains Broadcasting Co. Inc/T.M Rayburn(owner) and in 1986 TELNS Broadcasting Co. Inc/Ed Smith(owner) (No relation to Jim Smith, former General Manager)purchased KGYN.
*FACT-KGYN is still owned by TELNS Broadcasting Co. Inc. For the past 10 years the station has been under a Lease Management Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and TELNS Broadcasting. As of 5:00pm April 25, 2008 the agreement has been cancelled and TELNS Broadcasting and its owner Ed Smith are now both owner and managing operator.
*FACT-TELNS Broadcasting Co. Inc./Ed Smith realizes there are lots of ways we can improve our dedication and responsibility to our 5 state listening audiences and are committed to "listening to you so that you will listen to us."
*FACT-KGYN/TELNS broadcasting, "appreciate" each and everyone of our listeners
*FACT- KGYN /TELNS Broadcasting knows that there is no way to provide the programming you want without our "Most valued advertisers." Please support them with your patronage. Without them we could not exist.
*FACT-We value your input. We want to listen to you so that you continue to listen to us. Please mail us your comments and suggestions, good and bad they will all be welcomed PO Box 130 Guymon, OK 73942
Watch the GDH for more news on exciting things happening at KGYN
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 )
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