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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

| January 3, 2017

WPRO-AM, Providence and Talk Host John DePetro Go Separate Ways. ? During the month of December, the late morning talk show hosted by longtime WPRO-AM personality John DePetro was handled by a rotating cast of fill-in hosts.? DePetro had referenced a “health situation” on his website.? Then, just before Christmas, deptrojohn DePetro notified listeners via his website of his departure from the station.? He wrote, in part, “At this time, I have decided to conclude my entertaining weekday 9:00 am -12:00 noon radio show on WPRO.? Thank you to all my listeners for making 2016 my best year ever in radio, with my coverage of the Trump campaign, my many exclusives, plus my national work on ‘The Savage Nation’ and CNN . ?I am very grateful for the many loyal listeners who have been entertained by my program on WPRO over the past 10 years.”? So far, WPRO has not named a replacement host, nor has the Cumulus Media news/talk station officially addressed DePetro’s departure.

Programming Moves at iHeartMedia Denver. ? This affects both news/talk KOA and sports talk KDSP.? First, at KOA “NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM,” the new afternoon show is Lewis & Logan from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm featuring Rick Lewis and Dave Logan .? The duo will be joined by Kathy Lee as co-host and Robbyn Hart as koanews anchor. ??In June of 2014, iHM tweaked afternoons by bringing Denver TV and radio pro Susie Wargin aboard to co-host with Logan for the 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm hours and the show moved away from being sports-centric.? Wargin then co-hosted a newsy program with Mike Rice from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.? Wargin moves to the company’s classic rock KRFX.? Also at KOA, Cory Lopez is the new host of “PrimeTime Sports,” airing weeknights from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.? At sports talk KDSP, “Denver Sports 760,” Mike Rice hosts the 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm show.? The new duo of Ed McCaffrey and Andy Lindahl will co-host the 10:00 am to 1:00 pm program.

KCMO-AM, Kansas City Announces New Program Lineup. ? There are two talk personalities returning to knappgreg Cumulus Media ’s news/talk simulcast KCMO-AM/K279BI as the station announces its new, 2017 program lineup. ?Longtime Kansas City talk personality Greg Knapp is back on the station after a nine- plantechrismonth absence to host the morning drive program.? Knapp hosted the afternoon show at KCMO until late April of 2016.? Westwood One ’s rollout of the national Chris Plante program brings him back to KCMO in the 11:00 am to 1:00 pm slot.? Tom Becka remains in the 9:00 am to 11:00 am slot, while Mike Ferguson moves from middays to afternoon drive (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) with co-host and producer Jared Carter .? Nationally syndicated superstar Dave Ramsey also remains in his current 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm timeslot.? Knapp takes over mornings for Rob Carson , who exited late last year.

‘PowerTalk’ in Fresno Launches New Early Evening Program. ? Fresno news/talk simulcast KALZ-FM/KRZR-AM “PowerTalk 96.7 and AM 1400” announces the debut of the Guillermo Moreno program, this morenoguillermo evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.? The iHeartMedia station says Moreno “will take a conservative approach to local and national issues ? including politics, business headlines and pop culture ? from the perspective of a Latino millennial and for listeners of all ages.”? Moreno comments, “I’m excited to continue breaking the political and radio establishment mold and thrilled to be among the first young Latino millennial hosts in the Central Valley.? Fresno is the greatest city in America and I’m honored to continue my passion for politics with my generation here at home.”

kinosianmikeDecember PPMs: Some Notable Occurrences.   TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents a look at some significant happenings, from a ratings perspective, relative to Nielsen Audio ’s December PPM survey.? Among them are the return to earth for CBS RADIO ’s sports talk WSCR, Chicago and iHeartMedia ’s WTAM, Cleveland ? both of which benefitted mightily from the performances of the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians leading up to and including the World Series.? See more interesting highlights here .

cookeces172017 CES Preview. ? Media consultant Holland Cooke is in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show reporting for TALKERS magazine and he files the following:

165 THOUSAND of us ? from 150 countries ? are heading to the massive, mind-boggling Consumer Electronics Show.

This year is the 50th annual CES.? Back in 1967, there were ooohs and ahhhs for console color TVs.? Are you old-enough to remember the handsome woodwork?? Some had built-in stereo systems…but only for the vinyl you played on the turntable.? Stereo TV sound?? Someday.

50 years ago, only 14 companies were showing-off their stuff, in 100,000 square feet of exhibit space.? Back-to-the-future: Today, when they cut the virtual ribbon, four THOUSAND companies will display in 2.4 MILLION square feet of Las Vegas Convention Center.? Picture FIFTY football fields.

And that’s just inside.? Outdoors, there’ll be drones up above, and down-below we’ll be test-driving cars with no gas tank, and cars with no driver.

Technology accounts for 15 million American jobs.? Not everyone becomes a billionaire, by inventing, for instance, the smartphone.? But someone became a millionaire by accessorizing it with the Selfie Stick.

Much of what we’ll see here this week is here-today-gone-tomorrow.? Many of these companies didn’t exist a couple years ago, and many won’t be around a couple years from now.? Innovation is the-name-of-the-game, and that makes CES a welcome pump-up for radio broadcasters attending.

Look for my reports here in TALKERS all this week, and listen for updates on “America in the Morning” and “The Jim Bohannon Show,” or at www.HollandCooke.com .

Terry Foster Returns to WXYT-FM, Detroit’s Afternoon Drive Show. ? After missing a lot of time on the air during the latter part of 2016 due to a stroke caused by high blood pressure, Terry Foster is returning to the fosterterry “Valenti and Foster” program with co-host Mike Valenti on sports talk “97.1 The Ticket.”? Program director Jimmy Powers states, “We are excited that Terry is returning to the ‘Valenti and Foster’ show.? His humor and insight have been missed not only by his co-workers, but by the listeners. ?I sincerely appreciate and would like to thank Jeff Riger for sitting in for Terry while he was out; the show didn’t miss a beat.”? Foster comments, “I have been on the sidelines for too long.? I missed a lot of good stories and a lot of good times.? I’m glad to be back on the train again.? I want to thank all of the listeners and my co-workers for their encouraging words, they got me through a tough time.”

Dan Lovallo Joins AM Show on Connoisseur’s ‘Talk of CT.’ ? The news/talk multi-cast heard on Connoisseur Media ’s “The Talk of CT” (WDRC-AM, Hartford; WMMW, Meriden; WWCO, Waterbury; and WSNG, Torrington) is adding well-known Connecticut radio personality Dan Lovallo to the Brad Davis morning show.? Lovallo has been with the stations in various capacities over the years.? In addition to news duties on the lovallodan company’s sister classic rock WFOX, Southport (Bridgeport-Stamford market), Lovallo will also host his own Connecticut politics-focused show, “CT On The Hill,” on “The Talk of CT” every day at 9:00 am.? This is one of a number of changes at the Connecticut operations of Connoisseur and OM Keith Dakin comments, “These changes, across our portfolio, indicate a strong commitment to localism.? Radio will continue to be vibrant if it remains a true fabric of the community with more local morning shows, local news and people from Connecticut behind the microphones.”

Free Talk Live Hosts Prevail at NH Supreme Court. ?This case goes back three years to a suit filed against “Free Talk Live” hosts Ian Freeman and James Cleaveland by the City of Keene, New Hampshire.? The long-running courtroom saga of the “Robin Hood of Keene” all started when Freeman and Cleaveland began plugging the parking meters of citizens whose time was running out and were about to get parking tickets issued by the city’s freemanian parking enforcers.? The city sued, alleging among other things that Freeman and Cleaveland were “threatening, intimidating, and harassing” the parking enforcers ? something the court ruled the city was unable to prove.? The pair won their case at the superior court level but the city took the case all the way to the state supreme court.? Freeman informs TALKERS that “the supreme court agreed with the superior court that the city’s proposed injunction, which would keep us away from their enforcers, was unconstitutional.? It’s a victory for freedom of speech in the public streets.”

‘Kilmeade & Friends’ Adds 24 New Affiliates. ? The nationally syndicated “Kilmeade & Friends” late morning kilmeadebrian show hosted by Fox News personality Brian Kilmeade and produced and distributed by Fox News Radio, adds 24 new radio affiliates.? Some of the stations adding the 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ET program include: WHIO-AM/FM, Dayton; WOKV, Jacksonville; WRHI, Charlotte; WMMI, Flint, Michigan; KZRG, Joplin, Missouri; WFIN, Toledo; and WNIX-AM, Greenville, Mississippi.

Odds & Sods. ? Nationally syndicated, San Antonio-based talk show host Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo is now heard on pagliarulojoe an number of new affiliate stations across the country, including: KZRG, Joplin, Missouri; KHVH, Honolulu; KMBZ, Kansas City; KSTE, Sacramento; WATX, Cookeville, Tennessee and more…..Syndicated morning show “ Walton & Johnson ” changes affiliates in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge.? The program is moving from Entercom classic rocker WKBU to iHeartMedia ’s news/talk WRNO in New Orleans and from Guaranty ’s classic rock WDGL to iHM’s news/talk WJBO in Baton Rouge….. Westwood One is celebrating the 25th anniversary of “The Dave Ross Show” and announces rossdaveit is extending its relationship with Ross (who also serves as morning news host at KIRO-FM, Seattle).? The daily feature is heard on more than 200 stations nationwide including: WCBS-AM, New York; KNX, Los Angeles; WBBM-AM, Chicago; and WTOP-FM, Washington.? Ross also guest hosts for Charles Osgood on “The Osgood File.”….. Robert K. Tanenbaum , trial attorney, author of 31 books, and former mayor of Beverly Hills, will be featured in a new segment titled, “Book Buzz,” on Patzi Gil ’s “Joy on Paper” radio show, which airs twice weekly on Radio Works ’ WTAN, Clearwater, Florida…..Executive vice president Paul Cramer exits Triton Digital after 16 years with the company and its predecessors.? ?He’s excited about his next challenge in the digital solutions space and can be reached at PaulCramer@Outlook.com or 716-508-4104.

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radioinfo-web-bannerMusic Radio Trade Publication? RadioInfo ?to Be Absorbed into? TALKERS ?Magazine. ? Beginning today, January 3, 2017, the music radio industry trade publication? RadioInfo ?is folded into an expanded incarnation of? TALKERS ?magazine ( www.Talkers.com ?and the daily? TALKERS ?email newsletter) and ceases to be distributed as a stand-alone entity.? According to? TALKERS/RadioInfo ?VP/executive editor? Kevin Casey , “This has been a transition in the works for a number of months now.? Because,? RadioInfo ?has shared main headquarters and staff with? TALKERS ?for the past five years, there has been a significant degree of duplication between the publications, especially regarding general industry stories that cover all formats.? It makes sense from a standpoint of economy, proficiency and expediency to combine these into one ‘super’ trade journal.? We will continue to provide? RadioInfo ?readers and newsletter subscribers with the latest news events and personnel changes in music radio within the pages of? TALKERS .? We also are expanding our coverage of the talented talk-oriented hosts heard across America on music station morning programs that we categorize as ‘pop culture talk.’” ?Subscribers to the daily? RadioInfo ?email newsletter, not already signed up for? TALKERS , will be added to the TALKERS list so they will continue to receive the service.?? RadioInfo ?was founded as a set of radio discussion boards and an accompanying general online industry news platform in 1999 by young radio enthusiast and entrepreneur? Doug Fleming ?who tragically passed away in 2005 at the age of 25.? The entity, known as? Radio-Info.com , continued to be published by Doug’s parents? Diana? and ?Rick Fleming ?until 2012. ?At that time, the discussion boards were acquired by trade publication? Radio Ink ’s parent corporation? Streamline Publishing? and eventually discontinued.? The trade publication side was acquired by? TALKERS ?magazine’s parent company? Talk Media, Inc. ?and transitioned into the music radio incarnation of? RadioInfo .

Talent Moves at KRFX, Denver. ? At iHeartMedia ’s Denver classic rock KRFX “103.5 The Fox,” 25-year krfx morning personalities Rick Lewis and Kathy Lee renew and extend their contracts with the station.? At the same time, the station announces Denver radio and TV pro Susie Wargin is the new midday personality and market radio pro Uncle Nasty assumes the afternoon drive daypart.

Talent Moves at Connoisseur Connecticut. ?At the Connecticut operations of Connoisseur Media , operations manager Keith Dakin announces changes to a number of the company’s stations designed to increase their commitment to focus on “being more local and involved in the community.” ?First, Ken Tuccio is named the new morning drive host at classic rock WFOX, Southport (Bridgeport-Stamford market).? He’ll be joined by news broadcaster Dan Lovallo with Fairfield County-centric news updates every 30 minutes.? The station will air local news throughout the day during the shifts of new midday host Pam Ciaburri and afternoon host Allan Lamberti . ?Additionally, Cari Edwards is the new evening personality.? At rock WPLR, New Haven, Kevin Begley adds programming duties for the station to his current responsibilities serving as PD for hot AC WEZN “Star 99.9” and WFOX.? Finally, at classic rock WDRC-FM, Hartford “102.9 The WHALE,” Allan Lamberti takes over the programming duties (in addition to hosting evenings).? The jock lineup consists of: Michael Picozzi in morning, Suzi Klonk in middays, and Keith Dakin in afternoons.

iHeartMedia Adds ‘Mojo in the Morning’ to CHR WSNX, Grand Rapids. ? The AM drive show “Mojo in the mojomorninggroupstrip Morning” ? featuring Mojo , Shannon , and Spike ? based at iHeartMedia ’s CHR WKQI, Detroit “Channel 95.5,” is the new morning show at the company’s West Michigan CHR WSNX, Grand Rapids, effective January 16.? Mojo says, “We love Michigan and are so excited to have the show heard in West Michigan.? As a big fan of SNX, we are honored to be on the two best CHR radio station brands in Michigan!”

KKHH Hits ‘The Spot.’ ?Among stations making format modifications over the holidays was CBS RADIO Houston CHR KKHH “Hot 95-7,” which transitions to adult hits “95.7 The Spot.” Supplementing “The Spot” identity is the slogan “Your Place – Your Music – Your Way – A Radio Station Unlike Any Other in Town.” ?The format change kkhh means Cumulus Media ’s KRBE will now have the market’s CHR lane to itself. ?CBS RADIO senior vice president and Houston market manager Sarah Frazier comments, “We worked exhaustively to understand what Houston listeners were missing from their local radio stations. ?They told us they wanted their own ‘spot’ to hear their favorite music hits, a ‘spot’ to relax and energize at work, and a ‘spot’ to feel comfy and complete.” ?Representative “Spot” artists include Aerosmith , Bon Jovi , Michael Jackson , Madonna , Prince , and U2 . ?Among persons 6+ in Nielsen Audio ’s December 2016 PPM report, KKHH is flat at 2.7 (#18), while KRBE gains two-tenths to 3.5 (#14); iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA “Sunny 99.1” is #1 (7.3, 6+).

JVC Goes True Oldies in the Palm Beaches. ?? This change is the result of a partnership with Scott Shannon ’s True Oldies format.? JVC Broadcasting announces that WBGF, Belle Glade, Florida flips from rock as “93.5 The wbgf Bar” to oldies as “True Oldies 93.5.”? JVC Broadcasting of South Florida vice president and general manager Matt Goldapper says, “True Oldies is the perfect fit for the West Palm Beach market ? lots of jingles, lots of voices and all the hits all the time. ?This music is just missing from the radio here in South Florida and with our sister stations ‘95.9 The Palm’ and ‘900 AM The Talk of the Palm Beaches,’ we are just super-serving this market.? The best part of this radio mix is the partnership with radio legend Scott Shannon who is the genius behind this entertaining and upbeat radio format.”

More Career Moves and Music Radio News . ? At the Kansas City cluster of Cumulus Media , the company announces that the Premiere Networks -syndicated Steve Harvey show is now airing in mornings at urban harveysteve contemporary KMJK “Magic 107.3.”? Meanwhile, at sister classic hits KCMO-FM, Kansas City radio pro Steve-O assumes the afternoon drive host duties, following Lance Tidwell , who takes over the middays schniederguennprogram…..The syndicated “ Ace & TJ Show” announces the official return of former cast member Guenn (Peterson) Schneider . She was previously part of the Ace & TJ? team from 2007-2011.? Following her departure from the show, Guenn worked with various media outlets in Charlotte….. Alpha Media launched a new contemporary rock outlet on translator W259CL, Orangeburg, South Carolina at 99.7 FM in the Columbia market on December 27.? The station will feature such core artists as Green Day , Kings of Leon , Red Hot Chili Peppers , Blink 182 , and the Foo Fighters .? Alpha Media EVP of programming Scott Mahalick comments, “Alpha continues to grow and invest in Columbia with our latest addition of a contemporary rock station. ?‘Rock 99.7’ will be a great companion to our classic rock station ‘Fox 102.3’ WMFX.”….. Refuge Media closes on its purchase of classic rock KMFG, Nashwauk, Minnesota.? Refuge bought the station from Midwest Communications, Inc .

Monday, September 12, 2016

| September 12, 2016

KSPN, Los Angeles Revamps Programming; Live and Local Lineup Launches September 21. ? Rumors about these changes have been leaking for a week or so but now ESPN reports the official changes for O&O KSPN “ESPNLA 710AM.”? These alterations to the current schedule also line up in more traditional dayparts.? First, the espnla5:00 am to 7:00 am “Kelvin & Travis” show is gone and the all new “Mornings with Keyshawn, Jorge and LZ” airs in the 6:00 am to 9:00 am slot with Keyshawn Johnson , Jorge Sedano and LZ Granderson .? While it appears that Travis Rodgers is off the station, Kelvin Washington moves to afternoons ? 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm ? with incumbent Marcellus Wiley (Wiley went solo after partner Max Kellerman joined the company’s ESPN2 for the “First Take” show).? ?The current “ Thompson & Trudell ” program expands by an hour, airing from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.? “ Mason & Ireland (12:00 noon to 3:00 pm) and “ESPNLA Rewind” (7:00 pm to 9:00 pm) remain in their current positions.? The 9:00 pm to 6:00 am block will feature ESPN Radio Network programming.? Station VP/GM Scott McCarthy comments, “With an extremely powerful all live-and-local lineup, we are ensuring that ESPNLA continues to be the destination station for Los Angeles-area sports fans.? Fans want context and analysis after our L.A. teams play, and our local focus ? especially in morning drive ? will super-serve them with the best in L.A. sports talk.”

kinosianmikePPM Analysis: MLB Flagships.   TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents a look at the performances of stations that serve as flagships for Major League Baseball based on data from Nielsen Audio’s August 2016 PPM survey.? In this report you’ll find charts listing: stations by format and (6+) AHQ share; ratings fluctuations from July 2016 to August 2016; ratings fluctuations from August 2015 to August 2016; and how stations ranked in their respective markets.? See it all here .

cumulus-logoCumulus Media Files with SEC to Ask Shareholders for Reverse Stock Split. ? This move is an effort to get Cumulus stock above the $1 threshold on the NASDAQ so it doesn’t get delisted.? If shareholders agree, it would set the company on course to try to get far fewer shares of class A, B, and C stock trading at a higher price.? Under the 1 for 8 split, shareholders would get one share for every eight they own.? If the Reverse Stock Split is effected it would mean the number of authorized shares of Class A Common Stock goes from 750,000,000 to 93,750,000, of Class B Common Stock from 600,000,000 to 75,000,000 and of Class C Common Stock from 644,871 to 80,609.? The shareholders with the most stock in Cumulus include Crestview Radio Investors holding 30.2% of Class A stock; Lew Dickey, Jr. with 11.2%; and Greywolf Event Driven Master Fund with 5.5%.? Lew Dickey owns 100% of the Class C stock.

ktxx-logoGenuine Austin Radio to Buy Sports Duo KTXX-FM/KLGO-AM ‘The Horn.’ ? The sports talk duo branded “The Horn” ? KTXX-FM and KLGO-AM in Austin ? is being sold to Bob Cole -led Genuine Austin Radio, LLC for an undisclosed sum.? Genuine has been operating the stations under an LMA and will continue to do so until the sale closes.? The seller is Total Austin Sports Radio, LLC .? The stations are the home of the University of Texas Longhorns sports as well as other local and regional sports franchises.? Broker on the transaction is DEFcom Advisors, LLC which represents the seller.

WYSL, Rochester Personality and New York State Assemblyman Bill Nojay Dead at 59. ? The cause of death was an apparent suicide for Republican New York State Assemblyman, attorney, and radio talk show host Bill Nojay .? According to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle , Nojay apparently took his own life at his family’s cemetery plots in the Rochester area on Friday (9/9), the same day he was to appear in federal court to answer to fraud charges related to a trust fund he managed in his capacity as an attorney.? He was also running for re-election for his assembly seat.? Nojay hosted the 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm daily talk program on Radio Livingston -owned WYSL, Rochester/W221CL “Newspower 1040.”

The Presidential Race/Clinton Health Concerns, 9/11 Anniversary, North Korea Nuke Test, Samsung Note 7 Troubles, Friday’s Dow Dip, NFL Season Opens, and MLB Action Among Top News/Talk Stories Over the Weekend. ? The activities of presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton , especially Clinton’s abrupt exit from 9/11 ceremonies and news of her pneumonia diagnosis; the anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001; North Korea’s announcement of a successful nuclear weapon test; Samsung’s recall of the popular Galaxy Note 7 and reports of fires caused by exploding batteries; The Dow drops almost 400 points on Friday over concerns about interest rate hikes; the 2016 NFL season opens and Major League Baseball action were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Odds & Sods. ? A deal between CBS Sports Radio and Westwood One has the latter serving as the exclusive ad sales rep for the new “ Jim Rome ’s Daily Jungle” podcast that launched back in August on the iTunes and Play.It platforms.? WW1 is selling endorsements, live reads, pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll advertisements…..The pagliarulojoe nationally syndicated “Joe Pags Show” announces a number of recently added affiliates to the WOAI, San Antonio-based program.? Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo reports that his roster now numbers 66 stations across the country, including: KUIK, Portland; WAVL, Latrobe, Pennsylvania; WHBY, Appleton, Wisconsin; WAAM, Ann Arbor, Michigan; WJNT, Jackson, Mississippi; WATT, Cadillac, Michigan; WMKT, Charlevoix, Michigan; WHIR, Danville, Kentucky.

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On the Road Again. ? With coverage of Campaign 2016 in full gear, the Salem Radio Network talk hosts ? including Mike Gallagher , Hugh Hewitt , and Dennis Prager ? are hitting the road “to rally conservative voters in battleground states like Colorado, Ohio and Pennsylvania.”? Pictured here on the Great America PAC bus en route to a rally in Orlando, Florida today (9/12) are (from l-r): Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke , Prager, Hewitt, and actor Jon Voight .

wilmCool NewsRadio Morning Drive Opportunity. ? Delaware’s NewsRadio 1450 and 1410 (WILM-AM and WDOV-AM) in Wilmington, Delaware is looking for a morning host to take them to the next level on their spoken-word stations.? The right candidate will have a contagious personality with 3 years or more experience doing spoken-word formats. ?You’ll live the target listener lifestyle and have a successful track record in growing ratings and revenue as an “ambassador in our community.”? You’ll be known on a first-name basis with their local business owners, politicians and non-profits. You’ll engage listeners on important subjects, on-air, with a sense of responsibility to inform and entertain.? And, you’ll love meeting listeners at station promotions and non-profit or civic events. ?If this sounds like you, you will love iHeartMedia in Delaware. ?They work hard and play harder, all the while being so close to beaches, bays, big cities and breathtaking getaways.? If you are a sports fanatic, you will love living on the I-95 corridor surrounded by three major markets with easy access to dozens of college and professional sports teams. ?They offer a modest salary with exceptional opportunities to supplement your pay, a good health and benefit package, excellent facilities with a support team ready to help you win!? If this sounds like your next step, send your “zipped” package (MP3, resume and cover letter) to: skyphillips@iheartmedia.com .? iHeartMedia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.? NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

| July 5, 2016

Shannon Burke Wins ‘Casting Call’ for WYAY, Atlanta Talk Show .? Program director Greg Tantum says audience response to Shannon Burke ’s appearance on Cumulus Media ’s WYAY, Atlanta “NewsRadio 106.7” burkeshannon wyay logo newduring the on-air auditions ? or Casting Call ? was an “overwhelming audience favorite.”? As a result, Burke is inked to a deal to host the 9:00 am to 12:00 noon program on WYAY.? ?Burke was most recently with Cox Media Group ’s WHPT, Tampa “102.5 The Bone.”? He’s also worked on the Bubba the Love Sponge show, iHeartMedia ’s WTKS, Orlando “Real Radio 104.1” and WFLF, Orlando “540 WFLA.”? Tantum says, “[Burke’s] show creatively combines intelligent talk with humor, entertainment and a connection with the Atlanta lifestyle.”

WCBM, Baltimore’s Tom Marr on Medical Leave After Suffering Stroke. ? The longtime Baltimore news, talk, and sports radio figure suffered a stroke on Sunday (7/3) that the family says happened as a result of marrtomcomplications from recent back surgery.? WCBM, Baltimore’s Tom Marr will be on medical hiatus while he recovers.? Marr has been with WCBM since 1988 when the Mangione family acquired the station. ??Prior to coming to WCBM, Marr spent 21 years at the former WFBR (now WJZ-AM) in Baltimore as a newsman and Orioles play-by-play announcer.

Baghdad, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh Terror Bombings, The Presidential Race, FBI’s Clinton Email Investigation/Bill Clinton-Loretta Lynch Meeting, The Fourth of July Holiday, and Kevin Durant Joins Golden State Among Top News/Talk Stories Over the Weekend. ? The deadly terror attacks in Baghdad, three sites in Saudi Arabia and in Bangladesh; the activities of presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton ; the status of the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server for State Department business, tied with Bill Clinton ’s controversial meeting with Attorney General Loretta Lynch ; the Fourth of July holiday; and NBA star Kevin Durant ’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

Randi Rhodes Returns to Talk Show Hosting; Teams with Nicole Sandler for One-Two Progressive Punch. ? Florida-based progressive talk host Nicole Sandler (right) tells TALKERS magazine that she and Randi rhodesSandler16Rhodes (left) are debuting four hours of live progressive talk on the Internet as Rhodes gets back behind the mic for the first time since her Premiere Networks show ended in May of 2014.? Sandler says, “Randi Rhodes and I have teamed up to produce and broadcast four daily hours of fierce, independent, entertaining and informative progressive talk radio streaming live weekdays.” ?The Nicole Sandler Show runs live from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET and The Randi Rhodes Show follows immediately, airing live from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET.? Sandler’s show moves from its previous “Radio or Not” home to NicoleSandler.com. ?Rhodes is broadcasting from her studios in Delray Beach, which were funded by Rhode’s listeners via a Kickstarter campaign.? Sandler says that in addition to their own streaming channels and their respective websites, the Randi Rhodes show and the Nicole Sandler show are also heard on The Progressive Voices channel and app, and a few other select streaming stations around the world.

Hyper-Local Online Talk Media Station. ? For the fifth consecutive year, legendary Western Massachusetts radio personality Brad Shepard served as the voice and emcee of the regionally iconic East Longmeadow Fourth of shepard4th16 July Parade yesterday (7/4).? Shepard is the GM and star personality on the hyper-local Pioneer Valley Radio ( PioneerValleyRadio.com ) launched a year-and-a-half ago after Shepard left his long-running morning show at local iHeartMedia news/talk outlet WHYN, Springfield. ?Shepard tells TALKERS , “Pioneer Valley Radio features a format that can best be described as ‘full-time public affairs with personality.’? We are achieving tremendous traction with this concept and it is gratifying to works?within an exciting medium that operates so closely with the heart and soul of its local community. ?This platform has quickly become the favorite of this region’s most civically active citizens.? It is a qualitative bonanza for advertisers that functions?within that mindset.”

haskewgaryWGOW-AM/FM, Chattanooga ‘SportTalk’ Host Gary Haskew Dead at 74. ? Longtime Chattanooga sports reporter and talk host Gary Haskew , a.k.a. “ Dr. Basketball ” died on July 4 after suffering a massive heart attack.? Haskew hosted the afternoon program “SportTalk” on the Cumulus Media station.? WGOW interim PD Bill Lockhart comments, “Gary was an incredible talent, an excellent storyteller, a true original, and the largest of larger-than-life characters.? In a world of wanna-bes, posers, and imitators, Gary was the genuine article ? a man’s man, an entertainer extraordinaire, with a love for people. ?We are all lucky to have had Gary in our lives.”

talkers16MillennialsTALKERS 2016: Bridging the Generations ? ‘Millennials and the Media’ Panel Now Posted for Viewing.   TALKERS continues to add Livestream video recordings of the various presentations, addresses and discussions at TALKERS 2016: Bridging the Generations .? The 19 th annual installment of the longest-running and most important national talk media industry convention took place Friday, May 20 on the fabulous campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.? The latest event from the convention being posted today (7/5) is the panel discussion “Millennials and the Media” moderated by TALKERS VP/executive editor Kevin Casey . ?Speakers on the panel include (in alphabetical order):? Mike “Bax” Baxendale , morning co-host, WAQY-FM, Springfield, MA “Rock 102”; Ethan Bearman , host, KGO, San Francisco; Vince Benedetto , president/CEO, Bold Gold Media Group ; Mike Calta , host, WHPT-FM, Tampa “Rock 102”; Meghan McCain , host Premiere Networks ; and John T. Mullen , director of operations, Radio Hofstra University .? To view the video in its entirety, please click here .

Odds & Sods. ? The WOAI, San Antonio-based “Joe Pags Show” ? hosted by talk radio personality Joe “Pags” pagliarulojoe Pagliarulo ? renews its relationship with Compass Media Networks to be exclusively distributed by the firm into the next decade.? Joe Pags says, “The team at Compass Media Networks is extraordinary. ?As I focus on putting on a great show and serving my stations, listeners and sponsors, this team is hitting it out of the park consistently bringing in new affiliates and revenue.”….. CBS Radio News is offering coverage of the 2016 political conventions to affiliate stations that will fit their needs. ?CBS News will provide a variety of coverage from the 2016 Republican and Democratic National Conventions from Cleveland and Philadelphia ? long- or short-form coverage, updates several times an hour, one-on-one interviews, and social media opportunities…..Podcasting pioneer Blubrry is partnering with StreamGuys to enable podcasters to expand their audience and reach through internet radio streaming. ?StreamGuys’ new Podcast2Radio option lets Blubrry customers effortlessly convert podcasts into linear internet radio streams delivered to new audiences through StreamGuys’ robust, cloud-based content delivery network. ?This increased distribution is complemented by rich analytics and statistics from StreamGuys that enhance the ability for Blubrry users to measure and track their wwweMoH16agrowing listener base…..At Beasley Media Group ’s Atlanta sports talk WWWE, “Sports Joc Show” host Wayne Gandy ?(right) is announcing that Waverly T. Lucas II (left), a former member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and The Atlanta Ballet is the first recipient of the “Man of Honor” award. ?This award is presented by ex-NFLer Gandy once a month from June through September. ?This award pays tribute to men who display integrity, honor, hard work, sacrifice and kindness to others.? Lucas is the co-founder and co-artistic director of Ballethnic Dance Company, the choreographer of more than 30 ballets and is the creator of Danseur Development Project, a program with a unique approach to the athletic development and mentoring of young males in dance.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

| March 29, 2016

pagliarulojoeGrowing Joe Pags Show Hits 50-Affiliate Mark. ? The WOAI, San Antonio-based Joe Pags show ? hosted by Joe Pagliarulo and syndicated by Compass Media Networks ? is in expansion mode and recently hit the 50-affiliate mark with the addition of E.W. Scripps ’ KQTH, Tucson and Bicoastal Media Licenses ’ KMED, Medford, Oregon to its roster of stations.? Joe Pags tells TALKERS magazine that his team had the goal of adding 50 stations in a year and has accomplished the feat in just eight months.? He also says he’s pleased to announce they have a number of station additions “in the hopper” and hope to announce confirmed additions soon.? Besides his daily program, Pagliarulo is also heard across the country on more than 200 affiliate stations on Saturdays hosting the Premiere Networks program “The Weekend.”? For more about the Joe Pags show, click here .

wrightnickNick Wright Exiting KILT-AM, Houston for Fox Sports One Gig. ? The KILT-AM, Houston “Sports Radio 610” morning drive co-host is not specific in his farewell to listeners but says he’s pursuing “a dream come true” with his move to Los Angeles to host a national cable TV show on FOX Sports ’ FS1 channel.? Nick Wright joined CBS RADIO ’s KILT-AM in 2012 after working at KCSP, Kansas City.? He’s been co-hosting the morning show with John Lopez .? He says he’ll announce more about what he’ll be doing at FS1 “within the coming days and weeks.”

rosenjamesFox News Journalist Rosen Supports Bold Gold Foundation. ? Journalist James Rosen addressed a private audience of Bold Gold Broadcast & Media Foundation supporters in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on Saturday (3/26).? The Fox News Channel chief Washington correspondent (and host of the online show “The Foxhole”) spoke about a number topics, including the important work the Bold Gold Broadcast & Media Foundation is undertaking to help educate and train tomorrow’s broadcast and communications leaders.? Regular TALKERS readers may be aware that the Bold Gold Broadcast & Media Foundation helped Hillsdale College build its first radio station and broadcast program on its main campus in Hillsdale, Michigan, as well as its state-of-the-art studio at the school’s Kirby Center for boldgoldfounation Constitutional Studies and Citizenship in Washington, D.C.? Speaking about his appearance, Rosen stated, “Every single student I met there was just the kind of young person that you pray America will keep producing to stay America, and by establishing a student radio station to help that student population explore and understand media, that’s real service the Bold Gold Foundation is providing.”? Bold Gold president Vince Benedetto comments, “James sets a very high bar for journalistic excellence and, as such, is an outstanding and inspirational example to young people everywhere who seek a future in broadcast media.? We’re grateful for his interest in, and support of, our Foundation’s efforts.”? At Saturday’s event it was announced that Rosen will be coming back to Northeast Pennsylvania to be the keynote speaker at the Foundation’s 2nd annual event at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on June 14.? For more information about how you can be a part of this annual event featuring Mr. Rosen, visit:? www.BoldGold.org .

hurleykelliHurley Upped to VP of Digital Sales for Westwood One. Media sales pro Kelli Hurley is promoted from her VP, national partnerships and digital activation, Midwest position with Westwood One to vice president, digital sales for the entire network. In this role, Hurley will oversee all sales efforts for the company’s portfolio of digital products — including streaming audio, on demand, and podcasting — and will continue to develop new content partnerships. Chicago-based Hurley will report directly to Westwood One president Steve Shaw . During her career, Hurley has served with Premiere Networks , United Stations Radio Networks , and TargetSpot .

Radio 620 WTMJ - WRS (662c)WTMJ, Milwaukee to Air Special Coverage of Tonight’s GOP Town Hall. ? This evening’s GOP Town Hall meeting at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee will feature remaining Republican contenders Donald Trump , Ted Cruz and John Kasich .? E.W. Scripps -owned news/talk WTMJ, Milwaukee announces it will present special coverage of the event, including carrying the audio simulcast from CNN’s telecast.? WTMJ will add one hour of special coverage with a special focus on local issues in advance of the three-hour event.? WTMJ president and general manager Tom Langmyer says, “When news is made in Milwaukee, WTMJ is there to cover it.? We are ‘Wisconsin’s Radio Station’ and that means delivering live and local coverage on which our listeners can depend.”

Odds & Sods. ? Tomorrow (3/30), sports talk personality Marc James is sitting in for Jim Rome on his jamesmarc nationally syndicated CBS Sports Radio Network program.? James most recently was morning drive co-host at CBS RADIO ’s WZGC, Atlanta “92.9 The Game.”…..Ratings results for the Fall 2015 period (September 10 ? December 2) based on Nielsen Audio data are being reported by ESPN Radio and the network says its quarter-hour impressions (Monday ? Sunday, 6a-6p) were up 18% over the same period in 2014.? Additionally, the company says ESPN Streaming is up 28% over last year…..Pubcasters Chicago Public Media and Window to the World Communications are literally linking their newsrooms in a cooperative venture.? The operators of WBEZ-FM and WTTW-TV, respectively, are linking the newsrooms in order to share reporters and correspondents for WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight” and WBEZ’s news programming.? A robotic camera is being installed at WBEZ and an audio link will allow WTTW reporters to appear on WBEZ shows…..At public radio news/talk WFPL, Louisville, Bill Burton is the new local host and producer of NPR ’s “Morning Edition.”? Also, Kathi Lincoln joins the station as midday host and producer.

berniernapolitano16Here Comes the Judge. ? Pictured here on the stage at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University are Fox News senior legal analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano (left) and WNDB, Daytona Beach afternoon drive personality Marc Bernier (right).? Bernier notes that with an FBI investigation looming over presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and an opening on the Supreme Court, there was plenty to discuss before the audience at the university-sponsored event, “An Evening with Fox News Sr. Legal Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano.”? Photo: Jack H. Taylor

The Presidential Race, the Aftermath of the Brussels Terror Attacks, Taliban Targets Christians in Pakistan Terror Bombings, FBI Accesses San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone, Battle Against Islamic State-Crucifixion of Priest, ‘Convention of States’ Movement, and March Madness Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (3/28). ? The activities of the candidates for president; the aftermath of the terror attacks in Brussels; the deadly targeting of Christians in Pakistan by Taliban terrorists on Easter Sunday; the FBI calls off its legal action against Apple after gaining access to an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists; the ongoing battle against Islamic State and the organization’s execution of a Catholic priest via crucifixion; the “convention of states” movement to circumvent congress feels momentum; and the Final Four were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

sPAGtacular Success Didn’t Occur Overnight

| February 2, 2016

Profile of Compass Media Networks and Premiere-Syndicated Personality Joe Pagliarulo

By? Mike Kinosian
Managing Editor
TALKERS

 

kinosianlgSAN ANTONIO —?Nirvana for the epicurean purveyor of Chinese cuisine is to behold – and partake of – a bountiful buffet whose selections might include such taste-tempting combinations as chicken chow mein to shrimp lo mein ; yang chow fried rice to moo goo gai pan; sweet and pungent chicken to sweet and sour pork; and a variety of others.

One particular (ominous) Friday the 13th – May 2011 to be more precise – an extremely well-liked, San Antonio-based media personality was enjoying the process of selecting and piling onto his plate his favorite Chinese food offerings.

Seemingly carefree, he and his wife were in relaxation mode as the on-air talent took a break from gearing up for the rigors of an upcoming three-hour talkfest, blissfully unaware his world was moments away from taking a monumental jolt.????  

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

| December 8, 2015

williamsarmenWilliams to Program Denver’s KKFN & KEPN. Currently the program director of Townsquare Media Albany (New York) sports outlet WTMM-FM “104.5 ESPN The Team,” Armen Williams will join Bonneville Denver’s KKFN “Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan” and KEPN “1600 The Zone” in a similar capacity the middle of next month. According to Bonneville Denver vice president and market manager Bob Call , “Armen brings a perfect balance of winning sports radio programming, plus an exceptional knowledge of digital media. Armen has worked with a number of high-profile sports personalities through his career, plus he developed some solid NFL play-by-play network experience.” Williams – who co-hosts WTMM’s afternoon drive show in addition to his PD duties – states, “I am excited to be part of one of the best sports radio brands in the country. ‘The Fan’ is a first-class organization and Bonneville is a great company. I am looking forward to working with the extremely talented staff to continue giving Denver sports fans the highest quality of sports talk radio.” Before his tenure at Albany’s “Team,” Williams was a producer for CBS Radio -owned KRLD “The Fan,” Dallas, where he worked with the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network ; he previously worked in the promotions department at KESN “ESPN Radio,” Dallas. According to 6+ stats from Denver’s most recent (November 2015) Nielsen Audio PPM results, KKFN ranks #16 (3.6, up one full-share from September ‘s 2.6) and KEPN is #33 (.1); Entercom classic rocker KQMT “The Mountain” is #1 with a 6.3 (6+). The only stations listed in Nielsen Audio’s summer 2015 report for Albany are five iHeartMedia outlets.

gallagherCruz15Gallagher Meets Cruz on Campaign Trail; Salem Preparing for December 15 GOP Debate Coverage. ? While in South Carolina on the campaign trail, GOP presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) stopped to speak with Salem Radio Network host Mike Gallagher in Greenville.? Gallagher (right) is pictured here conducting the one-on-one with Cruz (left).? (A Monmouth University study has Cruz polling ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa right now with 24%.)? Meanwhile, Salem Radio Network has exclusive radio distribution of the CNN / Facebook Presidential Debate at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.? SRN says Bill Bennett , Gallagher, Michael Medved , Dennis Prager and Hugh Hewitt will all originate their programs from the hotel on December 14 and 15.? SRN’s Hewitt will serve on the CNN debate panel as well.? SRN SVP Phil Boyce will serve as live announcer for the network’s radio coverage, and SRN VP/news & talk programming Tom Tradup will be executive producer of all on-site SRN shows and the CNN/Facebook Debate coverage.

wmal logoWMAL-AM/FM, Washington Raises $316,000 for Fisher House Foundation. ? Last Friday and Saturday (12/4-5), Cumulus Media news/talk WMAL-AM/FM, Washington held its second annual “Operation Fisher House 2015 Radiothon” and raised $316,000 for the charity that builds and provides group homes for families of America’s wounded servicemen and women as they undergo treatment. ??The station reports that over the past 12 years WMAL listeners have donated almost $5 million dollars to the Fisher House Foundation .? Station program director Bill Hess comments, “Our listeners step up year after year.? Their response to our talent and the stories of these heroes and their families is incredibly rewarding.”

woaiElfLouise15More Than $277,000 Raised at Annual WOAI Elf Louise Broadcast. ? The Elf Louise Christmas Project charity was founded in 1969 and this year iHeartMedia news/talk WOAI, San Antonio held its 20 th annual two-day radiothon on December 4 and 5 to raise funds for the charity that helps buy Christmas presents for more than 19,000 children in the area.? In addition to listeners donating money, several benefactors helped, including local attorney Thomas J. Henry whose family pledged to match 25% of every donation up to $200,000 and ended up donating $50,000.? Pictured here at the broadcast are (from l-r): WOAI personalities Cari Laque , Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo and charity founder Louise Locker .

Odds & Sods. ? Programmer Jeff Beck is promoted to operations manager for the Alpha Media Fredericksburg, beckjeff Virginia cluster that includes news/talk/sports simulcast WNTX-AM/W243BS at 96.5 FM…..Bonneville’s KIRO-FM, Seattle is hosting the 27th Annual Foster Child Holiday Magic Radiothon on December 10 to benefit the Treehouse, a non-profit agency that ensures that kids in foster care have access to the essential services required to help them make it to high school graduation and beyond.? The past three rondonyears, KIRO Radio Foster Child Holiday Magic Program has raised more than $500,000 each year through listener donation and sponsor matching funds.? “ Ron & Don Show” co-host Don O’Neill says, “Each year at KIRO Radio we strive to give every foster child in Washington State a gift during the holiday season.? A holiday gift is a symbol, a reminder to a young person that they are important, they are part of our village, and they have not been forgotten! ?We can’t wait to spread a little Holiday Magic again this year, with the help of all our great listeners throughout the Pacific Northwest!”

Obama’s San Bernardino Address, Trump Anti-Muslim Rhetoric/2016 Presidential Race, Battle Against Islamic State, Turkey-Russian Tensions, Iran Missile Test, NFL Action, and New Star Wars Film Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (12/7). Reaction to President Obama ’s Sunday evening national address on the San Bernardino shootings; GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump ’s post-San Bernardino statements about preventing any Muslims from entering the United States and the activities of the other candidates for president in 2016; the military campaign against Islamic State in Iraq, Syria and beyond; the ongoing tensions between Turkey and Russia; allegations Iran has fired a test rocket in violation of the recently signed nuclear deal; the weekend’s NFL action; and anticipation over the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens film were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS .

Pioneering DC Sports Talker Ken Beatrice Dies at 72. ?A trailblazing radio sports talk host in Washington passed away at age 72 after a bout with pneumonia.? Ken Beatrice hosted an evening sports talk show on WMAL-AM from 1977 through 1995.? He worked another five years at crosstown WTEM, retiring in 2000.? Beatrice is credited with providing WMAL with thorough and insightful coverage of the NFL ’s Washington Redskins during the team’s successful years in the 1980s through early 1990s.? Steve Repsher writes a homage to Beatrice in the Washington Post here .

Monday, December 22, 2014

| December 22, 2014

weismanstevenLegal Analysis: The FCC Properly Rules In Favor of Redskins. ? The Federal Communications Commission ’s decision last week to grant license renewal to radio station WWXX-FM, Buckland, Virginia, despite objections filed with the commission centering around the team’s Redskins name, was greeted with approval from TALKERS legal editor Steven J.J. Weisman .? In a column posted today (12/22), Weisman writes that ? whether one agrees that the team name is offensive or not ? the FCC’s decision was the correct one.? “The objection to the renewal tried to twist legal terms totally beyond their meaning.? The objectors argued that the term ‘Redskins’ was obscene.? Obscenity is not permitted on the public airwaves and continuing use of obscenity on a radio station would legitimately be a ground for denying a renewal of license.? Obscenity may be in the eye of the beholder to some people, but not in the eyes of the established law, and the FCC rules and regulations which limit obscenity to the depiction or description of sexual conduct.”? Read Weisman’s entire explanation of the decision here .

alphamedia logoAlpha Media Enters Shreveport and Tyler-Longview with Access 1 Acquisition. ? The nine radio stations owned by Access 1 Communications in the Shreveport, Louisiana and Tyler-Longview, Texas markets are being purchased by Alpha Media for an undisclosed sum.? The stations ? which Alpha will begin to operate under an LMA effective January 1, are: hip hop KBTT, gospel KOKA, urban contemporary KDKS, oldies KLKL, and classic rock KTAL in Shreveport; and country KKUS, adult contemporary KOOI, regional Mexican KOYE, and country KYKX in Tyler-Longview.? Alpha notes that when all pending deals are complete, it will own and operate 83 stations.? Alpha chairman Larry Wilson states, “I’ve known [Access 1 president and CEO] Chesley Maddox-Dorsey for a long time. ?She’s a great person with superb integrity and it’s a tremendous honor for us to be buying stations from Access 1. ?I’ve been continually impressed with the quality of people I’ve met and their passion for the industry; it fits right in our sweet spot for live and local radio and we are very much looking forward to the acquisition.”

Odds & Sods. ? The digital broadcast of “The Anthony Cumia Show” is being repped by AdLarge Media .? Cumia ? longtime partner of SiriusXM ’s Gregg “Opie” Hughes ? left the satcaster in August and recently debuted his digital video show…..WOAI, San Antonio-based Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo agrees to a new contract with iHeartMedia .? He’s also heard on other iHeartMedia stations…..Oldies WVLZ-AM, Nashville will flip to sports talk on January 5 using programming from Yahoo! Sports Radio .

burtonbillRemembering Bill Burton. ?Holiday festivities were dampened over the weekend by the news that the industry lost a genuine cheerleader. ?Particularly to those in Michigan radio sales circles, the name? Bill Burton ?is legendary, as was his insistence that salespeople always “be fabulous.” Cause of death for the 85-year-old Burton was head injuries resulting from a fall at his home this past Tuesday (12/16); he passed away on Saturday (12/20). As president and chief operating officer of the? Detroit Radio Advertising Group , Burton’s primary responsibility was to sell radio at the decision-making level. ?In fact, he preferred to be called a “radio cheerleader,” “professional product mover,” or “people builder,” rather than the aforementioned impressive title he held the past quarter of a century. ?“Why Radio” was the underlying theme to the countless presentations the Detroit native would make around the country. ?Credited with originating the line, “An automobile is a radio with four wheels,” Burton would stress 91% of drivers listen in their cars, making them a “captive audience” for advertisers. ?Radio is the “frequency medium,” he would insist and “frequency is paramount in selling.” ?Burton started his radio career as an AE at? Eastman Radio , where he would eventually become president and chairman. ?A 2002? Michigan Broadcast  Hall of Fame inductee, Burton entered the? Adcraft  Hall of Fame in 2005. ?He held a degree in business and economics from? Michigan State University  (MSU 10 years ago presented him the Lifetime Achievement Award from its? Broad College of Business ), and Burton attended law school at the? University of Michigan, ?before joining the? Army . ?Among Burton’s many non-industry accomplishments was successfully completing the Boston Marathon.

Nashville Broadcaster Teddy Bart Dies at 78. ? Nashville radio and TV legend Teddy Bart died on December 21 at age 78.? According to his obit in The Tennessean , Bart’s shows were known for defining “the discussion of Nashville’s political and business heavyweights.”? In addition to work on local television stations, Bart was part of the long-running “Waking Crew” on WSM-AM.? He also hosted “Teddy Bart’s Round Table” with co-host Karlen Evins several stations in the market.

wbtwlnk duo logoCool Job Opportunity. ? Greater Media Charlotte is currently looking for a passionate and innovative individual to join our team in the role of Web Developer.? This is a big year for Greater Media technology where you can be part of rolling out all-new, state-of-the-art brand experiences for some of the best radio stations in Charlotte: News/Talk 1110 WBT, 107.9 The Link, and The Bob & Sheri Network.? You must have a solid grasp of and demonstrated experience with modern web technologies and standards such as HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery. You must also be a proficient developer in PHP and MySQL. Experience with WordPress and WordPress plugin development along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience is required.? The daily activities of this position include: Designing and developing new digital experiences, features and functionality for our programming and promotions departments across our radio stations’ web and mobile app properties; Collaborating with our sales department to create and traffic engaging advertising opportunities for our clients; Talking to people.? Seriously, you’ll interact in some form or fashion with just about everyone in the company so you’ll need to have “people skills.”? So, if you’ve got a great eye for digital design and terms like responsive design, Node.js, git, Bootstrap and API integration get you excited, please reach out to us!? Please send your cover letter and resume to: Greater Media Charlotte, WBT/WLNK Human Resources, One Julian Price Place, Charlotte, NC? 28208. hired@gmclt.com ?704-338-3079 (fax) No phone calls please. EOE.

Friday, December 2, 2011

| December 2, 2011

It’s the End of KGO as We Know It. ? Since KGO, San Francisco has changed very little over the past 20 years, any change to the legendary Cumulus -owned station would seem monumental.? That’s why the dismissal of KGO talk hosts Gil Gross , Gene Burns , Ray Taliaferro and John Rothmann as the station morphs into a news-intensive station is so shocking to an industry that’s seen plenty of change lately.? KGO director of news and programming Paul Hosley tells the San Francisco Chronicle , “What we are doing is adding a tremendous amount of news content to KGO.” ?Mid-morning talk host Ronn Owens is not part of this wave of change and, according to 415 Media editor Rich Lieberman , he has a “personal services” contract with the station that runs through January of 2013.? The Chronicle reports a KGO insider said that KGO has “lost its way” and hopes to reinvigorate itself with a news-driven format.? The station’s positioning statement changes from “Newstalk 810” to “KGO 810 ? the Bay Area News and Information Station.”? KGO’s dominance in the ratings began to fade with the arrival of Arbitron’s PPM in the San Francisco market ? a sign that a station with KGO’s rich heritage and special place in the hearts of San Francisco radio listeners benefitted from the diary method.? The changes at KGO began with the exit of longtime operations director Jack Swanson in October.? It would be easy to dismiss Cumulus’ moves as being budget related, but all-news can be an expensive format to operate and KGO will be competing with CBS Radio ’s KCBS-AM/KFRC-FM on that front. ?Stay tuned.

Cumulus Cuts in Charleston Eliminate Local Host. ? Charleston, South Carolina news/talk WTMA eliminates the 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm local talk show hosted by Rocky DiSabato ? known as Rocky D .? The gap is filled by expanding the carriage of Dial Global ’s Clark Howard and Neal Boortz shows to cover the three hours.

Merlin Media’s Chicago News Station Changes Calls. ? All-news WWWN-FM, Chicago is now WIQI, although the station remains positioned as “FM News 101.”? Merlin Media’s application for the change was requested on November 14 and it officially took place on December 1.

KBLI/KBLY, Pocatello/Idaho Falls/Blackfoot, Idaho Adds Local Shows. ? The Riverbend Communications duo known as Newstalk 690/1260 announces the addition of three local programs to its lineup:? news and program director Tim Lewis hosts the new “Idaho’s Morning News” from 6:00 am to 9:00 am; former KIFI-TV managing editor Carissa Coats hosts “Idaho’s Midday News” from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; and Mark Richardson is the host of “Idaho’s Afternoon News” from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.? Richardson and his father Mel co-host the “Probing America” show that airs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.? They will also produce a weekend version of the show.

WOAI, San Antonio Begins Elf-Louise Radio-thon.   Clear Channel news/talk WOAI hosts a two-day radio-thon today (12/2) and tomorrow at the North Star Mall to raise funds to purchase gifts and sundries for San Antonio families in need during the Christmas season.? WOAI personalities Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo and Charlie Parker will take part as will personalities from CC’s San Antonio music outlets.? The Elf Louise Christmas project was begun by Louise Locker in 1969 when she was a student at Trinity University.? Then, she and friends aided 13 families.? Now, the project uses 5,000 volunteers and distributes some 60,000 gifts each year.

2012 Presidential Race Tops Talkers Ten TM Chart of News/Talk Radio’s Top Weekly Stories. ? The GOP contenders to face off against President Obama in next year’s election were the most-talked-about topic on news/talk radio during the week of November 28 ? December 2.? Coming in at #2 was the pending government shutdown.? At #3 was the Euro zone debt crisis and the global financial markets activity followed by Black Friday/Cyber Monday at #4.? The Talkers Ten TM , a chart of the top stories and people of the week, is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine and is published every Friday at Talkers.com.? View the entire chart by clicking on the banner below.