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Kidd, Cook Out Over Racist Song
Active Rock WYSP-FM/Philadelphia morning host Kidd Chris (pictured) and PD John Cook are out after a guest on Kidd's morning show on March 21, Lady Gash, performed a racist song, entitled ''Schwoogies,'' that then aired several times later that day and again on March 24.
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Bud Ford Exits WKDF-FM/Nashville as Program Director
Bud Ford exits the PD post at Citadel's WKDF-FM/Nashville after just over a
year and half in the position, where he also handled MD duties and afternoon
drive. Prior to joining the County outlet in January, 2007, he served as
PD/morning host for WTNR-FM (Thunder Country)/Grand Rapids from 2005-07). He
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RAB: Combined Radio Revenues Down 1% in April
The Radio Advertising
Bureau (RAB) reported a 1% decline (versus a 1% gain) in combined radio
revenues in April, the best performance since August of last year. National
numbers were down 5% (vs. a 1% gain), while non-spot revenue continues its
upward movement with an 8% boost (versus 16% gain).
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VP Andy Friedman Exits Clear Channel's Online Unit
Clear Channel VP/News Talk & Sports Andy Friedman for the company's Online
Music and Radio unit exits the radio giant after eight years. Friedman, who
was responsible for the company's web content and strategy, previously
served as News Director for WBBM-AM/Chicago. His previous stops include
KFI-AM/Los Angeles as Assistant News Director and KTAR-AM/Phoenix as News
Director.
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Jerry Grimes Joins WAY-FM as Donor Marketing Director
WAY-FM Media Group
hires marketing and broadcast vet Jerry Grimes as its Donor Marketing
Director. After serving as General Manager of WMHK-FM/Columbia, SC, for the
past 3 years Grimes will move to WAY-FM's corporate office in Colorado
Springs.
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Senate Resolution to Block FCC Ownership Changes Passes
The Senate voted
Thursday night to nullify the FCC's actions in December that loosened the
30-year-old broadcast/newspaper cross-ownership ban. The "resolution of
disapproval," introduced in April by Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) (pictured),
passed during a voice vote.
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CC, Lotus Swap Outlets in San Antonio, Vegas, Bakersfield
Clear Channel inks
a deal with Texas Lotus Corp., a unit of Lotus Communications, to swap
Lotus-owned Classic Rock KZEP-FM (104.5) in radio giant's home market of San
Antonio for CC's Country KBKO-FM (96.5)/Bakersfield and Spanish Variety
KWID-FM (101.9)/Las Vegas.
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Univision Q1 Revs Up 5.8%, Radio Unit Rises 2.9%
Univision posted a 5.8% gain in first quarter net revenue to $458.8 million
from $433.7 million in 2007. Revenue for the company's radio unit rose 2.9%
to $85.8 million from $83.4 million. The Spanish-language giant reported a
wider net loss of $166.2 million, up from $67 million in the year-ago
period.
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McGavren Guild to Represent 42 Radio Disney Outlets
McGavren Guild
Radio, a unit of Interep, signs with Radio Disney to provide ad sales
representation to the group's 42 childrens radio-formatted stations, which
currently draws about 5.3 million kids ages 6-14 and over 3 million moms
weekly.
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Listener Sues WSKQ (La Mega 97.9)/New York Over Ad
A listener has filed suit against Spanish Broadcasting's Tropical WSKQ-FM
(La Mega 97.9)/New York after she thought she had won an "all-expenses paid"
trip to Mexico or the Caribbean. What was thought to be a contest where
callers correctly answered a trivia question to win a trip, turned out to be
commercial.
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Veteran Programmer Don Hallett Exits Beasley/Las Vegas
After a little more
than a year with Beasley Broadcast Group in Las Vegas, veteran programmer
Don Hallett is out. He joined the group as PD of KSTJ-FM (Star 102.7)/Las
Vegas and later became PD of co-owned KKLZ-FM (Classic Hits 96.3). Before
joining Beasley in May, 2007, he previously served as PD at WMVX-FM (Mix
106.5)/Cleveland.
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Rick Everett Exits WSNE-WWBB/Providence as PD
Rick Everett exits Clear Channel's cluster in Providence, where he served as
Program Director Hot AC WSNE-FM (Coast 93.3) and Oldies WWBB-FM (B101).
Prior to joining CC in March, 2006, he was Operations Manager/PD of
crosstown Country WCTK-FM (Cat Country 98.1). Previously, Everett programmed
Classic Rock WWRX-FM in Providence.
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Entercom Ups Willie B to WNTR-FM/Indianapolis PD
Willie B is
elevated to Program Director of Entercom's Variety Hits WNTR-FM (107.9 the
Track)/Indianapolis. Also heard as The Track's afternoon personality, he had
served as Assistant PD since April. He will continue in afternoons and
reports to Director of Operations Scott Sands.
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Veteran talk host Al
Rantel is returning to KABC-AM (Talkradio 790)/Los Angeles, beginning
Tuesday, May 27. He returns to his regular scheduled broadcasts weekdays at
11-11:45am and 7-10pm. Earlier this year, Rantel said he had a highly
treatable form of lymphoma. After four months of treatment, Rantel reports
that the lymphoma is in complete remission.
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Urban AC WHRP-FM/Huntsville, AL, Program Director Mark Raymond is out after
eight years over budget cuts.
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Cumulus officially names KFNC-FM (The Ticket 97.5 FM)/Houston interim PD
Dave Tepper as Program Director. He replaces John Madani. Concurrently,
Houston Chronicle columnist Jerome Solomon is out from afternoons and
is replaced by Carl Dukes from 3-5pm. Starting next week, KFNC will carry
ESPN Radio personality Scott Van Pelt's show from 2-3pm.
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Oldies WZZN-FM (True Oldies)/Chicago names Lorraine Lynn as Promotions
Director.
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WLIT-FM/Chicago Promotions Director Steven Tamaroglio adds similar duties at
co-owned WNUA-FM, while WLIT Promotions Coordinator Angie Zdanowski adds
those same duties with WNUA. Tamaroglio joined CC in 2005 as a parttime
employee for WNIC-FM/Detroit. Tamaroglio transferred to CC/Chicago in 2006
as Promotions Coordinator for WLIT.
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Envision Radio's "American Biker Minute" adds WRKI-FM/Danbury, CT, and
WINE-AM/Danbury, CT, as its newest affiliates.
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Liberal Talk WCPT-AM/Chicago moves Thom Hartmann to 2-5pm, while Air
America's Rachel Maddow takes 5-8pm.
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Top Monitored Markets
A menu of the most frequently listened to and recorded markets.
Most Downloaded
A listing of the most downloaded air personalities.
The Airchecks Channel™ Updated: 05-16-08
A playlist of the newest major market air personalities added to the Aircheck Library.
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Today in History, Battle of the Sexes, Bits & Stunts, Interviews and
Guests, Games, Phone Topics, Trivia, Comedy Lists and more.
PrepNet™ Market Exclusive
Market exclusive interactive show prep network. Tap into the brains
of radio's brightest, most creative, best-rated talent.
Recorded Audio Bits Updated: 05-15-08
Produced bits, parodies and fake commericals, ready to air in the
MP3 format.
Straight From The Mouth Updated: 04-11-08
The Morning Mouth's monthly interview with
Chio.
Previous Mouth Interviews
Previous Morning Mouth interviews with Rick Dees, Steve & DC, Scott &
Todd, Kevin & Bean, Mancow... the list goes on and on.
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ABC News Radio: William Shatner joins Hilarie Barsky on ''Good Morning America Radio'' to discuss his new book ''Up Till Now: The Autobiography.'' |
Jones Radio Networks' Hot AC Assistant OM/MD Chad Blake caught up with The B-52's during a performance in Denver. L-R: B-52's Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson, Blake and Kate Pierson. |
KFTK-FM/St. Louis: Afternoon host Dave Glover and Rams quarterback raised over $202,000 to update the James S. McDonnell USO facility at St. Louis-Lambert International. |
Marketing & Promotion
- Promotions Monitor™ 500 Stations Cataloged
A comprehensive daily snapshot of promotions airing on the country's hottest
stations. Plus, our staff takes an upclose look at contests, sales promotions,
marketing plans, and successful campaigns in the top 100 markets. Stations
profiled in the latest edition include:
- Promotions Spotlight
Updated: 05-15-08
Especially creative and worthwhile promotions from the country's top radio
stations -- detailed and reviewed by RADIO ONLINE's editorial department,
including:
- Fast Ideas & Promotions
Radio's largest database of promotional ideas to generate revenue,
create contests and maximize marketing.
- Promotions Database Updated: 05-15-08
Contests, sales promotions, marketing plans, holiday promotions,
outdoor campaigns and more.
- Promotional Planner
A month-by-month breakout of events, special weeks, important days and
wacky events.
- Promotions Wire Updated: 05-12-08
Press releases regarding on-air promotions & events from U.S. radio stations,
radio networks and syndicators.
- Produced Promos
Updated: 06-23-06
An audio directory of creative clips and hot promotional ideas.
News & Information
- Daily News & Headlines Updated: 05-16-08
The day's top news stories, changes/moves and business news -- including the latest
on major market GM's, PD's and format changes.
- Changes & Moves
Updated: 05-16-08
PD's, MD's, Production Directors, Promotion Directors and Air Talent.
- Top News Stories
Updated: 05-16-08
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Radio Ratings & Trends
- Arbitron Ratings Updated: 05-09-08
Persons 12+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight, quarter-hour shares,
metro survey area rankings for the top 287 rated markets.
- Arbitron Schedule
Arbitron's radio delivery schedule.
- Media Montiors Spot Ten Updated: 05-12-08
Media Monitors' weekly Spot Ten charts compiled from the top U.S. radio markets.
- Top Box Office
The top 20 movies and their box office totals.
- Television Ratings
The top 20 television shows according to Nielsen Media Research.
Job Opportunities
- Job Openings Updated: 05-16-08
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