More Negative Press for Cumulus Media. Bat-Signal from Talk Radio. Cooke writes that Nielsen still rewards horizontal maintenance. The show aired at 7: The news that Apple is opening up in-episode analytics for its podcasts could be good or bad news for those selling ads on their podcasts, depending on how compelling those podcasts are.

Obviously, this gives advertisers much more information than simply that the podcast was downloaded or listened to…. SiriusXM presents exclusive national radio coverage of the th U. Live coverage begins each day at Mesnik is president of The Mesnik Group and the former longtime VP of corporate communications for Beasley Media Group. The MIW Group is a volunteer organization helping women in the industry develop strong management and leadership skills and advocating the advancement of women to senior positions in radio broadcasting.

Gallagher at Greatest Generation Celebration. The black-tie event celebrates individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served America during the World War II years. Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw — author of the book The Greatest Generation — served as emcee. Pictured above is Salem Radio Network talk show host Mike Gallagher third from left hosting listeners from Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia and South Carolina.

WFAN, New York Personality Richard Neer Enjoying Growing Alternative Career as Murder Mystery Author. The subtext is all radio — the financial troubles our industry faces and the extreme measures some are willing to take to save their careers.

See if you can identify some of the real people that the characters are based on and catch all the subtle music references woven throughout.

By the way, TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison plays himself in the book. Neer has an extraordinary half-century career as a pioneer in both album rock and sports talk radio.

Many TALKERS readers will remember his best-selling work of non-fiction, FM: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio Villard, Music Radio News and Career Moves. I love the Bay Area and being part of the legacy of such a heritage radio station as KFOG!

KNIX, Phoenix APD and music director Anthony Allena. The event included performances by DJ KhaledHalseyMiley Cyrus, Backstreet BoysFifth HarmonyNoah CyrusTinashe and Luis Fonsi. Getty Images for iHeartRadio. WKNR, Cleveland Cuts Sabrina Parr After She Accuses Browns Draft Pick of Substance Abuse. According to a story at Cleveland. Cumulus Announces Promotion, Contract Extension in Chicago. Hanson has been serving as PD for WKQX and is VP of programming, rock formats — positions he will maintain.

At the same time, the company announces that WLS-FM programmer Brian Thomas is given a multi-year contract extension. Thomas also serves Cumulus as corporate program director for the country format and is VP, programming, classic hits. The study was the result of interviews with moms — defined as a woman with at least one child living at home — and explores their media habits.

As Cooke points out, moms are the Secretary of the family Treasury and that makes them desirable targets for marketers. To see how the media habits of moms are evolving, check out the story here. At 2 this week was the GOP plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. It is published every Friday at Talkers. The Fourth Annual Unite IE Conservative Conference in Riverside. Pictured above are some of the participants in the recent KTIE, San Bernardino-produced Unite IE Conservative Conference — this year recognizing the first days of the Trump Administration — at the Riverside Convention Center.

This agreement allows us to expand our reach to a whole new group of listeners who may not have considered listening to our podcasts previously. At SiriusXMtwo shows are added to the SiriusXM Progress channel. Obeidallah previously hosted a one-hour program on the SiriusXM Insight channel…. This comes at the same time as SiriusXM announces that Karen Hunterwho is an award-winning journalist and hosts a SiriusXM program, is taking on an expanded role as a programming consultant to the Urban View channel.

Covering the Symetra Tour in Greenwood, South Carolina. WCRS, Greenwood, South Carolina owner and talk personality Anne Eller right is pictured here with year-old Danish golfer Nanna Madsen left at the Symetra Tour at the Links of Stoney Point Golf Course. Eller says the young golfer has already won one tournament on the tour and hopes this will be a launch into the LPGA.

Longtime New York and SiriusXM rock radio personality Dan Neer is launching his new website DanNeer. Podcast 27 is ready for your listening pleasure! Also find my latest National Interview Shows like the new Paul McCartney interview, and coming soon, Roger Watersas well as all past shows. The Tom Kent Radio Network brings radio pro Harve Alan aboard to oversee its digital initiative. Other than our website and our request lines, we have never used social media.

Emmis Reports Fiscal Q4 Radio Revenue Down 6. Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corporation announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full-year ending February 28, Louis outperformed their markets, with St.

During the fourth quarter, Emmis closed on the sale of its Terre Haute radio cluster and the sale of Los AngelesAtlantaCincinnatiand Orange Coast magazines. Our industry needs a catalyst and we remain convinced we have it in NextRadio. The NextRadio-developed Dial Report, which provides robust data measurement and big data analytics for radio campaigns, has been a huge hit with advertisers and agencies since its introduction in January of this year.

Saga Communications Leaves TV Biz; Buys Seven Radio Stations in Charleston and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Saga expects this transaction to close in the third quarter of Concurrent with that is the addition of Steve McNair to the New Orleans cluster as market president.

The program launched in We are thrilled to be working with Cumulus Media once again. He joined the station early last month to host the 6: Trump Comey Firing Aftermath, Trump-Lavrov Meeting, W. Trump Days Event Draws Full House in Sarasota. The event was sponsored by Salem-owned stations WGUL-AM and WLSS-AM. Everything he touched, everyone he met, everything he did was better because of him. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife and daughter and to his entire family. He spent a decade at WALK, Long Island.

He joined KSAN inbut left when it flipped to country in I volunteered, got the job, and went on to have the most rewarding career in radio. I have been so lucky all these years to have worked with the most incredible people at many legendary radio stations, and with the best radio listeners on the planet. Kara Leigh will continue to serve as the producer and co-host for the new show, taking on a larger role and presenting a strong female voice….

At CHR KLUC, Las Vegas CBS RADIO announces midday personality Jon Que is inked to a contract extension and takes on the added duties of music director for KLUC and assistant program director and music director for WIBC, Indy Lays Out New Programming Lineup.

Now, the station announces the complete programming changes — effective June 12 — that come with filling his role. Morning drive host Tony Katz adds a two-hour, He will continue to host a weekend show and be a regular contributor to wibc.

Tomi Lahren and TheBlaze Settle.

That move apparently rankled Beck and TheBlaze management. She claimed that as a result, she was fired and kept from her Facebook page. TheBlaze countersued, claiming Lahren was not fired but actually suspended with pay and that Lahren was in violation of her employment agreement. Now, both sides agree to a settlement in which she gains control of her Facebook page and she agrees to return video she shot for TheBlaze to the organization.

The rest of the settlement terms are confidential. Free Speech, the Law, and Alex Jones. TALKERS magazine legal editor Steven J. Hugh Hewitt to Host Bold Gold Foundation Event. The Foundation, formed by Bold Gold Media Group president Vince Benedettois working to help young professionals enter broadcast media fields, with an emphasis on news and talk formats. A shakeup takes place at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC as the board of trustees, by a unanimous vote, asks for and receives the resignation of president and CEO Jim DeMint.

The board then elected founder Ed Feulner president and CEO while it searches for a permanent successor. While the organization has seen many successes, Jim DeMint and a handful of his closest advisers failed to resolve these problems.

Dahl hopes to be back on the radio next week…. KGLO news director Bob Fisher picked up 10 awards, including three 1st place honors. Joseph Galichiato its Saturday program schedule…. The nationally syndicated Lars Larson show also is added to the program lineup at KSIS-AM. Yesterday, we reported that SVP of programming and rock WEBN and CHR WKFS programmer Bo Matthews had been let go….

Our partnership will extend this impressive performance coast to coast. The four-hour program will feature band members Karen FairchildKimberly SchlapmanJimi Westbrookand Phillip Sweet. RTDNA Establishes Voice of the First Amendment Task Force. Freedom of the press helps ensure a check on government and helps America stay free.

They will discuss recent threats to press freedom and begin to develop a strategic plan to protect and promote the vital role of journalism. A piece in Philly. Derrick Martin Appointed Region President for iHM St.

Moving from his market president position with iHeartMedia in Norfolk, Derrick Martin returns to the St. Louis area to serve as region president for the St. Louis Region that includes 33 radio stations in St. Louis Region in this important role leading our brands. He has a proven track record of success and understands how to build and maintain a strong culture that rewards innovation and team work.

Beasley Promotes Steve Meyers. Rising from his director of digital operations with Greater Media to executive vice president of digital for Beasley Broadcast Group is Steve Meyers.

Our digital landscape has brought such a unique opportunity to the media space, and combined with our strong Beasley brands, we are creating an outstanding formula for continued growth and success. Sports Radio and FOX Sports Radio Networkin addition to handling play-by-play duties for Fox Sports and The Big Ten Network. His ability to carry a daily sports show and his highly successful achievements in other national broadcast platforms from Los Angeles to Chicago are truly impressive.

The piece notes that Cantore has made references in the past to not being a fan of big league team sports and questions what management is expecting of his 6: Read the San Diego Reader story here …. Talk media personality Joe Madison is being honored by his alma mater Washington University in St. Granahan is an award-winning journalist who joined WPRO in as host of the morning show.

Medved Broadcasts from Scottsdale. He also autographed copies of his new bestseller The American Miracle for fans. At one point, Harrison asks Hannity if it was true that he could corroborate that Trump had told him he was against the Iraq War early on — as the then-candidate stated in one of the presidential debates with Hillary Clinton. Hannity answered that, yes, it was true and that he and Trump had engaged in a number of private conversations and passionate debates over their differences of opinion at that point as to the merits of the U.

To listen to an excerpt from the interview, please click here. Sean Hannity to Receive the TALKERS Freedom of Speech Award.

The editorial board of TALKERS announces that Premiere Networks and Fox News Channel talk show host Sean Hannity is going to be the recipient of the TALKERS Freedom of Speech Award. The Freedom of Speech Award is the longest-running and most prestigious honor annually bestowed by the publication upon a member of the greater broadcasting community, although not always the most popular.

Without it, this would not be the country we believe it to be in our minds and hearts. It is clearly the most important element that makes American talk media vibrant, alive and indispensable. Jeff Kapugi Joins iHeartMedia as Regional SVP of Programming for DC-Baltimore.

Programming pro Jeff Kapugi and iHeartMedia work out a deal to bring Kapugi into the company as regional senior vice president of programming for the Washington and Baltimore markets.

Having worked with him previously, I have firsthand knowledge of his exceptional skills and incredible character. Bohannon to Lead Cumulus Memphis. More Music Radio News and Career Moves. The Hubbard Radio alt rocker moves jock Ian Camfield from AMs to middays Ian has got the ball rolling and will be great in middays. We are thrilled with the new lineup. The new alternative rock outlet will feature on-air personalities Wells AdamsGabby Sanderson and Battle.

Miranda Lambert Visits with Elaina Smith. The event saw some country music stars visit with country radio personalities at the Lucky Live Lounge at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Cumulus Media and Westwood One served as the official national radio partners for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards. Young was a year staffer at WYCD. Young leaves behind her husband Jeff Youngdaughter Gina Holmes Millsand a stepdaughter Alexa Young.

After the show aired, Hannity Tweeted complaints about the editing of the program. I also gave many examples of how liberalism has failed. The program is being hosted by Washington Examiner reporter Salena Zito.

She is also a columnist at the New York Post and serves as a contributor for CNN. She spent much of the last 12 years with the Pittsburgh Tribune Review as both a reporter and columnist covering national politics. It features Salem Radio Network hosts Hugh Hewitt and Dennis Prager with moderator Ed Morrissey from HotAir. The event is one of 18 that will be taking place in markets including: Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, and Philadelphia.

No, not Orson Welles…baseball! Media consultant Holland Cooke writes today that the evidence of how beneficial baseball play-by-play is to radio is overwhelming. But, now the games are available in numerous other places. WGN, Chicago morning drive personality Steve Cochran returned to the air this morning after spending two days in the hospital being treated for blood clots in his lungs.

Chicago media writer Robert Feder writes that Cochran had been under care for bronchitis and shortness of breath. Diane Look, Wife of WFHR PD and AM Host Bob Look Slain in Wisconsin Shootings. Diane Look, a staffer at Marathon Savings Bank, died along with fellow bank worker Karen Barclay after Nengmy Vang showed up at the bank looking for his estranged wife, Naly Vangwho was not injured in the attack. Covering the White House Health Care Issue.

Clugton was in the Oval Office as part of the White House radio pool and was one of only four reporters to question President Trump directly. KIDO, Boise Morning Host Kevin Miller Guests on Harrison Podcast. Harrison and Miller discuss the nuts and bolts of doing local radio with all its many challenges and rewards in the era of Donald Trump …and then some. Roasting to Benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Pictured with McIntyre here is Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Busciano. WZAT, Savannah Flips to Hot AC. ESPN Moves Craig to Network PD; Ups Hurley to WEPN, New York PD. Sports programmer Justin Craig is promoted from PD of WEPN, New York to senior director, programming and operations for the ESPN Radio network.

Jonathan Winthropwho has previously served as a producer at WEPN, adds APD duties and continues to produce the Stephen A. KSCO, Santa Cruz Owner, Michael Zwerling. The station puts out a giant signal covering the Monterey Bay area as well as huge swath of Northern California territory. KSCO first went on the air in Zwerling has subsequently gained a national reputation for his unique ownership and management style that has turned KSCO into a dynamic combination of mostly locally produced content punctuated by carefully selected national programming.

In the hour-and-a-half interview conducted by TALKERS founder Michael HarrisonZwerling discusses what it has been like operating a conservatively oriented station featuring Rush Limbaugh in a predominantly liberal market. He talks about his early, quirky days in broadcasting, the nuts-and-bolts of local radio station ownership in the modern era, the pros and cons of carrying Limbaugh over the years, his late mother and locally beloved broadcaster, Kay Zwerlingand his remarkably lucrative relationship with the multi-level marketing health products company, Youngevity.

To listen to this candid dialogue with the man described by Michael Harrison as one of the most interesting and eccentric owners in radio today, please click here. His Red Wolf Broadcasting will operate the station and his regionally syndicated talk show — also heard in Charlotte and Greensboro — will be heard from 9: Other shows to air on the station include: Topics will include motorsports, day trips, cruise nights, technology in the car and more.

Rising Country Music Star Pens and Records Inspirational Patriot Song for Both Music and Talk Radio. Garnering attention across her fan base for years, the couple then tweaked the song in the wake of the presidential election, resulting in another IMEA Award for the independent artist. We repeated the slogan in the chorus of the version, since it was already a part of the original song, and more importantly felt strongly that God had given it to President Reagan, and now again to President Trump.

We face Washington and laugh out loud at the tragic comedy of politics, to throw our finest, most scathing satire at the feet of our not-so-elected politicians. To fight on with comedy…to offer the real fake news…to offer true alternative facts. Cities include Phoenix, Albuquerque, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Kent Brantley during the deadly outbreak. Brantley who risked their own lives as the Ebola outbreak claimed thousands of lives all around them, is a truly inspirational story that is the centerpiece of a stunning documentary.

TALKERS magazine Publishes the Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk. On Monday, March 13, we published the fifth annual TALKERS Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk — formally known as the Most Important Sports Talk Radio Hosts in America. This annual list is compiled and ranked by the editors of TALKERS magazine — with input from industry leaders. The reason for that is the partially subjective nature of the criteria combined with the enormous number of talented and successful sports talk hosts working in America.

Paring that pool of talent down to is no easy task! See the Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk here. We continue to be committed to providing the unparalleled radio experience that our fans have come to expect from us and will keep delivering for our fans at our new frequency. The event will feature Warner Music Nashville country singer and songwriter Michael Ray. Fame Is At Your Doorstep. Josh Turner Plays Stage 17 LIVE. The brand-new Cumulus Media New York performance space Stage 17 LIVE hosted country star Josh Turner on March Jesse Addy, Josh Turner; WNSH program director John Foxxand WNSH APD Mike Alan.

Salem Radio Network Makes Double White House Connection. Mike Carruthers Guests this Week on Harrison Podcast. It features a different guest and subject each week from a wide array of better living tips wrapped in a neat second package and has garnered a legion of loyal listeners. Longtime Oklahoma Media Figure and KTOK Host Mike McCarville Dies at In addition to hosting a talk show on KTOK, Oklahoma City during the s, Mike McCarville was columnist for numerous Oklahoma newspapers and an assistant news editor KWTV-TV, Oklahoma City.

At the time of his death he was publishing his conservative blog The McCarville Report. The Oklahoman reports McCarville had been battling an illness. The NAB and the NAB Education Foundation are presenting a forum on reporting on racially sensitive issues as part of its Awareness in Reporting series.

Lessons Learned From Reporting on the Frontlines. NASCAR and SiriusXM renew their broadcasting and marketing agreement through Now comes news that the station has reached an agreement to keep play-by-play personalities Jack Corrigan and Jerry Schemmel in the booth. Chris Crowley Named KGON, Portland PD. Leslie has been with the Midwest Communications adult contemporary station for the past 10 years….

After the show, the interactive laminates will provide concertgoers with a long-term experience with LOCASH through music, videos, real-time photos, tour updates, social links, and the ability to purchase tour merchandise through the free iDitty app and online e-commerce platform…. Our listeners seem to enjoy talking about parenting, food, culture, with a mix of politics as well.

We open up, we share our medical ailments, we brag on our kids, we discuss our fears and worries, we are usually the butt of our own jokes. The second factor is that we are a team, rather than just one guy talking. It makes for a show that dares to be funny, which makes for better entertainment. WUTQ, Utica Flips to Talk. It had also been simulcasting three hour-long newscasts from NBC affiliate WKTV-TV, and continues to air those at 5: Joining the program lineup are: Cumulus Re-Fi Plan Shot Down by Manhattan Judge.

On Friday, Cumulus Media got bad news from U. District Court Judge Katherine Polk Failla who ruled that Cumulus cannot use a revolving credit line from JPMorgan Chase to help reduce a portion of its debt. JPMorgan Chase disagreed that the revolver could be used for this purpose and the judge agreed.

Cumulus issued the following statement after receiving the news. We are making solid progress in our turnaround and remain focused on exploring strategies that would give us the runway needed to fully execute our plan. Focus affiliates are reaping revenue-generating benefits and relieving the stress on their traffic departments.

We are delighted to continue offering this opportunity to radio stations. Trump vs News Media, Muhammad Ali Jr. Live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Orlando. Also broadcasting this week from the NRB are SRN hosts Mike GallagherEric Metaxas and Larry Elder. Snell Appointed SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Augusta, Georgia.

At its Augusta, Georgia cluster, iHeartMedia names Tim Snella. Minnesota Fattzsenior vice president of programming.

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Also at iHeartMediaKid Jay is promoted from his music director role at KGGI, Riverside to program director for the station. WRNS, Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville, North Carolina morning host Jim Mantel is being inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame. Mantel has worked in radio for 35 years, beginning in West Texas at KNFM, KRYS, and KKBQ. He spent plus years hosting the morning show at WGAR, Cleveland. It announced a number of activities to commemorate the 10 th anniversary including: Round Four of January PPMs Released.

Austin, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Providence, Raleigh, Norfolk, Nashville, Greensboro, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Memphis, and Hartford. The latter is coming back from a. KBPA had been in the lead each month in calendar yearbefore seguing to second in October. Furthermore, with the The University of Texas at Austin outlet was a combined Remaining in that Emmis cluster, while talk KLBJ- AM is up by six-tenths 3. Meanwhile, KLBJ-AM ends three consecutive downward moves that accounted for a.

Talk cluster-mate WISN rebounds from a. Elsewhere in the talk arena, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee -owned WUWM is up seven-tenths 2.

Advancing in December by one-half share to 6. Dusting itself off from a Still staying in that Emmis cluster, talk WIBC 3. Owing to an increase of seven-tenths to 4. Not only does the public outlet more than double the size of that loss with an increase in January 6.

Conversely, owing to a WWDE gained a collective one-half share in back-to-back sweeps 4. Off eight-tenths via three successive slight negative moves 2.

Prior to a. By losing one-share to 4. Up or flat for the sixth consecutive time 0. Departing the top spot and seguing to fourth-place is iHeartMedia adult contemporary WMAG 6. Prior to reaching 5. Now in three straight declines Improving by six-tenths as well is hot AC sibling WRMF 7.

Off by seven-tenths and steady at 3 5. Prior to a modest one-tenth gain in November, WQIK was down two full-shares as a result of being without an increase since February 8. That follows a collective With a one-half share improvement to 6. In four successive declines 9. Even though co-owned WXMX improves by six-tenths 4.

On the flipside, a one-tenth decline notwithstanding 9. Back-to-back modest declines in August and September produced a combined loss of seven-tenths 8.

It was just a one ratings period residence at 1 for Entercom adult contemporary WRVR, which segues to third-place. A gain of one-half share to 5. Even though it gains back one-half of the After three straight regressions producing a collective Albeit that is off by more than eight shares Entering the September sweep, WRCH was on top for 15 straight ratings periods and 23 of the previous 24 but it decreased by Q4 Shows Profit for iHeartMedia.

The San Antonio-based radio giant announced its earnings for the fourth quarter of and the year as a whole and, for the first time in 27 quarters, the debt-laden company turned a profit. In firsts for both industries, iHeartMedia and outdoor are building out their data-rich analytics capabilities and programmatic ad-buying solutions to do business in the same way that the entire advertising industry is heading.

The Suit Against Howard Stern. Weisman takes a look at the lawsuit recently filed against SiriusXM personality Howard Stern and the IRS by a Massachusetts woman. As many broadcasters are aware, the FCC rules about airing phone calls do not apply to satellite radio. DGital Media Partners with Bill Bennett for Podcast. SAG-AFTRA — Too Little, Too Late. Read her piece here. Read the whole story here. TALKERS magazine News Notes. It is a fun and informative program, with numerous takeaways in each and every weekly episode.

Barling is not the only Kings critic to rail against the team for getting next to nothing in return for Cousins. Broadcasting Live from CPAC. Nationally syndicated radio host Mike Gallagher right hosts Milwaukee Country Sheriff David Clarke left on his Salem Radio Network program.

Gallagher is doing his program from the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Senator Ted Cruz R-TX and Heritage Foundation president Jim DeMint. Now is the Time for Radio Broadcasters to Get Serious About Podcasting.

To read the Mike Carruthers article, please click here. CBS RADIO Promotes Tim Roberts to VP of Country Programming. Andy Grammer to Perform at Golden Mike Award Ceremony. On Monday evening, the Broadcasters Foundation of America will hold the Golden Mike Award ceremony at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Performing at the annual black-tie gala will be BMI songwriter and S-Curve Records artist Andy Grammer. Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award will be retired president of Cox Media GroupBill Hoffman. For information on how to reserve a seat or a table, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation ator email info thebfoa. Round Two of January PPM Data Released. Washington, Boston, Detroit, Miami, Seattle, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Down in five consecutive sweeps resulting in a combined When it registered a 6.

Several spoken-word outlets in The Hub display significant gains including Boston University -owned WBUR 3. WGBH-FM had been down or flat the past three sweeps for a combined.

Prior to reaching 3. Following four straight negative trends that yielded a combined Debuting at 22 with a. Enjoying spikes of eight-tenths each are CBS Radio all-news WWJ 5. In six consecutive decreases 7.

Notching a one-half share increase as well is public WLRN 2. A gain of two tenths to 7. Down or flat for six straight sweeps for a combined Down or flat in each of the last four ratings periods for a cumulative. Two of the several contemporary Christian properties that are present in Phoenix show strong growth: Even though iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ erodes by nearly 10 full-shares Having faltered in five straight ratings periods for a combined Following four straight negative trends that produced a loss of two full-shares 8.

Spoken-word facilities do well in absorbing some of those available shares. This marks the first increase for WCCO since July; it was a combined. That ends the one sweep stay at the top for CBS Radio adult contemporary-turned hot AC KYXY 9. Following eight consecutive up or flat trends that produced a gain of eight-tenths 1. This curtails five straight downward trends for KFMB-FM that resulted in a combined This is the fifteenth straight time KGB is within three-share range 3.

After five consecutive positive trends for a cumulative full-share increase 5. Notwithstanding that it is off by Dusting itself off from a. As a result of eroding by Improving by one-half share 3. Without an increase in six consecutive sweeps for a cumulative As a result of a Among those swooping in for some of those available eight plus shares are spoken-word outlets public WYPR 2.

WBJC was down or flat the past four sweeps 1. Louis spoken-word outlets notching noteworthy improvements are CBS Radio heritage talker KMOX 5. Down or flat the past four sweeps for a CBS Reports Q4 and Full-Year Financials; CBS Presented as Discontinued Operation. The latter is due to the pending merger of CBS Radio with Entercom and it means that CBS did not present any revenue information or operating income metrics for the radio division. The combined company is expected to generate meaningful cost synergies within months after the merger.

The Company expects to complete the transaction in the second half ofsubject to customary closing conditions. The combined radio business will benefit from increased scale, stronger cash flow and real operational synergies which should drive higher profitability. The new company will also have the ability to pay an attractive dividend. Cumulus Extends Early Tender Date for Note Exchange.

Obviously not satisfied with the number of takers, the company is extending the early tender date to March 6 5: TALKERS Editorial Board Tackling Freedom of Speech Award Decision.

Sykes actually let his cool job in Milwaukee slide away rather than back down from his perception of the truth. A New Era in New York City. We look forward to bringing the combined assets of WMAL to this exciting, renewed partnership. NBA All-Star begins today and SiriusXM is offering coverage with special, live programming from New Orleans on its NBA Radio channel, in addition to the live broadcast of the 66th NBA All-Star Game.

Coverage will be hosted by Milwaukee Bucks guard Jason Terryformer players Eddie Johnson and Tim Legleras well as Frank IsolaJason JacksonJoel MeyersJustin Termine and Brian Geltzeiler …. Violent Tragedy Strikes Dominican Radio Station. Two radio journalists were shot dead and a third staffer was seriously wounded in a raid on a radio station in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Numerous news outlets are reporting that news presenter Luis Manuel Medina and station director Leonidas Martinez were killed when unidentified men entered the station and shot Medina while he read a newscast and Martinez as he sat in his office.

Medina was streaming his newscast live on Facebook at the time of the attack. It took place at radio station The AFP reports that the organization Reporters without Borders states that journalists that investigate corruption and the drug business are often the victims of violent attacks. Sports, Music, Politics and Talk Media. Richard Neer brings his diverse background as a legendary Big Apple music radio host WNEW-FMsports talker WFAN and best-selling author of the landmark book FM: The controversy over the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael T.

The performer and host lineups have been announced for the March 5 iHeartRadio Music Awards taking place at the Forum in Los Angeles. The evening will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and will air live on TBSTNT and truTV at 8: Katy PerryEd SheeranThe ChainsmokersStart forex brokerage company MendesThomas RhettNoah Cyrus and Big Seanin addition to the previously announced Stock trading doji Mars….

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SiriusXM announces the appointment of political analyst and former Hillary Clinton aide Zerlina Maxwell as director of progressive programming. In this new role, Maxwell is overseeing the editorial direction of the Kse stock market report channel.

Radio station operators currently using satellite AMC-8 degrees West Longitude have until June 30 to repoint their satellite dishes to migrate to the new AMC at degrees West Longitude. There are five networks that use AMC-8 and are moving their service to AMC LearfieldOrbital Media Networks OMNiPremiere NetworksSkyview Networks and Westwood Onein addition to syndicators who lease their satellite time from these five companies….

Trump Travel Ban Court Fight, Elizabeth Warren vs. Jeff Sessions, Trump and U. The actress and s icon made a rare, in-studio appearance with Stevens. The two talked about her work on the classic TV program, golfing with O. The Adams Radio Group cluster in Salisbury-Ocean City, Maryland has a new vice president and general manager. Paul Burton joins the company from the crosstown iHeartMedia cluster where he was vice president of sales. I have spent the past several months as the interim GM while searching for the right person to lead our organization in Delmarva.

Paul is that person. His excitement and commitment to excellence is second to none. With the excitement of seeing his father play music with Gunhill Road again, Eric sought to document the performance. They were billed with Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary that night, along with many other legendary musicians, but what the future held lyric maker money pharrell shake unknown.

Eric convinced co-director Benjamin Friedberg to join him on gft forex options unique journey of creating a documentary following the return of Gunhill Road. They opened for some of the greatest acts in history, including George CarlinBette MidlerSoupy SalesJim CroceLily TomlinPocothe Carpentersand many more.

As a band, one could say they failed. The band played a special concert earn money tossing pizza dough its fans at the nearby Santa Barbara club, The Red Piano, following the screening of the film.

Eric Goldrich tell TALKERS that plans are in the works to showcase the documentary at other film festivals around the country and eventually find it a home on one of the cable or internet film channels. To view the trailer for the film, please click here. Pictured back row l-r: Gunhill Road members Steve Goldrich and Paul Reichand KTYD-FM morning co-hosts Lin Aubuchon and David Perry.

Gunhill Road member Glenn Leopold. CBS Radio Signs Jim Rome to Multi-Year Extension. Sports talk personality Jim Rome and CBS Radio have come to terms on a new, multi-year deal. Rome jumped from Premiere Taxable stock options back in January of to be one of the lead talents on the then-new CBS Sports Radio network.

Philly Sports Talker Signs with WIP-FM. Additionally, Marks will anchor weekday Phillies pre-game and post-game coverage, provide content for CBSPhilly. Conservative media figure Hugh Hewitt adds another gig — and media outlet — to his resume. The Salem Radio Network talk host is signing on with The Washington Post as a regular opinion columnist. She is not only a bright, high energy, and plugged-in broadcaster, she brings a broad reservoir of life experiences.

Comrex to Unveil New Portable Audio IP Codec at NAB This new unit pictured at rightbuilds on the year legacy of the ACCESS Portable. However, this unit adds an audio channel, a larger touch screen, and a digital mixing stage. The ACCESS NX includes a dedicated stereo line input, in addition to a pair of XLR switchable audio inputs. CrossLock intelligently monitors network connections and adjusts data allotment in real-time. The features on the ACCESS NX include: The book tells the story of the July 13, fire on the island of Nantucket and the challenges the whaling town faced rebuilding after the devastation….

The premier episode features Jeff BellWorld Class American Bartender of the Year…. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic pain killer that cbot trading holidays 2013 become a popular street drug.

During this five-part investigation, Thomas goes inside a Drug Enforcement Administration drug lab, participates in law enforcement ride-alongs, and meets with survivors struggling to stay clean. Otis is psyched about his new gig. The show airing Sundays from The concert will feature Steve AokiKrewellaCash Cashand Grandtheft …. The Westwood One Backstage Live at the GRAMMYS weekend will include live performances from Columbia recording artist and multiple GRAMMY Award-winners TrainRepublic recording artist Marian Hilland Hollywood Records recording artist Ocean Park Standoff.

The events take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Thursday from 3: The annual Super Bowl-related battle between Dick Broadcasting air personalities got even crazier this year. Each year WKZL, Greensboro personality and operations manager Jason Goodmana. Both jocks spent a small fortune trying to outdo each other. Check out the billboard Goodman rented to park outside the WKRR studios! Win the contest by having more friends and co-workers over than your opponent, thus proving Party Superiority!

Goodman was declared winner by acclamation…. The contest is simple: When listeners hear a cast member — Jason BaileySouthside SteveBrandi Britain or Digi-Dude Nate — on the show sucking as in performing poorly chicago board of trade corn futures prices, they phone in and call them out on it.

Managing editor Mike Kinosian presents a look at the performances of hot AC-formatted stations based on the Holiday PPM survey from Nielsen Audio. See it all here. It is unedited, ad-libbed, and free-form. I think my personality fits the FOX ecosystem a little better than the current ESPN ecosystem, which has gotten much more politically correct in the last several years. The buyer is CMG Coastal Carolina and Beasley Media Group says it will use the cash to pay down debt.

The earn a binary options is really pay affected are: CMG Coastal Carolina, which is affiliated with Curtis Media Groupintends to spin off WNCT-FM to Inner Banks Media, LLC.

Last November we completed the accretive acquisition of Greater Media, adding 17 stations net of divestitures and four attractive new markets to our operating footprint. We are making continued progress with the integration of the new stations as we apply our proven strategies that focus on strong core programming and targeted localism to support ratings and market leadership.

We are confident that the stations being divested will continue to offer listeners in Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville great local programming. As for its subscriber numbers, SiriusXM reports a net subscriber growth of 1.

It now reports more than 31 million subscribers with nearly 26 million self-paying subscribers. We finished ahead of our guidance across the board, with record revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. With more than 31 million subscribers, SiriusXM has never had more paying customers. Both sides feel embattled. The travel order banning people coming into the U. At 2 was the nomination of Neil Gorsuch for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. Coming in at 3 was the violent protests at UC-Berkeley over the planned speech by Breitbart editor Investment brokers new zealand Yiannopoulosfollowed by the U.

Rick Thomas to Oversee Operations at CMG Tampa. Rick is a successful and innovative leader in our business with an exceptional track record. Nationally syndicated talk show host Mike Gallagher pictured here poses for a photo with a young Guatemalan girl during his trip to the Central American Nation. The Salem Radio Network personality is there this week with fellow SRN hosts Larry Elder and Mark Davis in the company of international relief agency Food For The Poor ….

Longtime ABC News Radio Staffer Bob Benson Passes. Benson started in radio while still in high school. InBenson launched AP Xetra trading holidays 2016 in Washington. He returned to ABC as vice president of ABC News, managing the news and sports for the radio networks.

Harrison and Bernstein explore the characteristics, habits and challenges facing Millennials with a focus on those considering careers in the media. In the Minneapolis market, Cumulus Media announces that on-air pro Zannie K.

On Sunday, Bryan will sing the national anthem before the Super Bowl LI broadcast…. WSCR, Chicago Unveils New Lineup; Windy City Native Parkins Comes Back from KCSP, Kansas City.

Chicago native and recent six- year KCSP, Kansas City sports talk host Danny Parkins is heading home to partner with Matt Spiegel to co-host the 9: Current midday personality Jason Goff moves to the afternoon drive slot 1: The boy had made a homemade electronic device in a small briefcase using parts from a clock and batteries that he brought to school to show his teacher.

The teacher mistook it for a bomb and called authorities. He was initially charged with making a hoax bomb but charges were soon dropped. But the media attention to the case made it a viral story. Regardless, under a Texas anti-SLAPP suit measure, a Texas judge dismissed the complaints against all except Shapiro, whose motion-to-dismiss hearing will take place on January NBC News is reporting that the family intends to appeal the dismissals.

The New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards is now open for entries. Storytelling, the power of the individual voice, and the immediacy of the medium — all testify to the universal language of radio. And so, every year we augment our categories not only to be in sync with the industry but in order to stay ahead of the curve as visionaries around the world raise the bar of what is possible. Best Live News Special and Heroes Documentary. NYF also added two new podcast categories russian sks aftermarket stocks Music and Personal Lives.

This year New York Festivals Radio Awards adds two new members to the Advisory Board: Their guidance insures that the competition is relevant and in step with the ever-changing radio industry. For information about submitting entries, click here.

Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic Crown Forumhas cracked the top 10 in The New York Times Bestseller list in the religion, spirituality and faith category. Read more about the book here. Talk Media Network Names Willis Damalt to Senior Affiliate Relations Post.

Affiliate relations pro Willis Damalt joins talk radio programming syndicator Talk Media Network as senior affiliate relations representative. During his career, Damalt has served with the WOR Network as senior director of affiliate relations, at USRNand SFX.

The show, dedicated to business and fashion, has been airing Saturday evenings from Auriemma is on the verge of breaking his own record of consecutive wins with his UConn Lady Huskies. On January 10, Auriemma coached his team to its 90th consecutive win — tying the record his teams set in Call for entry for the 26th annual Radio Mercury Awards is now open. Entries are being accepted mossberg 702 plinkster parts for sale outstanding creative spots, campaigns and innovative radio work from advertising agencies, radio stations, production companies, colleges, universities, and advertisers.

Winners will be announced at the Radio Mercury Awards event on June 1 in New York…. Debbie Mazella Named Program Director at AC WMGQ, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Clair Metropark on Saturday, January Memorial Set for Legendary KLOS, Los Angeles Personality Bob Coburn.

A memorial service for Bob Coburn is set for Saturday, January 21 at Malibu Presbyterian Church in Malibu, California at 2: The service will be followed by a reception at Ollo Restaurant in Malibu. If attending, you are asked to RSVP either via Rockline gmail. Coburn died in December at age 68 etrade stock screener a battle with lung cancer.

When Jerry Del Colliano predicted the death of talk radio would come inI asked him what he thought about the format in general, and he admitted he hated it. Kim Guthrie Named to Replace Retiring Bill Hoffman as President of Cox Media Group.

After 38 years with CoxBill Hoffman is retiring from his Cox Media Group president post at the end of the year. Taking over in January will be current executive vice president of national ad platforms and president of Cox Reps, Kim Guthrie. She is a natural fit to ensure Cox Media Group continues to deliver innovative products and compelling news content.

According the report, the bulk of the proceeds would be paid back to parent CBS Corp. Lew Dickey Pens Book on Changing Media Landscape. The book is published by Tourbillion International — a subsidiary of the Dickey family-owned Modern Luxury Media — and is titled, The New Modern Media — Remaking Media for a Mobile Culture.

We now know what Lew Dickey has been doing since he was ousted from the Cumulus CEO role last year. It makes the case for the importance of distribution as a key driver of firm value in the legacy media business model, be it a newspaper, magazine, record label, television network, local broadcast television or radio station. Mike Gallagher Broadcasts from Hofstra University.

So, it is a thrill to bring my audience into the final hours of preparation for this historic debate which is expected to draw million or more via radio and TV. Alan Henry Memoir Published. One of the progenitors of modern day talk radio and the all-news formats has written his memoir. An Indelible Signature on Radio Television Cable. Pyne had just been fired by crosstown KABC. Henry and programmer Jim Lightfoot gave Pyne control over his show content and the program took off, eventually being syndicated to more than radio stations.

He was named sales manager of the station and, although it took a while to bring advertisers around, history reveals its eventual success. Matt Mosley leaves the station and his afternoon drive partner Tim Cowlishaw.

Midday personality Mark Friedman also exits the station where he co-hosted with Steve Dennis. There are rumors in the gold coast stock brokers that Dennis will join Cowlishaw in afternoons and Jean-Jacques Taylor and Will Chambers will take over the midday show….

GatesAir announces three important wins in Vietnam that signify the over-the-air TV and radio transformation taking shape across the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnam Television recently placed two orders for transmitter network expansions. On the radio side, Vietnam is investing in existing FM infrastructure with improvement and expansion projects.

The Yappy Tour Rolls On. She has already appeared on more than 25 local and syndicated programs. KSPN, Los Angeles Revamps Programming; Live and Local Lineup Launches September While it appears that Travis Rodgers is off the station, Kelvin Washington moves to afternoons — 3: Fans want context and analysis after our L.

Cumulus Media Files with SEC to Ask Shareholders for Reverse Stock Split. If shareholders who got the most money kobe or lebron, 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.

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ESPN Radio Announces NBA Broadcasts. ESPN Radio will also broadcast All-Star Game events plus playoffs and the NBA Finals. This season, games are also being made available via the ESPN app. Marc Kestecher makes his debut as the primary play-by-play voice, alongside analyst Jon Business brokers in stockton cawith P. Carlesimo and Kara Lawson returning for select games.

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The team pictured at right is from CBS Radio News and among the four news pros, they have covered 24 national political conventions. The CBS Radio News correspondents are from l-r: Steve DorseySteve PortnoyDan Raviv and Steve Futterman. Also in Cleveland is Salem Radio Network. SRN hosts broadcasting from Cleveland will include: Hugh HewittMike GallagherDennis PragerEric MetaxasMichael Medved and Larry Elder. The Westwood One News convention team includes correspondents Bob CostantiniJim RoopeAlan Scaia and Karin Caifa among its reporter and producer crew.

Chas Henry will anchor long-form coverage and Michael Toscano will anchor evening short-form special reports. The team will operate from its Westwood One News broadcast booths inside the arena pictured at right.

Less than a year after sports media personality Colin Cowherd joined FOX Sports from ESPNhis nationally syndicated radio show on FOX Sports Radioa division of How to trade in stocks + livermore + free Networksgets its th affiliate station.

WINZ, Miami; KHHO, Seattle; KGME, Phoenix; KDSP, Denver; and KFXX, Portland. We look forward to reaching many more milestones together. The support is so extensive that it only makes me want to work harder and this is just the beginning. Gow Media Teams with SB Nation for New Sports Audio Content. Sports Radio as of August 1. At that time, the sports radio network with re-brand as SB Nation Radio.

SB Nation is a digital sports brand operated by Vox Media. This is the tone and energy audiences will hear on SB Nation Radio.

The deal with Learfield runs through …. Today begins the 4th annual Kentucky Broadcasters Association Western Kentucky University Radio Talent Institute with 35 broadcasters discovering and preparing young talent with a strong desire to be in the broadcast industry. Twenty four students from across the state and region have been accepted into the Institute and all will be taking the RAB course to become certified as Radio Marketing Professionals. Some of the guest professional faculty are: Broadcast Veteran Mike Siegel Publishes Book About Pivotal Period in Talk Radio History.

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Siegel, who currently hosts a national show distributed by Genesis Communications Network GCN and does part-time and fill-in work for WRKO, Boston, is available for interviews. He can be emailed at mikesiegel yahoo. The NAB issued the following statement: Ultimately, NAB hopes the five-member FCC, Congress, or the courts end this indefensible FCC charade, and that meaningful ownership reform is adopted for the benefit of the millions of Americans reliant on free and local broadcasting.

UeckerReceiver of the estate of Pappas Radio California, to operate KTRB. Hugh Hewitt3: What Exactly IS a Saxo bank - forex trading Harrison expresses two perspectives on the concept. Harrison says that the vinyl phonograph record was an early version of a pre-Internet-era podcast insomuch as the consumer could buy the file and then have access to play it on demand without having to make an appointment or be subject to the whims of a DJ or playlist by waiting to hear it on the radio.

KARN, Little Rock News Anchor Donna Kelley Dies at Donna was at her happiest when she was working on a news story and never let anything keep her from getting her job done. She was a friend to everyone she worked with. We will all miss her. Morning news personality Gary DiGiuseppe died in a car crash on June 1 after a driver traveling the wrong direction on I crashed into his car.

He suggests that what might serve clients better than the cryptically worded claims or annoying splash ads is a well-done radio campaign using the techniques that have worked so effectively for the medium over the years. Health and Wellness Syndicated Host Optimistic About State of Radio Industry in Mixed Media Environment. Quality weekend programming is seeing an increasing audience and the locking in of frequencies.

Three nationally syndicated shows from Genesis Communications Network add new affiliates: Producer Tom Delach left and host John Trout right show off their Bronze Trophy from the New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards. TALKERS Video Presentations Launch Today!

A special feature presenting Livestream video recordings of the recent TALKERS Bridging the Generations gathering launches today on Talkers.

To view this must-see presentation, please click here. Indeed, as Judge Williams put it: Singer Bo Bice Guest Hosts on WYAY, Atlanta. As part of the initiative, three listeners with little or no professional radio experience have participated weekly in the Wednesday Radio Fantasy Camp. Each given one hour between 9: Not just experienced or seasoned personalities. Casting Call affords the opportunity to discuss option trading sinclair issues from all the unique perspectives that make up the fabric of buy lloyds tsb share price metro area lifestyle.

Orlando Host Jim Turner Suspended from WBZW for Anti-Gay Facebook Post. His presence remains on the WBZW website. Cumulus Media Ousts Market Manager John Sutherland in Providence Market. This report comes from GoLocalProv. Sutherland replaced Barbara Hayneswho managed the five-station cluster for the previous 10 years. Sports Talk Format Seeing Seasonal Surge. This monthly report from Nielsen Audio based on data from its PPM survey shows sports talk seeing a seasonal, format-wide ratings uptick.

Moreover, the May PPM numbers show audience share up slightly compared to previous May reports. The share among audience climbed from 3. Pubcaster WBUR, Boston Transforms Website for Mobile Users. Our new responsive large cap market capitalization transforms WBUR. The site was designed by Boston-based firm Upstatementusing React, the open-source JavaScript coding language created by Facebook.

A couple of Salem Radio Network notes to report: The Bacons are on tour as The Bacon Brothers Band. Kevin Bacon, Medved, and Michael Bacon…. Neuhoff Media CEO Beth Neuhoff is named recipient of the Vincent T. Wasilewski Broadcaster of the Year honor from the Illinois Broadcasters Association. She continues to support local broadcasting and the interests of broadcasters. Cox Media Group Orlando Holds Live Roundtable Discussion on All Six Stations.

The program aired on all Cox Media Group stations in the market and will include the following talent: Talk and News Radio respond to Orlando Massacre.

The early Sunday morning assault on unsuspecting club-goers in Orlando is turning out to be the deadliest mass shooting in America, carried out by a suspected militant Islamist. Most Americans woke up to news of the massacre on Sunday morning and network radio news was on top of the story, updating the details as they became available.

Salem Radio Network nationally syndicated talk host Mike Gallagher is pictured at right at a vigil for the victims in a park a short distance from the scene of the crime — the Pulse nightclub.

CBS Radio News correspondent Jim Krasula is pictured at left on Orange Avenue in Orlando — a half block from the Pulse nightclub. Krasula was joined by colleagues Peter King and Steve Futterman as CBS Radio News provided long and short form coverage of the crime. Nielsen Audio Releases Fourth Round of May PPM Data.

The fourth of four rounds of May PPM ratings data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: The May survey period covered April 21 to May PoliticoBreitbartBuzzFeedMediaiteRealclearpoliticsand several other national sites picked up the story and several even properly credited my show!

Haute Mom Adrianna Costa Launches PodcastOne Show. Seacoast Media Group Launches Internet Radio Station in NH and Coastal Maine Market. New Hampshire-based Seacoast Media Group — a subsidiary of Pittsford, New York-based GateHouse Media — is launching an internet radio station branded Edge Radio. Seacoast publishes the Portsmouth Heraldthe Rochester Timesthe Hampton Unionthe Exeter News-Letterand Fosters Daily Democrat. The streaming station launched this morning at 6: District Court in Wisconsin in a class action by a woman alleging the station sent, using an auto-dialer, numerous texts to her TracFone without her permission.

Her TracFone contract required she be charged for every call or text sent or received. Nielsen Audio Releases Second Round of May PPM Data. The second of four rounds of May PPM ratings data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: In a tweet responding to comments made by Salem Radio Network syndicate talk host Hugh HewittTrump campaign adviser Dan Scavino suggests that if Hewitt continues his opposition to Donald Trump as the GOP nominee for president, the Republican National Committee should ban him from the convention.

Hewitt said on his radio show he believes the RNC should take steps to change the rules at the convention so that delegates will be free to vote for whomever they like. There are now 10 hours of local sports talk programming available to Raleigh fans via video now that Capitol Broadcasting is offering the service via WRALsportsfan. FOX Sports Radio will be on-site at the U.

Open in Oakmont, Pennsylvania next week with coverage of the championship by radio personalities Jay MohrSteve Gorman and JT the Brick. Over the weekend, national anchor Dan Beyer will provide updates to affiliates. See the Detroit News piece here. Corporate Realignment at Hubbard Forces SVP of Programming Greg Solk Out. The site reports that Greg Strassellwho also holds the SVP of programming title and joined the company last June, remains with Hubbard in that capacity. Nielsen Audio Releases Second Round of April PPM Data.

The second of four rounds of April PPM ratings data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: The April survey period covered March 24 to April Compass Media Networks and Mike Lupica to Produce Podcast. The collaboration is between Compass Media Networks and Hiltzik Creative the content production arm of Hiltzik Strategies and will result in a weekly, one-hour podcast featuring New York Daily News columnist Mike Lupica.

The essence of sports is conversation. The slide presentation indicates where various subcategories of Democrats, Republican and Independents can be reached via radio formats. Gallagher Scores Trump Interview. House Speaker Paul Ryan. Trump is understandably in great demand so I am very grateful he took time today to share his views with my listeners. Former WREC, Memphis Talk Host Mike Fleming Dead at Fleming, who began his career covering sports for the Memphis publication The Commercial Appealeventually moved into talk radio while also working in television production at WMC-TV, Memphis.

He hosted a talk show on WREC for many years, leaving the business in after his show was cancelled. Read his obit in the Appeal here. Michael Harrison Talks with British Morning Host Graham Mack About UK Radio. The conversation is sure to delight media freaks interested in the global perspective of mass communications and popular culture. Townsquare Media Reports Q1 Net Revenue Up 6. Excluding political advertising, net revenue in the Local Advertising segment was up 2.

We grew pro forma net revenue 6. Crowe Joins KNBR Programming Team. Read more from Holland Cooke here. Nielsen Audio Releases First Round of April PPM Data. The first of four rounds of April PPM ratings data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nassau-Suffolk Long IslandRiverside, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union New Jersey. Cool Radio Sales Opportunity. Salem Media Group is seeking an account executive to work at one of the finest broadcast companies in America!

One to three years of media sales experience a must. To apply, visit the company website here. Salem Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Having explored the topics of race, religion, minimum wage laws, gun rights and more via its KTTH AM Freedom Series, the station will tackle the hot-button issue of bathroom use rights at a June 29 public forum at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma.

Values, Safety and the Law. I have no doubt that this will provide another opportunity for our community, on all sides of the issue, the chance to come together for a meaningful discussion with an eye toward finding understanding. Production service Phantom Producer is awarded a U.

Krok pictured here at left with WIU professor Dr. It is a talk show, by talk show hosts, for the talk show industry… and it gets wonderfully wild, not to mention extremely fun and entertaining! Bridging the Generations set for Friday, May 20 on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.

For registration, hotel and sponsorship information, please click here. The Presidential Race Tops Talkers Ten TM for Week of April At 3 was increased Taliban activity in Afghanistan followed by the U.

Navy-Russian jets incident at 4. Nielsen Audio Releases Fourth Round of March PPM Data. The fourth of four rounds of March PPM ratings data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: The March survey period covered February 25 — March You can find the complete ratings from subscribing stations here. Nationally syndicated talk show host Mike Gallagher found himself in the middle of an unannounced protest against GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump at Grand Central Station in New York City.

He quickly began documenting the event with his phone and posted it to Facebook and Twitter. As thousands of anti-Donald Trump protesters rallied across the street from the Grand Hyatt Hotel where Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich were attending a black-tie fundraiser, Gallagher brought the breaking-news action to his listeners via video posts on Facebook and Twitter.

A new podcast launches today featuring sports media personality Doug Gottlieb. Inaugural Memorial Golf Classic on August 8 in memory of the WWLS late morning host who passed away last June.

Michael Savage to Host Trump; Threatens End of Support. Savage has now made it public that he will drop his support of Trump if the campaign is responsible for a story published by the National Enquirer accusing GOP opponent Senator Ted Cruz of having had extramarital affairs. Daliah Wachs to Close Practice; Takes Touro University Position.

Nurturing baby doctors into full grown doctors has always been my passion as well as partnering with community leaders to make medical awesome happen! The Story of God. Pictured here are Salem Radio Network personality Eric Metaxas left and actor Morgan Freeman right. Currently, Freeman plays the vice president of the U. Joining NPR in the newly created post chief digital officer is Thomas Hjelm.

He moves to NPR after a five-year stint with New York Public Radio where he headed up the digital strategy and operations. Jerry LewisJorge RamosBob SchiefferMichael J. FoxMary Tyler MooreRonald ReaganEdward R. MurrowBob HopeWalter Cronkite and Oprah Winfreyamong others. Cumulus Reports Q4 and Full-Year Numbers; Net Revenue Dipped 7.

The net revenue numbers for Cumulus Media were not pretty but there was no expectation that they would be. Other fourth quarter numbers reveal big drops in the digital sector - However, broadcast advertising was relatively flat - 0.

Breaking that down further, local advertising was flat - 0. Second, the company had a corporate culture characterized by a lack of focus, accountability, and collaboration and under-investment in human capital which collectively resulted in significant turnover and economic leakage. Third, revenue was meaningfully impacted by multi-year declines in ratings across the entire platform in part due to a command and control operating strategy that often ignored local market dynamics.

Members can read the whole transcript here. The Infinite Dial. Among some of the more interesting findings: The Presidential Race Tops Talkers Ten TM for Week of March At 2 was the Hillary Clinton private email server matter. Coming in at 3 was U. Garry Meier Enters Podcast World. According to a tip from Chicago media writer Robert FederWindy City radio legend Garry Meier is launching a new podcast on his garrymeier.

The first show will stream on Saturday night. Meier is hoping to build a subscriber base, converting the free listeners into paying customers. Initially, he will produce three one-hour shows per week for free. The debate was aired on CNN and the audio simulcast was provided by SRN. Gallagher is pictured here speaking with GOP frontrunner Donald Trump after the conclusion of the debate.

SRN personality Hugh Hewitt served on the CNN panel that questioned the four remaining GOP candidates. The story features Twitter messages from people announcing their unhappiness with the Fox and CNN coverage and desire to get analysis from LevinTV…. At the Kevin Adell -owned religious urban-targeted station WFDF, Detroit, Oakland county executive L. Patterson is a staunch conservative and Skinner is a liberal. Patterson is not being paid for his role on the program….

Saga Communications Net Revenue for Flat; Down 2. Comparing Q4 net revenue to the same period inthe company was down 2. Saga reports that free cash flow increased 2. Gross revenue without political increased 0. Station operating expense decreased 1. The Presidential Race, Battle Against Islamic State, Oberlin Prof. Controversy, Netanyahu Cancels White House Visit, U. Michael Harrison Explores a Wide Swath of Media Theory from Cave Painting to Virtual Reality.

NRG reports that podcast plays of the program tallied close to 17, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian recently spoke with Envision Networks -syndicated talk personality John Ziegler about the progress his Sunday evening show is making a year into its national distribution effort.

The three-hour show that features co-host Leah Brandon who also serves as WERC, Birmingham morning news anchor is currently heard on 22 affiliate stations — 15 of which are in the top 28 markets. Many stations are missing a fantastic opportunity to get their weekdays started in a strong way with this great reason for people to tune in on Sunday nights. I think this is a real missed opportunity for many stations around the country.

We would like to help them take advantage of that opportunity. If every medium market manager saw our ratings success in Louisville, they would be calling Envision immediately because it is a remarkable story. If content means anything, this show will be a huge success because our content is better than [that of anyone else]. We are the only show that together has a male and a female with the expansive and unique backgrounds that Leah Brandon and I have.

We are also the only show that can do both hard news and soft news in an informative and an entertaining way. No one else can bridge that gap. The SC combines poignant and honest opinion, mixed with a touch of sarcasm and satire, in ways that will appeal to listeners who still believe in the America envisioned by our Founding Fathers.

I believe we are a perfect fit for the Salem network. Sports talker KLWB, Lafayette, Louisiana is adding Houston Astros baseball to its programming this season.

According to Media Monitorsduring the last 10 days, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton ran the most spots on the radio with a total of 6, ads — 3, spots from her campaign, 2, spots from her Super PAC Priorities USA ACTION and another spots were purchased by the SEIU COPE Service Employees International Union ; Bernie Sanders was in second place with 4, spots of those, the National Nurses United Patient Protection PAC placed spots and the CWA Working Voices PAC added 68 spots; Ted Cruz was in third place airing 3, spots; from his campaign and 2, spots by the Keep The Promise I PAC; Donald Trump For President ran spots putting him in fourth place; and Marco Rubio cleared spots, with spots bought by the Super PAC Conservative Solutions and 53 spots by the Cuba Democracy Public Advocacy Corporation….

Dielectric will be at the NAB Show in Las Vegas in April displaying its purpose-engineered antennas and RF systems for TV and radio broadcasters. There it will display its new low- and high-power antennas to cover all power requirements; and a common case FM combiner that supports channel multiplexing across a lighter infrastructure.

Innovations include a panel antenna design for low-power broadcasters that reduces the size of the feed system by half, and a ring-style solution for high-power stations that greatly lowers the costs and complexity of sidemount installations. The result is high-quality engineering with a quicker return on investment for the broadcaster. In a panel discussion designed to serve as one of the informational centerpieces of the forthcoming TALKERS He is clearly one of the leading experts, movers and shakers in the rise of podcasting — not just as a medium of communication — but as a mighty extension and new platform for the growth of both advertising and subscription-driven digital broadcasting, journalism and entertainment.

That will be the focus of this intense panel discussion. Stand by as we announce the panel members over the coming days. Bridging the Generations will take place on Friday, May 20, on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. For more information see stories below. Nielsen Data Highlights Strengths of NCAA Tourney Radio Audience. The first study analyzed the NCAA listening audience in 48 Portable People Meter markets, examining reach accumulation across the entire NCAA basketball season.

Among the key findings are: See more from the study here. The annual rise in sports listening typically begins in the fall with the kick-off of college and professional football, the MLB postseason, and culminates in early February with the NFL playoffs. The listener share among persons increased to 4. Salem Radio Network Names Larry Elder Evening Host. Southern California-based Elder began his radio career on KABC, Los Angeles.

At digital audio aggregator TuneInKevin Straley is promoted from his VP of programming position to chief content officer. Straley — a longtime radio programmer with SiriusXM and WRKO, Boston — has been with TuneIn since The company says Straley will lead the content department and be responsible for content acquisition and strategy, and programming management.

It credits him for securing deals with the NFLMLBNHLNPRCNN and more…. Variety senior vice president and awards editor Tim Gray and noted civil rights attorney Constance Rice will be special in-studio guests.

Washington Examiner Unveils Flint Water Crisis Podcast Series. Covering the Nevada Caucuses. Nationally syndicated talk radio superstar Sean Hannity left poses for a photo with KDWN, Las Vegas program director John Shaffer right.

Hannity also held a town hall meeting with GOP candidate Donald Trump during his time broadcasting from Las Vegas. The radio legend expresses regrets about the incident telling Harrison he was wrong to make fun of innocent people who did not deserve to be ridiculed and that he came to understand you must pick your targets in a more appropriate manner.

The conversation enters a fascinating realm exploring the thinking behind the inconsistent process of major corporations in this case CBS and NBC either standing behind or firing high-profile talents when they become embroiled in politically incorrect controversies due to something they said on the air.

The depiction of an Imus-like cowboy figure being hanged from a tree in a figurative lynching was painted by Michael Harrison. Bill Carroll Lands at CFRA, Ottawa in AM Drive. Carroll arrives as Bell Media lets AM personality Mark Sutcliffe and evening hosts Ron CorbettJohn Counselland Nick Vandergragt go. Both shows will launch on March 7. And I hope the people of Ottawa will forgive my years of cheering the Kings and Leafs.

I will adapt, slowly. The second of four rounds of January PPM data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: The survey period was December 31 — January A new interactive radio app has just been released for Salem Radio Network personality Eric Metaxas.

Salem says the app — powered by Clip Interactive technology — is part of its mobile radio strategy. Salem notes that the app enables fans to listen and interact with the show and its content. Symons comes to New Jersey He will be a valuable asset for our news operation. In addition to his regularly scheduled program, Benson has been offering extended live coverage of the Republican and Democratic debates as well as coverage of the caucuses and primaries.

Those special editions of the program are available to all current affiliates, as well as interested stations in markets where the show is not currently cleared.

The Town Hall event was part of the ERAU Speaker Series. Top 25 Market Seeks News Anchor. Number one news team in a top market has a rare opening in the afternoon. We need someone who can ad-lib effortlessly, tell a great story, and ask the toughest questions of the biggest guests.

We also need someone who lives on social media, is super curious and can generate stories, ideas, and fresh ways at looking at recurring things. News gathering and writing; Good understanding of national issues, quick learner on local issues; Follow social media Twitter, Facebook, etc for story leads and breaking news; Post stories on our own Website and Facebook sites; Generate unique news stories for the station; Plan stories for the next day and days in advance; Strong understanding of the English language and use of proper grammar; A willingness to quickly learn our news computer system and board operation.

PodcastOne Founder Norm Pattiz Joins Michael Harrison for Candid Chat About Podcasting… and Then Some. Obviously, the two have the tremendous perspective of experience under their belts and they uninhibitedly share it in an information-packed dialogue that covers not only the past, present and future of podcasting — but offers the interested listener real inside information about the nuts and bolts of digital age commercial broadcasting.

This conversation is must-listening for anyone involved in podcasting and online broadcasting on a professional level. In this new Washington, DC-based position Brendon DelToro will report to SVP of political sales and strategy Kenny Day. The first release of data focuses on three Super Tuesday states — Colorado, Texas and Virginia. Further, the study finds that one in three opportunity voters invest more time listening to radio than watching television. On average, these voters listen to nearly two hours of radio daily 1: Katz Radio Group selected the states in the study which are expected to have a high incidence of competitive races across several categories: And on the Republican side Marco RubioTed Cruz and Jeb Bush are well within the same range if not higher.

Why all this interest in advertising on talk radio? Colorado media personality Gail Fallen is named host of the 9: Her show replaces the Stacey Petty show. It appears KCMO-AM, Kansas City program director and late morning host Steve Sutton has exited the station. Covering the Premiere of Risen. Bill Bennett to Give Up Daily AM Duties; Hugh Hewitt Moves to Morning Drive at SRN.

Moving to the morning drive daypart 6: Hewitt will re-locate to Washington, DC for the new program. He was given an opportunity to expose his great knowledge and talents to the country when he was selected as a panelist on the CNN presidential debates. I now look forward to another phase of work with the Salem Radio Network. I simply want to express my gratitude to Salem for its continued confidence in me and to my audience — the greatest radio audience in America — for its loyalty and its candor, intelligence and goodwill.

This comes after Benton defended the Ku Klux Klan while discussing proposed legislation he authored to protect institutions named after Confederate military figures and revert street names back to their original names, if they honored such historical people.

One street was named after Confederate General John B. Gordonan early Georgia Klan leader. Graham promises to donate his time and political consulting expertise as well as help promote fundraising.

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Read the AJC story here. Westwood One Provides Radio Coverage of Super Bowl The exclusive radio play-by-play of Super Bowl 50 was provided by Westwood One.

A new Indianapolis market manager should be named soon…. Beasley Media Group names Steve Griesbach director of engineering for the Las Vegas cluster.

Scheduling Announced in Nielsen v Bubba Suit. Now, we know the timeline for the legal skirmish. Before that, however, there are discovery deadlines, a mandatory attempt to settle via mediation and a pre-trial conference in December. Nielsen probably has lawyers on retainer, but this is still going to be expensive for both parties. The Talkers Ten TM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on talk radio during the week.

It is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine and is published every Friday at Talkers. Her experience, relentless focus on the customer and her sales management skills will enable us to develop more impactful advertising campaigns for our clients and substantially grow our business. Hugh Hewitt got some love from USAToday recently. The publication wrote a profile piece of the Salem Radio Network -syndicated talk personality as the result of his increased presence in the national media this election season.

As regular TALKERS readers know, Hewitt has been participating in the GOP primary debates produced by CNN and simulcast for radio by SRN. Read the USAToday piece here. Her experience, market insight and incredible work ethic have always been highly valued and deeply respected.

Now, we are confident Katy will take our sales team to new heights in and beyond! Comprehensive Holiday PPM Overview. For that, we have broken it out by format and by each PPM-market. The Dan Vallie -founded National Radio Talent System heads to the Pacific Northwest in conjunction with Hubbard Radio. Four previous institutes have taken place in the South and the East but June 13 the Hubbard Radio Talent Institute will take place at Central Washington University in Washington State.

We are proud to partner with Dan Vallie and his team in this important initiative. The Hubbard Radio Talent Institute will be another great example of that. All sessions in the Institute are taught by professional broadcasters in each of their areas of expertise. Alliance for Women in Media Announces New Board Members. New board members have been announced for the Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation. Kristen WelchSVP of global content operations at Discovery Communications will continue the role of chair for both organizations.

Serving directors at large of AWM are: Serving as directors at large of AWMF are: WLW, Cincinnati Hearing Criticism Over Roethlisberger Bit. The Tri-State is currently under a severe Big Ben warning from now through early Sunday morning. The Steelers quarterback has been spotted in the downtown Cincinnati area. All females ages are to use extreme caution, especially if heavily consuming alcohol.

Males should also be on the lookout, just in case. If you see Big Ben and he flashes Little Ben, you are asked to report it to authorities immediately. He poses the greatest threat to toyear-olds, especially those with boob jobs in the downtown Cincinnati area. You are safe if you live in Butler or Clermont counties, pretty much anywhere in Kentucky and most of southeast Indiana. Jeremy Grunin Assumes AM Drive Role at WOBM, Lakewood Township, New Jersey. He replaces the husband and wife team of Bob and Marianne Levy.

Experts Discuss the Future of Media. TALKERS magazine sales and marketing specialist Al Herskovitz joined a panel of broadcasters at a recent forum presented by the Brandeis University National Committee in Sarasota, Florida, to discuss the future of the media. A standing-room-only crowd greeted the panelists. Florida talk personality Marc Bernier is celebrating his 25 th anniversary on WNDB, Daytona Beach with a special broadcast and reception on January The event is taking place at the News Journal Center in Daytona with a live broadcast of his afternoon drive program and a private reception to follow….

The program has a new host in Stephen Gasque and is being redesigned with some new features to appeal to a wider segment of home buyers and real estate investors. The program currently airs on stations nationwide.

Top Management Changes at CBS RADIO Chicago; Tim Pohlman to Lead Cluster as Zimmerman and Day Exit. This news comes a day after the staff was notified that Rod Zimmerman was let go as was VP and director of sales Mark Day. Pohlman has served with CBS in the same capacity at its Phoenix station group for the past six years. Chicago media writer Robert Feder reports that the changes are the result of underwhelming fiscal performances by the stations in the group. The year-old Zimmerman had been with CBS RADIO since He ascended to the market manager position in In announcing its fiscal third quarter figures, Emmis reports that its radio net revenue for the period was down 5.

Louis, and Austin clusters all beat their markets for the quarter. Our markets are down 2.

This general decline, coupled with the competitive situation in Los Angeles, led us to take a series of steps yesterday, including staff reductions and pay cuts for senior executives, to restructure our expenses to better align them with the current operating environment. We remain confident that we have the best team in media and the solution, in NextRadio, to return the radio industry to growth. Our ratings are quite strong in most of our markets, and our investments in content, sales hiring and training, and NextRadio and Digonex will begin to yield stronger results in Health and wellness is a point of emphasis in the Twin Cities and we believe the Twin Cities will both greatly enjoy and benefit from our daily programming.

Dave Ramsey to Air in Middays in Seattle. Postell Promoted to Senior VP Sales. Director of sales Ann Postell is boosted to senior vice president of sales for iHeartMedia Sacramento. As senior vice president of sales, Ann will be the centerpiece in the growth of our business in the years ahead. I look forward to working with her in that effort. She has demonstrated the desire and motivation to lead the sales efforts; I know she will inspire the team to not only meet but to exceed revenue expectations.

I look forward to working with Sara McClure and the iHeartMedia team in developing solutions for existing and new clients. Obama Guns Town Hall, Presidential Race, N. Disrupt, or Be Disrupted.

Radio consultant Holland Cooke continues his reporting from Las Vegas and the Consumer Electronics Show Salem Radio Network is presenting three prime-time specials covering the Iowa Caucus, and the primaries in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

The Iowa Caucus special will air on February 1 featuring Steve Deace in Iowa. All programs will air from 9: Scott Graham hosts the pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows for all eight broadcasts…. Long time radio pro Rich Michaels — WGR, Buffalo; WTAM, Cleveland and a. Rich Minaya at WIOD, Miami — has been fighting Stage 3 colon cancer since the spring of And encourage your listeners. Old schoolers hate the idea, but it may save a life.

The ideal candidate is a news reporter with experience anchoring and reporting radio news on air who also has the ability to generate content for populating station websites. This position is for a radio newsroom employee familiar with working under regular newscast deadlines. Good news writing skills are a must. Primary job duties include, but are not limited to, anchoring regular on-air news shift, mainly but not exclusively weekdays. Candidate will be required to assemble and deliver, using Newsroom computer system, regular half-hourly local newscasts, including audio.

This includes the ability to write and feed stories from the field, if necessary. Send resume and mp3 to: No phone calls, please! Weighing Public Safety vs Risk of Assisting Threatmongers in Reporting to Your Listeners. The recent terroristic threats against the New York City and Los Angeles public school districts — which turned out not to be true — present a bit of a potential problem for radio stations and news organizations.

ABC Television director, business continuity Howard B. Thankfully, even in these troubled times, most threats are hoaxes made to seize on public fear. The hoaxers find out about that response the same way the rest of us do — through the media. SO what to do? As with most professional challenges, the process begins with an internal conversation, specific to your station and market.

For example, do you have a policy document to guide your decision making in such dynamic breaking news situations? Cumulus Media Names Suzanne Grimes to President of the Westwood One Division and EVP of Corporate Marketing Roles.