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Philly Host Draws Three Day Suspension For Using Racial Epithet

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– 94.1 WIP Philadelphia released a statement yesterday (1/20) announcing that host Josh Innes had been suspended for three days following his comments about Eagles center Jason Kelce.

“Comments made by Josh Innes during his WIP-FM program yesterday in regards to Eagles center Jason Kelce were inappropriate and unacceptable .. We do not condone or approve of those comments," WIP stated.

Innes had used a racial epithet on Tuesday while referring to Kelce on his show shortly before Eagles head coach Doug Pederson's opening press conference. Later in the show, Innes offered an apology saying, “I’m the dumbest human being on the planet,” adding: his intention was not to offend anybody. “I apologize for that, I truly do. I’m an idiot.”

WRIF-FM Extends Longterm With Dave & Chuck the Freak

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Greater Media announced that morning hosts Dave & Chuck the Freak have signed a new multi-year contract with WRIF-FM in Detroit. The show began with the station in May of 2013. No strangers to the Detroit airwaves, Dave and Chuck the Freak, along with Lisa Way (above center), have spent over a decade working together at WRIF-FM and “across the border” in Windsor, Ontario. The six member team of the Dave & Chuck the Freak Morning Show anchor one of America’s most successful rock radio stations. WRIF-FM recently marked 44 years in the rock radio format in Detroit. WRIF-FM is owned by Greater Boston Radio, Inc., a subsidiary of Greater Media, Inc.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Cumulus Promotes Jake McCann And Beth Cohen To VP Posts At Wash, D.C. Stations; Nichole Hartman Appointed GSM For CMG Jacksonville

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Cumulus Media announced that it has promoted Jake McCann to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Washington, D.C. McCann was formerly Vice President, Sales for Cumulus Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he was Director of Sales for Greater Media in Detroit. Concurrently, Cumulus announces that it has promoted Beth Cohen to Vice President, Sales for Cumulus Washington, D.C. Cohen was formerly Director of Sales for Cumulus’ D.C. stations. Prior to joining Cumulus, she was General Sales Manager for iHeart Media in Washington, D.C. for many years.

--Cox Media Group (CMG) Jacksonville Radio has named Nichole Hartman as its new General Sales Manager (GSM). Hartman will also serve as Brand Manager for 95.1 WAPE, WJGL Eagle 96.9, and Hot 99.5. Hartman began her CMG career as Local Sales Manager for CMG Jacksonville where she focused on cluster Target development. Before joining CMG, she was Account Manager for Entercom Communications in Greenville, South Carolina.

Wisconsin Host Takes On 'Making a Murderer' With 10-Part Rebuttal Series

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– The trials and tribulations of Steven Avery and the subsequent Netflix documentary series "Making a Murderer," have caused a viral phenomenon. While some argue that Steven Avery's case is a failure to our judicial system, others assert that the documentary paints a one-sided picture of the trial and conviction of Mr. Avery.

Enter Dan O'Donnell (L), a non-practicing lawyer and radio journalist at WISN, iHeartMedia's News/Talk station in Wisconsin, who has a unique perspective on the case. Dan was assigned to cover Avery from his release in 2003 through his (and his nephew's) conviction in 2007. While he doesn't make much of an appearance in the documentary, "Making a Murderer" has had a profound impact on Dan - particularly, due to its bias. And so, Dan is doing what any lawyer would do in the courtroom - rebut the case presented in the Netflix documentary - and it can all be heard on iHeartRadio.

Mirroring the show as a 10-part series, WISN has produced a podcast entitled "Rebutting a Murderer" which combines the best parts of "Serial" with the buzz of "Making a Murderer" and the unique perspective of law-school educated journalist who was there covering it all, bringing to light pieces of evidence the filmmakers left out or glazed over. The series just finished up the last of its 10 episodes. LISTEN HERE

Nielsen Wants to Watch You Talk On Social Media About TV

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Nielsen announced this week that it is working with Facebook to include conversations about TV programs in its measurement system. According to recode.net, Nielsen is going to start tracking discussions that people have about TV on Facebook with their family and friends, even if that discussion isn’t marked as “public.” Nielsen still won’t be able to peer into Facebook messages you send directly to your friends, but it will see if you post a message on someone’s feed declaring your love for “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” or “Jessica Jones.”

Nielsen says it will create new social TV ratings that incorporate Facebook data later this year, and will rename its Twitter TV Ratings “Social Content Ratings” when that happens. Eventually, it says, it will also incorporate conversation from Instagram. If the fact that Nielsen will know you told your friends you love “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is worrisome for you, you can relax a bit: The company says it will only use the data in aggregate form, so your semi-secret will be safe. PHOTO/netflix READ ARTICLE HERE

Westwood One News To Simulcast Iowa Democratic Town Hall

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Westwood One News will exclusively simulcast CNN’s town hall on Monday night, January 25, when the Democratic presidential hopefuls will face voters in in Des Moines -- one week before the highly anticipated Iowa caucuses. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley will field questions from Iowa Democrats in this prime-time event hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party and Drake University.

The CNN town hall comes as the race for the Democratic nomination shows Clinton and Sanders locked in a close battle for Iowa. Sanders leads Clinton in New Hampshire; Clinton is seen more favorably by Democrats in South Carolina and in national polls. The town hall, which will be moderated by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, will air from 9 pm.-11 pm ET on Westwood One News stations nationwide. For more information, contact Jim Jones at jimjones@westwoodone.com or (202) 895-2339.

RADIO NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Aussie Host Unloads On Former Station; Chris Evans Gets Car Sick On 'Top Gear'

By Graham Mack

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21ST, 2016 –– Meshel Laurie (R), who started her new breakfast show with Matt Tilley on KIIS in Melbourne, Australia this week, took to Facebook and Twitter to unload on her former station, Nova100. Meshel stated: “After 13 years with the Nova radio network, during which I was part of 3 number 1 shows including National drive, and then treated like a disposable dish rag and a fool, I start a new job tomorrow at KIIS FM 101.1. My nerves are soothed by the fact that all the best people from Nova are now there too and I'm beyond grateful to them for judging me worthy of a spot on the team”.

Chris Evans Gets CAR SICK On New 'Top Gear' - The Daily Mirror newspaper in the UK has published pictures of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show host, Chris Evans throwing up during filming of his new car show. Chris was the passenger as the German racing driver raced round a track in Monterey, California before she had to come to a sudden stop and let the him hop out. Evans became lead host of Top Gear when Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and several senior production staff left the BBC motoring programme back in March. Read the full Daily Mirror story here; http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chris-evans-gets-car-sick-7197150

Justin Bieber Helps Liverpool Station Launch - Capital Liverpool has recruited Justin Bieber, Chris Martin, Ariana Grande and a host of other stars to front its multi-media launch campaign on Merseyside Read more and watch the TV commercial here; http://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/01/18/justin-bieber-little-mix-and-jason-derulo-front-capital-liverpool-launch-campaign

Want to connect with Graham? Call +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk

WGCI Chicago's Kendra G Is Looking For A Date This Valentine's Day

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 21XT, 2016 –– As the annual deluge of Valentine's Day stuntery gets underway, we thought we'd get things started with this one from WGCI/107.5 Chicago. Morning host Kendra G, as their promo suggests, is looking for a man in 2016! It continues: "If you think you’re the man for a Valentine’s Day date with Kendra send us your Instagram video!

Entries are being taken now through Tuesday, January 26th. Voting will take place Monday, February 1st through Sunday, February 7th. 3 finalists will be chosen and each will go on a one-on-one date with Kendra G. From there a Grand Prize Winner will be chosen to go on a Valentine’s Day date with Kendra G. As expected, the date includes dinner with Kendra G and plenty of extras. Read more HERE

Feel free to send us your Valentine's Day STUNTAGE HERE

Adele To Perform At Grammys; Springsteen Covers Eagle's Tune; Gaga & Elton Collaborat

[WATCH] Bruce Springsteen Covers Eagle's 'Take It Easy' - [HUFFPO]

[WATCH] Melissa Rivers Talks Playing Her Mom In 'Joy' - [E ONLINE]

Lady Gaga Writes New Album With Elton John - [IDOLATOR]

HELLO: Adele To Perform At Grammys - [ET]

[WATCH] Jamie-Lynn Sigler Reveals She Has MS - [PEOPLE]

Quincy Jones Threatens To Sit Out Oscars - [GOSSIP COP]

[WATCH] Stacey Dash Dishes On Oscar's Diversity Backlash: 'There Shouldn't Be Black History Month' - [THE WRAP]

Jamie Foxx Meets Father Of Man He Saved From Car Wreck - [NEWSONE]

Check Out Cast members From 'Cheers,' 'Taxi', '2 1/2 Men,' And More, Who'll Reunite For NBC's James Burrows Special - [THR]

'MORE' Of Katie Holmes - [MORE]

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REPORT: Real 92.3's Big Boy And Emmis Settle Lawsuit

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 20TH, 2016 –– While no official word from Emmis Communications yet, tmz.com reports that iHeart LA's Real 92.3's Big Boy has ended his legal war with his former station, Power 106 owned by Emmis Communications. As Jockline reported early last year, Emmis Radio, owner of Power 106 wanted the court to block Big Boy from leaving, but he proceeded and took to the air at crosstown Real 92.3.

TMZ writes, according to new docs, 'Big Boy and Emmis have settled the suit with terms confidential, but say that both sides will pay their own attorneys' fees. Documents show his iHeart salary at $3.5 mil/year. READ STORY HERE

iHeart Seattle Shuffles Its Stations' Programming

THE MOUTH, JANURY 20TH, 2016 –– Calling it a revolution for the Seattle market, iHeartMedia announced that it has realigned several of its stations’ programming to provide an enriched listening experience for the Seattle audience. Among the changes:

· KBKS 106.1 CHR will become a HOT AC station with the new slogan "More Music, More Variety." The highly rated hugely popular morning show with Bender and Molly will continue to broadcast weekday mornings.

· KUBE 93.3 FM (Rhythmic/CHR) will evolve into CHR - POWER 93.3 FM "Seattle's New Hit Music,” and will kick off playing 10,000 songs commercial free. Anchoring POWER’s new talent line up will be Carla Marie & Anthony, recognized from the Elvis Duran Show, with a fresh new morning show.

· The popular brand KUBE will find a new frequency home on 104.9 FM and become dedicated to Rhythmic programming as "Tacoma’s New Home for Hits & Hip Hop." KUBE 104.9 FM will also continue to feature Supa Sam on weekday mornings and Tiffany in afternoon drive.

· Last week prior to yesterday's announcement, KYNW’s HOT AC listeners were transitioned to KBKS and it will become ALT 102.9 FM, "Seattle/Tacoma's Rock Alternative," playing Alternative Rock music programming. The ALT station will also welcome back popular Seattle on air personality Harms during the afternoon drive.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Dave Pugh Appointed SVP/MM & DOS At CBS Phoenix; Hillary Hatch & Ted Cannarozzi On The Rise At Beasley Tampa

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 20TH, 2016 –– Dave Pugh has been named Senior Vice President/Market Manager and Director of Sales of CBS RADIO Phoenix, it was announced today by Scott Herman, Chief Operating Officer, CBS RADIO. Pugh succeeds Tim Pohlman, who was recently appointed Senior Vice President and Market Manager of the division’s stations in Chicago. Prior to joining CBS RADIO, Pugh was Regional Vice President of Veritone Media in San Francisco since 2014

--Beasley Media Group Announced a pair of staff upgrades in Tampa Bay. WQYK’s Promotions Director Hillary Hatch (far left) has been elevated to new responsibilities as the Tampa Bay Cluster’s marketing director. Additionally, Ted Cannarozzi has been named Q105’s program director.

Cannarozzi has programmed in Tampa at Thunder 103.5 as well as Sunny 104.5 in Philadelphia. Ted’s on-air career also includes Tampa’s 98ROCK, WNBC, and Z-100 in New York City.

[WATCH] Mike Francesa Says 2017 Will Be Last Year At WFAN

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 20TH, 2016 –– Mike Francesa, WFAN New York's venerable afternoon radio host since 1989, told FS1's Katie Nolan during a "Garbage Time" podcast that when his contract with WFAN ends at the end of 2017, he will be done with the station. According to Fox Sports, Francesa, who joined the station in 1987 and was paired with Chris "Mad Dog" Russo from 1989-2008, made it clear that his career isn't necessarily ending, just his time at the legendary New York sports talk radio station.

"I'm not saying I'm leaving the business, the 61-year-old host told Nolan. "I'm leaving Monday to Friday, five-and-a half-hours, FAN. I'm bringing the curtain down on that part of the show." Francesa added, "I'm not saying I'm not gonna work again. I'm not saying I'm not gonna do anything ever again. What I'm saying is, that part of my life is ending at the end of 2017. I've agreed to stay through the end of 2017," he said. "We talked about me leaving earlier. We discussed it. They didn't really want it. They really didn't give me a chance to get out. They never offered me a reasonable way out. So 2017 it is. You can watch a portion of Nolan's interview with Francesa on "Garbage Time," Wednesday night at midnight on FS1. WATCH HERE

[LISTEN] Host Apologizes After Using Racial Epithet To Describe Eagle's Player

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 20TH, 2016 –– WIP Philadelphia's Josh Innes apologized after drawing heat by referring to a Philadelphia Eagle' player, who is white, as a 'House Negro.' Referring to Eagle's player, Jason Keice, Innes said, (edited) "Let me find a good comparison here. I was watching Malcolm X yesterday ... and there was a scene where Denzel’s doing the whole thing about the slave and the house negro? Right? And like, the house negro is the guy who’s gonna tell you like, oh he gets to live in the big house with the boss and every time he refers to something that happens in the house it’s ‘our house’ and ‘we’ and everything like that. And then there’s the actual slave that isn’t the house negro that’s just trying to run away. Essentially what you’re getting here is Jason Kelce is the house negro is what I’m trying to convey to you. ..."

In his apology, he explained “I think [Jason Kelce] is the Eddie Haskell of the team, whoever the coach is he’s gonna kiss the coach’s (a)ss, that’s always been my opinion of Jason Kelce. And then I tried to make a comparison to how I was watching Malcolm X yesterday, and I made a bad analogy, and for that I apologize .. my intention was not to offend anybody or anything …it all came out poorly and I see that people are making fun of me across the country and you should make fun of me across the country because I’m stupid. Like, it was in no way meant to offend anybody, it was stupid is all it was and I apologize for that, I truly do. I’m an idiot. I acknowledge I’m an idiot.” LISTEN HERE

SYNDICATION: 'America In The Morning's John Trout Debuts With Out-Of-This-World Interview With Astronauts

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 20TH, 2016 –– John Trout, the new host of Westwood One’s America in the Morning, kicks off his debut week with an out-of-this-world interview when he talks to two of the orbiting International Space Station astronauts today (Wednesday 1/20).

Trout will speak to Commander Scott Kelley and cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko (inset), now in space for 10 months. The Expedition 46 Mission international crew of six lives and works while traveling at a speed of five miles per second, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes. Crew members spend about 35 hours each week conducting research in many disciplines to advance scientific knowledge in Earth, space, physical, and biological sciences for the benefit of people living on our home planet. Trout took the reins of America in the Morning from Jim Bohannon, who stepped back to focus more on The Jim Bohannon Show. The Jim Bohannon Show air weekdays from 10 pm – 1 am ET on more than 250 stations.

BUSINESS: Futuri Media Introduces Topline Research App For Broadcast Media Sales Teams

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 20TH, 2016 – For the first time ever, radio and TV station sales executives can now receive next-business-day service on unlimited customized sales research presentation via Futuri’s new TopLine mobile app and desktop tool. Using station licensed ratings tools such as Nielsen ratings and Scarborough qualitative research, TopLine makes it seamless for broadcast sales talent and management to request real-time, relevant, and customized station-specific sales research emphasizing their station’s unique demographic and lifestyle strengths for nearly any advertiser client. Unlike existing sales collateral providers, the new service promises turnaround in one business day.

Tracy Gilliam, now SVP/Sales at Futuri, was the principal and founder of TopLine Matters Inc. With more than 25 years’ experience in sales and management at CBS Radio, Clear Channel and Premiere Radio Network, she built a team that includes award-winning veteran broadcast research analysts with more than four decades of experience combined. Futuri Media CEO Daniel Anstandig adds, “We now we have the technology to quickly create powerful custom presentations that generate new business, increase revenue share and provide consistent messaging – all directly to your smartphone and email. For sellers and sales leadership, TopLine is a secret weapon to help grow revenue, generate new incremental dollars in key advertiser categories, and justify the value of broadcasting as a viable, powerful solution for advertisers everywhere.” More information is available HERE

NETWORKS Tom Brady, Peyton Manning Matchup Among WWO Sports Coverage Of Sunday's NFL Championship Games

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 20TH, 2016 –– Westwood One Sports, the official network radio partner for the National Football League, continues its broadcast coverage of the NFL postseason, including this weekend’s AFC and NFC Conference Championship games on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Broadcast coverage of the Conference Championship doubleheader kicks off at 2:00 pm ET and begins with the 17th and possibly final matchup between two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game – future Hall of Famers Tom Brady and Peyton Manning – as the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots take on the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Following the conclusion of that game, it’s the NFC Championship Game, featuring a matchup between two of the top MVP candidates when Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers host Carson Palmer and the Arizona Cardinals.

Scott Graham hosts the pregame, halftime, and postgame shows for both broadcasts. Westwood One’s NFL games can be heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide, as well as on SiriusXM radio, on the TuneIn Radio app, and through NFL Game Pass (NFL.com/gamepass), which is available on NFL.com and the NFL Mobile from Verizon app.

Steve Harvey Says He Received Death Threats Following Miss Universe Flub

Glenn Frey's Five Best Songs - [CNN]

[WATCH] Steve Harvey Says He Received Death Threats Following Miss Universe Flub - [TODAY]

[LISTEN] Chelsea Handler Rips Former Worker Over Comments - [SIRIUSXM]

[WATCH] Jamie Foxx Helps Pull Trapped Driver From Fiery Wreck - [ABC7]

[WATCH] Adam Lambert's Oreo's Ad - [IDOLATOR]

Whoopi Goldberg NOT Boycotting Oscars - [THR]

'Fresh Prince's' Aunt Viv Slams Jada Pinkett Over Oscars Snub - [THE WRAP]

Oscar De La Hoya To Launch Two Free Boxing Channels - [VARIETY]

'Live With Kelly & Michael' Renewed Through 2020 - [DC]

Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers Join New Orleans Jazz Fest' Lineup - [COS]

PSY Hits 100 Million Views AGAIN - [MASHABLE]

Caitlyn Jenner Writing Memoir - [VANITY FAIR]

[WATCH] 'Neighbors 2' Along With Selena Gomez - [FLICKERIN MYTH]

Disney Pressured Me To Fix My Teeth Says Demi Lovato - [GOSSIP COP]

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