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WSB Atlanta Radio Celebrates 95 Years On-Air
Cox Media Group ’ s (CMG) News 95.5 and AM750 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB-FM) launched on March 15, 1922. The station has served the metro Atlanta area with news, weather and local information for 95 years. Condace Pressley, Georgia Radio Hall of Famer and WSB Radio’s Manager of Program Operations and Community Affairs, said of the milestone, “In 1922, WSB was 
licensed to deliver weather reports. Today, delivery of accurate and dependable news, weather and traffic remain s our calling card, but this station and its people are so much more. Service to the Atlanta community is in WSB’s DNA.”
Pete Spriggs, WSB Radio’s Director of Branding and Programming, added, “ The WSB brand of local news, weather and traffic has grown from being on AM only to now serving north Georgia on FM, mobile, and digital. It all boils down to our slogan – Depend On It! ” Click here to listen to an interview with Bebe Meaders, who is also 95 and has listened to WSB Radio since the beginning.
REPORT: Music Industry Now Taking Podcasting Seriously
88% of subscribers to any given podcast listen to most or all of its episodes - Midroll
THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2017 –– Cherie Hu, pens an article for Forbes, saying "If 2017 alone is any indication, the music business is investing heavily in podcasts as an integral part of its future -- Major labels like Sony Music Entertainment are experimenting with short-form audio podcasts centered around their back catalog." Hu adds, "Even Techstars Music is sensing a financial link between music and podcasting, counting dynamic audio advertising startup Pippa in its inaugural class."
Today, an estimated 42 million Americans (15% of the country’s population) listen to podcasts every week, writes Hu. "Hence, coming from a newly growing industry that historically has wielded songs, videos, news feeds and concerts as its only storytelling canvases, music companies and publishers see podcasts as a long-overdue means of reaching their most passionate fans. "There’s a generation of internet-native journalists 
who didn’t get a journalism degree, but rather fell in love with blogging straight out of school,” says Naomi Zeichner (L), Editor in Chief and Director of Content of The FADER and the host of Showstopper. “Now they’re growing up and gaining influence in media. And like everyone else, they’re adjusting to these new platforms and tools that have emerged for telling stories.” Midroll reports that 88% of subscribers to any given podcast listen to most or all of its episodes -- From developing dynamic advertising and subscription models to improving metadata and recommendation engines, podcasters are taking hints from Spotify, Netflix and similar companies in an attempt to secure their foothold as legitimate catalysts of music-industry innovation. READ ARTICLE HERE
PROGRAMMING: Geoff 'G-Off'' Owens Named PD For iHM Washington State Combo
THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2017 –– – iHeartMedia announced that Geoff “G-Off” Owens has been named Program Director for JAM'N 107.5, Portland's #1 for Hip Hop and Throwbacks, in Portland and KUBE 104.9. Owens will also serve as afternoon drive host for both stations, a position he’s held at JAM'N 107.5 since 2012.
“Nobody knows the JAM'N 107.5 brand, core audience and Portland community better than Geoff,” said Tim Herbster, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Pacific Northwest Region. “It’s always special when you can watch a hard-working employee’s career grow from intern to Program Director."
Owens is a well-known local media personality who has worked at JAM’N 107.5 since 2004, when he joined the radio station as an intern. He was promoted to night on-air host in 2010 and moved to host afternoons at the station in 2012. In 2016, Owens was named Assistant Program Director and Music Director for JAM’N 107.5.
PRODUCTS: iHM Introduces 'SmartAudio' Data
THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia introduced its SmartAudio digital data advertising product, an added feature of its groundbreaking programmatic solution, this week at its “SoundFront” advertising industry event. SmartAudio leverages the power of iHeartMedia’s programmatic solution to help advertisers evaluate, plan and buy broadcast radio, enabling them to build innovative campaigns that target key audience segments. With SmartAudio, iHeartMedia can now mine its digital data from more than 95 million registered iHeartRadio listeners, along with leading second and third-party digital data, consumer and behavioral resources and social networks, to create robust audience segment profiles --including Millennials, auto intenders, mothers and more.
Advertisers will be able to utilize these enhanced profiles to select the best broadcasting schedules and methods to reach their targeted consumers. By utilizing the product’s capabilities, brands will receive the massive scale of broadcast radio and the targetability of digital. iHeartMedia has already developed more than 700 SmartAudio audience segment profiles, and will continue to create more based on advertisers’ requests. “SmartAudio allows us to easily sort through the millions of combinations of stations, shows, dayparts and markets, and hone in on the ones that best reach the audiences we care about,” said Seth Goren, Senior Vice President of Media Strategy and Analytics at Discovery Communications. “Combining the efficiency and scale of radio with data and advanced analytics of digital, moves iHeartMedia beyond the standard age and demo paradigm to create enhanced audience-based plans that drive real business outcomes for us.”
PODCASTS: WWO Brings More Girl Power To Its Podcast/On-Demand Platform
THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2017 –– Westwood One announced new partnerships with Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, better known as the comedic duo Frangela (L), and radio industry veteran, “The Diary of a Sugar Mom” author, blogger, and cancer survivor Robin Marshall. Frangela: The Final Word, Westwood One’s first fully produced podcast, offers insights and witty perspective on news and culture. Sugar Mom is for smart and sexy women who want to try something new.
Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton say, "Frangela is THRILLED to be the newest member of the Westwood One Podcast Family! We are excited to be America's BACKUP and BLACKUP during the #RESISTANCE." “Sugar Mom” Robin Marshall agrees, saying “I’m thrilled Westwood One has offered me this opportunity to spread the word on what a Sugar Mom is, and just how she thinks! They’re allowing me to take my podcast to the next level and shock even more listeners! I get to throw you into a tailspin twice a week now, too! Tuesdays and Thursdays – hold on to your hats!” In addition to helping these shows find new fans, Westwood One provides exclusive ad sales representation for Frangela: The Final Word and Sugar Mom. Advertisers will have access to endorsements, live reads, pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll advertisements as well as opportunities across all of Westwood One broadcast, digital, live events, and social platforms. Suzanne Grimes, Westwood One’s President and EVP, Corporate Marketing for Cumulus Media, said, “Frances, Angela, and Robin are powerful women who inspire, motivate, and make us laugh. Westwood One is proud to help these fresh and funny shows build audience and brand partnerships.”
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Benztown Appoints Katrina Woolverton General Counsel
THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2017 — Benztown announced the appointment of Katrina Woolverton, J.D., LL.M, as General Counsel, a newly created position for the four-time Inc. 5000 company. Woolverton is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and San Diego State University, was admitted to the California State Bar in 2002, and has practiced law in the Los Angeles area. Dave “Chachi” Denes, President of Benztown, said: “We’re very excited to welcome Katrina to the Benztown team. Her Master’s Degree in Media and Entertainment Law coupled with her experience as an artist give her an insight into our industry like no other.”
Woolverton and her husband, Los Angeles attorney George Woolverton, a fellow graduate of Southwestern University School of Law, were honored last week with the Alumni of the Year Award at the Southwestern Law School Alumni Association’s 28th Annual Awards Gala benefiting the Domestic Violence Advocacy Initiative.
EVENT: Channel 93.3 Denver Host It's 12th Annual Keggs & Eggs St. Patrick's Day Concert
THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia’s Channel 93.3 is holding its 12th annual Keggs & Eggs event, a St. Patrick’s Day party and concert featuring live performances from American Authors (shown), Bishop Briggs, & Bryce Fox. The event is free and open to the public ages 21+. Keggs & Eggs will broadcast live on Channel 93.3 starting at 6 a.m. hosted by popular local personalities Steve Burrell, Bailey, Nerf, Nick Cage and B-Large.
"Keggs and Eggs, now in its 12 th year, is the biggest St. Patrick’s Day party in the West. Bands like AWOLNATION, The Dirtyheads, and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats have all played this amazing concert. Listeners begin lining up the day before the party – a great way to get our community together for a fun event!” said Jeb “Nerf” Freedman, Program Director for Channel 93.3.
[WATCH] Couple Does More Than Just KIIS
THE MOUTH, MARCH 17TH, 2017 –– Kyle and Jackie O in KIIS in Sydney Australia pulled their latest stunt, nude dating. Even Kyle was gobsmacked, admitting he was, "lost for words," with how quickly two strangers got their gear off and got it on in the KIIS - NSFW [WATCH]
Danny Oakes Out Of Capital Yorkshire - In northern England, Danny Oakes, part of the Capital Yorkshire Adam, Danny & JoJo Breakfast Show, has left the station. He’s not been on the station for the last four weeks after off-air incidents, which co-host JoJo says are very private and personal issues. Danny has been on the station for 14 years.
JACK Raises Money As Helen & Douglas FM- JACK fm in Oxford, England has returned to a local hospice and changed its name to Helen & Douglas FM for 29 hours to raise money. The Dig Deep event raised over £51,000 ($62,000) for children’s and young adults’ hospice: Helen & Douglas House. Presenters Trevor Marshall, Annabelle Buckland and Howard Taylor raised awareness across Oxfordshire and Surrey and used their persuasive skills to ask listeners to donate to the charity. They were sometimes reduced to tears by the stories that were shared by those touched by the work of Helen & Douglas House.
Want to connect with Graham? Reach him at +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk
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REPORT: Michael Savage 'Left Bloodied And Shaken' Following Assault Outside Restaurant
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– Westwood One syndicated host Michael Savage was attacked outside of a Bay area restaurant Tuesday night reported Rich Lieberman on his 415 Media blog. Savage was having dinner at Servino Aristocrat
d 8:30 PM, when a guy started mocking Savage's legal last name, screaming, "weener, weener." "The guy threw Savage to the ground, after allegedly shoving Savage's poodle, Teddy (left) out of the way.
Savage posted at his website: “We’re going to seek felony charges against the man, and we’re going to investigate this as a hate crime because of Michael’s political views,” his attorney Dan Horowitz said. In a statement to Lieberman, Savage said he was leaving the restaurant “when a total stranger followed me out of the restaurant and confronted me.” The man said, “Are you Michael Weeeeener?” mocking Savage's legal name, Weiner. Savage said: “I turned to him and said, ‘Go away, I don’t know who you are.’ I turned to leave and he pushed me and I fell down. He moved toward me to push me down and he shoved my 10-pound poodle out of the way to get to me. SERVINO PHOTO/Nora Stratton READ MORE HERE
UPDATE: Taylor Swift NOT Launching Streaming Service
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– Taylor Swift is NOT launching her own streaming service reports Gossip Cop. This followed reports from TMZ and others, but Gossip Cop exclusively learned the story wasn’t accurate. The pop star currently has no intention of creating her own streaming service.
The music world had been abuzz following TMZ's report that Taylor Swift was eyeing the streaming business after filing docs giving her the right to brand a website "featuring non-downloadable multi-media content in the nature of audio recordings." She reportedly wanted to call the website "Swifties."
With a hint that there was less to this than rumored, Jockline linked a story in Vanity Fair. that featured Martin Schwimmer, a trademark lawyer who told VF, "The filing could be entirely about a Swift Web site already in existence that uses the word “Swiftie” and plays her music. As Schwimmer pointed out, the line that TMZ focused on—“featuring non-downloadable multi-media content in the nature of audio recordings”—cites its “first use” as October 2014. Second, there’s the number of categories that TAS Rights Management, Swift's trademark lawyers, filed to—a total of nine—from musical instruments to online retail stores to bags to notebooks to educational resources. PHOTO/shutterstock
MOTION: Real 103.9 Las Vegas' Midday Host Roxy Romeo Adds APD/MD Strips; DJ Riddler Joins Radio One Houston
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– Las Vegas’ REAL 103.9, Las Vegas’ announced Roxy Romeo as Assistant Program Director and Music Director, effective immediately. Roxy is currently on-air on REAL from 10am-3pm each day, and will remain in that timeslot. REAL 103.9’s Program Director, Chris Pickett says, “I couldn’t be more thrilled for Roxy to help bring something different and unique to Las Vegas. Her passion, experience and excellence as a 
talent in the format have long been recognized, now she will excel as a member of our great iHeartMedia Las Vegas programming team!”
--Radio One Houston's KROI/92.1 Radio Now names DJ Riddler as its new Music Director and on-air host. Riddler joins Radio One from CBS Radio's former Top 40 KKHH/Hot 95.7 where he served as APD/MD until December of last year. "We're excited to add DJ Riddler to the 92.1 Radio Now family. He brings a high level of talent and local market experience to our Top 40 product”, says Radio One Houston's VP/GM Gary Spurgeon.
The Bobby Bones Show Helps Build Home For Air Force Captain Paralyzed From Waist Down
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– This week, listeners of iHeartMedia’s The Bobby Bones Show joined efforts to honor wounded United States Air Force Captain Nathan Nelson, who was paralyzed from the chest down during his third tour in Afghanistan and in need of a home to accommodate his needs. After sharing his story on air, Bones and his on-air crew announced they would donate proceeds from the sale of camouflage #PimpinJoy T-shirts on TheShopForward.com.
In just a few days, listeners of The Bobby Bones Show purchased enough T-shirts to raise $100,000, doubling the original goal of $50,000. Thanks to Building Homes for Heroes, a new ADA certified custom home will be built for Captain Nelson, his wife Jennifer and three-year-old daughter Eva, in Miramar Beach, Fla. With the extra money raised, The Bobby Bones Show will also send Captain Nelson and his family on an all-expense-paid trip to Disney World. Since 2014, the sale of #PimpinJoy apparel has raised more than $1 million to support many worthy causes, including nationwide disaster relief efforts of The American Red Cross, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Orlando shooting victims and their families.
PROGRAMMING: Bryan 'B-Dub' Washington Named PD/PMD For 92.5 The Bull Sacramento
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– Bryan “B-Dub” Washington has been named Program Director and Afternoon Drive Host for 92.5 The Bull, in Sacramento, effective immediately. “B-Dub thinks big. He’s a fun and entertaining personality. B-Dub is a destination, lean forward and pay attention type of air-talent,” said Curtiss Johnson, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Sacramento. “I have no doubt he will put 92.5 The Bull front and center in the minds of Sacramento Country fans.”
Washington joins 92.5 The Bull from KMLE-FM in Phoenix, where he served as Music Director and Afternoon Drive Host. He has also worked as an on-air personality in Philadelphia, Milwaukee and Portland, where he was an on-air host at KUPL-FM, which was one of the first “Bull” branded Country stations in the U.S. Washington is also the host of Buckwild Saturday Night, a nationally syndicated Country program that airs on 48 stations.
EXECUTIVE ACTION: iHeart Names Mark Fuhrman Area President For Pittsburgh/W. Virginia Region
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia West Virginia announced that Mark Fuhrman has been named Area President in the Pittsburgh/West Virginia Region, effective immediately. He will report to Tim McAleer, President of iHeartMedia’s Pittsburgh Region. “Mark knows the market area and has an incredible history of growing positive and productive cultures, while achieving bottom line goals,” said McAleer. “His exceptional background makes him the perfect person to lead our West Virginia Markets and I’m confident our stations will continue their success under his leadership.”
Fuhrman joins iHeartMedia from IMG College, where he served as General Manager and managed Thundering Herd Sports Marketing for Marshall University in West Virginia. Previously, he was Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Major League Lacrosse expansion franchise Atlanta Blaze and spent 10 years as Vice President/General Manager of Comcast Sports Southeast regional sports television network in Atlanta.
BUSINESS: TagStation & Nielsen Enter Into Data Evaluation Agreement For NextRadio
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– TagStation LLC and Nielsen have reached an agreement to evaluate TagStation’s NextRadio data. The NextRadio app delivers over-the-air FM broadcasts to the consumer’s smartphone and captures precise data about a radio station’s listeners. TagStation and Nielsen will explore methods to incorporate NextRadio listening data into Nielsen’s audio datasets, potentially paving the way for future big data integrations for the radio industry.
“Nielsen is focused on measuring consumers across all platforms and distribution paths; this is a critical element of Nielsen Total Audience strategy for Audio” said Brad Kelly, Managing Director of Nielsen Audio. “NextRadio is a growing, high-profile, and industry-supported platform that has the potential to serve as a big data source for the radio industry. We are pleased to take this important step to unleash the power of big data in our core audio measurement services.” “We are excited to be working with Nielsen to identify the mutual benefits of our FM radio station listener data that will support the entire radio industry,” said Paul Brenner (shown), President of TagStation, the power behind NextRadio. “We have robust listening and user data that stations can use now to help them better understand their listener and listening share, and we look forward to positively contributing to radio measurement and Nielsen ratings in the future.”
FORMATICS: iHeart Wash. D.C. Debuts 104.7 Cherry Blossom Radio
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. announced today the debut of the new 104.7 Cherry Blossom Radio, effective immediately. Cherry Blossom Radio will broadcast for the duration of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., ending April 16th, 2017.
The station will be your soundtrack for the Cherry Blossoms and feature festival fun facts, music, calendar of events for the festival and interviews from festival attendees, participants and historians. “iHeartMedia is extremely proud to partner with one of D.C.’s greatest traditions,” said Michael Preacher, President iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. Region and Government Initiatives. “104.7 Cherry Blossom Radio will celebrate the history and the incredible memories while becoming the soundtrack to this year’s festival.”
AWARDS: ABC's Steve Jones Receives First Amendment Service Award; Cumulus Dallas Combo Earns Multiple Awards In Texas AP Contest
THE MOUTH, MARCH 16TH, 2017 –– Congrats to ABC Radio VP/GM Steve Jones on receiving the First Amendment Service Award. That's ABC News’ Robin Sproul introducing Jones at the 2017 RTDNF First Amendment Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. this week
--Cumulus Media announced that its Dallas radio stations WBAP-AM and KLIF-AM have won multiple awards in the 2016 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters (TAPB) Contest. WBAP captured 1st Place for Spot News by a Station for its coverage of the July 7th Police Ambush. WBAP also received an Honorable Mention for Continuing Coverage of the July 7th Police Ambush. For the third consecutive year, KLIF’s Dave Williams and Amy Chodroff won 1st Place for News Anchor/Anchor Team. WBAP’s Brian Estridge received 1st Place for Sports Play-by-Play. Forty-seven stations submitted 788 entries in the annual contest. Shown in photo at left L-R Brian Estridge, Amy Chodroff and Dave Williams.
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