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KFGO Fargo's Joel Heitkamp Travels To Cuba With Obama
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– Following up on last week's announcement, KFGO’s Joel Heitkamp has indeed traveled to Cuba with President Obama. The historic trip was organized to strengthen trade and help restore diplomatic ties with Cuba. It'll be the first time a president has traveled to Cuba in 88 years. “I am going to be on the historic trip with President Barack Obama going to Cuba” Heitkamp said. He added that he hoped to bring “News and Views” live from Cuba today.
Joel is the brother of Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. (D-ND). He hosts "News and Views," a show that is syndicated across North Dakota. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minn. Congressman Tom Emmer also plan to travel to Cuba with Obama. PHOTO/Twitter
Gawker's Nick Denton Vows Appeal In Hulk Hogan Verdict
Says 'Jurors Were Not Given Chance to Hear Key Testimony From (Bubba The Love Sponge) Clem
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– On Friday in St Petersburg, Florida, Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, was awarded $115m in his lawsuit against Gawker. This came after Nick Denton and AJ Daulerio, a former Gawker editor, had refused to take down a 2006 (s)ex tape of Hogan and the former wife of friend, DJ Bubba “the Love Sponge” Clem.
According to theguardian.com, Denton, as expected, has vowed to appeal the case, arguing the jurors were not given the chance to hear key testimony from Clem. “We feel very positive about the appeal that we have already begun preparing, as we expect to win this case ultimately,” he said in a statement after the verdict.
Hogan’s legal team called the verdict: “a statement as to the public’s disgust with the invasion of privacy disguised as journalism." “The jury’s decision is somewhat of a black box,” said Mary-Rose Papandrea, a University of North Carolina law professor who has represented the an aggressive tabloid, the National Enquirer. “It will be much more interesting and much more important as a legal issue to see what the appellate court says.”
Beasley Broadcast CEO George Beasley Takes Medical Leave Of Absence
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. announced that George G. Beasley, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will be on a medical leave of absence, effective immediately. The Company also announced that Caroline Beasley, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer during Mr. Beasley’s absence. Mr. Beasley will continue to serve as Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Caroline Beasley has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary since 1994 and as a Director since 1983. She joined the Company in 1983 and since that time has served in various capacities including Business Manager, Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller. Ms. Beasley currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters and on the Board of Directors of Broadcast Music, Inc.
Ms. Beasley commented, " George ’s passion for radio and entrepreneurial spirit have made a positive and lasting impact on the industry and in the development and long - term success of Beasley Broadcast Group. On behalf of Company employees, family, friends and business associates, our heartfelt thoughts are with George during his medical leave . Out of respect, we will be honoring his request for privacy and will not be commenting further on his condition at this time.
Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Visit To Ryan Seacrest's Launch Of 10th Children's Hospital Studio At Vanderbilt Nashville
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– Ryan Seacrest opened his latest recording Children's hospital studio in Nashville last Friday and there to help with the unveiling was superstar Taylor Swift to celebrate. This marks the 10th facility the Ryan Seacrest Foundation has built in a pediatric hospital. "We've always wanted to be at this facility in Nashville because there's a constant flow of entertainment coming to this city," he told The Tennessean. "The folks that we've talked to, both in music and outside of music, are really excited to have this — to be able to come in and talk to all of the kids at once in one place."
Swift's appearance was a perfect example — and a total surprise for the studio guests. "Perhaps you'll recognize my friend," Seacrest said to his audience as the singer came into view. Swift said she first got to visit one of Seacrest's studios in Philadelphia two years ago, and saw "an opportunity for the kids to find excitement and to express their creativity." Swift told the crowd, "The fact that he's opening his 10th studio just speaks to his commitment of bettering the lives of kids who are little and sick and it affects their whole families..." Taylor tweeted the selfie at left of her visit.
MOTION: Power 96.1 Atlanta Debuts New Morning Show; Giselle Andres Join CMG Miami's WFEZ For Mornings; Rachel Jones Takes Middays At Q100 Atlanta
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– Power 96.1 WWPW-FM announced the debut of the new Power Morning Show with PK and Riley (L). PK will join Power 96.1 from Houston. He was formerly of The “Playhouse” morning show in Portland. Also, joining the show is former “Playhouse” member, Denise. (R)
Cox Media Group (CMG) Miami’s WFEZ Easy 93.1 FM welcomes Giselle Andres as its new morning drive host. Andres is a multi-talented bilingual radio and television personality with over twenty five years of experience in the Miami - Fort Lauderdale market on both Spanish and English language radio and television stations such as, WXDJ, WRMA, WRTO and most recently mor ning drive co - host on Exitos 107.1.
Cumulus announces KTFM San Antonio’s Rachel Jones as the new midday host for WWWQ/Q100. Rachel, also formerly known as “Blondie”, co-hosted the Energy 94-1 morning show. Prior to that, Rachel lent her talents to middays and mornings at Mobile, Alabama’s WABD. Rob Roberts, Q100 Program Director and Operations Manager for Cumulus Atlanta said, “We talked to so many great people about taking over middays on Q100 but Rachel wanted it so much and her talent is undeniable.” We’re excited to unleash her on Atlanta.
Former Detroit Piston Lindsey Hunter And Dave Shore Named New Afternoon Team on Detroit Sports 105.1
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– Greater Media has named former Detroit Piston Lindsey Hunter and Program Director Dave Shore as the new afternoon drive team on Detroit Sports 105.1FM. The duo can be heard weekdays from 2-6pm beginning on Monday, March 21st on the station. Hunter enjoyed a 17-year NBA career as a player (1993-2010), appearing in 937 regular-season games with the Detroit Pistons 
(1993-00, 2003-08), Milwaukee Bucks (2000-01), Los Angeles Lakers (2001-02), Toronto Raptors (2002-03) and Chicago Bulls (2008-10).
Shore joined the station in March of 2015 as Program Director. Prior to that, he was on air and the operations manager of ESPN Radio's KSPN-AM/ ESPN LA 710 in Los Angeles, California, where the radio veteran was responsible for overseeing daily operations and special events, as well as managing team relationships for the past four years. In addition, Shore was heard on the air as the pre-game host of the Los Angeles Lakers broadcasts as well as other programs. In addition he has hosted nationally on ESPN Radio for a number of years, as well as serving as sideline reporter for ESPN Radio's national college football radio coverage.
St. Louis' Guy Phillips Crosses 35-Year Mark At Same Station
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– A guy that has been waking up St. Louisans in five different decades is none other than Guy Phillips of the "Phillips and Company Morning Show" on Y98 (CBS). Guy celebrates 37 years in the same chair, at the same station, drinking the same lousy coffee that jump started his incredible run back in March of 1979. His longtime cohorts, Courtney Landrum (17 yrs), Kevin-the-Intern (17 yrs), Lance Hildebrand (24 yrs), and Jen Myers (10 yrs) are whom he credits his longevity.
"Not only are they great broadcasters, outside of the radio station...they leave me alone." Guy's dedication to various causes in the Gateway City has raised tens of millions of dollars. In fact, he serves on the board of five different charities. St. Louis' most sought after emcee, rarely has he a weekend to himself. Is the St. Louis Radio Hall-of-Famer looking at retirement? "Age is just a number...a shi**y, depressing number! I'll give it up when I move from my current 'age check box' on entry forms, to the one that has only one number and a plus sign." Congratulations to one of radio's good guys!
[LISTEN] Hillary Rings Up MIX 106 Boise's Mike & Nicole Show
Says Her Election Would Not Mean A Third Term For Obama
THE MOUTH, MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– Ahead of the Idaho's Tuesday's Caucuses, Secretary Hillary Clinton rang up Mix 106 Boise's Mike and Nicole Show. The duo mixed a share of both fun and serious questions including her choice of treats on a laid back evening, pizza or burgers (she picked pizza).
But they also turned more serious in asking if her election, like many have opined, would be an extension of President Obama's term. 'No," she replied. And while recognizing his accomplishment and saying she respects him, she added that she believes there's still a lot to be done. Mike went on to ask about her trustability. "Is that a fair question," he asked. "Obviously, I don't think that's fair," she responded. "and it's sad to here that. .LISTEN TO INTERVIEW HERE
GIG ALERT: WIVK Knoxville On The Hunt For Night Host
THE MOUTH MARCH 21ST, 2016 –– Cumulus Media’s legendary WIVK-FM Knoxville TN has a very rare on air opportunity for an energetic night time personality.
They post: "Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, have strong skills in front of a crowd, live on social media, and be able to entertain on East Tennessee’s #1 station. This position is for a full-time 7-12 midnight personality who can connect with 18-34 year olds. Candidates must have at least 3 years of on-air and commercial radio experience and have the skills to host shows in ANY day-part. Versatility is key. You must also have a strong ability to connect with listeners via content, phones, social media, and at appearances. It’s necessary that applicants understand the Country life group as well as outside the format. WIVK-FM is a regional powerhouse that just happens to play Country music. The music is only a portion of what our listeners embrace. If you entertain through more than just liner cards, we want to talk to you!"
Send materials to Cumulusradio.jobs@cumulus.com with “Knoxville Nights” in the subject line. Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Bob Raleigh | Corporate Program Director Cumulus Media Country Formats + Westwood One Real Country/Classic Country.
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Nielsen To Measure Listening Across All Platforms With Launch Of 'Digital Audio Ratings' Initiative
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2016 –– Nielsen has announced the launch of Nielsen Digital Audio Ratings, the new solution to measure over-the-air radio listening, across mobile apps and web players, regardless of ad model and device—smartphones, tablets and computers. The Nielsen Digital Audio Ratings service, which is currently collecting data on more than 2,500 station streams 
across all 48 personal people meter (PPM) markets, measures the extension of broadcast radio to streaming environments. Initially, Nielsen Digital Audio Ratings will report the listening of digital streams of AM/FM radio stations and e-radio stations in the 48 PPM markets. Measurement for custom-curated and on-demand audio, including podcasts, is currently in development.
“With the way people consume content in a continual state of change, it’s critical to capture all of the platforms where people are listening to audio, whether on the radio, computers or smartphones,” said Brad Kelly, Managing Director, Nielsen Audio. “To achieve Total Audience for audio, we must provide 
a comprehensive view of listening behavior across all platforms and what better way to start than with radio. Additionally, Nielsen Digital Audio Ratings will give radio stations the insight buyers and marketers need to quantify the size and nature of a station’s online audience on smartphones, tablets and computers.
The service will formalize a two-month pre-currency preview period covering data from the February and March 2016 surveys, available in mid-March and mid-April, respectively. Beginning with the April 2016 survey data, released in mid-May, clients must license Nielsen Digital Audio Ratings to access data related to their own media properties and the data of other subscribers. “Radio is a crucial format to reach audiences and must be an integral part of Nielsen’s Total Audience initiative,” said Kelly. “With Nielsen Digital Audio Ratings we will be able to capture broadcast radio’s total reach and begin laying the groundwork to measure other audio platforms where people listen to music, syndicated programs or news/talk and sports content.”
MOTION: MIX 107.3 Wash, DC Re-Signs & Promotes Ashley Nickels To MD
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2016 –– Cumulus Media announces that it has re-signed popular on-air host Ashley Nickels as Midday Personality of MIX 107.3 in Washington, D.C. and has promoted Nickels to Music Director. Nickels joined the station in 2014 as On-Air Personality, Nights. Prior to that, she hosted Nights at KDND in Sacramento. Nickels grew up in Las Vegas and began her radio career at her hometown station, TOP40 KLUC.
Nickels said: “I am BEYOND excited and honored to be part of this next phase with such a wonderful team at the new MIX 107.3! I would like to thank Louie Diaz, Jake McCann and Mike McVay for giving me the opportunity to continue growing within Cumulus on-air, and allowing me to now branch out off-air into the role of Music Director.”
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Programming Vet Kris Abrams Joins Futuri Media; Anne Hudson Named VP/Sales For REAL 92.3 LA; Khatija Mohiuddin Takes LSM Post At iHeart Chicago
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2016 –– Longtime radio programming and operations executive Kris Abrams is the new Director/Partner Integration at Futuri Media. A third-generation broadcaster, Kris joins Futuri after serving three years as Operations Manager for Cumulus Radio/Albuquerque, an eight-station cluster where he very successfully integrated Futuri’s products and services including TopicPulse, as well as Listener Driven Radio’s LDR1 and Takeover.
Kris previously worked as Operations Manager for iHeartMedia’s six-station cluster in Jacksonville, Florida; Program Director at 
Greater Media Hot AC WLNK/Charlotte; Operations Manager for CBS Radio/Phoenix’s three-station group; and Program Director at WRIT/Milwaukee and WMQX/Greensboro, among several other stations.
--iHeartMedia Los Angeles has named Anne Hudson Vice President of Sales for KRRL REAL 92.3. Hudson moves to the Los Angeles region from iHeartMedia Chicago, where she was sales manager. Prior to Chicago, she held management positions in Los Angeles and San Francisco at 106.1 KMEL and Wild 94.9.
-- iHeartMedia Chicago has also announced that Khatija Mohiuddin has been named Local Sales Manager for iHeartMedia Chicago. Most recently, she was an account executive WTMX-FM in Chicago. Mohiuddin began her sales career with iHeartMedia’s 93.9 MYfm in 2005.