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KGO 810 Announces 'Next Generation' Lineup; Ronn Owens To Remain On KGO By Popular Demand

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– Beginning tomorrow April 5, KGO will kick off its new live and local talk radio line-up as it welcomes Bay Area favorites Armstrong and Getty (R) to Mornings on KGO from 6AM-10AM. Ethan Bearman takes middays from 12 Noon-2PM, followed by Brian Copeland from 2PM-4PM. Popular local talk host Chip Franklin moves to Afternoon Drive from 4PM-7PM. DreX remains on KGO evenings from 7PM-10PM.

Last week, it was announced that Bay Area radio legend Ronn Owens, KGO 810 talk host for 40 years, would move to sister station 560 KSFO to host Afternoon Drive starting Monday, April 4, but after KGO listener outcry, the decision was made to keep Owens at his home station. KGO/KSFO Program Director Mike Anthony said: “We couldn’t be more excited about the new direction KGO 810 is taking, and we believe our listeners will love what they hear. Ronn’s audience made it very clear to us yesterday that he belongs at KGO—so we listened. We are beyond thrilled to welcome Armstrong and Getty to KGO mornings, followed by Ronn’s much-loved show, with Ethan Bearman and Brian Copeland broadcasting through the afternoon. Chip Franklin will take KGO listeners through Afternoon Drive into the evening, when DreX brings it home Nights. Nationally syndicated talk host Mark Levin remains in the 3PM-6PM slot on KSFO.

AWARDS: Taylor Swift Rules At iHeart Music Awards; Chris Stapleton Rocks ACM's

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2106 –– Broadcast live on TBS, TNT, AND TRUTV last night from the Forum in Los Angeles, the 2016 iHeart Radio Music Awards required plenty of walkup from uber star Taylor Swift, who took four of the coveted awards including Album and Tour of the year, plus, female artist of the year. She was also awarded Most Meme-able Moment: *Socially Voted Category.

Adele took honors for Song of the Year with 'Hello' - SEE ALL THE WINNERS HERE

Meanwhile, The ACM's had no shortage of awards for newcomer Chris Stapleton who took Male Vocalist, New Male Vocalist and Son of The Year honors - Jason Aldean took honors as Entertainer of The Year. SEE ALL THE WINNERS HERE

Keep busy backstage was Westwood One where they met and mingled with country stars galore. Everyone from Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood to Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, Sam Hunt, and Cassadee Pope. who was in attendance at NRG Stadium. That's Canaan Smith shown right. Photo courtesy of Westwood One

SWIFT PHOTO/Getty for iHeartRadio

JURY: Host Must Pay Law Firm Over $669,000 In Bubba Trial

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– Following a story we reported last month (JL 3/23,) Todd Schnitt and his wife have been dealt a blow by a jury after they sided with the Schnitt's law firm, awarding them over $669,000. Jurors also ruled attorney Campbell did not mislead the Schnitts. According to Fox 13, three years ago Schnitt sued Bubba "The Love Sponge" Clem for defamation and lost. Then, Schnitt refused to pay their law firm. The firm sued for nearly a million dollars in unpaid legal fees. The Schnitts counter-sued, claiming the case was unwinnable, blaming their former attorney, Phil Campbell for bad advice. They also blamed their loss on attorney Phil Campbell for getting arrested for DUI during the defamation trial.

Jaime Austrich, who was in charge of the law firm's investigation, said they were determined to bring down their arch nemesis, Bubba the Love Sponge." Ironically, three years later, Bubba was called as a witness to help their case. Even Bubba found it ironic. "I find it kind of comical that I'm the guy possibly in the middle of these two when they both hated me," testified Bubba.

PROGRAMMING: iHeart Taps Ben Marcotte As PD For ALT/102.9 Seattle; Al Payne To Program Alpha Louisville Cluster

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– iHeartMedia announced that Ben Marcotte has been named Program Director for KFOO Alt 1029 Seattle, effective April 11. Marcotte previously spent over three years at iHeartMedia Spokane as APD for KIIX-FM and KISC-FM as well as evening talent for Hot AC KCDA-FM.

“I’m excited about this great opportunity in Seattle with iHeartMedia and Alt 102.9,” said Marcotte. “To be able to work with the Alternative format has been something I’ve been craving for a really long time, and to be able to do it in a place like Seattle/Tacoma is icing on the cake ... I have to thank Andrew Jeffries, Rich Davis, Rich Moore, and Mike Kaplan for this tremendous opportunity."

--Alpha Media Louisville, KY announced that Al Payne has been named Program Director for Old School 105.1 (WGHL), Urban B-96.5 (WGZB), and Urban A/C Magic 101.3 (WMJM). Alfred's career has taken him from markets like Raleigh, Richmond and Greensboro, to some of the nation's top cities including Dallas, Detroit, Washington DC and Baltimore Maryland.

“It's an honor to be chosen by Mr. Schaefer, Mr. Davis and Alpha Media's programming top brass to join this awesome team. I have been a fan of these stations for a long time and look forward to serving, living in, learning about and helping to entertain "Kentuckiana." I'll have great guides in the form of sales guru-George Demaree, promo queen-Jessica Taylor, and an amazing air staff. Best of all I can use the yellow slim suit and blue suede monk straps that I got for Easter again at DERBY,” remarked Al.

MOTION: Amber Wilson Joins 790 The Ticket South Florida

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– Entercom South Florida and Sports Talk 790 AM The Ticket announced that Amber Wilson will join Jonathan Zaslow and Brett Romberg (shown below with Tobin) as co-host of the morning show.

Wilson is a veteran sports broadcaster, who began her career hosting a weekly sports television show, “Sports Bang” on CBS (WFOR) alongside ESPN’s Jon “Stugotz” Weiner. She has previously appeared on a variety of sports radio programs, including CBS Network's "The Players Club" and as an anchor, reporter and writer for Open Sports Inc. and CBS Sports Interactive.

Wilson is a seventh generation Floridian and a graduate of The University of Florida. She is also a practicing trial attorney in South Florida.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Abby Snyder Joins Adams In Corporate Post

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– Abby Snyder has joined Adams Radio Group and will served as the corporate business manager in charge of Accounts Payable, Payroll and Human Resources. Abby began her career in radio in 1998 as a promotions intern for a Twin Cities radio station. Abby later became an on air talent in St. Cloud, MN , Rapid City, SD and Duluth Minnesota where she was middays on KCBY and KTCO.

Ron Stone, CEO of Adams commented “ Abby has worked for me twice before on air and I know her attention to detail and level of commitment to excellence. Her working knowledge of radio will make her perfect for her new role with Adams.”

No Foolin', Cumulus Toledo Drops Star To Channel 105.5

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– In what first appeared to be a bit on Star 105.5 (WWWM-FM) Toledo, morning host Denny Schaffer announced Friday morning that station was actually rebranding to Channel 105.5. Schaffer told The Toledo Blade, “We wanted to rebrand the station so we could have our own identity."

“This gives us a brand new, fresher identity that we haven’t had before," said Andy Stuart, regional vice president and market manager for Cumulus Media Toledo. "It was simply time to make the change." As part of WWWM’s name and logo rebranding, the station received a new tent for remote appearances and signs, its van was rewrapped with the Channel 105.5 logo, plus, its website and Facebook page as well as other social media were also updated.

[WATCH] Rock Royalty Honor CKLW Legend Rosalie Trombley

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– CKLW/Detroit's legendary music director, Rosalie Trombley, was given the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at this year's Juno Awards gala on April 2, 2016. Music legends Bob Seger, Gordon Lightfoot, Randy Bachman, and others joined for a special video honoring "The Girl With The Golden Ear." “I just wanna tell the world how much she meant to me, and how good she was for my career,” said Seger. "I owe her a lot, and I think she sure earned it.”

According to The Winsor Star, Members of Trombley’s family were at the gala to accept the 2016 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award on her behalf. Trombley was unable to attend herself due to health issues. Burton Cummings — who has long said that Trombley kickstarted his entire career — introduced the video in person. As music director during the “Big 8” era of CKLW radio, Trombley is credited with having an indelible impact on the lives of many musical figures. Her programming choices led to the success of such classic songs as If You Could Read My Mind, Taking Care of Business, Bennie and the Jets, and — most notably — These Eyes by The Guess Who. WATCH HERE

WBBM Chicago Traffic Reporter Killed In Crash

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– David Mitchell, who worked as a traffic reporter for WBBM Chicago since 1992, was killed Sunday morning after his vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier wall on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana. According to WLS ABC7 TV, Mitchell, was driving at about 8:40 a.m. southbound on I-65 when he veered to the left, went off the road and struck the concrete median barrier wall.

Indiana State Police said it's undetermined why he veered off the road, and said in a statement that he may have had a medical incident prior to the crash. An autopsy is pending. It does not appear that there are signs that his vehicle braked before the crash, state police said. Mitchell, who was from Chicago but living in Lowell, Ind., was taken to South Lake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville where he pronounced dead. According to WBBM Radio, he worked there since 1992 as a traffic reporter at the Sears Skydeck during the morning and evening rush hours, as well as a reporter/anchor. He worked as a broadcaster since 1973 at several stations in the Chicago area. PHOTO/ABC - WBBM

[LISTEN] The Peak FM's Kevin & Sonia's Trudeau/Trump Flip Prank Goes Viral

THE MOUTH, APRIL 4TH, 2016 –– With due apologies to all those who submitted their April Fool's pranks from last week, we settled on one whose pickup in Buzzfeed, among others, caught out eye.

Courtesy of The Peak FM's Kevin And Sonia Show in Vancouver, and with the graphic skills of Amanda Breen and Marcus Desormeaux from our digital team they had the entire city thinking its 'Trump Tower' was renamed the 'Trudeau Tower' in Downtown Vancouver. We think even The Donald was call this one, HUGE!

You can listen to their exchange HERE

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