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Hannah Byrom Joins Jeff Miles In Mornings As Co-Host For WKLB-FM Boston

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Greater Media announced that Hannah Byrom has been named as the new co-host of Country Mornings with Jeff Miles on WKLB-FM in Boston. Byrom’s morning show experience includes working at KKBF-FM in Portland, Oregon and serving as a co-host on Westwood One’s Zach Sang and the Gang. In addition, she has been on the air at WPST-FM in Trenton and WPLJ-FM in New York City.

“I'm so happy to be joining the outstanding team at Country 102.5 and Greater Media,” said Byrom. “I instantly fell in love with Boston and couldn't be more excited to wake the city up every morning with Jeff Miles.” “I am excited that we are building a great new Country morning show for Bostonians to wake up to that will be fresh and local,” said Mary Menna, vice president and market manager of Greater Media Boston.

[WATCH] Eric Zane Announces New Morning Show In Grand Rapids

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Eric Zane, longtime member of the Syndicated Free Beer & Hot Wings Show, said on his Monday podcast "The wait is over .. I got a frickin job." He's headed to Cumulus Media's Sports outlet WBBL-FM (107.3) where he'll join The Huge Show. Zane told mlive.com, "Cumulus Media has been terrific and my family and I are very thankful."

Zane will be joined on the show by Kyle Paffhausen, a long-time friend and former intern on Free Beer & Hot Wings Show.

There was no announcement on the fate of "The Michael Grey Show" that has handled mornings on WBBL. Zane will also continue to be the public address announcer for the Grand Rapids Griffins. MLive says that Zane was released in early February following a rant on the show about the conditions of the DeltaPlex Arena and owner Joel Langlois. WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT HERE

Longtime Bob & Tom Cast Member Kristi Lee Launches Podcast

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Kristi Lee, who left the syndicated Bob & Tom Show last January, is launching a podcast. "Kristi Lee Uninterrupted" will debut Tuesday with five episodes at once reports ibj.com. Her guests will include names familiar to "Bob & Tom" fans, including recently retired co-host Bob Kevoian (shown), former "Nick at Nite" host and public speaker Dr. Will Miller, Morty’s Comedy Joint owner Chris Bowers, and comedian and actress Jen Kober.

Brad Shoemaker, whose Indianapolis-based Creative Zombie LTD podcast studio is producing Lee’s show, thinks the new podcast will have a considerable following due in part to Lee's notoriety from the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show. Some of the more popular podcasts Shoemaker’s studio produces get around 3,000 downloads a week.

“With someone like Kristi Lee, who has a national following, I could see it surpassing that by a long shot,” he said. The length of Lee’s main weekly shows “will be dictated by the content,” Shoemaker said. Lee’s discussion with Kevoian lasted 75 minutes. “What we want in general is a good bite-sized bit you can listen to driving to and from work,” Shoemaker said. The shows will consist of interviews, mixed with news bits, observations, comedy and “getting to know more about Kristi’s life.” Lee told IBJ on Friday “Part of this is proving I can do my own thing,” she said. “Not only can I be a support character, but proving I can carry a show.”

Female Voices Join Launch Of New Denver Sports Outlet

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– "At long last, Denver sports talk radio will involve FEMALE voices" reports Colin Daniels for bsndenver.com. Altitude Sports Radio AM 950 begins this Friday, April 8th (opening day at Coors Field), a property of Kroenke Sports Enterprises and it will feature several personalities from the TV side including Vic Lombardi and Kyle Keefe along with talk radio veterans like Nate Kreckman and Tom Nalen.

Joining the lineup will include Lauren Gardner (shown counting down the days earlier this week). The former Denver Broncos cheerleader went on to become a sideline reporter for CBS sports. But Gardner won’t be the only woman at the station. South Stands Denver has learned that longtime Altitude TV veteran Julie Browman will be joining the afternoon drive program as well.

Julie has worked in sports talk radio having worked in the medium in San Diego prior to coming to Denver.

SYNDICATION: Westwood One’s Zach Sang Show Celebrates One Year LIVE From Hollywood

Brad Nolan Joins As Executive Producer

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Westwood One’s Zach Sang is enjoying a string of successes including new affiliations, a recent rebrand, a new executive producer, and a series of viral celebrity interviews. Now affiliated on over 70 stations, recent Zach Sang Show affiliates in 2016 include: · WHBQ (Memphis, TN) · WXMJ (Erie, PA) · WHMJ (Pittsburg, PA) · WWOT and WJHT (Johnstown-Altoona, PA) · KQID (Alexandria, LA) · KKJK (Lincoln & Hastings, NE) · KOLY (Sioux Falls, SD) · KWWW (Spokane, WA) · KAAK (Great Falls, MT).

The recently rebranded, Zach Sang Show has a new logo and brand. The show includes Technical Producer Heather Connor, News Director Dan Zolot, Head Writer Jillian Gutowitz, and Visual Producer Keith Weiner. We now add radio veteran Brad Nolan as Executive Producer. Brad Nolan says, “Zach and I both started entertaining people years before we could drive the cars where people listen to us today. There’s something special about that. It’s been fun to spearhead this brand refresh. It’s going to be even more exciting to work with this group as we reshape the way our audience experiences media.”

101.9 KINK Portland First U.S. Station To Go Carbon Neutral

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Alpha Media Portland, OR announced that 101.9 KINK has entered into a partnership agreement with YR&G, a sustainably consulting firm based in New York. This partnership will help guide the radio station on a path to becoming the first radio station in the United States to go carbon neutral. Carbon neutral is the act of achieving a state in which the net amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere is reduced to zero.

Alpha Media Executive VP of Programming, Scott Mahalick commented on the announcement, “Being environmentally conscious has always been part of KINK’s DNA but now we get to take action and become 100% carbon neutral in a measurable way.” “YR&G is thrilled to be supporting Alpha Media and KINK in this journey to carbon neutrality. As a radio station focused on Portland music and culture, KINK's commitment really embodies the adage "think global, act local" as they implement a response to an international challenge with homegrown solutions," says Alan Scott, FAIA, Director, YR&G.

iHeart Radio Delivers 3rd Annual Star-Fueled Awards Show

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– The 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought the biggest names in entertainment and fans together from the historic, fabulous Forum in Los Angeles to celebrate all things music live on TBS, TNT and truTV, on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform on Sunday, April 3. The fan-fueled 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought the music of the iHeartRadio app to life with featured performances and incredible collaborations, including host Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber, ZAYN, Demi Lovato, Chris Brown, Iggy Azalea, Fetty Wap, Meghan Trainor, DNCE, G-Eazy, Bebe Rexha and appearances from Nile Rodgers and Brad Paisley. Plus exclusive special performances by Pitbull and Maroon 5 simulcasted from the Capital One JamFest, which was part of the March Madness Music Festival taking place in Houston, TX, and The Weeknd from THE JUNO AWARDS.

U2 received the most prestigious award of the evening ­ the 2016 iHeartRadio Innovator Award. iHeartRadio honored the iconic group for their undeniable impact on the world of popular culture and paid tribute to their unparalleled contributions to the music industry and social causes. Pharrell Williams, musician, entrepreneur and creative force who won the 2014 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, presented Bono and The Edge of U2 with the 2016 award.

[WATCH] San Diego's Beloved Jerry Cesak Returns For Live Nightime TV Show With An Assist From KYXY's Tommy Sablan

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Longtime San Diego host Jerry Cesak, former co-host of the Jeff & Jer' Show on CBS' KyXy-FM, is reuniting with executive producer Tommy Sablan (who'll continue on Jeff & The Showgram's morning show) for "San Diego Tonight." The show will air locally on KUSI-TV Friday night's at 8:00.

Cesak tells Jockline, "It's the Tonight Show template. I'll be the host. We have a live house band. Live announcer. Sablan will be the on screen producer. It will air before a live studio audience of 520 people at the Lyceum Theater. Major guests are already being lined up as well as its official start date. Sablan says, "Radio is my heart and soul but it's so cool to be part of this television project and to work with Jerry again." WATCH PROMO SHOW OPEN HERE

Spokane Cluster Collects 23,000 Pounds Of Food During 'April Foods' Event

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– This past Friday, the seven radio stations that make up the Mapleton Cluster in Spokane turned April Fool’s Day into April Foods day again and focused 12 hours on stocking the shelves for the local Second Harvest food bank. The food drive that started at 6am at a local grocery store. Various stations from their group broadcast from the location raising the awareness and need to support the food bank.

“Hunger is no joke”, says Operations Manager Greg Tillotson. “And with help from our listeners and great partners we were able to collect over 23,000 pounds of food for those in need this spring and summer.” Last year, the one day April Food’s Day drive brought in over 19,000 pounds.

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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 Wins Big At 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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