Doug Banks Media Renews With AURN
THE MOUTH, MAY 15TH, 2013 –– American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) and Doug Banks Media have reached agreement to continue syndicating the Doug Banks Radio Show. Under the terms of the new contract, AURN will distribute, market and sell the show. "The Doug Banks Radio Show has been entertaining urban adult audiences for a long time and with his extraordinarily talented sidekick DeDe McGuire and newly added comedian George Willborn, we expect he'll be entertaining audiences for many years to come" said Jerry Lopes, President of Program Operations and Affiliations. Lopes says. The Doug Banks Radio Show is nationally syndicated by American Urban Radio Networks on nearly 30 stations, including its flagship WVAZ-FM in Chicago. The show airs Monday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) is the only African-American owned radio network company in the United States. It is the largest network reaching Urban America with nearly 20 million listeners each week.
MOTION: Comic Roy Wood Jr. Joins Art Terrell At Kiss 104.1 Atlanta; DG's Jana Polsky Returns For Alumni Week At Montclair's WMSC-FM
THE MOUTH, MAY 15TH, 2013 –– Comedian/radio host Roy Wood Jr. has joined Kiss 104.1/Atlanta's Art Terrell show in afternoon drive. According to The AJC's Rodney Ho, Cox VP/Prog. Tony Kidd, said he wanted to give listeners a blend of music and comedy. "We did a test with the two of Roy and Art on Saturday mornings and it went really well," he said. "We want people to go home with a smile on their face." Most recently, Wood has worked on the air in Birmingham and had finished in third place on the most recent season of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" in 2010. –––––––– Dial Global's Jana Polsky returns to Alumni Takeover Week" at Montclair State's University’s (NJ) WMSC-FM! "Ahhh, those were the (college radio) days. While toiling away at your computers,: says Polsky. "Feel free to tune in tomorrow from 11am-2pm ET for my "MegaMash" radio show--three hours of pop/rock, TV tunes, classic commercials, cool covers and more! You can listen live at http://www.wmscradio.com
Gwyneth Paltrow Radio Interview Gets A Bit Hairy [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 15TH, 2013 –– By now you're aware that Gwyneth Paltrow has been making the rounds and venting her distaste for last week's Met fashion event. Of course, while she continues with her rant, most want to know more about her much publicized, well vented dress during the "Iron Man 3" premiere. Aussie mega hosts, Kyle and Jackie O of 2Day FM, caught up the actress after perhaps a drink or two and asked about the event and gown."Do you want me to be honest? It sucked," said Paltrow. As for the dress, she said "I 
feel like we're all a bit old to be trying to dress punk ... I had this dress on that was see-through on the sides, and basically I couldn't wear underwear with this dress. They were like, you need to shave it. … I said, 'No, I got a big '70s bush!' Which, I was kidding. But then it was all a disaster. And now I look like an 8-year-old girl, basically." Perhaps more information than the duo wanted, but LISTEN TO INTERVIEW and judge for yourself.
JACOBS STUDY: Country Partisans Lead The Way With Listening
Spend more time listening to their favorite Country station than devotees of any of the 12 formats
THE MOUTH, MAY 15TH, 2013 –– According to Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs, “Country radio fans are rapidly adopting mobile gadgets from smartphones to tablets. And their rampant use of Facebook should be a signal to Country programmers that proficiency in both the social and mobile spheres is a minimum requirement for today’s stations.”
Here are some key takeaways: They’re goin’ mobile: In Techsurvey9, Country listeners are rapidly purchasing mobile gadgets. Nearly two-thirds now own a smartphone (+31% from TS8), while more than a third have 
bought a tablet (+68% from TS8). They ♥ Radio: Wonder why Country is the ratings darling? Country partisans are far more likely to listen to the radio eight hours a day or more. And more than any format, they spend more time listening to their favorite Country station than devotees of any of the 12 formats in Techsurvey9. For more info, CLICK HERE
Google To Throw Hat In Music Arena
THE MOUTH, MAY 15TH, 2013 –– Looks like Google will unveil its new subscription music service today at its Google I/O conference, according to The Verge. Sources say Google has signed separate licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment for both YouTube and Google Play. Earlier this year, Fortune reported that Google had already struck similar deals with Warner Music Group. But landing Universal Music and Sony gives Google access to the two largest record companies. This move means they'll get the jump on Apple, which is also trying to launch a new streaming-music service. According to reports, Google's subscription services would resemble Spotify, and offer on-demand songs that would be streamed to their PCs and mobile devices. Apple, on the other hand, is working on an online radio service that is said to be more akin to Pandora, a service that plays songs at random similar to traditional radio.
Christina Aguilera Returning To ‘The Voice’ As Shakira Exits
THE MOUTH, MAY 15TH, 2013 –– Christina Aguilera is returning to NBC’s The Voice next season and Shakira is reportedly leaving after just one season, according to Deadline. Aguilera left last year to promote her album Lotus, while original judge Cee Lo Green, also took a break to return to his music career. Shakira and Usher joined Adam Levine and Black Shelton in season 4 which ends this June. Producer Mark Burnett said “Everybody can’t coach for life because when you have people with current recording in the game, this is not their job,” he said. “Their job is their fans and making music and being live, and so we knew from the beginning that this would happen, and we’ve had six coaches."
WIP's Cataldi Wants Fans To Boo Donovan McNabb At Retirement Ceremony
THE MOUTH, MAY 15TH, 2013 –– Back in 1999, WIL Philly's morning host, Angelo Cataldi (shown), organized a draft day booing of Donovan McNabb. Now with the former Eagles quarterback returning for his retirement ceremony in September, Cataldi is back at it again. “We should make sure we’ll boo McNabb one last time!” popular host Angelo Cataldi said on his 94 WIP morning show. “We’ll never have a chance again!” He claimed later to a philly.com reporter that he was only kidding. According to USA Today, Philadelphians are against the drive with seventy-four percent of respondents in an online poll saying the “Dirty 30″ shouldn’t boo McNabb. On ESPN Radio, McNabb said: “ “I have nothing but love for the Philly fans, even the ones who were highly criticizing me or opinionated in any way. I can’t get upset at them because my job is to get out on the field and be productive. That’s what quarterbacking is all about.” Meanwhile, you can follow the WIP voting HERE
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Broadcast Pioneer Dr. Joyce Brothers Passes Away At 85
THE MOUTH, MAY 14TH, 2013 –– Long before media doc's such as Ruth, Phil or Laura, there was psychologist Joyce Brothers. For decades she blanketed both TV and Radio with her special brand of counseling that offered viewers and listeners a totally new style of 
programming which paved the way for many to follow. On Monday, Dr. Joyce passed away at 85. According to The NY Times, beginning with mail from radio listeners after keeping a suicidal caller on the phone until help could arrive, her future quickly led to non-stop exposure and demand. In the late 50's she launched her first nationally syndicated TV show “The Dr. Joyce Brothers Show.” She also became a regular on TV games shows such “What’s My Line?” and “The Hollywood Squares" and "The $64,000 Question", the later of which leading her to appear before a grand jury, but leaving untainted. In addition to these and other TV appearances, she also had a call-in radio show, a syndicated newspaper column and had numerous best sellers. Dr. Brothers passed away an her home in Fort Lee, N.J.
Seacrest Safe On Next Season's Idol
THE MOUTH, MAY 14TH, 2013 –– Radio and TV dynamo, Ryan Seacrest, confirmed yesterday that he will indeed be returning as the American Idol host for season 13. Following news that Fox was planning a major overhaul with next season's show, including a complete change in judges and format, Seacrest said “I’m staying next season, yes. I’m hosting 100%,” Ryan Seacrest told Extra TV. As for the rest of the rumors going around about next season, Ryan isn’t ready to comment “I think we’re trying to get through this finale week, and we’ll find out what next season brings after that.” As for Randy Jackson's announcement last week that he was leaving the show, Ryan told Extra's Terri Seymour that Jackson did not give him a heads up about his plan to leave the show. “No, Randy didn't really discuss it with me. It was something I found about with everyone else.”
Matt Siegel's Gomez Interview Goes Viral; Upset That Articles Kept Referring To Him As "DJ" [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 14TH, 2013 –– Chalk up another radio interview that sent the gossipverse into overdrive. This one took place on Kiss 108/Boston's Matty In the Morning show where his in-studio guest, Selena Gomez, came clean with news that she was totally available; thus, 
throwing water on recent rumblings that her and former uber star, Justin Bieber, were back together. No sooner said, sites like Radar Online, Perez Hilton and The Daily Mail jumped on it like kids on candy and before long, Matty in The Morning was an international star. Errrr, kind of. Matty later joked: This was his once chance to become internationally famous... and of course all the articles refer to him as a "DJ." One line that also caught attention was Matty's question to Gomez about her dating status, “So sometimes you may see a boy walking down the street and he says, ‘lets grab a ice-cream’ — you’re available?” Gomez responded, “Yep!” LISTEN TO AUDIO
Kimmel Joins Stern: Admits He May Have Had Something To Do With NBC's Leno Move [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 14TH, 2013 –– Jimmy Kimmel appeared on yesterday's Howard Stern Show and Stern was quick to suggest that Kimmel's recent move to an 11:30 P.M. time slot is part of the reason that NBC is kicking "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno to the curb in 2014. "I think that it is mind blowing that they're getting rid of Jay," said Stern. "I attribute this to you. I do. I attribute this to you going on at 11:30 and they're all freaked out because you're the young guy and you've got the young demos. Do you think that that's why they got rid of Jay?" Kimmel didn't disagree, but replied modestly by saying "I don't know for sure, but I suspect that it had something to do with it." Jimmy Fallon is set to move into Leno's slot sometime in 2014. Fallon will be replaced by "Saturday Night Live's" Seth Myers. WATCH BRIEF VIDEO HERE
BOB BARKER: Lucky Break Came Following Fellow Announcer's No Show - [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 14TH, 2013 –– One of broadcasting's truly beloved personalities, Bob Barker, made a rare call into 970/New York's The Answer's Frank Morano show. In an extended weekend interview, the nineteen time Emmy winner talked about his start in local radio and how a fellow TV announcer who failed to arrive for a show following one drink too many, led to his break on camera. Being thrown into an audience interaction-type show, Barker said he replied to a woman's comment and the audience laughed. Apparently, he liked that response and so did a local producer who told the future TV icon that this is what he should be doing. That was over 50 years ago, and the 89 year old is still running in high gear, especially with his passion for animals. He also took time with discussing some of the problems with the media today. LISTEN HERE
MOTION: Rick Thomas Says Aloha To CBS Radio L.A.; WPGC-FM Washington, DC, Adds Tati To "Pablo Show"
THE MOUTH, MAY 14TH, 2013 –– Hawaii radio host and PD Rick Thomas (left) jumps from market 64 to number 2 as he takes over PD reigns at K-EARTH 101 and Smooth AC 94.7 The Wave in Los Angeles. Thomas formerly was Director of Programming for San Diego's Rhythmic AC Magic 92.5, Rhythmic CHR Z90/San Diego, once served as OM of Univision Radio's San Antonio group and Director of Prog. for Salem/Honolulu. Thomas is currently with Ohana Broadcast Company where he programs and host on KUMU-FM 94.7 in Honolulu. "I am absolutely THRILLED at the privilege of caring for K-EARTH 101 and The Wave," said Thomas. "I'm looking forward to working in concert with Steve Carver, Greg Strassell, Kevin Weatherly and the entire CBS Radio Los Angeles team to grow these two elite and heritage L.A. brands and to take the stations to new levels of success." Rhythmic CHR WPGC-FM Washington, DC, adds Tati (shown) to join the "Pablo Show." Tati most recently hosted mornings at Jammin' Z90/San Diego since 2006. She joins Pablo, Guy Lambert and DJ Heat beginning May 16 from 5:30-10am. Tati began at Hot 93.9/Honolulu in 1999 as a host.
Bloomquist Media Awarded For Innovative Branded Content Radio Program
THE MOUTH, MAY 14TH, 2013 –– Bloomquist Media won two 2013 Communicator Awards for a Memorial Day radio program that raised awareness and funds for Fisher House Foundation, is a non-profit that assists the families of wounded warriors. The program, entitled A Grateful Nation narrated by KIRO/Seattle's Dave Ross (shown), was honored with a Gold Award of Excellence for Writing/Creative Concept and a Silver Award of Distinction in the Programs category. “We are very pleased to see A Grateful Nation honored for its creative concept and writing,” said Bloomquist Media President Randall Bloomquist. “Powerful storytelling is key to the success of our innovative Branded Audio Content strategy.”A Grateful Nation told four stories of service and sacrifice by members of the U.S. military and their families. Because Fisher House Foundation played a role in all of these stories, the organization’s message was organically woven into the compelling content.
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