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[WATCH] Students & Teachers Call In To Roula & Ryan Show Following Shooting

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– Among shows who took calls from listeners following the deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School near Houston was Cumulus/KRBE's Roula & Ryan Show. KHOU TV Melissa Correa reported directly from their studio as they spent over three hours taking calls from students and teachers from across the Houston area, including some from Santa Fe High School.

"A lot of people are frustrated right now, and just to have the platform to voice what they're feeling," said KRBE 104.1 co-host Ryan Chase.Correa wrote: "Students, teachers are calling in on their way to campuses all across the #HOU area. #khou11 pic.twitter.com/BrOj8lKxBE — Melissa Correa (@MCorreaKHOU) PHOTO/screengrab - WATCH HERE

ON-AIR: Melissa Forman Returns For Mornings At iHeart's 93.9 LITE FM Chicago

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– iHeart announced that Melissa Forman has returned as Morning Show Host for 93.9 LITE FM,­­­­­­­ Chicago. Forman will report to Mick Lee, Program Director of 93.9 LITE FM. “I am so excited to welcome Melissa Forman back into the iHeartMedia Chicago family,” said Matt Scarano, President, iHeartMedia Markets Group’s Chicago Region. “She has a rich history with Chicago and 93.9 LITE FM’s listeners, and we are looking forward to working with her again.”

Forman, a Chicago native, hosted mornings on 93.9 LITE FM for eight years before leaving in 2009 to join WCIU-TV (The “U”) to Co-Host “You & Me This Morning” with Jeanne Sparrow. She also worked at WLRW-FM/Champaign-Urbana, WVMX-FM/Cincinnati, before returning home to Chicago to work at WKIE-FM.

Nick Wize Named APD For iHeart Tucson Cluster; D-Wayne Chavez Takes Afternoons And Suzette Rodriquez Shifts To Middays On KOHT

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– iHeartMedia announced that Nick Wize (shown above) has been named Assistant Program Director for KRQQ, KOHT & KMIY effective June 11. Wize will also take over afternoon drive on KRQQ from 3p-7p. He will report to David Adams, Senior Vice President of Programming foriHeartMedia Tucson.

In addition, KRQQ/KOHT Program Director, D-Wayne Chavez (FL) will move to afternoon drive on KOHT and Suzette Rodriguez (L), shifts to the midday slot from 10a-3p. “Adding someone of Nick’s caliber to the already strong KRQ lineup is like winning the lottery! Nick will be an extremely valuable addition n to the team; both on and off the air,” said David Adams. "Finally, moving Suzette to middays brings her star power and charisma to this important daypart as well as enhances our local connection with our listeners.”

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Alan Kirshbom Named Market President For iHeart Raleigh

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– Alan Kirshbom has been named Market President for iHeart Raleigh, effective immediately. Kirshbom will report to Dave Carwile, President of iHeart's Virginia/Carolina Region. “We are thrilled to have Alan leading our team in Raleigh and are confident he’ll have an immediate and positive impact in the market,” said Carwile. “Alan combines a proven track record of sales leadership, creating culture and driving revenue growth. He will provide a great compliment to our outstanding sales and programming leadership for our stations.”

Kirshbom joins iHeartMedia Raleigh after previously serving as the Vice President and Market Manager for Cumulus in Memphis, Tennessee. He also served as Vice President and Market Manager for Entercom in Austin, Texas and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kirshbom began his career at WRNO in New Orleans.

Russell Robertson & Mark Glynn Tapped For SVP/Sales Posts In Tampa Bay & Seattle By iHeart

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– Russell Robertson (L) has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for Tampa Bay iHeart. Russell will report to Chris Soechtig, Market President for iHeartMedia Tampa Bay. “I’m thrilled to have Russell join our team”, said Soechtig. “His 10+ years of experience in iHeartMedia’s Pacific Northwest & San Diego Regions coupled with his passion for helping clients grow their business makes him the ideal choice for SVPS in Tampa Bay.” Russell comes to Tampa from iHeartMedia Seattle, where he most recently served as the SVPS. He also served as the General Sales Manager for KOZ, KGB, KLSD, and Chargers Radio Broadcast for iHeartMedia San Diego.

-- iHeart also announced that Mark Glynn has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for the Seattle market, effective immediately. He will report to Robert Dove, President, Pacific Northwest Region for iHeartMedia. “Mark has a successful track record in the Seattle market with strong established relationships,” said Dove. “I look forward to working with him as we continue to leverage iHeartMedia Seattle’s iconic station brands and unmatched market reach to build a robust sales strategy.” Glynn most recently served as a Vice President of Sales for TTWN, KBKS and KUBE in Seattle.

Baltimore Magazine Dubs The Kane Show A 'Must Listen'

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– The Kane Show, which originates from Hot 99.5/WIHT in Washington, D.C., will be featured in the June issue of Baltimore magazine as part of the “Newcomer’s Guide to Baltimore.”

Heard locally in Baltimore on Z104.3, the magazine highlights the Premiere Networks-syndicated program as a must-listen radio show. The magazine hits newsstands on May 25. The Kane Show is hosted by Kane, along with co-hosts Riley, Rose, John and Erick.

HONORS: Charlie Morgan To Receive President's Award From CRB

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– The Country Radio Broadcasters, have named Charlie Morgan (L) as recipient of the 2018 President’s Award during the Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, June 20th at 6 p.m. CDT at the Marriott Nashville

Charlie Morgan is Senior Vice President/Market Manager of Emmis New York, which includes WBLS, WLIB, and WQHT. Morgan has supervisory responsibility for Emmis-Indianapolis, which includes WIBC, WFNI, WYXB, WLHK and Network Indiana. Morgan has over 35 years of radio experience, the first 23 years with Susquehanna (now Cumulus) Radio, (WFMS/WJJK/WISG) in roles from Morning host to SVP/Market Manager. In 2007, Morgan joined the team at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, serving as President and COO of IMS Productions. In 2009, he returned to radio joining the Emmis team managing the Indianapolis cluster for seven years (WLHK, WIBC, WYXB, WFNI) and now the Emmis New York cluster (WBLS, WQHT, WLIB). More information may be obtained at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487. Like CRS on Facebook and follow CRS on Instagram and Twitter.

PODCASTS: The Ace & TJ Show Podcast Now Available On ReVolver

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– Along with Ace and TJ, there’s Riggins, the youngest member of the show who is responsible for daily top trending stories, as well as the Friday "Week in Review” where he recaps the week’s events from the show and in pop culture via an original song. Rounding out the show cast is Guenn who’s a mom and lives the lifestyle of their audience. Far more than just a radio program, Ace and TJ have helped raise more than $10 million for charities and emergency relief efforts. The duo created Ace and TJ’s Grin Kids, a non-profit charity designed to enhance the lives of children, ages 5-12, in the show’s listening area who are terminally ill and chronically disabled, by taking them to Disney World with their entire family.

To listen to Ace & TJ More Show After the Show on Apple Podcasts, visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ace-tj-more-show-after-the-show/id1069368671. Sales or marketing inquiries can be directed to reVolver Podcasts at jack@revolverpodcasts.com. For questions about content or to find out how to become a content provider and host, email maria@revolverpodcasts.com.

EVENTS: Drive Underway On Spencer Show In St. Louis To Raise 1,000 Diapers

THE MOUTH, MAY 22ND, 2018 –– This past February, “Spencer’s Neighborhood” co-host Cassiday garnered worldwide coverage after giving birth to her first child Jameson LIVE on-air. Now as a new first-time mommy, Cassiday was SHOCKED by HOW MANY DIAPERS her family would go through – she couldn’t believe the expense and immediately thought of those who were less fortunate. So today through June 27, Cassiday and the 106.5 The Arch’s Morning Show “Spencer’s Neighborhood” will be hosting the “Digital Diaper Drive”, with the goal of raising 1,000 diapers to be donated to the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank. Spencer’s Neighborhood “Digital Diaper Drive” kicked off Monday morning, May 21st and the Campaign is officially underway!

The station has set up an online diaper drive at 1065thearch.com, and donating is easy! Cassiday and Spencer’s Neighborhood are asking listeners to click the online link here and donate whatever amount they can. The address is filled out for the donor, and will be shipped to Spencer’s Neighborhood. Then Spencer, Cassiday and Brando will deliver all of the donations to the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank!

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Are You Ready to Participate In MSBC's 1st-Ever 'AQ'?

MSBC and Jacobs Media Announce A Unique Collaboration -- A Research Study of Talent By Talent

THE MOUTH, MAY 22nd, 2018 –– Coming Soon, Jacobs Media will begin to survey hundreds of on-air talent – from morning shows to talk hosts and other dayparts and will become the first-ever 'AQ', Air-Talent Questionnaire aiming exclusively at those behind the mic! Be among the first to participate in this first-ever talent study containing CONFIDENTIAL feedback from radio personalities across the country.

Jacobs Media, presenters of the highly anticipated Techsurvey 2018 and whose studies have been quoted throughout the media world, will provide data unlike any ever seen before - from content to contests, from preparation to PPM to promotions, every aspect of doing a successful show in today's new media landscape will researched. The results will be revealed at MSBC30 in Chicago this summer. If you have questions you’d like to see included in the study, contact Jacobs Media’s Research Director Jason Hollins at Jason@JacobsMedia.com. Watch for an invitation to CONFIDENTIALLY take part in in this survey in the weeks ahead.

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SYNDICATION: The Woody Show Adds Rock 96.7 Modesto

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST, 2018 –– iHeart's Rock 96.7 KMRQ-FM announced the debut of The Woody Show, effective Monday, May 28. The show features Woody Fife, along with co-hosts Ravey, Greg Gory, Menace and Sebas.

“I’m thrilled that Rock 96.7 made the decision to #JoinFun and go #ALLIN with #TheWoodyShow,” said Woody. “Without #Modesto, and PD Louie Cruz, my quest for worldwide (or at least California) #domination would simply be a dream.” “The Woody Show is a proven winner and we’re excited to bring them to Northern California,” said Louie Cruz, iHeartMedia Modesto/Stockton SVP Programming/Program Director.

ON-AIR: Brenda Price Joins Lineup At WAWZ Star 99.1 NY/NJ; Kage Exits Mornings At WLIT-FM Chicago

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST. 2018 –– WAWZ STAR 99.1 NYC-Metro NJ welcomes Brenda Price to the position of Evening Personality (7p-12a). STAR 99.1 PD Rick Hall says, “Brenda has a genuine passion for ministry and desire to uplift the Star audience. We are excited to welcome Brenda to take the reins of our #1 rated evening show!” Brenda added, “This season has been filled with so many new beginnings and God is opening new doors. Everyone at Star 99.1 has made me feel so welcomed and loved. They are the real deal. And to be able to share the love of Jesus in New York City... I am blessed and thrilled to see how God uses all of us at STAR 99.1 in this new season of ministry!” Most recently, Brenda hosted Morning Drive for Coast Country in Daytona Beach, FL. Prior stops included the Air1 Radio Network, Jack-FM in Dallas, and NASCAR Pit Reporter for the Speed Channel television network.

Chicago media blogger Robert Feder reports that Kristina Kage has exited mornings at WLIT 93.9-FM. Friday was her last day. Insiders tell Feder her replacement will be named today. Kage arrived in 2015 from Portland, Oregon, where she previously had worked with Mick Lee, program director and afternoon personality at Lite FM.

iHeart Radio Boards Southwest Airlines

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST, 2018 –– Southwest Airlines announced a new collaboration with iHeartRadio to bring iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service to Customers as the exclusive music offering within the onboard entertainment portal on Southwest flights. Through the onboard entertainment portal integration with iHeartRadio, Customers can enjoy all their favorite musical genres and choose their favorite live radio station or pick from hundreds of artists to launch their very own custom artist radio station featuring music from that artist and those similar.

“We continue to expand iHeartRadio’s massive distribution platform to ensure that we are available everywhere our listeners are with the products and services they use most,” said Michele Laven, President of Strategic Partnerships for iHeartMedia. ”We are proud to team up with Southwest Airlines to bring the music, radio stations, and on-air personalities people love inflight, continuing to entertain our listeners and Southwest passengers as they travel to their destinations.” Customers can access iHeartRadio free of charge through the onboard entertainment portal on their personal devices to begin their listening experience.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Dennis Green Joins Sun & Fun Media In Top Revenue Post

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST, 2018 –– Sun & Fun Media, a leading radio operations solutions network, has announced that it has appointed veteran radio affiliate sales executive Dennis Green as Chief Revenue Officer for the company. In the newly created position, Green will lead the development of new products and services for radio stations, and will manage a team of six affiliate sales professionals to grow the company’s affiliations across the U.S. He will continue to be based in New York City.

Green joins Sun & Fun Media following a highly successful 22-year career at Westwood One, where he was Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Broadcast Operations. During his tenure at Westwood One, Green held positions including Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales, and Vice President of Affiliate Sales, Talk Programming. He was also Vice President, Broadcast Operations and Affiliate Sales, for Cumulus Media Networks. Prior to that, Green was Head of Multimedia Syndication at Bloomberg in New York, and was also Director of Affiliate Sales and Operations, Illinois & Wisconsin Radio Networks.

HONORS: The Tommy Show Takes Top Honors For Best Local Radio Show DC

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST, 2018 –– After seven-years of being a runner-up, Entercom's The Tommy Show was finally voted as tBest Local Radio Personality by THE local magazine in DC - Washingtonian Magazine. The Show is hosted by Tommy McFly, Jen Richer & Kelly Collis. Runner-ups included: Kojo Nnamdi, WAMU; The Kane Show, HOT 99.5 & Elliot Segal, DC101.

The Best of Washington 2018 party will take place on June 7th at the National Building Museum where guests can sample bites from more than 60 of Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants and Best of Washington Survey Winners!

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

EVENTS: KS95 Minneapolis' Staff Packs Boxes For 'Feed My Starving Children'

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST, 2018 –– On Thursday the staff of KS95/Minneapolis took time out of the office to head over to pack boxes for ‘Feed My Starving Children’. An organization that helps starving children all over the world.

PD Leighton Peck tells Jockline that staff members packed 225 boxes, providing over 48-thousand meals which will feed 133 kids for a year!

KISS 95.1 Maney, Roy, LauRen Morning Show With 7th Annual Play Anything Day

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST, 2018 –– Beasley's WNKS/KISS 95.1 Maney, Roy and LauRen Morning Show will take requests in exchange for donations during the 7th Annual Play Anything Day marathon to benefit the Levine Children’s Hospital. The annual broadcast will take place from 6am-10am on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Requests will be played in random order during the show. No musical genres or decades are off limits. All donations will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital.

Last year, the Maney, Roy and LauRen Show raised over $103,600 for Levine Children’s Hospital during the Secret Santa Campaign, which makes miracles happen for the kids who had to spend the holidays in the hospital. Play Anything Day will kick off the goal of generating even more money toward the morning show’s overall 2018 goal. “This is our favorite time of the year when we get to throw the format out the window,” said Maney. “We play any song our listeners want to hear for a donation to the Kiss Kids.”

SNAPS: WWO'S Backstage At The BBMA's

THE MOUTH, MAY 21ST, 2018 –– Westwood One’s Backstage was backstage at the BBMAs event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. More than 25 top music stations and Westwood One nationally-syndicated shows The Adam Bomb Show, The Zach Sang Show, and Jayde (Donovan) were on hand doing interviews with artists and capturing exciting content for listeners and fans, all leading up to tonight’s broadcast of the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on NBC.

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