Canada Ban On Voltair Stirs Questions On Its Future In U.S.
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– Numeris, the Canadian rating organization, has now banned the use of the Telos, 25/7 Voltair from its member stations. Following last weeks announcement, researcher Richard Harker now wonders if the U.S. could be next.
'By forcing stations to pull Voltair.' He says, 'Canadian radio will return to the old way, rewarding PPM friendly formats and punishing formats that PPM has trouble encoding or decoding." Harker is troubled that Numeris appears to have made its decision based on erroneous information saying, "We now have convincing evidence that PPM picks winners and losers based on station programming material, format, and listening environment. With PPM listeners alone do not pick winners and losers."
Unlike Nielsen, Harker points out, Numeris is a not-for-profit, member-owned organization. Its responsibility is to its members, not to shareholders. READ COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE
Rush Limbaugh Lands New Home In Boston With Debut Of Talk 1430
JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– iHeartMedia Boston announced the launch of TALK 1430 WKOX, effective June 29, 2015. WKOX will feature an all-new programming lineup of America’s top talk radio personalities, including Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck and Mark Levin, with FOX Sports Radio programming during overnights.
“We are proud to have the best talkers in the business back home at iHeartMedia Boston,” said Dylan Sprague, Senior Vice President Programming, iHeartMedia Boston. TALK 1430 WKOX joins a number of iconic brands and franchises, including 94.5 WJMN-FM, 101.7 WBWL-FM, 101.7 WXKS-HD, Kiss 108/WXKS-FM and 1200 WXKS-AM — and produces legendary marquee events including Kiss 108's Jingle Ball, JAM'N 94.5's Summer Jam, Kiss 108’s KISS Concert and JAM’N 94.5’s Monster Jam.
John Lanigan Joins Cleveland's 'The Spew' From His Florida Patio
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– Cleveland's iconic John Lanigan can be heard once again on the air in Cleveland where he broadcast live each morning from his patio in Clearwater, FL. Airing five days a week, he'll join his former nemisis Mike Trivisonno on 'The Spew,' a sort of male version of TV's 'The View.'
According to cleveland.com, Lanigan said "Last summer I was home in Cleveland and the guy who had the job before me had left for some reason. They called me and asked if I wanted to fill in. When Trivisonno 
and I had been at different stations he was always taking shots and making digs at me. So that made for some controversy." The combustible chemistry worked for listeners and the station asked Lanigan to become the regular guy. "I have this little device which connects me right to the station," he said. "I do the show from the outdoor patio behind my house here in Clearwater. A lot of shows do that now."
As for the show, Lanigan says they're both trying to make a good radio show. "When I first went into the studio in Cleveland to do the show and we met in person I was surprised to find that we actually got along."
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Randy Bush Named GM For Salem Little Rock Cluster; Leander F. Cooper Rises To GM At Beasley Atlanta Combo; Dave Clapper Exits PD/On-Air Posts At 97.1/The River And X107.1 Atlanta
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– Salem Media Group announced that Randy Bush has been appointed GM for its Little Rock, Arkansas cluster of KDIS-FM, KHTE-FM, and KKSP-FM. Regional VP of Operations John Peroyea commented, "We are excited to have Randy Bush, a seasoned broadcast professional with an outstanding track record of success, join Salem and manage our three FM stations in Little Rock. Having previously managed several successful Little Rock stations provides him with unique insights and perspective of this important market."
Beasley Media Group has appointed LeAnder F. Cooper (R) to the position of General Manager at WAEC-AM 860 and WWWE-AM 1100, in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Cooper has been elevated from her position of two years as Assistant Business Manager for both stations. She was hired at WAEC and WWWE after three years of employment at Strayer University, where she served as Business Office Manager. She came to Georgia from Oklahoma, where she worked as an auditor for public schools.
The AJC's Rodney Ho reports that Dave Clapper has parted ways with WSRV, X107.1/Atlanta as PD. Clapper also hosted an afternoon show. He posted on Facebook, 'After 13 years with Cox Radio Atlanta, I am officially unemployed for the first time in 20 years. It was a good run!!! What’s next?!?!? “The only constant in life is change!” Steve Craig is said to be taking over Clapper's afternoon slot
MOTION: Andrew Hart Teams With Charly Kayle For Mornings On KOIT/San Francisco
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, ,2015 –– 96.5 KOIT has officially announced the hiring of Andrew Hart as Morning Show Host. 
Hart will debut with current host Charly Kayle on Monday, July 13th “Andrew has an exceptional ability to naturally connect to his listeners. His passion for entertaining and giving back to the community is a perfect fit with Charly Kayle in mornings,” said Brian Figula, 96.5 KOIT Program Director. 96.5 KOIT has been a heritage Bay Area radio station for more than 40 years.
“I'm beyond excited to host the Morning Show on the nation's best Adult Contemporary radio station, KOIT,” said Hart. “It's an honor to join the talented Entercom team.” Harts’ on-air career includes successes at 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) in Chicago, 103.5 KISS-FM (WKSC) in Chicago and Z107.7 (KSLZ) in St. Louis.
Michael Bolton To Perform During NABEF Awards
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Bolton will perform during the NAB Education Foundation's 17th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, held today, June 16 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
The gala recognizes radio and television broadcasters for outstanding service to their local communities. Michael Bolton is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist, who has sold more than 55 million records worldwide. Bolton is also committed to humanitarian causes through the Michael Bolton Charities, now in its 22nd year.
As previously announced, this year's Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award will honor renowned actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise for his ongoing commitment to raising awareness and support for veterans. Host of the nation's top-rated syndicated newsmagazine "Inside Edition" Deborah Norville will serve as master of ceremonies.
Benztown Acquires 50% Of Alien Imaging
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– Benztown announces that it has entered into an agreement with Jeff Schmidt to acquire 50% of Alien Imaging, a San Francisco, CA based sound design company and form Alien Imaging LLC. Concurrently, Benztown announces that it will offer Alien Imaging’s new audio production package, “AI FX”, to radio stations for cash or barter.
The new audio imaging package includes 300 brand new sound effects, music elements, drones, and other creative Imaging elements, and will build upon Benztown’s existing production library offerings. Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes said: “We are fired up to be partnering with Jeff. He’s an icon amongst Imaging Directors and his sound design truly is out of this world! (No pun intended). For more information and to get Alien Imaging’s new audio package in your market, visit www.benztown.com/alienimaging or www.Alien-Imaging.com or contact Masa Patterson at Benztown at mp@benztown.com or (818) 842-4600.
'Coast To Coast' Host George Noory Launches Dating Website
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– Do you believe in ghosts, the afterlife or UFO's? Millions of Coast to Coast AM listeners do, and world renowned, U.S. nationally syndicated radio host George Noory realized an opportunity for his listeners, and others like them to meet. "Millions of people use dating services worldwide but few have a chance to meet people sharing their same interests in the paranormal. I speak all over the country and always people come up to me and say 'I can't find someone who understands,'" explained Noory. Enlisting the help of long-time friend and colleague, Mark Rollings, the duo created Paranormal Date, at www.paranormaldate.com.
"This is a unique opportunity for us to get people of like minds together for a lifetime," says Rollings, adding, "ParanormalDate.com was designed for people who enjoy the subject matter covered on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. It's a specialty category and we feel we are able to bring people together through the website.."
There will be options to upgrade your membership at a reasonable fee, and we are discussing hosting events allowing members to meet in a casual, social environment." What sets Paranormaldate.com apart from other dating websites dabbling in the genre of paranormal interests? "GEORGE!" explains Rollings. "Our founder is undoubtedly one of the foremost authorities on the subject matters that are of interest to members of Paranormaldate.com."
1400 KFRU Named Missouri's First-Ever Station Of The Year
THE MOUTH, JUNE 16TH, 2015 –– Cumulus Columbia-Jefferson City announces that heritage radio station News-Talk 1400 KFRU was named Missouri’s first-ever “Radio Station of the Year” by the Missouri Broadcasters Association, the Missouri Broadcasters Association's top community service award. The station was honored among all Missouri radio stations for excellence in delivering community-centered programming through broadcast time used to benefit the community, station resources used to benefit the community, and individual involvement in the community by the station’s on-air talent. News-Talk 1400 KFRU was presented with the award at the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s 2015 Annual Convention and Awards Banquet earlier this month. This is the second honor that KFRU will receive this year, as it celebrates its 90th birthday. PHOTO/Left to Right: David Lile, Simon Rose, Renee Hulshof, George Young, and David Gaines.
Today Show Scoops Interview With Rachel Dolezal; Katy Perry Pitches Moschino
Today Show Scoops First Interview With Rachel Dolezal - [VARIETY]
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Channing Tatum Appears On 'Magic Mike XXL' Float During L.A.'s Pride Parade - [TIME]
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Katy Perry Pitches Moschino In A Most Revealing Way - [TV3.IE]
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Rita Ora Covers Marie Claire's July Issue
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FCC's O'Rielly Rips Into Enforcement Bureau
Says Commission seems more intent on obtaining newspaper headlines trumpeting accusations and eye-popping fines - O'Rielly
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– In a speech to the Federal Communications Bar Association last Thursday, FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly ripped into the agency's enforcement bureau saying they seem dangerously misguided; more intent on obtaining newspaper headlines trumpeting accusations and eye-popping fines,' he said.
In a copy from his speech, O'Rielly said "I am before you today to discuss the state of the Federal Communications Commission enforcement. My central premise is that the FCC's overall approach to enforcement has gone astray over the last many months. In fact, let me go a step further to report that it has entered a territory that can only be described as dangerously misguided...The Commission seems more intent on obtaining newspaper headlines trumpeting accusations and eye-popping fines. In other words, self-aggrandizing fanfare is a major objective and often appears to be more important than case foundation, correcting the violation or establishing a reasonable deterrent. I recently heard from a couple of parties that were potentially subject to enforcement actions. Having the good sense to try to discuss their issues with the Enforcement Bureau, each was told that any potential settlement would generate a penalty in the multiple-hundreds of millions or billions and require an admission of guilt. To make the situation more outrageous, the Bureau indicated that there was little room to negotiate; it was a take it or leave it offer rather than the beginning of a process to come to a settlement position. Suffice it to say, no agreements were reached in these circumstances."
Cumulus Kicks Off NASH Next Competition & Debuts Judges
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– Cumulus today launches the first phase “NASH Next,” a unique artist development competition that will discover and release music from the most promising Country talent, and introduces the official NASH Next judging panel comprised of three high profile music industry veterans. The judges include: • James Stroud, a legendary record producer whose career spans the pop, rock and Country music genres. • Kix Brooks, an award-winning Country musician, actor and film producer best known as being one half of the Brooks & Dunn duo and host of Cumulus's American Country Countdown • John Dickey, Cumulus Executive Vice President of Content and Programming.
Beginning today, NASHNextCountry.com is open for registration to artists and bands, as well as fans who can participate in the online judging process. Aspiring Country artists are encouraged to build profiles on the NASH Next Country website and showcase their talent, personality, creativity and fan following through a series of challenges that run through November. "I am honored to participate in this search to find the next great Country artist," said Stroud. "Throughout my career, I have invested in developing breakthrough talent and welcome this innovative new take on artist discovery." “Never before have Country artists had the opportunity to grow their careers by connecting and engaging directly with their fan base in this way,” said Dickey. The grand prize winner will be signed to the new NASH Next record label, with the top 10 all participating in a 2016 NASH Next concert tour from coast to coast.
iHeart Launches 96.7 Pride Twin Cities; Becomes First Station With Programming Dedicated To LGBT Community
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– iHeartMedia launched 96.7 Pride Radio in the Twin Cities last Thursday making it the first FM station in the U.S. with programming devoted exclusively to LGBT listeners. It kicked off last Thursday night with a 24-hour Madonna marathon and will continue with nonstop, commercial-free music over the next two weeks. The station’s lineup will include Ricky, from 6 – 10 a.m.; Delana, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Houston, from 2 – 6 p.m.; Pacey, from 6 – 10 p.m.; and Christie, from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
“June is Pride Month, and I can imagine no better time to launch a station this important to the Twin Cities community,” said Hartley Adkins, Executive Vice President of Operations for iHeartMedia. “This groundbreaking station represents a place for amazing music and entertainment, but also a platform for the LGBT community. 96.7 Pride Radio is a destination to express opinions, be heard and connect.”
WWO and SoundHound Inc. Team Up to Present SoundHound
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– Westwood One and SoundHound Inc. announced SoundHound for Radio, a mobile ad platform designed to give radio stations the ability to interact with listeners, brands, and advertisers. SoundHound has been downloaded by more than 100 million US radio listeners, who habitually identify music from radio. Through SoundHound for Radio, stations can enable their broadcasts to work with the SoundHound app in a new way that gives not only the song information, but also attribution. When the listener “SoundHounds” the 
station that has implemented SoundHound for Radio, the results resolve to a branded station page including content, a contest, or coupon engagement opportunities.
“"SoundHound for Radio is an incredible platform for advertisers, allowing them to reach consumers at the tap of a smartphone," said Millie Mrvica, Westwood One’s General Manager, Interactive. "While extending the station’s brand, it also extends branding awareness for advertisers and marketers who want to connect with those listeners through the mobile platform." Stations interested in learning more about SoundHound for Radio can contact Todd Alan at TAlan@westwoodone.com or (212) 735-1107.
Boston Host Charged With Assaulting Trooper And OUI Vows She'll Be Vindicated
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– 1510 WMEX/Boston's Michele McPhee took to the airwaves last Friday saying she’ll be vindicated a day after being charged with assaulting a state trooper and an OUI (operating under the influence). She told her audience “With everything my team and I know, we are confident that once the facts are out there, there will be absolutely no question about who I am ... I know a lot of you have a lot of questions and I wish I could answer them all for you but under the advice of my legal counsel I can’t discuss the situation until all the facts are out."
According to The Boston Herald, State Trooper Patrick J. Cadeliere stopped McPhee’s Mercedes SUV on Interstate 93 around 1 a.m. last Thursday after noticing her vehicle was swerving in and out of lanes. McPhee allegedly admitted to drinking wine with dinner. Court documents showed that McPhee suffered a head injury during the struggle to put her in handcuffs. McPhee needed 20 stitches to close a wound to her head and is due back in court Aug. 4 for a pretrial hearing.
The MIX/Chicago's Andrew Finnegan To Exit Station For Mystery Morning Gig
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– WTMX-FM/101.9 The Mix Chicago night host Andrew Finnegan has announced he'll be leaving the station this week to join an unnamed new morning show out west. Finnegan, real name Andrew Hart, got his start in radio interning at his hometown station of WQRL-FM in Benton, IL. In 2008, he left for WKSC-FM/103.5 Kiss FM where, according to crm.com, he handled part-time weekends for WKSC-FM/103.5 Kiss FM, as well as doing weekend voice tracking for other Clear Channel-owned stations. He then moved to WTMX in 2012.
Last Friday on his Facebook page he wrote: "At this time, I have to keep the details short. With that said, I have announced my resignation at 101.9 THE MIX. I was approached, and have accepted an exciting Morning Show opportunity on the west coast ... I'll be making a new home out west ... Next week will be my last week on the air at THE MIX as I host the Afternoon Show for Koz..."
REPORT: UK Radio's Grimshaw Set To Judge On X Factor Series
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– Looks like you can chalk up yet another radio host who'll be pulling double-duty as both a radio host and tv judge. This time it's in the UK. BBC 1's Nick Grimshaw is reportedly set to take over as a judge on the X Factor, say source. According to yahoo.com, Simon Cowell had said he wanted a judge that "loves" music on the panel. Cowell said "Nick loves artists and music, that's what I love about him."
Grimshaw took over the Radio 1 breakfast show from Chris Moyles in 2012. Another name in the running to join the X Factor is Rita Ora - who has appeared as a judge on the BBC's rival show, The Voice.
Radio's Gabe Hobbs On The Mend Following Ruptured Disk
THE MOUTH, JUNE 15TH, 2015 –– We're happy to report that talent guru, consultant and co-presenter of Talk Show Boot Camp, Gabe Hobbs is on the mend following a lengthy hospital stay resulting from a ruptured disk. To assure his friends he was okay, he wrote over the weekend: "As some of you may have heard, I have been hospitalized with a ruptured disk in my lower back for a couple of weeks. My back just seemed to explode on the afternoon of May 26th and I’ve been largely unable to answer emails, phone calls or texts ever since. I couldn’t even sit up or walk for 9 days. I’m finally able to do a little work on the computer and have somewhat cogent phone conversations at this point. About a week ago I was transferred from St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg to Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Largo, Florida. They tell me I should be released this Tuesday or Wednesday, which is great news! My apologies as I know many of you are wondering if I just dropped off the face of the earth."
Hobbs mentioned he should be back in the office, at least on a part-time basis, by the end of the week. The progress is now noticeable and my improvement just gets exponentially better with each passing day. I appreciate the good wishes and prayers many of you have sent my way. Keep ‘em coming." Hobb's provided the photo above of his view outside his hospital window writing: 'My view. Unfortunately it's from my hospital room window. Nothing serious, outta here in a couple of days. . SEND GABE YOUR BEST WISHES HERE
Dave Grohl Injures Leg In Stage Fall but Finishes Show; Taylor Swift Crashes Wedding
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