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National Radio Hall Of Fame Reveals 2016 Class of Inductees

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– Voting results for the 2016 National Radio Hall of Fame’s 24 nominations in six categories are in. Four of those categories were decided by a voting participant panel comprised of 400 industry professionals. The other two categories, Music Format On-Air Personality and Spoken Word On-Air Personality, were voted on by the public. The 2016 inductees are:

Eric & Kathy (Eric Ferguson & Kathy Hart), WTMX 101.9fm The Mix Chicago Active Local/Regional, 10+ years Jeff & Jer (Jeff Detrow & Jerry Cesak), KyXy 96.5 FM San Diego Longstanding Local/Regional, 20+ years Steve Harvey, The Steve Harvey Morning Show; syndicated by Premiere Networks Active Network/Syndication, 10+ years Delilah, syndicated by Premiere Networks Longstanding Network/Syndication, 20+ years - Bob Kingsley, Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40; syndicated by Westwood One Music Format On-Air Personality - Michael Savage, The Savage Nation; syndicated by Westwood One Spoken Word On-Air Personality

Additionally, the National Radio Hall of Fame nominating committee voted to induct four individuals for their contribution to the industry. Those inductees are: George G. Beasley, Chairman/CEO/Founder of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. Kidd Kraddick, the late beloved national air personality and founder of Kidd’s Kids Charity - Tony Roberts, former sportscaster and play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame Football - Neil Rogers, the late legendary southern Florida air personality

Kraig T. Kitchin comments, “This year’s class of inductees represents the diversity that makes radio so personal, entertaining and impactful. We all very much appreciate everyone who participated in this process as we welcome the very best in our business into the National Radio Hall of Fame.” The black-tie optional induction ceremony takes place at the home of the National Radio Hall of Fame – the Museum of Broadcast Communications in downtown Chicago from 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 17. Tickets are now available at www.radiohof.org.

CBS Radio Files For IPO; Continues To Consider Other Paths

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– CBS Corp. took its first official step toward going public last Friday by filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission with plans to raise about $100 million in an initial public offering. The Wall Street Journal reports that figure is used to calculate registration fees and is likely to change.

The filing didn’t indicate on which exchange the company would seek to trade or what its ticker would be. CBS would retain voting control of the company, according to the filing. The separation, which Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves disclosed in March at the company’s investor day, follows a similar path as the 2014 spinoff of its outdoor-advertising unit. In the fourth quarter, CBS took a $484 million write-down on the value of its radio licenses. The company has been leaning towards its TV business and expanding into other platforms, such as streaming and digital, seeking to increase revenue by $3.75 billion through 2020.

In a memo on Friday, CBS Radio president Andre Fernandez (L) reassured employees the company will go on, writing , “An initial public offering of CBS Radio stock has been and continues to be our primary focus as a step towards separating CBS Radio from CBS Corp. That said, we are continuing to consider other paths to find what we believe will be the best option for unlocking the value of our radio assets for CBS shareholders.” PHOTO/ Songquan Deng - Shutterstock

Radio Alters Programming For Dallas Shooting Coverage

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– All across the U.S., radio stations quickly responded to last week's shooting in Dallas that resulted in the deaths of five police officers and injuries to numerous others. In Dallas, Tyler Cox, Program/Operations Manager, WBAP NewsTalk 820AM & KLIF News & Information 570AM, tells Jockline, "WBAP 820AM was in our usual live local talk show with Chris Krok (R) Thursday night when the shooting began. We had a couple of our reporters following the march and we moved into continuous commercial-free coverage right away, simulcasting on our other news/talk station, KLIF 570AM. We supplemented our coverage with content from our news partner WFAA TV. We stayed in live coverage all night until 5am, at which time both stations separated to each station's respective morning shows. Our staff worked through the night and all day Friday covering the story and airing live briefings from the Dallas Mayor and Police Chief." Cox wrote later to add, "We're back at it again Saturday evening. Dallas Police HQ went under lockdown, due to what was called a "serious threat" against Dallas police. At this moment we are again in live continuous coverage on both WBAP and KLIF, with reporters live on the scene.

--Westwood One News correspondent Alan Scaia, who is based in Dallas, was immediately on the scene reporting Thursday night. Affiliates were provided special reports twice per hour in the late evening, overnight, and throughout the day Friday. Westwood One News coverage also included live feeds to affiliates of the briefings from Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings and Police Chief David Brown; reaction from President Obama in Poland; a statement from Attorney General Loretta Lynch; and a news conference from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Westwood One News also featured exclusive sound from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

--At 106.1 KISS-FM Dallas, members of the Kidd Kraddick Show were on vacation, but that didn't stop the show from going into emergency mode as YEA Network VP of Entertainment, Mike Morse teamed with afternoon host Billy The Kidd to provide Friday coverage during its morning slot. He tells Jockline, in addition to the coverage, he was super proud of his 6 year old who made this shown picture at church today and wanted to drop it off at the Police Station. "Officer Tim was extremely grateful for her big heart. Rhyton's words to Officer Tim were, "Thank you for saving our world and loving everybody."

--In Atlanta, Cox's Radio Group presented "The Race Crisis in America," a Live Round Table Discussion To night at 7:00pm on KISS 104.1, News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB - The panel was hosted by Mark Arum and featured Herman Cain and others

'There Must Be A Better Way,' Radio One Releases Statement Events In Louisiana, Minnesota And Texas

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– There Must Be A Better Way, the statement began. (condensed) Radio One, Inc. deeply saddened and troubled by the recent events in our country. There is no doubt, this is a critical moment in our history. From Baton Rouge, LA and Minneapolis, MN to Dallas, TX, the outcry of Black people is reverberating throughout this country. Our prayers and condolences are with the bereaved families of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Dallas Officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Brent Thompson and Patrick Zamarripa. We pray for your peace and comfort. Though the chain of events (last) week is unprecedented, the sound of frustration and outrage are all too familiar. Black lives matter because ALL lives matter.

Acknowledging the significance of this moment, all this week, we have leveraged our multi-media platforms of local radio, TV One, Interactive One and Reach Media to encourage our community to lift their voices and be heard; promote peace in the street; and demand justice, accountability and reform in our police and justice systems. As a communications company, we are obligated to tell the stories others won’t and to amplify the voices of our hurting community. We won’t be silent.

MOTION: Jimmy Steele Heads To iHeart's Salisbury-Ocean City To Co-Host Mornings And Program Y102; Craig Stevens Named Format Captain For Spoken-Word In Allentown-Harrisbur Region

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– "After a year as SVP/Programming for IHeartMedia’s Salisbury-Ocean City, MD group, starting this Monday, I’ll return to my roots by taking on the new role of Program Director for Y102 & Rumba, Reading, PA, and teaming up with the talented Andi Kurzweg as morning show co-host on Y102, Jimmy Steele posted on Facebook. "Many know that I want to live where my kids. Gavin and Emily mean everything to me… but also know this opportunity far exceeds finding a job that’s near my kids. It’s much more. I couldn’t be more excited about the job I’ve been entrusted with and worked hard to earn. Y102 is a great brand and heritage station with a huge coverage and audience reach.

Meanwhile, iHeartMedia's Allentown-Harrisburg Region announced that Craig Stevens has been named Format Captain for its Spoken Word stations, and Jimmy Steele will replace Stevens as Program Director for Y102 and Rumba 92.3 FM. As the Format Captain, Stevens will oversee the on-air programming and day-to-day operations of market-leading news and sports brands spanning seven markets, including WAEB-AM, WHP-AM, WILM-AM, WDOV-AM, WRAK-AM, WTKT-AM, WSAN-AM, WWTX-AM, WTJM-AM and WJDY-AM. He will continue to serve as the Senior Vice President of Programming for Allentown.

KCYE Las Vegas' Kris Daniels Leaves Programming Post To Focus On Morning Show

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– Beasley announced that KCYE/Las Vegas PD/morning co-host Kris Daniels has decided to leave her PD role to allow time and energy to focus on her morning show. Kris has been with Beasley since 2013.

"Kris came to us very recently and expressed her wish to put her efforts full-time into the Kris & Mad Dog morning show and we enthusiastically agreed," said VP/Programming Justin Chase "We respect Kris and enthusiastically support her decision. We’re happy Kris will also hold the positions of APD and music director in addition to her morning show duties. We’re her biggest fans!”

“ I absolutely love every aspect of all of my duties here at Beasley, and I am thrilled Beasley supports my decision to work even more with my Morning show partner Mad Dog! ” Remarked Kris.“

Cumulus Media Announces Launch Of NASH Next 2016

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– Cumulus’ NASH Next 2016 competition pays tribute to the great tradition of radio as a launch pad for exciting and fresh new musical talent and celebrates country music.

The winner of this four-month-long national competition, announced by country legend Reba McEntire, will receive a record deal with Big Machine Label Group, commensurate with a major label release, on Cumulus radio stations nationwide.

While television boasts several talent competitions, no other contest -- on any platform -- has ever offered its winners a similar opportunity for coveted radio play, which is the most effective medium to cultivate an artist and propel a major music career. The competition's final judges include: Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks, Big Machine Label Group's Scott Borchetta, and Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus.

Beginning today, local artists may enter the competition via the NASH Next website (www.nashcountrydaily.com) and will be judged on three challenges, by three local music industry professionals, as well as listeners in their communities.

KUBE Alumni Gather For Special Radio Reunion In Seattle

THE MOUTH, JULY 11TH, 2016 –– On Friday night, July 8th, KUBE alumni gathered at the Union Lake Cafe in Seattle (now owned by former KUBE sales guru Shelley Gomavits) or a special radio reunion. They came from far and wide, and yes Art Vuolo came all the way from Michigan to archive it all on video. Among some of the notables were former morning hosts Charlie Brown and Ty Flint, Chet Buchanan (now at KLUC Las Vegas) former PD's Bob Case and most recently Eric Powers plus GM Michael O'Shea who put KUBE 93 on the air back in the early 1980's.

Former intern Paul Haizlip provided lots of nostalgic video and the venue is owned by a former KUBE top sales executive. PHOTO (l-r): Bob Case, Chet Buchanan, Rich Romero and Darryl Rogers. Front row, (l-r): Ty Flint, Michael O'Shea, Charlie Brown, Shellie Hart and Eric Powers.

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