Former Q92 Canton Morning Show Prevail In Webcasts Non-Compete Case
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– In what could be a landmark decision, Pat DeLuca (shown) and Charlotte DiFranco can keep their Internet show streaming, and their former station must now pay them for unused vacation time. According to The Canton Rep, this comes following a Stark County Common Pleas Judge Charles E. Brown Jr.’s order in favor of DeLuca and DiFranco that was filed Tuesday. “That pretty much ends the case,” says their attorney, Steven Okey. As you first read in Jockline Daily back in February, DeLuca and DiFranco hosted mornings on Lexington Township-based Q92 (WDJQ) until their contracts expired Feb. 2. A few weeks later they started their own Web show only to be hit with a claim by their former employer that the webcasts violated a noncompete clause in their contracts. After some legal wrangling, the pair agreed not to use any past broadcasts from their show on Q92. In June, DeLuca and DiFranco asked the judge for a final ruling in their favor. Yesterday, they finally got their wish and DeLuca and DiFranco are free to continue doing their webcasts.
FIGENSHU: "Personalities Are The Brand, Not The Station" [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– Nice video chat with MRM's Mark Ramsey and Fig Media 1's Bill Figenshu posted on Ramsey's blog. He writes: "In a content-driven, anything – anytime world, the advantage shifts from radio stations to personalities and the entities that own or license them ... In the long run, fans of radio will be fans of personalities. And how will those fans seek out those personalities? By the names of their stations – or by the much more direct path: The name of the personality? Figenshu tells Ramsey: "Given the technology I'm looking at ... people are going to select their personalities by brand name, not necessarity by stations ... I believe people are loyal to people, not the delivery system." Figenshu adds "The Consumer is now in control ... what time does the morning show begin? The morning show begins when I say it begins." Figenshu opines top personalities now have the opportunity to monetize their brands like never before. WATCH VIDEO HERE
REPORT: Brad Paisley In The Mix For Idol Judge's Seat; Osbourne Leaving AGT?
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– More drama yesterday on the talent show's judging scene. First came word of AGT's Sharon Osbourne tweet bombshell to fellow judge Howard Stern, posting “My darling @HowardStern, money is not the reason I’m not returning to @nbcagt, it’s because…” and left it off right there without elaborating. Of course, this sent the twitterverse into a tizzy, but in a subsequent comment from NBC Entertainment head, Bob Greenblatt, he said “I think it’s much ado about nothing.” Meanwhile, over at Fox's American Idol, comes word from Deadline Hollywood that Brad Paisley is being seriously eyed for one of the seats. Writer Nellie Andreeva opines: 'Bringing in a country star as an Idol judge appears logical since the show’s most successful winner to date, Carrie Underwood, is a country singer as are a number of other well-known Idol finalists, including last year’s winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alana.' We're keeping an eye on this one.
Dial Global Partners With NBC News Anchors For 2012 Olympic Reports From England
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– Dial Global has announced the addition of NBC News correspondents to its exclusive radio coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Anchor and Managing Editor of “NBC Nightly News” and “Rock Center” Brian Williams (shown). “Today” show’s Natalie Morales and Al Roker; and host of “Weekend Today” and weekend anchor of “NBC Nightly News” Lester Holt, will be anchoring Dial Global Olympic Reports from London twice a day during each day of the games. Williams and Holt are contributors to NBC News Radio, the only radio network with newscasts regularly anchored by top television news talent. NBC News Radio is distributed by Dial Global. In addition to airing on Olympic stations around the country, the Olympic Games Reports will also be heard within The Billy Bush Show and Dial Global’s 24/7 music formats.
Clear Channel's 101.7 The Harbor Comes Ashore In Boston
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– As of yesterday, longtime alternative WFNX-FM gave way to the all new Variety Hits (WHBA) 101.7 The Harbor. Around 4:30 pm they tweeted: "Hey Boston, check us out at 101.7FM! #WePlayAnything We wanna know: What do YOU want to hear?" @1017theharbor. As part of the launch, the station will be airing a commercial-free summer of music. "We are extremely excited to bring a different sound to Boston," said President/Market Manager Mary Menna. "The Harbor offers the community quality programming and is a station that is not afraid to play all of the greatest songs all on one station." Op's Mgr. Dylan Sprague added " "You can expect to hear 80s rock and pop hits, some 70s disco, 90s alternative and of course some great hair bands."
Envision Radio Networks Introduces The Radio Playbook
Online Tool Coaches Talent to Winning Morning Shows
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– Envision Radio Networks has announce its Radio Playbook, a new website that coaches talent through the process of programming a winning morning show. This simple-to-follow, two-in-one tool maps out each day’s complete show clock based on tested PPM research that suggests topics and bits for each programmed break for on-air staff. Radio Playbook takes the guesswork out of programming your morning show and allows program directors to access the system and make real-time changes that can keep their morning show on task with reminders. “Morning shows these days are doing their prep 24/7 and need a system to organize their show each day and throughout the entire week,” explained Danno Wolkoff, President and CEO of Envision Radio Networks®. “Radio Playbook allows the entire show to participate in the process wherever and whenever they want while allowing the PD to get the important station material addressed throughout the broadcast." Radio Playbook is a collaborative effort from Envision's Mike Marino and Jason Hillery.
MOVERS/WAKERS: 100.5 KXNT Las Vegas Adds Local Experts To Weekend Lineup; Harrison & Styckman Handle Mornings At New 106.9 Country/Cookville From WUSY Chattanooga
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– FM News Radio 100.5 KXNT has announced the addition of several new local programs to its weekend lineup. Kicking off the weekend at 9am – The 19th Hole Weekend Edition with Dennis Silvers and TPC Summerlin General. 11am – Pet Talk with Dr. B, Veterinarian Mark Beerenstrauch. At 2pm – Pawn Talk Live with Michael Mack – Finding out how much your hidden treasures are worth. 3pm – Asked and Answered with Las Vegas personal injury and criminal defense attorney Marc Saggese. 4pm – Debt Free LV with Chris Parker – Helping with your bankruptcy, debt settlement, loan modification or short sale. 5pm – Over and Under with Chad Forster. Sunday's schedule includes Real Estate Live with Kevin Mikrut and also Get Fired Up with Bob Irwin – All things guns, politics and self defense. ----- WKXD-FM/Cookeville, TN, turns country as the new 106.9 Kicks Country. Gator Harrison (shown) and Styckman will handle mornings from Chattanooga where they handle mornings on WUSY-FM.
Batman's Bale Pays Surprise Visit To Aurora Shooting Victims [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, JULY 25TH, 2012 –– On the day of the Aurora theater shooting, one of the victims, Carey Rottman (shown), posted on his Facebook wall: "Shot in the leg at Batman. Where is he when you need him. Please pray for everyone there." Well, Rottman got his wish, as Christian Bales paid a very unexpected visit to Aurora yesterday to visit with Rottman and other victims. Arriving in a non studio-related capacity, the Batman star, along with his wife, walked up to an outdoor park where various flowers and arrangements were displayed paying tribute to the victims. Many at first didn't even realize who he was. Bale and his wife even joined in a small prayer circle. A local TV camera crew recognized him and began to approach him for an interview only to be stopped by a man who told them Bale didn't want to be interviewed. He was only there for the victims. The shown photo is from Rottman's FB page where he's posted a number of famous visitors, including politicians and members of the Denver Broncos. WATCH KDVR VIDEO
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Shooting Victim Tells Todd Schnitt: He Wants To Talk To The Shooter" [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– Shortly after foot surgery on Monday, Aurora, CO shooting victim, Pierce O’Farrill (shown) told Compass syndicated radio host, Todd Schnitt, that he wants to talk to the shooter, James Holmes. In the well publicized interview with The Schnitt Show, O’Farrill, who was shot three times, recalls the in chilling detail the events of that night and told Schnitt, “I would like to talk to him. I do forgive him.” As for the death penalty, O’Farrill says, “I don’t think he should have the death penalty. Lif in prison would be a more suitable sentence.” In spite the shooting, he is still a staunch proponent of the Second Amendment. O’Farill was among the 58 victims who survived the shooting. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE 1
Gabe Hobbs Teams With Don Anthony For 4th Annual Talk Show Boot Camp
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –- Talentmasters™, presenter of the highly acclaimed Morning Show Boot Camp™(MSBC), publisher of The Morning Mouth™ and Jockline Daily™, are pleased to announce that Gabe Hobbs of Gabe Hobbs Media, one of radio's fastest growing and most respected names in talent development and media innovation, will team with Don Anthony to co-present The 4th Annual Talk Show Boot Camp™ (TSBC), set for November 16-17, 2012 at the luxurious Westin Canal Place Hotel in New Orlean's French Quarter. "Gabe is a truly a talk guru," says event host Don Anthony. "I know of no one who is more respected or accomplished in the talk arena than Hobbs. His track record for discovering, developing and working with some of the biggest and most successful personalities in talk, makes him the perfect partner for Talk Show Boot Camp IV, Anthony added. "Don's 'Boot Camp's have long been known as one of the most uniquely focused events in radio ... The talk radio landscape is changing rapidly. With the incredible growth of sports radio plus the inevitable diversity of talk formats on the horizon, being part of a forum that caters specifically to both current and future stars of spoken-word made this an easy choice. REGISTRATION FOR TALK SHOW BOOT CAMP IV IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Jesse Lozano Joins Delana At Star 94.1 San Diego For Mornings; Continues At KIIS-FM
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– Star 94.1 (KMYI-FM)/San Diego announced that Jesse Lozano (shown) will co-host with Star 94.1 personality Delana Bennettin the Morning on Star 94.1, airing weekdays from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. starting Monday July 30, 2012. Jesse will also continue with his successful live afternoon drive show on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles. On adding Jesse Lozano to the Star 94.1 family, Program Director, Jimmy Steele said, "We couldn't be more excited about having Jesse join Star 94.1 in mornings, teaming up with Delana! Jesse is amazingly talented, works hard at his passion, and delivers a sincere love for our listeners and advertisers alike. I look forward to the entertainment that lies ahead! Known to San Diegans as Boy Toy Jesse, he began his radio career as an intern at Channel 933 (KHTS-FM) in 1999. Within a few years, his talent and enthusiasm landed him a position on Channel 933’s morning show and eventually his own midday show. In 2006 Jesse accepted a position with KIIS-FM in Los Angeles as their afternoon drive host. Jesse follows AJ Machado who exited the show last week.
BURNS STUDY: Girls Just Want To Have Fun
On-Air Fun By Morning Radio Shows Matter To Female Top 40 Listeners
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– Apparently, Cyndi Lauper's (shown) '83 hit had it right after all. Girls do want to have fun, especially when it comes to their favorite morning radio shows. According to the latest data from Alan Burns study of women, the closer you get to the heart of Top 40's consumer base, the more important entertaining personalities become - especially in the morning. That conclusion is among the data to be presented this week from Alan Burns and Associates. 7 out of 10 women between 15 and 54 say that a significant reason for listening to the radio is that “some of the people on the radio are entertaining” and CEO Alan Burns says the closer to Top 40's core listener you look, the more important personalities become.“When you start narrowing your focus, from all women to Top 40 cumers, to its P1s, and finally to its Heavy/Deep listeners, every step along that path increases the degree to which women strongly agree with the ‘entertaining people’ statement” said Burns. Burns and Associates surveyed over 2,000 women for this year’s national study of women’s Radio, Music, and Digital Media attitudes and behavior. Results are being revealed in a series of free webinars presented by Triton Digital, with this week’s “Top 40 Deep Dive” scheduled for Thursday at 3:30pm Eastern. For more info, contact Alan Burns and Associates at (251) 980-7070.
Drew Carey Plays 'Price Is Right' With The Bone's Lamont & Tonelli [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– Before you conjure up images of a washer/dryer behind door number one, uhhh, you had best remember the antics of San Francisco's beloved Lamont & Tonelli Show heard on Cumulus' Bone.. Let's just say among the items Carey had to price comes with batteries. Nuff said. While there, the Cleveland native also weighed in on basketball's LeBron James who deserved his Cavaliers for Miami's heat. Lamont prodded him to share a stage show joke involving LeBron which he later had to offer an apology. LISTEN TO AUDIO - CAUTION: Adult Content
Duran Serves As Game Show Host For 'Today Show's' Kathie Lee & Hoda
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– It appears NBC’s Today is lovin on Premiere syndicated Elvis Duran as they hey had him on with a featured music segment. Appearing on NBC’s Kathie Lee and Hoda on Today live from New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza, he played game show host in “Elvis Duran’s Music Challenge.” The special segment featured Kathie Lee and Hoda fighting over the buzzer as they competed to answer Duran’s questions. Throughout the segment, Duran mocked them for not following the game rules. He playfully sparred with the women, saying to Kathie Lee after she belted a few bars of Michael Jackson’s Billy Jean, “When you sing, we all lose.” And when Hoda asked if she really had zero points, he pointedly said, “You’re not doing well.” [WATCH VIDEO HERE]
David Spade Makes Surprise Visit To The Dennis Miller Show
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– Dial Global’s national talker Dennis Miller recently performed live to a packed house at the Wilbur Theater in Boston and had a surprise visitor. His friend David Spade snuck into the venue, making his way to Miller’s dressing room to say hi and catch up. The Dennis Miller Show, Syndicated by Dial Global, is heard on more than 300 radio stations, including 24 of the top 25 markets and airs live Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. ET.
After Midnite's Blair Garner Launches 3rd Shift Awards
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– After MidNite and host Blair Garner have announced the first-annual Third Shift Awards. “In the spirit of After MidNite, we have created 10 fun categories for our listeners, many of whom work the third shift, to vote for their favorite artists,” said Garner. “It’s a twist on some of the more traditional categories. For example, we have the ‘Fantasy Duet’ category where you can vote for your ideal duet pairing of two living artists who have never recorded together. We also have the ‘Pop-A-Top’ category for the artist you’d most like to share a beer with.” The 2012 Third Shift Award categories include: Fanatical Fans (the artist with the most fanatical fans); 3rd Shift Pin Up – Female; 3rd Shift Pin Up – Male; Pop-A-Top Award; 3rd Shifter Artist of the Year; 3rd Shifter Song of the Year; Pedal to the Medal Award (the song most likely to get you a speeding ticket); Underdog Artist (the artist deserving of more respect); Top Twit (the artist who gives good Twitter); and Fantasy Duet (living artists only). The first round of voting is already underway and running through July 29. The top four nominees in each category will advance to round two, with voting taking place July 31 - August 12. The top two finalists will then go head to head August 14 - 22 in the final round. The Third Shift Award winners will be announced live on After MidNite the morning of August 29.
Nascar Champ Tony Stewart To Guest On 'Final Lap Weekly'
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– -- United Stations Radio Networks, Inc., (“USRN”), an independent leader in original network radio programming, is excited to announce that its recently-introduced talk show covering NASCAR racing, THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY, will feature the reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, Tony Stewart on its edition of the program airing the weekend of July 28-29. This announcement comes jointly from the Producer and Co-host of The Final Lap Weekly, Kerry Murphey who is based in California, and USRN EVP/Programming Andy Denemark at the network’s headquarters in New York. Tony Stewart is the driver of the #14 Office Depot Mobil 1 Chevrolet at NASCAR's highest level, The Sprint Cup Series. He is also the co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and one of only two drivers with 3 series wins in 2012. His career stats are amazing with 47 wins, 170 Top 5's, 275 Top 10's and three NASCAR Cup Series Championships including the most recent championship for the 2011 season. Stewart’s appearance on The Final Lap Weekly is scheduled during the same weekend as The Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
MOVERS/WAKERS: Mike Ondayko Returns To 98 Rock; Billy Greenwood Exits WSIX/ Griffiths To Host TV Ghost Hunting Show
THE MOUTH, JULY 24TH, 2012 –– Longtime former member of Kirk, Mark & Lopez morning show, Mike Ondayko, returns to WIYY/98 Rock Baltimore. ------ WSIX and Billy Greenwood (shown) has reportedly exited the morning show. He had succeeded the legendary Gerry House in 2011 and was teamed with Karla Lawson who left earlier this year.---------- According to DCRTV, Tommy Griffiths has left WBIG-GM Washington to host a new TV show about ghost hunting. He'll be followed on Big FM by Big Rig who shifts from afternoons. ----
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