STUDY: Despite Advertiser Perceptions, AM/FM Radio Easily Tops Streaming - Reaches 93% Of Millennials; Tops TV

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 20TH, 2015 –– New studies by Nielsen, Edison Research and Advertiser Perceptions reveal the audience for AM/FM radio greatly exceeds listening to streaming services, in stark contrast to advertiser estimates. The study was commissioned by leading radio broadcasters including Cumulus, Westwood One, iHeartMedia, Alpha Media, Beasley Media Group, CBS Radio, Cox Media Group, Emmis Communications, Entercom, Greater Media, Hubbard Radio, Radio Advertising Bureau, Radio One, Townsquare Media and Univision Radio, Inc., to compare advertisers’ perceptions of American audio consumption versus actual usage.

Key findings show: - Advertisers estimate that 64% of Americans are reached by AM/FM but the actual Nielsen weekly reach is 93%. - Advertisers and agencies perceive the audience share of Pandora and Spotify to be nearly the same as AM/FM. In reality, AM/FM’s audience share is 9X Pandora and 17X that of Spotify. - Nielsen data also shows that radio reaches 93% of Millennials – 22% more Millennials than TV. TV misses one in four Millennials.

“Advertisers and agencies drastically underestimate the reach of AM/FM radio,” said Lew Dickey, CEO of Cumulus and Westwood One. “This study is the first conclusive evidence of the major gap in actual and imagined performance of AM/FM and streaming outlets.” SEE REPORT HERE

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Dave Scopinich Named VP/Director Of Sales For CBS Philadelphia

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2015 –– Dave Scopinich has been named VP And Director of Sales For CBS Radio Philadelphia - he'll also serve as GSM for KYW Newsradio 1060. Serve As General Sales Manager Of KYW Newsradio

Scopinich had previously been with CBS Radio for more than 10 years, most recently serving as General Sales Manager of 98.1 WOGL and Talk Radio 1210 WPHT. In March 2014, Scopinich was named General Sales Manager at Greater Media’s 102.9 WMGK.

“Dave was a key hire of David’s in 2003 who excelled at every opportunity, and proved to be an innovative and forward-thinking executive,” said Scott Herman, Chief Operating Officer, CBS RADIO. “He will be a key figure in our future as the team executes David’s vision for CBS RADIO Philadelphia’s sales organization.”

MOTION: Josh Marconi Takes Nights At WKQX/101.1 Chicago

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2015 –– Cumulus Media announces that Josh Marconi (known on-air as Marconi) will join 101WKQX in Chicago as on-air personality for Nights. Marconi’s first show will air on Tuesday September 8th from 7pm-12am. Marconi joins Cumulus from his previous on-air post as co-host of Mornings on KINK in Portland, OR. Prior to that, he was on-air at Westwood One’s 24/7 Rock 2.0, following on-air stints in Portland at KNRK and KUFO-FM.

Troy Hanson, Corporate Programming/Rock Formats for Cumulus said: “Marconi’s on-air vibe and social presence hit the mark on exactly what 101WKQX is about. He will compliment an already stellar line-up of personalities and artist experiential moments we strive to put forth every day for our valued audience.” Marconi said: “This station is everything I've ever wanted. WKQX is my home now. No, seriously I'm bringing my sleeping bag.”

More Legal Action Taken Over Pre-1972 Music

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2015 –– As expected, another group has filed suit over pre-1972 music royalties. This time it's ABS Entertainment filing suit in a U.S. District Court against Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia and CBS Corp. Using the Turtles case as precedent, they are seeking class action status for "injunctive relief and monetary damages sustained by Plaintiff and the Class because the Defendants have delivered music content through broadcast radio channels, HD radio channels, the Internet and mobile devices without consent of or licenses from the Plaintiff and the Class. As a result of their pernicious, improper and illegal conduct, Defendants have reaped hundreds of millions of dollars that rightfully belong to Plaintiff and the Class."

ABS Entertainment Inc., which owns recordings such Hi Records catalog featuring artists Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Ann Peebles and others, allege the three largest group owners are infringing on ownership rights, misappropriation of ownership and property rights, and conversion, calling the conduct "despicable"; the plaintiffs are seeking over $5 million compensatory damages on each of three counts and "restitution and disgorgement" of unlawful proceeds and revenues, including gross profits, plus punitive and exemplary damages and an injunction against using pre-1972 music.

[WATCH] Bobby Bones Wants $100 Grand For Trump Slogan

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2015 –– As Jockline first told you last week, Premiere Networks syndicated Bobby Bones, of the The Bobby Bones Show, recently purchased a trademark for Donald Trump’s campaign mantra, 'Make America Great Again." According to WKRN TV, Bones filed for and received the trademark for the slogan after discovering it was not trademarked for clothing, accessories and swimwear.

Trump owns the trademark for other uses of the slogan, but after receiving the trademark, Bones tweeted to Donald Trump that he would give him the trademark in exchange for a $100,000 donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. In one tweet dated Aug. 7, Bones wrote, “Hey @realDonaldTrump, if you donate 100k to @stjude, I will give you your clothing trademark back. thanks! – Bobby” Another tweet from the same day said, “Hey @realDonaldTrump. I don’t even want this trademark. Let’s get this thing done. I want no money. Just for @StJude.” News 2 reached out to the Trump campaign for comment but has not heard if he will make the donation. WATCH HERE

Help 97.1 The Drive's Scott Miller Win National Beard Contest

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2015 –– For those who've noticed 97.1 The Drive Chicago's Scott Miller, producer of Pete McMurray's morning show, amazing mustache stylings over the last few years at MSBC/Chicago, here's the back story: He tells Jockline, "3 years ago I started growing this crazy mustache and it has taken me amazing places"....having first made the top 30, now comes word he placed top 10 - CLICK HERE AND HELP HIM TAKE TOP HONORS

PROMOTIONS: 'Burst A Bus' Sets Record For Collection Of Back To School Supplies

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 19TH, 2015 –– The week of August 10th local radio stations KZBD, KDRK and KEY 101 Spokane teamed with the Salvation Army to collect back to school supplies for local children. The final total for back to school supplies will eclipse 2,500 items. They also collected over $1,000 in cash.

There were also a collection points set up around the city and in Northern Idaho. This was the fifth year the back to school supply drive has been held with the Spokane Salvation Army. “I am proud of the staff of the radio stations and the effort they put forth,” said Radio Spokane Operations Manager Greg Tillotson. “We had quite a few people sacrifice personal time to make the week as successful as it was”. Curley added, “The amount of supplies generated for local children before they head back to school was unbelievable!”

Rosie O'Donnell's 17 Yr. Old Daughter Found; Pharrell To Headline Rebranded Apple Fest

Rosie O'Donnell Says She's Found Missing 17 Yr.-Old Daughter - [12NEWS]

'Real Housewives Of Atlanta Cast Transgender Woman - [TORONTO SUN]

Is Jenny McCarthy Headed To RHONY? - [ENSTARZ]

'Vanity Fair's' Special 'Transamerica' Issue - [VANITY FAIR]

Stephen Colbert Sits Down With Howard Stern - [HITFIX]

Queen Latifa - Past, Present & Future - [VARIETY]

Chris Cuomo Saves Man From Drowning - [CNN]

Pharrell To Headline Rebranded Apple Music Festival - [FORTUNE]

Lionel Richie Named Musicares Person Of The Year - [SHOWBIZ411]

[WATCH] Trevor Noah's First TV Promo - [THE VERGE]

Julianne Hough Gets Engaged - [US]

UH OH: Lady Gaga Threatens Suit Over Baby Gaga Breast Milk Ice Cream Flavor - [PAGE SIX]

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Radio One Charlotte Stunts Its Way To 92.7 The Block

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– After stunting as 92.7 Drake FM, playing the Canadian Star Drake's music non-stop, Radio One Charlotte announced late yesterday that 92.7 will now be home to 92.7 The Block, Charlotte’s Non-Stop Hip Hop and R&B station. Along with the move, WPZS (Praise 100.9), will now broadcast exclusively at 100.9, while The Block will takeover 92.7 and keep its calls, WQNC.

Mary K, PD for Radio One Charlotte (shown) commented, "This stunt gave us the opportunity to honor an amazing artist with an equally outstanding body of work, while drawing a lot of attention to the station.. The Block is here and I'm thrilled about our future plans. You haven't seen anything yet!"

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Mary Menna Rises To VP/Market Manager For Greater Media Boston

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– Greater Media has promoted Mary Menna to Vice President and Market Manager of Greater Media’s Boston-based properties, including WMJX-FM, WBOS-FM, WROR-FM, WKLB-FM and HOT 96.9 in Boston.

The Boston radio veteran joined Greater Media as General Manager at WMJX-FM in May of 2014. Prior to that, she worked as the Market President of CCM+E Boston, where she spent 25 years serving in a variety of capacities, including Director of Sales, General Sales Manager, National Sales Manager and Account Executive. While in that capacity, she also managed Clear Channel’s Providence market for four years. Menna began her radio career straight out of Boston College at WBCN-FM.

She follows Rob Williams, whose last day will be Friday, August 21, 2015. Williams, who has been commuting from Connecticut to Boston since he joined the company in 2012, has accepted another opportunity closer to his home (see next story).

Townsquare Announces Key Hires In Operations/Sales Posts

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– Townsquare Media announced the appointment of Rob Williams (L) as Senior Vice President, Operations. Williams arrives from Greater Media, where he most recently served as Vice President and Market Manager overseeing its Boston operations. The Company also announced that Todd Lawley (C) has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations. Mr. Lawley has served as a Townsquare Regional Vice President since July 2014. Williams will be based in Greenwich while Mr. Lawley will continue to be based in Dallas.

The Company also announced that Darrin Klayman (R) has joined Townsquare as Vice President, National Client Partnerships. Darrin joins Townsquare from Westwood One, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Network Sales. In addition, Matt Kiger, Vice President of Sales and Training, Todd Moskowitz, Vice President of Sales and Kelly Quinn, Vice President of Sales have been promoted to more senior roles in sales leadership and will work in close coordination with Erik Hellum, Rob Williams and Todd Lawley and the Company’s Regional Vice Presidents. “Rob and Darrin are both great additions to the Townsquare team. I am excited to work with such accomplished professionals that can help us grow our Company and drive revenue,” said Townsquare Executive Vice President Erik Hellum. “

Beats 1 Zane Lowe Radio Show Motivated By Jimmy Iovine Advice

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– In an interview with Billboard Magazine, Apple's new Beats 1 host, Zane Lowe, explains the philosophy behind the station, and shares two motivational quotes he keeps on the wall of his office at Apple. The first quote is something that Lowe came up with himself: "Quality and consistency creates the addiction."

Lowe says that a key part of Beats 1 is convincing people to return and listen again "because it has awakened something in them and they want to hear more." There's another quote that Lowe lives by, and it's a saying from his colleague, record producer and Beats cofounder Jimmy Iovine: "Don't be boring." According to businessinsider.com, "Lowe's energetic presenting style is anything but boring. He's known for shouting, singing and using sound effects during his shows." READ INTERVIEW HERE

ED. NOTE: With due respect to Iovine, veteran media executive, Walter Sabo, of Sabo Media may have well first popularized the phrase. Several years ago he was a featured panelist at a Radio & Record's Talk Radio Seminar which offered advice on what it takes to be a successful host. Following others who offered their thoughts and opinions on the topic, when the mic was passed to Sabo he quickly grabbed it and said "Don't be boring." Then, just as quickly, passed the mic to the next panelist. To this day, perhaps the shortest , but most sage advice ever offered at a conference)

Developer Plans 330 Homes On WMAL Towers Site

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– The developer that won the rights to 75 acres of prime Bethesda real estate, NOW HOME TO WMAL/Wash. DC Towers, plans to build up to 330 homes on the property. According to bethesdamagazine.com, John Harris, vice president with Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers, said the company plans a mix of town homes and single-family detached homes.

When the property was put on the market earlier this year, the move raised concerns among nearby residents and government officials that more housing could pose more issues for an already overcrowded public school system and congested local roads. “We share those concerns. They’re real concerns,” Harris said. “Our future residents will be faced with the same issues.” Brokers selling the site said it could go for as much as $75 million. Toll Brothers won’t close its purchase of the site until it has made progress in the county’s approval process. The purchase price of the land, which is owned by broadcasting company Cumulus Media, is confidential until that point.

Cumulus and its broker narrowed down the choices to four leading bids before choosing Toll Brothers, Patterson said. Patterson said Mardirossian offered to donate about half of the site for a new school and a new park, with the rest reserved for a senior housing development. PHOTO/Bethesda Magazine

Radio Garage Door Contest Fuels Neighborhood Squabble

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– If you're planning a garage-door-decorating contest for your station anytime soon, check this out. According to Indy's Star Press, high school student Hannah Brewer, with her mother’s permission, painted the garage door of their residence in an attempt to prove she is the biggest fan of the band 5 Seconds of Summer, aka 5SOS, thus, winning ticket and a backstage visit with the group. Brewer and other followed the station's directive: “Get creative and prove you’re the biggest 5SOS fan on your garage door so the whole neighborhood can see it! ... Just make sure we can see RadioNOW 100.9 somewhere” on the door.

Brewer and a friend painted images and messages for the band members, only to get an anonymous letter titled “A NOTE FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD” left in Brewer’s front doo. It said, “At first we all thought you had been a victim of vandalism on your garage, seeing how NOTHING like that has ever happened around here before … In case you haven’t noticed this isn’t LA or Chicago or Mexico and it certainly isn’t south Muncie. “There is discussion of getting up a petition, calling the newspaper and retaining a lawyer in case you don’t do the right thing over the ghetto painting … We are all sorry we have had to do this but nobody has ever treated this neighborhood in a trashy manner!”

Brewer’s mother, Carrie Mote Craig, a Catholic school teacher, called the police, who told her the painting did not violate any city ordinances. An officer agreed to pose for a photograph at the door with a thumbs-up sign. The Star Press emailed Chuck Williams, general manager of Radio One-Indianapolis, a photo of the painted door and asked whether he would find it objectionable if someone had done that in his neighborhood. He called the contest “a chance for fans to show their passion and said “we do not provide solicited commentary on contest submissions until the contest has ended. I am absolutely going to show no bias toward anybody’s entries until the contest is over.”

NETWORKS: The Stars Party with Red Eye Radio At Great American Trucking Show

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– Red Eye Radio network is turning up the heat for this month's Great American Trucking Show in Dallas with live musical performances from Country artists John Anderson, Waterloo Revival, LOCASH, and Tony Justice and visits by A&E stars Marc Springer from Shipping Wars and Big Smo from Big Smo. The Great American Trucking Show, a trucking convention with over 500,000 feet of exhibit space, will take place August 27-29, 2015 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Eric Harley and Gary McNamara (shown), hosts of Red Eye Radio, will be on site to introduce attendees to the lineup. Stations interested in Red Eye Radio can contact Stuart Greenblatt at sgreenblatt@westwoodone.com or (212) 419-2946.

Q101.9 San Antonio Hosts 'Margaritas With Mario Lopez

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 18TH, 2015 –– On with Mario Lopez iHeartMedia affiliate Q101.9/KQXT-FM in San Antonio, Texas, hosted a “Margaritas with Mario Lopez” event at Viola’s Ventanas restaurant this past weekend.

The Premiere Networks personality participated in a live Q&A with Q101.9 Program Director Chase Murphy, as well as a meet and greet with listeners and fans.

Pictured left to right: J.C. Carpenter, KQXT-FM Account Executive; Rosie Perez, KQXT-FM Vice President of Sales; Mario Lopez; Raven Riojas, KQXT-FM Promotions Director; Chase Murphy, KQXT-FM Program Director; Brittany Spain, KQXT-FM Account Executive; and Robbie Cantu, KQXT-FM Promotions Director. About On with Mario Lopez

Tracy Morgan To Host SNL; Heidi Klum Trumps Trump Over 'No Longer A 10' Diss

[WATCH' Kathie Lee Returns To 'Today' - [TODAY]

[WATCH] Heidi Klum Trumps Trump With Priceless Retort To His 'No Longer A 10' Diss - [TWITTER]

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Selena Gomez To Be Advisor To Gwen Stefani On 'The Voice' - [PEOPLE]

Tracy Morgan To Host SNL In October - [NBC]

Jon Stewart To Hot WWE Summerslam - [USA TODAY]

UH OH: Britany Spears May Leave Las Vegas - [E ONLINE]

[WATCH] Johnny Depp, Gene Simmons & More Rock For Teen Charity - [BLABBERMOUTH]

UH OH 2: Zayn Malik & Calvin Harris In Twitter Tussle - [RADIO.COM]

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