Michael Savage To Take Over Hannity's Slot On Cumulus
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– Calling it "The biggest shake-up in talk radio history," Michael Savage, opened his show last night by revealing he will take over the prime afternoon-drive slot on Cumulus Media Networks stations in January. The 3 to 6 p.m. et. slot is currently held by Sean Hannity, who recently ended his relationship with the network. “The time slot says that something about my show has resonated with the American people,” Savage said. Back in August, Savage teased: “I’m reading the tea leaves,” he said. “I’m watching the shifting sands. I am the heir apparent. This will be the biggest shakeup in talk-radio history, should my 
prediction come true.” On last night's show he read from a Cumulus Media Memo announcing his move. He then posted a banner on his website Savage said he expects immediately to have "five to six times as many listeners, as he does now." In the transition, Savage will soon air in New York (WABC), Chicago (WLS), Dallas (WBAP), Washington (WMAL), San Francisco (KSFO) and WJR (Detroit) among many others.
$100 Bills Planted In Radio Stunt Triggers National Coverage
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– Several shoppers this week in Salem, OR. were surprised to find $100 bills turning up in store items such as egg cartons and cookie boxes. One man even returned the money, but was told to keep it being told it was likely from a good samaritan. Yesterday, Alpha's 98.7 the Bull confirmed it was part of its "Cash Cow" promotion. According to KGW TV, one of the winners told them “My girlfriend is in the hospital with renal failure ... I'm driving to 
OHSU (in Portland) every day. So 20 bucks in gas each way, it comes at a very opportune time for me.” Jennifer Smith-Poelz was another winner. She said “I just think this is the coolest thing ever,” she said. “Whoever is doing this has brightened so many people's days. I wish I had ample amounts of cash to be able to surprise people like this. I mean, it's fabulous.” Reportedly, there were seven $100 bill placed in store items, but it looks like the bigger payoff for the station was the national publicity. By yesterday, local and regional TV stations, plus national websites such as Huffpo had picked up on the story. Look for more coverage today. WATCH VIDEO HERE
Media Watchdog Groups Challenge KDND Sacramento's License
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– Two Sacramento media watchdog groups said Wednesday they will challenge the broadcast license renewal of KDND/107.9 "The End" held responsible in the water intoxication death of Jennifer Strange in its 2007 "Hold Your Wee For A Wii" Contest. According to The Merced Sun Star, On Wednesday, representatives for the Sacramento Media Group and the Media Action Center announced th
at they intend to file legal challenges with the FCC before the Nov. 1 deadline to contest the station’s pending eight-year broadcast license renewal. Media Action Center founder Sue Wilson (left), producer of a 2009 documentary, “Broadcast Blues,” that spotlighted Strange’s death, said the groups intend to formally serve papers challenging KDND’s license renewal when FCC commissioners meet in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 22. In a news conference, Wilson said although a jury had held the station liable for Strange’s death, the FCC has shown no inclination to go after its broadcast license. Kevin Geary, a spokesman for KDND’s parent corporation, Entercom Communications Corp., said Wednesday that “the events in 2007 were tragic. Our thoughts remain with the family. We will respond to any petition filed with the FCC at the appropriate time.” In 2009, a jury found Entercom Sacramento negligent in the case and awarded $16,577,188, but exonerated the parent corporation, Entercom Communications Corp., of any liability.
Radios' Dr. Drew Reveals Cancer Battle On Dr. Oz [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 ––
Radio host Dr. Drew's own health issues became the topic on yesterday's The Dr. Oz Show as he revealed his battle with cancer. He told Oz "I have cancer. How about that? And it's funny when I saw you walking out, I thought, ‘wow, it's going to be emotional for me to say this’. Thank God, I have something that is curable. It's called prostate cancer and it is one of the most common cancers out there. A lot of men out there are suffering with this thing." Dr. Drew then offered his advice to viewers on dealing with the diagnosis. "I guess I took a page from what I tell other people," said Pinsky, "which is you rely on important people close to you, and you get good help, and you don't steep yourself in denial, and you feel the feelings, and they're not so fun. They're not fun. I remember, I think the worst of it for me; strangely, I was on a trip with my family. And when they were telling me the PSA wasn't going down when I was being treated for prostatitis, you just, you get this sinking feeling. It's one of the worst feelings you can have and it's very lonely, very alone. And that's the time to reach out." WATCH VIDEO
CBS Sports Network Wants In On Boomer and Carton Simulcast Sweepstakes
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– Another TV Network has entered the Boomer & Carton simulcast sweepstakes, reports The New York Daily News. CBS Sports Network has reportedly made a serious offer to acquire the TV rights to the CBS-owned, WFAN morning drive-time show hosted by Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton (shown). This follows The Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network (YES) making an offer to acquire simulcast rights to the show. The Madison Square Garden Network currently holds incumbent rights and has the contractual right to match any bid. Their deal with Boomer & Carton expires at the end of the month. YES already airs the simulcast of Mike Francesa’s WFAN afternoon drive show.
MOTION: Steve Kostan Exits WCSX-FM Detroit; Hannah Byrom Joins Zach Sang Show; B98 Atlanta's Jeff & Melissa Add Jeremy Powell As Producer
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– Longtime WCSX-FM/94.7 Detroit night how, Steve Kostan (left) tells detroitnews.com that his contract with the Greater Media-owned station would not be renewed. Following 18 yr. run he says doesn’t intend to retire. Greater Media spokeswoman Heidi Raphael wrote in an email to The Detroit News. “...We are very grateful to Steve for the contributions he made to the station over the years. Dave Dahmer will be filling in until a replacement is named.” Kostan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. ––––––––––– WYM Media Management has announced that Zach 
Sang and The Gang have a new Gang Member. She's 23 year old Hannah Byrom (right) who comes to us from North Carolina.Hannah was the morning co-host on "Foz in The Morning Show" on WAZO-FM in Wilmington, NC. Before that she worked at WAEB-FM in Allentown, PA and Elvis Duran and the Morning Show at Z100 in New York City. "I am so excited to have Hannah join our team," said Sang. –––––––––– KOGM-FM/Mix 107.1 Lafayette, LA, has named Jai Rio as its new morning host, replacing the late Kidd Kraddick's syndicated program. He arrives from KSYZ-FM/107.7 Kearney, NE. ––––––––– Jeremy Powell (right) joins B98/Atlanta's Jeff & Melissa morning show as producer. He most recently performed similar duties at WZGC-FM when it was Dave FM.
GOOD NEWS: Radio An Important Part Of Listener's Lives
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– Researcher Mark Kassof & Co. has released its ListenerThink P1 research study based on 989 online interviews with 18-64 U.S. radio listeners. Its focus was to explore the role of radio in listeners’ lives from many angles — one of them, radio’s importance. Yesterday, with a bit of bad news first, they revealed that 53% of this group didn't think that radio was as good now as it used to be. They promised with that release that good news would follow and sure enough came the news of radios' real importance in listener's lives. When asked "If you couldn’t listen to radio, you’d feel something important was missing from your life, respondents answered: AGREE STRONGLY 34% --- AGREE SLIGHTLY 36% --- DISAGREE SLIGHTLY 17% --- DISAGREE STRONGLY 10% --- DON'T KNOW 3%. Kassof says the bottomline is that more than two-thirds agree that radio is an important part of their lives. And we see only small differences between demographic groups… 35-44′s and (especially) 45-54′s would miss radio most if it was gone; 18-24′s would miss it least. But even among 18-24′s, the majority (58%) agree that something important would be missing without radio. (Among 35-54′s, three-fourths agree.)
More Mega Stars Take The Mic On After Midnite
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– As part of After MidNite’s 20th anniversary celebration, Country music stars Thompson Square (right), Joe Nichols, 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Kenny Rogers and Darius Rucker will take over hosting duties for After MidNite in October. Each artist will sit behind the mic and give fans their unique, week-long take as host of the program. The 20-week takeover, which began on August 1 and runs through the end of 2013, also features special guest appearances, interviews and much more. The celebrity takeover kicked off in August and has featured such artists as Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, Jake Owen, Dierks Bentley, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan and Chris Young. Additional hosts will be announced in the near future. Thompson Square takes the reigns beginning Sept. 30th. PHOTO/Glenn Sweitzer
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With Graham Mack
KANYE WEST: 'I Have Driven My Truman Show Boat Into The Painting' [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2013 –– In an interview heard round the world, Kanye West laid into the entire culture industry on BBC 1's Zane Lowe. On his desire to expand beyond music, he said: "I have driven my Truman Show boat into the painting. I have hit a glass ceiling." West said creative black people were only allowed their "best perspective on T-shirts. But if it's anything else, your Truman Show boat is hitting the wall." West was especially critical of the fashion industry, which he said 
had put up obstacles to his involvement, despite his assertion he now spends 80% of his time working on fashion and only 20% working on music. West accepted he would always be a divisive figure – "I think there are people who are wired by their parents to understand what I'm saying and I think there are people who are wired by their parents to reject what I'm saying" – but he said no matter what people thought of him, he would be remembered. "They will play this interview in five years”. WATCH PT 1,2 & 3 HERE
Chris Moyles Takes Break From Radio - In an interview with Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on television, he said he’s closed that chapter [radio] in his book and is now looking to do something else. Philip quoted a recent survey on Digital Spy which said 80.9% of those asked wanted Chris back on breakfast radio. “Never say never,” chris quipped when asked if he’ll be back on the radio soon. “But not for the foreseeable” he continued. It’s a year this week since Chris left BBC Radio 1 after hosting breakfast for over eight years. He’ll soon return to his role as King Herod in this year’s UK Arena Tour of Jesus 
Christ Superstar. He will be reprising his role alongside Tim Minchin, Melanie C (Sport Spice) and Ben Forster, and performing all over the UK next month.
New London Radio show For Fiona Phillips - Former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips is joining BBC London 94.9 for a new weekend show, each Sunday morning. She’ll be on-air from 9am till midday, replacing Jeni Barnett for at least the next three months. Fiona started her broadcasting career in commercial radio, working for County Sound in Guildford, Peterborough’s Hereward Radio and Mercury FM in west Sussex.
Hi to all of the US broadcasters I spoke to about the Royal Baby. If you need a British broadcaster to talk on your show about what’s happening in the UK. – Please call me on +44 7752 416905.
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STUDY: 53% Say Radio Not As Good As It Once Was
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– Michigan based Mark Kassof & Co. has just released this year's 'LlstenerThink P1 Research which explored the role of radio in listeners’ lives along with its importance and benefits of listening. First, the bad news: Based on 989 online interviews with 18-64 U.S. radio listeners, conducted September 12-15, more than half agree: Radio isn’t as good as it used to be. This is especially true for 18-34 yr. olds.
• AGREE STRONGLY 19% • AGREE SLIGHTLY 34% • DISAGREE SLIGHTLY 28% • DISAGREE STRONGLY 13% • Don’t know 6%
Kassof says from a demographic perspective, 18-34′s are most negative — 61% agree, while only 31% disagree (and just 9% disagree strongly). What’s interesting is the oldest of them were only teens when The Telecommunication Act of 1996 became law…law that enabled “mega groups” that many blame for the decline of radio. Men are, overall, more negative than women, and 18-34 men the most negative — 67% of them agree that radio is not as good as it used to be, while only 28% disagree.In contrast, 45-54′s — both women and men – are the most supportive of radio on this question…45% agree, 50% disagree. But that’s far from an enthusiastic defense of the radio’s direction! But wait, Mark will shed some good news tomorrow. WHAT DO YOU THINK? CLICK COMMENT BELOW
THE TENNESSEAN: Bobby Bones Show A Force To Be Reckoned With
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– For those wondering how former CHR host Bobby Bones is doing just months after his well publicized switch to a national country platform, apparently The Tennessean now thinks he's a force to be reckoned with. So much so that his quick acceptance in Nashville prompted a front page story (see above) in yesterday's post (later picked up by USA Today). "Bobby Bones is not ashamed to admit that he’s not a cowboy, and he doesn’t own a belt buckle," say writer Nate Rau. He describes the show featuring co-hosts Amy (Brown) and Lunchbox (Dan Chappell), as 
sounding a lot like a group of friends sitting on the patio at Jackson’s Bar and Bistro in Hillsboro Village talking about whatever comes to mind. Rau adds: "Despite his different take on country and unconventional formula, Bones stands on the brink of becoming the new voice of country music radio. According to Arbitron, when the Bone's show entered the market in March, it debuted in third place in 25-54 behind his key rivals. By June, Bones’ show had taken over first place, and continued to extend its lead through August. “Most people my age, quite honestly, are going to associate WSIX with Gerry House,” said Rich Tiner, professor of media studies at Belmont University. “And they’ve never quite been able to move past that to the next big thing." Bones and his co-hosts, Amy (r-center) and Lunchbox (l-center), also host a Top 30 countdown show on the weekend, and he co-hosts a sports show for FoxSports with retired tennis star Andy Roddick. READ COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE
Tad Lemire Teams With Lindsay Bauer For Mornings At Mix 96/Tulsa
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– Cox Media Group Tulsa's Mix96 KRAV-FM announced that Tad Lemire will host mornings starting in early October. He joins with current host Lindsey Bauer. Lemire has over 20 years of radio experience and 15 years of morning show experience in Providence, R.I. working for Hall Communications Cat Country 98.1 (WCTK-FM), Clear Channel Communications 93.3 Coast FM (WSNE-FM) and most recently Star 99.9 (WEZN-FM). "I am honored to be back with one of the greatest media companies on the planet,” said Lemire. “Many thanks to Kim Guthrie, Gene Vidler, Steve Hunter, Dena Fletcher, Steve Smith and Chris Eagan for getting me back in the family!"
Ty Bailey Named PD For 98 Rock Tampa
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– WXTB 98 Rock Tampa Bay has announced that Ty Bailey has been named Program Director, effective immediately. Bailey is elevated from Assistant Program Director for the active rock station. Bailey's previous programming roles include positions as Assistant Program Director/Music Director for WCHH Channel 104.3 in Baltimore and Program Director of Galaxy's K-Rock twins, WKRL in Syracuse and WKLL in Utica, N.Y. Former Program Director, James Howard, will continue as Program Director for WWDC DC 101 in Washington, D.C. and WQSR in Baltimore. "I've been working really hard and learning everything I can from James Howard and Doug Hamand," said Bailey. "I'm so grateful for everything they have taught me and I'm looking forward to continuing to rock the Bay with our amazing team."
CCME Tucson Taps Debbie Wagner As Market Manager
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Tucson announced that Debbie Wagner has been named Market Manager. "I am excited to return to Tucson and work with the extremely talented staff and incredible brands to support our clients, sponsors, listeners and the community," said Wagner. "Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is the industry leader and at the forefront of audience and client engagement. I look forward to working with Glynn and the senior leadership team to drive revenue, ratings and digital performance in Tucson." "It is exhilarating to have tenured leadership return to Tucson. Debbie has great client and community relationships in Tucson," said Glynn Alan, Regional Market Manager. "I'm confident she will have a positive impact on the market and also lead Tucson on a continued successful path forward."
KUDOS: Kevin Weatherly Voted Best Off-Air Radio Person By LARP
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– Don Barrett's laradio.com has voted Kevin Weatherly (right) Voted #1 Best Off-Air LARP of 2013. Barret writes: Kevin Weatherly programs three successful radio stations – KROQ, JACK/FM, and AMP Radio – in the market. The voting readers of LARadio.com recognized this amazing accomplishment by voting Kevin Weatherly the #1 Best Off-Air LARP of 2013. "For years, Kevin has been at or near the top in the annual voting. While running KROQ, he also guided the launch of JACK/FM, arguably the most successful JACK format in the country. His peers believe that he has localized JACK and integrated lines and attitude. In early 2009, he flipped the FM Talk Station KLSX to a high powered relentlessly pounding Top 40 station named AMP Radio with instantaneous results," says Barrett. Kevin came to “the ROQ” from KKLQ (“Q106”) San Diego.
MOTION:Doug Stephan's Good Day Adds A Dozen Affiliates; Rachel Sutherland Joins WMAL Washington To Anchor Afternoons
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– It's been a great summer for Doug Stephan's Good Day! The long-running morning program has added a dozen new stations, including: WTNT-AM&FM in Washington, DC; WVWI-AM in San Juan, Puerto Rio; KLPW-AM in St. Louis, MO; KLO-AM in Ogden, UT; and WVOV-AM in Chattanooga, TN. Doug Stephan's Good Day is a nationally syndicated morning program heard in over 400 markets. –––––––––––Rachel Sutherland lands at Cumulus' WMAL Washington as its afternoon news anchor. She follows longtime WMAL newsman Mark Weaver who is retiring. Sutherland most recently handled afternoons for America's Radio News Network based in Alexandria.
STUDY: Internet Radio Now Listened To By 53% Of Users
“The advent of mobile listening, and the proliferation of choices for the types of Internet audio have transformed the medium from niche activity to major media channel in under ten years." Larry Rosin
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013 –– Sounds like the drumbeat Internet radio may be growing louder. In a recent study from Edison Research commissioned by several leading Internet companies, data showed more than half of Americans who go online listen to Internet radio services with an indication the industry is becoming more mainstream. From a field of 3,000 people age 12 and up, the study found that 53% of web users listen to Internet radio outlets, including personalized streaming, live online audio and music on-demand. The study, entitled The New Mainstream: 2013, was originally presented at a special event collocated with Advertising Week in New York City on September 24th, where Edison’s President, Larry Rosin, unveiled the results of the study and moderated a panel of executives from all three Streaming Audio Task Force participants. Among the other key findings included:
• Internet radio is the third most popular way that people discover new music, ahead of Amazon, YouTube, Social Media and other sources. • 63% of Internet radio listeners own a smartphone–and 83% of smartphone 
owners listen to some kind of Internet radio on their mobile devices. • 32% of Internet radio listeners indicated that they are listening to “a lot” more of the medium than they were one year ago. The data clearly shows that Internet radio is not only a mainstream activity for the majority of online Americans, it’s also essentially expanding the pie for audio media,” noted Rosin. “The advent of mobile listening, and the proliferation of choices for the types of Internet audio have transformed the medium from niche activity to major media channel in under ten years.
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