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Steve Cochran To Celebrate 1000th Show

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– Steve Cochran will be broadcasting his 1000th show and he's marking the milestone with a special celebration! He'll hold a live broadcast on Monday, October 2 from 6am to 10am on location. Plus, he'll be giving away special Steve Cochran 1000th Show T-shirts, while supplies last.

According to blogger Robert Feder, Cochran said of the milestone. “A very strange time, but I’m honored to sit where Wally Phillips, Bob Collins, and Spike [O’Dell] sat and mostly just appreciative and humbled by the audience support.”

WTMJ News To Tackle 'National Anthem Controversy' In Uninterrupted Special

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– WTMJ News is presenting a Community Conversation on the controversy surrounding player protests during the National Anthem at NFL games today, September 28 from 4pm-5pm. This uninterrupted one-hour special will create a forum for listeners and community leaders to talk about the protests, the NFL’s reaction and the view of the fans. The conversation will lead directly into WTMJ Radio pregame coverage of the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

“The protests by NFL players during the National Anthem have sparked debate and raised awareness of the issues of social justice in the country,” said Eric Brooks, WTMJ director of programming and news. “WTMJ Radio is the flagship station of the Green Bay Packers and the de facto townhall for the state of Wisconsin. We feel it’s our duty to provide a high-profile place for all sides of the conversation to be heard.” WTMJ’s hosts John Mercure and Melissa Barclay will moderate the special. The special will be carried on-air, streamed at wtmj.com and through “Facebook Live” at Facebook.com/620wtmj.

Actress Salma Hayek Reaches Out To 'Piolin' In Push For DACA Legislation

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– Alliance Radio Networks announces that Oscar-nominated actress, producer and activist Salma Hayek has asked Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo, host of the nationally-syndicated morning radio show, El Show de Piolin, to join forces with her in a nationwide push for Congress to enact DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) legislation.

In an interview on El Show de Piolin, Hayek encouraged Latinos to unite more than ever and asked them to join her in calling Congressman Paul Ryan, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Piolin agreed to partner with Hayek and promised her that he would encourage his millions of Hispanic American listeners and fans across the U.S. to make this call, too. Hayek later stressed the importance of achieving this goal of unity among Latinos, noting: “It is critically important to join together as one voice, in protesting this injustice. I am grateful to my good friend Piolin for being by my side in this important fight for our country. Piolin is a great inspiration to me and I thank him for encouraging me to continue this effort. Together, we can do much more.”

HONORS: AWM 2017 'Women Who Lead' Honorees Announced; WSB Atlanta's Condace Pressley Named Among Top 100 Black Women Of Influence

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has announced the 2017 honorees for its upcoming Women Who Lead luncheon program. The event recognizes and celebrates women who have had a significant impact on the media industry, as trailblazers and extraordinary leaders in their chosen field. This year , AWM will honor the following Women Who Lead (in alphabetical order): • Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Broadcast Group • Amy Emmerich, Chief Content Officer, Refinery29 • Kathleen Finch, Chief Programming, Content & Brand Officer, Scripps Networks • Susan Swain, Co-CEO, C-SPAN • Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks.

"The Alliance for Women in Media has great roots in the American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT), and the Gracies ,” says Geraldine “Gerry” Laybourne, respected media entrepreneur and keynote speaker for the event . “I am so honored to be asked to keyn ote the Women Who Lead luncheon. There is no more important time in our history for women in media to be true leaders and no mission more personally important to me." The annual event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at the Marriott Marquis, New York City.

-- Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta Radio’s Condace Pressley, a Georgia Radio Hall of Fame Inductee and WSB Radio’s Manager of Program Operations and Community Affairs, was recently selected to the Atlanta Business League’s 2017 list of “Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence.” She was recognized during the “Women of Vision” Breakfast on Sept. 26 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. “What a great surprise! I’m humbled to be in the company of 100 women doing such amazing work in our city.” Pete Spriggs, WSB Radio’s Director of Branding and Programming, added, “Condace quietly and humbly moves through Atlanta’s communities and serves, mentors and leads every day. And, she’s done that throughout her entire career with WSB and KISS 104. I am so proud and pleased that she gets this kind of due fanfare.”

Syracuse Poll Names 93Q Top Station And Ted & Amy Favorite Personalities

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– Cumulus Media announces that 93Q (WNTQ) Syracuse has been named Syracuse’s Top Radio Station and 93Q morning personalities, Ted Long and Amy Robbins, as the city's Favorite Radio Personalities in the Syracuse New Times’ annual Best of Syracuse reader poll.

The New Times reported that 18,839 votes were cast. 93Q brings in its second consecutive win as Syracuse’s Favorite Radio station, having won in the category for seven of the past 14 years. The ever-popular on-air duo has won in the category more than 20 times in the last 25 years. Cumulus Media-Syracuse received four other nominations for “Best of Syracuse”. Scott Dixon, Afternoon Host, 95X (WAQX) and Dave Frisina, Afternoon Host, 105.9 The Rebel (WXTL) were both finalists for Favorite Radio Personality, while 95X was nominated for Favorite Radio Station, and 95X Locals Only Fest competed in the Favorite Local Music Festival category.

NETWORKS: Envision & Sun Broadcast Group Expand Affiliation Partnership

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– Sun Broadcast Group announced they have expanded their partnership with Envision Networks® to include additional affiliate sales support for Sun’s nationally syndicated shows, Little Steven’s Underground Garage and Slacker & Steve. Envision will continue its affiliation support for Sun’s Shazam for Radio platform, a role they’ve been in since 2016.

Sun Broadcast Group and Envision Networks® have been working closely together for years on various products including advertising sales support for Envision Hispanic and general market products including 6 Second Reviews, AudioMonky, Our Auto Expert and Collin Raye’s Country Rewind. “We are very excited to expand our partnership with Envision Networks to include these amazing shows and services,” said Jason Bailey (shown), Sun Broadcast Group’s CEO. “Danno and Laura have become an extension of our family here at Sun over the last eight years and remain so grateful for their continued hard work and support.” “With the continued success of Shazam For Radio affiliations, we are thrilled to add Slacker & Steve and Little Steven’s Underground Garage to the list or programming we can offer radio stations,” said Danno Wolkoff, President and CEO of Envision Networks®. For more information, call Sun Broadcast Group (800) 871-6163

[WATCH] SNL Security Guard Turns Out To Be Salem Network Affiliate Manager

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– NBC-TV has just started running promos for this weekend’s season premiere of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with guest host Ryan Gosling. On the promos, as the “LaLa Land” star fantasizes about his fame and talent….he’s stopped at the entry desk at 30 Rockefeller Plaza by a security guard who tells him: “Okay, but you’re still gonna need a Visitor’s Pass to get upstairs.” That “guard” is actually Salem Radio Network east coast Affiliate Relations manager Jim Bligh, who has also appeared in a number of major motion pictures including Man On A Ledge and the Meryl Streep film Ricki and the Flash.

When he isn’t appearing on TV or the big screen, Bligh helps secure new affiliates for SRN talk shows hosted by Hugh Hewitt, Mike Gallagher, Larry Elder and others. WATCH HERE

EVENTS: Y108 Pittsburgh Brings Back Girls With Guitars; Charlotte's The KAT Assembles Acoustic Jam To Benefit St. Jude; Bay Area's KBLX Hosts Diaper Drive

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– CBS RADIO Pittsburgh announced the lineup for its fifth annual “Y108 Girls With Guitars” concert. RaeLynn, Carly Pearce and Danielle Bradbery will perform at this year’s event, to be held at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh’s North Shore on Thursday, October 5. “Y108 Girls With Guitars” also serves as a fundraiser for Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh-based organization on the front lines of the fight against breast cancer through its funding of research and programs.

-- iHeartMedia Charlotte’s 96.9 The Kat, Charlotte’s #1 Station for New Country, announced Monday an all-star lineup for the Kat 6 Man + Cam Acoustic Jam taking place on Thursday, November 2 at Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Kat 6 Man + Cam Acoustic Jam lineup includes Country artists Big & Rich, Scotty McCreery, Jerrod Niemann, William Michael Morgan, Chase Bryant, Cam and newcomer Ben Rue. In addition, 96.9 The Kat’s on-air personalities Paul Schadt and Meg will host the event.

-- 102.9 KBLX is answering the call to help! This is a diaper and baby wipe drive to help the families who are victims of Hurricane Harvey in the Texas area. KBLX will do a live broadcast with its Morning Dream Team, followed by Sterling James, Antoine Davis & Armand this Friday, September 29th. All diapers and baby wipes collected will be sent directly to the Houston Diaper Bank in Texas. Operations Manager, Elroy Smith said “The KBLX family has always been and continues to be a pillar in our local community. It is extremely important to us to do what we can to help those impacted by the devastating hurricane in Texas and keep them top of mind.”

Wasps Take BOB-FM Off The Air In The UK -

By Graham Mack

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2017 –– BOB-FM went off the air in parts of the Home Counties on Saturday morning. A swarm of wasps was to blame. They built a giant nest next to the transmitter in Hertfordshire and some of them managed to get into the power supply shorting it out. Within a couple of hours, General Manager and co-owner of the station Brett Harley managed to get inside the transmitter building and re-set the the ripped circuit breaker without being stung. He said when it came back to life he heard the sound of wasps being fried. A pest controller has since been to the sight and removed the wasp nest which was approximately three feet long. The station continued to broadcast on it’s other two FM frequencies from other transmitters, stayed streaming online and on DAB (Britain’s HD Radio).

Record Breaking Year For SCA’s Charity Drive - In Australia Southern Cross Austereo’s annual radio and television charity drive ‘Give Me 5 for Kids’ is celebrating a record-breaking year. They Raised $A2,581,548 ($US2,026,038) across the country in 2017. Donations are up 15% on last year’s total and marked the fourth year in a row the campaign has raised over $2.2 million. Of the money raised, 95% will go directly to purchasing lifesaving equipment for children’s wards in regional hospitals. One of the inspirational moments of this year’s drive was the $100K raised by Shepparton local Paul Archer’s Battery Drive. Other fundraising highlights include Rockhampton’s inaugural “Rock Concert”, sponsored sports events and a sky high crane stunt. Give Me 5 for Kids has now raised $22 million in total since its humble beginnings as a coin drive in 1994, lifting its profile to a well-known nationwide charity ever since.

Jim Davis Joins The Team At BBC Radio London - After 7 years presenting for BBC Radio Leicester and most recently their breakfast show, Jim Davis is joining BBC Radio London. Jim will join the line up at BBC Radio London, presenting overnights Saturday-Monday replacing David Prever and Jason Rosam. Saturday and Sunday 2-6am and Monday 1-4am. Jim previously presented the late night show for LBC Fridays and Saturdays and Heart radio.

Want to connect with Graham? Reach him at +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk

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BUSINESS: Entercom Divest Stations In LA, San Diego & Wilkes-Barre Ahead Of Merger

Transaction Marks First Required Divestitures Related To Pending Merger With CBS Radio

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 –– Entercom announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest three stations to Educational Media Foundation (EMF), including KSWD-FM 100.3 The Sound in Los Angeles, KSOQ-FM 92.1 in San Diego and WGGI-FM 95.9 in Wilkes-Barre. This transaction marks the first required divestitures related to Entercom’s pending merger with CBS Radio. “We have made great progress towards the completion of our merger with CBS Radio and this agreement with EMF brings us one step closer to the finish line,” said David Field, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entercom. “We remain on track to close the CBS Radio transaction later this year and confident in the value-creating opportunities presented by this transformational combination.”

Based in Rocklin, California, EMF is a non-profit organization that operates radio networks specializing in adult contemporary Christian music, including K-LOVE and Air1. As of September 26, 2017, EMF owns and operates some 770 FM stations and translators. With EMF adding to its footprint in Los Angeles, San Diego and Wilkes-Barre, EMF CEO Mike Novak commented, “We are particularly excited to see what God has in store for the people of Los Angeles, through our new station, Positive & Encouraging K-LOVE at 100.3 FM. The people at Entercom have been a joy making this purchase possible.”

Matt McAllister Takes Over Mornings At KKWF/The Wolf Seattle

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 –– As Jockline first reported yesterday, KKWF, FM 100.7 The Wolf announced that Matt McAllister will host its new morning show starting the week of October 2, 2017 from 6:00am to 10:00am PST. McAllister arrives from KNIX-FM in Phoenix, where he spent a decade on-air in the mornings. He is the proud recipient of the Personality of the Year awards from both the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association in 2010 and 2015 respectively. Joining Matt from Phoenix will be Producer Joe (Wallace)

“Matt is creative, innovative, competitive, and laser-focused on bringing audiences compelling content for their morning commute. We are excited to welcome him to our team in Seattle, leading the next chapter of mornings for 100.7 The Wolf,” said Drew Bland, Program Director at KKWF 100.7 The Wolf. "I’m both thrilled and grateful to be joining 100.7 The Wolf and Entercom to bring an exciting, expanded new show to its morning listeners. This is the beginning a new chapter for me and I can't wait to get to know Seattle,” shared McAllister. Both the new name and complete cast will be announced at a later date.

Steve & Ted Show Reach Major Milestone

THE MOUTH, 27TH, 2017 –– Today, September 26, KNSS/Wichita's Steve and Ted in the Morning will reach a major milestone as they perform their 5000th show. Steve McIntosh and Ted Woodward have won multiple awards from The Associated Press, Kansas Association of Broadcasters, RTNDA with a Murrow, and the National Association of Broadcasters with a Marconi. They are the most-awarded and longest-running radio show in Wichita.

“One of the reasons I’m always excited to go to work each day is that Steve and Ted are on KNSS mornings” says Tony Duesing, KNSS Program Director. “They have an exciting show that that matters to listeners.” You can hear The Steve and Ted in the Morning weekdays from 6am-9am on KNSS #1 Talk Radio on the FM at 98.7 or the AM at 1330. This award winning show is produced daily by Jad Chambers.

Eric Von Haessler Swapping Shifts With Herman Cane On WSB

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 –– Eric Von Haessler is trading places on News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB with Herman Cain starting Monday, October 2 report The AJC's Rodney Ho. The one-time Regular Guy will begin airing a two-hour show from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. while Cain will take over Haessler's one-hour slot at 11 a.m. Von Haessler, whose show is called the “Von Haessler Doctrine,” plans to continue his podcast each day as well. Haessler’s show includes Autumn Fischer, Tim Andrews, Jared Yamamoto, Greg Russ and English Nick.

Haessler began his regular show on WSB in January after hosting a weekend show for a couple of years. “I never stop moving, that’s my strategy,” Von Haessler joked. “Nobody can pin me down. Before I fail at any one thing, I move on and do it another time.” More seriously, he said he said he respects “Herman Cain as a person and as radio personality. I think he’s going to be great at 11. He’s a great lead in to (Limbaugh).” Pete Spriggs, WSB program director, said this will enable Cain to have more flexibility as he continues work in other venues. Haessler was known as one half of the Regular Guys team for 96rock and Rock 100.5 from 1998 through 2013.

The BFOA Establishes Gary Fries Memorial Fund

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 –– The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the national charity which serves past and present members of the broadcasting profession, has established the Gary Fries Memorial Fund to honor the former Radio Advertising Bureau President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary Fries. Fries, who was a long-time director of the Broadcasters Foundation, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ this past Friday, September 22. Anyone wishing to donate in Fries’ honor may visit the Broadcasters Foundation’s website at www.broadcastersfoundation.org, call 212-373-8250, or email info@thebfoa.org.

“Gary was very passionate about radio and the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation to help our colleagues in need,” said Jim Thompson, President of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, who co-founded the Radio Mercury Awards with Fries. “He loved the radio profession, supported it, talked about it, and had many dear friends in our business.” To learn more or to donate, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org, or visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org.

GOLDSTEIN: The Power of Audio In The Spotlight During Advertising Week

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 –– Amplifi's Steve Goldstein blogs from Advertising Week, a large four-day event with nearly 100,000 attendees so big it takes place in over thirty venues all over New York and covers marketing from angles ranging from programatic to brand building to how to market to Gen Z. Goldstein adds that the session called "Gen Z Doesn't Care About Your Brand." A reminder that advertising has significant challenges connecting with an ever-changing mix of media and platforms.

Tuesday included The Power of Audio Summit, a three hour block with 4 sessions devoted exclusively to podcasting. It was a well attended series that focused on the rapid growth of podcasting, monetization strategies and some star power with ABC Radio bringing Robin Roberts and Rebecca Jarvis to showcase their podcasts. Podcasting certainly is having its moment, says Goldstein. It's hailed for innovative content, its youthful demos, low commercial load environment that defies ad blockers and DVR forwarding along with effective host read ads. But how were the radio sessions? Of the over 270 sessions, there weren't any that I could find. PHOTO/Steve Jones, VP General Manager ABC News Radio, Robin Roberts, GMA + host of "Everybody's Got Something" podcast, Rebecca Jarvis, Chief Business Correspondent & host "No Limits" podcast - SEE COMPLETE BLOG HERE

NPR Music Picks Big Thief, Jamila Woods & Lo Moon For Inaugural ‘Slingshot’

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 –– NPR Music and program directors from VuHaus’ public radio music station network announce Big Thief (TR), Jamila Woods (BR)and Lo Moon as the inaugural class of Slingshot, a new collective effort among taste-making stations to elevate the profiles of exceptional emerging artists. The video, interview and live event series will kick off this fall on NPR.org/slingshot. “This is an exciting and game-changing opportunity for emerging artists,” says Anya Grundmann, NPR Vice President for Programming and Audience Development. “We are eager to leverage the full power of the public media system to serve as a launch pad for talent and to connect talent with our passionate and discerning audience.”

“NPR Music and public radio music stations have an unparalleled relationship with their listeners,” adds Roger LaMay, WXPN General Manager and NPR Board Chair. "It’s exciting that these trusted sources for music discovery are collaborating to maximize our footprint as we find, celebrate and ‘slingshot’ artists into the next chapter of their careers.” "Spreading the word about up-and-coming artists is at the core of what we do at WFUV every day," says Rita Houston, Program Director at WFUV in New York. "With Slingshot, we know our collective power with our colleagues in public media around the country is sure to elevate this inaugural class of artists."

SWAAY: Kelly Ford Is Country Music’s Queen of Broadcasting

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 ––Alexandra Anastasiohe declares NASH Radio's Kelly Ford as Country Music's Queen of Broadcasting in a recent spread in SWAAY. After planting roots in Nashville a year ago she joins each morning with Ty Bentli and Chuck Wicks for their nationally syndicated morning show, Ty, Kelly and Chuck on Nash 94.7 FM. Anastasiohe says, "Despite the fact the country music industry has been portrayed as mostly male-dominated, that hasn’t stopped Ford from moving forward and continuing the conversation.

SWAAY sat down with with Ford to talk all things country, including the emergence of women in the industry, how social media has changed the game, along with some favorite spots in her colorful city. When asked if she thought it was harder to make a name for yourself as a radio host, she says, "I have never been one to dwell on it, I’ve just forged ahead. Clearly, the playing field is not equal and has largely been a male-dominated industry for a while but I believe that’s slowly changing. I think in a genre like this, it’s reflecting society, and the roles of men and women are changing." READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE

Johnjay Van Es' #Lovepup Foundation Draws Nice Spread In 'People' Magazine

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2017 –– The Johnjay & Rich Show’s Johnjay Van Es brought some rescue puppies from his #LovePup Foundation to the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas this past weekend. Performers including Miley and Noah Cyrus, Lorde, Macklemore, Thomas Rhett and French Montana gathered backstage at the T-Mobile Arena to mix and mingle with the puppies. Noah Cyrus adopted one of the puppies, which she documented on Instagram and asked fans to help name him.

People magazine reported on all the #LovePup fun at the music festival. Click here to check out the story and more photos of the music stars interacting with the puppies. Additional photos can be found on Johnjay Van Es’ Instagram feed HERE. Pictured: Miley Cyrus and Johnjay Van Es pose with some #LovePup Foundation rescue puppies backstage at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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