Apple Takes Aim At Music Streaming
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Looks like the Pandora, iHeart and others may be getting more company soon with word of Apple now talking to music labels about streaming its products, according to The Wall Street Journal. As to why Apple would want to get into the music streaming market given its difficulty in turning a profit, according to allthingsd.com, Apple is reportedly asking for more permissive licenses than the ones Pandora gets. Plus, Apple, along with its iAd, believes it can do a much better job at selling ads than Pandora. Add to this that an Apple streaming service may dissuade iPhone or iPad us ear from jumping ship to rivals like Samsung, Google or Amazon and there's even more motivation. Better keep an ear on this one.
DNC Leaves Some On Radio Row Furious Following Profiling
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– For those who followed the Democratic Convention on radio, you may have noticed fewer politicians speaking with certain talk hosts, especially those on the conservative side of the aisle. ABC News Radio VP/GM Steve Jones told NTS Media Onlline's Al Peterson "In Charlotte, we found the DNC less enthusiastic about working with radio stations. Several times, they offered us guests to book, but then the guests cancelled when they found out which stations or hosts they were scheduled to speak with." Larry O’Connor of Breitbart Radio tells Jockline Daily "We were here to get content and since the campaign and the party were not interested in working with us to provide interview opportunities, they forced us to conduct impromptu, unscheduled interviews with politicians in the corridors of the arena. Unfortunately, the story for the Democrats ended up being their lack of participation with outlets or hosts who might not agree with them rather than a more positive message they could have communicated to our audience. That said, my liberal colleagues like Stephanie Miller, Bill Press, David Shuster and Alan Colmes were great guests and were very supportive of our efforts. PHOTO: Courtesy of Chris Crump/Comrex
WBT'S WHITMIRE: "Charlotte Pulled Off It Off Beautifully!"
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Not all occupants of radio row experienced the same resistance from Democratic guests than others. Shows such as TRN's America's Radio News Network found getting guests not a problem. Co Anchors Lori Lundin and Rachel Crowson snagged interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Actress Tyne Daly, Sandra Fluke, sister Simone Cambell, “Nuns on the Bus,” and many more. Others like Charlotte based WBT's Brad Krantz & Britt Whitmire had quite a different experience. Whitmire tells Jockline Daily "It was the biggest event in Charlotte's history and I think the city pulled it off beautifully. We talked to Jesse Jackson, Sam Donaldson, Ann Compton (shown with Brad and Britt), Beau Bridges, Michael Steele, and many others. WBT did kind of have a "home field advantage" with our location on radio row (thanks to CBS), but a lot of people put in a lot of hard work to make us shine this week.
CLOSURE: Kris Jenners Swears She's Never Heard Of Honey Boo Boo" [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Premiere syndicated The Big D and Bubba Show finally helped uncover what likely has been troubling most of us this week with the help of reality TV star Kris Jenner. On the show, she flatly denied reports she has been critical of the new hit reality TV show “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” and its star June Shannon for exploiting her daughter Alana. In fact, she tells Big D and Bubba she’s never heard of the show. Bubba: “Well, apparently on the internet, everybody’s been saying that you’re saying June, the mom on Honey Boo Boo Child, is exploiting the daughter and all that kind of stuff. And we were like, ‘really?’ So we wanted to ask you. We wanted to get right to the point, get to the source.” Kris: “I have never heard of these people before. I thought it maybe was a pet. Like Boo Boo Goo Goo, whatever it’s called. I don’t have any idea what you’re talking about... Call Goo Goo Boo Boo and tell them that I’m sorry, but I don’t know what they LISTEN TO AUDIO
Noory Listeners Get Chance To Rant
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Coast to Coast AM host George Noory recently debuted a new weekly on-air segment entitled Sound Off. Each Wednesday on the most-listened-to overnight radio program in North America, Noory will choose a lucky listener to voice their opinion on a wide variety of topics related to the program – from news and current events, to conspiracy theories and all things curious and unexplained. Noory stated, “In this time of upheaval, I wanted to give listeners the opportunity to sound off in a way that goes beyond our Friday open lines show. Each week, we’re going to feature the best and brightest of our audience, and give them the opportunity to share their opinions.”
Dial Global Sports Announces All-Pro Line-Up For 2012-2013 NFL Season
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Dial Global Sports today announced its lineup of all-star broadcasters for the 2012-2013 NFL season. Kevin Harlan (shown) and Boomer Esiason will return as the lead announcers for Monday Night Football and Super Bowl XLVII. In addition, Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts will provide analysis for select Monday Night games and the Playoffs. Dave Sims and Hall of Famer James Lofton return as the Sunday Night broadcast team. Ian Eagle and Trent Green will once again pair up for Dial Global Sports’ Thursday Night broadcasts. David Landau, co-President/CEO of Dial Global, said “The popularity of NFL football is unbeatable. We look forward to helping our advertisers and station affiliates maximize their connections to football fans across America.”
MOVERS/WAKERS: Rob Miller Joins Ace & TJ Show; Acclaimed Programmer Robert Brndusic-Dedus Joins MBMI; Ron Harrell Tapped As Director of Music For CBS Dallas
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Benztown Radio Networks, today announced that “The Ace & TJ Show” has named technical production specialist, Rob Miller, as the show’s Executive Director of Digital Operations. Miller most recently worked in commercial production for Clear Channel and began working with “The Ace and TJ Show” programming department earlier this year. Pete Herrick, Chief of Staff, The Ace & TJ Show, said: “I’m thrilled to be working side by side with a bright and talented guy who has been flying under the radar for three years, paying his dues. Delegation is a wonderful thing… and I’m doing my best to overwhelm Rob very soon!”MultiBrand Media International, LLC (MBMI) announced it has acquired controlling interest in Medija Servis, a premiere radio programming consulting company with clients throughout Europe and Asia. Effective today, Medija Servis will begin to operate as MultiBrand Media International, LLC. MBMI also announced that acclaimed European programmer Robert Brndusic-Dedus (shown) will join MBMI in the newly created position of Senior Programming Consultant/Europe. Brndusic-Dedus stated, “I speak many languages, but the opportunity to join MBMI has left me speechless. *********** Ron Harrell has been named Director of Music Programming for CBS RADIO's Dallas-Fort Worth stations, effective Sept. 17. Harrell will serve as program director for KVIL-FM (Lite 103.7 fm) and KLUV-FM (98.7 KLUV) and will also provide strategic guidance for all CBS RADIO Dallas music brands. Most recently, he was Program Director for WDVD/WDRQ/WJR Detroit and Regional Operations Manager for Cumulus' stations in the Michigan/Northwest Ohio region.
Tom Brokaw Tweets: "All Is Well"
"Mistakenly took a half dose of Ambien and made less sense than usual. Made a better comeback than Giants.”
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Somehow lost in all the DNC hoopla was the status of perennial NBC host, Tom Brokaw, who was rushed to the hospital during the convention. We were pleased to read a tweet this morning from Brokaw which stated “All is well.” In explaining what happened, he wrote “I mistakenly took a half dose of Ambien and made less sense than usual. Made a better comeback than Giants.” As reported, Brokaw had gotten light-headed after appearing on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, and was taken to the hospital. In addition to numerous interviews both on radio and tv, Brokaw is also promoting his new book "The Time Of Our Lives."
Hendrie At Odds With TRN Over Lawsuit
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Upon reviewing Talk Radio Networks’ recent lawsuit filed against several radio companies and individuals, Phil Hendrie took exception to section 60 which states, “Today, by bringing this Action, Plaintiffs stand not only for themselves, but also for every smaller independent syndicator, network or programming producer, and for the hosts, producers, technicians and other Americans whose livelihoods are dependent upon these independent syndicators.” Hendrie, who is syndicated by TRN, states, “I’d like to make it very clear that TRN does not represent my views and I certainly don’t need them ‘standing up’ for me in regard to this lawsuit, which I don’t support. My livelihood is not dependent on TRN.”
PRANCIN' WITH THE STARS: DG & MTV Hangs With Gotye
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Backstage at the VMA’s Radio Forum: Dial Global and MTV executives hang with Australian breakout singer/songwriter Gotye, nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards for 'Somebody that I Used to Know, featuring Kimbra. The MTV Video Music Awards aired from L.A.’s Staples Center. (L-R) Dial Global’s Doug Ingold, Neal Weiner, Kirk Stirland, Gotye, MTV’s Alex Ferrari, Lisa Silfen, and Roger Coletti. Photo courtesy of Joey Wachs.)
More Radio Returns To TV Next Monday
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2012 –– Dish Nation," the half-hour entertainment news, television program featuring the leading drive-time personalities from across the nation, announces the addition of The DJ Laz Morning Show and the nationally syndicated, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning earlier this year and beginning Monday, September 10th, you'll get a chance to see them on, reportedly, over 95% of the nation on FOX Television Stations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago and many other cities on "Dish Nation." This is a daily program highlighting several of radio's top morning shows which offers a comedic twist to the latest news, pop culture and more. couples, breaking entertainment news, hot pop culture moments or what happened on reality TV the night before- the "Dish Nation" personalities from Atlanta, New York, Detroit, Los Angeles and Dallas offer their outrageous regional perspectives each day, 52 weeks a year. In addition to Laz and Kraddick, DN also stars Scott & Todd, Blaine and Allyson and Rickey Smiley. Check local listing HERE.
Alicia Keys Launches Own Line Of Sneakers - [THE GRIO]
Steve Harvey Talks About His $1.5 Million Radio Mistake - [RADIO FACTS]
BUT OF COURSE: Gabby Douglas To Pen Memoir - [BITTEN & BOUND]
OH MY: Rihanna Arrives For MTV Rehearsals With Shot Locks - [CELEBUZZ]
UH OH: Tobey Maguire Cut From Ang Lee's 'Life Of Pi' - [INDIE WIRE]
'Wonder Woman' Origin Series Being Developed - [VULTURE]
Andy Warhol's Estate Still Cashing In - [WSJ]
Cee Lo Green Inks For New NBC Sitcom - [DEADLINE]
Olympian Lochtes Gets Thumbs Up From Tina Fey In '30 Rock' Cameo - [ZAP 2 IT]
DAY 3 AT THE DNC: RADIO IS ALL OVER IT
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– No doubt about it, radio is all over the Democratic National Convention and not just on the air, but on the scene as well. With an assist from our good friend, Chris Crump of Comrex, he passed along a few choice photos of some of the action there. Shown above is America’s Radio News Network Co-Anchors Lori Lundin (shown on top) and Rachel Crowson (shown on bottom) along with producers and technical staff interviewing New York Congressman Jerry Nadler at the DNC. Also stopping by was Cumulus Media Syndicated host and Fox News contributor, Geraldo Rivera who spoke about Bill Clinton's highly anticipated speech. Rebecca Blank also came by. As Acting Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Blank is a key member of President Obama’s economic team working to implement the administration’s top economic priorities to increase economic growth. For direct ARNN coverage CLICK HERE. Special thanks to Comrex's Crump for taking time away from providing service to numerous shows there to share these and other photos.
WTOP's Jim Farley To Receive 'Ashwood Award" At Talk Show Boot Camp IV
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– Talentmasters, presenter of the highly acclaimed Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC), publisher of Jockline Daily and Gabe Hobbs Media, one of radio's fastest growing and most respected names in talent development and media innovation, have announced that WTOP/Washington DC's VP News & Programming, Jim Farley (shown), will be honored with the "Ashwood Award" during this year's 4th annual event set for November 16-17th at The Westin Canal Place Hotel New Orleans. Farley will be presented with the award during a special Friday luncheon by last year's honoree, Rick Scott. The Ashwood Award is presented each year to that individual who serves as a positive influence and true inspiration to his fellow broadcasters. This year’s event is presented by Talentmasters and Gabe Hobbs Media For more information, CLICK HERE
CMA Announces 2012 Station & Personality Awards Finalists
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– Finalists have been chosen for this year's CMA Broadcast Personality and CMA Radio Station of the Year awarded in four categories: Small, Medium, Large, and Major Market. There was a tie in this year’s Medium Market Personality of the Year thus there are six contenders in the category. On the talent side among those named included: NATIONAL: The Big Time with Whitney Allen” (Whitney Allen) – Dial Global -- CMT’s Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton” (Lon Helton) – Westwood One The Crook & Chase Countdown – Jim Owens Entertainment and Premiere Networks. MAJOR MARKET: Fitz in the Morning (shown left) – KKWF, Seattle-Tacoma, Wash. --- K102 Wakeup Crew – KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.--- Laurie DeYoung (shown 2nd from left) – WTQR, Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point, N.C. Big Dave and Chelsie – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio --- Mornings with Dave O’Brien” (shown far right) – WLHK, Indianapolis, Ind. MEDIUM MARKET: The 97 Country Breakfast Club – WPCV, Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla. --- SMALL MARKET: Dex and Mo Show (shown center) – WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn. --- The Eddie Foxx Show – WKSF, Asheville, N.C. Also, Officer Don and DeAnn– WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Ky. FOR COMPLETE LIST OF FINALISTS, CLICK HERE
BOBBY VALENTINE: Joking About Wanting To Punch Radio Host In The Mouth [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– Amid a less than spectacular season for the Red Sox, Boston fans are not too pleased with its new manager, Bobby Valentine (shown). Adding to their displeasure, are recent rumors of his being late to the ball park. Yesterday he joined WEEI/Boston's Glenn Ordway and Michael Holley and was asked whether he had “checked out” for this season. Things got testy from there. "What an embarrassing thing to say. If I were there right now, I'd punch you right in the mouth. Ha, ha. How's that sound? Is that like I checked out? What an embarrassing thing,” Valentine said. "Why would somebody even, that's stuff that a comic strip person would write. If someone's here, watching me go out at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, watching me put in the right relief pitchers to get a win, putting on a hit-and-run when it was necessary, talking to the guys after the game in the food room—how could someone in real life say that?" As for the punch comment, Valentine said “Didn’t I go, ‘Ha, ha?’ “I don’t think physical violence is necessary for 60-year-old people.” Meanwhile, The Red Sox lost 2-1 to the Seattle Mariners last night and remain in 4th place. Go to 2:50 Mark. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE
Chio Gets Roasted For Charity
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– Philadelphians will get a chance to roast their favorite Puerto Rican, Chio, of Wired 96.5 Philly. Later this month he'll be joined on stage with fellow roasters Shila, Tingle and JP from his show, along with a star-studded cast of comedians to draw laughs and money for his Chio Cares Foundation. Each year it chooses needy families in the area and provide funds to during its Chio's Christmas Wish. The event will take place on Sept. 23rd at the Helium Comedy Club.
Envision Launches E-Quest Alert; Tips Listeners When Favorite Song Is Coming Up
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– Envision Radio Networks® and RadioTraks® are proud to unveil E-Quest Alert®, a distinctive listener appointment tool that sends song alerts directly to listeners’ email or cell phone. “Engaging listeners on multiple levels seems key in a world with so many listening options,” said RadioTraks® President and CEO Hal Fish. "And if you can engage them in a way that brings them back to your radio station, I think you've got something."
E-Quest Alert® revolutionizes the way listeners use the radio by creating an appointment that brings listeners back to your station anytime, day or night, no matter what they're doing. Using a simple embedded web widget, listeners sign up to receive a free alert via text message or email to notify them when their favorite songs are scheduled to play. For more info, contact Melissa Bachtel BY CLICKING HERE
Jennifer Lipp Crosses Over To Talk; Bob & Tom Add KGON Portland; Jerry Doyle Featured At Liberty Political Conference
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– Make note of yet another host on the music side, making the switch to talk. This time is highly popular Jennifer Lipp (shown) who's headed 105.9 KMJ-FM/Fresno. She previously co-hosted mornings with KMJ PMD Chris Daniel and Brad Giese at crosstown Rock KRZR-FM. --- Talk Radio Network Enterprises’ Jerry Doyle will be a featured speaker at this month’s Liberty Political Action Conference held September 13-15th in Chantilly, VA. --- The Bob & Tom Show have debuted on 92.3 KGON in Portland, Ore. --- Meanwhile, in a crossover of a different kind, Froggy 98/Lincoln, NE, Music Director and afternoon host James Pond is heading over to crosstown rival KZKX-FM as PD and afternoon host. He replaces voicetracking in the afternoon slot. --- Check out this weekend at WGN in Chicago, as JC Corcoran tells us this Sunday morning he'll be filling in and will have Joe Buck as his guest. His show begins at 10:00 AM.
TOP NEWS FROM THE UK: Cotton Covers Company
By Graham Mack
THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2012 –– BBC'S Fearne Cotton has appeared in a stunning photo shoot for Company magazine, and has given her first interview since announcing her pregnancy. She told the magazine: "I haven’t had any weird cravings as I’m still at the sicky stage. I am eating a lot of cheese and bagels but nothing too odd like coal! I am loving being pregnant. It’s nice watching your body work its magic." She also revealed that she's trying to slow down now she's expecting her first child, explaining: "I’m trying to take it easy for the first time ever. Normally I live at a hundred miles an hour so I never get to see any of my friends. Fearne also talked about her relationship with the musician Jesse Wood (son of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood), revealing that she would love to collaborate with him in the future, "We’re actually a very un-cool couple! We’re very nerdy. But I think we’d like to work together one day. The full interview with Fearne appears in the October issue of Company, on sale in the UK on Saturday (September 8).
Mark Goodier leaves Smooth Radio - Smooth Radio’s mid-morning host Mark Goodier will leave the station after almost six years to spend more time at his own company, Wise Buddah. Mark will stay with the national brand until mid-December. Mark started his radio career when he joined his local station Radio Forth in Edinburgh at the age of 19. He also worked at Radio Clyde in Glasgow and Metro Radio in Newcastle before joining BBC Radio 1 in 1987, starting a 15 year stint with the station.
Amy MacDonald hosts her first radio show - Recording artist Amy MacDonald co-hosted a one off show on Real Radio Scotland on Tuesday. She was covering for Cat Harvey from Real Radio Breakfast while she was on holiday, joining Ewen Cameron as part of a week of special guest appearances on the station. Scottish TV presenter and journalist Rachel McTavish and Waterloo Road (TV Soap) star Laurie Brett are also confirmed to be co-hosting the show as fill-ins.
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Kellie Pickler Shaves Head For Breast Cancer Awareness - [THE BOOT]
Jessica Simpson To Show Off Post Baby Body On Katie - [BITTEN AND BOUND]
UH OH: Is Kate Middleton Preggers? - [CHRISTIAN POINT]
'The Voice' Goes Head To Head With 'X Factor' - [TV LINE]
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Reality Show Coming - [HUFFPO]
Britany Cover Elle US - [PINK]
Gwen Stefani Covers Elle UK - [ELLE]
Amanda Bynes Faces Time Over Hit-And-Run Accidents - [NY DAILY NEWS]
2 1/2 Men's Chuck Lorre Re-Ups With WB - [THE WRAP]
Eva Longoria Open New Restaurant For Ladies - [NY DAILY NEWS]
