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RadioInsight for Tuesday 17 January 2017
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/////////////////////////////////////////// Cumulus Names Randy Savage As Wilkes-Barre OM/WSJR PD Posted: 17 Jan 2017 01:28 PM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...rre-omwsjr-pd/ Cumulus Media has hired Bruce Randy Savage Murry as Operations Manager of its cluster in Wilkes-Barre PA and PD/Afternoon Host at Country 93.7 Nash-FM WSJR Dallas PA. Savage has spent the last 20 years as PD of Renda Broadcastings four stations in Fort Myers FL: News/Talk 98.9 WGUF, Country Gator Country 101.9 WWGR, Variety Hits 102.9 Bob-FM WJGO, and Hot AC 104.7 The Mix WSGL. He also hosted afternoons at WWGR. Cumulus Media announces that it has named 29-year radio programming professional Randy Savage (AKA Bruce Murry) as Operations Manager of its five-station cluster in Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA. Savage was also appointed as Program Director and Afternoon Drive Host of NASH FM 93.7/WSJR-FM. Savage joins Cumulus Media following a 20-year career with Renda Broadcasting of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers/Naples, FL, where he was Program Director of the #1 Country station, Gator Country 101.9, and Adult Hits 1029 BOB FM, Hot AC 104.7 The Mix and News Talk 98.9 WGUF. Chris Kenney, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Media-Wilkes Barre/Scranton, said: “Great things are happening here at Cumulus! I feel that bringing Randy aboard will help our cluster grow and execute our vision for the Wilkes-Barre Market. We are fortunate to have him here.” Savage said: “It has been the honor of my life to program these great radio stations in Southwest Florida. They are near and dear to my heart but it’s time to move on. I’m excited about joining Cumulus Media and the Wilkes Barre/Scranton cluster and look forward to working with the great staff there to continue to grow these brands.” /////////////////////////////////////////// Fort Myers News-Press: David Moulton fired from 99.3 ESPN radio after story publishes Posted: 17 Jan 2017 01:02 PM PST http://www.news-press.com/story/spor...shes/96669224/ /////////////////////////////////////////// Bubba The Love Sponge Countersues Nielsen, Cox Media & Mike Calta In Ratings Tampering Case Posted: 17 Jan 2017 10:45 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/9...-manipulation/ Bubba The Love Sponge Clem has filed a motion to file a counter claim against Nielsen in their lawsuit against him for ratings tampering. Clem also seeks to have Cox Media and Mike Calta morning host at 102.5 The Bone WHPT Sarasota/Tampa added as a third party in the suit. Bubbas complaint (embedded below) states that Cox and Nielsen conspired against him and Beasley Media through a sting operation and use its monopoly power to interfere with his relationship with Beasley by artificially increasing WHPTs market share. Clem states that Nielsen was using the competition to entice Cox to pay for additional services and conceal their own fraudulent conduct committed by its own employees including Calta (who had replaced Clem in mornings at WHPT). Beasley Media terminated its relationship with Clem in Tampa in December 2016 and has since flipped his station to AC B98.7. View this document on Scribd Update 11/30/15: Nielsen Audio has amended its tampering complaint against Bubba The Love Sponge Clem with further details against the syndicated morning host. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that the amended suit was filed on Friday, November 27 and includes conversations between Clem and five PPM panelists. From the Business Journal: On August 1, 2015 at 3:04 p.m., Bubba Clem directed the Cooperating Panelist and his wife to listen heavily to iheart radio stations “93.3, 95.7, 97.9, 100.7, 103.5” and added “And some 98.7 too.” Also, Bubba Clem gave clear instruction that they should never listen to 102.5 and 94.1, competing radio stations that, upon information and belief, broadcast the programs of Bubba Clem’s main rivals. On September 13, 2015, beginning at 3:22 p.m. Bubba Clem texted: “Buddy.Horrible week . . .” “2.75” “We got killed.” Bubba Clem then asked, “Did u miss a weekday last week.” The Cooperating Panelist explained that he had not been able to tune to Bubba Clem’s program for a short time because of a family emergency, to which Bubba Clem responded, “Two days of u missing. Kills us boss. Buddy it’s ok. Just can’t miss days. Cause it kills us. I know it sucks.” Bubba Clem: “When do u get them. How many u getting” Panelist No. 3: “It says in the letter a few days and I should get 4” Bubba Clem: “Ok. We have to talk” Panelist No. 3: “I got ya cuzzie. Do you want me to wait till I get the diaries?” Bubba Clem: “[Direct message] me as soon as u get them” “You cannot call the show to discuss this” “[Direct message] me ur cell I’ll call u later” Nielsen is still seeking $1 million in damages from Clem and Bubba Radio Network for five counts of fraud, interference with Nielsens business and contractual relations with Beasley, interference with business and relations with PPM panelists, conspiracy to defraud, and violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Update 10/16: Following Bubba The Love Sponges confession to paying a listener to keep his PPM device on his show, Nielsen is suing the syndicated radio host and his Bubba Radio Network for a minimum of $1 million in damages. The suit states that Bubba was approached by a listener that an acquaintance had a PPM device leading to offering to pay said person $300 per month to help increase his ratings and with bonuses up to $400 per month if a target result was reached. The suit mentions that Bubba purchased additional radios for the panelist. He sent texts stating that U have to PROMISE NOT TO SAY A WORD This could ruin me. and instructed him to occasionally tune to other stations in order to attempt to deflect the fraud from being detected. Among the passages in Nielsens suit a Bubba Clem has been a radio broadcaster for approximately 30 years. Upon information and belief, (he) is well aware of the importance of the Nielsen Audio ratings to the success of any radio program, specifically, that programs and stations with high ratings can command higher rates and generate more advertising revenue than competing stations with lower rates programs. Bubba Clem boasted to the Cooperating Panelist that he had detailed working knowledge of the PPM device which included knowledge of how to circumvent the PPM’s motion-sensing technology. He described that by using certain tricks the Cooperating Panelist could make it appear that he was listening to Bubba Clem’s show even when the Cooperating Panelist was not carrying the PPM device. Beasley Media, whose Bubba 98.7 WBRN-FM Holmes Beach, FL is the flagship station for Bubba The Love Sponges morning show was not named in the suit. /////////////////////////////////////////// WTMX Sign Eric & Kathy To Multi-Year Extension Posted: 17 Jan 2017 10:28 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...ear-extension/ Hubbard Hot AC 101.9 The Mix WTMX Skokie/Chicago IL have signed morning hosts Eric Ferguson and Kathy Hart to a multi-year contract extension. The duo have hosted mornings at the station since 1997 and were inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Hubbard Radio (Chicago) announced today, the extension of a multi-year agreement of The Eric Kathy Morning Show on 101.9fm THE MIX WTMX. Fronted by Chicago natives, Eric Ferguson and Kathy Hart, The Eric Kathy Morning Show has been entertaining the Chicago market for the past 20 years. The show has been a consistent market leader, ranking number one among advertiser-coveted 25 to 54-year-old Adults, for most of their tenure at the station. In 2016, Eric and Kathy were inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Additionally, they have been recognized on several occasions with the Marconi Award for Major Market Personality as well as the Service to America Award for their work as part of Eric Kathy’s Kids for Lurie Children’s Hospital, which has raised an astounding 28 Million Dollars over 17 years. “Im thrilled to have the most successful morning show team in Chicago Radio history continuing their run on THE MIX and remaining an integral part of Hubbard Radio.” said Drew Horowitz President and Chief Operating Officer of Hubbard Radio. LLC.** “We are excited to be continuing the legacy that Eric and Kathy have built over the past 20 years serving our listeners and the Chicago market” added Jeff England Vice President and Market Manager Hubbard Radio Chicago. /////////////////////////////////////////// Saga Acquires University Of Virginia's 92.7 WUVA Charlottesville Posted: 17 Jan 2017 10:19 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...arlottesville/ Saga Communications is acquiring WUVA Inc.s Country 92.7 Nash Icon WUVA Charlottesville VA for an undisclosed amount. WUVA Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit owned and operated by University of Virginia students and alumni to train students in commercial radio operation. The funds from the sale of the station will go to fund its digital and video journalism platform WUVANews.com as it evolves with modern communications. Saga will not retain the WUVA call letters. The station will become Sagas sixth in the Charlottesville market. After operating a Charlottesville radio station for 70 years, including 37 years as a commercial FM station, today the University of Virginia student-owned media organization, WUVA, Inc., announced that it has agreed to sell its radio station WUVA-FM 92.7 to Saga Communications, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SGA). WUVA, Inc., owned and operated by University of Virginia students since 1947, will continue to serve the University and Charlottesville communities through its growing online news platform, WUVANews.com (http://wuvanews.com/). Launched in 2011, WUVA News has become a leading source of journalism on Grounds, producing high-quality written and video news content. “It certainly is bittersweet to transition out of FM radio. But on behalf of WUVA’s student leadership, I’m very excited to focus on completing our transition to a digital-first news organization with expanded production capabilities – and now with an endowment to support our future,” said Kailey Leinz (College ’17), WUVA President. “We will remain a strong, independent editorial voice at the University of Virginia.” “WUVA has a rich tradition as a broadcaster and as a training ground for scores of leaders in media over its history,” said Edward Swindler, WUVA Alumni Board Member (College ‘76, Grad AS ’82, Darden ’84) and a 32-year NBC Universal executive. The sale proceeds will endow our digital news organization, enable us to modernize our reporting and delivery, and reach the UVA and Charlottesville communities on more relevant platforms. Our focus on digital video will also better prepare graduating students to compete and lead in a rapidly-evolving media environment.” “A fiscally secure and expanded WUVA News will also cooperate more closely with the University of Virginia’s renowned Media Studies Department and emerging Center for Media and Citizenship,” said Richard Marks (College ’66), General Counsel for WUVA. The Center was co-founded by WUVA and the Media Studies Department in 2012 with a grant from the Jefferson Trust. “Our thanks to the University and Charlottesville communities for their continued support of WUVA as we evolve our media strategy for the 21st century.” “It’s been an honor to serve Charlottesville as a commercial FM radio station. We know Saga Communications will be a worthy steward of our FM facility, as it has a long tradition as an outstanding local broadcaster,” said David Mitchell, General Manager of WUVA-FM, 92.7 Nash Icon. “Saga’s ownership of 92.7 FM will benefit Charlottesville’s listeners, the entire University of Virginia community, and 92.7 FM’s advertisers.” Edward K. Christian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saga Communications, said, “We have enjoyed working with everybody at WUVA, Inc. and are looking forward to adding the station to our radio group, allowing us to expand our service to the Charlottesville community. Saga intends to continue building its business in both the radio and television markets by identifying and acquiring middle market stations.” WUVA’s sale to Saga is subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval. The sale is expected to close in early 2017. As a part of the agreement, WUVA will retain all rights to the “WUVA” trademark and all assets related to the operation of WUVA News. As a non-profit corporation, WUVA, Inc. will continue to raise funds for its investments in local journalism and the training of University of Virginia students in video and print journalism and media operations. Donations to the Campaign for WUVA News to support its operations and endowment for the future can be made at: http://wuva-fm.com/campaign-for-wuva/. /////////////////////////////////////////// NPR: In An Ever-Changing Music Industry, Cash For Hits Remains A Constant Posted: 17 Jan 2017 08:17 AM PST http://www.npr.org/2017/01/17/509851...ins-a-constant /////////////////////////////////////////// Salem Launches Good Clean Fun In Mornings Posted: 17 Jan 2017 07:37 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...n-in-mornings/ Salem Media is launching Christian AC 104.7 The Fish WFSH-FM Athens/Atlanta GA morning hosts Kevin Avery and Taylor Scott into national syndication. Good Clean Fun with Kevin Taylor will debut in 60 markets including Salems Christian AC stations in Los Angeles, Nashville, Portland, Sacramento, Little Rock and Columbus. It will also air on all stations that carry Salems syndicated Salem Music Network in mornings. The duo have hosted mornings at WFSH-FM since 2002. -Salem Media Group, announced today that its award-winning “Good Clean Fun with Kevin and Taylor” radio show is launching into syndication in 60 markets across the U.S. Among the stations already bringing the show to their listeners are Salem owned and operated music stations in Los Angeles, Nashville, Portland, Sacramento, Little Rock and Columbus, Ohio. The duo also is aired on the syndicated Salem Music Network and cleared on all network morning drive affiliates. Additionally, Kevin and Taylor maintain their morning drive stint on 104.7 The Fish in Atlanta. Geared for any daypart and suitable for Adult Contemporary, hot AC, CCM, country and related radio formats, Good Clean Fun with Kevin and Taylor has been one of Atlanta’s most successful radio shows over the past 15 years. The show has consistently ranked among the top Atlanta morning shows in numerous demographic categories. It has been recognized as “Best Morning Drive Show” in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the team has been featured as top personalities by Radio Records. Kevin and Taylor are heard from 5am to 10am central Monday through Friday via Salem Music Network’s satellite feed based in Nashville. The show also is available as downloadable content-only pieces for use in any daypart, allowing stations to mix the entertaining content with local music and broadcast clocks. Kevin and Taylor commented, “Our morning show is first and foremost a place that’s safe for the whole family. Moms and dads can listen, be entertained, hear music and content they like, and never have to reach for the dial because there’s something they don’t want the kids to hear.” Chris Kelly, program director at 104.1 FM-KFIS Portland, one of the first stations to add Kevin and Taylor to morning drive, says, “Kevin Taylor’s show has been an example we’ve listened to as a learning tool when coaching talent and now I get to have them as part of the lineup in Portland!” Similar sentiments come from Max Miller, program director at 103.9 FM-KKFS in Sacramento who adds, “Were excited to introduce Kevin and Taylor to Sacramento. Salem maintains a commitment to bring the best content and talent to the market, and Kevin and Taylor are the tip of the spear.” Salem Music Network program director Vance Dillard notes that, “In a time where radio is struggling to stay relevant, Kevin and Taylor bring the type of content that makes relevance seem easy.” David Santrella, President of Broadcast Media for Salem Media Group says, “Radio has spent thousands of dollars and years of air checks to try and develop the chemistry Kevin and Taylor have mastered over the last fifteen plus years. This is the kind of game-changing show that makes a station instantly better. It is multi-format and multi-daypart friendly. There just never is a bad time for good clean fun, and adding Kevin and Taylor can transform a morning, mid-day, or afternoon daypart.” This is the dynamic team many radio station program directors have longed for but could never afford or develop. Stations interested in adding Good Clean Fun with Kevin and Taylor should call Jeremy Sweat, Salem Music Network’s Affiliate Relations Manager at (615) 850-7033. Additional information for all interested parties is also available from Mr. Sweat. /////////////////////////////////////////// Angi Taylor Joins The Rendezvous With Simon Marcel Posted: 17 Jan 2017 07:26 AM PST https://radioinsight.com/headlines/1...-simon-marcel/ Premiere Networks has announced that 103.5 Kiss-FM WKSC Chicago morning co-host Angi Taylor will add additional duties as co-host of The Rendezvous with Simon Marcel. Taylor succeeds original co-host Kim Iverson. The relationship advice show airs on mostly AC and Hot AC stations including iHeartMedias 93.9 My-FM WLIT Chicago, Mix 106.1 WISX Philadelphia, and Mix 100.7 WMTX Tampa. Premiere Networks announced today that Chicago radio personality Angi Taylor has been named the new co-host of The Rendezvous, effective immediately. Taylor, who will continue to host the top-rated Fred + Angi morning show on iHeartMedia’s 103.5 KISS FM in Chicago, joins host Simon Marcel on the nightly radio program featuring insightful love and relationship advice, coupled with radio station music playlists. “I couldnt be more excited to host The Rendezvous along with the French captain of Romance, Simon Marcel!” shared Taylor. “I’m so thankful for everyone at Premiere*Networks for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. Hosting a syndicated show is a dream come true, and I*cant wait to share the love,*romance, and FUN with a national audience!” “I am so happy, proud and excited*to welcome Angi Taylor as my new*co-host of The Rendezvous,” added Simon Marcel. “I have*always been a huge fan of Angi she is so talented, real and fun. It is my honor to be the first to*say,*‘Viva The Rendezvous with Simon and Angi!’ *I’d like to thank the iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks team*for their fabulous support from day one.” Taylor got her start in radio as an intern during her first semester in college.* After six months, the Minneapolis native got her first job at a small station in St. Cloud, MN, hosting the midnight 6 a.m. shift.* She moved to weekends at KDWB in Minneapolis before joining*Dave Ryan in the Morning*as co-host in 1997.**At 22-years old, Taylor was the youngest female to ever hold that position.* She co-hosted mornings on Q102 Philly from 2002-2008, before joining KISS-FM in Chicago to co-host the morning show, and later, Brotha Fred’s Neighborhood in 2011. The program evolved into*Fred + Angi*in*2014.**When she’s not on the radio, Taylor can be spotted hosting charity events and attending fundraisers for organizations*like PAWS Chicago and the Alzheimers Association, or training for the 2017 Chicago Triathlon. The Rendezvous debuted in June 2013 with Simon Marcel, and was launched into national syndication by Premiere Networks in 2014. Available between 7 p.m. and midnight, the nightly two-hour program can also be heard on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’ all-in-one streaming music and live digital radio service. |
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