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Category Archives: Viral Videos
VIRAL VIDEO: Couple Renacts Their Love Story on Film
Posted on 08/26/2011 by ManWifeDog
Another gem i stumbled across that I couldn't wait to share. If you're a cinema fan you're really going to enjoy this one. This sweet couple made this little mini movie that begins with a reenactment of how they met, … Continue reading →
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VIRAL VIDEO: Adorable Airport "Limo Driver" Proposal
Posted on 08/26/2011 by ManWifeDog
Happy Friday you guys! I've got some new proposal joy to share with you today. This wife-to-be got way more than "car service" when she arrived at baggage claim in the Nashville Airport. [youtube width="560″ height="397″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vErkf-vSvgs[/youtube] Did you enjoy what … Continue reading →
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Problems Dog Owners Have: The Dog is Watching Her Weight
Posted on 08/25/2011 by ManWifeDog
This one is for all my dog owners out there. The Dog, like most dogs, frequently begs for table scraps. (Despite all her better home training.) This isn't unusual, but lately it's pretty darn funny. Why? She's begging most often … Continue reading →
Viral Video: Super Cute Stop Motion Marriage Proposal
Posted on 08/09/2011 by ManWifeDog
You guys know how much I love sharing unique proposal videos I stumble across. Found one today that's so unique and very cool. A very creative guy used a stop motion sketch to pop the question to his girlfriend. We … Continue reading →
Weird Wife News: Til Death Do Us (Not!) Part?
Posted on 08/08/2011 by ManWifeDog
Every now and then you read or see something in the news that is just so disturbing you have no words. This was one of those moments for me. Seriously, I have no words…just watch. (These reality TV casting people … Continue reading →
Must Watch Video: You Just Can't Make Him Want to Marry You
Posted on 07/27/2011 by ManWifeDog
My office bestie Charlise shared this gem with me at work yesterday. The video really doesn't need an introduction but I will say this. I was recently talking to a friend about her frustrations with the fact that her boyfriend … Continue reading →


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Tag: "FIrst Amendment"
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
FCC Shoots Down Request for Investigation into Broadcasters Airing Presidential Press Conferences. Last week, the activist organization Free Press filed an emergency petition with the FCC calling on it to "investigate the spread of false Covid-19 information via broadcast outlets across the United States." Free Press co-CEO Jessica J. González and senior policy counsel Gaurav Laroia state, "The FCC possesses both the authority and the responsibility to ensure the public airwaves are utilized in the public interest. This duty is heightened in times of crisis. Specifically, broadcasters are prohibited from knowingly airing false information about a catastrophe that causes 'substantial public harm.'" Yesterday (4/6), the Commission's Office of General Counsel and Media Bureau wholly rejected the petition saying it "seeks remedies that would dangerously curtail the freedom of the press embodied in the First Amendment and misconstrues the Commission's rules. The decision also makes clear that the FCC will neither act as a roving arbiter of broadcasters' editorial judgments nor discourage them from airing breaking news events involving government officials in the midst of the current global pandemic." FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is quoted saying, "Under my leadership, the FCC has always stood firmly in defense of Americans' First Amendment freedoms, including freedom of the press. And so long as I am chairman of this agency, we always will. The federal government will not—and never should—investigate broadcasters for their editorial judgments simply because a special interest group is angry at the views being expressed on the air as well as those expressing them. In short, we will not censor the news. Instead, consistent with the First Amendment, we leave it to broadcasters to determine for themselves how to cover this national emergency, including live events involving our nation's leaders."
SportsGrid Shows to Air Across SB Nation Radio Network. Two of SportsGrid's national talk shows – "Ferrall Coast to Coast" with Scott Ferrall and "Game Time Decisions" with Gabe Morency – will air on the SB Nation Radio schedule beginning April 14. "Ferrall Coast to Coast" will air weekdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET and "Game Time Decisions" will air from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm ET. Ferrall comments, "This new opportunity allows me to reconnect with my long-time loyal listeners all over the country across the SB Nation network of radio stations. I'm looking forward to changing sportscasting by including the sports betting perspective and commentary to the millions of engaged fans."
Broadcasters Foundation of America Announces Emergency Grants. The Broadcasters Foundation of America's executive committee of the board of directors held an emergency meeting recently to respond to broadcasters in financial need due to the coronavirus pandemic. The criteria for emergency grant qualifications has been revised to provide aid to broadcasters who meet the requirements and have been infected. BFoA chairman Dan Mason says, "Never in our history as broadcasters have we experienced an event that has caused this much hardship. Thus, we have revised provisions to our emergency grant eligibility guidelines." For more information, broadcasters in need can email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org/coronavirus.
Austin American-Statesman Launches New Streaming Talk Station. Former KLBJ-AM, Austin personality Jeff Ward is one of the Austin market radio pros to join the newest streaming venture from the Austin American-Statesman. The new station – called the Statesman News Network – joins the news organization's streaming music station Austin360 Radio as the paper's next audio venture. Ward will host the 9:00 am to 12:00 noon program. He says, "There will be plenty of common-sense rants. But the goal of the show is always the same: I want you to find it compelling, and I want you to feel forced to think." The paper says that other shows lined up for the stream include: "From the Newsroom" featuring interviews from the staff of the newspaper; "512 Tech and Business Report," a daily update on local business and technology news from Amy Edwards; "Longhorn Confidential," breaking news, interviews and updates on the Texas Longhorns; "Austin Found," in which Statesman reporter and Austin history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality JB Hager share the stories behind the making of the Texas capital; plus more.
PPM Analysis: February 2020 Extra. TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents and "extra" look at Nielsen Audio's February 2020 PPM survey. In this report, he presents a rank of the PPM markets based on weekly, 6+ AQH share for all spoken-word stations; a rank of the highest market-wide gains in spoken-word listening; a rank of the markets that lost the most 6+ share; and more. See it all here.
Radio Pros, 'Sterling On Sunday' Keeps You on the Air. The national radio show "Sterling On Sunday" invites laid off radio performers to participate in their on-air comedy routines and dramas. "We have had a stunning array of top talent in our sketches such as Charlie Van Dyke, JJ Wilson, but mostly people who wish to remain anonymous due to their alimony situation. If you can cut an mp3, we can write a part for you." "Sterling On Sunday" is aired (10:00 pm to 1:00 am) on major stations live such as KMBZ-FM, Kansas City; KDKA-AM, Pittsburgh; WPHT, Philadelphia; KFBK, Sacramento; plus about 100 more. "Broadcasting from home is nothing new to us. It's the right way. We will give you credit, script approval, and generally talk you up. Hear past shows at www.waltermsterling.com so you know what you're getting into. No broadcaster should be off the air, it's unnatural. C'mon let's make a show. We also have a plan to pay you for helping our team clear the show…cash!" Contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
U.S. Coronavirus Cases and Death Toll, the Hydroxychloroquine Debate, Trump Fires Whistleblower, Financial Markets Activity, Boris Johnson in ICU, Wisconsin Primary, 5G-Coronavirus Conspiracy, USS Theodore Roosevelt Controversy, Chinese Journalist at WH Presser, and Presidential Race Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (4/7). The number of Covid-19 cases in the U.S. and the death toll; the medical and political debate over the effectiveness of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in treating coronavirus; the aftermath of President Trump's firing of intelligence community Inspector General Michael Atkinson; the world's financial markets react to coronavirus news; British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moves to the ICU for Covid-19 treatment; the battle between Wisconsin's governor and the state Supreme Court over the primary elections; the conspiracy theory that 5G is exacerbating coronavirus symptoms; the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt is removed for pleading for help for his coronavirus-infected crew; a Chinese journalist is admitted to the White House press briefing; and the November presidential election were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
Former KRBZ-FM, Kansas City Morning Host Sues Entercom for Discrimination. Former KRBZ-FM, Kansas City "96.5 The Buzz" morning host Afentra Bandokoudis has filed suit against Entercom Kansas City for "discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Equal Pay Act." She's seeking back pay, benefits, bonuses, and more. Bandokoudis' complaint alleges that she was paid less than her male counterparts despite outperforming their shows. She was paid a base salary of $100,000 and her PD/afternoon host Scott Geiger, a.k.a. Lazlo, made $185,000. (Bandokoudis and Geiger were married from 2005 through July of 2018, a month before Bandokoudis was fired from the station.) She alleges Johnny Dare, morning host on sister rock station KQRC, made more than $185,000 despite her show outperforming his. Bandokoudis goes on to claim that after she complained about the par disparity, she was subject to retaliatory actions before ultimately being let go in 2018.
Music Radio News and Career Moves. At iHeartMedia's Chicago hip hop WGCI, Zach Boog is named the new evening host, taking over for DJ MoonDawg, who exited during the company's January restructuring. He'd been filling in on the daypart along with other WGCI staffers. Station PD Johnnie D. Glover says, "It is an honor to promote Zach to nights on 107.5 WGCI. He is extremely entertaining, works hard to produce compelling content, and has a very organic way of connecting with Chicago listeners. Zach has a bright future and I look forward to working with him to create many exciting memories with 107.5 WGCI's audience."…..Griffin Communications CHR KHTT, Tulsa "106.9 K-Hits" brings Kacy Termini aboard as co-host of the new "Chubbs & Kacy Show" to debut on Monday (4/13). She comments, "I've been so impressed with what 'K-Hits' and the Griffin brands have been able to do in our community. Every time something happens, they step up to help their neighbors and keep them safe and informed. Especially at such a trying time for many. I'm excited to work with Chubbs and do our part to make Green Country even more special. We still need to laugh – in both the hard times and the good ones!"…..Condolences to the family and friends of programming pro John Roberts, who passed away recently after a esophageal cancer. He'd been serving as regional operations manager for Townsquare Media in Tyler, Texas. Townsquare SVP of programming Kurt Johnson says, "John was a true pro, one of the best our business has ever seen. But more importantly he was a great friend to everyone, and he made a huge impact on his family, his staff, his community, and basically with everyone he met."
Friday, May 11, 2018
TALKERS 2018: Full Speed Ahead! Will Be SOLD OUT by 5:00 pm Today! The organizers of TALKERS 2018: Full Speed Ahead! – TALKERS magazine's 21st annual installment of the talk media industry's longest-running and most-important national convention – set for Friday, June 8 in New York City – will be officially SOLD OUT this afternoon (5/11) at 5:00 pm ET. That will be the absolute cutoff point past which new registrations will not be taken – although according to TALKERS VP/executive editor Kevin Casey, "We might have to stop taking registrations before that because the number of bodies we can accommodate at this intimate gathering is finite." The power-packed program will feature more than 65 top speakers from all aspects of the spoken-word media industry – including talent, programmers, managers and owners – with a focus on talk radio and its role in the rapidly accelerating digital age. This will include programming, sales, marketing, and technology, as well as the full spectrum of concerns, challenges and opportunities facing modern-day talk broadcasters and broadcasting organizations. It will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats, and exhibits of the latest services and equipment available to on-air and online broadcasting professionals. See the list of speakers and up-to-the-minute agenda as well as registration and sponsorship information by clicking here. The conference takes place at the ultra-modern Helen Mills Event Space and Theater in the colorful Chelsea District of Manhattan. The TALKERS editorial board strongly recommends that industry professionals planning on attending the convention make their registrations today!
Danny Clinkscale Downsized at WHB, Kansas City. He's been serving Union Broadcasting's sports talk WHB, Kansas City "Sports Radio 810" co-hosting the afternoon drive "Between the Lines" program with Kevin Keitzman, but Danny Clinkscale's departure from the station is apparently a budget issue, although WHB hasn't commented publicly. According to the Kansas City Star, Clinkscale used the term "downsizing" in his Tweet about his departure from the station. Clinkscale tells the paper, "I don't know where it (the future) leads. It (the parting of ways) wasn't expected and isn't ideal. But 18 years in one place in the radio business is a remarkable run." Read the piece here.
Cumulus Gets 'Go-Ahead' from Bankruptcy Court. Filed yesterday in United States District Court in the Southern District of New York is the Confirmation of Cumulus Media's First Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. The filing allows Cumulus to proceed with its plan to exit bankruptcy protection and eliminate about half of its $2 billion in debt.
Michael Harrison Reveals His Position on President Trump. Those who have followed the long and colorful radio industry career of Michael Harrison (pictured above with the president), both on-air and behind-the-scenes, know that the TALKERS founder has made it a point to avoid being tagged as a partisan or ideologue when it comes to the discussion of politics. A devout champion of the First Amendment who is known for aggressively defending the rights of those with whom he disagrees and always supporting the talk media industry as a platform for all legitimate points of view, Harrison has avoided personally aligning himself with or endorsing any one singular candidate, office holder, or party. His mantra has long been, "Do not seek victory at the expense of truth." However, this morning during his weekly appearance on the syndicated "Talk Radio Countdown Show," Harrison was pressed by host Doug Stephan into revealing exactly how he feels about President Donald J. Trump. His answer has received a lot of comment. To hear it, please click
The U.S. Exit from Iran Nuclear Deal Top News/Talk Story for Week of May 7-11. The decision by President Trump to have the U.S. exit the Iran nuclear deal was the most-talked-about story on news/talk radio this week, landing atop the Talkers TenTM. At #2 this week was the release of three Americans held in North Korea and the related scheduled meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Coming in at #3 was Israel's strikes at Iranian targets inside Syria, followed by the Trump-Russia investigation at #4. The Talkers TenTMis a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS magazine. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week's entire chart here.
WABC Host Rita Cosby Is This Week's Guest on Harrison Podcast. Three-time Emmy and six-time Gracie award-winning talk radio and TV personality Rita Cosby is this week's guest on the PodcastOne series "The Michael Harrison Interview." Cosby is co-host, with Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, of the recently launched "Curtis and Cosby Show" heard 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm daily on WABC, New York. Cosby is a veteran Washington correspondent and multiple best-selling author, who anchored highly-rated primetime shows on FOX News Channel and MSNBC and is considered one of the best interviewers in the media today. She has an extraordinary list of interviews to her credit in which she has conducted one-on-one media dialogues with more than 20 world leaders including a pope, six U.S. presidents, numerous presidential candidates and countless page one newsmakers going all the way back to the days when she was the youngest senior correspondent in the country for a national TV news network. Her book, QUIET HERO: Secrets From My Father's Past (Threshold Editions, 2010), details her fascinating discovery about her own father, a Nazi prisoner of war, who was saved by American troops. Having spoken at the United Nations, Capitol Hill and the Pentagon, her critically acclaimed memoir has become required reading at major U.S. universities and used as a centerpiece for discussions on those dealing with Post Traumatic Stress and their families. She has traveled to six continents and captivated audiences with her powerful and deeply personal stories. In 2016, she was honored with the Jan Karski Humanitarian Award, named after one of the heroes of the Holocaust. Because of her "extraordinary journalism and exemplary service on behalf of her community," October 11th, 2010 was officially named "Rita Cosby Day" in the State of New York. In 2011, she was recognized by the U.S. Congress for her professional and charitable achievements. Harrison and Cosby discuss the blurry line between journalism and entertainment in today's news media, the balance between covering local and national in the nation's number one radio market, the #MeToo movement, and her views on fascism, tyranny and the First Amendment. Not to be missed! To listen to the podcast in its entirety, please click here or click the player box marked "The Michael Harrison Interview" located in the right-hand column on every page of Talkers.com.
Music Radio News and Career Moves. There's a change at Entercom's Denver station group as Sam Hill leaves her midday show on-air duties at hot AC KALC "ALICE 105.9" to focus on her program director position at classic hits KQMT. Hill will continue to handle music director duties for KALC…..Riviera Broadcasting names Steve Giannini general sales manager for the Phoenix station group that includes hip hop KKFR "Power 98.3," CHR KMVA "Hot 97.5," and classic hits KOAI "95.1 The Oasis." He was most recently general sales manager at Salem Media Group's Phoenix operations…..The iHeartRadio KIIS FM Wango Tango concert announces that it has added The Backstreet Boys to the roster of performers. The Ryan Seacrest-hosted show will feature Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, and more. It takes place at Banc of California Stadium on June 2.
Jemele Hill and the First Amendment
By Steven J.J. Weisman
Legal Editor
BOSTON — As talk hosts whether you are a political talker or a sports talker, such as Jemele Hill of ESPN, you are constantly exercising your rights under the First Amendment which we all support. If so, why has there been so much controversy about Hill's tweets where in a matter of five minutes on Monday she tweeted:
"Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself w/other white supremacists."
"Trump is the most ignorant, offensive president of my lifetime. His rise is a direct result of white supremacy. Period."
Je suis Charlie: "I am Charlie" –
and So are We All
Protection against media terrorism, violence and hostility
By Howard B. Price
ABC Television Network
Director, Business Continuity
NEW YORK — The horrific terror attack on the satirical Parisian newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, has shaken the public at large, and the media most especially. The paper long has been in the crosshairs of extremists; its offices were firebombed in late 2011 after it published a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. The BBC characterized the paper as "irreverent" in its coverage of current events and controversial issues – so irreverent, in fact, that its editor-in-chief was placed under police protection after receiving death threats.
Today, the police protection and physical security not withstanding, its offices were breached during an editorial meeting – and at least a dozen people, including the editor-in-chief and some of the paper's most prominent cartoonists, were assassinated in a hail of automatic gunfire.
While there is no specific threat against any American media organizations, more than a few no doubt are reviewing their own security provisions and protocols right now. And with good reason. In recent years, a number of US media outlets have seen violence visited upon them:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Journal's WTMJ and 'The Lake' Name J. Pat Miller to Marketing Post. At the Milwaukee properties news/talk WTMJ and adult hits WLWK "94.5 The Lake," Journal Broadcast Group ups J. Pat Miller to the new position director of marketing & innovation. The company says that in his new role, he'll be responsible for the overall marketing activities of WTMJ and WLWK as well as designing and implementing new brand programs. VP and GM Tom Langmyer comments, "J. Pat has demonstrated his ability to create and develop new revenue streams. He will focus more of his attention on additional initiatives to grow our business." Miller adds, "This new role is vital to our growth and the industry as a whole. The incredible team here at Journal's Milwaukee Radio Operations can effortlessly pull off most anything we create." Miller is overseeing the promotions department and the company announces that Alison Helf is named promotions manager.
Tribune's WGWG-LP, Chicago Brings McKnight Aboard. The fledgling sports talk station Tribune's WGN is building and airing on LMA'd WGWG-LP "The Game 87.7" adds another local sports talk personality to its staff. Connor McKnight – who's served with CBS RADIO's WSCR "The Score" for the past four years – joins "The Game 87.7" for an on-air role. According to Chicago media writer Robert Feder, McKnight will "make his first appearance Thursday (2/27) on Mark Carman's show, which airs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm." Feder reports he'll become part of the daily lineup. At WSCR, McKnight hosted the "Hit and Run" baseball show as well as having been an anchor and reporter at the station. Read Feder's story here.
Chris Dimino Set to Join '680 The Fan' for 'Rude Awakening' Show. As reported by the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Rodney Ho, former WQXI sports talk personality Chris Dimino will become part of WCNN "680 The Fan" in an on-air capacity as his non-compete clause from WQXI expires on March 17. Dimino has been working for the station in an off-air capacity since last September but Ho reports he'll join Christopher Rude and Perry Laurentino on the morning show soon. Dimino was part of the WQXI morning program – including fellow hosts Steak Shapiro and Nick Cellini – that was fired in the wake of the poorly thought out bit poking fun at former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason who is suffering from ALS. Read Ho's entire piece here.
NAB Rejects Elimination of Advertising Tax Deduction. As part of a comprehensive tax code overhaul proposal being spearheaded by House Ways and Means Chairman David Camp (R-MI), the deduction that businesses can claim for advertising expenses would be eliminated and this oft-considered-but-never-enacted change has the NAB letting legislators know how it feels about it. NAB EVP of communications Dennis Wharton states, "NAB strongly opposes any job-killing proposal that would limit the ability of thousands of large and small businesses from fully deducting their annual advertising expenses. Advertising on local radio and television stations is a key driver of the American economy – indeed, a recent study found local broadcast advertising generates $1.05 trillion in GDP and supports 1.48 million jobs. NAB will work with lawmakers and other stakeholders to ensure the advertising tax deduction continues to create economic prosperity and well-paying jobs." Since ad deduction elimination is just one part of a comprehensive tax overhaul proposal, it's difficult to say how it would affect a company's bottom line in the long run. Camp has stated his goal is to simplify the tax code – not to increase anyone's tax burden – and there are other proposed changes that promise to help the bottom line of corporate and individual taxpayers. This is an election year so it's unlikely there will be any action on this front any time soon.
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn Defends CIN; Implies It's Misunderstood. During a speech at Washington, DC's Media Institute on Wednesday (2/26), FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn defended the controversial Critical Information Needs (CIN) study that would have researchers quizzing journalists and managers about how they choose news stories and information for dissemination to the public. Her speech came the day after Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) promised legislation to put the FCC's study to rest for good, citing its potential intrusion into First Amendment areas and its scope being beyond the purview of the Commission. Clyburn explained that the Commission needs to understand the markets it regulates. She said that she would never be a part of anything that seeks to chill free speech or shape news gathering and that the goal was to "gather data and other information about whether there are any market entry barriers, preventing local communities from receiving important information…I am about facilitating ownership and opportunities and making sound decisions about our most critical industries based on solid research and not rhetoric." Still, critics of the study argue that neither Clyburn nor FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler have adequately explained the connection between interviewing news people about story selection policy and barriers to station ownership for minorities.
Valerie Blackburn to Step Down at CBS RADIO Los Angeles. The word from Los Angeles is Valerie Blackburn – currently serving as controller for the CBS RADIO Los Angeles cluster and general manager of news/talk KFWB (residing in the KFWB license trust) – is resigning from her positions and is planning to take some time away from radio and work to travel and be with family and friends. Her exit will not be immediate and it's assumed CBS is already working on finding her replacement.
Schultz Honored by Arizona Progressives. Nationally syndicated talk show host and MSNBC personality Ed Schultz is pictured here speaking at the annual Arizona Advocacy Network dinner on Saturday, February 22. Schultz was honored by the group for his work on key progressive issues and he addressed the attendees. He was clearly in the right state at the right time with the controversy over the Arizona religious freedom bill such a hot-button issue. (Photo: Josselyn Berry)
RAB: Radio's Digital Revenue Expected to Rise 22%. That's from the just-released Benchmarking: Local Radio Stations' Online Revenues report from Borrell Associates and the Radio Advertising Bureau. The report states that digital revenues went up 15% in 2013 and the total figure for 2014 could be as high as $520 million. Some figures from this year's report: the average radio station brought in $166,490 in digital advertising – about 3% of its total revenue; some large-market stations report making millions; the average revenue for four-station clusters is approaching $750,000. The data for the study is culled from three sources: ad revenue reported by the stations, local business ad spending, and a survey of radio managers. RAB president and CEO Erica Farber states, "We're experiencing year-over-year, double-digit growth in radio; and to truly maximize this revenue stream this survey continues to provide us with areas to improve upon and ultimately grow our overall revenue share. Most notably, sales managers are looking for continued training for their sales staffs and a better understanding of the digital buying community. The RAB is poised to help in this area through our professional development programs and outreach."
Odds & Sods. Talk show host Stephanie Miller's "Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour" hits Fort Lauderdale, Florida Saturday, March 1. The progressive talker, whose show has played in theaters to sold-out crowds across the country, is appearing at the Parker Playhouse along with John Fugelsang, Carlos Alazraqui, special panel guest Judy Tenuta and more surprises….."SportsRadio 94" WIP-FM, Philadelphia is presenting the "Great Birds Debate" remote broadcast today at Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia. The station says it is one of the few times all year that the WIP airstaff is on the same stage together. Personalities Angelo Cataldi, Rhea Hughes, Michael Barkann, Ike Reese, Anthony Gargano, four-time champion Rob Ellis (also a member of the CBS 3 Sports Team), Josh Innes, Howard Eskin, CBS 3 Sports Director Beasley Reece, and Philadelphia Eagles insider Dave Spadaro will all be present to discuss and debate questions about the Eagles present and future. The event is free and open to the public…..At Detroit urban talker WCHB, John Mason leaves that Radio One outlet to take over the morning slot at sister urban AC WDMK where Reach Media's Tom Joyner has been airing. Joyner moves to mornings at WCHB and that bumps talk host Mildred Gaddis from AMs to afternoon drive in Mason's old slot…..A couple of notes from SiriusXM: U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will appear on the next installment of the "SiriusXM Leading Ladies" series, "candid conversations with influential and inspiring women who have forged their own paths to leadership and success." SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. host and veteran White House correspondent Julie Mason will host the program on March 4 before a live audience at The Newseum in Washington, D.C. In addition to the one-on-one conversation between Leader Pelosi and Mason, the one-hour town hall style event will have an interactive element featuring questions from an audience of SiriusXM listeners, female students from D.C. universities and Newseum members. Also from SiriusXM, sports talk host Casey Stern re-ups with the satcaster for his daily hosting spot on the MLB Network Radio channel, as well as for expanded duties on additional SiriusXM sports channels. Stern will continue to host "Inside Pitch" alongside his co-host, former Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden, every weekday afternoon…..Cumulus Media's WABC, New York is bringing the world of fashion to its airwaves as it takes a look back at NY Fashion Week with an exclusive interview with Kenneth Cole. Hosted by Cristina Cuomo, editor of Manhattan magazine, from the Modern Luxury arm of Cumulus Media, the interview digs into Cole's ambitions and inspirations. He also shares details of his groundbreaking advertising campaigns, views of fashion, social media, and much more. WABC program director Craig Schwalb says, "It was a real honor to work with our sister publication Manhattan and Cristina Cuomo to bring the iconic designer to WABC Radio. We are already making plans for this fall's Fashion Week."
Broadcasters Foundation of America Raises More Than $200,000 at 'Golden Mike' Event. At Monday evening's black tie 2014 Golden Mike Award Dinner honoring BMI president Del Bryant, the Broadcasters Foundation of America raised more than $200,000 for its mission of helping broadcasters in need. More than 200 television, radio, and music industry executives and celebrities were in attendance. The evening was hosted by CBS News' Bob Schieffer. Presenters for the evening were longtime personal and professional friends of Bryant's: Michael Bolton, performer and BMI songwriter; Jack Sander, former chairman of the BMI board of directors; and Sandra Lee, internationally acclaimed culinary and home style expert and host of four highly rated programs on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel, plus HGTV. Legendary singer, songwriter, musician, and actor Kris Kristofferson performed, as did songwriter Brenda Russell, who sang her top 10 hit "Piano In The Dark," and "Get Here." Dolly Parton opened a very moving video that provided a glimpse into Bryant's amazing life — from his early years growing up as the son of songwriters Boudleaux and Felice Bryant through his incredible 42-year career at BMI where he championed the works of some of the biggest songwriters in entertainment. Pictured above are (from l-r): Jim Thompson (president of the Broadcasters Foundation), Michael Bolton, Sandra Lee, Del Bryant, Bryant's son Thaddeus, Kris Kristofferson, Brenda Russell, Bob Schieffer, and Phil Lombardo (chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation).
Brewer Vetoes 'Religious Rights' Bill, ObamaCare Criticism, U.S.-Russia Tensions Over Crimea-Ukraine, Immigration Legislation, Bitcoin Controversy, and Hillary Clinton in 2016 Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (2/26). Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoes legislation that would have allowed businesses to refuse service to some based on religious beliefs; scrutiny of the rollout and effects of the Affordable Care Act; the political tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the strife in Ukraine and Crimea; new immigration legislation that includes an amnesty component; the bitcoin movement and recent events questioning its value; and speculation about Hillary Clinton running for president in 2016 were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Chick-fil-A Controversy Fires Up Conservative Talk Hosts; Sparks Movement to Support Fast Food Chain. The issues of gay marriage and First Amendment rights have been front and center on news/talk radio this week in the wake of Chick-fil-A COO Dan Cathy's comments in a Baptist publication about his support for the Biblical definition of marriage that's grown into a major news story. Some view his statement as bigoted and divisive while others see this as a free speech issue. The case has spurred planned demonstrations by same-sex couples and their supporters as well as conservative media personalities who have encouraged their listeners and viewers to support the fast food chain. Salem Radio Network talk host Mike Gallagher is pictured here (at left) in his studio preparing to enjoy his Chick-fil-A lunch and has been encouraging listeners to post pictures of themselves eating at the restaurant on Facebook. Salem Communications O&O WNYM, New York – AM 970 The Answer – organized a call for support at the Paramus, New Jersey Mall where the station reports some 200 listeners had lined up by lunchtime to support the store. At right is talk show host Kevin McCullough (l) – whose weekend talk show is heard on WNYM – with Salem VP/director of spoken word format Phil Boyce (r) as they prepare to enjoy a sandwich. In the panoramic photo below. The Answer morning drive host Curtis Sliwa can be seen at the far right speaking with a listener while the line of customers spreads across the photo to the left.
Bill Handel's "Cash Mob" Supports SoCal Toy Store. A "cash mob" organized by KFI, Los Angeles morning drive host Bill Handel put some $9,000 in the register of struggling Corona del Mar toy store Toy Boat, Toy Boat, Toy Boat. Handel appeared at the store from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm but Handel's listeners patronized the store all day long after hearing Handel speak on the air about the state of the struggling local business. Handel show executive producer Michelle Kube reports many of the people who bought toys donated them to Children's Hospital of Orange County. Kube states, "This was just the first. We plan to do more of these across all day parts on KFI over the next few months all over the Southland as our amazing listeners have responded with so many requests to help local small business owners!"
Clear Channel Reports Radio Revenue Up 3%. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment – of course, now a private company but one that still publicly reports financials – gives its 2012 Q2 financial report and states revenue was up from $771.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 to $793 million in the second quarter of this year. CFO Tom Casey reports much of that increase was due to national and in categories including automotive, telecommunications, financial services, political and entertainment. Casey noted that national business rose at roughly double the rate of local business.
Comedian and Stephanie Miller Show Cast Member John Fugelsang Gets Current TV Show. Regular Stephanie Miller radio show cast member – and one third of Miller's "Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour" – John Fugelsang will have his own Current TV program beginning in the fall. Talk radio host Stephanie Miller's show is simulcast on the Al Gore-founded cable TV network in which Fugelsang gets some face time, but now he'll have a solo gig there. In a statement, Al Gore says, "We at Current are eager to bring John's unique perspective on politics and the world around him to primetime. He's been a part of the Current family for a while now and we see just how much his voice resonates with our audience. His new show will nicely complement our growing lineup." Fugelsang has guest-hosted prime time shows on the network including Eliot Spitzer's and Jennifer Granholm's programs. The network has not announced what time the show will air.
WQSC, Charleston, South Carolina Flips to Talk. The Kirkman Broadcasting station drops oldies for news/talk and airs largely syndicated programming with the exception of local PM drive host Rocky D. Programming consists of: Cumulus Media Networks' Imus in the Morning; Salem Radio Network's Mike Gallagher; Talk Radio Network's Laura Ingraham; Dial Global's Dennis Miller and Jim Bohannon; and CBS Radio's "Overnight America" with Jon Grayson.
California Couple Sentenced in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme; Infomercials Aired on KVTA, Port Hueneme. It's almost a mystery how stations keep selling infomercials to "investment gurus" who go on to swindle people out of their life savings…but they do. The latest case in this oft-repeating story is that of Kenneth Powell and Kathryn Rose who pleaded guilty to numerous counts of felony fraud related to a real estate investment Ponzi scheme that scammed some $3 million out of 15 people in Southern California. The two broadcast shows called "Academy of Real Estate," "Money Intelligence" and "The Ken & Katie Show" on KVTA. Investors were asked to put money into real estate development or loans secured by real estate but all investment cash went to pay off previous investors until the scheme went bust. 59-year-old Powell received 18 years in prison and 63-year-old Rose will serve 12 years, 8 months.
Odds 'n' Sods. Journal Broadcasting's news/talk WTMJ, Milwaukee gave away a fully restored 1969 Chevy Camaro (pictured here) to winner Aaron Guenterberg in its annual "Free Ride" promotion that saw more than 10,000 people enter the contest…..A Saturday morning talk show hosted by Tony Stiles debuts on news/talk KOIL, Omaha this Saturday…..Jacksonville-based sports talk show "Courts and Sports," hosted by attorney John Phillips, moves from WOKV to crosstown WFXJ, Jacksonville on August 9. Phillips' regular co-host for the program is Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings…..SiriusXM presents "College Sports Nation Camp Tour" on its College Sports Nation channel beginning today. Hosts Eddie George, Gino Torretta, Rick Neuheisel, Houston Nutt, Randy Cross, Gil Brandt, Jack Arute and Mark Packer will visit 13 camps in 16 days and report to listeners.
20 Gallons of Hat. WLAC, Nashville-based talk host Steve Gill (r) is pictured here with music legend Charlie Daniels (l). Daniels appeared on Gill's syndicated talk program on Tuesday, July 31 and the two talked politics and the state of the country.
Presidential Race, Chick-fil-A Case, Ted Cruz Texas Primary Victory, Fed Economic Report/Financial Markets Activities, and London Olympics Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (8/1). The campaign for president, the outpouring of support for Chick-fil-A and the issue of same-sex marriage; Tea Party candidate Ted Cruz's Republican primary victory for U.S. Senate in Texas; the Fed's economic report and financial markets activities; and the London Olympics were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Victory But Not Clarity at the Supreme Court
By Steven J. J. Weisman
Legal Editor
BOSTON — Yesterday (6/21/12) the United States Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision on the FCC's indecency standards for broadcast radio and television and the decision hardly seems worth the wait.
In a decision that reminded me of a story about the comedian Professor Irwin Corey, who billed himself as the world's foremost authority, he was asked, "Why do you wear sneakers?" He replied by saying that this actually was two questions. The first question was "Why?" and he went on to a long philosophical discussion of "why." Then he went on to the second question, "Do you wear sneakers?" and he promptly responded, "Yes."
In this case the Supreme Court was asked whether or not the FCC's indecency rules were in violation of the First Amendment. However, rather than answer that question, the court merely determined unanimously, after much discussion, that the standards were applied retroactively and therefore they could not be enforced against ABC and Fox. As for the overriding question of the unconstitutionality of the rules themselves, the Court ruled that it did not even have to answer that question because the application of the FCC's indecency rule was improperly done in a manner that violated the Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment.
WTOP, Washington's Jim Farley
WTOP, Washington's Jim Farley: "We're Engaged Across All Platforms." Hubbard Broadcasting's Jim Farley, vice president of news and programming at WTOP, Washington, speaks with TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison in this TalkersTV video interview. Farley tells Harrison that although WTOP is a heritage radio station, they think of it differently, "We don't think of it as a radio station; we think of it as a digital news organization…we compete with everybody who does news." Farley praises WTOP ownership – both current and past – for having the foresight to invest in staff and equipment to compete in the 21st century news game. Farley says they recently added a digital editor for the overnight shift so the organization has a radio and digital editor on the clock at all times. "Whenever there is a story – middle of the night or on weekends – we'll be engaged across all platforms."
Monday, June 11, 2012
Right and Left Come Together at the TALKERS New Media Seminar to Denounce the Practice of Organized Advertiser Boycotts. They might not agree on many things but a love for the business of talk broadcasting and its role as a vehicle for the practice of the First Amendment can indeed make for strange political bedfellows. In a rare display of unity, two of the highest-
profile and distinctly politically opposite talk show hosts in the business condemned the increased practice of organized advertiser boycotts by political organizations as a means of shutting down voices on radio and television with which they disagree.
Conservative host Sean Hannity (Fox News Channel and Premiere Networks) and progressive host Ed Schultz (MSNBC and the independently syndicated Ed Schultz show) delivered their powerful remarks at the TALKERS New Media Seminar in New York City on Thursday, June 7. Hannity included the statement as part of his keynote address which opened the conference. Schultz presented his opinion while delivering the event's "Annual State of the First Amendment Address." During his presentation at the non-partisan, industry-wide gathering, Hannity played excerpts from a variety of well-known talk show hosts making controversial statements on the air that subsequently resulted in calls for advertiser boycotts and/or the firing of the hosts. The clips included hosts from all over the spectrum – left, right and popular culture (still referred to by many as "shock jocks") – with ear-perking clips from Don Imus, Howard Stern, Opie & Anthony, Mike Malloy and more. Both Rush Limbaugh's reference to Sandra Fluke and Ed Schultz's description of Laura Ingraham as "sluts" were included to underscore the point that no single faction of the talk radio universe was exempt from participating in the practice of political or artistic controversy. Hannity's remedy: Change the dial. Schultz concurred. Both made their cases for the sake and survival of the talk radio industry as well as protecting the spirit of the First Amendment. Stay tuned to Talkers.com for complete coverage of the New Media Seminar in the coming days and weeks.
Cumulus Media Officially Announces Geraldo Rivera Rollout. This has been expected since shortly after Geraldo Rivera made his talk radio debut on Cumulus Media's WABC, New York and KABC, Los Angeles in the 10:00 am to 12:00 noon slot. Now, Cumulus says it will expand the show to the 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ET time slot and begin a national rollout on August 13. In a statement, Cumulus Media COO John Dickey says, "When Geraldo agreed to host shows for Cumulus stations in New York and L.A. we had a hunch there'd be substantial national listener interest in his incisive and insightful style. And now we're thrilled that with Geraldo such a success in those two markets, the show will be available across the country."
Glenn Beck Renews with Premiere Networks for 5 Years and a Reported $20 Million per Year. That figure is according to The New York Times' Brian Stelter who cites a "person with direct knowledge" saying the deal will pay Glenn Beck $100 million over the course of the new, five-year deal. In addition to handling affiliate and ad sales for Beck's 9:00 am to 12:00 noon ET nationally syndicated radio show, Premiere Networks also assists in ad sales for some of Beck's non-radio efforts including his internet video channel GBTV on which his daily afternoon talk show is broadcast.
NBC Partners with Dial Global for Syndication of Sports Radio Content as NBC Sports Radio Network. According to what Rob Simmelkjaer, senior vice president of NBC Sports Ventures and International tells USA Today, the new project will start with hourly sports updates and a couple of short-form features. But Simmelkjaer says NBC hopes to have two three-hour evening sports talk shows (one each for 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm ET starts) ready for syndication by fall. He says, "The goal is to start with a beachhead of programming and gradually expand to 24 hours per day, seven days per week maybe in 3 to 5 years." Dial Global will handle affiliate and ad sales for the service and Simmelkjaer says it will be sold in tandem with Dial Global's NFL radio broadcasts.
Brad Krantz and Britt Whitmire Surface at Greater Media's WBT-AM/FM, Charlotte. Talk show hosts Brad Krantz and Britt Whitmire had most recently hosted the morning drive show on Curtis Media Group's WZTK-FM, Burlington, North Carolina before the station flipped formats to Spanish music earlier this year. Now, the duo will replace Vince Coakley in the PM drive slot beginning July 2. In June of last year, Coakley took over the afternoon show for Tara Servatius who currently hosts mornings on WRNN-AM/FM, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. WBT program director Carl East says, "These guys bring a great sense of energy and fun to the air. Those who have been in Charlotte for a while already know what Brad is capable of. They are very clever observers of the issues of the day, whether they are local or national. The audience is going to love engaging them." Brad Krantz previously hosted afternoons at WBT alongside Richard Spires for four years from 1999 to 2003.
KXNT-AM/FM, Las Vegas Names Chuck Meyer News Director. CBS Radio's news/talk KXNT-AM/FM, Las Vegas brings news pro Chuck Meyer aboard as news/director and anchor for the station's PM drive news block. Meyer previously served as news director at WIOD, Miami and KING, Seattle and as program director at KVET, Austin and KCUB, Tucson. KXNT-AM/FM program director Andrew Paul says, "Chuck brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our staff. We are thrilled to have him lead our news team on multiple platforms." The move allows former news director Joe Gillespie to focus on his duties as host of the station's morning drive news program.
Jay Cutler to Join WMVP, Chicago for Weekly Appearance. ESPN Chicago announces Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will be live in the studio with ESPN 1000's Tom Waddle and Marc Silverman each Monday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. In announcing the multi-year deal, ESPN 1000 president and general manager John Craven states, "ESPN Chicago could not be more excited to welcome Jay Cutler to our already solid on-air lineup. Waddle & Silvy's extended access to Jay will give Bears fans his insights into the game and a glimpse of his personality they have never heard before both on air and online." ESPN has sold the show to Miller Lite, the official beer of the Chicago Bears.
Talk Host Michael Smerconish to Welcome NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners Tonight. Nationally syndicated WYD Media talk host Michael Smerconish will use the "magic" of technology to gather together all 10 NAB Crystal Radio Award winners at the NAB Education Foundation's "Service to America" black-tie fundraiser taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC this evening. Smerconish will welcome the winners to the stage and acknowledge their accomplishments.
The End of an Era as NPR's "Car Talk" Hosts Retire in September. Hosts of the ubiquitous weekend public radio show "Car Talk" on NPR – brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi – will retire in September and record no more calls from Americans with questions usually having to do with their cars. But the show will go on for at least a few more years. NPR will continue to produce the show with previously aired audio from the show's dense library of content. TALKERS magazine spoke with "Car Talk" producer Doug Berman several years ago for a feature story about the production of weekend talk programs. Unlike many shows, car talk is not a "live" call-in show. Calls are recorded during the week or callers are asked to call in at specific production times. As a result, the show has probably gathered more content than necessary at times and, in addition to "repurposed" content, there may be some calls to "Car Talk" that have not seen the light of day. Also, Berman tells the Boston Herald that they've reviewed the ratings for new shows and repeats and have found no difference. TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison was asked about the future success of "Car Talk" by the Los Angeles Times and he stated, "Not many shows that are maintenance, how-to shows can carry it off where people listen to be entertained. That makes the show extremely potent."
Odds 'n' Sods. Cox Media Group's WSB-AM/FM, Atlanta nabs 11 from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. Among the accolades WSB picked up include "Station of the Year" large market and "Best Radio Program" and "Best Talk Host" honors for WSB-based nationally syndicated star Neal Boortz…..Beasley Broadcasting's news/talk WGAC, Augusta, Georgia wins the Georgia Association of Broadcasters "Radio Station of the Year" award in the mid-sized market category. The station's personalities also were individually recognized with coveted "Gabby" Awards: News director and morning show host Mary Liz Nolan won "Best Newscast; sports director Ashley Brown won "Best Sportscast" and "Best Sports Story or Series" and Dallas Reece was honored for the year's "Best Commercial."…..WBZ, Boston news anchor Joe Mathieu interviews "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley at the WBZ NewsRadio Business Breakfast about his first year as anchor of CBS' evening news program Tuesday, June 12 at 8:00 am…..Fox Sports Radio continues its coverage of mixed martial arts with simulcasts of FX's "UFC on FX: Fight Night." FSRN simulcast last Friday's program and will do it again on June 22 at 9:00 pm ET with a two-hour post-fight call-in show beginning at 11:00 pm ET.
You're Never Too Old…to Play Pro Football. That's 50-year-old Stan Nawalaniec of the Stan & Haney PM drive show on Beasley Broadcasting's hot talk WRXK-FM, Bonita Springs, Florida – 96 K-Rock Talk That Rocks – suited up with two unidentified players on the United Indoor Football League's Florida Tarpons. Stan signed on for a one-game deal with the undefeated team and was a member for its last regular season game Saturday, June 9 played at Southwest Florida's Germain Arena in Estero.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Rush Limbaugh Camp Fires Back at Media Matters with Scathing Statement. Embattled Premiere Networks talk radio star Rush Limbaugh, via his spokesperson Brian Glicklich in a commentary in Politico, yesterday afternoon issued an official response to the campaign being waged against the show by Media Matters. This is the first lengthy, official statement made about the advertising issue by Limbaugh's organization since the controversy began and it has the industry buzzing. In Glicklich's scathing attack on Media Matters' tactics he writes the end result of the campaign hurts more people than Rush Limbaugh. "By putting small business in the crosshairs of their war on expression, Media Matters is causing real harm. They are hurting these businesses, their employees and their families. As a business owner, imagine waking up one morning and being assaulted by hundreds of coordinated attacks from operatives who never were or will be your customers." Read Glicklich's entire commentary here.
Los Angeles City Council Passes Resolution to "End Racist and Sexist Language" on Radio. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council – by a vote of 13 to 2 – passed a resolution that read: "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by adoption of this Resolution, the City Council urges all management of radio and television stations in Los Angeles to do everything in their power to ensure that their on-air hosts do not use and promote racist and sexist slurs over public airwaves in the City of Los Angeles." The wording of the resolution was broadened with an amendment. The original intent and much of the discussion was targeted at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's news/talk KFI. Though language on the radio was discussed by the council, other discussion involved accusations by critics that lack of diversity in staffing – too few minorities and women in on-air roles, specifically – is to blame for occurrences of what they call racist and sexist slurs.
WTOP, Washington VP News and Programming Jim Farley Named 2012 Recipient of Freedom of Speech Award. The TALKERS editorial board has selected legendary radio news director Jim Farley as the 2012 recipient of the prestigious Freedom of Speech Award. The award will be presented to Farley at the New Media Seminar in New York City on Thursday, June 7. Farley, recently interviewed by TALKERS founder Michael Harrison (see Talkers TV at right and story below), will address "the renaissance of journalism in the new digital broadcasting era" following the presentation of the award. In a statement released Wednesday, March 21 Michael Harrison states, "We are witnessing the rebirth of committed journalism in America on the radio airwaves and its associated digital platforms. WTOP proudly shines as the inspirational example of this positive movement, and Jim Farley's visionary leadership in bringing it to life on a day-to-day basis would make even Thomas Jefferson proud. The First Amendment is alive and well at WTOP. Jim Farley is a remarkable broadcaster." The Freedom of Speech Award is a non-partisan honor that has been presented to a wide variety of talk media figures since 1990 whose work has demonstrated the First Amendment in action and raised awareness of its principles. Past recipients have included Brian Lamb, Matt Drudge, Rush Limbaugh, Al Franken, Jack Anderson, Norm Pattiz, Sean Hannity, Alan Colmes, Bob Grant, Alan Dershowitz, Bill O' Reilly, Gene Burns, G. Gordon Liddy, Howard Stern and more. Last year's recipient was Juan Williams.
Scarborough Research Releases Study of Entertainment Spending by Baby Boomers. It's probably not too surprising that the favorite radio formats of the Baby Boom generation are, in order, AC (30%), news/talk (28%), and classic hits (25%). The study includes statistics about how Boomers like to spend their free time – a nod to the types of ad clients likely to benefit from being heard on their favorite stations. It notes, "In the past 12 months Baby Boomers have attended a professional sporting event (36%), attended live theater (22%), visited an art museum (14%), attended a rock concert (12%) and gone to the symphony or opera (9%). And Baby Boomers don't just have a hunger for entertainment – they are 11% more likely than all American adults to have eaten at a seafood restaurant or steakhouse in the past 30 days." EVP of commercial development Brian Condon says, "Baby Boomers remain an essential demographic since they reap the rewards of having had long careers and no longer have young children to care for. Baby Boomers represent a segment of the American population that has a thirst for adventure, and the financial freedom to explore that passion."
KGMZ-FM, San Francisco Adds Billy Beane and Bob Melvin to A's Coverage. Entercom's sports talk "95.7 The Game" – KGMZ-FM, San Francisco – announces the addition of A's general manager Bill Beane and manager Bob Melvin to the station's coverage of the team. Beane will become part of the Thursday PM drive show with Brandon Tierney and Eric Davis and Melvin will join "Rise Guys" Whitey Gleason, Mark Kreidler and Dan Dibley every Monday morning. PD Jason Barrett states, "Bill Beane is one of the smartest baseball minds in America and has a unique perspective about the game that Bay Area baseball fans won't want to miss. Bob Melvin has his pulse on the finger of the Athletics and he'll give Bay Area baseball fans a weekly glimpse inside the clubhouse like no one else."
"Free Talk Live" Gets Major Market Clear on WWRL, New York. The independently syndicated evening and weekend program hosted by Ian Freeman and Mark Edge enters the New York City market with a Sunday morning clearance on Access.1 Communications' progressive talk WWRL. Freeman says of the addition, "There aren't many issues-oriented talk shows that can cross talk platforms. However, we've been doing it for years with conservative, progressive, business talk and hot talk stations all airing 'Free Talk Live.' I'm excited to announce that 'Free Talk Live' welcomes our newest affiliate in America's largest market: WWRL 1600 in New York City. Thanks to program director Rennie Bishop for allowing us the opportunity to entertain the people of NYC on the country's most prominent progressive station."
Peak Broadcasting's KMJ, Fresno Celebrates 90th Anniversary Tomorrow. 1922 was a big year for the U.S. government granting radio station licenses and another heritage station is celebrating its 90th year on the air this week. KMJ, Fresno is the 38th oldest licensed continuously operating radio station in the country. It was originally licensed to San Joaquin Power and Light Corporation but was sold to McClatchey Newspapers in 1925. CBS Radio bought KMJ in 1987 and then sold it to Peak Broadcasting in 2006.
WTKS-FM, Orlando's "Monsters in the Morning" Sponsor Habitat for Humanity House. The morning drive crew at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's WTKS-FM, Orlando led by Russ Rollins is kicking off its First Annual Monster House project in conjunction with the Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka and the City of Sanford. Rollins and Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett, who on behalf of the City of Sanford, donated the property for the project made the recent announcement. Rollins says, "This is a huge project with our national radio program teaming up with local government and Habitat for Humanity to benefit the community. For every $1 spent on construction, $7 will go back into the local economy. 'The Monsters' are looking forward to helping a local family fulfill their dream of home ownership with the First Annual Monster House. We hope to make The Monster House an annual project in partnership with Habitat for Humanity."
Romney Wins Illinois Primary/2012 Presidential Race, Iran Nukes Program, Saints Staff Penalized for Bounty Program/Tebow Traded to Jets and Afghanistan Tensions Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (3/21). Mitt Romney's decisive win in Illinois on Tuesday and the larger issues surrounding the 2012 presidential race; uncertainty over Iran's nuclear weapons program; the NFL's Saints, coaches and former coach penalized severely for 'bounty program'; Tim Tebow is traded to the Jets; and continuing tensions in Afghanistan were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday according to ongoing research from TALKERS.

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This chef opens up her QC home and feeds "strangers" authentic Filipino meals
Traveling Spoon is the perfect platform to promote local cuisine to foreigners
Jan 23, 2019
Would you ever let strangers into your home and feed them a complete meal in your dinner table? If you can rent out your room via Airbnb or share a ride through Grab, then why not?
Traveling Spoon is another offshoot of the sharing economy. The platform connects travelers from all over the globe to local hosts who offer in-home dining experiences, cooking classes, and market tours. What started from a select number of hosts in Asia exponentially grew in the past years. These days, there are over 350 hosts in numerous countries to choose from; each one offering a unique experience to guests. Some hosts accept solo travelers while other can accommodate up to 15 guests.
Chef Isi Laureano, one of the principal hosts in the Philippines, has been welcoming guests to her Quezon City home since 2015. She enjoys the liberty of setting up her own offerings and crafting menus based on her own pricing scheme. "I offer our favorite family dishes. And of course, I find inspiration from the cooks in our family," shares Laureano. "I was born and raised in Malabon and my grandparents were my first culinary teachers. We lived near a market, where we bought all our fresh ingredients every day. There weren't a lot of food establishments in our neighborhood."
She doesn't really have a fixed menu. "Because sometimes I get guests who are allergic to seafood or cannot eat meat. Most of the time the menu is really a surprise. And that is when I get my skills tested and ask for their feedback right away." Her process starts off by finding inspiration from the cooks in her family. Then she heads out to source ingredients a day before the scheduled booking. She also sometimes asks farmer friends what they have available so she can feature fresh produce in her dishes. "I like to serve a lot of vegetables and fruits since I know most foreign guests are not aware that we have so much more to offer than adobo and sinigang. I love using all local," she says.
So far, she's only had good experiences with her foreign guests. "We manage to make whatever is on restaurant menus different here at home," she adds. Her family recipes for mechado and adobong pusit have garnered positive feedback. Most foreigners are adventurous and are almost always willing to try any new dishes and ingredients—except they mostly find the ampalaya in pinakbet quite appalling. Along the way, she gets to introduce guests to what Filipino cuisine is really about.
The service isn't just exclusive to foreign guests. She welcomes local diners, too, especially those who'd appreciate a refresher course on Filipino home-cooking. "Our family home is my stage for making and serving authentic food from our country's ingredients. The reason I wanted to be a host is because I get to promote my culture and my country in my own little way."
Connecting with guests, even for a few hours over a warm, hearty meal, is another reason why this chef appreciates Traveling Spoon. "I also get to know more about them and their culture and you get to share what you know about the Filipino cuisine," she says. "Food is a natural icebreaker; you can connect with anybody no matter what their language or cultural differences, over food. And that's what I've learned from Traveling Spoon, you can make the world a smaller place just by offering these food experiences. I am proud to be helping our country through food from my home."
Currently, there are only four local hosts in Metro Manila, and they'd appreciate more people to open up their kitchens, especially in the provinces. With Filipinos having a penchant for welcoming anyone and everyone and the undeniable love for sharing a good meal (plus, doesn't every household argue that the best Filipino food can be found in their own home?) then championing local cuisine via Traveling Spoon shouldn't be a problem at all.
All photos courtesy of Isi Laureano.
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Trouble with the Springboks, yelped the British, was that they took all the sport out of Rugby by playing a conservative, close-to-the-ground game (as above) in the strict interests of victory. There is much more to Rugby than winning, British critics pointed out; it is a gentlemen's game and should be played with verve and dash. Minus these apparently unnecessary ingredients, the Springboks played 29 straight games in the British Isles before losing.
The Springboks buttoned up their lips whenever the South African apartheid policy of total segregation was raised, thus succeeded in holding demonstrations like this (in Ireland) to a minimum. Some Laborites boycotted the Afrikaners at a few social events, but even this ended when the Springboks played at Swansea and went out of their way to congratulate the Negro referee on his calls. After that the emphasis, once more, was on Rugby.
The ball is in the air, as agonized faces attest, and when it comes down the South Africans and the Frenchmen will begin the clawing and pounding that characterize the padless mayhem of Rugby. The all-France team was unperturbed by the Springboks' advance billing, outmaneuvered them and came away with a 0-0 tie. Mused Springbok star Avril Malan: "Most clever."
A South African tumbles hard to the turf (left) in the final game of international tour, played against a team of French all-stars in Paris.
French spectators called the Springboks "les Rugby men du Diable" because of their hard tackling (right) and their clean-but-rough style.


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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Officials from the United States and its allies in the fight against the Islamic State hammered out details on Wednesday about how to stabilize and govern the cities of Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria — the last big strongholds held by the extremist Sunni militancy — in the event that Iraqi and Syrian fighters retake the cities in the coming months.
But even as the officials were mapping out the day-after scenarios, they faced a bigger question, particularly in the aftermath of an attempted coup in Turkey and an attack the Islamic State says it inspired in France: Is the United States-led coalition winning the battle but losing the larger war?
"ISIS has suffered from significant setbacks on the ground, in Ramadi, Hit, Falluja, Qaiyara and Manbij," the French defense minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, told the group of officials at Joint Base Andrews, Md., using another name for the Islamic State, also known as ISIL. "However, we are aware that the fight will not stop in Iraq or Syria."
In fact, the officials at the meeting said they were looking for ways to diminish the Islamic State's reach around the world, particularly the ideology that many say has driven an increase in terrorist attacks in Europe, West Africa and the United States.
Officials said they were looking for additional ways to reduce the group's power on social media, including ads and messaging as a counterweight to an Islamic State campaign encouraging people to take up arms against Western targets.
"We need to destroy the fact and the idea that there can be a state" belonging to the group, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter said at a news conference after the meeting. "But that's not the entirety of the campaign."
He added that battlefield successes in Iraq and Syria had been "necessary, but that's not going to be enough."
Gen. Joseph L. Votel, who oversees American military operations in the Middle East as the head of United States Central Command, said that much of the talk at the meeting had focused on how to stabilize Mosul, assuming Iraqi forces can take the city back from the Islamic State. "What happens after the defeat of ISIL in Mosul, the stabilization and reconstruction plans?" he asked. "It's a large city."
His comments reflected a concern shared by many officials: Unless the Shiite-dominated Iraqi government and its Western allies figure out a way to convince Sunnis and, to a lesser extent, Iraq's Kurdish population, that they have a stake in the government, any battlefield successes in Mosul and other Islamic State strongholds will be fleeting. Such setbacks could, as before, give rise to another Sunni extremist group.
The Turkish defense minister was invited to the meeting but did not make the trip, as the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued firing and suspending thousands of soldiers and civil servants for suspected complicity in the attempted coup last week.
Mr. Carter said that he had spoken by telephone on Tuesday with his Turkish counterpart, Fikri Isik, and that Mr. Isik had said he regretted he could not attend but had sent the Turkish ambassador to Washington. Mr. Carter said the United States would continue to use Incirlik Air Base in Turkey as a staging area for American-led strike missions against the Islamic State.
"I was glad to know that he was safe and the ministry is functioning, and he assured me that it was," Mr. Carter said. "On the military side, he assured me first, very clearly, that nothing that happened over the weekend will interrupt their support for our collective counter-ISIL campaign."
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Britain's defense secretary, Michael Fallon, said his country would double its number of troops in Iraq by adding 200 medics and engineers to the effort. Mr. Fallon also said that Britain would seek to "intensify our efforts in combating this poisonous ideology," although he did not say how.
He said that Britain's recent vote to leave the European Union did not mean that it was withdrawing from the effort to fight the Islamic State.
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The Advisory Board
The value of an advisory panel for your shop and how to build one.
To be competitive and profitable, your business needs to be hitting on all cylinders. I've yet to meet a business owner that is an expert in all areas of his business and few have the resources to hire the requisite experts or consultants.
When I say "hitting on all cylinders" I mean that your business is running like a well-oiled machine when it comes to design, machining, sales, marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, information technology, purchasing, inventory control, production control, etc. Even if you could be well versed in all of the areas I just mentioned, there is just not enough time in the day to keep up-to-date. Most CEOs are like me (at least I keep trying to convince myself that they are), and are really good at one or two particular areas and have limited expertise in the other areas required to run the business.
My advice is to form an advisory board for your company. This advisory board should be comprised of about four to five people with varying expertise that complements your weak points. For instance, if you are strong in design and machining, you may want to look for a marketer, finance person, information technology specialist and/or successful salesperson to join your advisory board. These people need not come from the industry or even fully understand your business. In fact, it is probably better if they are from a different industry, as they will bring a very fresh perspective and network of connections.
The people you are looking for may be in business for themselves, or they may be executives at larger companies or successful entrepreneurs who have taken early retirement. Using your personal network of friends and family you should be able to identify people that are successful in each of the areas you wish to add to your advisory board. Once you have identified the prospects, set up a lunch meeting and tell them about the exciting opportunity and how you would appreciate their help.
The benefits for the potential board members are numerous. They will consider it prestigious and an honor to be on an advisory board and they will put it on their resume and talk to their friends about it, which helps spread the word about your company. It also will give them an opportunity to grow and learn from the other board members as they participate and help them grow their network of contacts as they get cozy with the other advisory board members. If you are so inclined, you can offer some financial incentive to the members based on the company's profitability.
The advisory board should meet quarterly at an off-site location for a half-day. At these meetings you should be prepared to talk openly and honestly about all aspects of your business. You should be prepared with real data and break it down by finance, operations, marketing, sales, technology issues and your strategy or vision for the future.
The team should set quarterly goals and report to the advisory board each quarter on how well the goals were met. You also should keep in contact at least monthly via e-mail or telephone to update them on any issues and ask for advice along the way. You will be pleasantly surprised at the input and wisdom your advisory board will give you and the input you get from them will be worth tens of thousands of dollars annually.
An advisory board is a low-cost, yet highly effective way to get a great deal of brain power thinking about the issues that face your company. It also will help you grow as a business owner or manager. I look forward to hearing from readers as they put this into practice and the value received from the board.
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The videos below provide an explanation of some of the features in HealthSmart and the theory behind the curriculum. I hope you enjoy learning about this exciting program.
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Susan shares the theoretical model used to develop the curriculum which focuses on adopting healthy attitudes, establishing healthy norms, and practicing healthy behaviors.
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Bill would decriminalize marijuana in Pittsburgh with fines instead of charges
Pittsburgh council members are considering decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Councilman Corey O'Connor introduced the legislation on behalf of councilman Daniel Lavelle; who is on medical leave.
Council members said the ordinance would give city police the ability to fine people -- instead of filing criminal charges -- if they're found to be in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana or eight grams of hashish.
O'Connor said that the ordinance would allow police to spend time on other crimes and decrease the number of lives destroyed by minor offenses.
"Let's say you made a mistake when you're 18-19 years old, some of that stuff doesn't go away," said O'Connor.
The ordinance sets a civil fine of up to $100 and lets police seize the drugs. It would not supersede state law.
Read: Letter from DA to Chief McLay on marijuana decriminalization
Vote: Criminal charges or fines for small amounts of marijuana?
Lavelle, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, said in a news release that the bill will help end the consequences of unemployment, lack of education and being stuck in the criminal justice system.
"Approximately 1,000 individuals are charged with a misdemeanor level marijuana possessory offense in Pittsburgh annually. Almost all have the criminal charge reduced to a non-traffic summary citation at the first stage of criminal proceedings," Lavelle's office said. "Individuals charged with misdemeanor possession must be fingerprinted and risk loss of employment and housing, especially public housing. Despite similar usage between caucasians and African-Americans, African-American Pittsburghers are charged with minor marijuana possession offenses at a rate of 5-1 compared to their white counterparts."
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He Broke Up With Me Because His Friends Told Him I Was "Fat, Dark, Short And Ugly."
He Broke Up With Me Because His Friends Told Him I Was "Fat, Dark, Short And Ugly."
My story begins when I was studying in class 11. I lived in the Gulf at that time. Until then, I had never had any best friends except one.
Actually, we never considered each other as best friends. We just knew we shared a beautiful and special bond. I would always call him 'Boo.'
I was already in touch with another handsome guy since 10th grade. I would always stalk him on Facebook. And strangely enough, I found him when I was searching for someone else. He looked so handsome in his white uniform that I immediately sent him a friend request.
I was overjoyed when he accepted it.
Initially, we did not chat much but over a period of time, we progressed to chatting regularly. I didn't have a cell phone of my own so we couldn't talk to each other. But I was happy to spend my time chatting with him. One day he proposed to me out of the blue. My heart wanted to say "Yes" but I didn't accept his proposal for a year.
We had exchanged our photographs but we had never seen each other so far. When I accepted his proposal my life seemed like a fairy tale. I would feel very happy when I chatted with him because I was always traumatized by my parent's rude attitude towards me.
We helped our mothers during Ramadan. We said our prayers in time and continued to keep in touch with each other. The entire month of Ramadan passed beautifully because we would keep checking on each other. We would go to sleep after Futhoor and Fajr Namaaz!
Two months later I could sense something wrong.
But I chose to ignore it because I loved him so dearly. He then stopped chatting with me. I was devastated.
I begged him to tell me what was wrong. And his reply nearly killed me. He said, "I have lost interest in you."
I was completely shattered when he said this. I cut my wrist and my arms and created a lot of problems in my home. I suffered through this bad phase for almost a month and a half.
To top it all I came to know that he was in another relationship. That literally tore me apart.
I met him for the first time in real life a year later in my tuition classes. Our eyes would often meet. We would smile and wink at each other.
I was happy to share even this kind of a bond with him though I knew that the charm of our old bond was no longer there. One day I asked him why he had broken up with me. I was horrified when he said, "My friends told me that you were short, dark, fat and ugly!"
I knew I was not as fair as him but I was not dark! We parted ways after completing our 12th standard. I know that he now lives in Cochin. I met him several times after that. But it took me 5 whole years to finally move on from him. One of our common friends brought an end to our relationship. He studied in my college and was his neighbour. He told him about the bad phase I had experienced when he broke up with me all those years ago. I never expected him to give me a reply like that.
But when I heard his reply I became stronger and I realized that I WAS DONE with him.
I am now with someone else who knows my past, accepts me the way I am and loves me immensely.
Yet, we are still friends. Even today, whenever I hear his voice or get his call or message I get butterflies in my stomach. He was my first love and I know I can never forget him.


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Icelandic banker sentenced to five years in prison
Former head of Glitnir bank, Lárus Welding, has been sentenced to five years in prison for breach of trust in the so-called Stim case.
The verdict was announced at the Reykjavik District Court this morning. Head of Capital Markets at Glitnir, Jóhannes Baldursson, was sentenced to 2 years in prison in the same case, also for breach of trust, and former director of the Saga Capital bank, Þorvaldur Lúðvík Sigurjónsson was sentenced to 18 months in prison for being party to the breach of trust.
Welding was accused of breach of trust by overstepping authorisation for loans at Glitnir bank when ensured Stim could get a loan of ISK 20 billion with all holdings in the company as security, as well as share in FL Group, which the borrowed sum was used to purchase. The borrowed money was also used to buy Glitnir shares.
Welding had previously been acquitted in two other cases, known as the Vafning case and the Aurum case. The High Court overturned the decision of the Reykjavik District Court in the latter case which will go to retrial next year.


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Nigerian Prost!tute Runs Mad In Malaysia After A Nigerian Guy Booked Her (Photos)
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We have received reports and video to accompany it of course about a Nigerian Prostitute who ran mad after a Nigerian guy booked her in for business.
Our source claimed the lady was picked up by a Nigerian Guy in Malaysia, booked her in for the "usual" business and she just ran mad!! Just Like That!
We currently can't identify the lady, but in the video, you can see the lady completely stripped unclad and she began walking around the street of Malaysia Unclad.. She started in a restaurant where she was dragging it out with a guy, who "tried" to help her.
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