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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Duane Doobie's Picks of the Week. RadioInfo's hard-working music editor/director, Duane Doobie, backed by a growing team of information contributing researchers and golden-eared trench broadcasters, including this week David Safar of 89.3 KCMP "The Current" Minneapolis; Bayley Brown, WKLC-FM (Rock 105), St. Albans/Charleston, and internet sensation the Iceman, provides programmers with musical suggestions worthy of the attention of pro-active radio formats. You'll be turned on to some of the exciting artists and music buzzing out there just over the horizon from the worlds of pop, rock, country and EDM. This week's selection posted today (12/17) includes such names as: One Direction, Beatles, James Newton Howard, Jennifer Lawrence, Bea Miller, Tracy Young, Mack & Jet Set Vega, Olly Murs, Demi Lovato, Peter Shukoff, Lloyd Ahlquist, Wax, Herbal T, Lack of Afro, Hamilton Leithauser, George Ezra, The Cure, James McCartney, Gwyneth Moreland, David Hayes, Van Morrison, Joywave, Big Data, Alt-J, Modest Mouse, Little Big Town, Love Junkies, Abbi Scott, Jillian Kohr, Josh Dorr, Mat D. & the Profane Saints, Petting Zoo, Madison Rising, Dave Matthews Band, Deuxième, Maiday, and AronChupa, among others. To check out this valuable information, please click here.
'Z100' New York's 'Jingle Ball' to Air on The CW Tomorrow (12/18). The television broadcast of the "Z100 Jingle Ball 2014" will air on The CW tomorrow night. The iHeartMedia-produced show that happened on Friday, December 12 at Madison Square Garden, featured acts that included: Taylor Swift, Iggy Izalea, Maroon 5, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Pharrell, OneRepublic, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jesse J., Rita Ora and Nick Jonas with special appearances by Jamie Foxx, Emma Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwen Stefani and more. The evening was hosted by "Z100" morning personality Elvis Duran who is pictured below at right (in the cool tux!) standing next to iHeartMedia president, programming platforms Tom Poleman. Pictured here at the top at Friday night's show performing are Rita Ora (singing) and Iggy Izalea. For a hint at what viewers may see tomorrow night, here's Z100's blurb about the show: "Pharrell opened the show and stunned the crowd with special guest performer Gwen Stefani (who brought special date, son Apollo) to perform their new hit "Spark The Fire" while fellow "The Voice" judge Adam Levine along with Maroon 5 performed hit "One More Night" to get everyone dancing in their seats. Taylor Swift and Meghan Trainor lead the star-studded lineup with songs from their new albums, Shake It Off and Lips Are Moving. Sarah Jessica Parker introduced recent Grammy nominee Sam Smith who crooned the crowd with his stellar vocals performing "Stay With Me" and "I'm Not The Only One." Ariana Grande stole the show featuring a 20 minute set of her hits opening with holiday favorite "Santa Tell Me" and then was joined on stage by Jessie J for their hit "Bang Bang."
Skip Mahaffey to Host Mornings on '99.5 The Wolf' in Dallas. The new co-host of the "Wake Up with the Wolf" show on Cumulus Media's country KPLX, Dallas "99.5 The Wolf," is award-winning country personality Skip Mahaffey. He takes over for Ken Buckner who recently exited the station. Mahaffey will partner up with current morning show co-host Lisa Taylor, beginning December 29. Mahaffey comes to KPLX from his most recent gig as talk host on George Flinn, Jr.-owned news/talk simulcast WWJB and WXJB serving Hernando County, Florida. Mahaffey's resume includes stints at WWKA, Orlando; WFUS and WQYK in Tampa; WCOL, Columbus; KSON, San Diego; and KVOO, Tulsa. He also hosted the nationally syndicated "True Country" for the old Dial-Global and has won three CMA Air Personality of the Year awards.
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Programmer and afternoon personality Michael Hayes exits Fort Myers Broadcasting Company-owned adult contemporary WINK, Fort Myers "The New 96.9 More FM" after four years with the station…..At iHeartMedia's Grand Rapids CHR WSNX, evening personality and APD Brian Holmes exits the company he's been with for the past 15 years. His show, "Holmes & the FreakShow," was also piped in to the company's CHR WVKS, Toledo.
'Huckabee Report' to Be Distributed by WYD Media. With the start of the New Year, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee – also host of his own weekend show on Fox News Channel – is continuing his daily feature, "The Huckabee Report," to be distributed by WYD Media Management. The program will be repped by WYD Media Ad Sales. The show is currently syndicated to more than 500 radio stations via Westwood One but that relationship will end after December 31. Huckabee comments, "We've had tremendous success over the last six years with 'The Huckabee Report' thanks to the great partnerships with hundreds of radio stations. I'm excited about my new partnership and this is a great way to kick off 2015!" WYD says that the feature will retain its current format with morning, midday and afternoon delivery of three unique, modular reports that allow stations to carry one or three minutes of content per report. WYD Media Ad Sales president John Murphy says, "Mike Huckabee is truly a beloved national icon with a powerful following. His ability to connect with his audience and influence public opinion is incredibly valuable to our advertising partners." In addition to airing on news/talk affiliates, "The Huckabee Report" is also cleared on country- and classic rock-formatted stations.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
CBS Reports Radio Segment Down 4% in Q4 2013; Company Up 6%. While CBS Corporation CEO, president and director Les Moonves spoke glowingly about the performance of CBS Corporation as a whole during yesterday's Q4 conference call, the radio segment was not part of the celebration and loss of political advertising was given the lion's share of the blame. The company's report indicates that after taking political out of the picture, CBS RADIO was flat compared to the same quarter in 2012. Moonves was upbeat about the radio division saying, "In radio, we continue to put an emphasis on great, local programming, which is leading to bigger audiences. During the most recent ratings period, we had double-digit ranking gains in the highly coveted 25- to 54-year-old demo in many of our major markets, and non-traditional revenue from special events was up double digits over one year ago. Our strategy to combine the company's local TV and radio websites into a single online presence in every market also continues to pay off. In 2013, revenue was up 21% over the year before, and the momentum is continuing here in '14, including a new record of nearly 57 million unique users in January. I'm also very pleased with the success of our CBS Interactive business. Revenue was up 14% during the quarter, and we continue to see very rapid growth in mobile ad revenue, which was up 118%, and it helped to increase profit substantially." Thanks to Seeking Alpha for the transcript. Members can read the whole conference call here.
Nielsen Q4 Revenue Up 11.8%; Rises 5.5% for 2013. Media ratings giant Nielsen Holdings N.V. issues its fourth quarter 2013 and full-year financial reports and states that Q4 revenue was $1.6 billion, an increase of 11.8% over the same period in 2012. For the full year of 2013, the company says its revenue was $5.7 billion, a jump of 5.5% over the full year of 2012. The company reports its free cash flow for 2013 increased 34.5% to $573 million from $426 million in 2012 while cash flow from operations increased 14.9% to $901 million in 2013 from $784 million in 2012. The result is the adjusted net income per share on a diluted basis for 2013 was $2.02, up 19.5% compared to $1.69 in the full year 2012. Nielsen acquired radio ratings firm Arbitron during 2013 and the move paid off. The Arbitron business helped add 9.3% to Nielsen's Q4 revenue and 2.5% to its 2013 revenue.
Clear Channel Renews Promotional Deal with Relativity. In a statement, Clear Channel says that the renewed cross-media marketing collaboration between it and media company Relativity will include one-of-a-kind campaigns promoting upcoming movies on the part of Clear Channel while Relativity will provide exclusive content created by its filmmakers and talent that will be shared with listeners and viewers through various Clear Channel platforms. "The programs will also include organic promotional support from popular radio personalities such as Ryan Seacrest, Elvis Duran, Dan Patrick and Steve Harvey; naturally integrated film imaging across local stations and iHeartRadio's national digital and mobile ad units; homepage website takeovers; and national and local on-air commercial inventory." Clear Channel says previous successful collaborations between the companies included campaigns for the films "Limitless," "Immortals," "Act of Valor," "Safe Haven" and "Free Birds."
Savannah's WXYY Names Bristol PD. Former Cumulus Providence operations manager Tony Bristol is appointed program director of L&L Broadcasting, Savannah hot AC WXYY "Y-107.9." L&L Broadcasting Savannah-Hilton Head vice president and market manager Gigi South remarks, "Tony is a legendary programmer of female formats and we are honored to have him join our growing team of programming pros in Savannah. He is the perfect fit for Savannah's 'Y-107.9." Director of programming Scott Mahalick comments, "Tony is a phenomenal talent and program director. His knowledge and dynamic energy will rock the Savannah market." In thanking L&L Broadcasting chief executive officer Bob Proffitt, South, Mahalick, and operations manager Gabe Reynolds, Bristol notes that he is happy, "for the opportunity to get back in the game in beautiful Savannah. Live and local radio truly exists. I am honored and excited to be a part of their vision and grateful for their confidence in my contribution to grow their brands." In addition to his Providence OM duties, Bristol programmed Cumulus CHR WPRO-FM and adult contemporary WWLI "Lite Rock 105." He previously was music director at Hartford hot AC WTIC-FM; Citadel's CHR format captain; and he programmed CHR WKCI, New Haven and hot AC WDAQ, Danbury, Connecticut.
Stella Prado Kuipers Lands at Salem Los Angeles. The successful, former KOST, Los Angeles program director joins Salem Communications to serve in the sales department working on multi-media marketing for Christian talk KKLA, Los Angeles. Stella Prado Kuipers made her announcement on her Facebook page where she wrote: "A new chapter in my life has begun and I'm proud to announce as of March 3rd I am an employee of Salem Communications Radio Broadcasting company! My position is multi-media marketing and I am thrilled to be a part of this company! I'm sooooo excited!" Kuipers had been with Clear Channel's AC KOST for 20 years – eight as program director – before she was let go in December of 2012.
Seigler to Manage Brazos Valley Communications' Bryan-College Station, Texas Cluster. After serving as sales manager for the cluster since 2012 (he joined the company in 2004) John Seigler is promoted to general manager for the group that includes country KORA, oldies KAPN, hip hop KBXT "101.9 The Beat," rock KJXJ, and regional Mexican KTAM-AM. Brazos Valley Communications general partner Tommy Vascocu states, "We're extremely pleased to have John Seigler heading our Bryan-College Station radio group. John's done outstanding work in building strong relationships with community leaders and business owners in the Brazos Valley. He's a very talented individual with extensive experience in developing, leading and executing creative, problem-solving solutions for our customers and community partners on behalf of these radio stations. John's been a valuable contributing member of the Bryan-College Station community for many years. We're excited for him to lead our talented group of radio professionals."
Scott Shannon Tells NY Daily News He'll Be Back on Radio. According to a report by David Hinckley of the New York Daily News, Scott Shannon told him – from a golf course in Florida – that he's planning to be back on the radio in some form "in a couple of weeks." The former, longtime WPLJ, New York morning star who left the station last week, tells the paper, "It's not an option that I will leave radio. I retired from WPLJ, not from radio. I love radio. I love doing a morning show. I love getting to know the listeners." He says, "I'd be open to satellite radio. I like the idea of talking to people all across the country." He also tells Hinckley he's "optimistic" Cumulus will continue to syndicate his True Oldies Channel.
More RadioInfo Career Moves. With the announcement by Emmis that Deon Levingston would manage its soon-to-be three urban stations in New York as it acquires urban AC WBLS and gospel WLIB from YFM Media, current hip hop WQHT "Hot 97" general manager Alex Cameron will exit the Emmis New York offices…..Legendary air personality Pat St. John – currently heard on classic hits WCBS-FM, New York on weekends and on SiriusXM during the week – announces that he's the new weekday afternoon host on SiriusXM's "60s on 6" channel. He can be heard from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET…..Marty McFly – until recently both PD and morning host at Cumulus Media's country WKDF, Nashville – slides across the hall to serve as morning host at co-owned country WSM-FM where he takes over for exiting Rick Marino. Cumulus added Blair Garner's "America's Morning Show" to the lineup at WKDF as part of the national rollout of the show…..At Digity-owned hot AC WHBC, Canton, Ohio, morning show cast member and interactive specialist Matt Fantone exits the company with the elimination of his position…..John Gordnier, local AE for Colonial Media & Entertainment's classic hits WXMT, Smethport, Pennsylvania "The Mountain," has successfully met the requirements to earn the designation of Radio Marketing Professional (RMP) as certified by the Radio Advertising Bureau. The RMP designation is the first step in a comprehensive, multi-level training and certification program developed and administered by the Radio Advertising Bureau.
NAB to Feature RAB Sales and Marketing Sessions. The Radio Advertising Bureau will present five revenue- and growth-oriented presentations at this year's NAB Show. RAB president and chief executive officer Erica Farber explains that, "The RAB is in the business of helping sellers on the street close deals and help drive revenue for the radio industry. These sessions will drive home key lessons and tools of the trade. NAB Show attendees will find these sessions invaluable to their future success in the broadcast business." Specifically, the Radio Advertising Bureau's focus will be "Lunch and Learn – A Discussion on Radio's Four Significant Issues;" "Concentrating on Core Radio Revenues;" "Creative Radio Commercial Production and Imaging;" and "Rapid-Fire Revenue Generators for Small and Medium Market Radio." The NAB Show will be held April 5 – 10 in Las Vegas.
WDVI-FM and WHAM in Rochester Hold Radiothon to Benefit Children's Hospital. Today and tomorrow Clear Channel Rochester stations hot AC WDVI "100.5 The Drive" and news/talk WHAM are broadcasting the annual "Drive For Miracles Radiothon" to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital live from the lobby of Strong Hospital. Throughout the event, on-air personalities from each station will talk with current and former patients, their families, and the hard-working hospital staff that "creates miracles" every day. Personalities including WHAM's Chet Walker, Bob Lonsberry, Shari Smith, Joe Lomonaco, and Bob Matthews and WDVI's Bill Moran, Julie, JP, and "The Mayor" Pete Kennedy will broadcast from the hospital.
Monday, November 4, 2013
It's Beginning To Sound A "Little" Like Christmas. For many, this was an eventful weekend, as countless Halloween costumes are safely returned to storage; the calendar now reads "November"; and clocks were turned back one hour as of Sunday morning. That though is hardly all. Some stations – and we are guessing that is plural, as in more than one – have gotten a head-start on what is now a long-standing custom of playing all-Christmas music. Once the phenomenon began picking up steam, it was customary to launch this annual rite of passage the day after Thanksgiving. Perhaps analogous to a Thanksgiving feast itself, however, programmers adopted an attitude that you could never have "too much" of a good thing. Consequently, in many cases, the all-Christmas music start date has crept closer and closer to Halloween. One confirmed super-early case of which we are aware kicked off last Friday (11/1) at 4:00 pm. It involves Clear Channel-owned WLGX, Louisville "Gen-X Radio," which – according to its on-air slogan – typically plays, "grunge, hip-hop, hair bands, boy bands, and everything in between." Through Christmas Day though, it is "Gen-Xmas Radio." According to program director Jonathan Shuford, his station – last year – was "the official Christmas station for thousands wanting to get into the holiday spirit" and he comments, "We've heard from listeners they want it back in 2013." The station's customary "Gen-X" format is still available online. RadioInfo is interested in hearing about other stations that have already transitioned to all-Christmas music, so please email us if your station has done so – or if you know of a station that is now playing all holiday hits.
Duane Doobie: There's a Lot More to Christmas Music Than Just Christmas. RadioInfo music editor/director Duane Doobie sticks his neck out and puts his reputation as one of the hippest musical dudes in the universe on the line by pointing out the hidden message for music radio programmers encoded in the tremendous ratings success stations enjoy year-after-year by playing all-Christmas formats earlier and earlier. He says it has nothing to do with the holiday. To find out what the Doobster is saying, check out his bold new column posted today (11/4) by clicking here.
Clear Channel Goes with 'The Breakfast Club' on '103.5 The Beat' in Miami. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment recently launched hip hop WMIB, Miami "103.5 The Beat" and now the company announces the morning slot is being occupied by its WWPR, New York "Power 105.1"-based morning show "The Breakfast Club." The program is hosted by (from l-r) Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy. CC Miami VP of programming Alex Tear states, "We've found Miami's ideal wake-up call to launch 'The Beat' every weekday. Angela, Envy and Charlamagne are already dialed into the listeners and lifestyle of South Florida, our all-star talent lineup is now complete!"
Benny Martinez to Program Classic Hits 'Big 98.5' in Albuquerque. Most recently serving as producer and co-host of the morning show at Univision's crosstown classic rocker KIOT, programmer "Big Benny" Martinez joins American General Media's classic hits KABG "Big 98.5" as program director. The company says that after an exhaustive national search, it brings Martinez back into the American General Media family. He previously was morning host at the company's rhythmic oldies KMMG. AGM Albuquerque-Santa Fe market manager Suzy Rufail says, "We're extremely excited to welcome Benny back to AGM. He is a wildly enthusiastic and talented collaborator, with a great passion for radio. Our employees are our competitive advantages, and the addition of Benny only strengthens those." Martinez adds, "I am VERY excited to be a part of the 'Big 98.5' family. I'm also excited to work with the great staff assembled here. I look forward to continuing the great things that have been done with 'Big 98.5,' and I hope to add what I can to make a great radio station even greater. Together as a team, I know that we can accomplish that."
Sun Broadcast Group Promotes Julio Aponte. Hispanic marketing pro Julio Aponte joined Sun Broadcast Group, Inc. earlier this year as director of Hispanic sales. Now, the company announces he's being promoted to senior vice president of Hispanic initiatives. SBG says he'll be in charge of researching, developing and launching new programming and affiliate partnerships exclusive to Sun Latino, its Spanish Language division. He will also oversee sales strategies as well as develop new measurement and accountability initiatives that will be implemented across the network. SBG CEO Jason Bailey says, "When we welcomed Julio to the Sun family earlier this year, I knew he would quickly become an important member of our executive team. In the short time that he's been with us, he has been instrumental in helping us create Sun Latino, the #1 Spanish language network for news and information. Julio represents all the good that we believe this industry to be. He is so well liked and respected by everyone here in our family, and more impressively, by all those who have ever had the opportunity to work with him." Sun Latino provides sales and promotional services for CNN en Español, Fox Deportes and customized, local weather forecasts with AccuWeather en Español. It is also home to MusiMundo, an all music network and InfoMundo, a national business and information network.
Robert Murphy Returns to WLS-FM, Chicago. Chicago media writer Robert Feder tips us that Cumulus Media has brought Windy City market pro Robert Murphy back to classic hits WLS-FM for the 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm shift beginning November 11. Murphy is well known to Chicago radio fans for his stint as morning host at the former "Q101" from 1983 to 1993. The following year he was the morning personality at WLS-FM when the station tried a talk format targeted to younger demos that lasted about a year. Murphy was most recently heard on the air in the market on Hubbard's 80s-based WILV "Rewind 100.3" where he worked from the fall of 2011 to March of 2012. He's also worked in the West Palm Beach market in recent years.
CBS Radio Pairs Steve Kramer and Nina D for Mornings at KMLE, Phoenix. Incoming morning show host Steve Kramer comes to Phoenix from CBS Radio's smooth jazz WSJT, Tampa (airing on the HD-2 channel of sports talk WHFS) to join current KMLE afternoon host Nina D for the station's new morning show. In a statement, program director Tim Richards says, "We couldn't be more excited to bring Steve to the Valley and build a show around Steve and Nina. The Valley has a big appetite for fun and authentic radio. That's what Steve and Nina do and that's what we are creating here at the new KMLE."
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Joel Delmonico will retire from his position as vice president and market manager at Clear Channel's Syracuse cluster at the end of this year…..Billy Michaels joins the air staff at CBS Radio's country KMLE, Phoenix for weekends and swing shifts. He previously worked at Clear Channel's crosstown KNIX…..Jerry Kristafer is back on the air in Hartford on St. Thomas Seminary-owned religion WJMJ hosting the morning program. He exited Buckley Broadcasting's classic hits WDRC-FM last month where he co-hosted the morning drive show.
Getting Results for Your Station from Facebook Ads. Digital consultant Chris Miller admits he was not a fan of Facebook ads when they debuted but now he says the Facebook ad platform has improved to the point where he can "use them to drive specific, direct response for clients who want to sell more cars, houses, wine, books and downloads." Miller says that for a station event or remote, this is a very affordable way to zero in on whom you're trying to reach. "Facebook will let you target your message pretty precisely, too. You can choose who you want to see your message by age, gender, zip code, and a host of other criteria. You can also choose exactly when and for how long your message will be posted, too. I keep this time period pretty short and pretty immediate, too. If I were promoting an on-air contest or on-site promotion, I would promote it for a day and a half or two days leading up to it." For more advice on using Facebook ads, see Chris Miller's entire piece here.
CC Re-Brands WNWW, Jacksonville 'Kiss FM.' The CHR outlet had been branded "RadioNow 97.9" but takes on the "Kiss FM" brand that so many of the company's CHR stations employ. It features the staples of many of the company's other CHR stations: Elvis Duran in morning drive followed by Ryan Seacrest in middays. Operations manager Tommy BoDean says, "I'm thrilled to have the 'Kiss FM' brand back in our cluster. It's a strong brand and there is a passion in the market for 'Kiss.'"
WKSL, Raleigh Becomes 'B93.9 New Country.' Flipping from CHR as "Kiss FM," WKSL, Raleigh is Clear Channel's newest country outlet in the market as the station focuses on newer country artists and brands the station "B93.9 New Country." The company is seeking a new program director for the station as PD Zac Davis will concentrate on sister CHR WDCG "G105." The station is using Premiere Networks' Bobby Bones program for morning drive.
WRIF, Detroit's Dave and Chuck Hold Moustache Contest for Men's Health Awareness. The morning drive team of Dave and Chuck the Freak at Greater Media's rock WRIF are calling this month "Movember" and holding a moustache-growing contest to raise awareness about men's health issues. Stating that "men take better care of their cars than they do their health," WRIF wants to see this change. The entire month of November, Dave and Chuck The Freak are growing mustaches to raise awareness of men's cancer, support patient care and research at Karmanos Cancer Institute. They are asking the other staff members and listeners to join them in the quest for the most outrageous moustache. Listeners can log onto WRIF.com to upload their photo of their mustache and donate to Karmanos Cancer Institute. You can also check out the progress of the WRIF Staff mustache growth including; Dave Hunter, Chuck "The Freak", James Campbell, Meltdown, Steve Black, Hightower and more.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Nielsen Speaks to Investors About Arbitron Acquisition. Nielsen CEO David Calhoun reiterates he expects the deal for his company to close on the $1.3 billion cash acquisition of radio ratings giant Arbitron by Monday, September 30 after receiving FTC approval on Friday. As had been reported for some time, the holdup was the FTC's scrutiny of "Project Blueprint" in which Arbitron worked with comScore on a cross-platform, out-of-home measurement system for client ESPN. The consent decree planted in this deal means that Nielsen will be required to provide PPM data to the software for eight years going forward. Nielsen chief legal officer James Cuminale says, "The obligation on the part of the licensee is to use the components that we're providing solely for cross-platform service and cross-platform service is defined as the measurement of the audience across many number of platforms including radio, online, tablets and TV, but at the least online and TV." But the relationship between Arbitron and ESPN changes now. As Cuminale states, "We will become a provider of capabilities to a licensee and in the case of ESPN — and assuming it's comScore who is the licensee — comScore will be a party that delivers that service to ESPN. So, there is a difference there. It transforms that relationship as defined in the decree." The bigger picture for Nielsen in explaining why it wanted to acquire Arbitron is, as Calhoun states, it gives them the ability to "blend radio audience data with retail data allowing us to demonstrate ROI for the radio clients in our world and for the advertising clients in our world" and supply more complete data in mixed marketing models. As for Arbitron employees in the aftermath of this deal, there will be job losses as Nielsen has stated it expects to achieve about $20 million in synergies, although David Calhoun says there is nothing that says anything has to be done immediately. "So we're going to do this at a logical and steady pace as we move forward."
Townsquare Names Andi Poch SVP National Digital Sales. Townsquare Media announces it has brought Andi Poch aboard to serve as senior vice president of national digital sales. Coming from her most recent position as chief revenue officer at IconicTV, Poch is being charged with overseeing sales and marketing solutions efforts for Townsquare's national digital business. Company EVP/chief digital officer Bill Wilson states, "We are thrilled to have Andi join Townsquare Media to lead and manage our national digital sales team as we continue to aggressively grow the business. Andi's impressive background at premium entertainment and media brands, coupled with her dynamic leadership, creative ability, and deep sales expertise will bring an immediate and positive impact to our advertising partners and the solutions we provide."
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announces Stephanie Callihan is the new market manager for the company's Wichita cluster, effective October 1. Callihan had worked with Clear Channel previously in its Austin and Los Angeles operations…..Chris Russell is named operations coordinator and AM drive host at Colonial Radio Group's country WBYB, Kane, Pennsylvania "Bob 103.9." Russell will be in charge of ops at the company's eight-station cluster…..Bill Dollar exits Cumulus Media's country WLWI, Birmingham "I-92" where he was PD and afternoon personality for the past eight years.
CC Has More Plans to Build Around iHeartRadio. According to a Billboard story from this weekend's iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas during which Clear Channel president of entertainment enterprises John Sykes and president of national programming platforms Tom Poleman were interviewed backstage, the company is considering a mega-country music concert, its own awards program and the television expansion of the Jingle Ball concert promotion. Sykes and Poleman coyly said nothing is a done deal but teased a country music festival could be planned for Austin possibly as early as March of 2014. As for an MTV Video Music Awards-type show, the duo simply admitted the company is thinking about it. What Sykes and Poleman would say is they are going to produce the Jingle Ball concert tour in 12 markets in addition to New York and have plans to televise it.
MEDIA BROKER SPOTLIGHT: Jon Yinger – Broadcast Properties, LLC. In this week's installment of Media Broker Spotlight, Sandi Bergman of RadioTVDeals.com interviews media broker Jon Yinger of Broadcast Properties, LLC located in Eastern Michigan. Like many of the professional media brokers spotlighted in this feature, Miller is extremely friendly to displaced radio personnel looking to go into ownership for themselves as well as first-time buyers. In addition to being a media broker he also owns a group of radio stations under the corporate name, The Christian Broadcasting System, Ltd., and owns and operates CBSat, a satellite network. Yinger says, "Sales prices are still low. There are a lot of great opportunities out there for the savvy buyer. It is a great time to buy." To read the entire installment of Media Broker Spotlight, please click here.
Clear Channel's KIXZ, Spokane Re-Brands. The CHR station KIXZ, Spokane changes its brand from "Hits 96.1" to "Power 96.1" under the guidance of new program director Bill "Stu" Stewart. The station continues to air Premiere's Elvis Duran in AM drive followed by Ryan Seacrest with new staff announcements forthcoming.
CBS Radio Teams with WestwoodOne for National Regional Mexican Service. Dubbed "Fierro," the 24/7 regional Mexican music format will emanate from CBS Radio's KMVK, Dallas "La GRANDE 107.5 FM." The format will feature the station's on-air personalities and target the Spanish-language-dominant, core Male 25-44. The format is highlighted by established regional Mexican artists including Intocable, Duelo, and Presado, as well as newcomers such as Luis Coronel. CBS Radio VP of Spanish programming and KMVK PD Jimmy Gonzalez says, "Fierro's strength lies in teaming the hottest Regional Mexican hits with some of the very best radio talent in any format. It's a winning combination which will resonate with this target audience." WestwoodOne is handling syndication and ad sales.
New York Securities Firm Investigating Cumulus-Dial Global Deal. Stating in a press release that it is investigating the board of directors of Dial Global, Faruqi & Faruqi LLC, says it's looking into the board's actions "for potential breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with their conduct related to the sale of the company to Cumulus Media, Inc." The firm says, "Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Dial's stockholders will receive $0.155 for each share of Dial common stock they own. This is despite the fact that Dial has traded as high as $3.40 per share over the past year." Keep in mind that no suit has been filed – this is an investigation – and Faruqi & Faruqi specializes in class action suits.
BMI Reports Big Year for Royalty Revenue. Broadcast Music, Inc – BMI – reports it had a record-setting year for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 with revenue up 5% over the previous fiscal year. During the fiscal year BMI paid out $814 million to songwriters, composers and music publishers. That marks an increase of $45 million over last year. The company cites a "consistent focus on building diversity in revenue sources, along with the successful implementation of a cost reduction program" for the results. The total represents the largest fiscal year revenue posted and royalties distributed in the company's 74 years of operation and tops a five-year period in which BMI generated more than $4.5 billion in revenues and paid out royalties of $4 billion. BMI president Del Bryant says, "The success we are reporting today has been achieved in a very transitional period for BMI and the music and entertainment business. We are alert to the challenges that the restructuring of the industry presents, but we also see unprecedented opportunity. BMI's dynamic and constantly evolving repertoire is able to reach the public across a myriad of platforms in which music is the core offering, or an essential part of the creative product. As this year's results demonstrate, we have continued to capture the value that music contributes, and deliver it to our writers, composers and publishers."
Remote Studio 101: $5 Ground Tester Can Save Your Life. "Freedom Feens" talk show co-host Michael W. Dean — nationally distributed by GCN – has been contributing columns to TALKERS on building and maintaining home and remote studios for radio pros who want to do it themselves. In this latest piece, Dean underscores the importance of getting the electric right from the very beginning. "Faulty grounding is more common than you'd think. In many states, a home or office can be sold without requiring ground testing. And many homeowners and businesspeople don't think to test. They should, even where it's not required by law. Compared to the other tests one would do when buying a property (foundations, termites, ground water, radon, etc.) testing for improper grounding of outlets is the cheapest, easiest test you can perform. You can do it yourself. And if you find any problems, hire a qualified electrician to fix things." Read Dean's entire column here.
Southern California Broadcasters Association Begins Sales Classes Tonight. The Southern California Broadcasters Association begins its fall 2013 Radio Sales Training Classes tonight in Los Angeles. SCBA president Thom Callahan states, "We are thrilled with the innovative and interactive series of radio sales training courses that we have planned for new sellers to Southern California Radio this fall." Based on input from SCBA's General Sales Managers Council, the course will focus on a variety of topics taught by industry experts including Mary Beth Garber, EVP radio analysis & insights/KATZ Radio Group (product knowledge); Karl Meyer, EVP/integrated marketing solutions/Entravision Communications (integrated media sales); Jeff Thomas, VP of sales L.A./Clear Channel; Cynthia Gilmore, senior training service consultant, Radio Station Services/Arbitron-Scarborough (selling with numbers); Chet Thompson, general sales manager/870 KRLA (managing everyday business challenges); James Fink, CMO/SVP of sales/Converze Media (getting to decision makers); David Criscitelli, local sales manager/KPWR, (interactive selling skills) and Thom Callahan, president/SCBA (strategic selling and new business development.) KRTH, Los Angeles GSM Amber Perry states, "Our new SCBU sales training courses are a must for any new seller to our business or someone who wants to sharpen their skills or needs a refresher course in selling their radio and digital platforms. As a graduate of these sales training classes, I can tell you it works!"
Monday, September 9, 2013
Nate Marino Named Executive Producer for Elvis Duran. Beginning September 30, Nate Marino begins his new role as executive producer for the nationally syndicated and WHTZ, New York-based "Elvis Duran and The Morning Show." Marino most recently served with Clear Channel at the company's hot AC KBIG, Los Angeles "104.3 MYfm" executive producing the "Valentine in the Morning" show. Marino's past experience also includes roles at KIIS-FM as part of "On Air With Ryan Seacrest" and "American Top 40." Marino will join executive producers, Skeery Jones and David Brody. In addition, Brody will expand his duties to include preparation and content development for morning shows nationwide as part of Premiere Networks. Elvis Duran states, "Being a great producer means knowing the map and keeping the cars in the correct lanes and rolling at the proper speed – this show has a lot of cars. Nate's experience and warmth make him the perfect choice for this very important position. We're excited to bring Nate on as senior executive producer to work with our very talented existing executive producers."
DUANE DOOBIE: What Does the Fox Say? By now you are familiar with the internet novelty sensation "What Does the Fox Say?" by the Norwegian music/comedy group Ylvis. How radio programmers should approach this tune is addressed by RadioInfo music editor Duane Doobie. He states, "There are more than a couple of positive indicators that this will become a pop culture smash and radio can get on the bandwagon early and often, as while the video is an important component to the phenomenon, the core really is the song. Check it out and at least be aware of it. If you choose to play it or even talk about it, keep in mind time is always of the essence with these kinds of things. Novelty songs have long played an important role in the way pop culture is massaged on the radio and that occasional novelty song that comes down the pike can really spice things up – especially if grabbed and exploited early in its life cycle." To read the Doob's entire column this week, click here.
August PPM Data – Part Three. Data for the third group of Arbitron PPM markets was released on Friday, rather than Thursday – owing to the observance of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Latest PPM ratings information is for Portland, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Antonio, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Orlando, and Columbus. While all numbers for those 12 markets can be found here, RadioInfo's Mike Kinosian provides his "Ten Takeaways" from this latest group.
- Portland – Its calls don't stand for "Best Friends Forever," nonetheless Alpha Broadcasting's KBFF "Live 95.5 – Today's Modern Mix" enjoys an eight-tenths gain to 4.3, matching what it did in April (6+), and it climbs from #16 in July to #11. Siblings KUPL "The Bull" and talk KXL-FM (5.5 – 6.1, #4) each take six-tenths jumps. In the case of "The Bull" (7.3 – 7.9), the country facility further solidifies its position at #1, where it resides for the second straight month. Meanwhile, Salem Communications contemporary Christian KFIS "The Fish" tumbles nine-tenths (3.6 – 2.7) to slide from #14 to #16. Clear Channel adult contemporary KKCW "K103″ is down for the sixth successive month: 10.4 – 10.3 – 9.7 – 9.2 – 8.1 – 7.0 – 6.8 and ranks second.
- Charlotte – After back-to-back months at 3.8 (June-July, 6+), Radio One gospel combo WPZS & WQNC "Praise" explodes to 5.7 (+1.9), rocketing from #14 to #5. "Praise" reached the five-share level twice before – January 2013 (5.2) and October 2012 (5.0), but never as high as 5.7. The market's steepest decline for August is the -1.6 by Columbia Bible College-owned contemporary Christian WRCM (4.1 – 2.5, #11 – #15). In July, "New Life 91.9″ improved from #16 (June) to #11 with that 4.1, the station's strongest-ever (6+) PPM stat.
- Pittsburgh – This time last month, we mentioned that the long-suffering Pittsburgh Pirates were on their way to what has been a rarity for the NL Central team in the past 20 years – a winning season. With that success comes strong ratings for CBS Radio-owned Pirates flagship KDKA-FM "93-7 The Fan," which posted a +.9 (June-July, 6+) to place seventh. Now, there is even stronger news as "The Fan" registers a +1.3. In addition to being good for fifth-place, 6.5 (6+) is KDKA-FM's best-ever PPM stat. While co-owned WDSY "Pittsburgh's Country Y 108″ remains #1 for the second straight month, it is down seven-tenths (6+) from 9.3 to 8.6. Y108's 9.3 in July was its highest (6+) PPM share.
- San Antonio – Cox Media Group classic hits KONO (#3) improves by eight-tenths and hits a 7.0 share (6+) for the first time since October 2011. Conversely, taking eight-tenths declines are Univision rhythmic CHR KBBT "The Beat" (6.6 – 5.8, #5) and Border Media adult hits KJXK "Jack" (4.1 – 3.3, #12).
- Cincinnati – After a -1.2 slide to 12.0 (June-July, 6+), Clear Channel-owned Cincinnati Reds flagship WLW bounces back big-time by gaining it all back and remains at #1 with a lofty 13.2. Ironically though, WLW's +1.2 is not this market's most significant (6+) month-month increase. That honor goes to Radio One's newly-launched WOSL. Over the last seven PPM monthlies the station – then as sports WCFN – could go no higher than .2, but urban-rhythmic "Old School 100.3″ has a +1.4 to 1.5 (#18). Despite a hefty -1.3 from 8.0 – 6.7 (6+), Hubbard hot AC WKRQ "Q102″ takes a modest slip from #3 in July to #4.
- Cleveland – Not only is Clear Channel classic hits WMJI "Majic 105.7″ #1 for the 16th straight monthly, its +.8 elevates the station to 10.3. It is the first time "Majic" is back in double-digits (6+) since March. Its April-July results were 9.7 – 9.8 – 9.8 – 9.5. CHR sibling WAKS "Kiss-FM," though takes a six-tenths fall to 4.1. "Kiss" had been at 4.7 the past two months (June-July); despite the -.6, it remains at #11.
- Salt Lake City – Consistency marked KNRS' last four trends: 5.8 – 5.6 – 5.6 – 5.8 (April-July, 6+); however, the Clear Channel talk outlet tacks on six-tenths to 6.4 as it inches up from #3 in July to #2. On the heels of a robust +1.5 to 5.7 (June-July, 6+), Cumulus country outlet KUBL "The Bull" adds another half-share (6.2, #4). Following its early-July transition from mainstream adult contemporary to hot AC, KUBL cluster-mate KBEE "B 98.7″ drops eight -tenths (2.9 – 2.1, 6+), stumbling from #14 in July to #19.
- Las Vegas – This is the third straight progressive trend for Beasley adult hits KVGS "Bob-FM" and the second successive one of +.6 (3.1 – 3.4 – 4.0 – 4.6, May-August, 6+). Over that stretch, "Bob-FM" has advanced from #15 all the way to #5 in August. On the other hand, Clear Channel's KWNR is down for the third consecutive month – and this time, it is by 1.2 shares (2.9 – 1.7), which takes "Vegas Country" out of the top 20 (#18 to #21).
- Kansas City – Many significant month-month shifts can be found here, including the largest (6+) advance in any of the 36 PPM markets released thus far. Specifically, it is Northwestern College-owned contemporary Christian KJNW, which commencing this past March, began a negative streak that read: 3.0 – 2.7 – 2.6 – 2.2 – 2.1. That changes emphatically in August though as July's 2.1 (6+) more than doubles to 4.4 (+2.3). Not only that, "Life 88.5″ zooms from #17 to #9. Kansas City Royals flagship – Entercom's KCSP "610 Sports" – improves by one full-share (3.5 – 4.5, #8) and co-owned country WDAF-FM "The Wolf" (#4) is +.8, a strong comeback after June-July's -.9. Not as lucky though is cluster-mate (alternative) KRBZ "The Buzz," which had three straight up trends (2.8 – 4.0 – 4.9 – 5.2, April-July, 6+), but drops a full-share (4.2, #12). The market's top three remains intact from July, however, each one is down by at least six-tenths month-month (6+), including Wilks country frontrunner KFKF (9.3 – 7.9, -1.4).
- Orlando - With an impressive +1.1 (July-August, 6+) Cox Media Group country WWKA "K92-3″ evicts CBS Radio classic hits WOCL "Sunny FM" (7.2 – 6.8, #2) from the top spot. WWKA sibling WDBO-FM had put together five straight positive trends (2.9 – 3.0 – 3.5 – 3.8 – 4.3 – 5.8, 6+), but that ended with an exclamation point as the talk outlet is off by 1.8 shares to 4.0, dropping from sixth in July to thirteenth.
Mad Social Networking Skills. Noted digital radio consultant and RadioInfo columnist Chris Miller tackles the question, "So what is it that differentiates 'mad' social networking skills from 'casual' skills, or just plain competency?" Does it involve video shooting and editing, coding, HTML, or actual IT knowledge? In a new column posted today (9/9) Miller writes, "There's more to being a good jock than listening to yourself talk. There's more to being a good sales manager than just knowing a lot of clients. And, there's more to having 'mad' social networking skills than being passionate about posting a ton of stuff!" He goes through five levels to which truly effective social networking skills must rise to be truly effective. They are: 1) Know your target; 2) Know how to talk and listen to your target; 3) Learn how to write well and with style; 4) Understand what fits and doesn't fit in terms of actual content; and 5) Actively remain engaged to know if your message is reaching the target. To read Chris Miller's entire column, please click here.
Cumulus Media Adds 'Nash' Branding to Six Country O&Os. Effective immediately, KAMO, Fayetteville, Arkansas; KXKC, La Fayette, Louisiana; WMDH, Muncie, Indiana; WLFF, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; WFYR, Peoria, Illinois; and WJCL, Savannah, Georgia are all branded as "Nash FM" both on air and in their web presences. In a statement, Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey says, "Following our debut of the 'Nash FM' brand earlier this year, we're excited about expanding 'Nash' to more radio stations as well as bringing 'Nash' content to other forms of media including video and magazines. Our listeners and advertisers will continue to benefit from the variety of on-air and off-air country lifestyle content opportunities associated with the 'Nash' brand."
Mike Ondayko Exits Classic Rocker WZBA, Baltimore. Baltimore radio pro Mike Ondayko is no longer the PM drive host at Shamrock Communications' classic rock WZBA "100.7 The Bay." Ondayko tells RadioInfo he was given the "we want to go in a different direction" reason for his dismissal from the station. Prior to his work at WZBA, Ondayko served stints at CBS Radio in Baltimore and was morning co- host for many years at "98 Rock" as "Mark" of the Kirk, Mark and Lopez show. Mike says he's ready to work and has an extensive background in active rock, classic rock and talk formats and has a programming history as well. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Carey Edwards Promoted to APD/MD at 'Y100' in San Antonio. Carey Edwards joined Cox Media Group's country KCYY, San Antonio last month to serve as PM drive host. Now, he's upped to assistant program director and music director serving under new PD Jeff Garrison. He came to "Y100" from Sandusky Radio's Seattle operations where he programmed AC KRWM "Warm 106.9."
Fargo's '101.9 Talk FM' Flips Back to Rock. When the sale of KRWK, Fargo to Midwest Communications was announced earlier this year, reports from sources inside the operation hinted that it was likely the station would not remain a talk outlet when new ownership took over and that turned out to be true as the station became "Rock 102" on Sunday. Scotch, Tank & Lucy are in for mornings at the station.
CBS Radio's WOGL, Philadelphia Helps Raise $662,000 for Children's Miracle Network. The "98.1 WOGL Loves Our Kids Radiothon driven by Philadelphia Area Mazda Dealers" raised $662,428.33 in two days for The Children's Miracle Network at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. CBS Radio reports that in the past 12 years, the classic hits station has helped raise $6,247,185.33 for Children's Hospital. The radiothon aired Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 on WOGL-FM. Donations were taken by phone, online and in person. It was broadcast live from the Ryan Seacrest Foundation's "Seacrest Studios" located in the Colket Atrium at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Pictured here are WOGL hosts Ross Brittain (left) and Valerie Knight (second from left) of the "Breakfast Club" presenting the check for $662,428.33 to Children's Hospital VP and chief development officer Stuart Sullivan. Also pictured at right is WOGL's Frank Lewis (right).
Friday, July 26, 2013
Beasley 2013 Q2 Net Revenue Up 8.3%. A good quarter for Beasley Broadcast Group as the company announces second quarter net revenue was up 8.3% on revenue of $26.9 million (compared to $24.8 million during the same period a year ago) and same station net revenue rose 4.2%. Beasley notes that the increase "reflects strength in the company's Philadelphia, Fayetteville and Las Vegas market clusters, including the acquisition of KOAS-FM in Las Vegas during the 2012 third quarter." In a statement chairman and CEO George Beasley says, "Beasley Broadcast Group generated its fourth consecutive period of top line growth as second quarter net revenue rose 8.3% and same station net revenue increased 4.2%. The increase in second quarter revenue reflects strong national and digital revenue growth which contributed to strength in several market clusters including Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Ft. Myers and Augusta. Overall, for our five markets that report to Miller Kaplan — which represent approximately 75% of our total second quarter revenue – Beasley station clusters grew revenue by 8.4% while the total revenue for all reporting radio stations in these markets declined by 2.4% for the quarter. We attribute our out-performance to our organization-wide focus on strong core programming and targeted localism, both of which are contributing to the Company's ratings strength in its markets. Notwithstanding the solid revenue growth, comparisons of our other financial metrics with the year-ago period are clouded due to the operating expense credit in last year's second quarter, and certain charges in the 2013 second quarter including a loss on the early extinguishment of debt and a prepayment fee incurred in connection with the refinancing of our second lien debt. In addition, recent initiatives in the areas of sales, programming and the further expansion of our digital offerings are expected to drive long-term revenue growth, but are resulting in higher operating expenses on a short-term basis."
SiriusXM Reports Q2 2013 Numbers; Net Subscribers and Revenue Both Up. Satcaster SiriusXM reported second quarter figures for 2013 on Thursday, July 25 and CEO Jim Meyer said the company delivered more than 715,000 in net subscriber additions during the quarter to bring the company's total paid subscriber tally over the 25 million threshold. Meyer also said the revenue for the quarter — $940 million – was up double digits. The company reports that factory-installed SiriusXM radios are now in 54.5 million automobiles and Meyer says he expects that figure to hit 100 million by the end of 2017. Regarding developing technology, Meyers stated, "We also continue to make significant progress in developing our next generation connected-car platform and in driving our Telematics business. During the second quarter we launched an in-car IP streaming app with Ford on the same platform. This feature enables Ford customers to have two-way services such as Sirius XM on-demand and personalized music through MyXM. It is a first step in creating an in-vehicle experience that harnesses both satellite and IT. Our effort with Ford is just the beginning and we are holding discussions with all of the major OEMs about including their app on their platforms. Ultimately, we believe that merging satellite and IP connectivity in the car will provide a superior service for subscribers." Thanks to Seeking Alpha for the conference call transcript. You can check out the entire call here.
Congressman Mel Watt to File Performance Tax Bill. North Carolina Democrat Congressman Mel Watt introduced a performance tax bill in 2009 but it didn't get very far. Now, the congressman states he will try again and introduce a bill that would require radio stations to pay royalties on the copyrighted performances. The National Association of Broadcasters swiftly moved to speak out against the yet-to-be-filed bill, saying, "NAB strongly opposes a new performance tax that would kill jobs at America's hometown radio stations while diverting millions of dollars to offshore record labels. We continue to support private, company-by-company negotiations that are driven by the free market, as is reflected by recent deals between broadcast radio stations and independent music labels. We appreciate the support of 154 members of Congress who know that local radio remains the premiere platform for exposing new music and generating sales for record labels." The NAB is referring to the numerous deals recently signed by companies including Clear Channel, Entercom and Beasley Broadcasting. Congressman Watt has stated in the past that it "is unfair to performers for radio stations to continue to make commercial use of music recorded by performers without working out a fair method of compensating performers for the use of their property." But as the NAB alludes to in the above statement, many performers do not own the copyright to the performance, and oftentimes it is the record company itself that retains that copyright.
Scott Gaines Named Operations Manager at Townsquare's Tyler, Texas Cluster. Coming off his most recent gig as morning host of the Dial Global products "Country Today" and "Country Gold Today," Scott Gaines becomes OM at Townsquare Media's Tyler cluster that includes country KNUE, hot AC KTYL "Mix 93.1," rock KKTX "96X" and urban contemporary KISX "Hot 107.3 Jamz." He's also in charge of the East Texas Sports Network. Regional vice president and general manager Johnny Lathrop says, "Scott's background and passion for the business was a perfect fit for what we wanted in Tyler-Longview to grow our heritage brands. We're excited to get him in the building!" Gaines comments, "Townsquare Media has the same vision and drive to move the stations to the next level of success and getting to work with Townsquare SVP of programming Kurt Johnson again is exciting. I am thrilled to be working with Johnny and everyone in the building." Gaines fills the slot left open by Jeff Evans who exited to program Christian contemporary WAKW, Cincinnati.
'Special K' Gone from '103.5 Kiss FM' in Chicago. The constant "trickle" of low-profile dismissals from Clear Channel stations across the country continues as Scott Corchin – known on air as Scotty Kay and Special K – exits the company's CHR WKSC, Chicago "103.5 Kiss FM" where he was evening personality and music director. According to Chicagoland Radio and Media, the move is interesting as his "ratings were beating those of rival WBBM-FM 'B96' in the all ages numbers, the 25-54 demographic, and the stations' target demo of 18-34 year olds." There's no word from Corchin or Clear Channel on the change but weekend talent EricZ is hosting the evening show. It's assumed the move is a budgetary one.
21 Years and Counting for Bob & Sheri. The AC morning duo joined WLNK, Charlotte in 1992 and it looks like they'll be around for at least a few more years as Greater Media announces it has signed Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch to a multi-year contract extension. Greater Media VP and market manager Rick Feinblatt says, "Bob and Sheri are truly one of the best morning shows in the country. We look forward to having them entertain our valued Charlotte listeners for years to come." In addition to WLNK, the Bob & Sheri program is syndicated to stations in 42 other markets as well as being heard on the American Forces Network.
Santi Deoleo Joins 'Ramiro's House' on WJMN, Boston. The former producer at Clear Channel's hip hop "JAM'N 94.5" becomes part of the morning drive "Ramiro's House" alongside star Ramiro Torres and co-host Ashlee Feldman. Deoleo first joined "JAM'N 94.5" in 2000 while earning a degree in Communications from Endicott College in nearby Beverly. He was promoted to associate producer in 2003. Deoleo advanced through the ranks and was appointed executive producer of the station's top-rated morning program in 2007. He commonly made guest on-air appearances on the morning program under the alias of Krazy Kulo. In addition to his radio work, he founded Modus Collection, a chess-inspired line of men's and women's apparel.
CC's 'WiLD 95.5' West Palm Beach Adds Elvis Duran for Mornings. With the long-running KVJ Show — Kevin Rolston, Virginia Sinicki and Jason Pennington – headed to Cox Media Group's hot AC WFLC, Miami, Clear Channel fills the morning drive slot at CHR WLDI "WiLD 95.5" with Premiere Networks' New York-based, nationally syndicated Elvis Duran show. Elvis Duran adds another Florida station to his growing affiliate base as the show will also be heard on the company's WEOW, Key West "WoW 92.7" as of Monday, July 29.
Don Goodman Is New PM Drive Host at KJNW, Kansas City. Northwestern Media's Christian contemporary KJNW, Kansas City "Life 88.5"announces Don Goodman is the new PM drive host at the station. Goodman comes to Northwestern Media from his most recent position with Spokane, Washington-based Positive Life Radio where he served both on air and in the programming department. In a statement, "Life 88.5" content director Tom Greene says, "We are so excited to have Don joining the 'Life 88.5' team! I think our listeners are going to be truly blessed when they listen to him on the drive home each afternoon!"
Rock WMZK, Wausau, Wisconsin "Z104" Adds Envision's 'Classic Rock Live.' Envision Radio Networks announces that the two-hour weekend show "Classic Rock Live" – the program that features recorded live performances and hosted by rock radio legend Pierre Robert – is added to the program schedule at "Z104." WMZK program director and brand manager Bill Swift says, "It doesn't matter if you've been to one or 100 live shows. Everyone has a memory of his or her favorite concert. Whether it was the music or the friends you were with, live concerts are events we look forward to and memories we cherish. 'Classic Rock Live' invokes those feelings every week." Envision says, "'Classic Rock Live' is the first 'concert' radio show to adapt to the way people listen to music today by incorporating 10 or more live performances from a variety of artists every hour, featuring rare and exclusive live versions of rock classics from such artists as Tom Petty, Aerosmith, The Who, U2, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan."
Cumulus Media's KNRQ, Eugene, Oregon Moves to 103.7 Signal. Cumulus Media's rock KNRQ will leave its 97.7 frequency on Sunday, July 28 and move up the dial to the 103.7 frequency that was formerly the home of Educational Media Foundation's Christian KXPC licensed to Lebanon, Oregon. The move is part of a swap of signals with EMF and the 103.7 signal has been moved south to the heart of the Eugene market while the 97.7 signal is moving north to the Portland market.
Mark Panetta Launches Clear Riffles Marketing and Research Agency. Former DMR Interactive senior vice president of marketing strategy Mark Panetta (who spent 17 years with the Cincinnati-based strategic marketing consultancy) announces the launch of Clear Riffles – a new marketing and research agency. Panetta says the reason for building his new venture is that "companies who specialize in direct marketing for radio have been more focused on the vehicle and the destination than on the content they deliver. That is, they spend all their time on WHERE and HOW to advertise and little on WHAT TO SAY. Yet, in the most successful advertising campaigns of the recent decade – Apple vs. PC, The Geico Gecko, Target Stores rebranding, etc. – it's the perfectly executed message that mattered most. Success is the result of developing a solid strategy based on understanding consumer perceptions and needs. When you get that right, powerful creative can follow. Where and how you advertise is then a matter of mechanics." Panetta says Clear Riffles was founded to fill the creative void by designing radio marketing campaigns that truly connect radio stations with today's listeners. He states this is accomplished with more emphasis on the creative process starting with proprietary research that illuminates current consumer views and attitudes. And he adds, "It's the hard work others in our field are not set up or qualified to do." Panetta can be reached at 470-239-3583 or emailed at email@example.com.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Clear Channel's Elvis Duran to Debut New Austin Mahone Single Tomorrow. The Premiere Networks nationally syndicated Elvis Duran morning show will debut the new single, "What About Love," from teen sensation Austin Mahone on Friday morning. Mahone's appearance on the program is part of a deal between Clear Channel and Universal Music Group on multi-platform campaign that includes a live performance at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City and a cross-country promotional tour. Clear Channel will also introduce listeners to Mahone's new single throughout the day on its CHR stations nationwide and fans will be able to listen to the single on station websites and on iHeartRadio, which will feature a link to listen to the new single on-demand. Elvis Duran says, "We knew after his first visit to our show Austin was on his way to stardom. What an honor to have him on our show while we world premiere his new single. His life is about to change." Following the world premiere of "What About Love," Z100 will host a live chat, featuring an intimate performance with Mahone at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City Friday evening at 9:00 pm ET. The multi-platform campaign will include a 10-city promotional tour offering listeners the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences with Mahone throughout the summer.
TALK SHOW HOSTS (and Quite a Few Key Music Radio People) DESCEND ON GOTHAM! Talkers New York 2013 Takes Place in the Big Apple Today (6/6). The 16th annual installment of RadioInfo's sister trade publication, TALKERS magazine's annual convention takes place in New York City today. Featuring a roster of more than 55 speakers, the event formerly known as "The New Media Seminar" has been sold out since May 1 – a record-breaking 37 days in advance. The entire agenda will be broadcast live and raw in real time on TalkersRadio between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm today. To access TalkersRadio, click here. To see the latest up to-the-minute agenda, click here. "We are very pleased to be able to broadcast this event on TalkersRadio," says publisher Michael Harrison, "especially since it was such an early sellout." Harrison adds, "This will be the first official broadcast on TalkersRadio, our new internet streaming talk radio station. It will give our readers, who could not attend, a gavel-to-gavel ear on the proceedings. We are excited to do this." TalkersRadio is powered by Backbone Networks Corporation. Of particular interest to music radio people will be an inspirational performance of the Lee Greenwood anthem "Proud to Be an American" by recording artist Tora Fisher scheduled to take place at approximately 2:00 pm today. Also, during that same hour a key moment will be the presentation of the Humanitarian of the Year Award to Clear Channel VP of Programming Clay Hunnicutt for his work in helping the families of wounded servicemen and women via his support of the Fisher House Foundation of which Tora Fisher is also official spokesperson.
Premiere Networks Launches "Evolution" EDM Show on 80 Stations. Premiere Networks announces "Evolution with Pete Tong" – a one-hour, weekly program featuring the iconic British DJ behind BBC Radio 1's renowned "Pete Tong Show" and the "Essential Mix" radio show, and host of "All Gone Pete Tong," is available to stations across the country. Tong is heard daily on Clear Channel's EDM stations "Evolution 101.7" in Boston and "Evolution 93.5" in Miami, as well as on iHeartRadio's Evolution channel. Each week on "Evolution with Pete Tong," host Tong showcases the best music from the biggest DJs and dance music producers in the world, such as Swedish House Mafia, deadmau5, Luciano, Richie Hawtin, Calvin Harris, and others. Tong also counts down a weekly chart of the USA's favorite dance tracks, presents his essential new tune of the week, and features guest mixes from EDM's biggest stars.
CBS Corp. Announces Joseph Ianniello Named COO. CBS Corp. president and CEO Leslie Moonves announces chief financial officer Joseph Ianniello has been named chief operating office for the company. In this new role he'll still hold financial operation responsibilities but will join the negotiating team on content deals with pay TV and streaming providers. In a statement, Moonves says, "He's been a game-changing CFO, but he's also so much more than that. He is a tough negotiator, a great manager, and someone who brings energy, passion and a great sense of teamwork to anything he does. He is also someone who has developed incredible trust and admiration on Wall Street, with our shareholders, our board of directors and my superb senior management team, of which he is an integral part. I am proud to promote Joe to this new position, which not only recognizes the many contributions he has already made, but sets him up for all the great work yet to be done."
Keith Hastings Named PD at KISS, San Antonio. Cox Media Group announces Keith Hastings is named program director at classic rock KISS, San Antonio. Hastings had been programming Greater Media's classic rock WCSX, Detroit on a consultancy basis beginning in the fall of 2012 and he was named the PD of the station in February. Now, he exits the Motor City to take charge of KISS. CMG vice president and market manager Dan Lawrie says, "KISS is one of the legendary rock brands in the nation and I'm excited to have one of the best rock programmers in Keith Hastings take the station to the next level. Keith brings strong leadership, creativity and the ability to develop great talent – assets that will help grow the Billy Madison morning show and the station as a whole."
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Lisa Kitchener exits Triton Media where she's been VP of affiliate sales for the past four years to join Clear Channel as general sales manager for WFLA and the Florida News Network…..Pam Ciaburri is named news and traffic reporter on the Chaz & AJ show that airs on Connoisseur Media's WPLR, New Haven and WFOX, Norwalk, Connecticut. She is replacing Megan Doll who's been with WPLR for 20 years…..Tanner becomes the morning drive host at Entercom's hot AC KBZC, Sacramento "Star 106.5" beginning June 17. Tanner most recently was morning drive personality on WFTX-TV, Fort Myers…..Jeremy Young is named afternoon host on Cumulus Media's country KAMO, Fayetteville, Arkansas. He'll also have weekend duties on the company's CHR KMCK…..Northshire Communications' alternative WEQX, Manchester, Vermont names Jason Keller afternoon drive host and production director; Kim Neaton becomes midday host and music coordinator; and David "Duncan" Virr becomes evening host.
Radio Mercury Winners Celebrated. The 22nd annual reception for the Radio Mercury Awards took place at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday, June 5. This year's Best of Show Award was given to Barton F. Graf 9000 LLC for their radio campaign, "A Long Day of Childhood" for Ragu/Unilever. Pictured here (from l-r) are: Bill Cimino, Y&R Midwest; Dave Suarez and Danny Gonzalez, Barton F. Graf 9000 LLC; Erica Farber, RAB; and Gerry Graf, Barton F. Graf 9000 LLC. This year's event was produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau and presented by Clear Channel Media & Entertainment. Speaking about the Best of Show winner, Y&R Midwest chief creative officer Bill Cimino said, "The work from Barton F. Graf 9000 was the standout radio creative, especially the Ragu campaign, and the Integrated Little Caesars campaign." Cimino served as chief judge for this year's Radio Mercury Awards. RAB CEO Erica Farber stated, "All of tonight's winners epitomize the level and standard of excellence that we always hope to award at the Radio Mercury Awards. These winning spots and campaigns are true testaments to radio's ability to engage consumers, build brands and inspire the next generation of creative minds."
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Journal Broadcast Group's Adult Hits "94.5 The Lake" in Milwaukee Adds Danny Clayton to the Morning Show. Veteran Milwaukee radio personality Danny Clayton is joining the morning show at Journal's adult hits WLWK "94.5 The Lake" beginning Monday, February 18. Clayton will be joined by co-hosts Gretchen Bartlett, who has hosted the morning drive for 'The Lake' since last April; Vince Vitrano, news anchor on "TODAY'S TMJ4" morning news; and Time-Saver Traffic host Andi Miller. Clayton worked at the station for almost 20 years when its calls were WKTI. He also worked at the former WFZH (now Christian contemporary WLVE) as morning host and PD. For the past few years he has worked in marketing at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and as general manager for K-Nation Entertainment. Since last summer he also has been covering weekends and vacation shifts on "94.5 The Lake." Program director John Roberts says, "'The Lake' is a unique radio station because of the variety of music and our commitment to always make sure that music is 'center stage.' Now that we're evolving to a more full-fledged morning show, we need a larger, well-rounded morning show team. Danny definitely has the talent and experience to engage our audience every morning while also embracing The Lake's music-based concept. I can't wait to hear him leading the new morning team's entertainment and information presentation."
Maire Mason to GSM Post at WNSH, New York "NASH 94.7" Cumulus Media announces sales and management pro Maire Mason – CBS Radio, Univision, Interep – who most recently worked for Merlin Media as director of sales for its "FM News 101.9" is named general sales manager at the new country outlet "Nash94.7." In a statement, Mason says, "I am enormously excited about building the 'Nash' sales team and developing long-lasting relationships with our advertising partners. The country format exudes fun, listener involvement and total backing by their artists, how can you not get involved?"
More RadioInfo Career Moves. At CBS Radio Cleveland, Tim Richards (pictured at left) moves down the hall from hot AC WQAL "Q104" where he was doing middays and serving as assistant PD and music director, to sister AC WDOK "New 102" where he's partnering with Jen Toohey (pictured at right) for mornings. In announcing the move on its website, the station notes that Richards and Toohey used to date. Richards says, "I am very excited for this new opportunity to co-host the morning show on 'New 102.' This is an exciting time and I can't wait to see what the future holds." Toohey says, "Tim and I have a past – and now we have a future. We've worked together for many years and have a mutual respect for each other's broadcasting skills. I'm excited – this is going to be fun."…..Federated Media ups assistant program director, music director and afternoon jock Dave Michaels to PD for its country WQHK, Ft. Wayne "K105." Michaels has been serving as interim programmer since the exit of Rob Kelley late last year…..Programmer and air personality Ponch is upped to national vice president of promotions and brand management for Wilks. Ponch has served the company as program director for its CHR KMXV, Kansas City "Mix 93.3" Ponch's new responsibilities will include developing national promotions, creating content and NTR opportunities and well as working with PDs and air talent.
EAS LESSON: Protect Your Station from Hackers. By now, you have obviously heard that there was an EAS hack at a TV station the other day. It is the buzz of the industry. An alert went out about a zombie attack. Now, before anyone goes off about EAS, it should be noted that the CAP feed was not affected. This appears to be strictly a case of computer network security. And before we go deeper, it should be stated that when something like this happens, it is only natural that it becomes a news story. And news stories require actualities. If something goes awry with EAS, please keep in mind that it is okay to play the actual audio message that went out (although not advisable) – but it CANNOT contain the EAS data bursts or the two-tone alert signal. It is illegal to transmit those outside of an actual EAS activation or test, per FCC regulation 47 CFR 11.45. Back to the hack. It appears that someone hacked into the computer network of the TV station where the zombie alert originated. More disturbing, the hacker logged into the EAS encoder/decoder, planted an audio file, and sent the test. Consider the implications of this if the hacker had originated a National Emergency code. Any station monitoring the TV station would have had their air seized because of the nature of the alert – and, besides disconnecting the equipment, could not do anything about it. You do not have the option to abort a National Emergency. Noted radio engineer Tom Ray, president of Tom Ray Consulting, – who joins RadioInfo today (2/14) as technical editor – offers his educated take on the "Zombie Hack" and offers counsel on how to protect your station from similar breaches in computer security. Read Tom Ray's article here.
Merlin Media's "Q87.7" Chicago Adds EDM Show. "Electric Playground" airs early Sunday mornings – from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 am – and is a partnership between Merlin Media's WKQX, Chicago and DJs Andre Solaris and Nosmo. Electronic dance music is a very popular genre for young demos – late teens through early 20s – and RadioInfo expects to see many more alternative stations add EDM programming to their lineups. "Q87.7" program director PJ says, "EDM is massive. From sold-out, multi-day festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival and Ultra Music Fest, to the bright spotlight shone upon it via the Perry Farrell Stage at Lollapalooza, to the commercial success it's finding in promotional campaigns for things like ESPN's X Games, this music is a big part of our audience's life. Adding a show of this type is only natural."
Do You Sound "CompuServe" to Smartphone Users? Radio consultant and RadioInfo columnist Holland Cooke says that in his travels he hears radio stations all across the country talk about their websites and digital activities in archaic 1990s terms. He advises that promos for your station's website should end, not begin, by plugging the site. He points out that many stations still discuss their website as if simply having a website is a big deal. Most importantly, he explains that people are way too busy with increasingly shortened attention spans to go to a website to peruse it for its own sake. You MUST give them a specific reason to go there every time you mention it. Find out more about placing your station's website in a 2013 context by reading Holland Cooke's article here.
CBS Radio's "103.7 Lite FM" Dallas Sends Massive Trove of Valentines to Sandy Hook Elementary. When KVIL, Dallas morning host Tony Zazza asked listeners of the AC station to send Valentines for the kids at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, he thought he'd get a few hundred. But Zazza says, "It turned into a mountain of love from our giving listeners to these amazing kids and faculty at Sandy Hook. Even people in New Jersey and Louisiana heard about Hearts of Hope and sent in Valentines." Zazza states that he created the effort to remind the children who survived the tragic shootings that they are still remembered and loved. The first 10,000 cards have already been sent to the school, but with more still arriving in the mail each day, additional shipments will soon be sent. "They may be a little 'tardy,' but they'll still bring smiles to children's faces in Newtown." Pictured here are (from l-r) staffers John Andersen, David Rancken and Zazza.
Entercom's "Mix 94.7" Austin Delivers Valentines to Dell Children's Hospital. The Entercom hot AC station is continuing its tradition of bringing Valentines to kids in local hospitals, shelters, and foster homes around Austin to bring the joy of receiving Valentine's Day cards to kids who will not get to experience it with their peers and class mates! KAMX "Mix 94.7" received thousands of handmade cards from listeners, local schools and community groups. The "Mix 94.7" street team, along with midday personality Heather Rivera (third from left) are delivering to locations and children's hospitals around the region including Dell Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Safe Place, and Center for Child protection to name a few. Marketing and promotions director Aaron Hurd says, "The response has been incredible and the halls have been filled with Valentine love from the community. 'Mix 94.7' listeners are going to make a lot of kids happy this Valentine's Day. Everyone remembers those times as a kid and opening up all the Valentines at the end of the day! It's very exciting to bring the smiles and joy of getting a Valentine to kids in Austin who won't get that chance at school!"
KPNT, St. Louis Celebrates 20 Years of "The Point" with Another "Pointfest." Emmis alternative rocker KPNT, St. Louis is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the format and is announcing the lineup for the 31st "Pointfest" to take place at the Verizon Ampitheater on May 12. Acts include: Alice in Chains, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, Bullet for My Valentine, Volbeat, Hollywood Undead, Sick Puppies, Halestorm, P.O.D., Stardog Champion, and Bloodnstuff.
Premiere Shuffles Elvis Duran into Bobby Bones' Slot onto "Z107.7" in St. Louis. As the February 25 switch from CHR to country looms for Premiere Networks nationally syndicated personality Bobby Bones, another of his CHR affiliates flips over to the company's "Z100" New York-based Elvis Duran program. Clear Channel's KSLZ, St. Louis "Z107.7" begins airing best-of Elvis Duran programming all next week in anticipation of the live program beginning Monday, February 25.


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Exercise the average football player who has all the medical experts of health helping him perform, lives 51 years and the average couch potato lives 78. Does exercise the answer for health? If so there is something they are not telling you. Dieting as people more and more go on diets they get fatter and fatter. The whole diet protocol is not working. The more people who give up on eating fats, the fatter they get. The average nutritionist has no idea of what is going on they are only fed information supplied by the medical system who are not doing a very good job. They done a billion dollar study of the nutritional needs of animals and came up with food that not only eliminated most ailments it also lengthened the life span. If you gave your dog table scraps your Vet. would say are you trying to kill your dog because it does not have the nutrition the dog needs. Your dog is getting better food than your children. |
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- Posted by konrad___far_north (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 23:25
Even if they've never exercised, the middle-aged and older can still benefit by beginning now. Experts say sedentary people will actually fare better in percentage gains relative to active people, since they're starting from zero. "It doesn't matter how old you are," says Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging in Vancouver, British Columbia. "It's never too late to start exercising." |
Here is a link that might be useful: Exercise Is Healthy, but Does It Make You Live Longer?
- Posted by konrad___far_north (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 23:31
Not so much on dieating, I believe in just eat right... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Eating Right
We need 90 different things in our diet and most diets are lacking in some. The idea of not eating cholesterol is crazy because are brains are cholesterol and we need cholesterol for most all function in the body. It is now know that using cholesterol lowing drugs are the cause of Alzheimer. Most people who have something to sell. I don't trust but I think this guy is an exception. Here is a video that you might find interesting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9lLP-KzCZE |
- Posted by konrad___far_north (My Page) on Wed, Feb 27, 13 at 23:00
Yeah,..I watched it a bit, thank you for this link. Again, like everybody else who do talks, they're usually selling something, same here. I couldn't agree with him on some of the topics, I'm sure, on some levels he's right on. |
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Morning all.
Those nerves I mentioned yesterday, they came back. With a vengeance. During the last 15 minutes when we inexplicably allowed the worst Villa team I've seen in years back into the game, my poor innards were treated to a maelstrom of curious sounds and pained exhausts. Before the game I'd actually settled down and was prepared to enjoy a pleasant evening's viewing. After that glorious 59 second period in which Giroud and Wilshere netted superb goals, any remnants of terror washed away absolutely. Or so I thought.
Oh, Arsenal, how you love to torment me.
When reviewing Arsenal, it's often easy to point our certain areas where you believed improved could be made and end up sounding churlish. We came through an away fixture with three points and that's all that matters. Continue reading


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Dragonette at Larimer Lounge, 9/21/12
Cory Lamz Dragonette's Martina Sorbara mystified fans during the band's second visit to Denver last night.
The Larimer Lounge wore three sizes too small on Dragonette last night. The Canadian band, which stopped at the Larimer Lounge for their first Denver show three years ago, put on a show that rock n' rolled too hard for the constraints of the venue this time around: That's why it was so intimate, so good.
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Martina Sorbara, the singer and tour-de-force of Dragonette, brought out all the stops during a nearly two-hour set. She sang -- boy, did she sing -- she danced, and her stage charisma, especially in such a small space, was electric. For songs like "Easy" and "Run, Run, Run," it felt like she was singing to you and only you. For others, especially "Live In This City," it was as if all 200-plus attendees were marching their way to dance-rock revolution and Sorbara was leading the charge.
Dragonette cut through all its staples, opening the show with "I Get Around," its debut single and perhaps most well-aged track. It sat fine in line with songs from the new album, Bodyparts -- which made up most of the setlist -- and set the bar high for the rest of the evening. Bar a few technical difficulties, during which Sorbara entertained the crowd with her everywoman banter, the band most certainly rose to the Mile High occasion.
Cory Lamz Martina Sorbara and husband Dan Kurtz play alongside each other last night at the Larimer Lounge.
The walls shook as Sorbara's husband Dan Kurtz, who tickled the keyboards for most of the evening but also threw in some heavy guitar at points, transformed "Riot," a new song, into a great moment in pop history -- fans jumped, the floor shook, and never was it more clear that Dragonette had outgrown the Larimer Lounge. The track would have been more aptly named "Earthquake." "My Work Is Done," another new one, led a similar charge as drummer Joel Stouffer shredded his drumheads.
Other songs morphed into behemoths live as well. "My Legs" stomped along, and even if fans didn't know the words at the song's beginning, because it's a new one (and deserves to be a single), they were certainly singing the lyrics by the end -- lyrics that were oh so fun to belt in the darkness of the Larimer Lounge: "I can't stop my legs, my legs go out late dancing/I try to wash my face, my lips they put on makeup/My bodies got itself all dressed up/I'll pay for it tomorrow when I wake up."
The show wasn't all electro-rock stompers, though. "Easy" and "Run, Run, Run" saw Sorbara really belt as more dedicated fans joined in on the former for background "oohs." Yet Sorbara's show-stopping vocals really came out in the form of an a capella rendition of "Cuckoo" -- her wonderfully airy vocal carried throughout the Larimer Lounge, perfectly juxtaposing the harder, full-on, riff-led sounds of the previous song, "Fire In Your New Shoes" (which saw Sorbara on electric guitar).
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OCALA, Fla., October 21, 2013 — Few nations are of such great importance to the international community as Israel.
Since the Jewish state was founded during the years after World War II, it has often been regarded as a beacon of hope for the free world. Undoubtedly, this came about due to Israel being an outpost of Western values in a part of the world prone to ethno-religious tyranny.
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These days, however, many believe that Israel itself is promoting such tyranny.
This is publicly evidenced by the BDS movement, which calls for boycotts, disinvestments, and sanctions to be levied against Israel. Here in the United States, a great deal are unaware of what the impetus to BDS is, if they even know about the cause at all.
For quite awhile, Israel has been building settlements in the West Bank. Over the last several years, however, these settlements have grown rapidly in population. Despite the fact that young Israelis are increasingly leaving their country for economic purposes, they are being replaced by Diaspora Jews.
No small number of Diaspora Jews who choose to make aliyah — immigration to Israel — fall in line with Orthodox traditions. Younger native-born Israelis tend to be more theo-conservative than older generations, harboring pronounced anti-Arab viewpoints.
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In short, there is little promise on the horizon for Israel to end its settlement policies. As these settlements are constructed on Palestinian land, already anti-Israeli locals are angered even further.
BDS supporters hope that by placing external pressure on Israel, the settlement operations will be drastically altered. The nature of such a demand strikes to the heart of not only Israel's border arrangements, but its relations with Palestinians going back to the late 1940s.
Few journalists know about the Israel-Palestine situation as well as Jonathan Cook. British-born but currently living in Nazareth, he has much to report about life in the Holy Land.
So, if Israel were to adopt its pre-1967 borders, would this contribute to the peace process?
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"Of course, it would," Cook says to The Washington Times Communities. "If nothing else, it would show for the first time two things: one, that Israel is prepared to exhibit good faith towards the Palestinians and respect international law; and two, that it has finally decided to fix its borders. Those are also two reasons why I don't think we will see Israel adopt such a position.
"There is a further, implicit question underlying this one. Can a Palestinian state on 22 per cent of historic Palestine, separated into two cantons with no access to the sea, be a viable state?
"No, I don't think it can – at least not without remaining economically dependent on Israel and militarily vulnerable to it too. That, we should remember, also appears to have been the view of the international community when it tried to solve this problem more than 60 years ago.
"The United Nations Partition Plan of 1947 gave the Jewish minority 55 per cent of historic Palestine to create a Jewish state, while the Palestinians, the majority of the population, received 45 per cent for an Arab state.
"One doesn't have to believe the partition plan was fair – as most Palestinians don't – to understand that even the Western-centric UN of that time didn't imagine that a viable state could be created on 22 per cent of Palestine, or half of the 'Arab state' it conceived.
"That's why I have long maintained that ultimately a solution to the conflict will only be found when the international community helps the two sides to find common ground and shared interests and to create joint institutions. That's vaguely called the one-state solution but it could take many forms in practice."
Needless to mention, not everybody feels this way. Some believe that Palestinians cannot, and should not, be reasoned with.
Doni Kandel is an American-born Israeli columnist who writes for TWTC. In a recent article titled "Israel should have less respect for Palestinians", he said that "Palestine is not a country or a state, and being declared one by U.N. bodies does not make it one. The Palestinian Authority flag does not stand for a coungry or a state, but for an idea, and that idea has involved slaughtered Jews from the very beginning.
"The PA flag does not belong next to Israel's flag anywhere, let alone in the Knesset. The PA has done absolutely nothing to warrant the respect shown their flag in the seat of the Jewish state's government.
"The Palestinian Authority has done nothing but call for, and work towards, the eradication of the State of Israel and the slaughter of the Jewish people. Mahmoud Abbas was the deputy of PLO President and arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat. Changing the militant party's name from 'The Palestine Liberation Organization' to 'The Palestinian Authority' does nothing to wipe the gallons upon gallons of innocent Jewish blood off their hands."
Many claim that Israel's settlement policies directly encourage violence from Palestinian militants. Is this really the case?
"Yes, of course," states Cook. "If you came armed with a gun to my house and took it from me, and then forced me and my family to live in the shed at the end of the garden, you could hardly be surprised if I started making trouble for you. If I called the police and they said they couldn't help, you could hardly be surprised if I eventually decided to get a gun myself to threaten you back.
"If, when you saw I had a gun too, you produced a missile-launcher and then built a wall around the shed to imprison me, you could hardly be surprised if I used the tools I had to make primitive grenades and started lobbing them towards the house. None of this would prove how unreasonable I was, or how inherently violent."
In August, after news of Palestinians constructing a new city broke, Jonathan S. Tobin of Commentary wrote that "(c)ontrary to the claims of Israel's critics, if both sides continue doing as they are now and building at the same pace, peace won't be any easier or harder to reach in the future than it is now.
"The same boundaries will be there to be drawn with Jews and Arabs on Israel's side and Arabs only on the Palestinian side (as Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority have repeatedly made clear), then as they are now. The building of new settlements, whether Jews or Arabs populate them, won't stop peace if both peoples truly want it."
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