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Monday, February 10, 2014
WFAN, New York's Mike Francesa Show to Air on Cable's Fox Sports 1. According to a report by Neil Best in Newsday, sources indicate the cable TV simulcast of New York sports talk icon Mike Francesa's afternoon drive sports talk program will be Fox's fledgling Fox Sports 1 cable channel. The deal that had Francesa's program simulcast on the Fox-owned and Yankees-operated YES Network for the past 12 years ended last week and though the MSG Network was anticipated being the eventual destination for Francesa's show, the official news of the Fox Sports 1 deal could come sometime this week. Best writes that Fox presumably wants Francesa's show to help raise its visibility even though it's a New York-centric show. Interestingly, WEPN-FM's afternoon host Michael Kay is now seen in Francesa's old slot on YES and if Francesa does land on Fox Sports 1, the two shows will appear on side-by-side channels 69 and 70 on New York's Cablevision system.
Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch Radio Networks Outsource Affiliate Relations and Marketing to Compass Media Networks. Executive editor for the Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch Radio Networks John Wordock says in a memo to affiliate stations, "We are deeply committed to our audio business and appreciate our partnership with your station…The Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch Radio Networks will continue to provide the best money news coverage in the business, from Wall Street to Main Street to your street. Together, Dow Jones and Compass look forward to working with you and your station and we're both dedicated to providing top-notch customer service." This move to take the affiliate relations and marketing department out of house is not entirely unexpected after the cuts the company made in the fall eliminating executive positions within that department.
Mark Levin to Keynote Tea Party Anniversary Celebration. Nationally syndicated talk show host Mark Levin will serve as the keynote speaker at the five-year anniversary celebration of the Tea Party Patriots taking place in Washington, DC on February 27. Levin, whose program is syndicated by Cumulus Media Networks, says, "The Tea Party, which consists of millions of hard-working taxpayers, is to be celebrated not condemned. The ruling class must be trounced and its media cheerleaders must be exposed if the republic is to survive. The Tea Party is our only hope. It's a great honor to be asked to speak to such outstanding and courageous patriots." Other high-profile participants include: Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN), Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), and Jenny Beth Martin, co-founder of Tea Party Patriots.
Todd Schnitt: Not the Same-Old, Same-Old. Nationally syndicated talk show host Todd Schnitt credits his background in CHR radio and his passion for finding the topics that intrigue him that he believes will also intrigue his listeners for making his show a different-sounding sort of conservative talk radio show. TALKERS managing editor Mike Kinosian's profile of the man who worked for years as the successful "MJ Kelli" at Clear Channel's WFLZ, Tampa before branching into drive time talk radio at sister station WFLA delves into the mind of a personality working to grow his national program in the post-Sandra Fluke era. Schnitt says, "My feelings have been bolstered by many experts and consultants in the field regarding the burn on conservative talk radio…You hear the same pounding on Democrats and liberals every single day. It is to the point with a bunch of hosts in my space where you can pull one of their shows from last month and it would sound the same as what they are saying today. I have always approached a talk radio show so that it fits on any conservative radio station, but with more of an intrinsic entertainment value." Read Mike Kinosian's story here.
TALKERS Launches Three-Part Special Today, Tomorrow and Wednesday (2/10-12) Spotlighting Danno Wolkoff and Envision Networks. Like many people who go to college with a plan for what they want to do when they graduate, Danno Wolkoff went to Syracuse University with a goal of winding up in television production. Fate, and the prodding from senior management at MJI Broadcasting instead sent him in the direction of sales and affiliate relations. Wolkoff discovered he had a gift for sales, and doubled his income in one year. It was through sales and affiliate relations work that he climbed the corporate ladder at MJI, expanding and growing their sales offices nationwide. When Clear Channel acquired MJI and merged it into Premiere Radio Networks (now simply "Premiere Networks"), he became VP of affiliate relations. However, it wasn't long before he began to realize that the hands-on and creative approach he had at MJI wasn't translating to the growth concepts and business model of Premiere and Clear Channel. Wolkoff faced a career crossroads and would make a decision that would change his life and become an important source of programming and services for radio. His vision was "Envision Radio Networks," (now simply "Envision Networks") — a highly successful and forward-thinking company that creates over four dozen content products and services for radio stations and media outlets nationwide, customizing solutions for clients, producers and affiliates. It was a company literally founded after another syndication and programming company decided they had a good product that despite making money, didn't make enough money for their bottom line. What Wolkoff has accomplished in the span of just 10 years is inspiring and a textbook example of creating a force for productivity and jobs in an industry. He took the biggest gamble of his life, grabbing a program and three people laid off by an established firm that would become his largest competitor, and growing an independent syndication empire serving over 1,500 radio stations with everything from prep services to music shows, local news and information to weekend talk shows. His staff has grown over 20-fold in a decade to include an array of producers, salespeople and contract staffers researching, producing, creating and selling more than four-dozen products to radio stations in both the largest and smallest markets. Now known simply as Envision Networks (they dropped the word "Radio" this past week – more on that later) continues to not only grow, embracing new technology and catering to those needs, but in the process has become an independent force in syndication. In the words of Michael Harrison, "The emergence of special individuals like Danno Wolkoff is the force that propels an industry such as ours forward. I've seen this movie many times before. Danno is the kind of guy who has the makings of being a true giant 10 years down the pike, taking his place among the biggest of the big." To read part one of TALKERS special features correspondent Jeff McKay's extensive profile "The Vision of Envision: The Rise of Radio Syndication Entrepreneur Danno Wolkoff and an Emerging Independent Powerhouse" please click here.
CBS Reports Record Digital Traffic Month. It's a new record for a single month as CBS Local Digital Media reports its websites and mobile applications attracted 56.8 million unique users during January topping the previous all-time high of 50.6 million in April 2013. The January 2014 number was up 37% compared to a year ago. CBS Local is happy with its performance in this arena last year reporting year-to-year growth of 21% in average unique users per month. CBS Local Media COO Anton Guitano says, "Our continued integration of digital into all parts of our local business is yielding dividends. The great mobile presence our stations have via mobile websites, Radio.com and CBS Local apps creates a presence that gives the consumer a great user experience."
Lars Larson's Busy Week: Subbing for KVI's John Carlson; Keynoting Nevada Republican Dinner. There are few in the talk radio business who work harder than talk show host Lars Larson. Lars tells TALKERS that in addition to his regular radio programs – middays on Alpha Broadcasting's KXL, Portland and nationally syndicated from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET via Compass Media Networks – he's filling in on morning drive today and tomorrow (2/10-11) on KVI, Seattle for John Carlson. This evening he'll be hosting a station event for KXL and then heads to Reno on Thursday to do both regular shows from affiliate KKFT-FM before keynoting the Washoe County Republicans' annual Lincoln Dinner on Friday. Lars reports he'll be able to fly home in time on Friday to spend Valentine's weekend with his "very patient wife," Tina.
Michael Smerconish Jumps to CNN. The SiriusXM talk show host is leaving MSNBC and will join up with CNN for a role that includes regular appearances during the week providing analysis and commentary plus a weekly Saturday morning program, reports the Washington Posts's Eric Wemple. In a release, CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker says, "We are thrilled to have Michael join CNN. At a time when the cable news landscape has become increasingly polarized, his independence and passion for reasoned dialogue makes him the perfect fit for CNN." Smerconish joins CNN at a time of flux. Zucker has been making programming changes to reverse the cable news/talk channel's floundering ratings. CNN announced recently it is cancelling Anderson Cooper's "AC 360 Later."
Honoring Ann. ABC News Radio White House correspondent Ann Compton (left) is pictured here at the Washington Press Club Foundation's 70th Annual Congressional Dinner on February 5 at which she was honored with the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes an individual whose outstanding accomplishments promote the journalistic profession and enhance the role of women journalists.
Odds & Sods. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that weekend and fill-in host Bob Early resigned from his position with WNIR-FM, Akron after a disagreement over a guest for his weekend talk show. Early hosted the Saturday and Sunday evening show on the station and he tells the paper he and management were not in agreement about Early booking the owner of an erotic goods chain on his program. Read the whole story here…..Patrick Ryan joins Magnum Broadcasting to serve as general manager for talk WEEO-FM, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania/ Hagerstown, Maryland and corporate brands strategist. Ryan was most recently local sales manager at Albany Broadcasting. He says, "I'm thrilled to put my talk radio expertise back to work and look forward to buying-building new brands with Michael Stapleford and his incredible team."…..KDKA-AM, Pittsburgh morning host Larry Richert announced that Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly will serve as the keynote speaker at his "Larry Richert Honors Our Hometown Heroes" event at the Lexus Club at PNC Park on Thursday, March 6. The annual even created by Richert honors five ordinary individuals in the community who have done extraordinary things and it benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Michele Laven Promoted to Newly Created Corporate Post at Clear Channel. Rising from her EVP of strategic partnerships position to the new president of partnerships and local activation post is Michele Laven. She'll report to Tim Castelli, president of national sales, marketing and partnerships at Clear Channel Media + Entertainment. Her role is described as creating "strategic alliances and marketing programs with key distribution and content partners, while expanding the capacity of Clear Channel's local market sales organizations to develop multi-market revenue opportunities." CEO Bob Pittman states, "Clear Channel is built on our strong relationships with listeners, advertisers and partners — both on the local and national level. We have the unparalleled ability to connect artists with their fans and brands with their consumers, and in her new role Michele is going to use her expertise to help national partners build an even closer relationship with their consumers at the local level." Prior to joining CC eight years ago, Laven served as president and chief operating officer of New Times Media.
Entercom Elevates DiNardo to SF VP/Market Manager. Vice president of sales Steve DiNardo is boosted to vice president and market manager of Entercom's San Francisco-San Jose cluster. Entercom station group president Weezie Kramer comments that, "After a nationwide search, the best choice was right in front of us. I am proud to promote from within as Steve and the entire San Francisco team achieved market-leading results in Q4. They have set a blistering pace for 2014. Under Steve's leadership, I know Entercom will continue to be one of the media leaders in the market." The company's Bay Area group consists of adult contemporary KOIT-FM "Lite Rock – Less Talk," classic rock KUFX & KUZX "K-Fox," sports talk KGMZ "The Game," and urban AC KBLX "Yesterday and Today's R&B." DiNardo remarks, "Our heritage brands and innovative staff make this opportunity a dream come true. Entercom's entrepreneurial spirit and corporate resources give us everything we need to grow our audience engagement as well as the revenues that follow." In advance of joining the Entercom stations in 2012, DiNardo spent 15 years as a CBS Radio vice president/general manager.
Casey Named Operations Manager of Townsquare Hudson Valley. Former Clear Channel, Indianapolis director of operations Buzz Casey is tapped to become operations manager for Townsquare Media Group's 10 stations in the Hudson Valley and Poughkeepsie, New York. Townsquare Media senior vice president of programming Kurt Johnson remarks, "Buzz has a track record of success and he brings a strong set of skills to lead Townsquare Hudson Valley to a new level on-air, online and on site." In addition to his OM duties, Casey will be day-to-day program director of Poughkeepsie rock outlet WPDH. "The culture and creativity of Townsquare Media Group are top-notch," Casey comments. "The Hudson Valley brands are poised for success." Hudson Valley is Nielsen Audio's 39th-highest market. Casey's past programming and operations management resume includes Atlanta's WKLS "96 Rock" and alternative WBZY; Phoenix rocker KDKB; classic rock WFBQ "Q-95," Indianapolis; and WNRQ, Nashville.
Mancow's GCN Deal Official. It was reported last week that Erich "Mancow" Muller was signing with Genesis Communications Network to syndicate his morning radio program after formally cutting ties with TFN-FM the week prior. Now it's official as GCN announces the show will be distributed live from 6:00 am to 9:00 am ET in addition be being available on demand 24 hours per day via Mancow.com and GCNLive.com. Mancow comments, "I'm happy to be in league with GCN as we move the show forward to bigger and better things. We're excited to work with GCN – a team that is dedicated to providing the most cutting-edge radio in the industry and prides itself in making life for our affiliates and advertisers as easy as it can possibly be in this era of new media." Mancow's program is simulcast on TV in Chicago on FoxTV-owned WPWR-TV "My50."
Medical Marijuana Info Ad on Boston Stations Raises Questions About 'Pot Ads.' The issue in Massachusetts as reported by the Boston Herald yesterday is different than the issues stations in Colorado and Washington are facing. The Massachusetts case is about medical marijuana, not legal pot for recreational use as is now allowed in Colorado and Washington. Stations in those states have so far avoided ads for legal pot because of the conflict between federal and state laws on the matter – no one is willing to become the (expensive) legal test case. But the Massachusetts ads that aired on Greater Media's alternative WBOS and rhythmic AC WBQT in Boston were bought not by a dispensary but by the New England Grass Roots Institute which doesn't sell marijuana; it provides information about medical marijuana. Institute founder Mike Fitzgerald tells the Herald the rules don't apply to him. "We're the first cannabis institute. We're really focused on people who have never seen cannabis before. Since the American Medical Association isn't teaching anything, we thought we need to step in." But the Herald story also quotes a dispensary consultant who says the laws state dispensaries are not supposed to "generate demand." Since Fitzgerald's institute is not a dispensary, that could muddy the waters. Regardless, it's going to be just a matter of time before advertising this new industry becomes relevant to radio. There's just too much money to be made. Read the Herald story here.
Sandra Fluke Shows Intent to Run for Henry Waxman's Congressional Seat. Activist Sandra Fluke has filed papers with the state of California signaling her intent to run for the 33rd Congressional District seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Henry Waxman. Fluke's national profile skyrocketed after Rush Limbaugh called her a "slut" as part of a critique of the provision that Catholic organizations be forced to provide birth control to students and employees under the Affordable Care Act. Fluke still has to file with the federal government to be a legitimate candidate. So far, two other Democrats have filed to seek the party's nomination.
Cumulus Flips WISW, Columbia to Sports Talk. The new sports talk outlet in the Columbia, South Carolina market is airing the NBC Sports Radio Network lineup after Cumulus Media flipped the station from news/talk. With the change, there are now four major sports talk signals in the market including Clear Channel's WXBT, L&L Broadcasting's WOIC, and Cumulus' other sports talker WNKT "107.5 The Game," a CBS Sports Radio Network affiliate. Two news/talk stations serve the market including Clear Channel's WVOC-FM and Glory Communications' WQXL (and its two FM translators).
WestwoodOne Reports Motel 6 Spot Most Creative Super Bowl Audio Ad. The results of WestwoodOne's first-ever consumer-driven index of the most creative audio spots run during its broadcast of the Super Bowl are in and this year's winner was Motel 6. According to WestwoodOne, the Motel 6 spot won top honors in both the Listener Choice and Media Choice categories in the Super Bowl Audio Index. The other top vote-getters were Tilted Kilt, Subway, Exergen and Taco Bell. During the two weeks leading up to the game, listeners were encouraged to vote for their favorite Super Bowl commercial across many of WestwoodOne properties via an array of online and on-air promotions. Listeners were directed to www.westwoodone.com/vote, where each of the commercials was available for consumer voting from Thursday, January 30 through 12 midnight ET on February 2, 2014. The index was comprised of all commercials aired on the 700-plus radio stations which broadcast WestwoodOne's exclusive, national play-by-play coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII.
The Simulcast Begins! The sports talk simulcast of WEPN-FM, New York's Michael Kay show on the YES Network began yesterday (2/3). The afternoon drive host (along with co-host Don La Greca) for ESPN's New York City O&O took over the afternoon slot on the regional cable channel owned by the New York Yankees. For years, the slot was occupied by crosstown rival Mike Francesa simulcasting on CBS RADIO's WFAN, New York. Pictured here on day one of their new operation is the crew (from left to right): production director Mike Brownsher, senior producer Andrew Gundling, La Greca, Kay, executive producer Ryan T. Hurley, and associate producer Ray Deenihan.
Chuck Harder Plans Return to Talk Media with New Project. Veteran talk radio program host, entrepreneur and modern-era talk syndication pioneer Chuck Harder of "For the People" fame tells TALKERS he is starting up a new project that will produce and distribute talk radio on a TV network. In development for five years, Harder has assembled what he describes as "a million dollar facility" with FCC licensed Ku Band Video Satellite uplink that he plans to startup in 90 to 120 days on TELSTAR 14-R, a new satellite received on three-foot dishes. Harder is looking for both talk show hosts and investors. Interested parties can first visit www.talkradiotv.net for details and then send him a letter of interest to P.O. Box A, White Springs, FL 32096. Harder states, "We will furnish all needed video and audio equipment for your studio and are planning on live two-way talk 24/7. All letters of interest will be answered. No calls please. We will appear on unfilled new local TV channels using standard NTSC MPEG-2 with CD quality audio and provide extra income for local TV affiliates. Our horizon to horizon C and Ku band all-sat teleport operations center sits across the street from a fiber-optic digital switch that provides us high speed internet video globally and 10 incoming talk lines. TELSTAR 14-R coverage map and fiber optics map is on the website." Harder says he will not do a show due to the necessities of daily sales and management of operations.
Super Bowl XLVIII, Financial Markets Activity, Philip Seymour Hoffman Death, ObamaCare Criticism, Immigration Legislation and Woody Allen Allegations Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (2/3). The aftermath of the Seattle Seahawks' victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday; the downward-trending Dow and the activity in world financial markets; the heroin-related death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman; scrutiny of the rollout of and possible future effects of the Affordable Care Act; the looming immigration legislation with amnesty provisions; and the renewed allegations of sexual assault against filmmaker Woody Allen were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Friday, January 24, 2014
'ESPN New York 98.7' Host Michael Kay to Simulcast on the YES Network. That's the afternoon drive slot on the New York cable channel owned by the New York Yankees that's been home to WFAN, New York's Mike Francesa for the past 12 years ( a portion of that with former co-host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo). This was not unexpected as the YES Network announces the multi-year deal that begins on February 3. This is a good fit for YES as Michael Kay has been the play-by-play man for YES' New York Yankees telecasts, and the host of the network's "CenterStage with Michael Kay" interview show, since the network launched in March 2002. He also hosts various programming specials on YES. Network president of production and programming John J. Filippelli says, "Michael Kay is a New York sports institution, having covered the New York sports scene for more than 30 years. Michael personifies the New York sports scene. He boasts a constant stream of A-list guests, and gives passionate New York sports fans a platform to exchange their views. Michael fits in perfectly with our programming lineup. We also thank Mike Francesa for his 12-year partnership with YES. Mike – along with Chris Russo when they co-hosted our simulcast for the first six years – played an important role in the launch and growth of YES. We wish him all the best." Kay comments, "I'm really happy Don LaGreca and I are going to be simulcast on YES. We have a great time doing the ESPN Radio show and that will come through even more with the visual aspect. While it is still predominantly a radio show, I don't think you should ignore the camera in the room and we are going to have fun with that. The national reach of YES is going to allow even more people access. And the people at YES, where I have worked since the onset, do everything first class so I'm sure the show is going to be presented in a great manner. I can't wait."
Nielsen's 'Connected Life Report' Indicates Connected Car Becoming More Important. The results of a new study by Nielsen dubbed the "Connected Life Report" shows consumers buying new vehicles are increasingly aware of the connected car and for many it is an important feature in buying a new car. Nielsen says its study reveals "63% of connected car drivers said they looked for built-in features during the car-buying process. Among those who purchased connected cars, the features drivers said were important included internet-enabled navigation (79%), safety alerts (76%), vehicle diagnostics (74%), and entertainment connectivity such as voice controls for communications and streaming audio (80%)." When it comes to which connected car features were important to consumers, 42% stated that entertainment connectivity was "very important." (Fifty-one percent said emergency connectivity was "very important" and 49% stated internet-enabled navigation was "very important.")
Envision's 'Where Are They Now?' Comes to Madison. At Mid-West Family Broadcasting's sports talk WOZN, Madison, Envision Radio Networks' "Where Are They Now?" with Ahmad Rashad joins the programming. The company says the daily, 60-second vignette "tracks down all of the big names in sports and gives you their whereabouts since leaving the game." With "The Zone 1670 AM" now carrying the program, "Where Are They Now? with Ahmad Rashad" joins over 100 affiliates on the Envision Sports Network.
CBS RADIO's WIP, Philadelphia to Broadcast 'Wing Bowl 22' in Spanish. In keeping with this year's theme of "doubles" due to this being the 22nd "Wing Bowl," the action taking place at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, January 31 will also be broadcast in Spanish on WIP's HD3 channel. WIP host Rickie Ricardo will be the Spanish play-by-play announcer for the world-famous chicken wing eating contest produced by the sports talk station. Ricardo comments, "It's an honor for me to be the first Spanish-language voice of this grand event known as 'Wing Bowl 22!'" Neither the World Series in baseball nor the postseason action of the NFL has the worldwide impact of the battle between Man vs Chicken Wing. This will be a monumental moment in my career as well as for the huge Hispanic fan base. I pledge to add the spice and heat of our culture to each mouthful." Ricardo is a radio veteran of 33 years and one of the country's most high-profile bilingual air personalities. Ricardo has been the play-by-play announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies Spanish broadcasts for the past seven years. He is also the Spanish-language voice of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and programming consultant for cable's Music Choice Television Networks.
Public Radio Chiefs Support FM Chip Push. The chief executive officers of both NPR and American Public Media co-authored an opinion piece in the public media trade mag Current.org in which they express support for the move to activate FM chips in smartphones. NPR acting president and CEO Paul Haaga and American Public Media CEO Jon McTaggart write that because of the public's need to have access to information during emergencies, the need is critical. "Because of public radio's role as a trusted media and information resource and an essential public-safety asset, we hope all stations will join us in calling upon the mobile phone industry to install and activate FM chips in all cellphones and smartphones." The two ask public stations to do two things: sign their stations up for NextRadio so listeners already using the app can identify and listen to said stations; and encourage listeners to contact their cell carriers and request they install and activate FM chips in smartphones. Read the entire piece here.
Chris Christie Scandals Top Talkers TenTM. The most-talked-about story on news/talk radio during the week of January 20-24 was the Chris Christie scandals. Coming in at #2 was the scrutiny and criticism of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act. At #3 was New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's attacks on conservatives and following at #4 was the Eastern freeze and Western drought tied with global warming. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. To view this week's entire chart, click here.
TALKERS Weekly Affiliate Roundup. Cumulus Media Networks announces the Mark Levin show is added to the schedule at KNTF, Chico, California and the "Red Eye Radio" show joins the programming at KKAT, Salt Lake City and KBHS, Hot Springs, Arkansas…..Radio America's Peter Schiff show joins the following stations: KFNN, Phoenix; WCKG-AM, Chicago; KLPW, St. Louis; WRSB, Rochester; WBNR, Poughkeepsie; KRAC, Marysville, California; KWBG, Boone, Iowa; and WLNA, Beacon, New York…..The XtreMedia-syndicated Kevin McCullough show is now airing in PM drive at WSHO-AM New Orleans.
Cool Job Opportunity. The Journal Broadcast Group is seeking an executive producer, news/web for news/talk WTMJ Radio/WTMJ.com in Milwaukee. This full time job requires a bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, media or related field. Skills required include: Strong news judgment; ability to work and make vital decisions under pressure; must have sound knowledge of journalistic standards and libel laws; excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary; strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills essential; digital/web skills; on-air abilities commensurate with market. Must have a minimum of 3 years as a reporter/anchor. Assistant news director, news director or similar background preferred. Duties will include: lead news staff and day-to-day operations of the news department. Ensure that news vision, disciplines and standards are effectively implemented and monitored. Schedule employees to ensure optimum staffing of the 24-hour news operation. Oversee story assignments. Report and anchor daily newscasts. Supervise and participate in severe weather coverage. Personnel management, maintain budgets and respond to other duties as assigned by the director of programming and news. Send cover letter, links and resume to: Tom Langmyer, 720 E. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Journal Broadcast Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Monday, December 16, 2013
New York Losing Progressive Talk Outlet WWRL. Progressive talk host Karel – whose Long Beach, California-based talk show is heard on Access.1's WWRL, New York – reports the station says it will flip to Spanish-language programming on December 27. The station airs progressive talk programming including Ed Schultz, Thom Hartmann, Premiere's Randi Rhodes, and Leslie Marshall as well as non-political shows including Radio America's Dr. Joy Browne, WYD Media's Phil Hendrie plus various health and wellness shows. New York's Amsterdam News reports the station is telling employees "low advertising revenue" is the reason for the format flip.
Brown Boosted to Bonneville International President. KSL Broadcast Group president Darrell Brown is promoted to president of parent company Bonneville International. Brown will oversee Bonneville's 12 radio properties in Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City, as well as Salt Lake City television outlet KSL-TV. "Bonneville International is known across the industry for its integrity and quality," he comments. "As a group, these stations are committed to serving and building-up their local communities. I am honored to be part of Bonneville's legacy." Brown joined KSL last August, after having previously spent 28 years at McGraw-Hill Broadcasting.
Sports Talker WFAN, New York Sponsors Red Hot Chili Peppers-Headlines Show at Barclay Center. With the Super Bowl just across the river the next day, CBS Radio sports talk giant WFAN, New York is sponsoring a big event across the other river at the Barclays Center titled, "WFAN's Big Hello to Brooklyn." The announcement was made this morning as WFAN morning team Boomer Esiason (left) and Craig Carton (right) welcomed Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith (center) into the studio and announced his band will be headlining the show on Saturday, February 1, 2014. The concert will also include: New Politics, MS MR, J. Roddy Walston & The Business, and Basic Vacation. CBS calls it "the biggest weekend in sports and entertainment, and is the exciting conclusion to Barclays Center's "Kickoff In Brooklyn" series which also includes championship boxing (1/30/2014) and a match-up between the Brooklyn Nets and the Oklahoma City Thunder (1/31/2014). CBS Radio SVP, strategic events and partnerships Amy Stevens says, "The intersection of sports and music is never bigger than during the weekend of the Super Bowl. Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American institution and rock 'n'roll icons, and what better way to celebrate football's championship than with this incredible lineup of artists for local fans and the thousands in New York from around the world."
WFAN's Mike Francesa to Exit YES Network. The New York TV simulcast of WFAN, New York's Mike Francesa will end on January 31 after the current contract expires and WEPN-FM afternoon drive host Michael Kay's program will take over the time slot on the Yankees-owned cable channel. The New York Daily News reports that the change was a financial matter and that CBS Radio was asking more for the rights to the program than YES wanted to pay. The Daily News piece speculates that cable's Madison Square Garden Network may have the "inside track" with Francesa as he's considered close to Garden management. The story also notes that fledgling cable channel CBS Sports Network, which is airing WFAN's Boomer & Carton morning show, is not enticing to Francesa because he fears he'd have to change his content to appeal to the national audience.
Steak Added to WCNN Menu. In addition to existing members Sandra Golden and Brian Finneran, "The Front Row" on Dickey Broadcasting, Atlanta's WCNN "Sports Radio 680 The Fan" will be comprised of Stephen "Steak" Shapiro as well. Formerly the 17-year host of "Mayhem in the AM" on Lincoln Financial Media's crosstown WQXI "790 The Zone," Shapiro has won numerous Georgia broadcasting awards and starts his daily 9:00 am – 12:00 noon assignment on January 2. WCNN president/general manager David Dickey comments, "I am excited to have 'Steak' back on 'The Fan.' He is one of the best-known and most-talented sports personalities in the country. 'Steak' will become an important part of what is already the region's biggest and most-experienced sports-talk line-up. His homecoming is yet another example of Dickey Broadcasting's ongoing commitment to invest in the best talent, the best content and the biggest partnerships." Shapiro, who replaces Ray Mariner, adds, "'The Fan' gave me my start and is the reason I moved to Atlanta [from Boston] almost 20 years ago. I am ecstatic to be back doing what I love. 'The Fan' has been the number one sports talk station in the south for so many years. To be able to be a part of such a winning team with so many folks I have worked alongside in the past and consider friends is really thrilling." Shapiro founded Big League Broadcasting in 1997 and was its president for roughly 14 years.
Dare to be Crap-Free. When it comes to online content, it's easy to think you have a staffing problem or a time management problem or a resources problem, when what you really have is a crap problem. In a new column posted today (12/16) by noted digital radio consultant and TALKERS columnist Chris Miller, he writes, "There's stuff on your site that is irrelevant to your station and is keeping people from finding what they DO want to find there. Your social media is probably influenced more by what everyone else is doing in social media, rather than what will cause your biggest fans to love you all the more." To read how Chris Miller can help you get crap-free and focused on results for 2014, please click here.
Odds & Sods. Connecticut talk show host Mary Jones announces she'll retire from Buckley Broadcasting-owned news/talk station WDRC-AM, Hartford as of December 23 in order to spend more time with her husband and enjoy winters in Florida. Jones tells TALKERS it was a big decision but she is excited about the change….. WMAL-AM/FM, Washington "Mornings on the Mall" co-host Larry O'Connor is doing some double duty during the holiday season. O'Connor will sub for WABC, New York-based Geraldo Rivera beginning December 20 through the end of the year (and the end of his national syndication run) and will also sit in for WestwoodOne-syndicated personality Dennis Miller on January 2 and 3 – the last two days of his 10:00 am to 1:00 pm airing (the show begins airing from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm on 1/6)….."Libertarian-conservative" media personality Wayne Allyn Root will be guest host on Cumulus Media Networks' "Savage Nation" with Michael Savage from December 23 – 30. Root is author of The Ultimate Obama Survival Guide (Regnery 2013) and serves as a commentator on Fox News Channel and TheBlaze.
KSCO, Santa Cruz Personality Ethan Bearman's Profile Rising. Talk radio personality and writer Ethan Bearman is getting more recognition in the Santa Cruz market as his locally focused talk show on Zwerling-owned KSCO, Santa Cruz grows in popularity. Recently, Bearman was a go-to media voice for a KION-TV news piece (captured here) on the anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. View that video here. Also, Bearman, who has intensely covered the hot issue of dirty needles, trash and other refuse in the town's parks that's making it unsafe for people to use, was part of a clean-up crew that made the news for its work. Read about that issue in a piece in the Santa Cruz Patch here. Bearman is a visible example of a growing trend in news/talk radio in which talk hosts are eschewing monolithic political party doctrine and instead are approaching their programs on an issue-by-issue basis.
Hawkins Scores With CRN Special. Over the weekend (Saturday, 12/14), former NBA player Tommy Hawkins premiered his CRN Digital Talk Radio holiday special "We Wish You a Jazzy Christmas." According to CRN chief executive officer Michael Horn, "'We Wish You a Jazzy Christmas' is filled with holiday-themed jazz music, along with Tommy's infectious, warm personality. His love of jazz and the holidays combine for such a treat. It is the perfect accompaniment for an evening by a Christmas tree." Following a standout collegiate career at Notre Dame (where he was a two-year All-American), Hawkins went on to play in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers and Cincinnati Royals (now the Sacramento Kings). He later became vice president of communications for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. For approximately 15 years beginning in 1970, "Hawk" was a staple on Los Angeles siblings KABC and KLOS. As part of his basketball-to-broadcasting transition Hawkins not only became KABC's sports director, he also did "Sports Snorts" weekday mornings with remarkably talented Frazer Smith on KLOS. In addition to doing weekends on KKJZ "K-Jazz," Los Angeles, Hawkins has written "Life's Reflections: Poetry for the People." His CRN special will play throughout the holiday season.
Over $120,000 Raised in KFXX Special Olympics Radio-thon. Entercom-owned sports outlet KFXX "1080 The Fan" afternoon drive (3:00 pm – 7:00 pm) hosts Isaac Ropp (pictured here at left with some female fans) and Jason Scukanec (second from right) anchored the third annual 28-hour Special Olympics Oregon radio-thon, which brought in more than $120,000. Program director Jeff Austin comments, "We are proud to partner with Special Olympics Oregon. The overwhelming support of our station's staff, our listeners, and advertisers was a testament to the bond Isaac and Suke have with their audience." Scukanec ("Suke") states, "We cannot thank our listeners enough – Portland is a special community and this is a very special cause. We talk about sports and high-powered athletes every day, but these Olympians are the real athletes. They are the real champions and we are privileged to honor their spirit and dedication." Special Olympics Oregon chief development officer Kim Bergstrom adds, "We are honored to partner with [KFXX]. Isaac and Suke's radio-thon helps raise funds to support year-round sports training and competition opportunities for thousands of individuals with intellectual disability. In addition, they generate immeasurable awareness of the importance of Special Olympics Oregon programs for athletes and their families." This year's $120,000 radio-thon total surpassed last year's mark by more than $45,000.
Broadcast Electronics Bumps Up Bealor To President. Effective immediately, Broadcast Electronics executive vice president of product development Tim Bealor is upped to president of the Quincy, Illinois-based company. "I am honored to be asked to lead BE into its 55th year and the next phase of the company's growth," he comments. "Next year is going to be an exciting time for Broadcast Electronics and its customers." Bealor began his Broadcast Electronics career as a technician in 1975. Over the past 38 years, he has held a variety of technical, support, product management, sales leadership, and marketing positions with the company.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
ESPN Radio Extends Michael Kay's Contract with WEPN-FM, New York. "ESPN New York 98.7" announces Michael Kay signs a three-year contract to remain the PM drive host on the ESPN O&O. Station VP/GM Dave Roberts says, "We're very happy to have extended Michael's contract for multiple years. He's been a mainstay at the station and in the New York sports scene for more than a decade. Having him continue to anchor our afternoon drive programming alongside Don La Greca is a huge plus for ESPN New York." Kay has worked at the ESPN sports talk station for the past 11 years and also serves as the play-by-play announcer for Yankees baseball on the YES Network.
The James T. Harris Show Moves to PM Drive on KQTH, Tucson; Jon Justice Gets TV Simulcast. Talk show host James T. Harris moved from Journal Broadcasting's Milwaukee news/talk flagship WTMJ – where he did weekend and fill-in shows – to the company's KQTH "104.1 The Truth" last October to begin hosting the two-hour midday show. Now, program director Ryan McCredden reports Harris is taking over the PM drive slot and he says that change in the lineup "will give 'The Truth' listeners an unprecedented seven hours of local talk, and the only live and local FM talk show in the afternoons. By moving James T. to our afternoon drive time, we're continuing our commitment to providing the best local talk programming in Tucson. His energy, passion and dedication is the right fit for the top-rated talk station in Southern Arizona." In other KQTH news, the Jon Justice morning drive show is now being seen in addition to being heard in Tucson. KWBA-TV "CW 58" simulcasts the 7:00 am to 9:00 am hours of Justice's program. Justice says, "I'm very excited to be able to expand on the success of the show and be able to offer the listener another dimension to what we do on '104.1 The Truth' every day."
Careful What You Say. Radio consultant Holland Cooke says radio personalities – especially those in PPM markets – should remember there are some words and phrases that will cause parents with kids in the car to dump your show. "If you're in a PPM market, awareness drives use. So, either way, being thought of as R-rated will cost you what Arbitron calls Occasions of Listening and Time Spent Listening." Find out what Cooke says is one of the most "offensive" phrases to parents in today's piece. But wait, there's more. Perception is reality and if you or your talent are using some of the incorrect words or pronunciations Holland lists here, you could be jeopardizing your reputation and, yes, listenership. Don't be punished by Arbitron and choose your words carefully. Read Holland Cooke's entire story here.
Bidding War for Indians Baseball in Cleveland Pits CC Against CBS. A story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer illustrates the bidding going on between CBS Radio and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment for the radio broadcast rights to Cleveland Indians baseball. The story quotes the Indians senior director of communications Curtis Danburg saying, "We are in the bidding process for our radio rights. We are making strides, but it's hard to put a date on when we'll get a deal done. Nothing is imminent." Clear Channel's WTAM currently has the broadcast rights but it's believed that the team wants the winning bidder to commit to a longer deal than the current two-year contract Clear Channel is finishing up. CC has had the Indians since 1998 but CBS Radio would like to put the Tribe on its new FM sports talk WKRK "Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan." How important the FM signal is to the team is now known since it is playing the negotiations very tight-lipped but one has to assume CBS will play the FM card very seriously. The Plain Dealer reports that not only do the Indians sell the broadcast rights, the deal allows the team to keep revenue garnered from game broadcasts.
Michael Smerconish Announces "Book Club" Live Events. Philadelphia-based WYD Media nationally syndicated talk show host Michael Smerconish has been bringing high-profile authors to the Philadelphia area for live events that draw his book-consuming P1s to venues for several years. He is announcing his fall lineup that begins with the September 27 appearance of two-time Pulitzer Prize winners Donald Barlett and James Steele to the historic Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope in support of their provocative new bestseller, The Betrayal of the American Dream (PublicAffairs 2012). Smerconish says, "There could not be a more timely read in the midst of the 2012 election from the men who two decades ago wrote America: What Went Wrong. In a methodical assessment, Barlett and Steele drill down on the confluence of economic policy and politics that has jeopardized the American middle class. One wishes that Messrs. Obama and Romney would be in attendance to hear what Barlett and Steele have to say!"
TuneIn Announces New Partnerships Bringing News, Talk and Music Content to the Web. Digital content aggregator TuneIn announces a number of partnerships with terrestrial and digital radio companies that expand the company's slate of content. Some of the companies that are providing their audio to TuneIn for listeners to hear include: Public Radio International; C-SPAN Radio; ABC Australia; the Hearst Corporation; myvradio; WFMU, East Orange, New Jersey; WSM, Nashville; KDHX, St. Louis; KXT, Dallas-Fort Worth; Wu-Tang Radio; Israel Sports Radio; My Cool Inventions Radio; and others. TuneIn CEO John Donham says, "After reaching the 40 million monthly active listener milestone earlier this month, we are more committed than ever to serving our growing listener base by offering as many quality content options as possible. Aligning with renowned and respected news organizations like C-SPAN and PRI will be a fantastic and effective way for both TuneIn and these broadcasters to continue to build and expand our audiences."
Presidential Campaign, Obama China Complaint, Anti-Muslim Film Violence, Occupy Wall Street Anniversary, Chicago Teachers Strike and iPhone 5 Mania Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (9/17). The 2012 presidential campaign; the Obama Administration's complaint about illegal Chinese subsidies; the repercussion in the Islamic world from the now-infamous anti-Muslim internet film; the anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests; week two of the Chicago teachers strike begins; and records sales of Apple's new iPhone 5 were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.


text: 1972 Coupe Complete car bumper to bumper Car is not in running condition Engine is free but has not been started due to sitting for many years and not being primed I6 engine New starter 4 Matching mag wheels Complete interior This car is ROUGH but is complete. Lots of rust everywhere. (engine compartment, fenders, rockers, trunk lid, trunk, floor pans, etc.) I bought this car for the parts. It is not really a car to drive, but I do have a Title. 1973 Coupe Rolling Chassis Mostly straight body (minor dent in drivers door and trunk lid) Rust in trunk and floor pans (have new floor pans ready to install) No engine (I have one to go in it just not installed, I also have a tranny for it) Engine compartment has been media blasted and painted. This car is ready to be built Many extra parts for this car: X pipe Exhaust, many chrome pieces, 8.8 rear end, radiator, most interior parts, console, Probably more. Engine: 400FMX (basically a 351M) with a Comp Cams Cam shaft, Double Roller Chain and Timing gears, New pushrods, Edelbrock Intake manifold, Edelbrock 650cfm carb & air cleaner, Performance fuel pump (mechanical), 351 Heads, Thorley full flow headers (black), the engine bolts are all Stainless steel from Summit, probably some other stuff I can't remember. This engine is painted black and has the motor mounts and is ready to be welded in. I also have a C6 transmission that has not been touched for this car. I would love to keep these cars, but I do not have time to do what I want with them. I love them too much to leave them sitting. With both cars you will be able to make one complete vehicle that will be very nice, not to mention HOT! I would prefer to sell both cars together but for the right person and offer I will split them up. I am asking $5000 for the complete list above which is about what I have in it BUT make me an offer. I have most of what you need to get this car going! Any questions just email, it goes to my phone and I will respond quicker than I can to a phone call. [email protected] 1972 & 73 Mustangs

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The Police Force is an elite crime fighting unit, operating inside the United Kingdom. It's American counterpart is The A Team.
edit History
In 1966 England won the World Cup, and got to keep it as long as they promised not to lose it. So, under orders from the All Seeing Overlord and Beloved Queen at that time, an elite anti-crime force was formed. It originally had only three members, and their only task was to protect the World Cup. Obviously, the twats failed at this mission, and were beheaded.
Twenty years later, (that's 1986) The Queen ordered for the elite force to be called back into action. When she remembered that she had watched them die, she ordered for some new members to be gathered up.
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Recently, Billionaire Richard Brandson bought the Force, and they have recently been totally pulled out of the UK. They are beleved to have been relocated to Necker Island, the Billionaires evil lair.


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From the Rocky franchise to Cinderella Man and Million Dollar Baby to Raging Bull, film-makers have long appreciated the poetic power of boxing. But few have created something so heart-stoppingly beautiful as Toby Dye in this stonkingly good new video for UNKLE's Another Night Out. It's a gorgeous, elegant five minutes of visual and aural pleasure so hold the phone, minimise the emails and surrender to its brilliance. (Found via Another Something.)


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Google fighting lawsuit that it illegally reads user emails
Internet giant Google is facing a lawsuit claiming that it illegally reads the emails of its Gmail users. Google argued Thursday that the case should be thrown out because it is "inconceivable" that a Gmail user could be unaware that the company reads their email.
Virginia Tech, Google test driverless cars
Google and Virginia Tech spent last month testing the tech company's self-driving cars in Blacksburg on the University's Transportation Institute Smart Road.
Yahoo surpasses Google in web visitors
For the first time since 2011, more Americans visited Yahoo's websites than Google's, reports The Huffington Post.
Google launches Project Loon to broaden Internet access, Post reportsComment
Google is launching Project Loon in order to connect those in rural, poor, or disaster-stricken areas to the Internet, the Washington Post reports.
Google's software developers' conferenceComment
Google is putting itself on display in San Francisco where the company's annual software developers' conference kicks off today. Google is expected to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software.
Google for Metro: Commuters can now use Google to track Metro serviceComment
Commuters can now keep up to date on Metro service alerts with their smartphone.
Chromebook Pixel: Google adds new touch to line of Chrome laptopsComment
The Chromebook Pixel includes a nearly 13-inch display screen that responds to the touch or swipe of a finger. That duplicates a key feature in Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 8, a dramatic makeover of the world's leading operating system for PCs.
FTC closes Google probe, Schmidt visits N. KoreaComment
Timberg interview January 7, 2013
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Google CEO in North KoreaComment
The Google chairman wants a first-hand look at North Korea's economy and social media in his private visit Monday to the communist nation. Joining him was former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who has traveled more than a half-dozen times to North Korea over the past 20 years.
FTC finds kids "apps" lack transparencyComment
Mohapatra interview December 19, 2012
Google Maps iPhone app returns popular service to usersComment
Directionally-challenged iPhone users, rejoice. If you're not a fan of Apple's new map app since upgrading your operating system, the new Google Maps app is now available.
Google announces $23 million in grants for helping girls, minority studentsComment
Google is announcing $23 million in grants to spur innovation among charities and increase education for girls and minority students in science and technology.
Google provides Grand Canyon 'street-view'Comment
Google has brought its all-seeing eyes - mounted for the first time on a backpack - down into the Grand Canyon, showcasing the attraction's most popular hiking trails on the South Rim and other walkways
Europe asks Google for greater clarity on privacy policyComment
European regulators have asked Google to clarify its new privacy policy and make it easier for users to opt out of it because of concerns that the web giant may be collecting too much data and holding it for too long.
Google unveils underwater "street view" for mapsComment
You can now explore the ocean floor without getting wet.
Local entrepreneurs gather in D.C. for mutual inspirationComment
Inspiring entrepreneurs from all over the metropolitan region came together Thursday evening, united in their mutual recognition of pursuing your passion.
Apple iPhone 5 to be available Sept. 21Comment
The new iPhone 5 is thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4S, yet has a taller screen. It will be available Sept. 21.
Google Talk down: Worldwide message service malfunctions worldwideComment
Google Talk, the worldwide voice and messaging system that millions of people use to communicate daily, is down worldwide.
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Fast-paced and provocative, SECOND OPINION focuses on health literacy in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way. The long-running series engages a panel of medical professionals and lay people in honest, in-depth discussions about complex health issues and life-changing medical decisions. Host Dr. Peter Salgo, who maintains a full-time practice at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, presents intriguing, real-life medical cases to professionals representing a variety of specialties. As the experts grapple with the diagnosis and treatment options, viewers gain an understanding of doctors' decision-making process. This season, topics include: psoriasis, chronic pain management, medical radiation, pituitary gland tumor, living with Alzheimer's, pneumonia, autism and more.
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Linda Platts 12/01/2005
Typically in the past, rural and suburban landowners had no trouble taking care of their seasonal accumulations of brush, branches, dead leaves, and other organic debris. They piled it in the backyard and set it alight.
Dominic Parker 10/01/2005
Land trusts and one of their important tools, conservation easements, are major forces in today's environmental movement. Conservation easements are partial interests in land that prohibit intense development.
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Private landowners who also happen to love native fish have developed dozens of backyard incubators that are capable of hatching hundreds of thousands of eggs.
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The Secret to a High Impact Annual Report
We nonprofits often put a great deal of time and effort into our annual reports, especially compared with how briefly most recipients will look at them.
"The annual report is a comic book," a nonprofit executive once told me. "They look at the pictures and glance at the words." The secret reality is that people do only four things with a nonprofit annual report. They:
- Read The Letter (typically from the executive director and the board chair)
- Check to see if they're listed (if they are a donor)
- Read the captions on photos
- Look at the financials to see how big you are and if you had a surplus or a deficit.
You know it's true! Yet (with the exception of The Letter) these are the areas that are often done at the last minute and without real thought.
So this year, rather than slave and anguish over the parts almost no one will read anyway, try a new approach:
First Question
Old: Which of our activities do we want to highlight?
New: What are the 2 - 5 accomplishments people would be surprised to hear that we did?
Picture Selection
Old: What pictures do we have? Who should we put in it (examples: volunteers, board members)?
New: What would be 2 - 4 great captions? What photos can we take or get that would be relevant to those captions?
Old: Let's send it to board members, funders, volunteers.
New: Let's send it to everyone who is mentioned in the annual report plus nonprofits that we work with. Plus the moms of everyone on staff.
Budget Allocation
Old: By doing a 4-page annual report that we photocopy double-sided and staple, we show how frugal we are with your money (poverty mentality).
New: By having an 8-page attractive but modest annual report, we look and feel like the kind of organization you feel comfortable giving money to (upbeat, confident mentality).
The Letter
Old: "Polite and warm" is the way to go, but sound official.
New: Get personal. Don't hold back. Share something intimate and meaningful in the letter that can give an insight into your work and/or your year. Tell the reader something that makes him or her feel like an insider.
Staff Photo
Old: Show how friendly we look / how diverse we are / how young we are / how big we are (etc.).
New: Include close-ups of individuals at various levels and at different jobs, with captions that say something about the person and accomplishments. Example: "Marisa takes the blood pressure of a young Nicaraguan immigrant -- Spanish is just one of the 11 languages we have on staff."
Final secrets: Put your annual report up on your website and spread out a hardcopy on the walls of your lobby. Have a 10 minute discussion about it at the board meeting. One way to think about the annual report is as a brochure disguised as an annual report: who should this particular brochure go to, and what responses are we trying to evoke from them?
P.S. The image at the top right of this article is from an annual report of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: each year their report is a poster on one side and the written report on the other . . . which becomes wall art for many nonprofits for the year.> Read more
This is a terrific boost! I help organizations write annual reports and am excited to bring these new questions/ideas to them. ~A.B. Orlik, Writing Barefoot, Madison WI
I have been nervous about creating our agencies first annual report. This article gave me some great ideas.
As an addition to the formal report, I like to collect all the event posters and news clippings from my organization each year and bind them into a booklet. People enjoy looking through it at the AGM, It brings back forgotten moments just like a family photo album.
Then, when tabling at events or volunteer faires, a stack of booklets shows potential volunteers the kinds of events and impact your organization has.
Stacy, Victoria, BC, Canada
I am just about to start on our annual report. We're celebrating 210 years of service and last year, we did an old photo album, which garnered rave reviews. This year we're doing a CD calendar so people might possibly keep it around for an entire year.
I love the idea of sending it to the moms of everyone on staff - maybe we'll send it to moms of board members too! This will help explain what we do, which is often hard to explain.
So very many great ideas, thanks!
Nora, Novato, CA
Your own last Annual Report, the long fold-out reproduction of a mosaic, with smaller bits of the mosaic echoing inside, is outstandingly beautiful and eye-catching, which led me to read it. Imagine!
I have one quibble, which applies to almost all annual reports and other printed materials: The name of the designer/design firm is teeny tiny at the bottom of the last panel.
Not fair! Not cricket! Not right! I know, I know, it's a long-standing tradition. But hey! Aren't we out here to change things? Let's put our designers' names loud and clear where they can get credit for their work.
Susan Klee, Berkeley CA
P.S. I am not a graphic designer . . .
Thanks, Susan, although you are referring to CompassPoint's Annual Report. Blue Avocado, of which CompassPoint is a key sponsor, hasn't been around a year yet so we have an excuse for not having an annual report yet. And I'll pass along your comment to the amazing Patrick Santana and Paulette Traverso, the graphic designers behind both CompassPoint's annual reports and the Bue Avocado's look!
Do you have an electronic copy of the report for me to look at? I would love to see it.
wonderful information that you shared with us. I just love the way that "Get personal" is getting popular among the office.
My first time here and I'm hooked. Kranky or not but this is real help and I am glad to admit it. I have to see the masic report. My mind is racing with ideas. Wow, what a "turn on!"
Hello Jan,
I had a couple of questions after reading "The Secret to a High Impact Annual
Report." We are in the midst of preparing our annual report, however we are
wondering if the content of the report should pertain ONLY to our last FY
(May 1-Apr 30) OR if we can include elements from the current fiscal year to
date? If we were to include elements from the current fiscal year to date,
would we need to be clear that these elements are from the current fiscal
year? (For example, we would like to mention a board member who donated this
FY as one of the donors on the list of donors).
Thank you for your time, Katie
Katherine, thanks for this messsage. Include whatever you want to in your annual report. An annual report is more like a "Report to the Community" than a legally defined document such as Form 990.
You can add a few phrases such as "In this new fiscal year we have already . . . " but especially with fiscal years that do NOT end on December 31, remember that most of your audience is pretty fuzzy about when your year ended and other started. And even if they have that firmly fixed in their minds, what's really important to them is that you've done "recently," and they would certainly want to hear about something important that happened since the end of the fiscal year. Don't falsify anything -- such as putting in 14 months of client statistics -- but don't leave out anything important.
Remember, too, that donor lists are not legally regulated. If someone donated within a month of the fiscal year end I would probably include their name (but not their dollar amount in the financial report) in both lists. As for board lists, if someone has joined the board between the end of the fiscal year and before the annual report is mailed, you can put his or her name with a parenthetical "(started June 2011)" or something like that. Hope this is helpful! Thanks for asking, Jan


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Anastasia Island Branch
Author Book Club: Les Standiford
Friday, February 20 @ 2pm
Come join us for our Author Book Club. This month's author is Les Standiford. Read any book by Les Standiford and come in ready to discuss that book with the group. What are your favorite things about this author? Why do you follow this author? Do you have an author you'd like us to discuss? Come in and take part in our newest group. Author will not be present, this is simply a discussion group.
Kids Event: Indigenous Crafts
Wednesday, February 25 @ 2:30pm
Kids and tweens can come into the library to create some crafts that trace their roots back to the Aborigines and Native Americans. There will be painting, weaving, and lots of imagination needed for this free program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Aromatherapy 101
Saturday, February 21 @ 2pm
Do you feel tired? Do you hurt most of the time? Does it sometimes feel like your health problems control you? Find the energy to do the things that matter to you, and put the life back in your life. Join us to learn how essential oils can make an impact on your health, and help you feel more positive about life. This aromatic, uplifting program will cover using essential oils in new ways and audience members will have an opportunity to experience the aromas of therapeutic essential oils.
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Thursday, February 26 @ 5pm
Be A Pack Leader Dog Walking Club will host a canine education program with special guest, Professional Animal Behaviorist, Courtney Keppen, from Pro Pet Train. Courtney believes in training pet owners to train and communicate with their pets through the science of behavior: positive reinforcement and empowering the animal to make their own correct decisions. There will also be a training demonstration with Bandito the African Grey Parrot. For information about the program contact Julie at 471-5579 or email email@example.com. Please, do not bring your dog to the class.
St. Johns Reads: Mr. Flager's St. Augustine
Tuesday, February 24 @ 2pm
Thomas Graham, professor emeritus of history at Flagler College, will discuss his latest book, Mr. Flagler's St. Augustine. This work traces oil magnate Henry M. Flagler's quest to transform the nation's Oldest City into a highly desirable vacation destination for the rich, eventually expanding his coastal empire to encompass Palm Beach, Miami, Key West, and, finally, Nassau. Join us as Graham brings fascinating details of the Gilded Age to life. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
St. Johns Reads Event: Flagler's Train Documentary Viewing
Saturday, February 21 @ 2pm
Flagler's Train: The Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad is a one-hour documentary, produced by WPBT2, which chronicles the imagination and achievements of Henry Morrison Flagler, who spearheaded the development of the over-seas railway connecting Key West to the existing Florida East Coast Railway. Enjoy refreshments courtesy of the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library while you watch.
New Release Family Movie Event
Friday, February 20 @ 3:30pm
(PG) Come into the library to see this book to film adaptation of Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow. A young orphaned boy, raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors, tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Call the library at 209-3730 for movie title. Light snacks are provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
St. Johns County Reads: Florida Fixins for Fancy Folks
Thursday, February 19 @ 2pm
Travel back to the 1920s and 30s, to enjoy a sampling of cuisine inspired by a Florida East Coast Railway dining car menu. Dining aboard the Florida East Coast Railway was lush and renowned. Dining cars were of the latest design with attractive finishes and were manned by experienced stewards, chefs, and waiters. Kitchens were equipped with up-to-date appliances for the preparation and serving of meals. Dining car menus showed a wide variety from which to make a selection, and delicious foods, including the famous citrus fruits of Florida. This free culinary event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
St. Johns Reads Event: Finding Henry Flagler
Tuesday, February 17 @ 2pm
Henry Morrison Flagler had a major impact on St. Augustine. In fact, there are many physical manifestations of Flagler and the Florida East Coast Railway still in existence. This talk will present the resources of the St. Augustine Historical Society's Research Library by examining pictures, maps, books, and other documentation of the Florida East Coast Railway and Henry Flagler's personal life. This engaging seminar is offered by Bob Nawrocki, Chief Librarian of the St. Augustine Historical Research Library.


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The companies did not disclose financial terms of the agreement, except to say that money will change hands. Funds will flow in both directions, Microsoft, but it declined to say which way it expects the balance to tilt.
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Obviously? Where? The 336 bulletin I just read has specs at a 2mm (I was remembering 1mm earlier) lift check point "on the rocker arm". Is 2mm another typo? Why would that be on the valve side of the rocker arm when rocker arm lift ratio will completely change any reading? Our rocker arm design is notorious for having inconsistent lift ratios. Most all manufacturers list cam specs at the crank and not valve lift specs at the crank for that reason. Plus, you can always run different ratio arms on purpose! Valve lift specs vary. The cam lobes don't.
Billy, you've missed the clues given by every engine manufacturer for generations including BMW, when they give cam specs. The usual information given is valve timing specs, along with total valve lift. The term "cam timing" refers to the drive from the crankshaft to the cam, and the relationship between the two.
The cam is primarily there to open and close valves at the pre-determined times, when it's not operating an oil pump or ignition system. This data is based on standard rocker arms, for one thing. A change to the rocker ratio is outside the parameters of factory timing specs.
All cams have specs arrived at by using a degree wheel on the crank to determine the crankshaft position when the inlet valve opens and closes, and when the exhaust valve opens and closes. NOT when the rocker arm, pushrod or cam follower moves.
The 2mm checkpoint is partly to get the cam lobes away from the opening and closing ramps, and partly to avoid valves tangling with pistons.
Valve timing has everything to do with the opening and closing of the valves relative to the crankshaft, therefore it is critical to know the correct check clearance (2mm in the case of an airhead) and the exact crank angle when the valves open and close.
Correct me if I'm wrong but it's my understanding that an increase in the rocker arm ratio would affect valve lift rather than valve timing, using the same check clearance. Any change in valve timing would be minimal..
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