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General Music Radio Industry News
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Bruce Logan Named VP of Programming and Ops at CBS Radio Houston. Programmer Bruce Logan exits his regional programming manager role at Clear Channel's Greensboro, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina clusters and his national country brand coordinator post to join CBS Radio as vice president of programming and operations manager for the six-station Houston cluster that includes: hot AC KHMX, sports talk KIKK, country KILT-FM "The Bull," sports talk KILT-AM, CHR KKHH "Hot 95.7," and Spanish KOLO. He'll also have day-to-day programming responsibilities for "The Bull" and "Hot 95.7." CBS Houston SVP and market manager Sarah Frazier says, "Bruce has a reputation as one of the premier country radio programmers in America. We have admired his work for some time and are thrilled we have an opportunity to bring him into the division. I am equally excited about his leadership skills and ability to build teams which is so important in today's cluster environment."
Chris Jackson to Mornings at Entercom's Bay Area Rock KFOX. Bay Area radio pro Chris Jackson will take over mornings at Entercom's "KFOX" classic rock simulcast KUFX, San Jose and KUZX, San Francisco. San Jose native Jackson was a member of KFOX's morning show from 1996 to 2010, serving as co-host, creative director and lead writer for the show. Jackson replaces Annalisa who was tapped to fill the shoes of Greg Kihn in September of 2012. Program director Chris Hoffman states, "We're excited to bring Chris Jackson back to KFOX. A South Bay native and original member of the air staff, Chris has been a fixture in the local rock and radio scene for decades and he knows how to entertain KFOX's loyal fans. His deep rock and roll background will connect with listeners starting on day one." Jackson adds, "KFOX was my home for so many years and I couldn't be more excited to be back at 'The Rock Station in the Bay Area.' KFOX has some of the most amazing rock fans in the country and I look forward to starting their day with the music we are both so passionate about."
Candy & Potter to Land at 'HOT 103.7' in Seattle. After announcing they would be leaving Mid-West Family Broadcasting's country WWQM, Madison at the end of the year, Entercom now makes it public Candy & Potter will be moving to the morning drive slot at its new rhythmic CHR KHTP, Seattle "HOT 103.7" beginning January 22. In a statement, Entercom says, "The announcement is a homecoming for the pair, as both members of this talented duo were raised in the Seattle area and began their radio careers here. Candy & Potter come to the new 'HOT 103.7' fresh from ratings success in Madison where they were #1 among 25-54 adults. The team previously worked in Charlotte, NC and Albany, NY after launching their radio journey at '106.1 KISS FM' in Seattle under now 'HOT 103.7' program director Mike Preston." Preston adds, "Candy & Potter are spot-on for HOT103.7's audience. Pop culture sensibilities combined with a passion for their hometown and a love of the music makes this show highly topical and interactive. Starting on January 22nd, listeners will wake up to Candy & Potter's relentless pursuit of the most interesting and funny topics of the day with a show that's a little bit like Facebook on radio."
Kris Kelley Exits CC's WGCI and 'Kiss FM' in Chicago. As tipped by Chicago media writer Robert Feder, programmer Kris Kelley has left the building at Clear Channel Media + Entertainment's Chicago cluster. No official word other than confirmation she's gone and well-wishes to her from management. Kelley programmed urban contemporary WGCI and CHR WKSC "Kiss FM" since October of 2012. Feder points out in his piece that ratings have been excellent for the two stations – WGCI was #1 and "Kiss FM" was #2 with persons 18-34 in the most recent Nielsen Audio PPM report. In the interim, CC Chicago director of urban programming Derrick Brown will oversee WGCI and VP of programming Tommy Austin will manage "Kiss FM." Prior to this programming gig, Kelley was midday personality on the company's urban contemporary WVAZ "V103."
Clear Channel Programmer Chris Sargent Departs. Clear Channel Portland vice president of programming Chris "Sarge" Sargent leaves the cluster effective immediately. In addition to his VP duties, Sargent for the past 20 months was the cluster's operations manager. He programmed classic hits-oldies KLTH, news/talk KEX, progressive-talk-turned-sports KPOJ and classic rock KFBW. Sargent joined the Portland cluster over four years ago from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
'V101.9' in Charlotte Adds Fly Ty to 'Artie in the Afternoon' Show. CBS Radio's urban contemporary WBAV, Charlotte "V101.9" brings radio pro Fly Ty aboard to co-host the newly renamed "Artie in the Afternoon with Fly Ty" afternoon drive program. The company notes that Fly Ty began his career on sister hip hop station WPEG, Atlanta as a co-host/producer of the "Breakfast Brotha's Morning Show" and after 10 years left to co-host/produce KRNB, Dallas' "BJ in the Morning" show and the "Skip Murphy and Company" show at KKDA, Dallas "K104." Most recently Fly Ty came back to Charlotte in 2012 to do afternoon drive for Radio One. WBAV program director Terri Avery says, "We are so excited to welcome Fly Ty back to the CBS Radio Family. The chemistry that he and Artie have after working together years ago at WPEG is undeniable and he brings another dimension to afternoons that we can't wait for our listeners to hear." Ty adds, "I could not be more pleased to work side by side with my long-time friend Artie and be part of such a great team led by Terri Avery. I'm ready to get out in the community, meet our listeners and continue to help 'V101.9' dominate the Charlotte market."
Vulpi Joins USRN as VP/GM Content Affiliations. Former My Traffic Department vice president of sales Frank Vulpi is tapped to become vice president/general manager of Content Affiliations for the United Stations Radio Networks (USRN). Vulpi will oversee roughly one-dozen staffers marketing the network's programming services. "Frank's wealth of experience on both the station and the network side of the business is an incredible asset for our company," comments USRN executive vice president Charlie Colombo. "He understands the needs of our clients; he knows the new platforms; and he knows how to develop and maintain those essential relationships with our affiliates. He is joining an already successful team." Vulpi's approximately 30-year industry background includes being general sales manager of New York City's WYNY. In addition, he spent 15 years with Bloomberg's media division, ultimately running its radio and television syndication departments.
Carson and Beckman Promoted at Idaho Broadcasting Groups. The Moscow, Idaho-based broadcasting companies IdaVend Broadcasting, Inland Northwest Broadcasting and KRPL Inc. announce two promotions. The company's current promotions director – Jon Carson – is upped to executive director of promotions for the nine-station radio group beginning January 2014. Carson has been with the company for more than two years and commutes between the station groups' two locations in Moscow and Lewiston, Idaho. Carson recently earned designation as CRSM, Certified Radio Sales Manager, from the Radio Advertising Bureau. With the expansion of his team, Carson is overseeing a team of two promotions directors. The Moscow promotions director will oversee promotions for the six-station group, Inland Northwest Broadcasting, and KRPL, Inc. The Lewiston promotions director will oversee promotions for the three-station group, IdaVend Broadcasting. Additionally, Amberly Beckman is promoted to promotions director for the Moscow-based group from her most recent position as promotions director at the Lewiston-based stations. She has served with the company for the past two years.
Bay Becomes Chief Executive Officer at Rdio. Anthony Bay succeeds CEO Drew Larner, who transitions to vice chairman and strategic advisor to the board of directors of the digital music service. Larner comments that Bay's record of accomplishment "building successful digital media businesses over the last two decades has been vast and deep." He adds, "[Bay's] experience will be incredibly valuable to Rdio as we focus on building a global, scalable business model positioned for long-term leadership and growth." According to Rdio founder Janus Friis, "We set out to build the best music streaming experience and we feel we have accomplished that. Now, we need to expand our global reach and subscriber base. Under Anthony's leadership, Rdio will focus on building the world's best free, ad-supported streaming service and dramatically growing our active, paying user base, globally. Anthony will also play a critical role in unlocking the value of our global terrestrial radio partnerships." Bay remarks, "Subscription music offers an exciting and compelling customer experience and value proposition – we are still in the very early days of this opportunity. There are well over one billion Smartphone users with millions more joining every day. Our vision is for Rdio to become one of the 'must have' applications for any listener around the world." A former digital media executive at Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple, Bay was chairman at Loudeye, where he pioneered the distribution, promotion and sale of digital media content in the business-to-business space before the company was sold to Nokia. During Bay's time at Microsoft, his team was responsible for developing Windows Media Technologies, including Windows Media Player.
Sun Broadcast Group Contracts with Jelli for Cloud-Based Ad Platform. SBG CEO Jason Bailey announces that his company is investing the resources necessary to affect the "much-needed change to measurement and accountability in network radio" that he's been publicly calling for as it will deploy Jelli, Inc.'s cloud- based ad platform across its entire network that will make it easier and faster to buy and run radio advertisements. The change will start immediately across all of Sun's Hispanic products including CNN en Español, Fox Deportes, AccuWeather en Español and its national Latino Advantage network. Sun Hispanic content partner, Stardome Media Group, has also committed to the platform change. A roll out to Sun's general market offerings will begin in early 2014. Bailey comments, "I have been asking leaders large and small to stand with me and implement true change in how we conduct business across our industry. Radio has been living in the dark ages when it comes to accountability. We're being eaten alive by the real-time metrics of digital audio competitors and our best answer, RADAR, still requires busy planners and buyers to go back months after a campaign to see what should have run. Today we stand proud to put our entire sales and programming schedules on the line and make a real change for this great industry." In a statement, SBG says it is agreeing to finance equipment and installation costs for each affiliate they service. It has also been working with Jelli's team of engineers to enhance the ad platform and include delivery of short-form content and features, allowing for real time measurement of sponsorships and integrated product placement in addition to relieving local affiliate workload in scheduling and running network content and ads.
The Sad State of Radio Broadcast Engineering – Part 2. Around Labor Day, RadioInfo technical editor Tom Ray wrote an article that asked, "Where have all the broadcast engineers gone?" He was inundated with responses — not just from across the country – but from around the world! Obviously, he hit a nerve with everyone. Ray reports, "I have heard from Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Ireland. Obviously, this is a universal topic and I have been overwhelmed. Additionally, I was both surprised and not surprised at the bitterness in many of the responses. Broadcast engineers are a unique group. It's difficult, though not impossible, to find a more dedicated group of people in any business. We take it personally. The station becomes part of us and is what we do. And once that is disrupted, even if the person is in a much better place, it is taken personally. I can relate." In a long-awaited follow-up to that powerful article, Tom Ray posts a powerful and informative "Part 2″ today (12/4) that goes into even more depth on this complex and important topic – raising issues and offering solutions – that lies at the very foundation of the state of today's radio station business. It is must reading for anyone who cares about the present and future state of radio station operations. To read it in its entirety, please click here.
Edison Research to Work with Triton Digital on 'Infinite Dial' Study. Arbitron's absorption into the Nielsen fold has had an impact on the annual "Infinite Dial" study that Edison Research has been producing in partnership with the radio ratings firm. Edison announces that it will be conducting the long-running study of consumer media usage with Triton Digital when the new study is released in March of next year. Edison states that the study has been "one of the most widely cited and well-regarded studies on digital media usage, eagerly awaited each year and used by advertisers and content providers. Hundreds of start-ups, advertising agencies, established businesses, financial analysts, and academics all make extensive use of the study each year." Edison Research president Larry Rosen comments, "We're hard at work making the 2014 version of 'The Edison/Triton Infinite Dial' the best ever. Edison has always sought to provide thought leadership and Triton Digital is the recognized leader in digital audio measurement with its MRC-accredited Webcast Metrics platform. Our two companies have come together to continue the tradition of 'The Infinite Dial' and the tracking of consumer media trends in the digital economy."
HD Radio to be Standard on the 2015 K900. The seventh Kia-made vehicle to have HD Radio as a standard feature will be its 2015 K900. The luxury sedan will join the recently-launched Cadenza, along with the Forte, Optima, Sorento, Soul, and Sportage as other Kia vehicles to offer the digital AM & FM format. HD Radio is – or will be – available as a factory-installed feature from 33 automotive brands including Acura, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI USA, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Scion, SRT (Chrysler), Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. The 2015 Kia K900 is expected to arrive at dealers during the first quarter of 2014.
Kim Field Passes. Fourteen-month Tom Kent Radio Network affiliate sales representative Kim Field died this past Sunday (12/1) in hospice care in Findlay, Ohio. Field had been battling cancer for the past two years; she is survived by a 16-year-old daughter and her parents. Field previously was a Sales Manager for the former Jacor, then a Clear Channel market manager for Ohio markets Findlay and Lima. Her funeral is scheduled for today (12/4) in Findlay. Kim Field was just 42 years old.
Keith Sweat Receives Soul Train 'Lifetime Achievement Award.' R&B legend and Premiere Networks host Keith Sweat was honored on Sunday evening (12/1) with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Soul Train Awards. Sweat, in addition to his successful career as a singer, songwriter, and producer, also hosts the evening radio show "The Sweat Hotel" syndicated by Premiere. During the award show, which aired simultaneously Centric and BET, Sweat took the stage to perform a medley of his greatest hits including "Nobody," "I Want Her," "Don't Stop Your Love," and a special rendition of "Make It Last Forever" with Faith Evans. While accepting the award honoring his nearly three-decades-long career in music, Sweat thanked the legendary Gerald Lavert for teaching him how to be a true entertainer and Doc Wynter, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment SVP of urban programming, for the chance to host his national radio program.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
November PPM Data – Part Four. Owing to the Thanksgiving holiday, Nielsen Audio pushed back data release for the remaining 12 PPM markets to yesterday (Monday, 12/2). See complete market numbers here for Austin, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Providence, Raleigh, Norfolk, Nashville, Greensboro, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Memphis, and Hartford. In addition, RadioInfo's Mike Kinosian provides his "Ten Takeaways" from this latest group.
- Austin – Not only is this the sixth straight positive trend for Crista Media-owned KFMK "Spirit 105.9," the contemporary Christian outlet boasts the distinction of largest (6+) October-November gain (+2.0) of any station in all 48 PPM markets. As part of its upward spiral, "Spirit 105.9″ has progressed 3.0 – 3.8 – 3.9 – 4.0 – 4.7 – 5.1 – 7.1. It cracked the top ten in September (#9); advanced to #6 in October; and is now tied at #2. Two other Austin stations made upward moves of at least one share. After eight consecutive monthly showings in the 5.0 – 5.9 range, including back-to-back months at 5.5 (September and October), Clear Channel country KVET-FM (#4) gains 1.5 to hit an even seven-share, while Emmis adult alternative KGSR "Radio Austin" is +1.2 to 3.7 (#14 – #12).
- Milwaukee – Off by one full share (September-October, 6+), Journal adult hits WLWK "The Lake" rebounds with a six-tenths gain (3.7 – 4.3) as it inches up from #9 to #7. With a one-half share increase to 5.9 (#6), Entercom CHR WXSS "Kiss" has its best 6+-showing since December's 6.1. Clear Channel talk WISN is off by one full share (7.5 – 6.5, #4). After nearly tripling its .4 in September (6+) to 1.1 in October, adult alternative WYMS takes an eight-tenths dip to .3 (#16).
- Indianapolis – Emmis talk outlet WIBC bounces back from a September-October -.6 in dramatic style by notching a +1.0 (5.3 – 6.3, 6+), thus leaping from ninth to a three-way tie for fifth. Conversely, Radio One rhythmic CHR WHHH "Hot 96.3″ has its third successive down trend – this one represents a nine-tenths loss – dropping the station from #6 in October to #9. Since August, "Hot" has fallen from 7.1 – 6.3 – 5.9 – 5.0 (6+).
- Providence – Up nine-tenths to 7.1 (6+), Clear Channel classic hits WWBB "B101″ progresses from fifth to third. For the fifth consecutive month, Entercom's WVEI (#7 – #6) is either up or flat (4.5 – 4.6 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 5.9 – 6.3). Its 6.3 represents the sports outlet's strongest (6+) share since January 2011 – when it also posted a 6.3. Two Clear Channel siblings are off by one-half share apiece – rocker WHJY (7.8 – 7.3, #2) and hot AC WSNE (6.2 – 5.7, #7).
- Raleigh – With a powerful +1.6, Curtis Media Group-owned WQDR "Today's Best Country" (#1 for the fifth straight month) hits an even 10.0 share, just as it did in August. Public WUNC takes a nine-tenths spike (8.0 – 8.9) to advance from third to second. Off by six-tenths is Clear Channel CHR WDCG (6.3 – 5.7, #5 – #6).
- Nashville – In addition to being up nine-tenths from October to 6.4, urban contemporary WUBT "The Beat" (#3) is part of a Clear Channel block at #2, #3, #4, and #5. Cumulus Media's WSM gains one-half share to 4.7 (#8), while Clear Channel country rival WSIX is -.1 (6.2, #4); WSM country sibling WKDF is -.3 (3.8, #11). Following a scorching +.9 to 6.1 (September-October, 6+), Cumulus Media sports-formatted WGFX "The Zone" tumbles by eight-tenths to 5.3 (#5 – #7).
- Greensboro – CHR has a good month, as Dick Broadcasting's WKZL "The #1 Hit Music Station" gains seven-tenths (4.6 – 5.3, #8 – #7), while Clear Channel-owned WMKS "Now 105.7″ adds one-half share (3.2 – 3.7, steady at #9). On the other hand, Entercom country outlet WPAW "The Wolf" is down four-tenths (8.8 – 8.4, #2) and Clear Channel format rival WTQR "New Country" is off by a full-share (8.5 – 7.5, #6). Entercom's WQMG (12.1, #1) is in double-digits (6+) for the twelfth straight time. Meanwhile, after registering a +1.1 to 9.0 in October, the urban AC's adult hits sibling – WSMW "Simon" – plummets by nine-tenths (9.0 – 8.1, #2 – #5).
- West Palm Beach – Clear Channel classic hits WOLL "Kool 105.5″ advances by eight-tenths to 6.3 (#2), while its CHR cluster-mate WLDI "Wild 95.5″ picks up six-tenths to 5.4 (#4). After an eight-tenths August-September decline (6+) followed by a massive -1.2 (September-October), classical-formatted WPBI drops another nine-tenths to 1.4 (#14 – #15); the public outlet ranked sixth in August. Despite a four-tenths dip to 8.1, hot AC WRMF leads the (6+) field for the twelfth consecutive time.
- Memphis – Entercom's WMC-FM "FM 100″ enjoys a strong October-November +1.3 as it advances from fifth to third. The 7.7 represents the most potent 6+-share in the hot AC's PPM history. While Clear Channel gospel WHAL "Halleluiah" trends up by one-half share (10.5 – 11.0) remaining #1 for the third straight month, co-owned urban AC KJMS "V101″ is down eight-tenths to 9.4 (it had been in double-digits, 6+, in August, September, and October) and remains at #2 for the third consecutive month.
- Hartford – Just as it has been for every PPM monthly report since October 2011, CBS Radio adult contemporary WRCH "Lite" (9.8 – 10.7, +.9) is #1. Marlin Broadcasting's WCCC "Rock 106.9″ drops one-half share (3.4 – 2.9) but remains at #10.
Kristin the Island Girl Named Midday Jock at 'HOT 103.7' in Seattle. Entercom's rhythmic CHR KHTP, Seattle "HOT 103.7" brings Kristin "The Island Girl" Geong aboard to host he midday show at the station. Geong is a 14-year veteran of the market, most recently at Clear Channel's crosstown CHR KBKS. KHTP program director Mike Preston says, "Bringing Kristin back to the airwaves on 'The New HOT 103.7' gives this growing station even more momentum. After a successful launch, with over 600,000 listeners in just our second month, Kristin was the perfect choice for middays. Her passion for this music format makes her the perfect host for Seattle listeners to spend their work day with." Geong adds, "I couldn't be more excited to join the hottest radio station in Seattle. LOVE the fact that I get to not only be back on the radio in the city I love, but I also get to play all of my favorite music, including all of the old school throwback songs that I know word-for-word! Big thanks to Dave Richards and Mike Preston for bringing me on board to be a part of the 'HOT 103.7' team!"
Morelli Moves to CBS Radio as VP/Integrated Marketing. Two-year CBS Radio Chicago director of integrated marketing & events Jennifer Morelli is named vice president of integrated marketing for CBS Radio. Morelli led non-traditional sales efforts for the company's six-station Windy City cluster. According to CBS Radio president of sales Michael Weiss, "Jennifer has taken on roles of increasing responsibility during her tenure at CBS Radio and is well prepared to take on this leadership position for the division. She has demonstrated the ability to create opportunities for clients that go beyond conventional advertising and branding methods." Morelli joined CBS Radio Houston four years ago as integrated marketing manager. She previously held several positions – including general sales manager – with Emmis in Austin and she has worked in the sales department of WQRF-TV, Chicago. Morelli's radio career began in 1997 at Sconnix Broadcasting's Quad Cities stations where she was an account executive. More RadioInfo Career Moves. At Sun Broadcasting's Fort Myers operations, program director Lance Ballance exits rock WXNX "93X." Ballance has been with the station since April of 2011 when it was adult contemporary WTLT "Lite 93.7."…..Jim "JR" Reitz leaves Cumulus Media's CHR WFHN, New Bedford, Massachusetts "Fun 107" where he's been for the past 20 years for a change of career and scenery in Phoenix. Reitz has been serving as program director and morning drive host.
Hometown Media Brings 'The Dude' to Wilmington, North Carolina. Last February, Hometown Media branded its Columbia, South Carolina country station WWNQ "94.3 The Dude." Now the company's Wilmington, North Carolina cluster takes two of its FM signals – WNTB at 93.7 and WLTT at 106.3 – and flips them from news/talk to country as "The Dude." Hometown Wilmington general manager Beau Gunn states, "In keeping with the tradition of being your hometown connection, we wanted a country radio station that played the songs listeners wanted to hear. We want your input. We want to play the country music Wilmington wants to hear; not music that was selected in Atlanta or New York. We knew Wilmington wanted a country station and we know people want to be involved in selecting the songs you want to hear. We've created a listener advisory board so that 'The Dude' plays songs the Port City wants to hear." Gunn promises the station will play the current country hits and will also dig deeper into albums for cuts listeners want to hear. As for the company's news/talk programming, "Port City Radio" will continue to be heard on former classical duo WSFM-AM and translator W240AS.
No Political Ads for Pubcasters After All. The notion that public radio and television stations would soon get to take political advertising – made real by a three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals last year – has been struck down after a larger, 11-judge panel from the same court ruled 8-3 to uphold the ban on paid commercial, political or issues ads on public radio or television stations. Writing for the majority, Judge Margaret McKeown said, "Congress recognized that advertising would change the character of public broadcast programming and undermine the intended distinction between commercial and noncommercial broadcasting." The ruling no doubt is music to the ears of commercial broadcasters since they won't have to share any of that revenue with public outlets. Interestingly, two of the dissenting judges argued that preventing pubcasters from taking advertising – even from for-profit corporations — violates the First Amendment. The case first came to the courts after a public television station was found to have violated the strict rules about promotional messages in announcements for companies called "underwriters." At least for now, it appears the free speech argument waged by public broadcasters is being overridden by their charter which maintains they be commercial-free.
Nielsen's 'Cross-Platform Report' Concludes More Than 90% of Americans Use Radio Each Week. The just released "A Look Across Media: The Cross-Platform Report" from Nielsen uses RADAR data for its conclusions about radio use and habits. Stating that radio is used by more than 90% of Americans each week, the report notes that African Americans (92%) and Hispanics (94%) are the biggest users of radio on a weekly basis. According to Nielsen, the average American "consumes almost 60 hours of content each week across TV, online, radio and mobile," and it breaks down this way: TV – 35.1 hours; radio –14 hours; video online – 1.5 hours; video on mobile – 1.3 hours. Though the report states that monthly listening to AM/FM radio is 60 hours and 42 minutes on average, missing from the options is listening to audio via mobile – obviously an important competitor for AM/FM radio. The report measures traditional TV, using Blu-Ray/DVD, using game console, using internet from computer, watching video on the internet, and watching video on mobile in addition to listening to radio via AM/FM. See more about the report here.
Britney Spears to Guest Host AT40 This Weekend. Premiere Networks announces pop star Britney Spears will guest host its "American Top 40" countdown program this weekend, December 7-8. In addition to counting down the top 40 songs, Spears will answer questions directly from fans and talk about the making of her latest studio album "Britney Jean," including what it was like to record a duet with her sister, Jamie Lynn, and their future plans to collaborate. Spears will also discuss her personal life – from love and break-ups to her favorite Christmas memories, and what fans can expect from her two-year "Britney Spears: Piece of Me" residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, which kicks off December 27.
Cruz Gets Face Time with Jason Derulo. KHKS, Dallas "106.1 Kiss FM" evening personality Cruz (left) chats with pop star Jason Derulo backstage at the "106.1 KISS FM Jingle Ball 2013" at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. Last night was the first stop on the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour in Dallas and fans saw performances by Robin Thicke, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Flo Rida, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias, Fifth Harmony, One Republic, SoMo, Pitbull and Derulo. Other cities on the tour this month include: Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Tampa and Miami. Photo: Getty Images for iHeartRadio.
Springfield Radio Personality Battling Cancer. Longtime WHYN-FM, Springfield, Massachusetts morning personality Dan Williams is being treated for bladder cancer, according to a report on Masslive.com. Williams, who currently is doing weekends and swing shifts at Saga Communications' crosstown rock WAQY "Rock 102," was morning co-host at Clear Channel's AC WHYN-FM "Mix 93.1" for 15 years along with his wife Kim Zachary (currently on the morning show at WDRC-FM, Hartford). Williams says doctors found a blockage in his ureter two years ago and wanted to keep an eye on it. Now that the tumor has grown, doctors will address a new treatment plan.
Broadcasters Foundation of America Begins 'Holiday Giving Campaign.' The 2013 Holiday Giving Campaign is underway at the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The campaign asks broadcasters to spread the word about the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation to those who may need its assistance, and encourages donations and memberships at www.broadcastersfoundation.org, or by calling 212-373-8250. Often a last refuge, the Broadcasters Foundation has helped broadcasters and their families remain in their homes and made it possible for retirees to afford life-sustaining medications. The Broadcasters Foundation also has provided one-time emergency grants, including in the aftermath of natural catastrophes such as Hurricane Sandy. Chairman Phil Lombardo states, "The goal of the Foundation's board of directors is that no broadcaster's cry for help should ever go unanswered. Requests for aid have more than doubled over the past few years and more come in every day. Next year, we will disburse over $900,000 in financial assistance, a 100% increase from five years ago." BFoA president Jim Thompson adds, "The pace of incoming donations is lagging behind the requests for aid. Our grant recipients are our colleagues — individuals who we have worked with and whose lives have been devastated by unthinkable circumstances. Aid from the Broadcasters Foundation can be life-saving, in many cases. I ask every broadcaster to consider making a donation or becoming a member."
KFDI, Wichita Shows Off Holiday Charitable Efforts. Pictured here are staffers from Journal Broadcast Group's country KFDI, Wichita (including morning hosts Brian Pierce – third from right – and Kellie Michaels – far right) after boxing up 801 holiday packages to be sent to U.S. troops from Kansas stationed overseas. In a separate initiative, the station's 39th Annual Christmas Crusade for Children has received 1,025 commitments from donors to provide gifts for needy children. The opportunity to donate is being kept open through December 13.
American General Media Stations Organize Drive for Homeless. American General Media Albuquerque stations KABG "Big 98.5," KAGM "Power 106.7," KARS "Area 102.9," KDLW "Z106.3" and KLVO "Radio Lobo" are donating air time and station talent to ask listeners to help support Joy Junction. The stations will hold an all-day live broadcast and donation drive on Friday, December 6 to benefit Joy Junction which assists homeless men, women, children and families in the Albuquerque area.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Radio Competes with "New Media" for Space in the Brain of the Consumer. Do you ever get those moments when it slaps you upside the head that we're in a new world of media? In a new column posted today (12/2), noted digital radio consultant and RadioInfo columnist Chris Miller writes, "I had one recently, reading one of those free local weekly papers that covers alternative news, arts and entertainment. You know the type, right? They thanked the regional Chevy dealers "for helping pull off what no other broadcast media outlet has ever thought to do: bring some quality local musical talent into our living rooms. When the local hipster-friendly publication thanks car dealers for the great tunes, it's a sign that competition can now come from anywhere! So, it's come to this for us radio folks. Our competition is not over a choice on the radio dial. It's not even for space on a device. It's competition for space in the brain." Miller goes on to suggest that it might be in radio's best interest not to immediately deal with these exotic outside forces as competition — but to consider them as potential collaborators! To read his complete article, please click here.
Taking a Page from the Book of Talk Radio. RadioInfo music editor/director Duane Doobie is a passionate advocate of bringing back the deejay so that music radio can reclaim ownership of the music culture the way news/talk radio has ownership of the political culture and sports talk radio can say the same about its role in the nation's sports culture. But what would the new disc jockey of the digital era sound like? We obviously cannot go back to some of the on-air stereotypes of the golden era. In a new column posted today (12/2) the Doob suggests we take a closer look at talk radio for the answer. To read the entire piece, please click here.
November PPM Data – Part Three. Just prior to the Thanksgiving Day break, Nielsen Audio released November 2013 PPM ratings data for Portland, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Antonio, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Orlando, and Columbus. See complete market numbers here; in addition RadioInfo's Mike Kinosian provides his "Ten Takeaways" from this latest group.
- Portland – For the third straight month, KFIS "The Fish" posts a positive trend – this one a strong +.9 – taking the Salem contemporary Christian facility to 4.1 and #9, up from #14 in October. It is the station's strongest 6+-stat since May 2011 (4.2). On the flipside, Clear Channel's KLTH "Oldies 106.7″ slumps by nine-tenths to 4.6, dropping from fourth to seventh. While Alpha Broadcasting's KUPL "The Bull" is steady at 6.7 (#3), its Entercom country rival KWJJ "The Wolf" is down seven-tenths to 4.0 (#11, from #6 in October).
- Charlotte – The back-and-forth in this market's country battle continues as both players have significant (6+) fluctuations. CBS Radio's WSOC "Country's Hottest Hits" enjoys a seven-tenths boost (6.2 – 6.9, #3), while Clear Channel's WKKT "The Kat" slips by nine-tenths (6.9 – 6.0, #4). In October, WSOC ranked fifth and WKKT was second. Over the last 12 monthlies, WSOC has prevailed eight times (January, March, May, June, July, August, September, and November), while WKKT has been victorious in "Holiday" 2012, February, March, and October. WKKT adult hits cluster-mate WLKO "The Lake" takes a full-share dip (5.0 – 4.0, 6+), dropping from #8 – #12. Up for the third successive month, Greater Media AM & FM talk combo WBT (#10) posts a +.9 from October's 3.9; its 4.8 (6+) in November matches what it did in April and May.
- Pittsburgh – A sterling example of how a sports flagship must unfortunately take the bad as well as the good exists with CBS Radio-owned KDKA-FM "93-7 The Fan." Following five straight up trends (4.1 – 4.3 – 5.2 – 6.5 – 6.9 – 8.4, 6+), which included the best-ever (6+) PPM share for the Pittsburgh Pirates' flagship and a #1 ranking, "The Fan" plummets to eleventh. The 60% month-to-month drop-off (8.4 – 3.3, -5.1) is a bit reminiscent of (6+) "Holiday" to January falloff numbers for all-Christmas music stations; KDKA-FM's 3.3 in November is its lowest since "Holiday" 2012 (3.1). Among those seemingly benefitting are three Clear Channel music outlets – rocker WDVE (+1.4, 8.9, #3 to #1); CHR WKST "Kiss" (+1.0, 6.6, #7 to #4); and alternative WXDX "The X" (+1.2, 4.2, #11 to #9).
- Sacramento – On the strength of a +.9 (6+), Clear Channel adult hits KQJK "Jack-FM" zooms from #11 – #7; 4.6 is the station's best showing since January's 4.9. Capital Public Radio-owned KXJX posts its fourth straight positive trend (2.4 – 2.5 – 2.6 – 2.8 – 3.6) and mirrors the 3.6 (6+) it had in April. After gaining six-tenths in October, CBS Radio sports outlet KHTK adds another half-share (1.3 – 1.9 – 2.4), but remains at #19.
- San Antonio – Rocker KISS (#9 – #6) improves by eight-tenths to 4.9, the Cox Media Group's best (6+) stat in over four years (5.0 – October 2009). Clear Channel adult contemporary KQXT "Q101.9″ regains the (6+) half-share it lost in October (4.4 – 3.9 – 4.4) and inches up from tenth to ninth.
- Cincinnati – This marks the second straight month that three "Queen City" stations experience month-to-month fluctuations of at least one share. On the positive side, Radio One urban contemporary WIZF "101.1 The Wiz" notches a +1.2 (3.3 – 4.5) to advance to #8 (from #12). Country is strong with Hubbard's WUBE "B105.1″ (#3) rebounding from a September-October -1.1 to a +1.0 (7.5 – 6.4 – 7.4), while Cumulus rival WNNF (#15 – #13) gains seven-tenths, which – of course – does not qualify as a full-share gainer but 3.5 represents WNNF's best (6+) share since the station transitioned from hot AC in January 2012. Meanwhile, Clear Channel-owned WLW continues a downward spiral, but remains #1. The Cincinnati Reds flagship was -1.4 (September-October) and its October-November line is 12.3 – 9.8 (-2.5), submerging WLW to single-digits (6+) for the first time since March (9.4).
- Salt Lake City – After successive (6+) gains of at least one full-share (5.0 – 6.1 – 7.5), Bonneville AM & FM talk combo KSL is down six-tenths and is tied at #2 with Clear Channel AM & FM format rival KNRS (6.6 – 6.9). The talk and CHR battles intertwine, since also at #2 is KNRS CHR cluster-mate KZHT (6.5 – 6.9, +.4); Simmons CHR KUDD "Mix" (5.3 – 5.6, +.3, #5) is right behind. Among the market's hot AC stations, Cumulus' KBEE "B98.7″ gains one-half share to 1.9 (#11), but Clear Channel's KJMY "My 99.5″ drops nine-tenths to 3.5 (#18).
- Kansas City – Maintaining its positive ways with a six-tenths gain (6+), Cumulus classic rocker KCFX "The Fox" (#2) is up for the third straight month (6.2 – 7.0 – 7.6 – 8.2); November's 8.2 is a (6+) PPM record-setter for "The Fox." Entercom's KQRC "The Rock" (#5) regains the half-share it lost in October (4.9 – 4.4 – 4.9); however, its sports sibling KCSP, which declined by nine-tenths in October (4.5 – 3.6), tumbles by -1.4 to 2.2 (#13 – #16). For the seventh straight monthly, Wilks country outlet KFKF is #1 (8.3 – 8.6, +.3, 6+).
- Orlando – It is a good month for the market's divergent adult contemporary flavors. Following a nine-tenths September-October improvement (5.1 – 6.0, #5) Clear Channel's WMGF "Magic 107.7″ (#3) gains eight-tenths to 6.8, its best 6+-share since "Holiday" 2012 (when it was exactly twice as much – 13.6). Cox Media Group rock AC WMMO adds one-half share to 4.8 (#11 – #9). Other market outlets making one-half share month-month gains are Clear Channel CHR WXXL (4.7 – 5.2, #8 – #7) and Cox Media Group rhythmic CHR WPYO (3.8 – 4.3, #13 – #12).
- Columbus – For the eighth consecutive monthly, Clear Channel CHR WNCI (#1) is in double-digits (6+) as it boasts a +1.4 to 11.7. Country cluster-mate WCOL (10.2 – 10.4, #2) claims double-digits (6+) for the seventh time in the last nine PPM reports. Conversely, dropping by one-half share are their classic rock sibling WBWR (3.5 – 3.0, #11) and co-owned alternative WCGX (2.8 – 2.3, #12).
CBS Radio Creates New Sales Role; Names Alan Blum VP. CBS Radio announces the unveiling of a new title within the company – vice president of branded content solutions – and announces Alan Blum is stepping into the role immediately. CBS states that Blum will report to Rich Lobel, executive vice president and CMO, Altitude Group, a team of local engagement experts tasked with helping Fortune 500 brands connect with consumers using CBS Radio and CBS Television Stations along with their digital properties, as well as CBS's outdoor assets. It further states that in this new role, Blum will work directly with the nation's leading marketers to develop cross-platform programs that build brand awareness and favorability for advertisers. He will identify unique and engaging ways to introduce clients into a range of broadcast and digital programming, as well as out of home media." Lobel comments, "Local marketing is rapidly becoming the 'new black,' and given Alan's considerable agency and branded content experience, he is the ideal partner to have as we enhance our commitment to delivering world class solutions to clients who want to own the local market landscape. He has a fresh perspective in looking at marketing solutions from a consumer point of view, and can see opportunities that have a chance to become sensational." Blum comes to CBS Radio from Re:Vision, a New York-based advertising agency he founded in 1993.
Shotgun Tom Kelly's Appearance at Recent TALKERS Conference Posted on RadioInfoTV. For the first time in the 24-year history of RadioInfo's sister publication TALKERS magazine's annual talk radio conferences, a music radio disc jockey was invited to participate as a speaker. It happened this past October 10 at Talkers Los Angeles 2013 and the deejay was KRTH, Los Angeles "K-EARTH 101″ star "Shotgun" Tom Kelly. In this clip from the panel titled "The Big Picture," moderator Michael Harrison asked Kelly what it is like being a music radio deejay in 2013. Kelly talks about his appreciation of and experience in talk radio as well as the importance in music radio of "how" he says what he says within the constraints of just a handful of seconds. To see the video clip, check out the RadioIfoTV box at the top of the right hand column on this page.
Callaghan Named OM of a Clear Channel Regional Cluster. Former Entercom adult contemporary KOSI, Denver program director/afternoon personality Mark Callaghan is selected to become operations manager of Clear Channel, Northern Colorado, a seven-station cluster with Colorado properties in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley, as well as in Cheyenne, Wyoming. "We are thrilled to have Mark join the Clear Channel team in Northern Colorado," remarks market manager Stu Haskell. "His knowledge of the market, sales experience and expertise, combined with his solid record of winning big in programming, make this a perfect fit." Callaghan comments, "I have amazing memories from when I lived and worked in Northern Colorado. I am going to be reunited with many of the very best people in the business. I have wanted to work with Stu Haskell for as long as I can remember – this truly is coming home just in time for the holidays." Callaghan exited KOSI in February when his post was eliminated. He previously had a 16-year Townsquare Media tenure, which included being a programmer/air personality at the company's Northern Colorado cluster.
'Nash FM 94.7' New York Hosts 'Nash Holiday Bash' with Dierks Bentley and Parmalee. Cumulus Media's country flagship WNSH, New York "Nash FM 94.7" is announcing a "Nash Holiday Bash" concert featuring Dierks Bentley and country rock band Parmalee on Thursday, December 12 at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan. Cumulus states that the end-of-year "NASH Holiday BASH" is the latest offering from "America's Country Station" following the successful "Up Close and Country" concert series which featured performances by country stars including Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett, The Band Perry and more. The "NASH Holiday BASH" celebrates NASH FM 94.7's listeners and is part of the continuing rollout of the national NASH brand on more than 80 country-formatted Cumulus radio stations nationwide.
Bloomberg: Clear Channel Burning Cash to Delay Reckoning. In a piece published by Bloomberg, Krista Giovacco writes that Clear Channel's recently announced desire to push the due date on $1.8 billion in borrowings from 2016 to another three to five years into the future and almost double the interest rate buys the company time, but also eats into its cash flow. Giovacco reports, "While the proposal gives Clear Channel more time to turn around a business that's posted losses every year after Bain Capital Partners LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP took control in 2008, it also raises the company's risk of missing interest payments on $20.7 billion of debt, according to Moody's Investors Service. After capital expenses, Clear Channel ran a deficit from operations in the year ended June, meaning the company had to eat into cash that's declined more than 60% since the end of 2010 to $704.2 million. 'Refinancing at a higher rate is never a positive,' Scott Van den Bosch, a New York-based senior analyst at Moody's, said in a telephone interview. 'It's not a cure-all, but it buys them time to improve the balance sheet.'" Giovacco further states, "Clear Channel is seeking to extend $1 billion of loans to 2019 from 2016 and is proposing to pay interest of as much as 7.5 percentage points more than the London interbank offered rate, compared with 3.65 percentage points more than Libor on the existing debt, according to CreditSights Inc., Clear Channel had a free cash-flow deficit of $69.4 million in the year ended June, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. On the trailing 12-month basis, the company burned cash for the first time since 2009, the data show." Read the entire piece here.
Lew Dickey, Sr. Passes at 86. Broadcaster Lew Dickey, Sr. passed away over the Thanksgiving weekend at age 86. In a statement, Lew Dickey, Jr. – CEO of Cumulus Media – states, "My dad was an enormously talented broadcaster and, more importantly, a deeply devoted husband, father, and mentor. He touched the lives of many people and will be dearly missed." Dickey, Sr. got his start in radio at Storer Broadcasting's WWVA, Wheeling, West Virginia and quickly rose through the ranks at the company. He was promoted within Storer to leadership positions at KDKA-TV, Pittsburgh followed by WAGA-TV, Atlanta. In 1958, Dickey left a successful corporate career to start Midwestern Broadcasting by acquiring WKWK in Wheeling. In 24 months, he turned around the failing station, and began to expand. In 1965, he bought WOHO-AM, Toledo and added WWWM-FM in 1973. Shortly afterwards, he bought WLIO-TV in Lima, Ohio in partnership with the Toledo Blade. In 1992, he purchased WALR-FM and WCNN-AM in Atlanta.
Urban Radio Legend Jerry Boulding Dies. Urban broadcaster Jerry Boulding passed away on Thanksgiving after a brief illness at age 75. Boulding was serving as urban and urban adult contemporary editor at AllAccess.com at the time of his passing. His radio resume includes time spent at some of the most storied call letters in black radio history: WWRL, New York; WVON, Chicago; KDIA, San Francisco; WCHB, Detroit; WEBB, Baltimore; KJCK, Junction City Kansas and WHB, Kansas City.
Wink Martindale Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award. Envision Radio Networks announces that Wink Martindale (pictured here at left), host of "The 100 Greatest Christmas Hits of All Time," received the Hollywood F.A.M.E Award for "Lifetime Achievement Producer/Host." As one of the most successful game show hosts in television history, Martindale also reflects on a notable radio career that includes WHBQ, Memphis as well as KHJ, KRLA, KFWB and KMPC in Los Angeles. The Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards celebrate and honor Film, Art, Music and Entertainment by recognizing outstanding contributors from those fields. Martindale was presented with the award at the 7th Annual Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards on November 14. Martindale comments, "To receive an award for anything is special. But to receive an award designating both Lifetime Achievement and Producing is akin to remarkable. I am both humbled and honored for this Hollywood Fame Award." Martindale is currently hosting Envision Radio Networks' "The 100 Greatest Christmas Hits of All Time" – a special holiday radio program that counts down everyone's favorite Yuletide hits from 100 to number one.
Icy Proposal Gets Warm Reception. That young man on his knee on the ice at a recent Fort Wayne Komets game is news/talk WOWO, Fort Wayne morning show producer Loren Gardner and the lovely young lady he's just asked to marry him is country WQHK, Fort Wayne "K105" afternoon personality Heather Cruise. Cruise appeared at the hockey game to sing the national anthem and she had no idea that after she finished, Loren would be there to pop the question. Needless to say, she was a bit surprised but she did indeed say, "Yes."
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
November PPM Data – Part Two. Nielsen Audio released November (2013) PPM ratings data yesterday (11/26) for Washington (DC), Boston, Detroit, Miami, Seattle, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Louis. All the numbers can be found here, but RadioInfo managing editor Mike Kinosian provides his "Ten Takeaways" from this group.
- Washington – WTOP holds the distinction of having the greatest (6+) October-November gain among all stations in the 24 PPM-measured markets released thus far – a whopping +1.5. Having gained an amazing 2.7 shares since October, the Hubbard all-newser advances from 7.8 (#2) to 9.3 (#1). In addition, this is WTOP's greatest (6+) performance in over two years when it registered a 10.1 in September 2011. Off by one-half share apiece are Clear Channel classic hits WBIG "Big" (4.4 – 3.9, #8) and CBS Radio hot AC WIAD "Fresh" (3.6 – 31, #16).
- Boston – In this intensely sports-crazy market, it only makes sense that sports is the format making the most significant ratings splash. CBS Radio's WBZ-FM "The Sports Hub" lays claim to being the flagship of the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics. In its third successive up-trend, "The Sports Hub" progresses from fifth in October to third and trails classic rock cluster-mate WZLX (7.0 – 6.9, -.1) by just two-tenths. Not only does this mark the first time since PPM became Boston's ratings currency that WZLX placed first, the 6.7 (6+) logged by "The Sports Hub" is its loftiest ever. Since August, WBZ-FM has trended 3.9, #8; 4.6, +.7, #7; 5.4, +.8, #5; 6.7, +1.3, #3 for an extremely impressive +2.8 total. In the meantime, the Boston Red Sox were on their way to capping a magical season by transitioning from a last-place 2012 AL East finish to an improbable win of this year's World Series. With its fourth consecutive positive monthly (3.2 – 3.8 – 4.0 – 4.2 – 5.0), the team's Entercom-owned flagship, WEEI-FM, improved by eight-tenths to finish at #8. While the 5.0 (6+) is WEEI-FM's heftiest stat since October 2011 (5.6), given the Red Sox World Series win, it is likely the station was looking for an even stronger showing.
- Detroit – Clear Channel CHR WKQI "Channel 95-5″ completely gains back the nine-tenths it has lost since August (5.0 – 4.4 – 4.1 – 5.0, 6+) and zooms from eleventh in October to sixth. Co-owned adult contemporary WNIC "Fresh" continues to benefit from Greater Media's WMGC format flip to sports, as "Fresh" adds another half share (4.2 – 4.7, #8); the 4.7 is its best since January's 4.7. After back-to-back 6.0 (6+) shares in July and August, WOMC then posted consecutive 6.8 shares in September and October. The CBS Radio classic hits outlet, however, suffers the most pronounced (6+) October-November decline (-1.8) among all stations in the 24 PPM-measured markets released thus far to drop from third to sixth.
- Miami – There is a tie at #9 between hot AC rivals Clear Channel-owned WMIA "Today's Hits" (3.5 – 3.7) and Cox Media Group's WFLC "Coast" (3.3 – 3.7). Lincoln Financial Media adult contemporary WLYF "Lite FM" extends its string of positive movement to five straight (4.5 – 5.4 – 5.6 – 5.7 – 5.9 – 6.4, 6+). In addition to gaining 1.9 shares in that stretch, "Lite FM" has moved from fifth (June) to second (November).
- Seattle – Included in a three-way tie at #3 are Bonneville talk outlet KIRO (5.1 – 4.8); Entercom rhythmic hot AC KHTP "Hot 103-7″ (4.6 – 4.8); and Clear Channel CHR KBKS "Kiss-FM" (4.2 – 4.8). In only two months since changing format, "Hot" (formerly adult alternative KMTT) vaults from #22 in September to #5 in October to #3. October's first-place tie is broken rather convincingly, as CBS Radio classic rocker KZOK gains one-tenth (5.4 – 5.5, #1) at the same time as Hubbard adult contemporary KRWM "Warm" – with a -.9 – tumbles to sixth (5.4 – 4.5).
- Minneapolis – The 1.7-share (6+) advantage Clear Channel's KEEY "K102″ had in October over country rival CBS Radio-owned KMNB "Buzz'n" is now one-half share, as "K102″ is -.7 (7.3 – 6.6, #4) while "Buzz'n" is +.5 (5.6 – 6.1, #5). After improving by six-tenths (8.0 – 8.6, September-October, 6+), Hubbard hot AC KSTP-FM "KS 95″ dips nine-tenths to 7.7, but remains at #2 for the third straight month.
- San Diego – Adult contemporary has a good November with Lincoln Financial Media's KIFM "Easy 98.1″ logging its second consecutive one-half share increase (3.8 – 4.3 – 4.8, 6+). The recent smooth AC convert has progressed from eighth (September), to fifth (October), to fourth (November). Despite having a new format competitor, CBS Radio adult contemporary KYXY "Soft Rock" (#6) is up for the third straight month (3.2 – 3.4 – 3.6 – 4.1, August-September-October-November, 6+). Meanwhile, regional Mexican XHTY (#20) enjoys a robust nine-tenths gain (1.5 – 2.4).
- Tampa – For the fourth time in the last five monthlies, Cox Media Group adult contemporary siblings WDUV "Lite Favorites" (8.3 – 8.5) and WWRM "Magic" (6.3 – 6.0) are the market's 6+ leaders. Classic hits does well with Cox Media's WXGL "The Eagle" up four-tenths to 5.8 (#3) and CBS Radio's WRBQ "Q105″ up six-tenths to 5.6 (#4). After a +1.1 to 4.0 (September-October), Clear Channel-owned Tampa Bay Rays flagship WDAE plummets by -1.3 to 2.7 (#13 to #16) as the Rays were eliminated from the American League playoffs.
- Baltimore – Even though its remarkable streak of eight consecutive positive trends comes to an end with a three-tenths dip to 9.2, Clear Channel country outlet WPOC remains at #1 for the fifth straight month. CBS Radio adult contemporary WLIF "Lite FM" improves by a whopping +1.1 (4.2 – 5.3) and vaults from eighth to fourth. Meanwhile though, WPOC adult hits cluster-mate WQSR "Jack FM" declines by nine-tenths (4.3 – 3.4), dropping from #7 to #12.
- St. Louis – Three stations have (6+) October-November fluctuations of at least one full share. On the plus side, the past several months have been very good for Hubbard sports property WXOS. The station's July-August-September (6+) line has two up trends, albeit a modest 2.3 – 2.5 – 2.6. There was a +.9 in October to 3.5 though and now it adds +1.1 to 4.6, taking WXOS from #16 in October to #11. After three consecutive downward moves (6.6 – 6.2 – 5.6 – 4.7, 6+) Clear Channel CHR KSLZ "Z107-7″ gains a full share to catapult from #11 in October to #3. Conversely, Emmis classic hits KIHT takes a tumble of 1.2 shares (5.6 – 4.4, 6+) and declines from fifth to thirteenth.
Mark Adams Exits CBS Radio Houston for Unnamed Out-of-Market Gig. Programmer Mark Adams announces he's leaving CBS Radio's Houston cluster where he's been serving as vice president of programming effective December 6. In addition to serving as PD for CHR KKHH "Hot 95.7," hot AC KHMX "Mix 96.5," and country KILT-FM "The Bull 100.3," Adams also oversees the operation of Spanish CHR KLOL "Mega 101." In a memo to his staff, Adams writes, "I've had an opportunity present itself out of market that offers a number of personal and professional opportunities for me and my family. While I'm excited to take on this new adventure, it was a difficult decision. I'm incredibly proud of the work we've accomplished together and know you will go on to ever greater success in the future."
Carol Hanley Leaves Nielsen Audio. Another longtime executive is leaving Nielsen Audio. This time it's EVP and chief sales and marketing officer Carol Hanley. She'd been with Arbitron in that role prior to the acquisition of the latter by Nielsen holding several titles. Prior to her latest role, she was senior VP of sales, U.S. media services and before that she was SVP sales & marketing & advertiser/agency services.
More RadioInfo Career Moves. At Entercom's triple A WMMM, Madison, Stevi is named midday personality. She most recently served as evening personality at Cumulus rock KXXR, Minneapolis "93X."…..Manny Cowzinski becomes part of the Clear Channel Wichita family serving in a promotions and programming capacity. Cowzinski previously worked in the market as morning personality at Connoisseur's country KVWF "The Wolf 100.5."
Mitch Malone Passes. WKJS, Richmond "Kiss FM" evening personality Mitch Malone (James D. Mitchell) died unexpectedly on Monday of what is being described as "natural causes." Malone hosted the "Quiet Storm" evening show on the Radio One-owned urban contemporary station and was a beloved media personality in the market. On the WTVR.com site, station VP and general manager Linda Forem said Malone had one of the best and most soothing voices. "I recall during the horrible storms over the years, when thousands of people had lost their electricity and were only able to stay connected via the radio, listening to Mitch truly soothed us. I got letters from listeners telling me that without Mitch, they would have been frightened. He was also a very proud alumnus of Virginia State University, where his daughter graduated as well. We're in complete shock here, and trying to digest this terrible circumstance."
Blackbelt Broadcasting Signs on New Rhythmic AC in Livingston-Demopolis, Alabama. WYLB, Livingston-Demopolis hits the air with a rhythmic AC format after stunting for the past week with TV themes. Blackbelt Broadcasting's new startup "96.3 YLB" features a live and local air staff with music including image artists Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Earth, Wind & Fire and more. Larry Nelson, formerly of Dial Global, joins for mornings and after an absence of 10 years from radio, Damon Collins (WPIK and WAIL, Key West, Florida) fills the afternoon slot. More talent will be added soon.
Total Traffic + Weather Network Partners with TomTom. The two companies believe the multi-year partnership will augment both their businesses. Clear Channel's Total Traffic + Weather Network says the arrangement will combine "TomTom's industry leading real-time and predictive traffic flow data with Total Traffic + Weather Network's traffic incident, construction and congestion data to create the most comprehensive traffic solution available in North America. The combined data offering will be available across multiple platforms including radio, television, automotive, online and mobile." CCM+E EVP engineering & systems integration Jeff Littlejohn states, "We are thrilled about this partnership. Every day, more than 200 million drivers and thousands of our affiliates depend on TTWN for their traffic information. We value that trust and are dedicated to delivering the most precise traffic data available. Therefore, we strive for best-in-class, strategic partners to advance our offerings. TomTom is a committed and innovative leader in traffic products. We are excited about creating new solutions together to provide the fastest, most accurate traffic information to drivers every day."
Entercom Seattle Rocker and Washington Firefighters Join Forces. Specifically, "Operation Warm" brings together KISW "The Rock of Seattle" and the Washington State Council of Firefighters. Their goal is to provide new coats for children in need. Listeners of "The BJ Shea Morning Experience" (6:00 am to 10:00 am) are being asked to donate money to put 1,000 new, American-made coats on children who otherwise would not have them this holiday season. "Coats are something many of us take for granted," Shea comments. "Unfortunately, for some children, it is the number one thing on their holiday wish list." Washington State Council of Firefighters president Kelly Fox remarks, "Firefighters are trained to help people and the 'Firefighters Coats for Kids Program' gives local firefighters the opportunity to help kids by providing a warm winter coat for disadvantaged children and to be at the forefront of a movement that is bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States. We are proud to work with the BJ Shea Morning Experience to get kids into new coats."
More 2013 Holiday Promotions. Stations all over the country are involved in holiday-themed fundraisers and charity events. Here's a small sample of some of the initiatives taking place:
- Entercom's KEYN, Wichita morning show personalities Don Hall & Kim Dugger spearheaded a turkey drive to benefit The Lord's Diner ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita gathering 106 turkeys and more than $4,000 in cash donations.
- Journal Broadcast Group AC KMXZ "94.9 MIXfm" is presenting an original radio play written by the Arizona Daily Star's David Fitzsimmons to be performed on December 1 at the Fox Tucson Theater to benefit Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona. The cast of local celebrities and actors staging the play will include Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor, plus KGUN news anchors and "MIXfm" personalities. The station says the show "takes the audience on a mysterious holiday adventure, complete with Martians landing in Tucson and a friendly Chupacabra named Chuy."
- Journal Broadcast Group country KFDI, Wichita conducts its 39th annual "Christmas Crusade for Children" in which listeners are encouraged to take part in the adopt-a-thon for a child to sponsor. New gifts are purchased and distributed to children in need.
- CBS Radio's WNKS, Charlotte "Kiss 95.1" hosted the second annual "Secret Santa for Drex and Maney's Kids" yesterday from the Seacrest Studios at Levine Children's Hospital. Listeners donated cash, books, toys and more for kids who have to spend the holidays at the hospital. Last year Drex, Maney and Cassiday from "Drex and Maney Mornings" raised over $12,000 for the kids last year and they hope to hit $20k this holiday season.
- Alpha Broadcasting alternative KINK, Portland reports it raised enough money during last week's "Radio-A-Thon" live from the Bing Lounge to feed and care for more than 37,000 people this holiday season. The funds were raised for the Union Gospel Mission and will help provide 37,381 meals which – the mission says – comes to $71,772.42 in cash donations.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Television's CMT and Clear Channel Announce Partnership; Cody Alan to Host 'After MidNite.' Cable and satellite television's CMT and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment have signed a pact to work together to develop programming "across radio, television and digital platforms to provide country fans with unparalleled access to the music and artists they're passionate about." According to a statement, the "partnership will allow for cross-promotional opportunities across 125 Clear Channel country stations in 105 markets and on iHeartRadio, as well CMT and its digital platforms which include the 24/7 music channel CMT Pure, CMT.com, CMT Mobile and the network's more than seven million fans across social media." Additionally, award-winning country radio and CMT personality Cody Alan will debut as the new host of Premiere Networks' "After MidNite" on January 6, 2014. The program is being rebranded as "CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan" and will originate from the CMT Radio studio in Nashville. Premiere will also be the exclusive distribution partner for "CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan," effective January 1, 2014. Premiere will handle all syndication and ad sales for the nightly program that airs from 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight ET. Alan will also host a one-hour weekend program, the details of which will be announced at a later date. CC president of national programming platforms Tom Poleman states, "We're excited to join with CMT in this multi-faceted alliance, which will create one of the most powerful platforms in country music. By leveraging our combined national broadcast, digital and event content, we'll now have the opportunity to reach even more country fans than ever before and provide even more unique experiences with music and artists, while also delivering unmatched results for our partners. We're also excited to work with someone of Cody's caliber. He's a household name in the country music industry, and his energy, passion and charm make him the ideal host to connect our audience across these incredible platforms."
November PPM Data – Part One. On Monday, Nielsen Audio released November (2013) PPM ratings data for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey). All the numbers can be found here, but RadioInfo managing editor Mike Kinosian provides his "Ten Takeaways" from this initial group.
- New York – Clear Channel-owned WLTW is back on its customary track as the market pacesetter. For the third successive month, "Lite-FM" posts a positive (6+) trend (6.1 – 6.6 – 6.7 – 7.0, August-September-October-November). The adult contemporary's November 2013 6+ share is its best since May, matching a 7.0. Enjoying one-half-share (6+) October-November increases are Yucaipa urban AC WBLS (6.1 – 6.6, steady at #2); "Lite-FM" classic rock sibling WAXQ "Q104.3″ (4.0 – 4.5, #6 – up from #7 in October); and Univision's WXNY "X96.3″ (3.1 – 3.6, #9, up from #13).
- Los Angeles – Three of the market's top five have zero (6+) October-November share movement: Clear Channel cluster-mates (CHR) KIIS "Kiss-FM" (5.4 – 5.4, #1) and (hot AC) KBIG "104.3 – My FM" (5.3 – 5.3, #2) are even, while CBS Radio classic hits KRTH "K-Earth 101″ is flat at 4.2, although it drops from a three-way tie at #4 in October to #5. Elsewhere in the top five, "K-Earth" CHR sibling KAMP "Amp Radio" is only off by one-tenth (4.4 – 4.3) and maintains its #3 ranking, while Emmis rhythmic CHR KPWR "Power 106″ improves by one-tenth (4.2 – 4.3), tying "Amp" at #3; "Power" was part of that #4 logjam in October. Thus, with the +.1 and -.1 canceling each other and the three flats, there was no net gain/loss among the top five. Meanwhile, after eight straight monthlies in the 2.5 – 2.9 range, CBS Radio's KNX adds four-tenths (2.6 – 3.0), zooming from #17 to #11. The all-news outlet's 3.0 represents the station's highest 6+-stat since February (3.1). There is an interesting situation with KOST "Coast 103." Off six-tenths (4.2 – 3.6, 6+), the Clear Channel adult contemporary facility has its lowest performance in two years (October 2011 – 3.5); however, with all-Christmas music in-place – and with history being a strong indicator – KOST will most likely notch strong December numbers.
- San Francisco – On the strength of a massive full-share increase (4.0 – 5.0, 6+), public KQED progresses from #6 in October to #2, and it trails frontrunner (CBS Radio's all-news) KCBS-AM (5.2 – 5.3) by one-tenth. After successive months at 4.9 (September and October) Cumulus' all-sports KNBR drops six-tenths (4.9 – 4.3) to dip from second to fourth. Clear Channel urban-rhythmic oldies KISQ (3.2 – 3.7 – 3.7, #8) and Univision Spanish adult hits KBRG (2.9 – 3.4 – 3.4, #10) posted half-share September-October increases – both are flat in November.
- Dallas – There is good news/bad news for Cumulus' country combo. On the plus side, KPLX "The Wolf" progresses by one-half share from 5.0 and remains at #2; its 5.5 (6+) is the station's best showing in just over four years (5.5 in October 2009). Conversely, KSCS loses six-tenths (3.4 – 2.8), tumbling from #8 in October to #14. For 13 successive monthlies, KSCS had been in the 3.0 – 3.8 range. The all-sports arena is active with Cumulus' KTCK-FM "The Ticket" advancing from a no-show in October to 1.1 (#27), seemingly having a direct effect on sister KTCK-AM (2.5 – 2.0) and KESN (2.7 – 2.0), both of which are tied at #22. Leapfrogging the latter two is CBS Radio's similarly programmed KRLD-FM (#17), which has its fourth consecutive up trend, picking up two-tenths from October (1.9 – 2.1, 6+).
- Houston – Following three straight 4.0 shares (August-September-October, 6+), contemporary Christian KSBJ "God Listens" posts a +.6 to inch up from ninth to sixth; the 4.6 matches what the station had in May and June. Clear Channel adult contemporary KODA "Sunny 99.1″ improves by one-half share (6.6 – 7.1) ranking #2 for the second straight month, while co-owned alternative KTBZ "The Buzz" is off by the same margin (4.4 – 3.9, #9).
- Philadelphia – CBS Radio classic hits WOGL (#2) follows up its September-October +.6 (5.4 – 6.0) with another six-tenths gain (6.0 – 6.6) and is within seven-tenths of #1 Jerry Lee-owned adult contemporary WBEB "B101″ (7.5 – 7.3). Moreover, it is WOGL's most potent 6+-share since June 2012′s 7.6. Also up by six-tenths is Temple University's WRTI (#19), which was at 1.5 in both September and October. Falling by eight-tenths is Clear Channel urban AC WDAS-FM (5.9 – 5.1, #3 to #7).
- Atlanta – Albeit that WHTA "Hot" remains at #7, the Radio One urban contemporary outlet registers a one-half share gain (4.6 – 5.1); CBS Radio format rival WVEE "V103″ (#2) is up one-tenth (7.1 – 7.2). In the urban AC contest, even though down two-tenths (6.6 – 6.4), Cox Media Group's WALR "Kiss" actually improves from fourth to third, but Radio One-owned WAMJ "Atlanta's Best Mix of R&B" drops eight-tenths (6.8 – 6.0) to slip from third to fifth.
- Riverside – Another strong month for KOLA (5.4 – 6.0 – 6.8, September-October-November, 6+) keeps the Anaheim Broadcasting classic hits station at #2. In fact, "KOLA 99.9″ has been second behind Entravision Spanish adult hits KLYY "Jose" (8.8 – 9.2) for an incredible 21 of the last 23 monthlies (6+). Lone exceptions were in July of this year when "KOLA 99.9″ (6.6) was first and "Jose" was second (6.5), and in August 2012 when the two stations tied for first (6.4). Off by one-half share are Univision regional Mexican KSCA (3.5 – 3.0, #7) and Good News Radio contemporary Christian KSGN (3.3 – 2.8, #8).
- San Jose – Leading the abundance of positive movement within the top four is the +.9 (5.9 – 6.8) racked up by Univision Spanish adult hits KBRG. "Mas Variedad" separates itself from a first-place tie with NextMedia hot AC KEZR (5.9 – 5.0, -.9) to claim sole possession of first place; KEZR falls to sixth. In the meantime, KEZR adult contemporary sibling KBAY is +.6 (5.5 – 6.1) and inches up from third to second. With a +.6 (5.2 – 5.8), Empire-owned KRTY "Hot Country" advances from fifth to third, while public KQED gains one-half share (4.9 – 5.4) to progress from #6 to #4.
- Middlesex – Ending a string of four consecutive months in the 4.2 – 4.7 range, Greater Media adult contemporary WMGQ "Jersey's Continuous Soft Rock – Magic 98.3″ notches a hefty +.8 (4.2 – 5.0) and is in a three-way tie at #4 (up from #7 in October). Not only does Clear Channel classic rocker WAXQ relinquish the top spot (falling to #3), it endures the largest 6+ dip (-1.2) in the 12 PPM markets released on Monday (6.7 – 5.5). Remember though, "Q104.3″ was up one-half share in the New York City report. In a parallel vein, while Univision's WXNY "X96.3″ gained one-half share in the New York City report, it is off eight-tenths (3.7 – 2.9, #9 to #16) in Middlesex-Somerset-Union.
CBS Radio's '92.3 NOW FM' in New York Seeks PD as Rick Gillette Moves On. After two years programming CBS Radio's CHR WNOW, New York '92.3 NOW FM,' Rick Gillette leaves the station for new opportunities. Company VP of top 40 programming Michael Martin will program the station in the interim. Gillette took the WNOW PD post after having served as programmer at CBS Radio's hip hop KZON and classic hits KOOL in Phoenix.
Clear Channel Announces Amy Stanek Upped to National Sales Position. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment names Amy Stanek to vice president/director of sales for Clear Channel Radio Sales. Stanek moves to that post from her most recent position as agency sales director and local sales manager for CHR WKSC "103.5 Kiss FM' and hot AC WLIT 93.9 MYfm" in Chicago. CC SVP/director of sales, Central region Bill Barker states, "We are thrilled to have Amy join the CCM+E multi-market team. Her strong industry relationships coupled with her background in developmental selling will be a tremendous asset to our Chicago team as we continue to grow."
JB Exits Hot AC KAMX, Austin. The morning drive show at Entercom's hot AC KAMX, Austin "Mix 94.7" will no longer be called "JB & Sandy" as JB Hager leaves the station after 17 years. The station is ready to move on with Sandy McIlree, Sara Osburn and Alex Franco as hosts of the "Mix Morning Show." In a statement, the company says, "We thank JB for his service, his professionalism and for all the good he has done for the people and the city of Austin. JB has made an incredible impact during his 17 years with 'Mix,' and we wish him all the best in the future. He will be missed."
Benztown's Patterson Promoted to VP/Sales & Operations. Four-year Benztown Radio Networks director of affiliate relations/operations manager Masa Patterson is upped to vice president/sales & operations. Burbank-based Benztown president Dave "Chachi" Denes comments, "Masa Patterson has been an integral part of the tremendous growth and success of our company, products and services. He has led the development of our affiliate roster over a critical period in our company's growth. He has effectively promoted Benztown's 20 imaging libraries, our growing catalog of syndicated programs, and our premier imaging, jingle and voiceover services. Masa's knowledge of our business and the relationships he has with people across the industry make him an incredible resource for Benztown, our customers, and partners." Patterson adds, "Benztown is a one-of-a-kind company that is focused on providing top-shelf content for our partners and clients. It is an honor to lead our affiliate growth." Patterson's radio career began seven years ago, when he wrote/edited sports updates for Los Angeles news outlet KNX. One year later (2007), he joined Premiere Radio Networks' affiliate relations department.
More RadioInfo Career Moves. Mikey V is the new evening host at Clear Channel's CHR WXKS, Boston "Kiss 108." He's also taking on the creative coordinator position. He comes to Boston from his most recent gig as night jock and creative director at CBS Radio's CHR WDZH, Detroit "98.7 AMP Radio."…..Matt Herkimer exits morning show hosting duties at Townsquare Media's country WFRG, Utica-Rome, New York after 25 years with the station…..Holly McCall is the new midday host at Times and News Publishing's country WGTY, York, Pennsylvania "Great Country 107.7." She takes over for music director Dan Douglas who moves to evenings…..Corey Moran adds music director duties to his role at CHR WVHT, Norfolk, Virginia.
'The Wall 99.3' in Syracuse Adds 'Classic Rock Live.' Auburn Broadcasting's WLLW, Syracuse "The Wall 99.3" becomes a member of the Envision Radio Networks rock network with the addition of the company's "Classic Rock Live" show. The two-hour weekend program features recorded live performances and is hosted by rock radio legend Pierre Robert (WMMR, Philadelphia). WLLW program director Paul Szmal states, "We're very excited to have 'Classic Rock Live' on board as our newest addition to our weekend programming. Many of the greatest classic rock musicians were killer live performers, and this program allows us to share that experience with listeners who might otherwise have never known the power and passion of these performances."
WXPK, Briarcliff Manor, New York Morning Host Caroline Corley Passes Suddenly. Caroline Corley was morning drive host at Pamal's triple A "The Peak" serving the Hudson Valley market for the past nine-and-a-half years. She died suddenly on Monday shortly after wrapping up her shift at the station. The Hudson Valley Reporter writes that Corley experienced dizziness before she went unconscious. A neighbor called emergency personnel but they were not able to revive her. Corley had worked in the Denver market as well as at New York signals WLIR, WYNY and WCBS-FM.
Communication Through Creativity. Highly respected radio imaging master, consultant, VO legend and program host Nick Michaels of American Voice Corp. recently brought his two-day seminar, "Communication Through Creativity," to Midwest Communications' cluster of stations in Fargo. Michaels tells RadioInfo that he was tremendously impressed by the passion for creativity and local involvement displayed on an ongoing level at the Midwest Communications properties, which include a variety of music and spoken-word formats. Midwest VP operations Peter Tanz, tells RadioInfo, "Nick Michaels' seminar was an extremely valuable lesson in how to better connect with our audience." Pictured (l-r): Jeff McCarthy, VP programming, Midwest Communications, Inc., Nick Michaels, American Voice Corp., and Peter Tanz, VP operations, Midwest Communications, Inc.
Rollin' in the Dough. The smiling woman in the center is Alneda Fisher, winner of $65,000 in cash from Hubbard Radio's adult hits WARH, St. Louis "106.5 The Arch." Fisher is the latest winner in the station's year-long "FREE MONEY" promotion. So far, the station has awarded more than $200,000 in "FREE MONEY" to its loyal listeners during 2013 – more than any other St. Louis radio station ever has. Previous winners have taken home prizes including $10,000; $25,000; and $50,000.


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Centara Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai
Categories: Accommodation > Hotel
Address: 507, 132, Loykroh Rd., Chang Khlan, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand See map
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Centara Duangtawan Hotel Chiang Mai is located in downtown Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar area, offering 507 rooms in Superior, Deluxe, Business Plus, Dynasty Club, 1-Bedroom Suite and Royal Suite categories.
A member of Centara Hotels & Resorts, the hotel's facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurants and bars, sauna and steam room, spa, fitness centre, shopping arcade and function rooms accommodating up to 800 people. Dynasty Club and Suite rooms offer guests extra privileges including access to the executive lounge and continental breakfast, evening cocktails and all-day tea and coffee.
- Open days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Input price range
1,020 - 6,500 Baht/Day or 34 - 217 USD/Day
Remark: "Star" of accommodation is based by Hotel Association of Thailand. If the accommodation are not listed in Hotel Association, we will use the star which is announced in the websites of accommodation.
- Address
507, 132, Loykroh Rd., Chang Khlan, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand
- Phone number
+66 (0) 5390 5000
- Fax number
+66 (0) 5327 5429
- Email
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