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Bob Pittman, Scott Shannon, Broadway Bill, Elvis Duran, The Breakfast Club Among Those To Honor 104.3's Jim Kerr For 50th Celebration On Air In NYC
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2024 - The list of those paying tribute to 104.3's Jim Kerr this week for his 50th Celebration on-air in New York continues to grow. Today he's set to receive a special message from iHeart Chairman/CEO Bob Pittman, plus a proclamation of 'Jim Kerr Day' in NYC from Mayor Eric Adams.
On Tuesday, Howard Stern joins Jim for a live conversation/simulcast on Q104.3 and Sirius XM. In addition, the day's special guest list will include both live and recorded tributes from, Scott Shannon, Broadway Bill, Dave Stewart, Pat Saint John, Jimmy Fink, Sid Rosenberg Eddie Trunk, The Breakfast Club, Elvis Duran, The Woody Show, Ryan Seacrest and Bobby Bones.
As previously announced, on Friday, March 22: A live broadcast from the top of the Empire State Building at 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a special performance from Gavin Rossdale of BUSH and conversations with recording artists Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and New York Jets Linebacker C.J. Mosley.
“This milestone is impossible to comprehend,” said Eric Wellman, Program Director for iHeartMedia New York’s Q104.3. “50 years of mornings in the number one market is a record that will never be touched. It makes my job so much easier knowing I have a legend like Jim Kerr to pencil into the lineup every single day. I am humbled that he calls me ‘boss’ when I know that I really work for him. Congratulations Jim, here’s to the next 50!”Kerr posted on Facebook in bottom photo, "I'm told this photo is from 1976. I loved working in the ABC Building. It just felt so BIG!"
Beasley Philadelphia Unveils Kincade And Salciunas For Mornings on 97.5 The Fanatic
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2024 - Beasley has announced Kincade and Salciunas as the new morning show from 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. The duo will officially debut today, Monday, March 18, 2024.
The show features John Kincade and Andrew Salciunas. Kincade has been serving as the Morning Show Host since January 2021. Salciunas, has spent the past 10 years working his way up the ladder at the station, most recently hosting 10AM-2PM slot over the past several months.
“I am truly excited to pair John and Andrew for a new sports show that will reflect the energy and passion of the Philadelphia sports fan,” said station Program Director Scott Masteller.
Vinny Marino Appointed OM/PD For Pamal Vermont
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2024 - Pamal Broadcasting has named Vinny Marino its Operations Manager and Program Director for its Catamount cluster Vermont. He will report Corporate VP/Programming and Operations, Kevin Callahan. Callahan said, “We are excited to have Vinny join the Catamount Team. His experience will help propel our Vermont stations to a new level.”
Marino previously served as PD for Cumulus AC WXKC-FM and Classic Hip Hop WXKC-FM-HD2/Erie, PA. Past stints included stops at Classic Rock WWZY-FM/The Boss 107.1 NJ. and WAXQ-FM/New York
Marino added, “I’m excited to be part of a great company that still believes in live and local radio. Rutland is a beautiful area to live, work, and thrive.”
Webinar: How To Write & Produce Radio Creative
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2024 - We are thrilled to extend a complimentary invitation for you to join us on March 20 for a live online webinar focused on how to write and produce radio creative that works. Radio Mercury Awards winning writers and producers will share practical and actionable tips to create and execute best in class radio commercials.
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WDMK-FM Raises Nearly $75K In St. Jude Benefit
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2024 - Beasley announces 105.9 WDMK-FM’s Annual Radiothon on the PRAISE NETWORK raised a total of $74,798 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event took place on Thursday, March 7th live from the station studios in the Motor City. The annual day-long radiothon, led by veteran On Air Personality Randi Myles with the help of Pastor Keenann Knox from Impact Church, surpassed last year’s total of $67,000.
Beasley sister stations 101 WRIF-FM, 94.7 WCSX-FM and 105.1 THE BOUNCE provided additional on-air promotion to support the event and invited listeners to make a donation at www.detroitpraisenetwork.com. “I want to thank everyone at Beasley Detroit for helping the Detroit Praise Network’s yearly fundraiser for the kids at St. Jude,” said Randi Myles. “By now, everyone knows St. Jude is a cause that I have fully wrapped my arms around and the support given by all the stations felt like a dream come true.”
iHeart Chicago Presents 'Women Who Win' of 2024
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2024 - iHeartMedia Chicago’s 107.5 WGCI, Chicago's #1 for Hip-Hop R&B; V103, Today's R&B and Throwbacks; Inspiration 1390, Music of Power & Praise; 93.9 LITE FM, Relaxing Favorites; Rock 95.5, Chicago’s Rock Station; 103.5 KISS FM, Chicago’s #1 Hit Music Station; and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago present “Women Who WIN Class of 2024,” an annual celebration of dynamic women leaders who have made a significant impact in the community as a direct result of their exceptional leadership. March 15th through April 15th, iHeartMedia Chicago and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will pay tribute to six incredible women leaders who have shaped Chicago’s history through dedication and perseverance.
The “Women Who WIN Class of 2024” is featured on each station’s website (click here): 107.5 WGCI; V103; Inspiration 1390; 93.9 LITE FM; Rock 95.5; and 103.5 KISS FM. iHeartMedia Chicago and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will also host a Facebook Live “Women Who WIN Class of 2024 Virtual Exchange” on April 24, 2024 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. The honorees will share insights and answer questions from the radio stations' listeners and the community.
“iHeartMedia Chicago is proud to present the ‘Women Who WIN Class of 2024,’” said Matt Scarano, President of iHeartMedia Chicago. “iHeartMedia Chicago has honored the ‘best of the best’ women leaders in Chicagoland since 2021. We are continuing the tradition this year with six women leaders who have made a superior impact locally and around the world.”
To Coincide With March Madness, The Bert Show Launches 'Busted Baby Bracket'
THE MOUTH, MARCH 18TH, 2024 - Bert Weiss, eponymous host of the syndicated Bert Show, says, "Year after year we do a bracketed tournament on the Bert Show to coincide with “March Madness.” I was unsure how it would be received, but this year we’re doing The Bert Show’s Busted Baby bracket. Looking for the ugliest baby in our listening audience. Most “aesthetically” challenged baby gets $1000."
"It’s been a HUGE HIT. People, thankfully, still have a sense of humor as we are living in a intense PC world, right? You will cringe, but also laugh at the pictures. Check out brackets HERE
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Academy Of Country Music® Announces Nominees For ACM Radio Awards Categories
THE MOUTH, MARCH 15TH, 2024 - The Academy of Country Music® revealed the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards™. Winners of the ACM Radio Awards will be announced ahead of the 59th ACM Awards and celebrated during ACM Awards week, with more information to follow. The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards will take place Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX and will stream live exclusively on Prime Video around the globe.
The full list of 59th ACM Awards nominations will be announced in the coming weeks, as will talent bookings for the show itself, including hosts, performers, and presenters, and detailed plans for ACM Awards week events in Frisco, including opportunities for fans to take part in ticketed as well as free and open-to-the-public programming marking Country Music’s Party of the Year.
59th ACM Radio Awards nominees are:
NATIONAL DAILY ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Bobby Bones, Amy, Lunchbox, Producer Eddie, Morgan, SZN, Mike D, Abby, Pitts, Kevin, Lauren, and Scuba Steve The Bobby Bones Show - Ania Hammar The Highway/Nights with Ania - Katie Neal, Katie & Company - Elaina Smith, Nights with Elaina - Rob Stone and Holly Hutton The Rob + Holly Show
NATIONAL WEEKLY ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Kix Brooks American Country Countdown - B-Dub B-Dub Radio - Lon Helton Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton - Buzz Brainard Hot 30 Countdown with Buzz Brainard - Wayne D and Tay iHeartCountry House Party - Kelly Sutton Y’all Access with Kelly Sutton ON-
AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – MAJOR MARKET The Morning Wolfpack with Matt McAllister – Matt McAllister, Gabe Mercer, and “Captain Ron” Koons KKWF-FM Seattle, WA - The Jason Pullman Show – Jason Pullman KPLX-FM Dallas, TX - Paul Schadt and Sarah Lee in the Morning – Paul Schadt, Sarah Lee, and Producer Geoff WKKT-FM Charlotte, NC – Angie Ward WUBL-FM Atlanta, GA- The Most Fun Afternoons with Scotty Kay – Scotty Kay WUSN-FM Chicago, IL
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – LARGE MARKET Dale Carter Morning Show – Dale Carter KFKF-FM Kansas City, MO - Anthony KFRG-FM Riverside, CA - Annie & Cole – Annie Fox and Cole Dunbar WLHK-FM Indianapolis, IN - The Wayne D Show – Wayne D and Tay Hamilton WSIX-FM Nashville, TN - Jesse & Anna – Jesse Tack and Anna Marie WUBE-FM Cincinnati, OH
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – MEDIUM MARKET Drive Home with Jody Jo – Jody Jo KSKS-FM Fresno, CA - Steve & Gina in the Morning – Steve Lundy and Gina Melton KXKT-FM Omaha, NE - The Doc Show – Doc Medek and Chewy Medek WGGY-FM Scranton, PA - New Country Mornings with Nancy and Woody – Nancy Wilson and Aaron Woods - WHKO-FM Dayton, OH Mo & StyckMan – Mo and StyckMan WUSY-FM Chattanooga, TN
ON-AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR – SMALL MARKET Hilley & Hart – Kevin Hilley and Erin Hart KATI-FM Jefferson City, MO - Liz & Scotty in the Morning – Liz DelGrosso and Scotty Cox KCLR-FM Columbia, MO - Morning Show with Pat James – Pat James KHUT-FM Hutchinson, KS - The Eddie Foxx Show – Eddie Foxx and Amanda Foxx WKSF-FM Asheville, NC - Steve, Ben and Nikki – Steve, Ben, and Nikki WXBQ-FM Bristol. VA
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – MAJOR MARKET KILT-FM Houston, TX KKWF-FM Seattle, WA KSON-FM San Diego, CA WXTU-FM Philadelphia, PA WYCD-FM Detroit, MI
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – LARGE MARKET KFRG-FM Riverside, CA KNCI-FM Sacramento, CA WDSY-FM Pittsburgh, PA WLHK-FM Indianapolis, IN WQDR-FM Raleigh, NC WUBE-FM Cincinnati, OH
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – MEDIUM MARKET KUZZ-FM Bakersfield, CA KXKT-FM Omaha, NE WBEE-FM Rochester, NY WGGY-FM Scranton, PA WTHT-FM Portland, ME
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR – SMALL MARKET KATI-FM Jefferson City, MO KCLR-FM Columbia, MO WFLS-FM Fredericksburg, VA WNGC-FM Athens, GA WRTB-FM Rockford, IL
The 59th ACM Awards will mark a return to Frisco, Texas for the second consecutive year, after a triumphant debut in 2023. Ford Center at The Star in Frisco opened in 2016 and serves as the state-of-the-art practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the home for many major sporting events throughout the year. Last year’s ACM Awards was the first awards show to take place at Ford Center (Shown - courtesy Ford Center).
Ken Benson To Interview Ellen K at Radio Days Europe
THE MOUTH, MARCH 15TH, 2024 - The legendary Ellen K will be featured in a keynote at Radiodays Europe. Ellen K is the first woman to anchor a morning radio show in Los Angeles radio history. She hosts “The Ellen K Morning Show” on KOST in Los Angeles and the nationally syndicated “Ellen K Weekend Show” throughout the United States.
Before KOST, Ellen K co-hosted the morning show with Rick Dees and later with Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM and the globally syndicated “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest."
Ellen K has been the voice of the Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, and many television projects. She has been iHeart Radio Personality of the Year, has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2022, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.
Ken Benson, founder of P1 Media Group, provides research, strategies, and consulting to radio stations worldwide and will lead “Ellen K in Conversation.” it takes place at Radiodays Europe - March 17-19th in Munich, Germany. Ken will interview Ellen K at 10 am CET / 2 am Monday Pacific daylight time.
Tim Clarke To Exit Audacy At The End of March
THE MOUTH, MARCH 15TH, 2024 - Citing an adjustment to the company’s broader initiative to simplify its structure and enhance collaboration across its content platforms, Audacy has confirmed that SVP/Digital Audio Content Tim Clarke will be leaving the company at the end of March.
In an company memo, a representative stated: "I’m writing to let you know that Tim Clarke is going to be moving on from Audacy when his contract expires at the end of March. Over the past two years, Tim has helped Audacy make significant strides in our digital transformation plans. Tim is a wonderful creative leader, a great friend and colleague, and I am grateful for his many contributions to our team and the company. "
They added, "As part of our efforts to streamline, flatten, and further integrate our organization, we will not be replacing Tim’s role; his teams will instead be moving into various teams including Product, Marketing and Programming based on their respective job functions. Since Tim will be with us for another three weeks, we’ll have plenty of time to say a proper farewell, and to share more information on transition items that may be relevant to you and your teams."
Clarke joined the company as Boston's Market Manager in March of 2021, before rising SVP/Digital Audio Content less than a year later. Prior to Audacy, Clarke spent 15 years with Cox Media Group where he rose to VP of Audience and Content. Clarke can be reached at Tim.Clarke@audacy.com.