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Bubba Issues Apology After Admitting To Ratings Tampering
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 –– After returning to the air in Tampa yesterday following a short suspension, Bubba The Love Sponge held a very brief, but emotional press conference where he admitted that he attempted to tamper with ratings by trying to influence a person's listening habits who was participating in a Nielsen survey.
Bubba said that he was "humbled and embarrassed" by the incident and said he owed the truth to his listeners, fans and advertisers. "With regret," he said, "the accusations are true." He added, he wasn't sure what the future holds, but was sorry he let everybody down, and again asking forgiveness.
Beasley hasn't announced any punishment, but said it would require Clem and his staff to undergo ratings compliance training. Clem broadcasts his syndicated show from WBRN 98.7 in Tampa. No questions were taken following the press conference.
[WATCH] Matt Drudge Makes Rare Visit On Alex Jones Show
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 –– Internet behemoth and former radio talk host Matt Drudge made a surprise, and somewhat mysterious visit to radio host's The Alex Jones' 'Prison Planet TV' show. While not appearing directly on camera, he remained off-stage holding a mic as Jones asked questions. Drudge went off on social media, corporate control of the internet and, of course, politics. WATCH UNUSUAL INTERVIEW HERE
The Weather Channel & SBG Team For New Partnership
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 –– The Weather Channel® and Sun Broadcast Group today announced they have entered a network radio partnership in a groundbreaking move that will change how listeners consume and interact with The Weather Channel team’s national radio products. The multi-year deal will also include using Sun’s “Shazam for Radio” product to create the nation’s first interactive, broadcast radio weather forecasts.
“As Sun continues our rapid growth we are constantly on the lookout for best-in-brand providers that understand, as we do, the changing radio landscape,” said Jason Bailey, CEO of Sun Broadcast Group. “Not only is it an honor and privilege to represent The Weather Channel brand’s extensive national radio network to our partners, clients and advertisers, but the commitment from both our companies to deliver the nation’s first ever, fully interactive, BROADCAST RADIO weather reports is incredibly exciting."
For more information on The Weather Channel radio service contact Ray Stagich at 770-226-2729.or ray.stagich@weather.com.
iHeartRadio Lands On PlayStation 3 & 4 Video Game Consoles
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 –– iHeartRadio has landed on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in a brand new app, completely customized for Sony’s top gaming platform. Open the new iHeartRadio app on your PS3 or PS4 and instantly gain access to your favorite Live Radio and Custom Stations, plus stations tailored specifically “For You” based off your location, previous listening and genre preferences. You can use your PlayStation controllers to search for the perfect songs, stations, podcasts and artists.
Santa Makes Way For Classic Rock In Duluth
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 –– At a time of year when many stations prepare for their seasonal flip to Christmas music, one station in Duluth is doing just the opposite. According to The Duluth News Tribune, the town's newest FM radio station it the Twin Ports has abandoned its all Christmas stuntage for a classic rock format. Townsquare Media Duluth on Tuesday announced the launch of The New Sasquatch 106.5 FM which will also be broadcast on the company's sister station, WEBC 560 AM.
The FM translator was recently purchased by the company and moved from Moose Lake to Duluth. The company also dropped the sports format for WEBC. For the past week both FM 106.5 and 560 AM were playing Christmas music 24/7 as a means to draw attention to the new classic rock format. "We have a lot of classic rock fans in the market and we continually heard that listeners wanted another classic rock option," said David Drew, Townsquare operations manager in Duluth, in a statement. "We decided to program a musically focused classic rock station with an irreverent, 'anything goes' style.
MOTION: Sam Rogers Named VP/National Sales & Corp. Partnerships For CBS Radio; The Mighty 1090 San Diego Extends Dan Sileo Show
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 –– CBS RADIO announced that Sam Rogers has been named Vice President, National Sales and Corporate Partnerships. Rogers returns to CBS RADIO where he previously spent more than two decades (1988-2011) in a variety of management positions, most recently as Senior Vice President/Market Manager, CBS RADIO Washington, D.C.
Since 2013, Rogers has been Vice President of National and Corporate Sales at Radio One. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Political and Platform Sales at Cumulus Media from 2011-12, and General Manager of WMAL/WRQX. Rogers also managed political sales during the 2012 election cycle. ABOUT CBS RADIO
Broadcast Company of the Americas announced they have extended their agreement with Mighty 1090 (XPRS-AM) morning drive host, Dan Sileo, through December 2017. Sileo joined the Mighty 1090 lineup in February 2014 and since then quadrupled AM drive ratings, making a significant impact at the station.
In addition to Dan’s morning show responsibilities, he also has been part of the San Diego Padres Pregame Show for the 2015 baseball season. Sileo commented “I want to thank the folks at the Mighty 1090am, Mike Glickenhaus and Mike Shephard, and of course Executive Producer, Joe Tutino, for his guidance and helping me build our show here in San Diego into something I am very proud of. I am so thankful for the great folks in San Diego and Southern California for embracing me and my family here. It’s a great honor to be part of the best sports talk lineup in the country for years to come."
SYNDICATION: iHeart Adds John & Leah Show To Five Stations; Sunday Night Slow Jams Launches Third New Format Version
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 ––Envision Networks® has reached an agreement with iHeartMedia to bring The John and Leah Show to five new stations in the Birmingham, AL area including WERC-AM, WERC-FM, WAAX-AM, WDAK-AM and WRTR-FM. Leah Brandon currently works as a morning news anchor at Newsradio 1055 WERC. She started out as a DJ in Roanoke, Va., and then came to Los Angeles where she began her radio voiceover imaging career. John Ziegler first worked with Leah at KFI-AM/Los Angeles. 
Interested in adding The John and Leah Show to your programming? Contact Amber Wade at AmberW@envisionradio.com or 216-831-3761.
Benztown’s internationally syndicated hit weekend radio show Sunday Night Slow Jams announces that it has launched the third and brand new format version of Sunday Night Slow Jams: The Throwback Edition. The Throwback Edition of Sunday Night Slow Jams is created especially for Classic Hip-Hop stations and showcases those monster Slow Jams from back in the day. Hosted by R Dub! For more information and to get the new Throwback Edition of Sunday Night Slow Jams in your market, visit www.benztown.com/slowjams or contact Masa Patterson at Benztown at mp@benztown.com or (818) 842-4600.
Valerie Geller's 'Beyond Powerful Radio' Book Now In Audio
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 7TH, 2015 –– The audio version of Valerie Geller's highly popular 'Beyond Pwerful Radio is now available.
Geller tells Jockline, "If you'd like to become a more powerful communicator in the digital world - and you'd rather listen than read... 'BEYOND POWERFUL RADIO - A COMMUNICATOR'S GUIDE TO THE INTERNET AGE is now an audio book!
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Bubba's Back; Press Conference Announced For 11:00 AM
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– The Bubba The Love Sponge Show was back on the air this morning on WBRN 98.7 Tampa after being sidelined during an investigation into alleged rating's tampering.
This followed yesterday's announcement by Beasley Media Group saying it determined that Todd Clem (AKA, ‘Bubba The Love Sponge’), who airs his syndicated show on WBRN 98.7 in the Tampa Bay radio market, was indeed contacted directly by a PPM (Portable People Meter) holder and 
subsequently attempted to influence the listening habits of the PPM holder.
Nielsen Audio confirmed that Mr. Clem’s conduct had no impact on the Tampa Bay radio market ratings because the improper activity was discovered in a timely manner and Nielsen moved quickly to remove the PPM holder’s results from the survey. However, due to Mr. Clem’s attempt to influence the listening of a PPM Panelist, Beasley’s station, WBRN-FM (98.7 MHz), will not be included in the September 2015 ratings report. Beasley Media Group President Bruce Beasley stated “Beasley strongly condemns the actions of Mr. Clem, who has provided syndicated programming to radio broadcasters for many years and is not a Company employee. We are taking appropriate steps to ensure that such conduct does not occur in the future.
Meanwhile, BTLS was back live this morning in Tampa and called it a "Joyous day." Among others, he thanked Beasley Media for its support and elected to not take phone calls, but did say he would be holding a press conference at 11:00 am et.
‘Serial’ Being Pitched As TV Series; Not Everyone Happy
“The fact that the audience wasn’t being fed visuals — forced you to pay attention in a way that television often does not.” - Soraya Nadia McDonald
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– Production of the next season of NPR's 'Serial,' is now being pitched as a television series. According to current.org, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, executive producers of The Last Man on Earth on Fox, want to capture behind-the-scenes action as producer Sarah Koenig (R) and her crew create Season 2 — which reportedly will focus on U.S. Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl, held captive for five years in Afghanistan.
Not everyone, however, was pleased with the announcement. The Washington Post’s Soraya Nadia McDonald wrote what made Serial’s first season so addictive “was the way it isolated you with your thoughts and left you free to visualize what Koenig was reporting and the conversations she had with the people in Adnan Syed’s life.” “The fact that the audience wasn’t being fed visuals — aside from the ones being provided if you went hunting for them on the Serial Web site forced you to pay attention in a way that television often does not.”
Alpha Media Launches Group Wide Donation Campaign For SC Flood Victims
THE MOUTH, OCTO BER 6TH, 2015 –– Alpha Media is running PSA's, promos and social media posts in all 35 Alpha markets asking for donations for those affected by the South Carolina flood. This past weekend, Columbia, South Carolina was devastated by torrent ial flooding leaving thousands trapped 
without running water, electricity or a way out affecting many fellow Alpha employees and their families. The American Red Cross is providing safe shelter and support across the Carolinas where unprecedented flooding has destroyed homes, Red Cross volunteers have opened 35 shelters in North and South Carolina – 30 in South Carolina alone – where more than 200 people spent Sunday night.
Alpha Media Executive VP of Programming Scott Mahalick (shown) commented on the announcement, “All of us here at Alpha Media are in shock and devastated by the loss our fellow Alpha family members are experiencing. Words cannot beg in to describe what they are going through, it’s unbelievable. We are appreciative of the Red Cross and what they are doing and want to continue to ask everyone to help out any way they can; by texting REDCROSS to 90999 or by helping run PSAs to support the efforts of the Red Cross.”
PROGRAMMING: Ryan Kramer Rises To PD At iHM Austin Combo
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– iHeartMedia Austin announced that Ryan Kramer has been named Program Director for Austin’s Hip Hop and Hit Music station KPEZ-FM 102.3 The Beat and Austin’s Sports Talk AM 1300 The Zone, effective immediately.
Kramer has been with iHeartMedia Austin since September of 2013 when he was brought in as the Assistant Program Director and to host the 102.3 The Beat Morning Show. Before coming to Austin, Kramer was the midday host and Program Director of CHR KSME in Fort Collins, Colorado for more than 8 years.
"I'm so thankful and humbled by the opportunity that Patrick Davis has given me with KPEZ and KVET-AM. Special thanks to Patrick, Jay Shannon, Brad Hardin & Pam McKay for the faith they have in me," said Kramer.
iHM Inks Extension With Charlamagne Tha God
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– iHeartMedia announced it has renewed its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, host of New York's Power 105's nationally syndicated hit radio show "The Breakfast Club." Charlamagne Tha God will continue to host the nationally syndicated, award-winning hit radio show "The Breakfast Club" on weekdays from 6-10:00 a.m. ET, as well as "Weekends with The Breakfast Club," alongside Angela Yee and DJ Envy "The Breakfast Club" is also televised live Monday through Friday on REVOLT TV.
"God is great. The greatest radio company in the world, iHeartMedia, has committed to me and I have made a commitment to iHeartMedia," said Charlamagne Tha God . "This December, 'The Breakfast Club' will celebrate five years, and during that time, all my radio dreams have come true, including 'The Breakfast Club' becoming a nationally syndicated radio show. I can't wait to see what God has planned for the next five years. We are just getting started!"
L.A. Times Columnist Bill Plaschke To Co-Host Morning Show With Jeanne Zelasko; KXNT Vegas Launches New Two Shows
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times columnist, will team up with veteran sports personality Jeanne Zelasko to host an all-new morning show airing weekdays from 6 – 9am beginning today, October 6, on The Beast 980, L.A.’s all-sports radio Plaschke has written for the L.A. Times since 1987 and has been the Associated Press National Sports Columnist of the Year five times. He is a regular panelist on ESPN's “Around the Horn” talk show and has written five books. A popular sports journalist and insider, Zelasko has anchored The Beast 980 morning show since it launched in 2014. Before that, she spent several years as a host and sideline reporter for FOX Sports, both nationally and regionally, covering the NFL, MLB and NASCAR.
News Talk 840 AM KXNT announced the launch of their new local morning and afternoon shows effective immediately. Heidi Harris airs weekdays from 6:00 am – 9:00 am and Alan Stock airs from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Both shows can be heard weekdays on-air, online at www.kxnt.com and through the Radio.com mobile app. Heidi Harris is a Las Vegas native and 17 year talk radio and cable TV veteran and has appeared as a commentator on Cable News channels hundreds of times, including Fox News, CNN and MSNBC.
Alan Stock has worked in television and radio for over 30 years and is one of the most well known talk show hosts in Las Vegas. He’s received numerous awards for his work including three Electronic Media Awards, being named to Talkers Magazine 100 Most Influential Talk Radio Hosts in America for the past sixteen years, and was inducted into the Nevada Broadcaster Association’s Hall of Fame in 2003.
FORMATICS: Cumulus Passes The Torch To Hip Hop, 98.3 Des Moines
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– Cumulus Media announces KWQW-FM, formerly programmed as News/Talk station 98.3 The Torch, launched yesterday at 12:00 Noon CST as Des Moines’ all-new Classic Hip Hop station, 98.3 The Vibe. 98.3 The Vibe kicked off its totally unique take on Hip Hop with wall-to-wall music and will play an exciting mix of hit music from the biggest stars from the early days of Hip Hop. The new station features big old school Hip Hop hits, mixed with some R&B “throwbacks” from the ‘80’s, ‘90’s and early 2000’s.
Westwood One syndicates the Classic Hip Hop programming for 98.3 The Vibe. Davey Morris, Corporate Program Director for Cumulus said: “This is going be a fun and thrilling time for radio listeners in Des Moines. As a company, we get uber-excited when we launch such an energetic, upbeat and familiar station. I know Des Moines will love coming to our party in the speakers. 98.3 The Vibe is born!”
South Africa Grants Futuri Patent For LDR & Takeover Technologies
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– Futuri Media has received a patent from the Republic of South Africa for its Listener Driven Radio (LDR) and Takeover technologies, including Instant 
Alerts™, live interactive radio programming, and social playlist sharing. The patent, which names Futuri President/CEO Daniel Anstandig and CTO Brian Seeders as inventors, also pertains to LDR’s unique interface with radio automation systems. The patent supports Futuri radio station partners KFM/Cape Town and 947/Johannesburg (formerly 94.7 Highveld Stereo), owned by Primedia.
The stations use Futuri’s LDR1 services on their websites and mobile apps around the clock. Futuri’s LDR and Takeover exemplify our commitment to connecting everyone together in ways that demonstrate how radio continues to be a state-of-the-art business.” Futuri President/CEO Daniel Anstandig commented, “We are proud to be recognized by the government of South Africa for our groundbreaking work with our LDR and Takeover programming innovations. This patent is a wonderful accomplishment for our team and our partners. Our partnership with Primedia has shown how powerfully impactful real-time interaction with a live broadcast can be on audience growth. As our company has rapidly expanded to eleven countries, this is another illustration of how Futuri is changing the face of radio around the world.”
College Students Join For Gathering With Benztown & Dawson McAllister During Atlanta Radio Show
THE MOUTH, OCTOBER 6TH, 2015 –– Dawson McAllister connected with college students one-on-one at a special beer and pizza party during last week's Radio Show in Atlanta. Joining McAllister was Jessica McVay, Dawson McAllister Live co-host, their production team, and the folks at Benztown.
Among the Student Scholars attending were students from: Emerson College, University of Florida, Cal State Long Beach, University of LaVerne, University of Alabama, and Tri-County Technical College. PHOTO ID (Left to Right): Dave "Chachi" Denes, Benztown President; Dawson McAllister; Samantha Hval, Student Scholar and Emerson College Sophomore; Nicole Simeone, Student Scholar and Emerson College Senior; Jessica McVay, co-host, Dawson McAllister Live; and Savannah Williams-Radecic, Student Scholar and Emerson College Junior.
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