Lots Of Talk In New Orleans

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012 –– Talk Show Boot Camp's 4th Annual event got off to rousing start in New Orleans at the Westin Canal Place Hotel with a packed agenda and star-studded lineup. Featuring segments known as "supersets, or back to back sessions, the day's program opened with Arbitron's Jon Miller and guests Bruce Gilbert and Gabe Hobbs who weighed in what the meter has made perfectly clear to talk radio. By days end, the audience had been treated to presentations from P1 Research's Ken Benson, Jacobs Media's Fred Jacob, LDR's Daniel Anstandig, Kipper McGee, Perry Michael Simon, Rick Scott and Gabe Hobbs. WTOP's Jim Farley was awarded the prestigious "Ashwood Award" during the conference luncheon. Tomorrow's agenda will feature a special rising stars panel moderated by Heather Cohen and an exclusive study from NuVoodoo's Carolyn Gilbert. More details coming Monday. Talk Show Boot Camp IV is being presented by Talentmasters and Gabe Hobbs Media.

Former Radio Host Becomes 4th Person Arrested In BBC Abuse Scandal

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012 –– In a story that seems to grow bigger with each day, former Radio 1 host Dave Lee Travis yesterday became the fourth person to be arrested by police over allegations of (s)exual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal. According to the Daily Mail, Travis was held during an early-morning raid at his million dollar, plus, home in rural Buckinghamshire over allegations of (s)exual assault dating back to the late 1960s. The arrest came as Scotland Yard said the number of potential victims of historic abuse linked to Savile had risen to 450. Travis has since been released on bail.

MOB TURNCOAT: Former Mob Boss Wanted To Kill Philly Radio Host Jerry Blavat

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012 –– Reputed mob boss Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi vowed in 2009 to kill radio icon Jerry Blavat, a mob turncoat testified Tuesday. According to philly.com, Ligambi was livid over a Philadelphia Magazine article about the mob and believed Blavat was behind it, Louis "Bent Finger Lou" Monacello said. "He was ranting and raving, 'That [expletive] Jerry Blavat, he set this up. Jerry Blavat, I'm gonna kill this [expletive],' " Monacello testified. Although there were no signs of a threat against Blavat, now an owner of the Memories in Margate restaurant at the Shore who was once known to fans as the Geator with the Heater, said the threat was news to him.

Envision Announces "America Weekend"

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012 –– Envision Radio Networks® has announced America Weekend,
Designed to be a break from the usual brokered programming and rerun political fare of most News/Talk stations, America Weekend covers the lighter side of news and lifestyle issues facing today’s on-the-go talk listeners while maintaining revenues from paid hosts. Despite the fact that as many people use radio on weekend middays as weekday drive times, research shows that typical News/Talk stations experience greatly decreased ratings on weekends. America Weekend helps maximize ratings performance by offering an entertaining, informative alternative to low-rated brokered shows while providing an avenue to maintain or even increase revenue from paid programs. “It’s been said that ‘weekdays are for ratings, weekends are for revenue”, said America Weekend Executive Producer Kipper McGee. “However, now we’re seeing the damage that poorly rated weekend programming is causing weekday shows. Listeners are forced to find other weekend options, and increasingly are not finding their way back to the radio station.” Taking modular approach to programming, America Weekend is anchored by top-level personalities hosting three-hour blocks on Saturday and Sunday. These nationally recognized hosts will also be joined by frequent high-profile guests including celebrities and newsmakers to share their latest views and topics.

Damon Amendolara Comes To CBS Sport's Radio

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012 –– CBS Sports Radio today announced Damon Amendolara as host of the network’s weekday overnight show. His new program, “The D.A. Show,” which will debut Wednesday, January 2, 2013, upon the launch of the network, will be heard on select stations from 2:00-6:00 AM, ET on-air, streaming online and through the Radio.com application for mobile devices. Amendolara, known by his fans as D.A., joins the network from CBS RADIO Boston’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub,” where he has served as evening host since the station’s launch in August 2009. As he makes the transition to CBS Sports Radio, Amendolara promises a program which will be a mix of the latest sports news, discussions and controversy, in addition to interviews with tastemakers from the sports world and calls from night-owls across the country. He joins the previously announced schedule which includes powerhouse talent such as Jim Rome, Doug Gottlieb, John Feinstein and Scott Ferrall.

Jimmy "J.D." Gonzalez Tapped As PD/VP Spanish Programming For CBS

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012 –– Jimmy (“J.D.”) Gonzalez has been named Program Director for CBS RADIO’s KMVK-FM (“MEGA 107.5”) and Vice President, Spanish Programming, CBS RADIO, effective immediately. “Jimmy is a leader in our industry and an expert in this format,” said Brian Purdy, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, CBS RADIO Dallas-Fort Worth. “We’re going to benefit from his experience, and he will help us continue to propel MEGA forward in North Texas.”
“Jimmy has been a tremendous programmer to compete against,” said Greg Strassell, Senior Vice President, Programming, CBS RADIO, “and we are excited to bring his expertise in-house to our Spanish language stations in Dallas, Houston, Washington and Tampa.” Gonzalez has more than 20 years’ experience in broadcast management, marketing and programming. Most recently, he spent six years as Senior Vice President of Programming at Univision Communications in Dallas. Prior to that, he held programming and operations positions with Univision and Hispanic Broadcasting at stations in Houston and San Antonio. He began his career in the Rio Grande Valley and Corpus Christi.

Good Parts Media Launches Sports Radio Prep Service

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012 –– Good Parts Media, parent company of Mr. Prep and The Hookup—radio’s two fastest-growing prep services in every major market—is excited to announce the launch of their new sports radio prep service, The Locker Room. For the male audience tuned in to sports radio, The Locker Room is laser-focused on their every “between-the-scores” interest. Unlike other preps in this area, The Locker Room specializes in the sports listener’s interests off the field: guy-oriented pop culture, movies, TV, music, babes, beer, weird news, dumb crime, and even the more unusual aspects of the sports world (as well as a live feed of “hard” sports news). The Locker Room provides everything there is to talk about when you’re not talking sports. And even when you are! Like all Good Parts Media services, The Locker Room is a 360-degree web-based prep, with audio, 24-7 sports and news feeds, and all the most compelling stories and content.

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Hall of Fame's DuMont & Stern Trade Barbs Over Appearance Hype

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012 –– If you've been following the news since last weekend's National Hall of Fame induction in Chicago, you of course know that Howard Stern was a no-show and that he later took to the airwaves to slam the committee for snubbing him up to now and for honoring less worthy inductees before him. According to Bob Feder's Time Out Chicago, Stern also took exception to Radio Hall of Fame chairman Bruce DuMont saying in an interview with Feder prior to the event that he hoped Stern would show up at the ceremony. Stern said his agent had already made it clear that he would not attend. He also raised question about DuMont’s authority as a broadcaster. “Who the f--- is this guy?” Stern said. “Who is he to say who should go into the Hall of Fame?” On Tuesday DuMont fired back saying “I have no need to keep the Howard Stern issue alive, but Howard’s blast of me and the Radio Hall of Fame yesterday was unfair and factually incorrect,” he said. “I want people to know who is telling the truth about when the RHOF was officially notified he was not coming and our efforts to get him to attend.” He then shared a personal letter he wrote to Stern on November 6, making a final plea for him to attend and hoping to clear the air: “I have always felt badly about the public displeasure with the Radio Hall of Fame that you have expressed, especially because I am a fan of yours and feel strongly that you deserve induction,” DuMont also said “I also admit that the induction is long overdue.” Feder joked: "Now what was that about Steve Dahl not being in the Radio Hall of Fame yet?" READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE

Stevie Wonder Joins Line-Up For Dick Clark Tribute At American Music Awards

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012 –– Dick Clark Productions has announced that music icon and eleven-time American Music Award-winner Stevie Wonder will perform a tribute to the legendary Dick Clark on “The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards®.” The performance will be introduced by Ryan Seacrest. Stevie Wonder joins previously announced performers including Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carrie Underwood, Ke$ha, Linkin Park, Nicki Minaj, No Doubt, P!nk, Pitbull, Psy, Taylor Swift, Usher, The Wanted and Swizz Beatz featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris on this year’s show, which will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. Dick Clark, who passed away earlier this year, created the “American Music Awards” in 1973 to give the music-loving public an opportunity to recognize their favorite artists and records of the year. Clark had long been an ambassador for rock ’n’ roll, helping to make this new youth-oriented music acceptable to adults in the ’50s, with his clean-cut looks and high standards for teen-aged behavior on his daily “American Bandstand” show. After its inception, he grew the “American Music Awards” through decades of diverse music to become one of the industry’s biggest events.network), ABC.com and other streaming partners and covers all things “AMA,” including breaking news, artist spotlights, retrospectives on fashion, acceptance speeches, red carpet and backstage interviews.

New K-ROCK Morning Show Ad Turned Down By Some Local TV Stations; Called Inappropriate

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012 –– In what could be a case of less publicity becoming more publicity, Syracuse New York's K-Rock launched a TV spot to promote its new morning team, Hunter & Josh, but it appears at least 3 local stations want no part of it, calling the ad inappropriate. Ed Levine, CEO and President of Galaxy Communications told cnyradio.com "CNY Central has declined to run the ad, deeming it inappropriate.” Levine goes on to question the ruling: “Since the most revealing part of the commercial is a woman in a bra, it does make you wonder if the geniuses behind this decision ever watch their own networks!? Reportedly, the ABC has no objection and could begin airing during Jimmy Kimmel Live. Hunter and Josh, who are embroiled in a legal challenge from their former employer, 95X, were allowed by a judge to continue on the air with certain restrictions. Next court date is NOV. 21st.

Celeb's Join AM 570 FOX Sports LA To Help Raise Record Setting $135,000 During Paralyzed Veterans Radiothon

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 201`2 –– Celebrity Participants Included Dodger Legend Tommy Lasorda, Lakers Legend James Worthy, NHL Hall of Famer and LA Kings President Luc Robitaille, Rock & Roll Legend Eddie Money, Model and TV Personality Leeann Tweeden, UFC President Dana White and Boxing Champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini helped AM570 FOX Sports Los Angeles raised more than $135,000 during the 5th annual “Help A Hero” Radiothon recently, setting a station record during the live seven-hour, commercial-free broadcast. The event was hosted by the station’s on-air personalities, including Steve Hartman, Vic “The Brick” Jacobs, Petros Papadakis and Rob Dibble, along with notable celebrity guests who were interviewed on-air and helped take caller donations throughout the day.

Legendary Voice-Over Talent Joe Cipriano Joins Benztown Roster

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012 –– Benztown announced that Joe Cipriano will add his talents to the Benztown voiceover offering. Cipriano is probably best known as the voice of FOX-TV Network. He is also one of the signature voices at CBS, where his voice is closely associated with some of CBS Television’s brightest comedies, including “Two and a Half Men”, “Mike and Molly” and others. For the past two years, Cipriano has been the announcer for NBC’s hit show, “America’s Got Talent,” he’s one of the promo voices for ESPN and is the “voice” of Chef Morimoto on Iron Chef America. He has been the signature voice of “The Food Network”, “Hallmark Channel,” “Lifetime Channel” and NBC, where he vocally represented their lineup of Dramas, including “Heroes,” “ER” and “Law and Order.” Dave “Chachi” Denes, President of Benztown, said: “From the early beginnings of my radio career at KFMB in San Diego and the start of the Benztown Voice Over Group in 2009, Joe has been an inspiration to me. He is a VO icon and having him on our roster is not only an honor but also a benchmark to how far we've come as a company in the last few years. 

Steve Harvey To Host Mentoring Event This Weekend In Chicago

Harvey Hosts 100 Young Men, Special Guests on November 16-18, 2012

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012 –– On November 16-18, 2012, comedian, radio personality, Steve Harvey and Family Feud television host, and best-selling author Steve Harvey will get up-close and personal with 100 local young men when he hosts his one-of-a-kind mentoring weekend in Chicago for the first time, on the campus of Chicago State University. A dynamic mentoring program that has served over 800 young men nationally thus far, the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men is an interactive, empowering experience bringing together a variety of male leaders to share the principles of manhood and dream building with young men 13-18 who are without fathers. Harvey says, “The young men coming here will know that no matter what circumstances they may be facing, they are not alone. A mentor can help them unlock something incredible within themselves, discover a dream and a future they didn’t think was possible, with this Chicago mentoring experience that is solely focused on them and achieving great futures as the men they are meant to become.”

TOP NEWS FROM THE UK: Robin Banks Joins UKRD's Star Radio

By Graham Mack

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012 –– Former Atlantic 252 and Virgin Radio presenter Robin Banks is joining UKRD’s Star Radio as programmed director to “shake things up a little”. Robin, who’s worked at XFM, Beat 106, Leicester Sound, Kiss 100 & BRMB, will also host programs on the Darlington-based station. Christian Richardson, to give him his real name, has also hosted several programmers for television including Channel 4, Sky One, Living TV and BBC 2. His last radio gig was with Orion Media which he left in July last year. He said, “I can’t wait to get stuck into the North East market and I am delighted that Mark at Star and Phil Angell at UKRD have given me this opportunity to shake things up a little there”.

Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave 'in bitter feud' after Moyles 'strikes up close friendship with pal's ex-wife'  -- The former BBC Radio 1 duo Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave are at war. It’s after Moyles struck up a close friendship with the ex-wife of his ex-sidekick. According to sources the pals are no longer talking to each other and are embroiled in a 'bitter feud' after Dave Vitty discovered his wife Jayne Sharp had become close to Chris. Rumors of a rift have been rife since the breakfast show ended. Chris and Dave held separate leaving parties after the Radio 1 Breakfast show ended after ten years with friends meeting Dave at one London pub before moving on to meet Chris at another. Comedy Dave and his wife Jayne split after five years of marriage. Moyles split from his long-term girlfriend Sophie Waite in September 2010 after he reportedly told her he wasn't ready for marriage. 

Steve and Karen create a Breakfast Banger -- A north-east butcher has created a Metro Radio Breakfast Banger after hearing breakfast presenters Steve and Karen talk about British Sausage Week. Dicksons the Butchers heard the output then invited the team into their South Shields factory to create their own sausage. They are now on sale in 22 shops in the region, made to a pork, bacon, tomato and black pudding recipe. Dicksons will also be donating £1000 to Metro Radio’s Cash for Kids charity as a result of the unlikely partnership.

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Shannon Named As Executive Director For Conclave

THE MOUTH, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2012 –– Veteran broadcast executive Bob Shannon has been named as the Conclave’s new Executive Director, it was announced today by Mark Bolke, Chairman of the Conclave Board of Directors. Shannon who succeeds Tom Kay, will be the organizations second ever Executive Director. Bolke said of Shannon’s hire, “There obviously is no replacement for Tom Kay and his shaping the Conclave organization for the past 37 years. The executive selection committee was presented with a list of excellent candidates from which to choose. Bob Shannon represents the consummate broadcasting professional with a shared vision and passion to move the Conclave into a new era. We are thrilled to name him as our new Executive Director.” Shannon, whose consulting company bobshannonworks is based in Minneapolis, is the President of SpotMedia Services, a former Executive Vice President at TM Century, and the author of "Turn It Up! American Radio Tales 1946-1996."

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