Aussie Hosts Pretending To Be Queen, Prank Kate Middleton In Hospital Room [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– 2Day FM hosts, Mel Greig and Michael Christian are making world news this morning by somehow being able to ring into Kate Middleton's hospital room pretending to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles. Putting on what appeared to the be the worst accents ever, Greig opens by asking "Oh hello there, could I please speak to Kate please, my granddaughter?" "On hold, Greig asked: "Are they putting us through?" "Yes," says Christian. He added "If this works, it's the easiest prank call known to man ... Your accent sucked by the way." Fortunately for Middleton, they were told she was sleeping, but has been getting fluids and that Prince William had already left. We can only wonder what the REAL Queen Elizabeth will say when she hears the impersonation. God save the Queen!! LISTEN TO INTERVIEW HERE
Ryan Seacrest Acquires Marketing Agency
Agency Will Help Him To Create Live TV
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– You can chalk up one less piece of earth courtesy of Ryan Seacrest. According to Ad Age, the radio host, turned media magnet has purchased a majority stake in Civic Entertainment Group through his investment arm, Seacrest Global Group. The company has worked with clients such as HBO, ESPN, A&E Networks and CNN providing marketing services from digital campaigns to event production. Seacrest said the agency will help him in his next project: creating live TV events. While Mr. Seacrest produces reality shows such as "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" and has a movie, game show and scripted series all in the works, he has yet to produce his own live TV property. He told Ad Age he now anticipates several deals to come with companies that can work strategically with his other properties, including Ryan Seacrest Productions and AXS TV, the cable-channel venture with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, talent agency Creative Artists Association and events promoter AEG. "RSP, Civic and AXS are all separate, but have common denominators," Mr. Seacrest said. "There are ways for all of them to work together." READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE
REPORT: Don Imus Appears To Be Staying Put At WABC Following 5 Year Anniversary
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5th, 2012 –– WABC New York's Don Imus made mention on his show this week of his upcoming five-year anniversary and although his deal is up, there didn't seem to be any sign of the iconic personality hangin' up the cans anytime soon. According to New York Daily News, citing respiratory issues and talking about retiring to his ranch in New Mexico was classic Imus fashion. He's is still syndicated on 80 radio stations, is on national TV three hours a day, plus his show generate over 1.6 million annually for his ranch where he hosts children with cancer. "His wife, Deidre, would never let him,” joked one former colleague. “Can you imagine having him around the house all day with nothing to do?” READ ARTICLE HERE
Carson Daly To Voice CBS Radio's Artists’ Intimate Grammy Moments
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– JBL® and CBS Radio are partnering to bring music fans closer to their favorite artists through a series of intimate interviews and exclusive events. Maroon 5 and Alicia Keys are just some of the artists who will share their memories of the GRAMMY Awards® and what it means to be recognized on music’s biggest night during The JBL GRAMMY® Spotlight with Carson Daly. The interviews, conducted by Los Angeles’s 97.1 AMP morning host Carson Daly, will be broadcast on several CBS RADIO stations after the 55th Annual GRAMMY Award nominees are announced during a prime-time concert Dec. 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The JBL GRAMMY Spotlight with Carson Daly will continue through Feb. 10, 2013 – the night the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards are presented on CBS.
It's A Most Wonderful Bit of The Year
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– The power and compassion of radio is never more evident than during the holiday season, but there's one bit that truly stands out each year: Jeff & Jer's Tommy Sablan's (shown), of KYXY, 96.5 San Diego, "Breaking And Entering.' The premise, which has now been done for over a dozen years and also picked up by numerous top shows nationally, is simple. Find a family in special need; arrange to LEGALLY enter their premises and surprise them with countless gifts and prizes and a Christmas they'll never forget. This year's recipient is a family that just lost their mom. Tommy says "I feel that the little girl for a very long time will believe that all that she will receive came from her mommy. Honestly, I believe it too! " Take a moment and read the letter that helped get this family chosen as this year's recipient. READ HERE
Benztown Teams With Tracy Johnson To Bring Spotted Dog Contesting To Radio
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– — Benztown Radio Networks announced today that it is bringing Spotted Dog Promotion’s turnkey shared promotions to radio stations in markets of every size. Spotted Dog promotions offer over $1 million a year in prizes, with local prize packages that can bring in new sponsorships and sales opportunities for radio stations. Spotted Dog’s online, social and digital features, including custom microsites, will drive web traffic, enhance radio stations’ digital presence and provide new opportunities for generating new revenue. In addition, Spotted Dog can conduct listener surveys to identify listener needs and wants and determine desired programming and future contest ideas. Dave “Chachi” Denes, President, Benztown, said: “I’ve worked with Tracy Johnson for years, and I respect the quality and innovation he brings to building listener engagement, in particular. With Spotted Dog, he has created a feature-filled customized contest program for stations that can turn up the excitement on radio stations of virtually any format. Its versatility and flexibility are as compelling to stations as the fantasy prizes are to listeners. The turnkey program will save stations money and time, and provide a platform for new sales and sponsorship opportunities.” For more information, CLICK HERE
Expert Radio Network Launched; Randy Lane & Cliff Dumas To Assist
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– Leaders in their field of expertise wanting to enter the highly competitive and profitable expert industry now have the key to success with the launch of The Expert Radio Network a multimedia brand platform solution for those wanting to transform their message into a movement. ERN offers three exciting product components. Experts will have the opportunity to host a weekly radio show in major markets across the country, complete with marketing guidance from co-founder Scotty Saks. Experts will also work directly with award winning talent coaching specialist and ERN co-founder Cliff Dumas and his business partner Randy Lane of The Randy Lane Company. Finally, Experts will be able to leverage the power of a fully-produced, on-line marketing sales funnel custom designed to monetize their product and brand. ERN will utilize SpotMedia's new Synchronicity platform for their program distribution. For more details, reach out to susan@theexpertradionetwork.com
MOVERS: Mike Gastineau Announces Last Show On KJR; Ben Ferguson To Appear On Fox's American News HQ' This Sunday
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– Sports Radio 950 KJR AM, Seattle has announced that afternoon host, Mike “Gasman” Gastineau will be leaving the station after more than 21 years. Gastineau’s final show will air on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 3-7:00 p.m. PST. “Since 1991 I have hosted more than 5,000 shows on KJR and I’ve reached a point where I’d like to explore other creative options. KJR’s management has been incredibly understanding and supportive of my decision,” said Gastineau. “I’m proud to have been able to give Seattle fans a voice in these incredibly important debates. I always strived to do three things on the show – be funny, entertaining and give people a place for reasonable debate on sports issues of the day.” ––––– Sun Broadcast Group's nationally syndicated host, Ben Ferguson, of the Ben Ferguson Show will join other talk shows from across the country on Fox News Channel's "America's News HQ" this Sunday at 4:45 pm ET. Ben will be giving his unique perspective on the issues that matter most in politics, news and the fiscal cliff.
Radio's Jeffrey Jameson Offers PSY Some American Moves [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 5TH, 2012 –– PSY's Gangnam Style is now YouTube's Most watched video of all time, but if radio's Jeffrey Jameson has his way, maybe this latest video can enter the competition. PSY, who's provided moves for stations coast to coast finally got a lesson, American Style, from Jeffrey, one of half of the Dana & Jeffrey Show on 106.1BLI, Long Island, NY & HOT100.9, Richmond, VA. In a shot that was taken between PSY's Time Magazine Interview & his dinner at the U.N., Jameson somehow managed to get an invite to PSY's room where the somewhat surprised star attempted to match moves with Jameson. As far as we know, Jameson's video isn't up yet on YouTube, but having surpassed 880 million views so far, we're going to guess PSY's video is safe for now. WATCH VIDEO HERE
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Schnitt Caller Claims Family Brutalized By Jovan Belcher [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– Compass syndicated host Todd Schnitt of the 'Schnitt Show' made news of his own last week with the bombshell he was soon leaving his afternoon slot on WFLA/Tampa. Yesterday he was part of another shocker, but this time it involved Jovan Belcher, the Kansas City Chiefs star who killed his girlfriend before taking his own life last Saturday. A caller named Joe, rang up Schnitt and claimed his son had once attended school with Jovan on Long Island, NY, back when Belcher was a pre-teen. He claimed Belcher and his friends would regularly bully, rob and beat up his son and numerous other charges. Schnitt interrupted with "Hold, Hold, Hold on, you're leveling some pretty serious charges here." "I've got proof," said the caller. Who said he had been on radio and tv back then. "He was a friggin' maniac when he was 12 years old ... we went to the police, we went to the Department of Education. We couldn’t do nothing about this kid. Around adults, he always acted like he was such a sweet little guy.” Joe said he eventually relocated his family to Florida, just to get away from Belcher. “He destroyed my family. He should have been dead 10 years ago... ” LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE 1
Dave Ramsey Headed to NAB Hall of Fame
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– Syndicated host, Dave Ramsey (shown), will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, held Tuesday, April 9 in Las Vegas and sponsored by ASCAP. Ramsey's nationally syndicated radio program, "The Dave Ramsey Show," is heard by 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations and is streamed on Daveramsey.com. "Dave Ramsey has influenced countless Americans through his sound financial advice and inspirational messages," said NAB Executive Vice President of Radio John David. "We are pleased to induct him into NAB's Broadcasting Hall of Fame." Ramsey joins previous NAB Radio Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees include Bob Uecker, Gerry House, Ron Chapman, Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Harry Carey, Larry Lujack, Rick Dees, Dick Purtan and Dick Orkin. PHOTO: Dave Ramsey
Tommy McFly Interviews The Stars At Kennedy Center Honors' Show [VIDEO]
LETTERMAN ON THE WHITE HOUSE: "It's A Dump!"
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– Fresh 947 D.C.'s Tommy McFly has been covering the red carpet for several years now at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. In the past he's caught up with mega stars like Oprah, Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep, Willie Nelson, Tina Fey, Glenn Close and many others. Basically, celebs come to town, brunch at the State Department on Saturday normally with the Secretary of State, then a visit at the White House with the President the next day right before coming to walk the red carpet. Last weekend Tommy caught up Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Les Moonves and even and Led Zeppelin. When he asked Letterman about the White House, Letterman joked "It's a dump!! I don't know if you've ever been in there, but oh my gosh!" Jockline Daily asked Tommy who he was more nervous interviewing, Letterman or Kimmel. He told us "Letterman was quick. Too quick to get nervous, and Kimmel. . . He's the MAN. It was my second time chatting with him. The ball busting didn't make the air --haha."The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will air on December 26 at 9PM on CBS. PHOTO: McFly WATCH VIDEO HERE
Howard Stern Back For Second Season of 'America's Got Talent
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– By now we're all too familiar with Howard Stern's penchant for teasing pending contract negotiations for either his SiriusXM satellite radio show or, more recently, whether or not he would be returning to the judges' table for next season's 'America's Got Talent' on NBC. Given the recent exit of co-judge, Sharon Osbourne, and his own comments regarding whether or not return, he quickly put rumors to rest yesterday by announcing on his radio show that he was headed back for his second season on the talent show. "I'm very, very excited, honestly, about going back to 'America's Got Talent,'" he said. "I'm very excited to be working again with Simon Cowell and NBC and all the various folks who work there." Co-host, Robin Quivers seemed pleased as well, saying "I think that's great, because I certainly enjoy you on the show." Meanwhile, Howie Mandel has yet to say if he was returning decision, and Sharon Osbourne has said she will not return and no word has been mentioned regarding Osbourne's successor. And what does Stern think if it ended up being it only judge? Not surprisingly, he said "Believe me, if I was the only judge, I think the show would be terrific. You don't need the other judges, but all right. I gotta to learn to play with others." PHOTO: NBC
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder To Host Limited-Run Show On SiriusXM
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– Another day, another major rock star has signed up to do a limited run radio show on SiriusXM. This time it's Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. He'll reportedly spin his favorites cuts, chat with other top artists and take listeners behind the scenes with Pearl Jam. “Eddie has been the voice of a generation and a voice with a conscience,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer, in a statement. “His record collection could tell some stories all by itself, let alone with Eddie at the helm.” His show” premieres Dec. 5 at 5pm ET on SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio. He follows Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl who launched his own limited series on November 29th at 4:00 pm ET on Classic Vinyl, channel 26.
MOVES: Jameson Gets Nod As OM For Cumulus Minneapolis; Savage Returns to Tampa
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– Cumulus Media has named Scott Jameson as Opt's Manager for Classic Rock KQRS, Active Rock KXXR and Oldies WGVZ/Minneapolis. Most recently, Jameson programmed Dave FM/WZGC Atlanta. "KQRS and KXXR are two of America's premiere rock properties so I'm excited to join the exceptional team in Minneapolis" Jameson said. Thanks to John Dickey, Mike McVay and Val Garris for this wonderful opportunity. Finally, I'd like to congratulate Dave Hamilton on an amazing career, setting the standard on success and longevity in rock programming." Dave Hamilton who announced his retirement last week. –––– Michael Savage and the Savage Nation return to Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne with Genesis owned WMGG AM 1470, WAMT AM 1190and WIXC AM 1060. The program will begin immediately. Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Broadcast Operations for Cumulus Media Networks, Dennis Green, states, “Expanding distribution of the Savage Nation brings listeners in these markets one of the most talked about names in talk radio.”
Cleveland Host Parts With WMMS Following OVI Charge
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– According to News Net 5, WMMS Cleveland's Alan Cox show co-host/comedian, Chad Zumock, has parted ways ties with the station after being charged with an OVI. Police reported last Friday morning he went off a road and hit a tree and then refused to take a breathalyzer test. He was then charged with an OVI, plus failure to control and a seatbelt violation. During yesterday's Alan Cox Show, they mentioned Zumock’s contract with WMMS was up and they decided not to renew. News Net 5 reports that Zumock's attorney entered a not guilty plea by mail, so he was not in court on Monday. There is a pretrial hearing set for Jan. 10, 2013.
D-LUX EDITION: 2011 Finalist Lux Takes Home Honors In This Year's Kevin & Bean Miss Double D-cember Pageant
THE MOUTH, DECEMBER 4TH, 2012 –– KROQ/LA's Kevin & Bean's annual Miss Double D-cember Pageant isn't your typical radio bit. In fact, this pageant serves as one of the largest U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drives in the country. According to the Orange County Register, what was collected last Friday contributes to its overall goal of gathering 180,000 toys nationwide. This year's honors went to last year's number three finalist, Lux (shown) as the new Miss Double D-cember. She'll receive tickets to all KROQ shows and partake in Kevin & Bean's "Breakfast with ..." concert series and more. "I've loved doing this even," says Lux. "It's fun, it's tasteful. Not everyone is going to like it, but if you don't then change the channel, because we're having a good time."
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