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MOTION: 'Mad Dog' Mike West Joins Kris Daniels In Mornings At KCYE 102.7 Las Vegas
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2016 –– Beasley Media Group announced Mike West will join Kris Daniels on KCYE 102.7 Coyote in mornings where the show will be rebranded 'Kris and Mike.” It' set to launch on Monday, February 15.
Mike West, also known as “Mad Dog” to 102.7’s listeners, has been promoted from his night shift to a prime morning drive-time career, as he starts this co- host position. “This is an amazing offer , and I am so excited to work with Kris Daniels!” said Mike. “I have been working nights with Beasley since 2010, just waiting for my big chance . It’s a dream come true for me!”
“It’s rewarding to grow such tremendous talent from within, and Mike West has truly earned this opportunity,” said Daniels who also serves as Program Director. "After an extensive interview process, it quickly became clear that the ideal fit for my morning show was working right here, within our Vegas on-air staff!” Send Mike your best at mike.west@bbgi.com
UMG's Mike Dungan Talks State Of Country Radio And 'The Spark' That Ignited Chris Stapleton
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2016 –– Universal Music Group's Dungan talked with Tennessean reporter Nate Rau about the state of country radio. When asked about the health of country radio, Dunan said,
People have been predicting the decline of regular broadcast radio in the face of all these new technologies for several years now and it’s stronger than it’s ever been. I think every bit of research we’ve seen shows that the primary way people intersect with music and learn 
about music is still radio."
Dungan also commented on Chris Stapleton. Specifically, how he was able to shake-up sales through changing technology. "Sometimes it can just take one spark and the entire thing blows up. In Chris’ case, that’s certainly it. And the spark was that performance on the CMAs obviously. Immediately all the balls started to roll. The social networks exploded. The streaming activity exploded. The interest from radio exploded. The interest in Chris coming and performing live for ticket sales and on television, it all exploded. It converged into this thing that’s absolutely massive -- this guy’s selling tickets, he’s selling albums, he’s selling tracks, he’s selling streams. He’s just exploded. He’s hugely sought out on Google. It really comes back to that performance. PHOTO/twitter READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE
[LISTEN] Car Crashes Into Charlotte Studio During Live Show
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2016 –– The Pulse With Bobby & Chris' Executive producer Jeff Caruso tweeted this week, "Never a dull day at the office" then posted the above photos of their ESPN 730 Studio in Charlotte studio after a car crashed into it during a LIVE broadcast. Fortunately, no one was hurt as the car's driver reportedly lost control this past week.
Below is audio from the incident with co-host Chris Allison saying, “Folks we just had an accident.” Someone else in the studio then says, “Bobby’s (inset) biggest fear just came true, so we are going to head to a break.” Caruso congratulated producer Molly for keeping her calm on air too and said it was a miracle no one was hurt. Caruso added at the time, I'm in shock right now, that was scary as hell. LISTEN TO CRASH HERE
CBS Radio To Cover Music's Biggest Night At The Grammys
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2016 –– The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 15 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, PT/6:00-9:30 PM, MT) on the CBS Television Network. In partnership with The Recording Academy®, GRAMMY® Radio will be powered by Radio.com for the seventh straight year. CBS RADIO Los Angeles stations KROQ (KROQ-FM) and 97.1 AMP Radio (KAMP-FM) will host two special musical events featuring performances by GRAMMY nominee Death Cab for 
Cutie and breakthrough artist Alessia Cara at The GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. Live on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 6:00 PM, PT and 8:00 PM, PT, respectively.
Various CBS RADIO music stations from across the country will broadcast live from Radio Row in the days prior to the GRAMMY Awards where they will interview the hottest artists, predict the big winners, play the newest music, and more. These stations include Chicago’s B96 (WBBM-FM), Philadelphia’s 96.5 AMP Radio (WZMP-FM), Boston’s Mix 104.1 (WBMX-FM), Phoenix’s Live 1015 (KZON-FM), and Hartford’s 965tic (WTIC-FM).
NETWORKS: ESPN Extends Kate Fagan To Multiyear Deal
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2016 –– ESPN Radio's Weekend Show espnW has re-signed writer and commentator Kate Fagan to a new multiyear agreement, which will keep yet another of the brand’s core voices in its ranks. Fagan will continue in her role as a featured reporter and columnist for espnW on multiple ESPN platforms including espnW.com, ESPN TV – including Around the Horn, First Take, His & Hers and others -- and she adds two new national ESPN Radio shows to her resume.
Fagan will host the new ESPN Radio show, Will & Kate, with ESPN contributor Will Cain (shown below), which will launch Sunday, February 15. She is also the co-host of espnW’s The Trifecta with Spain, Jane and Kate on ESPN Radio, which debuted January 9 (airing noon – 3 p.m.), alongside fellow espnW writers Jane McManus and Sarah Spain. Fagan is the third espnW contributor to re-sign, with the business retaining primary voice Julie Foudy and espnW original Jane McManus in 2015. Fagan joined ESPN in 2012 and has been a columnist and feature writer for espnW, and her stories have also appeared on ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. She is a regular panelist on ESPN’s Around the Horn, contributes to The Sports Reporters, First Take and other shows.
Peoria's 104.9 Raises $64,881 For St. Jude
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2016 –– Alpha Media, Peoria’s 104.9 The Wolf (WXCL) announced that John and Jaymie’s St. Jude Radiothon raised $64,881 and brought in 127 new Partners In Hope.
This was the 26th year of John and Jaymie’s Radiothon for St. Jude. In addition to Wolf’s morning show co-hosts, John Young and Jaymie Gordon other Wolf personalities, “Dr.” Chris Michaels and Joe Greenwood chipped in as well to make an impact.
” Alpha Media Program Director, “Dr.” Chris Michaels said, “I can’t say enough about the family we are, and the families we strive to help…which when you think about it, they are all our family and we have their backs. We heard success stories that made us smile and laugh, and we heard stories where we couldn’t stop crying…but most of all, we heard stories of HOPE.”
TOP NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD | BY GRAHAM MACK
Two Former National Radio Stations Are Returning To The UK
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2016 –– Virgin Radio will launch on DAB (the UK version of HD radio) in Britain on March 30th. The new station will see former Radio 1 presenter Edith Bowman return to full time radio hosting the breakfast show and also include Jamie East 10am – 1pm, Kate Lawler 1pm – 4pm, Matt Richardson 4pm – 7pm and with Tim Cocker 7pm – 11pm. Virgin Radio originally launched in the UK in April 1993 by Richard Branson. It was the first Virgin-branded radio station in the world, and lasted until a rebrand in 2008 when it became Absolute Radio. There are currently 13 Virgin stations around the world, including Canada, Dubai, Bangkok and Italy. And Britain’s second national talk station, talkRADIO, is launching on DAB on March 21st. It's signed up a number of presenters, including Iain Lee, George Galloway and Julia Hartley-Brewer. Breakfast will be done by Paul Ross. The original Talk Radio UK was rebranded talkSPORT by the company that's now bringing back Talk Radio.
Who Is The Best Kisser In Australia? KIIS 101.1's Matt Tilley & Meshel Laurie are all looking for the perfect KIIS with Melbourne’s $20,000 ($14,000 US) ‘Pash for Cash’. Thousands of KIIS listeners have taken their chance to go for the crown of "Matt & Meshel’s Perfect KIIS". - Read more and watch the video here; http://www.radiotoday.com.au/news/whats-new/8467-let-the-kissing-games-begin.html
Steve Allen Iin Trouble With Regulator - Early weekend breakfast presenter Steve Allen on Britain’s national talk station, LBC, has been found in breach of Ofcom Rule 2.3 for potentially offensive material. (Ofcom is the UK version of the FCC). It surrounds a broadcast when Steve talked about Chris Spivey, who had recently been given a suspended six month sentence for posting offensive comments on social media about the killing of Fusilier Lee Rigby, the soldier murdered in Woolwich in 2013. Steve said: “He’s quite clearly not only immensely stupid but thick at the same time. I’d have had him hanging from gallows, ladies and gentlemen”. “We know all about internet trolls because they are generally people with mental health issues --- So you’ll like it then when I call, Chris, for people to egg you in the street and throw things at you, you know, because you are a vile piece of work. What a disgusting person you are. I hope to God he doesn’t live next to any of you – he’s in Rochford in Essex”. “What an ugly person…perhaps we can come and daub things on the outside of your house?”
Want to connect with Graham? Reach him at +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk
KYXY-FM San Diego's Jeff & The Showgram Spin The Wheel Of Love For Valentine's Day
THE MOUTH, KyXy 96.5’s Jeff and the Showgram Morning Show are hosting a singles pre-Valentine’s Day party to the House of Blues San Diego today, February 11th. It' called THE WHEEL OF LOVE where singles will take turns sitting on a large, custom-made wheel waiting for their “soul mate” to spin the wheel and win a five-minute date.
KyXy 96.5 listeners were encouraged to sign up online at KyXy.com for a spot on the wheel. Listeners who attend the event will be able to register to spin the wheel as well as sign up for additional chances to be on the actual wheel. Participants win a five minute date. Tons of prizes included. Jeff and the Showgram can be heard weekday mornings from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. on KyXy 96.5.
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iHeart Media Promote Five Senior Programmers To Division EVP's In Its National Programming Team
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 - iHeartMedia announced that five of its senior programming executives have been named Division Executive Vice Presidents of Programming for the iHeartMedia National Programming Group, effective immediately. These executives Andrew Jeffries, Steve Geofferies, Tony Coles, Thea Mitchem and Meg Stevens were formerly iHeartMedia Senior Vice Presidents of Programming.
They join current Division Executive Vice President of Programming Gene Romano and will report to Brad Hardin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the iHeartMedia National Programming Group. These promotions are part of iHeartMedia's recently announced operation structure for its markets. The company, formerly organized into 'Major' and 'Regional' Market groups, is now comprised of four geographic Divisions, each led by a new Division President.
"Great programming is the foundation of our stations, and we're fortunate to have an amazing group of local program directors leading our brands." said Tom Poleman, President of iHeartMedia's National Programming Group. "The collaboration between local programming and the iHeartMedia National Programming Group unlocks the unparalleled scale and assets of iHeartMedia, providing us with unmatched resources which benefit each and every one of our stations."
Listeners More Likely To Purchase A Product After A Personality Discusses It On Air Reveals CRS 2016 Research Presentation:
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 –– Edison’s Larry Rosin and Megan Lazovick presented “Ear Wars: The Listeners Speak Back” at during yesterday's 2016 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. This year’s research study combined a 1,560 respondent online survey with listener and radio station interviews in three markets: Terre Haute, IN, Knoxville, TN, and Philadelphia, PA.
With increasing competition from other forms of audio, this presentation urged broadcasters to instill “FOMO” at every opportunity in the broadcast day – if you’re not listening to the radio, you’re missing out. Survey data and interviews with listeners show that connection, engagement, and community involvement are all important ways for radio stations to create reasons to keep listening. We also visited top radio stations WIVK, WTHI, and WXTU to illustrate just a few of the methods stations can employ to meaningfully engage with listeners. In fact, they showed that four out of ten country listeners said they are more inclined to pay attention to commercials featuring station personalities. Nearly half of country listeners (46%) said they are more likely to purchase a product or service after a personality discussed it on the air. This compared to only 4% who were less likely. For a full presentation deck, including graphs, relevant data points, and videos is available through Custom Show at: https://app.customshow.com/slideshow/8dre9h
FORMATICS: 107.1 THE BREW Becomes Sacramento's New Home For Rock; 100.1 The Oasis Adult Album Alternative Launched In Tri-Cities, WA
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 –– Sacramento has a new radio home for rock music as iHeartMedia Sacramento announced the launch of 107.1 The Brew.
“I’ve worked in Sacramento for the past 20 years, some of those at Rock Stations,” said iHeartMedia Sacramento Market President Sara McClure (R). “107.1 The Brew will be a breath of fresh air for rock fans that want more rock music in the morning, but also great rock from the 80’s and 90’s that isn’t wimpy. 107.1 The Brew really Rocks!”
“Sacramento has always been a great city for Rock music, however there has been a void in the market for a Classic Rock station focused on all the great Rock from the 80’s and 90’s,” 
stated Don Parker, SVP/Programming – rest of title. “This unique blend of music will truly give California’s Capital City a new way to Rock!”
--Alexandra Communications Inc. launched a new FM radio station in the Tri-Cities, WA market. KQFO, known as 100.1 The Oasis, is the area's first ever Adult Album Alternative station. "We've had a chance to run The Oasis in an incubator setting for the last 18 months on an HD-fed translator in the Walla Walla area, 50 miles away" says station Program Director Chris Gilbreth (L). The station is running commercial free and jock-less for now, but that will change soon. 100.1 The Oasis marks Alexandra Communications' second entry into the Tri-Cities market, having launched 101.9 Hank FM last October. 1
Charles Osgood To Be Honored With Dick Clark Lifetime Achievement Award
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 –– Legendary broadcaster Charles Osgood will be honored with the Dick Clark Lifetime Achievement Award at the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Golden Mike Award dinner on Monday, February 29 at the Plaza 
Hotel in New York City. Often referred to as CBS News' poet-in-residence, Osgood has been anchor of the two-time Emmy Award winning CBS Sunday Morning since 1994 and anchor and writer of "The Osgood File," his daily news commentary on the CBS Radio Network. He has been an anchor and reporter for many CBS News broadcasts and an anchor/reporter for WCBS News Radio 88 in New York.
Prior to CBS, he worked for ABC News. Osgood has received numerous awards, including the 2008 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Broadcasters, several Peabody and Emmy Awards, five coveted Washington Journalism Review Best in the Business Awards, and more. He was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2000 and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1990. The author of several books, Osgood has also played the piano and banjo with the New York Pops and Boston Pops Orchestras. The 2016 Golden Mike Award will be presented to Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iHeart Media, at its annual fundraiser.
Cumulus | WWO To Host Two Exclusive Advertiser Grammy Weekend Events
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 –– Adding to its array of first-class experiential events, Cumulus and Westwood One will hold with exclusive evenings of entertainment surrounding the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, Music’s Biggest Night®. They'll take place in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, February, February 12 and Sunday, February 14, 2016.
The elite guest list includes advertising clients and agency partners, music industry VIPs, and loyal station listeners. The celebration kicks off on Friday with “Rooftop Live,” an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music high atop the city on the rooftop of the Perch building in downtown L.A. The festivities continue on Sunday night with “Intimate Session,” a cocktail reception in Studio A of the historic Capitol Studios building that will feature a live performance by rising star Troye Sivan and an appearance by GRAMMY-winning songwriter Diane Warren.
Tommy Page, Senior Vice President, Brand Partnerships for Cumulus | Westwood One said, "Westwood One is proud to continue its successful multi-year partnership with the GRAMMY Awards -- We are thrilled to offer brand marketers these exciting and truly one-of-a-kind experiential opportunities to connect with and engage one of today’s most influential, diverse, and passionate audiences.” More than 25 radio stations from around the country and Westwood One national shows Zach Sang & The Gang and The Adam Bomb Show will record from backstage of the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards® will air live from LA’s Staples Center on Monday, February 15 at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT/5 pm PT on CBS. Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J is hosting for his fifth consecutive year.
Taylor Swift Leads Nominations In iHeart Music Awards 2016
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 –– iHeartMedia and Turner announced the finalists for its 2016 iHeartRadio Music
Awards on Sunday, April 3 at the historic Forum in Los Angeles. The event will be televised live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will be simulcast on iHeartMedia stations nationwide, as well as on the iHeartRadio digital music platform. This is the first year for the Turner networks to simulcast the event, which is scheduled to take place the night between the NCAA Final Four National Semifinals and the NCAA National Championship on TBS.
Taylor Swift leads nominees with eight nominations and will vie for the first "Female Artist of the Year" award, while The Weeknd received seven nominations, including in the inaugural "Male Artist of the Year" category. Swift and the Weeknd will go head-to-head in the coveted "Song of the Year" and first-ever "Album of the Year" categories. Other artists who have received multiple nominations include Adele, Drake, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Luke Bryan and Sam Smith.
"Our Awards are not chosen by a mysterious panel of judges," said John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia¹s Entertainment Enterprises. "They are a true reflection of the artists and songs our listeners supported all year long." GET MORE DETAILS HERE
ESPN Wins Three Awards For Podcasts From Trade Association
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 – Two ESPN Audio podcasts and ESPN2’s Fantasy Football Now were honored recently with Industry Recognition Awards at the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FTSA) convention in Dallas. ESPN Audio received the award in both the seasonal and daily and podcast categories. The Fantasy Focus podcast, in its ninth season during the football season, features Matthew Berry, Field Yates, Stephania Bell, Daniel Dopp and more.
This season, it generated more than 24 million impressions. The daily show debuted this year featuring Anita Marks, Aaron Schatz and a number of guests including DraftKings analysts Peter Jennings and Alvin Zeidenfeld. In addition, Fantasy Football Now received the nod in the Broadcast Video category. "Fantasy sports are an important part of the sports conversation and our products are gaining momentum with an avid audience,” said Pete Gianesini, senior director, ESPN podcasts. “Just like in most team efforts, there are more people responsible for the group’s success than most are aware, and I’m grateful for a great team. They deserve this honor.”
ESPN's Matthew Berry celebrates a Fantasy Sports Trade Association Award with Stacie Stern, an FSTA board member and head of the conference committee. PHOTO/Matthew Berry
Crown Media Returns As Diamond Sponsor For 41st Annual Gracie Awards
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2016 –– The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announced that Crown Media Family Networks, home of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, will return as a diamond sponsor of the 41 st Annual Gracie Awards. The Gracie Awards Gala will take place on May 24, 2016 , at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. “The work that AWMF does to pave the way for and elevate women in our industry has allowed us to work with some of the most talented women in the business, both in front of and behind the camera,” said Michelle Vicary, EVP, programing & network publicity. “We are honored to support the Foundation’s mission and look forward to saluting all of this year’s winners at the gala in May.”
The Gracie Awards recognize individual achievement and outstanding programming created by, for and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975 and named for the late Gracie Al len, are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the elect ronic media and allied fields. Visit www.thegracies.org for more info
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