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'America's Morning Show' Members Transferred To Hospital Following Auto Accident En Route To Mardi Gras - Rolled Over Twice; Landed In Water
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– Jockline learned late yesterday that Ty, Kelly & Chuck along with Producer Glenn Johnson of Cumulus' syndicated 'America's Morning Show' were involved in an serious auto accident on their way to New Orleans to for Mardi's Gras. While details are still limited, we're told their vehicle rolled over at least twice and came to rest in water. They were then transported in ambulance to a hospital in Hatteisburg, Mississippi.
We learned this morning that Ty Bentli, Kelly Ford and Producer Glenn Johnson were released, however Chuck Wick was held overnight and we've been unable to determine the extent of his injuries. We'll provide more details as they become available.
PROGRAMMING: iHeart San Diego Names Rob Scorpio SVP Prog.; Kid Jay PD/KGGI Riverside
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia announced that Rob Scorpio (TL) has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for the San Diego/Riverside region, and that Kid Jay has been named Program Director of KGGI-FM in Riverside, effective immediately. Currently, Scorpio oversees iHeartRadio’s six stations in Riverside/San Bernadino, while also acting as program director of KSSX-FM in San Diego and KGGI-FM in Riverside. In his newly expanded role, Scorpio will now oversee both markets. Scorpio brings more than 15 years of radio industry experience to his new position.
Kid Jay, has enjoyed a successful career as a professional club and concert DJ. He joined KGGI-FM in 2003 and is currently the station’s nighttime host. Kid Jay will continue his on-air role at KGGI-FM while also assuming day-to-day programming operations of the station, which is a consistent ratings leader for the Riverside-San Bernadino market.
ON-AIR: Jackson Blue Added To Mornings At WKLB Boston; Island 106 Names Jenn Ryan As Morning Co-Host
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– WKLB Country 102.5 Boston welcomes Jackson Blue to the Country 102.5 morning show where he joins Hannah Byrum. Jackson had been recently promoted from hosting Afternoon Drive on WBQT HOT 96.9 to his new co-host position on WKLB’s Country 102.5 Morning Show.
“It’s been my dream to wake up Boston, a city I’ve loved working in for over a decade,” noted Jackson. “A big thank you goes to our Beasley Boston Market Manager, Mary Menna, Beasley Boston, Director of Programming, Cadillac Jack, and Country 102.5’s Program Director, Mike Brophey for believing in me in this role on one of America’s most successful and respected country brands.
ISLAND 106 Panama City has a new Morning Show member as Jenn Ryan is named for wake-ups, beginning March 27th. She will join Jimmy Phillips, formerly with Mandy in the Morning who recently departed for Lexington, KY.
Jenn has aired on several top markets across the US, including her most recent stop at KCHZ and KCJK in Kansas City. Other past stints have included WKDD in Akron, KLLY and KBKO in Bakersfield. "I've always said 'I want to be the host of a morning show' and now I'll be doing just that on an amazing heritage station, Island 106! Thank you Marc Summers and Misty Sims for giving me this incredible opportunity!" said Ryan.
SYNDICATION NETWORKS: WTKS Orlando, FL Adds Syndicated ‘Connections' Relationship Show; Focus 360 Renews With Envision Networks
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– CONNECTIONS, the nightly syndicated relationships talk show, has been added by iHeartMedia’s WTKS (Real Radio 104.1)/Orlando, FL. The show, hosted by Al “Blackjack” Spry, Glenda “G-Love” Chauncy, and Melissa Foxx, is a nightly show that builds on the proven relationship format pioneered by Dr. Ruth and “Loveline”. CONNECTIONS will start airing in Orlando on March 6th at 10pm (ET). CONNECTIONS is consulted by Walter Sabo and SABO MEDIA. “This is a double digit share show for any station. The hosts and their cast tell engaging stories about relationships and romance. You would hear similar conversations on 
Wendy Williams' TV show and ‘The View’. But this is an up-to-date, fast moving show made by radio pros.” said Sabo. Connections also airs on 104.9 The Talk of Gainesville, News-Talk 1490 WWPR, Sarasota-Tampa, and on Alex Bennett’s GABNet.net.
--Focus 360 has renewed its arrangement with Envision Networks® for affiliate sales representation of its “Powered by Jelli™” Networks. “The team at Envision Networks has built a robust affiliate base that allows us to deliver top stations across the country to our national advertisers,” stated Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Focus 360. “We are excited to renew our partnership with them and look forward to the continued expansion of our “Powered by Jelli” Networks.” “The successful partnership between Focus 360 and Envision Networks has delivered exceptional results to affiliated radio stations,” said Danno Wolkoff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Envision Networks®. “We are delighted to continue offering this opportunity to radio stations.”
AWARDS: Greenville’s Jim Mantel To Be Inducted Into Country Radio Hall of Fame
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– Alpha Media, Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville revealed that Jim Mantel will be inducted into The Country Radio Hall of Fame this summer.. The ceremony will be held at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, TN this June. Jim’s 35-year radio career started in West Texas at KNFM, KRYS, and KKBQ. He then spent 18 ½ years hosting the morning show at WGAR in Cleveland, OH. Jim has won the CMA Personality of the Year award and is an inductee in the Ohio Radio and Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
“I’m incredibly honored and humbled. When you see names like Ralph Emery, Terry Dorsey and Gerry House. That anyone thinks that I am worthy of being in their company is mind boggling,” remarked Mantel.
Entercom Teams With Ed Sheeran For 'Across The Great Divide' National Radio Contest
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– Entercom is giving a lucky fan and a guest the opportunity to attend global superstar Ed Sheeran’s concert in Amsterdam on Monday, April 3rd. The contest kicked off on Monday, February 27, when fans could tune into their local Entercom station and listen for the code word for a chance to win a trip to Amsterdam and tickets to the concert. Entercom radio stations in 22 cities across the U.S. will reveal the code word at 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time. Fans who enter the code word on their station’s website within 15 minutes will be entered for a chance to win. The contest ends on Friday, March 10th, and the lucky winner will be announced on Monday, March 13.
The prize includes round trip airfare to Amsterdam, Netherlands, hotel accommodations for 3 nights and tickets to Ed Sheeran’s concert for the winner and a guest. For the last two weeks, Entercom has been publishing exclusive Ed Sheeran interviews across all participating stations’ platforms. Ed Sheeran’s anticipated new album “÷” (pronounced divide) will be available everywhere on March 3rd.
Radio Milwaukee Non-Comm 88Nine Turns 10
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– At its 10th birthday celebration Sunday, award-winning non-commercial 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS - FM) unveiled plans for a series of special events and new programming throughout 2017 to mark its first decade and highlight Milwaukee music and community. The self-supporting, non-profit station launched exactly 10 years 
earlier, on Feb. 26, 2007. It has become recognized for its unique mix of new and Milwaukee music; its “community stories” features; and for fostering community engagement and positive change.
“Radio Milwaukee has come so far in just 10 years, from its beginnings in a basement at Milwaukee Public Schools to our $2.8 million state-of-the art studio and performance complex in the Walker’s Point neighborhood,” Radio Milwaukee Executive Director Glenn Kleiman said . “We’re proud that we’ve been able to bring great music and stories to Milwaukee for 10 years and have an even greater impact on the Milwaukee community.” At the birthday celebratio, Mayor Tom Barrett unveiled an official proclamation declaring Sunday as “ 88Nine Radio Milwaukee Day . SHOWN/A photo of Mayor Barrett and Program Director Jordan Lee at the birthday party - Learn more about 88Nine and stream the station at http://www.radiomilwaukee.org or via the 88Nine mobile app.TOP PHOTO/ Ignacio Catral
[WATCH] That Time Radio's Jeff & Jer REALLY Went To 'Judge Wapner's People's Court
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017 –– With the recent passing of the beloved People’s Court star, Judge Joseph Wapner, KYXY/San Diego's Jeff & The Showgram felt compelled to share this flashback from The recently inducted in National Radio Hall of Fame'sJeff and Jer show. Back in the 90’s, the Jeff and Jer Show was taken to The People’s Court. Yes, THE PEOPLE’S COURT.
Tommy Sablan was the defendant against a woman who sued him for $30, for tickets that Tommy claimed were a donation. Did they win? Watch and find out. Remember, “What you are witnessing is real. The participants are not actors, they are actual litigants with a case pending in a California municipal court.” That hair though ....YIKES!. WATCH HERE
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STUDY: Personalities Not Connecting As Well With Female Teens Compared To Older Demos
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2017 –– In general, radio’s personalities are not connecting as well with 15 to 19-year-olds as with older demos,” says consultant Alan Burns. Alan Burns and Associates, along with Strategic Solutions Research, continue to release data from “What Women Want – 2017”. This week they'll look deeper into Top 40 and Hot AC formats. Strategic EVP Hal Rood noted that young women aged 15-19 were nearly 40% (39%) less likely than 25-34-year-olds to strongly agree that one of the reasons they listen to radio is “because some of the people are entertaining.” “And they’re almost 50% less likely to say that radio personalities are one of their top three reasons to listen,” said Rood.
In addition to probing women’s connection to air personalities, this week’s “What Women Want” data release will look at the music tastes and top artist preferences of Top 40 and Hot AC listeners, the differences between the two formats, P1 desires in early morning, and how likely their core listeners are to cooperate with ratings surveys. Register for the free 30-minute webinar by clicking HERE
Judge Rejects Cumulus Refinancing Plan
THE MOUTH FEBRUARY 27TH, 2017 –– A U.S. judge on Friday rejected Cumulus Media's bid to proceed with a refinancing plan that the group hoped would help reduce its $2.4 billion debt load, but was opposed by some lenders reported Reuters. The decision by U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla came in a lawsuit the company filed in December, accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co of withholding 
consent to parts of its refinancing plan. In its lawsuit, Cumulus said that JPMorgan's actions in its role as administrative agent under a 2013 credit agreement had threatened a deal it reached with bondholders that would deleverage the company by up to $305 million. But JPMorgan and a group creditors who objected to the deal, disagreed and argued the transaction was not permitted under the credit agreement. Failla agreed saying, "I do not believe it permits the proposed refinancing."
The lawsuit by Cumulus aimed to reduce its debt load, which includes $1.8 billion in secured loans and $610 million of unsecured senior notes due in 2019. Cumulus on Dec. 6 announced a plan to exchange the senior notes for a combination of stock and up to $305 million in secured debt borrowed through a $200 million revolving credit line. Cumulus said the deal would allow the company to retire the notes at a discount and avoid a "springing maturity" on the $1.8 billion in loans that occurs if more than $200 million of the notes are outstanding in January 2019. Following the Judge's ruling, Cumulus, led by Mary Berner, issued a statement - “While we are certainly disappointed by the court’s decision, we will continue to review all available options to address our balance sheet issues. We are making solid progress in our turnaround, and remain focused on exploring strategies that would give us the runway needed to fully execute our plan.”
PROGRAMMING: Tim 'Minnesota Fattz' Snell Named SVP/Prog. For iHeart Augusta
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia announced that Tim “Minnesota Fattz” Snell has been named the Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Augusta. Snell is one half of the Fattz and Cher Morning Show on 96.3 Kiss FM and the program director for the iHeartMedia Augusta urban brands, urban adult contemporary, WKSP 96.3 Kiss FM and hip-hop formatted WPRW Power 107.
“We are really thrilled to have a guy with Tim’s kind of experience and longevity in the market to lead our cluster's programming efforts,” said Brian Michael, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia. “He has a proven track record of driving ratings as an on-air talent and programmer and I know he will be an asset to our cluster’s continued success.” “I am honored to be given this tremendous opportunity,” said Snell. “iHeartMedia Augusta has great products and a super team who have passion and a winning attitude that continues to grow our brands. I am excited to start another chapter in my career and look forward to the new challenge.” With a historic thirty-year broadcasting and programming career, Tim “Minnesota Fattz”
ON-AIR: Loper & Randi Extend With WRKZ 'The Blitz' Columbus
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2017 –– North American Broadcasting Company announced that, "Loper and Randi in The Morning" have signed a contract extension that will keep them in mornings at WRKZ, The Blitz in Columbus, Ohio until at least 2021. The new four year deal coincides with the married duos 5th anniversary with the station in April.
North American's Vice President of Programming and Operations Hal Fish said, "We’re so pleased that the Loper family has found a home in Columbus with The Blitz! Loper and Randi have built an important connection with Blitz listeners and we’re excited to see where the next four years takes us! Loper said, “I am beyond exited to resign with The Blitz. Randi and I have found a true home for our family and brand. The Blitz listeners are unreal. It's a true honor to entertain Columbus for 4 more years. I have to thank the station owner, Matt Mnich. Matt is first class and has made NABCO one the best companies to be apart of. Also, I want to thank Hal Fish for supporting us and sharing his extensive knowledge of the business. Here's to four more years in the best city in America. O-H!!”
750/102.9 The Game Portland Adds “The Irregular Guys” To Afternoons
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2017 –– Alpha Media, Portland announces “The Irregular Guys” as its new afternoon hosts, Monday-Friday from 3pm-7pm on 750/102.9 The Game (KXTG). The show features Justin and Chop. Justin Myers grew up in Winston, Oregon playing football, basketball and baseball. He began hosting a local sports talk show in 2004. In 2014, Justin moved to 710 ESPN in Seattle hosting a midday sports talk show and hosting the Mariners pre/post game show.
Chop joins Myers as Co-Host of The Irregular Guys. Alpha Media, Portland News/Talk/Sports Operations Manager, Bruce Collins commented on the announcement, “It’s much more than just a sports show, it’s pure afternoon entertainment on your drive home.”
Cody Whistler Takes Nights At 107.7 The End Seattle
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2017 –– 107.7 The End, Seattle announced that long time team member Cody Whistler will take over nights, effective immediately. Cody joined the station’s promotions team over ten years ago and added a swing role on-air three years ago. “Anyone who meets Cody can’t help but smile,” says Program Director Leslie Scott. “He’s funny, creative and passionate about The End. Seattle is in for a treat each night.”
"I was 19 when I started working for Entercom as a Modulator, so you could say I grew up with The End,” says Whistler. “I've been on weekends and filling in for almost 3 years now and am so excited and thankful to get this opportunity." Cody is on air every Monday through Friday from 7pm – midnight. For more information about 107.7 The End, and to stream the station live, visit 1077theend.com.
Peoria’s 104.9 The Wolf Tops $66,000 for St. Jude
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 27TH, 20917 –– Alpha Media, Peoria's 104.9 The Wolf (WXCL) raised $66,362 with John & Jaymie’s Radiothon for St. Jude Kids with Chick-Fil-A Peoria. The Wolf staff broadcasted from the Alpha Media building February 2-3 for 12 hours each day. Nearly 7 million dollars has been raised over the past 27 years during The Wolf’s radiothon. 104.9 The Wolf Program Director, Chris Michaels commented: “Thank you to all the members of The Wolf Pack that donated or became a Partner in Hope. It takes people like you to make miracles happen every day!
WRKO Boston Seeking On-Air Morning Show Producer
THE MOUTH, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2017 –– Legendary heritage talker, WRKO in Boston, is seeking an on-air producer to lead its Boston Dot Com morning show. We are looking for a leader says PD Michael Czarnecki. Someone who can come in each day and put together a compelling four hour show that addresses what’s happening in the world from the conservative viewpoint. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years medium to major market experience in an on-air host and/or producer role.
You should be fully engaged in social media, and ideally a political/entertainment junkie. You should have an understanding as to how to relate to a conservative audience, but at the same time appealing to the masses. Experience coaching and developing talent is a plus. Familiarity with Wide Orbit (or other digital automation systems), Audition and/or Pro Tools, Photoshop, and video editing software are required. Please send your package, including resume, on-air/imaging/production demo, and your philosophy on morning radio, to Program Director Michael Czarnecki at mczarnecki@wrko.com. You must also apply on-line at entercom.com
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