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[WATCH] Talk Hosts Play Pivotal Role In Wis. GOP Primary

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– One of the strongest forces Donald Trump faced in Wisconsin's Republican primary, wasn't just Ted Sen. Ted Cruz, rather, a group of conservative talk radio show hosts reports CNN. Pointing out perhaps the billionaire's most contentious interview since launching his campaign, with WTMJ/Milwaukee's Charlie Sykes (JL 3/29), this was matched with other criticism from hosts such as Jeff Wagner, Mark Belling, Vicki McKenna and Jay Weber.

Predictably, Trump turned his wrath on them for three days in a row. "This morning I was interviewed by a very good radio guy -- not the whack job that interviewed me -- his name is Sykes? ... Oh he is the worst," Trump said at a rally on Saturday. He added, "These crazy talk show hosts who I dealt with. I call them 'Hello. Do you know I'm for anybody but Trump?' I said I didn't know that. Go ahead. What's your question? I don't care." A total of six radio hosts throughout the state criticized Trump on their shows. Green Bay host Jerry Bader told CNN on Tuesday he was motivated by Trump's temperament. He said the group of six shared some concerns but did not coordinate with each other. "We are pragmatic. We are quite frankly sophisticated enough not to buy his crap, and we do it independently." WATCH HERE

SURPRISE: Lawyers Ask For New Trial Against Hulk Hogan

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– Lawyers for Gawker Media asked for a new trial on Monday after a jury awarded Hulk Hogan $140 million reports businessinsider.com. The jury held Gawker founder Nick Denton and former editor A.J. Daulerio, who posted the tape, personally liable. Hogan was also awarded $25.1 million in punitive damages on top of $115 million in compensatory damages. If a new trial isn't granted, Gawker's lawyers are asking a Florida state court to vacate or dramatically reduce the amount of damages awarded to Hogan.

The case centers around a clip, lasting 1 minute 41 seconds, of Hogan having (s)ex several years earlier with radio's Bubba The Love Sponge Clem's wife. Gawker's lawyers based their request for new trial on four key points including that the jury, based in Florida, where Hogan is from, based its verdict on "passion and prejudice" and, in particular, on its "general distaste for the Defendants [Gawker]," according to the motion. They also say that the jury's verdict went "against the manifest evidence of the case" because Hogan's (s)ex tape was indeed a matter of "public concern," and that Hogan lacked a "reasonable expectation of privacy in his sexual encounters. HULK PHOTO/Shutterstock

BLOG: Great Content Missed By 90% Of The Audience

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– Amplifi's Steve Goldstein most recent blog cites BIA/Kelsey latest data on the highest billing stations in America. Once again WTOP, Washington was deservedly at the top of the heap. Without question, one of the prime architects of WTOP was Jim Farley, now CEO, News Doctor, Inc., who for 17-years served as WTOP's VP of News and Programming. Goldstein writes: "Jim, who remains one of the thought leaders in the talk radio business, came up to me recently at Talk Show Boot Camp in Ft. Lauderdale after a presentation about podcasting I did with Westwood One CMO Pierre Bouvard. What he told me blew me away. Jim said he walked into the room a non-believer about radio's prospects with podcasting and left convinced that radio was missing a golden opportunity to further expose its content.

"So much of the great content created by WTOP is missed by over 90% of the audience," Jim said. "And with podcasting, WTOP and for that matter, all radio stations, now have a method to expose their content to a larger audience. Bingo. One of the pioneers and leading voices in news-talk is on board. Jim talked about the "fitness, foodie, gardening and astronomer features that are low hanging fruit on WTOP." He also talked about the potential of "cross-promoting extended interviews." Jim said; "this is a slam dunk. It dawned on me that this is another distribution channel." His concern prior to the session had been a radio station's ability to create and monetize podcast-only content. While the session may not have alleviated all of those concerns, the ability to time-shift content as radio experiences "new threats and challenges" seems a natural extension. While WTOP does "put some audio on a web page," Farley said, "it needs to be easier to find and consume."

Jim went into the session a skeptic and left an advocate. That made my trip. Jim told me "I started in 1966 and I'm still learning new stuff." Ain't that the truth. Aren't we all. Steve Goldstein is CEO of Amplifi Media.

MOTION: WDRV/97.1 The Drive's McMurray & McNeil Show Add Acclaimed Critic Michael Phillips For Movie Reviews

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– Pete McMurray tells Jockline, "We love movies (except Batman vs Superman - just garbage), our morning drivers love movies, summer movie season is fast approaching, Michael Phillips is a stud, we work less, it's a no brainer!"

WDRV FM 97.1. PD Rob Cressman tells bloger Robert Feder, “Pete and Dan are both avid motion picture fans and their show often gravitates to what’s new at the movies,” Cressman said. “From the fantastic to the failures, The Morning Drive’s Thursday edition will now feature one of Chicago's most respected film critics. Phillips also appears monthly on “Filmspotting,” the movie-review podcast and radio show hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen at midnight weekends on Chicago Public Media WBEZ FM 91.5. And he just wrapped up “The Film Score,” a series on great music from the movies for classical WFMT FM 98.7.

Phillips joined the Chicago Tribune as theatre critic in 2002 and was named film critic in 2006. A frequent contributor to Turner Classic Movies, he co-hosted the final season of the nationally syndicated movie-review show “At the Movies” with A.O. Scott of the New York Times.

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Adams Promotes Sharon Bordwell To Corporate Controller

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– Sharon Bordwell has been promoted to Corporate Controller for Adams Radio Group . Sharon joined Adams Radio Gro up in October 2014 as a General Accountant. Prior to Adams Sharon served in Public Accounting specializing in audit of financial institutions. Sharon also worked as a private consultant for small to mid - size companies.

Ron Stone, CEO of Adams said, “ Sharon has been an amazing asset for us and my right arm. She is a real team player that not only understands accounting...but truly understands business in general. ” Sharon added “I am fortunate to work alongside a wonderful group of talented people. I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead!"

Midwest Communication's Duke Wright Named Recipient Of 2016 Rockwell Award

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– The Conclave Learning Conference announced its 2016 Rockwell Award Winner, Duke Wright, President and CEO, Midwest Communications. The Award will be presented during July 14 and 15, at the Crowne Pl aza Hotel, Minneapolis. In making today’s announcement, Conclave Board of Directors Chair Lori Lewis commented, "The Rockwell Award honors individuals who have contributed to the industry as a leader and to the public radio serves. Duke Wright is the heart of radio and my hope is that everyone will show up, just to say, "Well done, Duke."

Duke Wright started his radio career in 1958 as a teenage disk jockey at his family owned station in Wausau, WRIG - AM. From those beginnings, Duke’s broadcasting career w ould span well over 50 years and still going. Duke Wright’s Midwest Communications is a family owned media company with 72 radio properties located in the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, Illinois and Tennessee Last year's recipients were NRG CEO Mary Quass along with Founder Vallie, Richards, Donovan Consulting and The National Talent System, Dan Vallie.

KISW Seattle And Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation Team For Fundraising Effort

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– 99.9 KISW, Seattle continues its partnership with the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation again to help fund the development of the new Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle’s Central District.

The KISW/Jimi Hendrix shirt will be sold exclusively through the Rock Shop at KISW.com. The park will boast many unique features, including the curved shapes of a guitar, an extended shadow wave wall featuring Jimi Hendrix’s image, and a central canopy. The Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation has already raised an excess of $1.4 million of the estimated $1.8 million dollar budget needed to complete the park’s design and construction phases.

Jimi Hendrix’s music has been crucial to the fabric of KISW since its inception 45 years ago. “Purple Haze” was the first song The Rock played after switching from its previous classical format. The partnership between the Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation and KISW began in 2012, when Jimi Hendrix would have turned seventy. visit KISW.com for more info.

WWO To Present Full Coverage Of 2016 Masters Tournament

THE MOUTH, APRIL 7TH, 2016 –– Westwood One will be covering the 2016 Masters Golf Tournament and will provide hole-by-hole coverage to radio stations nationwide beginning today, April 7, 2016 to Sunday, April 10, 2016. In addition to complete coverage, Westwood One will broadcast hourly updates and a nightly, half-hour preview and recap show, Masters Tonight, starting tonight. Westwood One has been the official radio home of the Masters Tournament for 61 years, the longest continuous sports broadcast partnership in network radio history.

Westwood One has reported from the 18th green for a wealth of historic Masters Tournament victories, including six-time champion Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, and many more. In 2016, the tradition continues as defending champion Jordan Spieth and two-time winner Bubba Watson highlight a field that includes Rory McIlroy and three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson. Bob Papa and Charlie Rymer will anchor live coverage from the Augusta National Golf Club, site of the 80th Masters Golf Tournament. For more information, to listen live, or to find a radio station airing Westwood One's broadcast of the Masters Tournament, visit WestwoodOneSports.com.

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Hannah Byrom Joins Jeff Miles In Mornings As Co-Host For WKLB-FM Boston

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Greater Media announced that Hannah Byrom has been named as the new co-host of Country Mornings with Jeff Miles on WKLB-FM in Boston. Byrom’s morning show experience includes working at KKBF-FM in Portland, Oregon and serving as a co-host on Westwood One’s Zach Sang and the Gang. In addition, she has been on the air at WPST-FM in Trenton and WPLJ-FM in New York City.

“I'm so happy to be joining the outstanding team at Country 102.5 and Greater Media,” said Byrom. “I instantly fell in love with Boston and couldn't be more excited to wake the city up every morning with Jeff Miles.” “I am excited that we are building a great new Country morning show for Bostonians to wake up to that will be fresh and local,” said Mary Menna, vice president and market manager of Greater Media Boston.

[WATCH] Eric Zane Announces New Morning Show In Grand Rapids

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Eric Zane, longtime member of the Syndicated Free Beer & Hot Wings Show, said on his Monday podcast "The wait is over .. I got a frickin job." He's headed to Cumulus Media's Sports outlet WBBL-FM (107.3) where he'll join The Huge Show. Zane told mlive.com, "Cumulus Media has been terrific and my family and I are very thankful."

Zane will be joined on the show by Kyle Paffhausen, a long-time friend and former intern on Free Beer & Hot Wings Show.

There was no announcement on the fate of "The Michael Grey Show" that has handled mornings on WBBL. Zane will also continue to be the public address announcer for the Grand Rapids Griffins. MLive says that Zane was released in early February following a rant on the show about the conditions of the DeltaPlex Arena and owner Joel Langlois. WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT HERE

Longtime Bob & Tom Cast Member Kristi Lee Launches Podcast

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Kristi Lee, who left the syndicated Bob & Tom Show last January, is launching a podcast. "Kristi Lee Uninterrupted" will debut Tuesday with five episodes at once reports ibj.com. Her guests will include names familiar to "Bob & Tom" fans, including recently retired co-host Bob Kevoian (shown), former "Nick at Nite" host and public speaker Dr. Will Miller, Morty’s Comedy Joint owner Chris Bowers, and comedian and actress Jen Kober.

Brad Shoemaker, whose Indianapolis-based Creative Zombie LTD podcast studio is producing Lee’s show, thinks the new podcast will have a considerable following due in part to Lee's notoriety from the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show. Some of the more popular podcasts Shoemaker’s studio produces get around 3,000 downloads a week.

“With someone like Kristi Lee, who has a national following, I could see it surpassing that by a long shot,” he said. The length of Lee’s main weekly shows “will be dictated by the content,” Shoemaker said. Lee’s discussion with Kevoian lasted 75 minutes. “What we want in general is a good bite-sized bit you can listen to driving to and from work,” Shoemaker said. The shows will consist of interviews, mixed with news bits, observations, comedy and “getting to know more about Kristi’s life.” Lee told IBJ on Friday “Part of this is proving I can do my own thing,” she said. “Not only can I be a support character, but proving I can carry a show.”

Female Voices Join Launch Of New Denver Sports Outlet

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– "At long last, Denver sports talk radio will involve FEMALE voices" reports Colin Daniels for bsndenver.com. Altitude Sports Radio AM 950 begins this Friday, April 8th (opening day at Coors Field), a property of Kroenke Sports Enterprises and it will feature several personalities from the TV side including Vic Lombardi and Kyle Keefe along with talk radio veterans like Nate Kreckman and Tom Nalen.

Joining the lineup will include Lauren Gardner (shown counting down the days earlier this week). The former Denver Broncos cheerleader went on to become a sideline reporter for CBS sports. But Gardner won’t be the only woman at the station. South Stands Denver has learned that longtime Altitude TV veteran Julie Browman will be joining the afternoon drive program as well.

Julie has worked in sports talk radio having worked in the medium in San Diego prior to coming to Denver.

SYNDICATION: Westwood One’s Zach Sang Show Celebrates One Year LIVE From Hollywood

Brad Nolan Joins As Executive Producer

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Westwood One’s Zach Sang is enjoying a string of successes including new affiliations, a recent rebrand, a new executive producer, and a series of viral celebrity interviews. Now affiliated on over 70 stations, recent Zach Sang Show affiliates in 2016 include: · WHBQ (Memphis, TN) · WXMJ (Erie, PA) · WHMJ (Pittsburg, PA) · WWOT and WJHT (Johnstown-Altoona, PA) · KQID (Alexandria, LA) · KKJK (Lincoln & Hastings, NE) · KOLY (Sioux Falls, SD) · KWWW (Spokane, WA) · KAAK (Great Falls, MT).

The recently rebranded, Zach Sang Show has a new logo and brand. The show includes Technical Producer Heather Connor, News Director Dan Zolot, Head Writer Jillian Gutowitz, and Visual Producer Keith Weiner. We now add radio veteran Brad Nolan as Executive Producer. Brad Nolan says, “Zach and I both started entertaining people years before we could drive the cars where people listen to us today. There’s something special about that. It’s been fun to spearhead this brand refresh. It’s going to be even more exciting to work with this group as we reshape the way our audience experiences media.”

101.9 KINK Portland First U.S. Station To Go Carbon Neutral

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Alpha Media Portland, OR announced that 101.9 KINK has entered into a partnership agreement with YR&G, a sustainably consulting firm based in New York. This partnership will help guide the radio station on a path to becoming the first radio station in the United States to go carbon neutral. Carbon neutral is the act of achieving a state in which the net amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere is reduced to zero.

Alpha Media Executive VP of Programming, Scott Mahalick commented on the announcement, “Being environmentally conscious has always been part of KINK’s DNA but now we get to take action and become 100% carbon neutral in a measurable way.” “YR&G is thrilled to be supporting Alpha Media and KINK in this journey to carbon neutrality. As a radio station focused on Portland music and culture, KINK's commitment really embodies the adage "think global, act local" as they implement a response to an international challenge with homegrown solutions," says Alan Scott, FAIA, Director, YR&G.

iHeart Radio Delivers 3rd Annual Star-Fueled Awards Show

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– The 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought the biggest names in entertainment and fans together from the historic, fabulous Forum in Los Angeles to celebrate all things music live on TBS, TNT and truTV, on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform on Sunday, April 3. The fan-fueled 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought the music of the iHeartRadio app to life with featured performances and incredible collaborations, including host Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber, ZAYN, Demi Lovato, Chris Brown, Iggy Azalea, Fetty Wap, Meghan Trainor, DNCE, G-Eazy, Bebe Rexha and appearances from Nile Rodgers and Brad Paisley. Plus exclusive special performances by Pitbull and Maroon 5 simulcasted from the Capital One JamFest, which was part of the March Madness Music Festival taking place in Houston, TX, and The Weeknd from THE JUNO AWARDS.

U2 received the most prestigious award of the evening ­ the 2016 iHeartRadio Innovator Award. iHeartRadio honored the iconic group for their undeniable impact on the world of popular culture and paid tribute to their unparalleled contributions to the music industry and social causes. Pharrell Williams, musician, entrepreneur and creative force who won the 2014 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, presented Bono and The Edge of U2 with the 2016 award.

[WATCH] San Diego's Beloved Jerry Cesak Returns For Live Nightime TV Show With An Assist From KYXY's Tommy Sablan

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– Longtime San Diego host Jerry Cesak, former co-host of the Jeff & Jer' Show on CBS' KyXy-FM, is reuniting with executive producer Tommy Sablan (who'll continue on Jeff & The Showgram's morning show) for "San Diego Tonight." The show will air locally on KUSI-TV Friday night's at 8:00.

Cesak tells Jockline, "It's the Tonight Show template. I'll be the host. We have a live house band. Live announcer. Sablan will be the on screen producer. It will air before a live studio audience of 520 people at the Lyceum Theater. Major guests are already being lined up as well as its official start date. Sablan says, "Radio is my heart and soul but it's so cool to be part of this television project and to work with Jerry again." WATCH PROMO SHOW OPEN HERE

Spokane Cluster Collects 23,000 Pounds Of Food During 'April Foods' Event

THE MOUTH, APRIL 5TH, 2016 –– This past Friday, the seven radio stations that make up the Mapleton Cluster in Spokane turned April Fool’s Day into April Foods day again and focused 12 hours on stocking the shelves for the local Second Harvest food bank. The food drive that started at 6am at a local grocery store. Various stations from their group broadcast from the location raising the awareness and need to support the food bank.

“Hunger is no joke”, says Operations Manager Greg Tillotson. “And with help from our listeners and great partners we were able to collect over 23,000 pounds of food for those in need this spring and summer.” Last year, the one day April Food’s Day drive brought in over 19,000 pounds.

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