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LEW DICKEY: "The Facts Are Indisputable Regarding The Impact Certain Things Had On Ad Dollars"
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– The highly anticipated Cumulus Media first-quarter report was made yesterday, but aside from financials, many wondered what Cumulus Chair/CEO Lew Dickey would say regarding claims that Rush Limbaugh was considering ending his affiliation agreement with Cumulus over being blamed for the company's advertising losses. While not naming Limbaugh directly, Dickey said "We've had a tough go of it the last year ...the facts are indisputable regarding the impact certain things have had on ad dollars." Dickey did say the company was making excellent progress on some 10 stations it originally targeted as needing revenue improvement. He added, "The integration and turnaround of the Citadel assets is now largely behind us and they're investing in several content initiatives to drive growth beginning in the back half of this year and accelerating into 2014.
MOTION: Blair Garner Rumored To Take Mornings At NASH-FM/NY From Nashville; Maverick Tapped As PD For 107.1 Tallahassee; Danny Lake Fills Afternoons On WLS-FM;
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– While nothing is official, rumors continue to swirl regarding the Premiere Networks Syndicated 'After Midnight's' Blair Garner (shown) taking mornings at 94.7 NASH-FM/New York. According to Country Aircheck no one has commented officially, but word is the show will originate from Nashville and apparently overlap with Garner's syndicated show. ––––––––CCME Tallahassee has announced the hiring of Jonathan Maverick as PD For WGMY-FM 107.1. The former WiLD 105-7 and 95-5 The Beat Atlanta programmer will start May 15 and also handle middays. ––––––––– Cumulus' WLS-FM Chicago adds Danny Lake to afternoons. He follows Fred Winston who exited in April. Hot AC WMXZ-FM (Mix 95.9)/Charleston, SC, moves Jill Perry from weekends to middays. Perry is the reigning Miss South Carolina. ––––––––––––– Cindy Scull returns to mornings from nights at 97.1, KEGL/Dallas. –––––––– Sun Broadcast Group, Inc. today announced that network radio sales veteran Cheryl Winer has joined the company to serve as National Account Manager. Winer will work from the Sun Broadcast New York City office and will assist in servicing the company's fast growing roster of agency and client partners.
Cox Media Names Kim Guthrie Executive VP of Radio
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– Cox Media has named media industry veterans Kim Guthrie as Executive VP of Radio. Guthrie currently oversees all of CMG’s radio markets and was named Sr. VP of Radio in 2012. Guthrie joined Cox 1998 as VP and GM for its Long Island, NY properties and has been Regional VP for Cox Radio, where her stations have won multiple honors – including Marconi awards, Crystal Awards, New York Air Awards, AWRT Gracie Awards – for programming excellence and outstanding community service. She currently serves on the Executive Board for the RAB and has held various other board positions. Along with Guthrie, Jane Williams was name as EVP/Television. Both Guthrie and Williams will report to CMG President, Bill Hoffman.
WPLR New Haven's Chaz & AJ Offer $1,000 To Purchase Burial Plot For Marathon Bomber, So Long As It's Not In Their Backyard [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– WPLR/New Haven and WFOX-FM/Stamford, CT's Chaz and AJ, along with attorney, Norm Pattis, spoke to listeners yesterday who had deceased relatives buried in the same Hamden cemetary that was offered to the family of the dead Boston Marathon bomber. They then offered to personally purchase, up to $1,000, a burial plot for Boston bombing suspect, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, as long as it is not in the home state of Connecticut or in Massachusetts. Chaz told listeners: "We've been through enough in this state, I can speak for most Connecticut residents when I say we really don't want him here" said Chaz. "We've had some historically horrible things happen recently, we don't want Connecticut to be known as a final resting place of a terrorist." Chaz and AJ say they fielded hundreds of calls from angry residents, many who have loved ones buried throughout the state. Chaz and AJ asked attorney Norman Pattis to represent families who have loved ones buried in the proposed Hamden cemetery. Chaz stated, "This is where I draw the line. Not in my backyard." LISTEN TO AUDIO
Demi Lovato Would Love Lady Gaga Or Katy Perry To Judge On X-Factor [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– X-Factor judge and recording artist, Demi Lovato, is out making the rounds promoting her new album 'Demi.' Yesterday, while in D.C., she paid a special visit to the syndicated Kane Show where, as expected, the subject turned to X-Factor and she weighed in on how she feels about giving critiques. She tells Kane, that she and the other judges are human, so when it affects contestants, it affects them as well. With two judges leaving this year, Demi was asked who would be her top picks as new judges. She led off by saying she would totally lose it if artists such as Lady Gaga or Katy Perry joined the panel. She also would love Cher, as well. PHOTO/Toby Knapp WATCH HERE
97.1 ZHT's Corrigan Turns Entrepreneur With Stash [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– One of the hot topics at this year's upcoming Morning Show Boot Camp will be using your brand to create new streams of revenue beyond the studio. Apparently, longtime 97.1 ZHT Salt Lake City's morning host Frankie C, half of the highly popular Frankie & DB Show, got started 12 years ago with the concept. He, along with his friend Tommy, came up with an idea for protecting valuables while at the beach or near water. Through Kickstarter they launched a campaign in hopes of generating financial support. Yesterday, local TV KSL WATCH VIDEO -----READ MORE ABOUT PRODUCT.
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Mix 94.7's Sandy's Crying Daughter Video Goes Viral After Horse Fails To Win Derby [VIDEO]
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– Jockline Daily readers tip us daily to numerous stories involving special interviews, promotions etc, but here's a first. Mix 94.7/Austin's Sandy (shown), of the longtime morning show, JB & Sandy Show, shared a rather unusual reaction his daughter, Landry, had after the horse she picked to win at the Kentucky Derby failed to win. She cried uncontrollably. And being the true radio guy he is, Sandy quickly uploaded the moment to YouTube, and now, some 6,000 + views later, have Sandy's listeners wondering. Uhhh, we're not therapists, but as a hunch, we'd guessing a nice long nap may have been the cure. Oh yeah, Sandy's horse lost, too. Notice, he didn't upload him crying. WATCH VIDEO
Envision's Chop Shop With Steve Black Hits 10 Year Milestone
THE MOUTH, MAY 8TH, 2013 –– Envision Radio Networks®’ The Chop Shop made has hit the 10-year mark and is now giving listeners a chance to experience the guitar in its most raw form, unplugged and live, by featuring a new exclusive acoustic song from host Steve Black's (shown with Slash).
This summer, The Chop Shop is expanding “The Chop Shop on the Road” series and will broadcast live from some of rock’s biggest festivals including Rock on the Range, Shiprocked and Metallica's Orion Festival. Black will be on the scene gathering exclusive on-site interviews for these live shows and future updates. "During my 24 years on the radio, I've been able to conduct a little over 900 interviews, so the archive of first-hand information, especially about specific songs, has really gotten deep,” said Black. “Taking the Chop Shop on the road will allow our audience to really feel what it’s like to be back-stage with all the bands."
Carrie Underwood to Replace Faith Hill On MNF - [SPORTING NEWS]
Anderson Cooper Gets Swatted - No, Not That Way - [NY POST]
Jonah Falcon Slings & Sings New Song - 'It's Too Big' - [THE DAILY BEAST]
UH OH: Dr. Phil Suing Gawker Over Interview Leak - [TIMES COLONIST]
Tom Cruise Returning To 'Mission Impossible 5" - [DEADLINE]
Gov. Chris Christie Had A Tummy Job - [NY POST]
Gov. Christie To Co-Host On 'Today' This Friday - [TODAY]
UH OH 2: Tiger Woods Gets Bombed, Embarrasses Girlfriend At Party - [NY DAILY NEWS]
Kerrie Washington Covers Elle - [ELLE]
TRAILERS WE LOVE: "Enders Game" With Harrison Ford - [RED CARPET]
Johnjay & Rich Launch Network
With An Assist From Dr. Phil, First Met At Morning Show Boot Camp In 2001
THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2013 ––
Paul B. Anderson Media Agent, Inc. has announced that Mark Kopelman will oversee the launch of the Johnjay and Rich Radio Network. Kopelman, newly appointed as EVP of Partnerships for the company will work closely with Paul Anderson and his team in the launch. Johnjay and Rich has been on the air at KRQ/Tucson since 2001 and are now heard on over ten stations nationally including KZZP/Phoenix; KPLV/Las Vegas, KKRZ/Portland; and KLQT/Albuquerque. Johnjay and Rich commented “Mark was one of the first VP’s to believe in our show beyond the scope of the desert.” In 2001, while attending Morning Show Boot Camp in New Orleans, Dr. Phil introduced Johnjay to his radio soul mate, Rich Berra…and The Johnjay and Rich Show was born.
WINK-FM Flips To MORE-FM; Elvis Moves To Y100-FM
THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2013 –– Longtime Ft. Myers FL. calls, WINK-FM, came to screeching halt this week as they flipped to MORE-FM, a move that will put the emphasis on music and offer less 
talk. Along with new imaging, bearing a striking resemblance to NASH-FM/New York, the station posted on Twitter: “What a concept!, A station that plays MORE music, with LESS talk.” According to news-press.com, in the transition, two of its popular hosts, Elvis Duran and Gina Birch, were dropped from the lineup. GM, Wayne Simons of Fort Myers Broadcasting Co. said “We dropped Elvis. … He just didn’t fit in with our new format.” No details were provided on Birch’s departure. According to Duran, he wrote on his Facebook page he'll l be moving to Y100 FM on Wednesday. PD Michael Hayes told the news-press the change at WINK came after months of surveys to find out what Southwest Florida radio listeners want to hear. "Thousands of listeners were asked about what they wanted in a radio station, and this is the result," said Hayes. As expected, Listener response was mixed.
Bakersfield’s 92.1 FM Flips To KIX Country, Bones Takes Mornings
THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2013 –– Lotus Communications Classic Hits MAX 92.1 FM in Bakersfield, CA. has flipped to KIX Country 92.1 FM. Kicking off mornings will be nationally syndicated Bobby Bones Show, as well as Bones’ Country’s Top 30 Countdown on Sundays from 8am to noon. General Manager of Lotus Bakersfield Greg Holcomb says, “Country music is one of those formats that crosses all demographics. With our impressive talent line up, we look forward to satisfying our new listeners.” It's new lineup will also feature KVMX’s former Mel (10am-noon), Anne Kelly, who has been part of the Bakersfield radio scene for more than 20 years (noon-3pm), Kris Winston, (3pm-6pm), and CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, which is nationally syndicated from Nashville (6-11pm M-F and 8pm-midnight Saturdays).sh Hits KPSL-FM.
MOTION: Kelly Langenohl Joins Flick At WBZZ-FM Pittsburgh; Kramp & Adler Show Cancelled At 102.1 Milwaukee; Heidi Harris Returns To Vegas
THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2013 –– CBS Radio Pittsburgh announced that Kelly Langenohl (right) and Flick (left) will team for PM drive on Hot A/C 100.7 Star/WBZZ-FM. Kelly previously served as morning co-Host on WBHV in the State College, PA. market. Flick says, "Kelly is Pittsburgh born and bred, full of energy, witty and going to be a great addition to current team we already have here at 100.7 Star! ––––––––– Morning show co-host Brian Kramp posted on Facebook that he was no longer with WLUM-FM 102.1, where 
he has worked since 2006. "I want to thank all of you that have listened to the Kramp and Adler show. As of today FM 102/1 has decided to end their relationship with me, Kramp," he wrote. According to The Journal Sentinel, this move, in essence, cancels the "Kramp and Adler" show. "Brian Kramp's contract came up for renewal, and the company chose not to renew it," WLUM program director Jacent Jackson said. There was no comment on the employment status of Jon Adler. Former Yes FM/LA Heidi Harris (left) is back in Las Vegas on 790 KBET where she'll provide a series of daily commentaries. She said, "Much as I'd prefer to be a lady of leisure, I need a job, so beginning next Monday, you can catch my daily commentaries in Vegas on 790 AM KBET, "Talk that Rocks".
Man Had Surgery To Remove 134-LB Scrotum With Assist From Howard Stern
THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2013 –– For over five years, Wesley Warren Jr. (shown) watched his scrotum slowly swell into a 134-pound mass that hung to his ankles, wrote ABC News. He says "I went to the ER and they treated it as though I had some kind of infection ... I went to other doctors, and no one was able to figure out anything to for me. They'd refer me to another doctor or surgeon, but because I don't have insurance or the financial means to pay for these folks on demand, the appointment would be six weeks away or three months away." Warren turned to radio host Howard Stern for help, soliciting donations. He used funds from "The Howard Stern Show" listeners to travel from Las Vegas to Irvine, Calif., where on April 8 Gelman had the 134-pound mass removed in a 13-hour surgery. Warren said it doesn't feel like he's 160 pounds lighter, noting that he weighed about 500 pounds before the surgery. READ FULL STORY HERE
Albany Cluster Raise Over $626,000 For Children’s Hospital
THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2013 –– Clear Channel Communities, the community engagement brand of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, 810 & 103-1 WGY and 99.5 The River raised over $626,000 for the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center during the annual Cares for Kids Radiothon. They broadcast live for more than 30 hours from Albany Medical Center on May 2-3, to raise vital funds for the Children’s Hospital. The Cares for Kids Radiothon first began in 1999 and continues to help raise funds for the thousands of sick and injured children treated at the hospital every year.“This is a tremendous event to be a part of,” said Randy McCarten (shown), 99.5 The River's Program Director. “We introduce some incredible kids to our listeners who embrace them with all their hearts and continue the miracles that happen daily at the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center through their overwhelming generosity.”
Mariah Carey Uses Idol Contestants As Backup Singers On New Song [AUDIO]
Launches New Single On CCME In Day Long Event
THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2013 –– American Idol Judge, Mariah Carey was a guest on this week's Ryan Seacrest radio show promoting her new single "Beautiful. She told her Idol colleague: ‘ “I was in the studio with Candice, Kree, and Angie last night because selfishly, I wanted to get some background vocals from them on another record as I did my mentoring moment…and just give them a glimpse…I said, ‘I’m wearing a totally different hat right now, this is me the producer, that goes quickly through the part but we have to be precise,’ but the girls only had a couple hours and I didn’t want to push them, but it was a great experience…so they did [backup] for a different song which I will not reveal the title yet.” Meanwhile, CCME launched Mariah Carey's new single, "#Beautiful," featuring Miguel with a unique, day-long world premiere event across more than 230 Clear Channel radio stations nationwide. Beginning yesterday at 7 a.m. EST, "#Beautiful" played at the top of each hour until 11 p.m. CHECK OUT HER NEW SINGLE HERE
Nominations For 2013 CMT Awards Announced
UH OH: J-Lo Interview Interrupted By Nearby Gun Shots - [NY DAILY NEWS]
UH OH 2: Brit Star Mark Lester Says Michael Jackson's Kids Are His; DNA Will Prove It - [MIRROR]
Steve Carell Returns For 'Office' Finale - [TV LINE]
AWKWARD: J-Lo To Perform On 'Idol Finale - [DEADLINE]
Another Day, Another Celebrity Mansion Purchase - [HOLLYSCOOP]
THE END IS NEAR: Tan Mom Releases Song - [TMZ]
Aerosmith Calls Off Indonesia Concert Following Bomb Threat - [TODAY]
Mark Wahlberg Teams With A&E For Boston Based Reality Series - [THE WRAP]
Helen Mirren In Queen Outfit Yells STFU To Street Drummers - [SUN]
