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[LISTEN] Steve Dahl, Mike Veeck Relive 'Disco Demolition' With Tom Barnard; And Yes, Dahl 'Still Hates Disco'
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– This week crossed the 37th anniversary of radio's infamous 'Disco Demoltion' spearheaded by then WLUP host Steve Dahl and Chicago White Sox' s Mike Veeck. Both of them rang up 92 KQRS Minneapolis' iconic host Tom Banard to discuss how the whole even actually came about and why Dahl first expressed concerns about how it would play out.
Mike Veeck (pronounced Veck) was the Promotion Director for the Chicago White Sox, Steve Dahl was making noise as America’s first “shock jock” (sorry Howard), in July of 1979 as they both made history with “Disco Demolition” arguably the most notable radio station “stunt” ever. "I hated disco -- I still hate disco," Dahl joked. "At about 10:03 I was standing at (Veeck's door)," says Dahl. "You wanna do that at Comisky Park?" he asked. Veeck said "We did that in Indiana and had about 3 or 4 thousand people." "Three or four thousand people for the White Sox for the way we're playing that would be huge!, let's do it!" Dahl shouted. But Dahl wondered then how that number of people would really stand out against the stadium's backdrop. "I tried to get out of it several times," says Dahl, "But obviously that didn't happen and I was wrong. Disco Demolition Night took place on July 12, 1979, at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. It featured a twi-night doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers.
White Sox officials had hoped for a crowd of 20,000, about 5,000 more than usual. Instead, at least 50,000 people attended and the second game was initially postponed, but later forfeited to the Tigers by order of American League president Lee MacPhail. "The Night Disco Died by Steve Dahl with Dave Hoekstra and Paul Natkin ORDER HERE - LISTEN TO INTERVIEW HERE
[WATCH] Radio Host/Comedian D.L. Hugley Joins With Chris Cuomo & Megyn Kelly To Talk Police And Race Relations
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– Reach syndicated host D.L. Hughley, host of The K.L. Hughley Show, hit the TV trail yesterday to spoke to discuss the recent police shootings and Dallas ambush. Speaking with CNN's Chri Cuomo he slammed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani over his recent comments regarding the black community, saying he is in no position to tell African-Americans how to behave. "To tell black people to speak a certain way and act a certain way is no different than telling a woman how to dress so she doesn't get raped."
"I value human life, whether it was a blue uniform or has black skin," said Hughley, emphasizing that people can mourn the deaths of police officers and still recognize "that black people have always been brutalized by police." Last night, he joined Fox New's Megyn Kelly where things got a bit heated after Hughley said “The only place racism doesn’t exist is Fox News and the police department,” he said. “That’s absolutely true.” - WATCH CNN INTERVIEW HERE
IMG Launches SiriusXM Show 'The Source; Featuring Talent Roster
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– The Hollywood Reporter writes today that 'The Source' will give an open platform to WME-IMG's roster of talent, including Arianna Huffington (L), Ashley Graham and Nie
cy Nash. Three days after WME-IMG announced its milestone $4 billion purchase of the world's largest mixed martial arts league, IMG has revealed a new SiriusXM series that gives an open platform to the combined agency's roster of talent.
The Source will premiere Saturday, July 16, on Stars (channel 109). Samples made available to The Hollywood Reporter include Ashley Judd explaining micro-aggressions against women, former NFL player Ricky Williams and Ashley Graham talking to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day about her landmark cover (R). Other WME-IMG talent who will host Source episodes include Jerry Springer, Niecy Nash, Carolyn Murphy, Jenna Elfman, Chanel Iman and Arianna Huffington.
Topeka Host Uses Video To Expand Audience
2 months ago, we had 3,000 likes on facebook. We are about to break 8,000 soon," says Shawn Wheat
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– WIBW Topeka's Shawn Wheat and his digital team have started producing video newscasts, but with a twist,' writes TVSpy's Kevin Eck. “I have a TV background, then moved into radio when I was told I was too fat to be on-air,” says Wheat. “But this is something we have pioneered here, and hope to move it across the entire Alpha media company.
"We are getting thousands of hits and views. 2 months ago, we had 3,000 likes on facebook. We are about to break 8,000 soon.” Wheat’s background includes stints at KOAM in Joplin, Mo. and KSAS and KAKE in Wichita, Kansas. He says the digital team at WIBW has a staff of six. “We do the top 3 stories, then weather and the close,” said Wheat. “The video is normally 3-4 minutes. We started with just headlines, but started including weather. We do one a day during the week. Then use Facebook live or short edited video features when needed.” “It shows a resurgence in radio news … as not just radio news,” he said. Read story HERE
ON-AIR: Danie B Takes Afternoon Drive On 101.9 AMP Orlando
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– CBS Radio Orlando announced that Danie B will take over afternoon drive starting Monday, July 18 from 2-7PM on 101.9 AMP (WQMP). “Danie B has an infectious energy and personality,” said Dennis Martinez, Program Director for the station. “I was drawn to Danie’s ability to create and execute an entertaining program. She is a welcome addition to the AMP family.”
Danie arrives from Albany's JAMZ 96.3 FM in NY. She has hosted the morning show since 2015. Past stops have included Boston's 103.3 AMP Radio and Poughkeepsie, NY's K104. “I'm so excited to embark on this new chapter with CBS Radio Orlando's 101.9 AMP Radio,” said Danie. “Thanks so much to Dennis Martinez and Steve Carver for believing in my talent, and thanks to everyone who helped me to grow and develop my craft. She replaces Jill Bucco who moved to mornings with Chad Pitt last March.
Marc Kestecher Named Lead Play-by-Play Voice for the NBA on ESPN Radio
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– ESPN'S Marc Kestecher will serve as the lead play-by-play commentator for the NBA on ESPN Radio beginning with the 2016-17 NBA season. He will pair with analysts including Jon Barry, PJ Carlesimo and Kara Lawson to call regular-season, All-Star and playoff games. He will work with Hall of Famer Hubie Brown on the NBA Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.
Kestecher, a 17-year veteran of ESPN, will continue to call NFL, college football and college basketball games on ESPN Radio, and will remain as a studio host for a variety of ESPN Radio programming, including the pre- and post-game shows for the College Football Playoff Semifinals and Championship. In addition, he will work select ESPN TV events.
PODCASTS: Lauren Evarts To Host 'Confidential Him & Her'
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– PodcastOne announced the launch of 'The Skinny Confidential Him & Her' Podcast, hosted by blogger and digital influencer Lauryn Evarts. Evart’s husband Michael Bosstick will co-host and provide the male perspective on a variety of topics, including branding, blogging, entrepreneurship, relationships, wellness, travel, marketing and social media, and more. The show will be available every Tuesday at PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne app and iTunes.
“We are thrilled to partner with PodcastOne,” said Lauryn Evarts and Michael Bosstick. “Podcasting has become our favorite medium because listeners have the opportunity to connect with us on a VERY real level. Even more so, we're so excited to interview people who are doing cool things, discuss raw subjects, & engage with listeners." LISTEN HERE
TOP NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
More Bad News For Chris Evans; Radio War Breaks Out In Sydney
By Graham Mack
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– More bad news for the BBC Radio 2 host, Chris Evans. Channel 4 television have dumped his TFI Friday reboot after just one series. The news came as it was revealed specialist (s)ex crime officers have taken over the investigation into allegations the 50-year-old repeatedly grabbed a woman's breasts and frequently exposed himself while host of the Big Breakfast.
First Sign That Brexit Is Bad For UK - Radio Management at Britain’s biggest radio station owner, Global, have cancelled the company’s annual staff party and awards evening for this year after the result of the EU Referendum. Stephen Miron, Ashley Tabor, Richard Park and Charles Allen wrote to staff last week explaining they don’t want to spend the usual large amount of money on it in case revenue is down after the Brexit.
Radio War Breaks Out in Sydney - Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson from the KIIS-FM Sydney breakfast show are at war with radio rivals Nova. KIIS newsreader Brooklyn Ross told Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O that he had heard that Nova newsreader Matt DeGroot had been “saying s*it about the newsreaders on KIIS”, it’s fair to say the duo didn’t take things lying down. Kyle and Jackie O rang the Nova switchboard and then demanded to speak to DeGroot, who at the time was reading the news. DeGroot was unfortunately “too busy” to go on a rival station to get shouted at, so Kyle tried Paul Jackson the head of content for Nova’s personal mobile and ended up getting through to voicemail. Read more and listen to the audio HERE
Stan Collymore sacked from talkSPORT in the UK - Stan Collymore has announced on Twitter that he is leaving talkSPORT after his contract with the radio station was not renewed. The 45-year-old former Nottingham Forest, Liverpool and Aston Villa striker has been a presenter on the station for eight years and was part of their recent Euro 2016 coverage. As well as working as a match summariser for the radio station, Collymore also had his own phone-in show Call Collymore in which he spoke to football fans. This comes after News Corporation struck a £220m deal to buy Wireless Group, the owner of talkSPORT last month.
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Cumulus Crew Pose With Tricia & Garth At Yankee Stadium
THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2016 –– With one of two shows last Friday night at Yankee Stadium, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood joined with Cumulus Media stars before the show. WNNX/Atlanta's Jason Bailey tells Jockline, "Garth and Trisha are amazing people and of course the show was outstanding. Plus, I got to finally, after almost 20 years, share a personal Garth story with, well, Garth" (which you can read on his FB page HERE
PHOTO/ (left to right) Jason Bailey (host of Bailey and Southside WNNX Atlanta), Trisha Yearwood, Mike McVay (SVP Content & Programming Cumulus Media), Garth Brooks, Shawn Parr (Host of the syndicated NASH NIGHTS LIVE)
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Greater Media Unveils Alternative 92.9 Boston
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– Greater Media has solidified the Alternative music position on WBOS-FM by rebranding the station as ALT 92.9 in Boston. "ALT 92.9 will still deliver Boston's Best Alternative Music that listeners have come to expect from the dial position and bring a solid identity to both the format and the station," said Greater Media Boston Vice President and Market 
Manager Mary Menna.
"We are passionate about delivering our content in a non-cluttered, non-controversial, pure play music environment by playing the most music,” said WBOS-FM Program Director Ken West. “In doing so, we are offering the ALT 92.9 Promise: 60 Minutes of Music after every commercial break." "The station's new branding, image and logo will exemplify the fresh programming of ALT 92.9 and appeal to the active lifestyle of our audience," said ALT 92.9's new Marketing Director Sean Doherty.
Summer Radio Has a Classic Feel To It Reports Nielsen
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– As we head into the dog days of summer, American radio airwaves are taking on a classic feel. In each of the past two summer rating periods, the Classic Hits format has grown its share of national listening than any other format. The release of Nielsen’s June portable people meter (PPM) survey results affirm the gains of not only Classic Hits, but of the Classic Rock format as well. Despite trailing Classic Hits in audience share among listeners 6 and older in June, Classic Rock had a strong showing among both Millennials (tying last summer’s record 4.8% share) and adults 25-54 (registering its highest share since a year ago). This June marks the fourth straight summer that the format has matched or increased its share in a year-over-year comparison.
Classic Rock - Jun 2013 Jun 2014 Jun 2015 Jun 2016 Persons 6+ 4.4% 4.8% 5.3% 5.3% Persons 18-34 3.7% 3.9% 4.8%* 4.8%* Persons 25-54 4.7% 5.4% 5.8% 5.7% *Record high Source: Nielsen The summertime radio listening story isn’t complete without mentioning Classic Hits, and in June the format posted higher results across all three of the demographics. But the real story lies in the historical comparisons to where Classic Hits stood in past years. June 2016 marks the format’s highest June share in PPM measurement, and bodes well for the rest of the summer. If in a few months’ time if Classic Hits is once again crowned the “format of the summer,” it will mark the third consecutive year it has held this title.
Classic Hits - Jun 2013 Jun 2014 Jun 2015 Jun 2016 Persons 6+ 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5.5% Persons 18-34 3.4% 3.5% 3.4% 4.0% Persons 25-54 4.8% 4.6% 4.7% 4.9% Source: Nielsen.
Finally, sticking to historical comparisons we can also see that the Country format in June—perennially a summertime gainer—saw some of the lowest shares we’ve captured in several years. In 2013, Country claimed the title of “format of the summer” after a big mid-year ratings boost; it then carried that momentum into the next year before cooling off, and Country has yet to regain those same levels of audience share in PPM markets in the past few years. representative populations. SEE FULL REPORT HERE
Could Old Radio Series Come Back To Haunt Trump?
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– Much has been said about presumptive GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's long-ago interview on The Howard Stern Show, but somehow overlooked was his 
one-time syndicated daily 60-second radio commentary "Trumped' between 2004 and 2008. It aired on hundred of radio stations across the U.S. and, according to The Wall Street Journal, his daily thoughts ranged from current events, relationships, women and politics.
Among the outakes now making the rounds have Trump saying Hillary Clinton would “make a good president.” He also discussed divorce and the relationship between the sexes in Saudi Arabia. Buzzfeed, in a story about the radio show published in March, reported some of the transcripts and also included a demo audio file that promoted the show. The Wall Street Journal tracked down more audio recordings. they also found nearly 200 full and partial transcripts on archived web pages.
Study: Millenials Opting For Streaming; On-Demand Options
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– A study released yesterday by the Music Business Association and data analysis firm LOOP (Lots of Online People) confirms that millennials are turning their ears to more and more streaming. According to Forbes, the study contained answers from over 3,000 respondents, and the results focus on younger millennials, which in this case are defined as those between the ages of 15 and 19 (as of May 2016). Many of those polled also opted for on-demand options.
According to the report, on-demand streaming (such as Spotify and Apple AAPL +0.48% Music) accounts for 51% of a younger millennial’s daily listening. Regular AM/FM radio still brings in plenty of people, accounting for 35% of the general population’s listening on any given day. Younger millennials say that they only spend around 12% of their time with radio. For younger millenials, it’s all about smartphones and other connected devices for the younger crowds. These devices are now responsible for 41% of their listening, which is much higher than the average when taking into account all age groups, which is just 18%.
According to a report from Nielsen released last summer, 245 million Americans tuned into a radio at least once during the second quarter of 2015, which represents an incredible 91% of people 12 and older.
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Jeff Jarnigan Joins Cumulus Media Knoxville As Operations Manager
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed broadcast management veteran Jeff Jarnigan as Operations Manager of the Cumulus Media-Knoxville radio station cluster, headlined by the legendary WIVK-FM. Jarnigan has over 30 years radio broadcasting experience in the Knoxville market and over 20 years experience in programming management.
Jarnigan said: "Being associated with the legendary WIVK, as well as the flagship station for the Vol Network, SportsRadio WNML, and the home of Phil Williams and Hallerin Hilton Hill, NewsTalk 98.7, is akin to winning the radio lottery. These stations are each dominant in their respective formats and have defined success in East Tennessee radio for decades. I am excited to partner with the station teams to continue that success and drive their future growth."
ON-AIR: Power Talk 1360/1280 Adds The Dan Conry Show
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– Power Talk 1360/1280, the Valley's Talk Leader, announced that the Dan Conry Show will join the station's programming lineup, effective immediately. Conry's show will air weekdays from 3 - 6 p.m. PST. “I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity with iHeartMedia in the Modesto / Stockton Market," said Conry. "
Listeners can also hear The Dan Conry Show throughout the Mid-West, South East and West Coast, and has been on-air in Central California for three years on Sacramento's News Radio KFBK. "Dan Conry was an easy choice – he's an entertaining and passionate talk show host," said Louie Cruz, Operations Manager for iHeartMedia Modesto/Stockton. "We are looking forward to not only having Dan on the air but also on the team and in the building."
KMKT Texas' Zac Grantham Organizes #Pray For Dallas Event
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– Alpha Media, North Dallas-Sherman-McKinney recognizes 93.1 Katy Country Program Director and Morning Show host, Zac Grantham for organizing the #PrayForDallas event. #PrayForDallas is a vigil that took place at Fairview Park in Sherman, TX on July 8th. The event was a response to the violent shooting that ended in the deaths of five Dallas Police Officers and the injury of 7 others on Thursday. Over 20 members of the community, including representatives from local state law enforcement agencies attended the prayer vigil. The community joined hands in small groups to show support for residents and officers in Dallas, North Texas, and the whole country.
Alpha Media North Dallas Market Manager, David Smith commented on the announcement, “All associated with Alpha Media North Dallas are moved by the outpouring of community support that was demonstrated at the community prayer event spearheaded by our own KMKT Katy Country 93.1 Program Director and Morning Show host Zac Grantham. We’re proud of Zac’s initiative to bring the Texoma community together and thank everyone for their participation in this important statement of concern and sorrow for our fallen heroes and their loved ones. We live here too.”
WGBH Boston Joins VuHaus Video Platform
THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2016 –– Boston’s WGBH has joined VuHaus and is now live on VuHaus.com. VuHaus, the music discovery video platform for public media, is a growing network of public media organizations who share a common mission to support emerging and local artists, and to introduce their music to new audiences. VuHaus content originates from the country’s most trusted radio tastemakers: WFUV in New York City, KCRW in Los Angeles, KXT in Dallas, WXPN in Philadelphia, KEXP in Seattle, opbmusic in Portland, KTBG The Bridge in Kansas City, KUTX in Austin, Mountain Stage of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, KDHX in St. Louis, and Live From the Fort of Vermont Public Broadcasting.
“It’s an honor to join this network of incredibly talented stations producing great video content. The VuHaus platform adds an exciting opportunity to share the work we’ve been doing in Boston with viewers across the country,” said Greg Shea, Executive Producer, Front Row Boston. WGBH Boston is America’s preeminent public broadcaster and the largest producer of PBS content for TV and the Web, including Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Nova, American Experience, Arthur, Curious George, and more than a dozen other primetime, lifestyle and children’s series.
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