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iHeart Boston Locks In Vinci, Houston And Pup Dawg With New Deals

THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia Boston announced new agreements with key programmers Michael “Mikey V” Vinci, Lance Houston and DJ Pup Dawg, effective immediately. Mikey V (TL) has been named the new Assistant Program Director and Music Director of KISS 108, Boston. Mikey V will continue to serve as the station’s nighttime on-air personality. “I look forward to taking on my new role and continuing to work with the extremely talented people at KISS 108,” said Mikey V. “iHeartMedia Boston is a dream workplace for this kid from Framingham.”

Lance Houston (LC) signed a new long-term agreement to continue his role as Program Director for 101.7 The Bull. He will continue to serve as the station’s nighttime host. “Horns up Boston,” said Houston. “I am very lucky to call the best city in America my home and am so thrilled that I get to continue to build the Bull brand alongside the talented team we have here at iHeartMedia Boston.”

iHeartMedia also signed a new long-term contract with DJ Pup Dawg (BL) to continue as Assistant Program Director and Music Director for JAM’N 94-5, Boston’s #1 for Hip-Hop and Hits. He will oversee JAM’N 94-5’s on-air content and music programming, as well as continue as host of the station’s evening show.

“I am JAM'N through and through and thrilled to be with JAM'N 94-5 for the foreseeable future,” said DJ Pup Dawg. “JAM’N is known for playing Boston’s biggest Hip-Hop songs that our listeners want to hear and I can’t wait to continue that tradition with the best team in the business.”

“We’re thrilled for the opportunity to continue to work with Mikey V, Lance and DJ Pup Dawg,” said Dylan Sprague, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Boston Region. “These guys know this city and know these stations. Having these critical programming roles locked in long-term gives us a big competitive advantage as we strategize for our future.”

Shaileen Santoro Named Director Of Marketing For iHM Boston Region

THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia Boston announced that Shaileen Santoro has been named Director of Marketing for the Boston Region, effective immediately. The area includes Kiss 108, JAM’N 94.5, 101.7 The Bull, Talk 1430, and WXKS-AM 1200 - and produces legendary marquee events including the Kiss 108 Jingle Ball, Kiss Concert and JAM’N 94.5’s Summer Jam.

“Shaileen’s combination of passion, creativity, meticulous attention to detail and years of experience made her the obvious choice for this role,” said Dylan Sprague, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Boston Region. “Our marketing team is the best in the business and Shaileen’s leadership will elevate it further.” Santoro most recently served as Marketing Manager for iHeartMedia Boston.

“I’m excited to continue my journey with the amazing team and brands in Boston,” said Santoro. “I’ve grown so much here personally and professionally, and am looking forward to the work we’ll keep doing to serve our listeners, community and clients.”

Kyle Due Named PD At KJ97 San Antonio

THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2017 – In yet another announcement from iHeartMedia yesterday, this one names Kyle Due Program Director for KJ97, San Antonio. He will also serve as afternoon on-air personality for KJ 97. Due will report to Brian Gann, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio. “We could not be more excited to have Kyle joining the San Antonio team,” said Matt Martin, President for iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio. “He is an amazing programmer and talent, and we know he will lead KJ97 to continued success.”

Due has worked as both an on air talent and programmer for iHeartMedia for the past 16 years, and most recently served as Program Director for WAEB and WZZO in Allentown, PA. His previous stops include Winchester, VA; Charlotte, NC; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Chattanooga, TN; and Greensboro, NC and most recently, Allentown, in his home state of Pennsylvania.

BUSINESS: Emmis Reports Revenue Decline In Q1

THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2017 –– Emmis Communications Corporation announced results for its first fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2017 and reported net revenues for the first fiscal quarter were $38.7 million, down from $42.7 million in the prior year. Excluding KPWR in Los Angeles, Emmis' radio revenues per Miller Kaplan (which excludes barter and syndication revenues as well as radio stations in Terre Haute, Indiana sold in the prior fiscal year), were down 6.7% in markets that were down 1.4%. Emmis' Austin and St. Louis clusters outperformed their markets.

During the quarter, Emmis entered into an agreement to sell KPWR-FM in Los Angeles to an affiliate of the Meruelo Group for $82.75 million. The Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) for the station began July 1, 2017 and initial FCC approval of the license transfer to the Meruelo Group has been received. Closing is expected to occur in the next 30-60 days. Once the sale of Power 106 closes, the company's senior credit facility debt will be reduced by approximately 50%.

"Emmis made difficult but necessary decisions in our first fiscal quarter – decisions that give us additional flexibility to address market challenges and opportunities," Jeff Smulyan, CEO & Chairman of the Board of Emmis said. "Our second fiscal quarter started strong with June up 5%, as record-setting ticket sales for our largest concert, Summer Jam in New York, provided a nice boost. While early, both July and August are showing that our performance is improving."

CBS News Teams With BBC News To Bolster It's Global Reporting Resources

CBS News and BBC News announced today a new newsgathering partnership that should bolster the global reporting resources for both companies, reports TVNewser. This new partnership, effective immediately, allows both organizations to share video, editorial content and additional newsgathering resources in New York, London, DC, and across the globe.

CBS News president David Rhodes made the announcement in an internal memo to staff today: This morning, we are announcing an agreement with BBC News that will greatly enhance our global newsgathering capabilities and extend our editorial reach in new and exciting ways. The news is being announced on cbsnews.com, CBS This Morning, CBSN, and through press releases .. Beginning immediately we will coordinate resources and coverage strategy with BBC News. This takes the place of our longtime arrangement with Sky News who have been strong allies for many years, but the opportunity to partner with one of the world’s largest news organizations was too compelling not to make this change.

BBC Director of news and current affairs James Harding said in a separate statement. “This new partnership between the BBC and CBS News is designed to bring our audiences—wherever you live, whatever your point of view—news that is reliable, original and illuminating. Our ambition is to deliver the best in international reporting on television.” This move signals the end of the BBC’s current arrangement with ABC News, one which began all the way back in 1994.

SYNDICATION: Delilah Returns To Watertown's MIX 96.1

THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2107 –– Mix 96.1/WVLF-FM announced that syndicated personality Delilah will return to the station’s nightly lineup. Beginning July 17, the program will air from 7 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Sunday. Often referred to as the “Oprah of Radio,” Delilah attracts millions of listeners on more than 150 radio stations, making her the most-listened-to woman on radio in the U.S.

For her work on the program, Delilah has been inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the National Radio Hall of Fame, and she received the 2016 NAB Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year. Mix 96.1 Program Director Todd Truax shared, “Delilah is back by popular demand, and we are thrilled to have her return to Mix 96.1 and I’m sure thousands of listeners will be too.” Mix 96.1/WVLF-FM is owned and operated by Stephens Media Group.

A Thousand Horses & Drake White Help NASH FM's Ty, Kelly & Chuck Raise Funds During Benefit For Musicians On Call

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– A Thousand Horses and Drake White helped NASH FM 103.3’s Ty, Kelly & Chuck raise more than $4,400 for Musicians On Call at their benefit show at Rhythm & Boots in Nashville last night. Before the show, A Thousand Horses and Drake White met up with Ty, Kelly & Chuck to flip a coin for stage order at the co-headlining event.

Check out the full coin flip video HERE. PHOTO/(Left to Right) Back Row: A Thousand Horses’ Graham Deloach, ATH’s Zach Brown, ATH’s Michael Hobby and Kelly Ford. Front Row: Ty Bentli, Chuck Wicks, ATH’s Bill Satcher and Drake White.

CONDOLENCES: Bob LaGrega, VP/Affiliations And Sales For USRN Passes Away

THE MOUTH, JULY 14TH, 2017 –– "It is with a heavy heart I let you know that Bob LaGrega, 59, has passed away," wrote Jim Higgins, COO for United Stations Radio Network. "He was on vacation with family and his heart simply stopped working. For all of you that knew or worked with Bob, you know what a great loss and tragedy this is. He was such a special guy, as well as a great husband, father and friend. Always positive and upbeat and he will be sorely missed."

Those wishing to send a sympathy card to his family can do so by mailing to LaGrega Family - 2000 North Railroad Avenue Staten Island, N.Y. 10306. Wake and Viewing will be at the Hanley Funeral Home this Saturday from 7-9pm and on Sunday at 2-4pm & 7-9pm. A funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Monday at St. Patrick’s RC Church, 53 St. Patrick’s Place, Staten Island Obituary and family wishes should be found in Fridays edition of the “Staten Island Advance” or HERE - He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Maria; three children, Angelo, Christina and Anthony.

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[WATCH] Birth Of Sports Talk Radio The Subject Of '30 For 30' Documentary

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo shook up the sports talk radio airwaves with their “Mike and the Mad Dog” show on WFAN for nearly two decades writes CBS' Ryan Meyer. ESPN Films’ “30 for 30” series approached the duo about doing a documentary on their partnership and the show that launched sports talk radio as we know it today. Titled “Mike and the Mad Dog,” is slated to air at 8 p.m et, tonight on ESPN.

Francesa and Russo recently dropped by the CBS Local studios to discuss their partnership, the documentary and how it came about. Francesa began by saying that the partnership didn’t get off to the best start. “We had a tough beginning,” he said. “It was a shotgun marriage. We didn’t get along very well, and we were kind of thrown together. Although, I think the thing that changed everything was how quickly the ratings were off the charts. By spring, nine months into the show, we were No. 1 — and No. 1 in a big way — and we realized that no matter what we did, we weren’t going to get away from each other.” When it came to the documentary, the guys said that it was an honor to be asked by ESPN to do the film and the fact that they knew both of the producers attached to the project helped. To hear more of what the guys had to say, check out the video above. WATCH HERE

103.5 Names Kaelin Roberts Executive Producer For Fred & Angi Show

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia Chicago announced today that Kaelin Roberts has been named Executive Producer for the “Fred+ Angi Morning Show” on 103.5 KISS FM. Roberts is a Detroit native who began her career as an intern at iHeartMedia’s Channel 955 Detroit. She spent two years as an Associate Producer for the station’s highly successful “Mojo in the Morning."

"I fell in love with Chicago when I lived there as a student who listened to 103.5 KISS FM every day,” said Roberts. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to now work with such well - respected radio hosts like Fred and Angi.” iHeartMedia Chicago owns and operates WKSC-FM, WLIT-FM, WEBG-FM, WVAZ-FM, WGCI-FM, WLIT-HD and WGRB- AM.

Drex Joins With Tad & Kara On CMG's B98 Atlanta

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– Following a slight delay while sitting out a non-compete, Drex Rener (R) made his on-air debut in mornings with Cox's B98.5 Atlanta this week, joining with current members Tad Lemire and producer Kara Wilson (shown L & C).

Drex told The AJC's Rodney Ho "Tad is the leader of the crew," as he plans to ease himself into the show. “He’s the foundation of the show,” Drex said. “He will throw passes to myself and Kara. We’ll react and ask questions and try to share our funny stories.” Although he has been the lead guy on previous morning shows, “I’m okay being on the other side,” Drex said. “It’s a little bit less work. I can relax a little more.”

Drex was formerly part of crosstown's Star 94.1’s morning show with Cassiday Proctor and Steve Tingle for just over a year in 2015 into early 2016, then shifted to afternoons. Cassiday is now the morning co-host with Spencer's Neighborhood on The Arch/St. Louis. Tingle serves as co-host with The Sherman and Tingle Show on 97.1 The Drive.

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– Cumulus Media announced today substantial year-over-year growth of their NASH Next franchise, including more than double the amount of registered artists. NASH Next, Cumulus Media’s national and grassroots search for America’s newest country star, recruited artists in 62 markets across the United States including Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Detroit and Nashville. Now they've moved into the next phase of the competition – the Fan Rating period, where listeners are encouraged to rate the registered artists by Sunday, July 30th at 11:59 pm ET and can win the chance to attend the NASH Next 2017 finale in Nashville, TN.

The top artists in each market will then compete to determine the one local winner who will proceed to the national challenge. Listeners can rate their local artists by visiting the NASH Next website. “Our listeners know what music they like and who they want to hear on the radio and so the fan rating portion of this competition is extremely important to the program, giving our valuable listeners a voice in choosing the next country star,” stated Mike McVay, Executive Vice President, Content & Programming, Cumulus Media. Adding, “this competition provides our listeners a great radio experience.” The winner of this five-month-long national competition, announced by seven diamond award winner and the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks, will receive a record deal with NASH Next Records under the Big Machine Label Group

Star 102.1's Leigh Ann Comes To The Aid Of Listener Who Awaits Bone Marrow Donor

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– Star 102.1 Dallas' Leigh Ann, has made a new friend, Hallie. Hallie has been diagnosed with a very rare bone marrow disorder called Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) and is awaiting a bone marrow transplant. She is one of 14,000 people on the waiting list. We want to find a match for Hallie. Leigh Ann is helping Hallie’s Heroes and went out toget swabbed to see if she was a match.

"While its easy for me to plug her show and our station, this goes beyond that. We trying to help this little girl find a match and raise awareness that someone out there might be able to help save her life. Leigh Ann is happy to do interviews if you would like to talk to her and find out how Hallie stole her heart and why she became so passionate about trying to help her. To find out more about Hallie, visit http://teamhalliebea.org/

Power 98' No Limit Larry Show To Sleep Outside & Broadcast For Salvation Army

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– Beasley's WPEG Power 98’s No Limit Larry and the Morning Maddhouse will host a special 28 hour radiothon to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s summer overflow shelter for women and children. The event takes place today, July 13th, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Personalities of the Power 98’s Morning Madhouse will broadcast live and sleep outside on the grounds of the Salvation Army as part of their commitment to raise $15,000 for the shelter. Activities during the 28-hour broadcast will include a beauty bar for the residents and a cheerleading clinic sponsored by Charlotte Ultimate Cheer for the kids.

“Last year’s event was amazing and we anticipate that this year’s will be even bigger and better,” said Morning Maddhouse Co-host Miss Jessica the Girl Next Door. “With more community support, we have no doubt that we’ll hit our goal.” The Salvation Army helps homeless women and children in the community with their immediate needs of shelter, food, and social services. Referred to as the ‘Center of Hope’ and located two miles north of Uptown Charlotte, the facility houses a Boys and Girls club as well as a free on-site medical clinic.

Dublin's 98FM’s Big Slide Fest' Returns

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– 98FM’s 260ft waterslide is back in town thanks to a partnership with Dublin City Council. The Communicorp station says the two-day festival will include more sliding, music, entertainment and food than ever before. a crowd of 20,000 sliders and spectators attended which was the first time Dublin had a 260ft water slide going through it. Wannabe sliders will have to stay tuned to 98FM to hear when tickets will be available to register for online. A limited number of tickets will be released each day and will be available right up until the day of the Big Slide, there will be 4,200 wristbands available for sliders overall. Read more and watch the video here; http://radiotoday.ie/2017/06/98fms-big-slide-festival-returns-for-2017/

Australian Radio Station Wins Right To Claim Damages From Caller - A caller rang the 2HD in Newcastle and defamed a presenter on another station, who then sued for defamation and was paid $70,000 ($53,000US) by 2HD in an out of court settlement in 2010. 2HD now filed a cross-suit against the caller, Craig Stephens, claiming he was jointly responsible for defaming Kearney. The broadcaster said the case had cost it more than $106,000 ($81,000US) and wanted Stephens to pay part of the bill. Judge Davies of the NSW Supreme Court agreed with 2HD and, on 27 July 2012, gave judgment in the matter (Kearney v 2HD Broadcasters Pty Limited t/as 1143 2HD [2012] NSWSC 321 ), that Craig Stephens should pay 2HD $47,518.28 ($36,000US). Stephens has still not paid 2HD and now the station has signed over the unpaid debt to its lawyers Stacks Goudkamp to collect the money in lieu of some of 2HD’s legal fees. In a judgement last month, Judge Davies gave leave for Stacks Goudkamp to collect the money from Stephens. The case is interesting because it potentially changes the onus for defamation away from the responsibility of the publisher, on to the caller.

Jonny Gould Has Left TalkRadio In London Jonny has “left” the station less than a year and a half after it launched. He was on the weekday evening show when the talkRADIO brand returned as a national digital station in March 2016. He was the only presenter to have been on air on the launch day last year who was also on the original Talk Radio on its launch day in 1995. It’s understood the decision for him to leave was talkRADIO’s.

WANT TO CONNECT WITH GRAHAM? Reach him at +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk

SNAPS: Radio Days Africa Takes In Production Master Class

THE MOUTH, JULY 13TH, 2017 –– Benztown presented the Audio Production Master Class at Radio Days Africa in Johannesburg last Thursday, July 6.

Jan Brückner from Benztown HQ in Stuttgart, Germany, created an audio imaging package in front of a live audience of eager radio producers and programmers and fielded a lively Q&A session. Benztown also sponsored the distribution of Valerie Geller’s book, “Beyond Powerful Radio”, to attendees at Geller's speaking engagement at Radio Days Africa. PHOTO Left to Right - Jan Brückner (Benztown), James Peterson (93.3 KFM Uganda), Nadine Ellman (Benztown), and Tim Zunckel (Radio Days Africa Johannesburg)

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