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NIELSEN: Classic Rock Leads The Pack In Summertime Format Listening Trends

THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2017 –– Nielsen’s June portable people meter (PPM) insights shows in looking at major music formats across the first five months of the year (January through May) that in May, Classic Rock listener shares surged, and comparing the most recent June results to the rest of 2017, the format has a substantial early lead in terms of summertime increase. In Persons 6+ AQH Share Jan-May 17 Average June 17 % change Classic Hits 5.2% 5.4% +4% Classic Rock 5.2% 5.7% +9% Country 7.5% 7.8% +3% Urban Contemporary 3.7% 3.9%* +4% Source: Nielsen *new record

However, the summer is far from over, with two survey months to go. And as last year proved, a late closer can upset the race: Classic Rock closed the summer of 2016 strongly, outpacing Classic Hits which previously had been the format of the summer for two straight years. In June, Urban Contemporary (a format also referred to as hip-hop) set new records for share of audience across all three of the demographics we profile. And this builds on the format’s overall performance this year, which is its best year ever in PPM measurement.

Urban Contemporary April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 Persons 6+ 3.7% 3.8% 3.9%* Persons 18-34 6.8% 7.0% 7.1%* Persons 25-54 4.5% 4.6% 4.7%* *new record Source: Nielsen. Despite this strong performance, Urban Contemporary isn’t necessarily a lock to be “format of the summer,” and it all comes down to the math. Millennials have played a key role in driving this sustained growth in Urban Contemporary listening. Among listeners aged 18-34, Urban Contemporary first cracked the 5%-share threshold (hitting a 5.0% average quarter hour [AQH] audience share) in November 2012. And if you look back to the summer of 2011, the format had a 4.7% share. This year, it is peaking at a 7.1% share and is now the third most-listened to radio format among Millennials behind Pop Contemporary Hit Radio (11.7%) and Country (8.7%).

EXECUTIVE ACTION: Georgia Beasley Joins Futuri Media's TopicPulse

THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2017 –– Futuri Media announced that Georgia Beasley has joined the company as Director of TopicPulse Strategic Initiatives. Georgia will partner with the TopicPulse product development team, led by Product Manager and veteran television executive Jill Manuel, to lead strategic initiatives to bring its data-driven story discovery capabilities to media industry partners. Beasley joins Futuri Media from Beasley Media Group, where she was most recently Director of Digital Sales.

“Georgia is an innovator with a passion for technology, which makes her a perfect fit for the Futuri Media team,” said Futuri Media CEO Daniel Anstandig. “She has a proven track record of delivering creative solutions and results for her client partners, using technology to solve problems, and she deeply understands how TopicPulse’s real-time, targeted social insights can drive ratings and digital audience growth.” “When I learned how TopicPulse empowers broadcasters with the ability to discover stories to which their target audiences are reacting, I immediately wanted to get involved." said Beasley. “I’m thrilled to join Daniel, SVP/Sales Tracy Gilliam, Jill, and the rest of the Futuri Media team in delivering real results for our partners.”

HOT 106.3 Providence Host Bekah Berger Competes On Game Show 'Beat Shazam'

THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2017 –– She didn’t win, but radio personality Bekah Berger, one half of “The All New Hot Morning Show with Bekah and Mike D” on Cumulus Media's Hot 106.3, said she nevertheless enjoyed her appearance on a new game show that aired Thursday night reports The Providence Journal. Berger competed for a $1 million payoff on the show hosted by Jamie Foxx. She appeared with her husband, Tony on an episode taped back in May but had to remain tight-lipped about the outcome - WATCH HERE

Beat Shazam was created by Jeff Apploff and Wes Kauble and is produced by Apploff Entertainment and MGM Television in conjunction with Shazam. Jeff Apploff, Mark Burnett, Jamie Foxx, Barry Poznick, Rich Riley and Lauren Zalaznick serve as executive producers. To watch past episodes visit HERE.

WHAS Louisville Turning 95

THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2017 ––It began on July 18, 1922 and over the next 95 years would evolve as one of the top powerhouse stations in radio - a . In the 60's and 70's it featured a myriad of legendary hosts, including names such as Milton Metz, Gary Burbank, Jerry David Melloy and Wayne Perkey and numerous others. Terry Meiners tells WHAS TV, "I came to WHAS in 1985 because I worked for a ruckus morning show and they thought you know what we need to inject a little more steam into WHAS Radio and I thought well I'm 28 years old I need to grow up so I decided I needed to jump over here and do talk radio and I've loved it every minute since."

"There's nothing like a two-way conversation with someone on the radio because it's long form, it's unedited and a person feels at ease to start telling their story," Meiners said. But perhaps the best part of WHAS is the one organization that has kept WHAS-TV and radio connected after all these years. The reach of WHAS extends far beyond Kentuckiana. Because of its 50,000-watt iHeart signal, it has beamed out to two-thirds of America.

Standing L-R: Milton Metz, Gary Burbank, Jerry David Melloy and Joe Donovan Seated L-R: Steve George and Wayne Perkey - PHOTOS/Courtesy of John Quincy - LKYRadio.com

FORMATICS: Bud 94.1 Comes To Orlando; 99.9 KEZ Phoenix Launches 'Christmas In July'

THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2017 –– Bud 94.1 Orlando officially debuted on Thursday July 13th. The station is part of JVC Broadcasting and is airing on the HD-2 channel of JVC owned WOTW-FM (103.1 The Wolf) as well as transmitting on 94.1FM. Shane Reeve, EVP of JVC Broadcasting wrote in a humorous release, “I have no comment at this time.” He further stated that he had no comment. Bud 94.1 has long been rumored to exist, even going so far as to stream its “Rock Hard” music format on its website (ironically, Bud941.com) for the past several weeks. However, most radio industry professionals dismissed it as a hoax, practical joke, or terribly misguided head-first plunge into a shallow creek."

iHeartMedia Phoenix 99.9 KEZ has launched “KEZ CHRISTMAS IN JULY”, on the streaming service, iHeartRadio, effective July 14th. KEZ is known to be the home of Christmas Music every year and its launch has become a highly anticipated event,” said Paul Kelley, Program Director for 99.9 KEZ. “And we are excited to be able to bring it to our listeners a little early this year through the iHeartRadio app.”

“It’s awesome that iHeartRadio has created a way for us to share Christmas Music to not only our loyal listeners in Phoenix, but easily to people all over the country by opening up our free iHeartRado app,” said Kelley. “Everyone loves the holidays and it’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit and 99.9 KEZ Christmas in July on the iHeartRadio app is going to do just that.”

WKU Kicks Off 5th Annual Talent Event

THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2017 – The fifth annual WKU Radio Talent Institute begins today at Western Kentucky University campus. Students will l be hoping to follow in the footsteps of other Radio Talent Institute students wh o are now working professionally for Commonwealth Broadcasting, Forever Media, Capcity, Beasley Media Group, Midwest Communications, iHeart, Cumulus, Hubbard Radio, CBS, Entercom, Alpha Media and others. The Ben Davis and Kelly K morning show from 99.7 DJX Louisville will broadcast live from the Radio Talent Institute with the students as the live studio audience. The Kentucky Broadcasters Association underwrites the KBA WKU Radio Talent Institute.

Individual broadcasters, groups or organizations who would like to join the National Radio Talent System™ in establishing and sponsoring a Radio Talent Institute™ on a campus in their state and region should contact DanVallie@NationalRadioTalentSystem.com or call 828-262-1502.

SNAPS: Hundreds Turnout As CKLW Big 8 Legends Reunite For Public' Event

THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2017 –– Hundreds turned out for CKLW/Detroit's 50th anniversary reunion that was open to the public in the Detroit suburbs of Mount Clemens last Saturday night. Some of its original Big 8 jocks and the first female helicopter traffic girl, Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor, in North America gathered as a DJ played music of the era intermixed with old newscasts by Jo-Jo's late husband Byron MacGregor and dozens of Drake-style CKLW jingles. SHOWN L-R: Charlie O'Brien, Johnny Williams, Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor and Brother Bill Gable

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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.” 1

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.