Howard Stern Invited Back To AGT Next Season
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –– After all the hoopla surrounding Howard Stern joining the judging cast of this season's 'America's Got Talent, as it turned out a good choice for NBC as this year's ratings are higher than ever. And apparently, AGT wants to ensure they stay that way next season. On yesterday's radio show, Stern told his listeners he has been invited back to judge AGT next season, but whether he accepts or not is still being decided. According to tvgasm.com, this week was the first time he began doing double duty with radio and AGT, so this miss weigh in on his decision. Writer "Nads," says "The one thing I love about Howard is that he always puts radio first before TV. He knows he’s a radio guy, he talks about being a radio guy first, and that’s where his loyalty is." On a hunch, Jockline Daily is inclined to think Stern will take them up on their offer, but you can bet there will be some well-publicized negotiation between now and then for a new deal.
STEVE VAN ZANDT: Pulling The Plug On Springsteen & McCartney "Fascist Stupid!" [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –– As you no doubt are aware, the unthinkable happened this past weekend at London's Hyde Park during the first-ever jam session between The Boss and Sir Paul – the plug was pulled on Springsteen and McCartney after the rock legends violated the local curfew. Yesterday on CCME/Floriday's Paul and Young Ron Show, Springsteen’s longtime sidekick and “E” Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt was a guest oand called the short-circuiting of the historic set “fascist stupid,” saying the musicians were more “shocked” than “pissed off.” “That rigid sort of following rules and regulations, we’ve been rebelling against that our whole lives,” said Van Zandt. “Rock & Roll’s been rebelling against it its whole existence.”We could have played three more songs and still been done by 11:00” LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE
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Todd & Guenn Go '50 Shades Of Grey' Everyday [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –_ If morning commuters in Charlotte catch women panting in the car next to them, it could be that they're tuned into K104.7 Todd Baker & Guenn Show. Starting this week, every morning at 7:42 it's "Fifty Seconds of Grey...for the working woman on the run who doesn't have time for summer reading"! Every weekday morning they don't just read an excerpt from the "Fifty Shades of Grey" novel, they re-enact it, complete with sound effects, music, etc. "The not so FCC friendly words become the sounds of whips cracking!" says Baker. "We thought about what we could do to put a new twist on this literary phenomenon, and came up with a way to re-create the love (or lust) story of Christian and Anastasia for our heavily female audience. Each morning they take creative license with a scene, and are planning on working their way through the entire book. "To mix it up some days we gender bend, where I play Anastasia and Guenn plays Christian!" says Baker. "Our audience is loving it, we even had a call from one woman who was so enthralled with the hot-action, that while driving she missed her exit and was late for work"! Hopefully her morning got off to a HAPPY start. LISTEN TO AUDIO HERE
Saga Communications Boost Mobile Presence with Marketron Mobile
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –– Marketron has released results from a recent national mobile campaign that they powered for Saga Communications. A long-time Marketron customer, Saga worked with Marketron Mobile for its "Saga Collective Texting Contest" this spring, and the collaboration successfully engaged Saga's listeners and drove high participation-over 178,000 new members were added to the Saga text club. "Saga used this texting program to create contest differentiation from our competition among the 30 participating stations - we were looking for something bigger and more interesting than another "9th caller" phone promotion," said Steve Goldstein (shown), Executive Vice President of Saga Communications. "The stats show we achieved our goals with substantial increases in our database and participation levels that exceed anything we had done in the past. Concentration of force works." Saga worked with Marketron Mobile in its "Saga Collective Texting Contest Spring 2012," which gave listeners a chance to win $1,000 twice daily on weekdays from April 2 to May 5, 2012 and included 31 participating stations nationally. Over 3.3 million texts were received during the contest which included nearly one million total "episode unique" entries. Throughout the campaign, some markets saw as much as 82 percent total growth in their membership clubs.
Nick And Arnie Get Sirius
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012/PRNewswire -- Sirius XM Radio announced that it has added The Nick & Artie Show, featuring Artie Lange and Nick DiPaolo and produced by DIRECTV Entertainment, to its sports talk lineup. The show will be available to SiriusXM listeners daily on Sirius channel 94 and XM channel 208 starting tomorrow. Lange and DiPaolo will make their SiriusXM debut with a special show in front of a live audience at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. They will host from 8:00 to 10:00 am ET to kickoff SiriusXM's annual Celebrity Fantasy Football Draft at the Hard Rock. This marks the first time the show will be available to all SiriusXM listeners. The show aired previously only on XM (Extreme Talk, XM channel 165). The Nick & Artie Show will start airing in its regular timeslot (weeknights at 10:00 pm ET) on Sirius channel 94 and XM channel 208 on July 19. The Nick & Artie Show is produced and syndicated by DIRECTV Entertainment/LABC Radio Group.
STUDY: 24% Of Women Use Or Listen To The Internet In Their Cars Via Smartphone
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –– Alan Burns and Associates continue to release information from its third national study of female radio listeners while will revealed in its entirety this Thursday. Among the data shows that one of every eight women already has internet access in her car.“Even without a Bluetooth dashboard, women are using internet in their cars via their smartphones” said Alan Burns. “24% of our sample said they use or listen to the internet in their cars weekly; 16% do it every day. But usage of built-in access is even higher: almost half the women whose cars are so equipped use the internet in their cars daily.”What will happen to radio when more cars come equipped with in-dash internet? Burns says women cite “can’t get internet in my car” as the #1 reason for not listening more to personalized music streamers like Pandora, but women who already have in-car access still listen to radio more often than anything else in the car, and just as often as other women. Beginning tomorrow, the results from this study are being unveiled in a series of free webinars presented by Triton Digital. For more information, contact Alan Burns and Associates at (251) 980-7070.
America's Radio News Networks: 320 Affiliates And Counting
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –– America’s Radio News Network along with America’s Morning News offers 15 hours of syndicated long-form news programming daily and is now on over 320 affiliated stations taking one or more of the five, three-hour news programs. Joining stations such as KSFO San Francisco, KIKK Houston, KKGM Dallas, WTNT Washington D.C., KTTH Seattle, KFMB San Diego, KLZ Denver, WWBA Tampa and more, are 18 new affiliates recently added including: WTDA/WMNI, Columbus, OH; KBSZ AM & FM, Phoenix; WOWW, Memphis TN; WINK Ft. Myers/Naples, FL. America’s Radio News Network and America’s Morning News led by TRN's Mark Masters (shown) are exclusively represented by TRN Syndications, Ltd.
Glenn Beck's Online Network Adds Andrew Wilkow To Line-Up
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –– As GBTV rebrands as The Blaze, Glenn Beck announced that libertarian, Andrew Wilkow, will join his online TV network later this summer and host a yet to be named show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the once named up-and-coming “young guns” in talk radio by its publication says he will keep his three-hour weekday show on Sirius XM. Once Wilkow joins TheBlaze, it will stream 35 hours of original programming each week. Wilcow becomes the eighth show to join the network’s lineup, and, according to THR, more are in the works. “We have this sort of no-sacred-cow approach to our programming, so we’re looking for people with that mindset," said TheBlaze president and chief content officer Joel Cheatwood. “It’s really about truth, and Andrew fits that bill perfectly.
Erica Farber, George Beasley, Don Cornelius Among 2012 'Giants of Broadcasting' Honorees
THE MOUTH, JULY 18TH, 2012 –– The 10th annual staging of the GIANTS OF BROADCASTING, a yearly event sponsored by the Library of National Broadcasting and celebrating distinguished leadership or performance in television and radio, is scheduled for OCTOBER 18 in New York’s Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Library has announced the first nine professionals who will be recognized in 2012 for their contributions to those media in the last half-century. The distinguished honorees join 140 GIANTS OF BROADCASTING who have been honored by the Library since 2003. This year's honorees include Norman Lear, NORMAN LEAR, George Beasley, Robert MacNeil & Jim Lehrer, Erica Farber (shown above L), Don Cornelius (shown above R), Andy Rooney, Sir Howard Stringer and Ted Turner. The Library has been honoring leaders in the broadcasting industry annually since 2003 — its list of Giants will now exceed 149. Previous honorees include industry founders Guglielmo Marconi, David Sarnoff of RCA and NBC, William S. Paley and Frank Stanton of CBS, Leonard Goldenson of ABC, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Philo Farnsworth, H. V. Kaltenborn, Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Arthur Godfrey, Paul Harvey, Charlie Rose, Ken Burns, Johnny Carson, Katie Couric, Brian Williams, Christiane Amanpour, Lowry Mays and Tim Russert. Reservations for tables and individual tickets to the event may be arranged through Jessica Wolin at 212-685-4233 or by e-mail at jessicawolin@gmail.com.
Emmy Nominations Start Tomorrow; Who You Gonna Pick? - [TV LINE]
Demi Lovato Is Golden - [POP ON THE POP]
UH OH: Queen of Soul Tells Kathie Lee To Get Her Facts Straight - [CNN]
NO, REALLY: Charlie Sheen Is Genuinely Interested In Judging On 'Idol - [SEACREST]
Peter Morgan To Pen Hugh Hefner Biopic - [THR]
WHATEVER: J-Lo Open To 4th Marriage - [DAILY MAIL]
Pete Rose Reality Series Headed To TLC - [INSIDE TV]
Kris Humphries Signs With The Nets; Tweets Kanye Diss Over Jay Z Comment - [BITTEN AND BOUND]
Sam Claflin And Tony Shalhoub Being Eyed by "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." [VARIETY]
MAJOR NEWS COMING THIS WEEK: STAY TUNED!
Merlin Flips News Back To Music In New York & Chicago
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– So much for sources close to the situation. With rumors suggesting that Merlin's full staff meetings with both it's WEMP/New York & WIQI/Chicago would likely result in more of a hybrid, news/talk format such as it's Philly property, that certainly didn't turn out to the case. In a statement released just after 10 am et this morning, Merlin chief, Randy Michaels stated: "Effective immediately, Alternative is back on the air in NEW YORK as NEW ROCK 101.9 and Adult Hits are on the air in CHICAGO as i101. It was a difficult decision to make, but after a year of minimal audience engagement, coupled with the format’s inherent expense, I felt it was time to make a change. I’d like to thank the people who poured their heart and soul into the effort and I wish them all the best."
Radio Host's 911 Call Leads To Arrest of Burglary Suspects
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– Not a good day for a group of burglary suspects in Brentwood, Missouri. According to Fox 2 TV, the foursome, who had been following patrons back from the Lumiere Casino to their homes and then robbing them, were first caught on hi-res cameras outside their intended target's homes. As luck had it, the cameras were originally set up by a resident, Ronald Nichols, to catch animals who had been breaking into trash cans. “They’re just unbelievable,” said Nichols. “You couldn`t have even staged them better than what they were.” Brentwood Police Chief Steve Disbennett credits KTRS/St. Louis morning host McGraw Millhaven for calling 911 and putting three of the suspects behind bars. As it turns out, some of those in custody face multiple charges including burglary, robbery and armed criminal action. The group first prompted Millhaven's call to 911 when he noticed their car pull up to a house with a missing license plate. While the suspects remain in custody with bonds ranging from $75 to $100,000, the fourth burgular is being pursued. WATCH VIDEO
DJ Laz & Kidd Kraddick Added To Cast Of 'Dish Nation'
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– "Dish Nation," the entertainment news, television show featuring top radio shows from across the nation, has announced the addition of The DJ Laz and the syndicated Kidd Kraddick Show to its line-up. According to Dish Nation, they've cleared over 95 percent of the country, including FOX Stations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. DJ Laz, a longtime Miami favorite, airs two separate shows daily. One in Miami at Party 106.7 and also in Los Angeles on DJ 106.7. The show also features Raquel Cordova and Lilliani Gonsalez. Kidd Kraddick, based out of Dallas, Texas, features Kellie Rasberry, Jenna, Big Al and J-Si. Laz and Kraddick will join New York's The Big Show with Scott & Todd on WPLJ (hosted by Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill; featuring Cooper Lawrence and Joe Pardavila); Atlanta's Rickey Smiley Morning Show, heard in over 60 markets nationwide and featuring Ebony Steele, HeadKrack, Rock-T, Gary with da Tea and also Detroit's Blaine & Allyson on WDVD with Blaine Fowler and Allyson Martinek. “We’ve now upped by 40% how much funny we are going to get from the nation. says Stu Weiss, Dish Nation executive producer and president. "Dish Nation" premieres weeknights starting on September 10th."
Loveline's Simone Bienne Featured In New Courtside Daily Vignette
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– British psychosexual and relationship therapist Simone Bienne who stars nightly on the syndicated “Loveline” along with Dr. Drew Pinsky and Mike Catherwood is now set to be featured on a new twice-daily vignette called “Lovelink with Simone Bienne.” Offered by Courtside Entertainment, owner Norm Pattiz says, “Simone Bienne is a bottle rocket of energy, insight and intelligence. We are delighted to have lured her across the pond to the States and are confident American radio listeners will be as taken with her charm, wit and knowledge as we are.” A former model, Simone once hosted Channel 4's A Place in the Sun and BBC One's Secrets of Magic in the UK. Afterwards, she became a newsreader for Granada TV. Now living in the U.S. she co-hosts Loveline each evening.
BURN'S STUDY: Music Streamers Having Minimal Impact On Radio Listening
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– Data scheduled for release this Thursday from Alan Burns and Associates’ annual study of women shows that personalized streaming services like Pandora are having minimal impact on radio listening. “Custom streams are clearly growing,” commented Alan Burns. “However, daily users of personalized music streams are even more likely to listen to radio on a daily basis. And the heaviest users of custom streams listen to more total radio than average – they are heavy consumers of media and music in almost all forms.” Burns noted that daily TSL to radio by Pandora listeners is slightly lower than average, but their total radio usage is at most 5% lower than the all-women average. “If you could invent a music service that adapted to your music tastes without you having to do anything, was mood-selectable with one click, was highly social, inserted your local weather and traffic information, and was available everywhere, all you’d have done is invent radio” said Burns. “Radio is terrifically resilient.”
For more information, contact Alan Burns and Associates at (251) 980-7070.
IT'S OFFICIAL: Michael Lohan Tells Loper & Randy He & Kate Major Are Preggers [AUDIO]
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– Leave it to a morning show to not let something like a guest being asleep to get in the way of breaking news. This was the case for the recently transplanted "Loper and Randi Show," from West Palm To WRKZ/99.7 'The Blitz/Columbus. No sooner did they catch wind of celebrity dad, Michael Lohan, and lady friend Kate Major's preggers rumor, they went right to the source. A clearly asleep Lohan answered his phone at what we're guessing was around 4 or 5 am California time to answer whether or not the rumors were true. In spite of asking Roper to call back later, the host pulled out the always reliable "Just answer this' question, Randi asked Lohan if the rumors are true. "Of course!," says Lohan. And while you may wonder if Lohan was asleep, why did he left the phone on, uhhhh... think again who they were calling. LISTEN TO AUDIO
Larry King Kicks Off New Show On Hulu Next Monday
Opening week's guests include Seth MacFarlane, Matthew McConaughey and Meghan McCain
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– Venerable tv and radio talker, Larry King, will be pulling out his suspenders once again as he launches "Larry King Now," on Hulu and Hulu Plus care. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The half-hour show will run in the early evening, Monday through Thursday. Looks like he'll get some some pretty nice star backing as well. Reportedly, Seth MacFarlane, Matthew McConaughey and Meghan McCain are scheduled to join. He tells THR: "I have always been driven to innovate, from my time on radio, to the first call-in show on national television, to being an early adopter of online columns and Twitter,” says King. “I am thrilled about our partnership with Hulu. I love being able to interact directly with audiences, and digital TV allows me to do this in new and powerful ways."
Best Buy And Sixx Sense Team For Sixx Sense Rock
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– Best Buy and Premiere Networks announced a new multi-platform promotion called Sixx Sense Rock, a partnership curated by Nikki Sixx’s national radio show Sixx Sense to bring the “best rock on the radio” into Best Buy stores. Launched July 15, a special Sixx Sense Rock branded display will feature a selection of eight rock albums in stores nationwide. In addition, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx will highlight one of the albums each week for eight weeks. Jennifer Leimgruber, Premiere Networks SVP of Programming, stated: “Sixx Sense, now heard in nearly 100 markets nationwide, has proven itself as the new destination for rock music. Both Nikki and Premiere are committed to exposing great rock music to an even wider audience, and together with Best Buy, we are now reaching the consumer in more ways than ever before.”
MOVERS/WAKERS: AJ Exits Mornings AT Star 94.1; Todd "Nuke 'Em" Noker Rejoins X96/Salt Lake City; John Bishop Heads To The Zone/Omaha; Jr. Joy Browne Signs With Media Management
THE MOUTH, JULY 17TH, 2012 –– Surprising news out of San Diego's Star 94.1 yesterday of word that AJ Machado along with Hulu would be exiting after three years following failed contract negotiations. Co-host Delana along with Dorothy will remain with the show. Prior to the switch to Star, AJ had handled morning on KHTS-FM /Channel 93.3 for nearly 10 years. On his FB page, AJ wrote: "Unfortunately I will no longer be waking you up on Star 94.1. Last Friday was my last day on the air and Hula has left the station as well. I am grateful to Clear Channel for the opportunities they have given me and I wish my many friends that remain with the company all the best. I am off to find a new radio home and I hope to be a part of your mornings again soon.----- Meanwhile, at X96/Salt Lake City came word Todd "Nuke 'Em" Noker would rejoin his former PMD position. Noker had spent nearly 20 years with the station before departing earlier this year. With the change, PD/PMD Sean Demery exits. ----- John Bishop joins Omaha's 1620 The Zone (KOZN) where he'll co-host “Unsportsmanlike Conduct,” Mike’L Severe. He follows Kevin Kugler who now serves the Big Ten Network as a play-by-play announcer and commentator.------- WOR Radio Network personality Dr. Joy Browne has signed with Media Management Group for personal management. In addition to being one of the top syndicated radio hosts in the country, Dr. Joy is also an accomplished author, television personality, speaker and spokesperson.
Mila Kunis Says None Of The Guys Asked Her Out In High School
Country's First Female Superstar, Kitty Wells, Passes Away At 92 - [TIMES UNION]
Deep Purple's Jon Lord Passes Away - [EW]
Charlie Sheen To Give Portion of 'Anger Management's Profit To Military - [MSNBC]
Add Beyonce To American Idol's Possible Judge List - [HOLLYWOOD LIFE]
WHATEVER: Nick Cannon Tells TMZ 'Idol Can't Afford Mariah - [TMZ]
AH HA: J-Lo Adds Tyler's Exit To Reasons She's Leaving Idol - [THE INSIDER]
OY: Daughters Consider Restraining Order Against Demi Moore - [DAILY MAIL]
Jay Z Being Sued Over Logo - [DIGITAL JOURNAL]
'Fringe' Movie Possible - [DIGITAL SPY]
