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The New York Times Examines How Howard Stern Became The Most "Deft Interviewer' In The Business
THE MOUTH, JULY 28TH, 2016 –– In an prolonged piece from NY Time's David Segal, he examines the evolution of SiriusXM's Howard Stern drawing power for top celebrity interviews. Lewis Kay, who oversees media for Tracy Morgan, Amy Poehler and others, tells Segal, "Today, if you go on a TV talk show and give a great six or seven minutes, people will link to it, if it’s incredible,” said Kay, “But if you kill on Stern, it moves the needle.” Jeff Probst, host of “Survivor" added, "You start calculating how late you’ll be to the meeting based on where Howard is in his interview."
“He’s truth serum,” said comedian Amy Schumer, who has been on the show four times in the last five years. “It’s like you’re under contract to be totally honest in there,
Segal notes near the end of Stern's interview with Bill Murray, Howard Stern turned an already somber discussion about missed career opportunities into an existential grilling. “Is there something that you question in your own life,” Mr. Stern asked, “like why haven’t I found that great love of my life?” Mr. Murray audibly exhaled and let a pensive moment of silence pass. “Well, I think about that, I do think about that, that um, you know. I’m not sure what my — what I’m getting done here,” he said, sounding like a man questioning his ultimate purpose." Segal says, "As an irregular listener of “The Howard Stern Show,” I found this conversation, which took place in 2014, a bit startling. For years, Mr. Stern was known principally for pushing the limits of taste as the ringmaster of a raunchy circus of pranksters, oddballs and strippers. During his decades on terrestrial radio, his main passions seemed to be, in no particular order, boob jobs, prostitutes, lesbians and flatulence. Introspection and empathy were not fortes.
“He’s truth serum,” said comedian Amy Schumer, who has been on the show four times in the last five years. “It’s like you’re under contract to be totally honest in there, and even though it’s being broadcast, it feels super intimate and protected, even though you definitely aren’t.” READ COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE
iHeart St. Louis Names A.J. Senior Vice-President Of Programming
iHeartMedia St. Louis announced today that A.J. has been named Senior Vice President of Programming, effective August 15. A.J. will work closely with Beth Davis, Region President in the Central Division to oversee all programming in St. Louis. As a member of iHeartMedia since April 2012, A.J. previously served as the Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Richmond and Norfolk market. Also during his tenure A.J. managed programming for multiple stations in New York including WWHT-FM in Syracuse and WKGS-FM in Rochester in addition to supervising WKKF-FM in Albany, WBNW-FM in Binghamton, and WJJS-FM in Roanoke, Virginia.
Prior to joining iHeartMedia, A.J. held various leadership roles with WBHT Wilkes-Barre over the course of thirteen years. “I am so excited to lead the super-talented team in St. Louis and join the ranks of the incredible programmers who have called our market in St. Louis HOME,” said A.J. “I look forward to hitting the ground running on day one to achieve even more market success. I am absolutely thrilled to have been given this opportunity and want to send a huge thanks to senior leadership for their insight and support during my time with iHeartMedia and to Beth Davis and Greg Chance for welcoming me into the St. Louis Region family.”
ON-AIR: Jason Hurst To Co-Host Mornings On Soft Rock 98.9 Fresno; Steph Lova Returns To WPGC DC For Joe Clair Show
THE MOUTH, JULY 28TH, 2016 –– iHeartMedia’s Soft Rock 98.9 announced the addition of well - known Fresno radio personality Jason Hurst (top left) to the weekday line-up. Jason will team up with current Soft Rock personality Teri Ann Schlesser to host the new “Jason and Teri Ann Morning Show . ” The new program will debut Monday , August 1
"I’m super excited to be joining Teri Ann and am looking forward to waking up the Central Valley each morning ," said Hurst. " Soft Rock 98 . 9 is a legendary radio station and I’m thrilled to be part of the team." Hurst, who most recently did an afternoon show on country radio. He has been a fixture of local radio for the last 15 years and has attracted a large, loyal following.
--Washington, DC WPGC 95.5 announced that Steph Lova (above right) will join morning host, Joe Clair, and News Director, Guy Lambert, as part of the Joe Clair Morning Show beginning Monday, August 15th. Steph Lova started her radio career at WPGC-AM, Flava1580 and moved on to host the #1 night show in DC at 93.9 (WKYS). She went on to co-host mornings at Hot 97 (WQHT) in New York City, and then afternoon drive host at Clear Channel’s Power 105.1 (WWPR). Steph has also hosted Rap City (BET) as a field reporter, MTV2 Hip-Hop & Soul (MTV News) and guest judged on 106 & Park Countdown (BET).
[WATCH] Longtime Mason City Host Harry O Signing Off
THE MOUTH, JULY 28TH, 2016 –– He's been heard on the radio in southern Minnesota and North Iowa for over 30 years, but soon the microphone will go quiet, reports KIMT TV. Harry O’ of the Harry O’ Morning Show is leaving KLSS, but not retiring. “I’ve made Mason City my home for 31 years and I don’t really plan on leaving,” he said. And it’s the end of an era. “Somebody’s going to say you’re going to miss this, and I go of course I’m going to miss it, but I’m not going to be that far away,”
Harry says he’s not leaving Mason City, but just doing something a little different. “If I can help people that’s what I want to do so I was thinking about getting a degree so I can become a counselor,” he said. He battled addiction, but has been sober for 10 years. Helping people and making an impact on their lives is what he’s done for years. Harry says he won’t be going radio silent and will continue to do some radio ads. He also has an online radio business.
NETWORKS: Country Stars Take the Stage With Red Eye Radio During 2016 Great American Trucking Show In Dallas
THE MOUTH, JULY 28TH, 2016 –– Westwood One’s Red Eye Radio network will kick the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) into high gear with live performances, product demonstrations, raffle drawing, and more! The Red Eye Radio Rendezvous Booth will be the hub of celebrity central in Dallas with live appearances and musical performances from Country artists Tony Justice, Jayne Denham, Lindsay Lawler, Nate Moran, Scott Dean, and TV’s “Shipping Wars” star Marc Springer.
The Great American Trucking Show, a trucking convention with over 500,000 feet of exhibit space, will take place August 25-27, 2016 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, hosts of Red Eye Radio, will be on site to introduce attendees to the sizzling lineup of country music artists and celebrities. Red Eye Radio, hosted by Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, is the longest running nationally syndicated radio program focused on the needs of the trucking industry. The show airs on over 220 stations nationwide Monday-Friday, Midnight-5:00 am CT.
TOP RADIO NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Robin Banks Leaves JACK FM For Oman; Is Chris Evans Losing It?
THE MOUTH JULY 28TH, 2016 –– After two and a half years at 107 JACK FM Berkshire, UK, Robin Banks is moving to Oman in the Middle East to be the Content Director of HiFM. Robin has worked in the UK for Kiss 100, Virgin Radio, XFM, BRMB, Star NE and others, and consults for stations around the world.
Chelsea To Leave Mike On Key 103 Breakfast Show - Chelsea Norris of the ‘Mike & Chelsea In The Morning’ breakfast show on Key 103 in Manchester, England will be leaving the station after 11 years. Mike Toolan will continue to present the show, weekday mornings from 6-10am. He recently teamed up with Kelly Pegg – wife of Key 103’s Content Controller Chris Pegg – for a weekend show.
Is Chris Evans Losing It? The host of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, Chris Evans, has been spotted swigging alcohol from the bottle and urinating on the side of the M4 motorway in England. Evans pulled up on the side of the M4 near Heathrow and drank from a large bottle of cognac. Pictures in the Daily Mail show Evans taking swigs of Remy Martin cognac and exposing himself as he urinates in nearby bushes with a friend. Two weeks ago, police confirmed that Evans is being investigated over claims he sexually assaulted a woman in the 1990s.
Australian Radio Station First With Christmas Music - Christmas has come early to i98FM in Wollongong. Afternoons Announcer Ryan ‘Crammy’ Cram deciding that the 25th of July was the perfect time to start playing Christmas tunes for 2016. Crammy played ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ by Mariah Carey and will be celebrating Christmas by featuring a Christmas song in his show on the 25th of each month up until Christmas Day this year.
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CONDOLENCES: Legendary Kansas City News Anchor Dennis Rooney Passes Awy; WXRT-FM Chicago's Leslie Witt Dead At 63
THE MOUTH, JULY 28TH, 2016 –– Cumulus Media-Kansas City is sad to confirm that friend, teammate and legendary Kansas City broadcaster, KCMO Morning News Anchor Dennis Rooney passed away today after a two-year battle with cancer. Dennis was previously News Director and Anchor for Union Broadcasting in Kansas City, and prior to that, was with Viacom as News and Public Affairs Director for KBEQ in Kansas City, after serving as Morning Host, News for WKRQ in Cincinnati. Donna Baker, Midwest Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media, said: "For nearly twenty years, thousands of KC radio listeners have listened to and loved Dennis Rooney. His brilliant writing and trusted voice as news anchor, combined with his signature quick wit made him a legendary on-air personality beloved by listeners and team members alike. Our deepest condolences to his family. Dennis will be greatly missed but never forgotten."
-- Leslie Witt, weekend voice at Chicago rock station WXRT-FM, has died at 63 reports The Chicago Tribune. Leslie Witt Leslie Witt started working at WXRT-FM 93.1 in 1977 and entertained weekend listeners WXRT-FM for nearly 40 years. "She had such an open, down-to-earth quality, and she had this ability to talk about the music with clarity and conviction," said former WXRT program director John Platt, who hired Witt in 1977. Witt, 63, died of complications from ovarian cancer on July 17 at her home, said her husband of 35 years, Chuck Reichenbach.
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NAB 2016 Marconi Finalists Announced
THE MOUTH, JULY 27TH, 2016 –– The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the finalists for the 2016 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. The winners will be announced September 22 at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, sponsored by HD Radio and held during the 2016 Radio Show in Nashville.
Among numerous categories: NETWORK/SYNDICATED PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR, finalists included Delilah, Premiere Networks Elvis Duran, Premiere Networks Erazno y la Chokolata, Entravision Jay Mohr, Premiere Networks Dan Patrick, Premiere Networks
MAJOR MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Tim Conway, Jr., KFI-AM, Los Angeles, CA Mark Curry, KBLX-FM, San Francisco, CA Mike Francesca, WFAN-FM, New York, NY Toucher and Rich, WBZ-FM, Boston, MA The Woody Show, KYSR-FM, Los Angeles, CA
LARGE MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Brooke Fox & Jubal Flagg, KQMV-FM, Seattle, WA Laurie DeYoung, WPOC-FM, Baltimore, MD Jason Matheson, KTMY-FM, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Dave O'Brien, WLHK-FM, Indianapolis, IN Charlie Sykes, WTMJ-AM, Milwaukee, WI
MEDIUM MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Dan Austin & Dude Walker, WQHK-FM, Fort Wayne, IN Chaz & AJ, WPLR-FM, Milford, CT Faith Daniels, WROU-FM, Dayton, OH Blake Hayes & Eva Matteson, WMGX-FM, Portland, ME Clovia Lawrence, WKJS-FM, Richmond, VA 
SMALL MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR Brent Carl Fleshman, WHUB-FM, Cookeville, TN Brian Lee & Chris Wolfe, KZOQ-FM, Missoula, MT Amanda Mangan, WKLP-AM, Cumberland, MD Ken Thomas, WJJY-FM, Baxter, MN Toby Tucker, WDZQ-FM, Decatur, IL
MAJOR MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR KFI-AM, Los Angeles, CA WBEB-FM, Philadelphia, PA WFAN-FM, New York, NY WGN-AM, Chicago, IL WTMX-FM, Chicago, IL
LARGE MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR KVET-FM, Austin, TX WBAL-AM, Baltimore, MD WFLC-FM, Miami, FL WIBC-FM, Indianapolis, IN WRMF-FM, West Palm Beach, FL
MEDIUM MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR WDGL-FM, Baton Rouge, LA WHKO-FM, Dayton, OH WHO-AM, Des Moines, IA WQHK-FM, Fort Wayne, IN WSGW-AM, Saginaw, MI
SMALL MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR KNUJ-AM, New Ulm, MN KTPK-FM, Topeka, KS KZOQ-FM, Missoula, MN WKDZ-FM, Cadiz, KY WRNN-FM, Myrtle Beach, SC SEE COMPLETE LIST HERE
NextRadio Study Proves How Radio Can Help Reach Voters; N/T Listeners Most Interested In Voting; Top 40 The Least
THE MOUTH, JULY 27TH, 2016 –– A recent NextRadio® in-app survey uncovered more than 1 in 3 surveyed do not plan to vote in November. In June and July, NextRadio listeners were asked whether they planned to vote in the upcoming election. One in four said they are “Undecided” about voting on 11.8.2016. The remaining 42% indicated “Yes” they do plan to vote. This figure compares unfavorably with the 2012 Presidential race in which 38%* of eligible voters did not vote.
Radio clearly has an important role to play in reaching this sizable group of undecided voters and those showing a willingness to sit out this election cycle. Not surprisingly, News/Talk listeners expressed the highest intention to vote across station formats at almost 3 in 4 (74%). Still, there remains approximately 20% of News/Talk listeners who plan to sit out this election. Looking across station formats, Top 40 listeners were the least enthusiastic about voting, with nearly 70% stating “No” or “Undecided” on their voting plans. Country and Spanish Music format listeners fall right behind with their “No” and “Undecided” responses (66% and 63%, respectively). Additionally, 1 in 4 listeners of the following formats says he/she is “Undecided” about voting in November: • Rock (26%) • Country (25%) • Classic Rock (24%) • Hip Hop (24%) • Spanish Music (24%) • Top 40 (23%)
“It was a simple question that we asked,” said Paul Brenner, President, TagStation LLC, “but one with obvious opportunity for broadcasters nationwide. The survey highlights the large number (58%) of undecided voters where radio’s reach and frequency can make a huge difference for candidates “getting out the vote” and certainly makes the case for more campaign spending on radio. Bureau."
Apple Music Buys Unscripted ‘Carpool Karaoke’ TV Series
THE MOUTH, JULY 27TH, 2016 –– Apple has purchased the unscripted TV series based on the “Carpool Karaoke” segment of CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” They will distribute the series to its members in 100 countries worldwide reports Variety. “We love music, and ‘Carpool Karaoke’ celebrates it in a fun and unique way that is a hit with audiences of all ages,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet software and services. “It’s a perfect fit for Apple Music — bringing subscribers exclusive access to their favorite artists and celebrities who come along for the ride.”
The most recent installment with first lady Michelle Obama (shown) and Missy Elliott garnered nearly 32 million views on YouTube since July 20. “Carpool” segments to date have generated more than 800 million views, according to CBS. “We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Apple Music on this exciting new series of ‘Carpool Karaoke,’ ” said Winston. “The joy of ‘Carpool’ is both the intimacy it creates, while seeing the love our passengers have for music. Where better to showcase that than with Apple Music.” Apple has licensed 16 episodes of the show, to be executive produced (but not hosted) by Corden and “Late Late Show” exec producer Ben Winston. Scott Koondel, CBS’s chief content licensing officer, spearheaded the sale process and helped drive the initiative to adapt the segment as a regular series.
102.7 WEBN Cincinnati Teams With Brewery For New Can
THE MOUTH, JULY 27TH, 2016 –– WEBN, Cincinnati’s Rock station, announced a new partnership with Christian Merlin Brewing Co. (owner of Hudepohl-Schoenling Brewing Co.) to name its 16 oz. Hudepohl Pure Lager Boom Can as the official beer of the 2016 Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks. The Official Boom Can Launch Party will be free and open to the public on 
Friday, July 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. at Moerlein Lager House. The Official Boom Can Launch Party will feature a live remote broadcast by WEBN’s The KiddChris Show and appearance by Eddie Fingers from 700WLW’s Eddie & Tracy Show. 
The Moerlein Lager House will offer beer specials on the 16 oz. Hudepohl Pure Lager Boom Can, and attendees will be the first to be able to purchase six packs of the limited edition Boom Can. In addition, attendees will be eligible for special giveaways with prizes including: VIP experiences at the Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks, official fireworks t-shirts, and meet and greet opportunities with on-air personalities from 102.7 WEBN, 700 WLW, and staff members from Christain Moerlein Brewing Co..
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Mike Fell Named MM For Alpha Clinton, MO; RAB's Andy Rainey Announces Retirement
THE MOUTH, JULY 27TH, 2016 –– Alpha Media, Clinton has named Mike Fell (shown far left) as Market Manager. The Clinton market is home to KDKD-AM, KDKD-FM, and KXEA-FM. Fell has been in the radio industry for over 20 years working in the Midwest and Mountain West. His previous experience includes General Manager and Director of Sales. Most recently, Fell served as General Manager for Badlands Broadcasting in Rapid City, South Dakota.
--The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has announced the retirement of Andy Rainey (left), SVP, Research effective July 29th. Rainey has led the Research team at the RAB for the last 23 years. With the move, Annette Malave, Vice President of Business Development, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Insights effective August 1st.
PD/Imager Teams Added To Lineup At ReelMIX 2016
THE MOUTH, JULY 27TH, 2016 –– PD/Imager teams from Z100/New York, Mark Medina and Staxx Williams, and WSTR/Atlanta, Tony Lorino and Dino D’Addario, are confirmed for the “PDs and their Imagers“ segment at ReelMIX 2016, the 
first-of-its-kind imaging event produced by ReelWorld and The Mix Group. ReelWorld’s Chris Kelly, a longtime radio programmer, will lead the two teams through frank discussion about how they work together fluidly and the best methods for breathing life into creative ideas, even if they are scribbled on the back of a barroom napkin.
Kelly says, “In many ways, the Imaging Director needs to be the MVP of a PD’s staff... there’s no one person more responsible for the brand that comes out of the speakers 24/7. Knowing how to physically produce something the way it’s heard in someone else’s head is a very special skill, and it all starts with the collaborative relationship between PD and Imager.” The two-day interactive experience by imagers, for imagers, takes place Sept. 28-29 at The LOFT on Bayshore Drive in Miami. Get tickets at www.reelmix2016.com. Group rates are $149 for five or more attendees and barter is available for qualified stations.
PODCASTS: NBC Sports To Launch Lifestyle Podcast With Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir
THE MOUTH, JULY 27TH, 2016 –– NBC Sports Group has added more than 14 podcasts to its suite of audio offerings, and has made the entire NBC Sports Radio portfolio of programming available on-demand via podcast. New offerings will include a lifestyle podcast hosted by Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, Tara and Johnny, which will debut on July 27, ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Weir and Lipinski will serve as NBC Olympic Correspondents during the Rio Games.
“We’re happy to welcome the unique talent of Johnny and Tara to our airwaves,” said Rob Simmelkjaer, SVP, NBC Sports Ventures. “From baseball to football, soccer, NASCAR, basketball, and now pop culture, our podcasts will offer fans more exciting content than ever before.”
Podcast content also includes six programs from NBC Sports Regional Networks, and NBC Sports Radio’s over-the-air shows including The Chris Mannix Show, Going Deep with Amani & Dan, and the The Newy Scruggs Show, offerings from NBCSports.com and Rotoworld.com writers including Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk, and Rob Dauster of College Basketball Talk, and Josh Norris of Rotoworld Football.
Dealing With In-Studio Flare-Ups? 'Make Sure To Take Your Ego Out Of The Conflict' Says Expert
THE MOUTH, JULY 26TH, 2016 –– As a nationally recognized authority on Mating Websites and Relationships, Matt Titus has been featured on numerous TV talk shows such ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today, Wendy Williams and others. Titus, who'll be making his first trip to this year's Morning Show Boot Camp, was recently asked by Jockline how he would apply his special skills to common issues often faced by top radio shows. For instance, the best approach to airing out what's bothering them after a flare-up with a fellow show member. Titus said, "Radio personalities can detect and call bull(s)hit very quickly.
"If there's something bothering you about what your partner said or did, let them know in a direct and respectful manner. Start out without any attitude, talking about the positives surrounding the particular incident and then, ask them why they did whatever they did that bothered you. As mentioned, show no emotion during the answer and then explain why it bothered you. Emotion and attitude are what make things so much worse. Make sure you take your ego out of this conflict. If you do this, I am sure the problem will be rectified."
In addition to TV, Titus has been busy calling in to numerous morning shows recently like: Mojo in The Morning in Detroit/Channel 955 Detroit, Paul and Young Ron in Miami/Big 105.9/Miami , The Frank Show /KLPX-FM Tucson and others. If you'd like Matt to join you as a guest, contact
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