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NIELSEN: For Eighth Consecutive Year, Country Radio Still Top Format In 2016
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– For the 8th Consecutive year, country radio has remained the top format. In Nielsen’s new Audio Today Report, it took stock of the top radio formats in America last year, and, once again, Country came out on top when ranked by share of total listening.
According to our analysis, 13.6% of all radio listening in the U.S. went to a Country-formatted station. Country has been the top-ranked format since 2009; the last time it was bested was in 2008, when News/Talk was the top format by share of audience.
News/Talk held steady at No. 2 last year, followed by Pop Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), Adult Contemporary and Classic Rock. SEE REPORT HERE
NAB Urges FCC To 'Modernize' Regulation
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– In an effort to eliminate burdens that divert broadcast stations’ scarce resources away from programming and other services that benefit the public, the NAB has launched it Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative. The initiative says such reform is especially important for smaller stations with fewer financial and personnel resources. The modification or elimination of a number of broadcasters’ existing regulatory burdens will in no way reduce radio and TV stations’ incentives to serve their local audiences with responsive programming. Indeed, the incentives of broadcasters to offer programming attracting the widest possible audiences have never been greater, given intense and ever-increasing competition from multichannel and online audio and video providers.
It adds, these dramatic and continuing changes in the competitive environment over the past several decades obligate the Commission, under the Communications Act of 1934 , to reexamine its existing broadcast regulations will ensure they still serve the public interest. The FCC also has an affirmative obligation under the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Regulatory Flexibility Act to reduce paperwork and administrative burdens on broadcast licensees and to minimize the economic impact of its regulations on small broadcasters -- As the Commission has previously done by modernizing certain broadcast regulation s to take advantage of the Internet, it should reform other outdated rules to permit broadcasters to utilize online methods of providing notice, including giving the requisite public notices associated with various types of broadcast applications. READ COMPLETE INITIATIVE HERE
[LISTEN] Popular Houston Host Matt Patrick Announces He's Ending His Cancer Treatments
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– Saying he had 'Exhausted all options, 740 KTRH Houston talk host, Matt Patrick, who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2015, says he's ending his cancer treatments," report patch.com. Having just celebrated his sixth anniversary this week of his arrival in Houston, he decided to announce the news to his listeners on yesterday's (7/5) show.
On Houston's Morning News, Matt revealed he has exhausted all options and has discontinued cancer treatments," the station's Facebook page read. "Matt and all of us at NewsRadio 740 KTRH, and the iHeartMedia family, thank you all for your constant love and support during this difficult time." LISTEN HERE
Kane Show's Intern John To Extend His Peer Pressure Comedy Tour Nationwide
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– Intern John, co-host of iHeartMedia’s The Kane Show, announced on Wednesday May 10th that he was extending his PEER PRESSURE COMEDY TOUR nationwide. The second leg kicked off in St Pete Florida with a sold out show at State Theatre, followed by two sold out shows at Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, Kentucky. Intern John piloted his comedy tour back in October of 2016 and had shows selling out within minutes of him making the announcement! Now with a show full of fresh new material he is ready to get back on the road.
“I’ve literally only done four stand-up shows prior to this tour, so what could go wrong?” Intern John’s comedy tour began as way to combine his passion for comedy and a way to help out a close friend of The Kane Show who was diagnosed with cancer back in 2016. In order to help raise money for Mimi, Intern John teamed up with the Fisher House Foundation to not only raise money for her but for other military personnel and their families. "When I flew down to see Mimi, I realized how amazing Fisher House is," said John. “Being able to do stand-up in different Kane Show cities is awesome, getting to do it while helping a group like Fisher House Foundation is even better.” You can go to PeerPressureComedy.com for more information. PHOTOS/Tommy Gatz for Intern John - WATCH SHOW HERE
NETWORKS: Fox Sports Loads The Bases For 2017 MLB All-Star Game
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– This year, FOX Sports steps to the plate to broadcast its 19th Mid-Summer Classic with support from FS1, FOX Sports Regional Networks , FOX Deportes, FOXSports.com, FOX Sports GO and FOX Sports Radio to highlight and showcase Major League Baseball’s best. 
Superstars from the American and National Leagues face off in the 2017 All-Star Game from Marlins Park in Miami, Fla., on Tuesday, July 11.
Hall of Famer and eight - time All - Star John Smoltz, who makes his second start as FOX Sports’ All-Star Game analyst, is joined in the broadcast booth by seven-time Emmy Award - winning play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, who calls his record 19th All-Star Game. In addition to Buck and Smoltz, two-time Emmy Award-winning FOX MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal and two - time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Tom Verducci report throughout the game from the dugouts. Coverage of the MLB All - Star Game begins Monday, July 10 , at 12:00 PM ET on FS1 with a special edition of THE HERD hosted by Colin Cowherd with co-host Kristine Leahy live from Marlins Park. THE HERD returns to Marlins Park on Tuesday, July 11 (12:00 PM ET) to set the stage for the summer’s greatest night in sports before pregame coverage begins on the FOX broadcast network at 7:30 PM ET.
Radio's Kix Brooks Working On Another Film For The Hallmark Channel
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– Kix Brooks, known for his Westwood One syndicated 'American Country Countdown,' one half of the legendary duo Brooks & Dunn, and even his own vineyards, is co-creator of 
Vaquero Entertainment with his son Eric Brooks, William Shockley, Dustin Rikert and John Kuelbs. According to The Tennessean, Vaquero Entertainment’s first movie, “You’re Gonna Miss Me,” which aired last month, features Brooks, John Schneider, Leo Howard, Justin Deeley, Shockley and Morgan Fairchild, and is available now at Walmart.
“I originally was just going to work in the producer capacity, but they wrote a part in here about crazy Uncle Elmer -- and I could not resist,” said Brooks. In addition to “You’re Gonna Miss Me,” Brooks said he also is working on a movie for the Hallmark Channel tentatively titled “Gone Country.”
ReelWorld's 3rd Annual 'Rising Star Awards' Nomination's Window CLOSING TOMORROW
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– ReelWorld, in association with Morning Show Boot Camp 29, is looking to recognize FIVE special personalities who are destined for on-air stardom as winners of its third annual Rising Star Awards. NOMINEES ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH MIDNIGHT, JULY 7TH, 2017. The ReelWorld Rising Star Awards are open to all candidates, in all formats and market sizes, who have been on-air for at least one year, but not longer than 5 years, in either a supporting or leading role. Our goal is to recognize those lesser known personalities who rarely, if ever, receive press and are unknown to most radio professionals beyond their colleagues or employers. A select panel of judges will review all nominees for consideration.
To enter just click the link below and provide your nominee's name, city and station, brief work history, 2-3 minute mp3/aircheck and a brief explanation of why you believe they deserve consideration for this award. (Yes, you can nominate yourself - we won't tell). Please include photos and any other supporting material you think is relevant. Winners will be notified after July 2 and formally announced on August 4th at MSBC in Atlanta. Good luck future Stars! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT
Tony Blackburn To Host Show With Nick Grimshaw For Radio 1's 50th Anniversary
By Graham Mack
THE MOUTH, JULY 6TH, 2017 –– The BBC is operating a digital pop-up radio station this September in the UK to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2. Tony Blackburn will be on the station, who will host a live show with Nick Grimshaw, simulcast on Radio 1 and Radio 2 on September 30th from 8.30am. Tony will also recreate the opening of BBC Radio 1, including ‘Flowers in the Rain’ by The Move, famously the first song ever played on Radio 1. This show will be broadcast live from 7:00am on Radio 1 Vintage and Radio 2 (as a part of Sounds of the Sixties).
Simon Barnett leaving More FM in New Zealand after 20 years - New Zealand radio veteran Simon Barnett has announced he will be retiring from breakfast and music radio at the end of next year. Over a quarter of a century of breakfast radio has finally led Barnett to call it a day, opting not to renew his contract with More FM and MediaWorks when it expires. Instead, he will be taking up a non-breakfast position as host on Newstalk ZB.
Shaun Doherty Is Leaving Highland Radio In Donegal Ireland - Highland Radio’s mid-morning presenter Shaun Doherty has announced on-air that he is leaving the station. Shaun shared the news on air, saying “It is time for me to look for fresh challenges in my life, new opportunities. I will be leaving on July 14th. So, I wanted you as my loyal listeners to know that before you get to hear about it anywhere else.” Shaun stepped down as Managing Director of the company in 2015 having taken over the position of Acting Managing Director two years earlier.
Want to connect with Graham? Reach him at +44 7752 416905. Twitter: @GrahamMack Web: www.mackmedia.co.uk Email: graham@mackmedia.co.uk
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NAB Lauds FCC's Main Studio Rule Elimination
THE MOUTH, JULY 5TH, 2017 – The NAB has expressed support for the FCC's decision to eliminate the main studio rule. As the its notice observes, the rule was designed to facilitate input from the community and station participation in community activities through physical access to the local studio, and was conceived nearly eighty years ago. Today, however, widespread use of electronic communications enables efficient interaction between stations and their communities of license without the need for the physical presence of a studio.
The elimination of the main studio rule and related staffing and equipment requirements will reduce regulatory burdens on broadcasters, resulting in cost savings and other efficiencies that will allow stations tit commented, this was conceived at a time when physical access to a studio was likely the principal means for listeners or viewers to interact with station personnel. Audiences certainly had the ability to mail letters to stations, but in 1940, only 39% of U.S. households had telephones. Even when the main studio rule was most recently revised in 1998, many of the revolutionary ways in which stations and their audiences interact today had yet to be developed. Today’s audiences are in frequent communication with their local stations through multiple means. Stations have deployed their own mobile applications, are active on multiple social media platforms (often with multiple accounts specific to their news and weather operations ) and have websites with both live and archived content. READ FULL DOCUMENT HERE
The Bounce In Detroit Gets Foolish; Billy Vidal Adds MD Stripes At Bay Area's Q102; Kelly Mac Named New Midday Host/MD At V101.9 in Charlotte
THE MOUTH, JULY 5TH, 2017 –– Foolish (also known as) F.raw will join BIGG in the Morning on 105.1 The Bounce as one of its newest on-air Ambassadors beginning on Wednesday, July 5th at 6am. Detroit’s Throwback Hip Hop and R & B station began rolling out on air “Ambassadors” in December of 2016, mixing long time area radio favorites with a few new names who have moved to the Motor City. “It’s our honor to add one of Detroit’s brightest stars to the line-up of Bounce Ambassadors and welcome Foolish into the studio every morning, alongside Bigg, Shay Shay and the rest of the cast of the all new Bigg and Foolish in the Morning,” said 105.1 The Bounce Program Director Al Payne. “That's my job… making people l
laugh,” said Foolish. “Who's next Detroit?”
-- Entercom San Francisco announced the appointment of radio veteran and current mid-day host, Billy Vidal (R), to Music Director on The Throwback Station, Q102.1 (KRBQ-FM). Billy has been an on-air personality on Q102.1 for over two years. The “Billy Vidal” show will continue to air weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
-- Beasley announced that Kelly Mac (R) will return to the Carolinas as the new Midday Host and Music Director at WBAV/V101.9-FM. She will begin her new position on July 10, 2017. Mac most recently served as the program director and PM drive talent in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to that, she was the midday talent at WJMZ-FM in Greenville, South Carolina.
Bloomberg Radio Now Heard On Beasley Boston
THE MOUTH JULY 5TH, 2017 –– Bloomberg Radio, in conjunction with Beasley Media Group, announced that Bloomberg Radio can now be heard on Beasley's 106.1FM, WRCA 1330 AM 
and 92.9/WBOS-FM HD2. Bloomberg Radio will continue to broadcast on WXKS 1200AM/94.5FM-HD2 for the next few months.
“We’re excited to partner with a global news and business leader of Bloomberg’s magnitude,” said Beasley Media Boston Vice President and Market Manager Mary Menna.
Powered by more than 2,700 journalists and analysts in more than 120 countries, Bloomberg Radio's resources are unparalleled. In addition to Boston, Bloomberg can be heard on its three other flagship radio stations in New York, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. Bloomberg shows and short form reports are also heard on over 300 top radio stations across the United States.
iHM Launches 96.1 Now In San Antonio; 640 The Hurricane Blows Into West Palm Beach
THE MOUTH, JULY 5TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia San Antonio kicked off 96.1 NOW last week in San Antonio. The station will continue to carry the syndicated Kidd Kraddick Morning Show from 6 – 10 a.m., Michelle Fay on middays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Russell Rush Show from 3 – 7 p.m., and EJ wrapping up nights from 7 p.m. - midnight.
“We are so excited for a new era of Hit Music in San Antonio!” said Russell Rush, Program Director for 96.1 NOW. “96.1 NOW will revolutionize San Antonio radio, giving listeners what they want, when they want it! NOW is the station playing more hit music with less commercials, more new music faster, keeping tabs on what’s trending in and out of S-A, and of course, rooting on our Spurs – always! Welcome to NOW!”
-- Alpha Media, West Palm Beach has changed WMEN from Fox Sports 640 to 640 The Hurricane. The station will still be an all sports Fox affiliate, but carry more edge and attitude. 640 The Hurricane is also the new radio home for the Miami Hurricanes. The “Canes” will join a play by play lineup that features the New York Yankees, Florida Panthers, and weekly NFL games.
Alpha Media, West Palm Beach, SVP/Market Manager Elizabeth Hamma commented on the announcement, “640 The Hurricane is like a CAT 5 storm that will whip up the South Florida market with relevant and entertaining content for men. It’s a station designed for the passionate sports fan.”
[WATCH] Famed Bay Area Host, Steven Seaweed Airs Last Show On KSAN-FM
THE MOUTH, JULY 5TH, 20917 –– Longrtime Bay Area host Steven Seaweed signed off from KSAN-FM last Friday putting a cap on a career that began in Carmel in 1972. KSAN/107.7 The Bone's colleagues, listeners, and Rock royalty joined to celebrate Seaweed's significant contributions last month with the “Bone Voyage 
Cruise.” Seaweed said: “”44 years ago, nobody wanted to work at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Except me! I volunteered, got the job, and went on to have the most rewarding career in Radio. I have been so lucky all these years to have worked with the most incredible people, at many legendary Radio stations, and with the best Radio listeners on the planet. Thank you, everybody!"
Several Bay Area radio hosts took to social media to acknowledge Bone's career: Shout-out to Bay Area radio legend, hanging 'em up today after 44 yrs. Steven Seaweed is actually GOOD to the bone. "You'll be missed, dude"— Stan Bunger - "They do NOT make 'em like 44-year veteran rock DJ Steven Seaweed anymore. Rock on forever, Weed Man! Happy retirement, amigo" — Brian Murphy - Lamont & Tonelli morning show member Baby Huey added, "Steven, I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me over the last 12 years we have worked together. I appreciate all the advice you have given me, sharing so many fun memories but more importantly being there for me as a friend. I hope to one day be as successful as you in this crazy radio business we work in." Read more on his thoughts about retirement on SFChronicle.com. - WATCH HERE
Longtime Austin Host JB Hager Joins Lance Armstrong To Co-Host Tour De France Re-Cap
THE MOUTH, JULY 5TH, 2017 –– Nice to hear from our longtime friend, JB Hager (L), who says he's in Aspen the next 3 weeks to co-host a Tour De France daily re-cap with Lance Armstrong (R) via podcast. "Our relationship began back in ’96, my first year doing mornings in Austin (KHMX-FM) and Lance was coming off of his bout with Cancer and had just started the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I supported his cause it’s first year and he was an annual supporter of our radio efforts and charity, Bikes for Kids over the years (along with then co-host, Sandy Mcllree).
The podcast features special guest appearances, insightful course previews and race analysis from Armstrong’s distinct point of view, which takes listeners deep inside the world’s most iconic cycling race. In addition to a daily recap of all the action, Armstrong, who also hosts The Forward podcast from his years racing Le Tour. Sandy Mcllree (who now host morning on Mix 94.9 Cincinnati) says, " This is the perfect marriage of a world class broadcaster and world class athlete. Everything JB does he does right. If you want to learn the right way to do a podcast and include video, watch what JB is doing with Lance. Dude is way way ahead of the curve when it comes to bringing high quality video to radio."
94.7 Fresh FM Wash. DC's Tommy McFly And Chrys Kefalas Tie The Knot In Baltimore
THE MOUTH, JULY 5TH, 29017 –– Tommy McFly (top-left center), host of 94.7 Fresh FM’s “The Tommy Show,” and partner Chrys Kefalas (top-right center), a communications executive and political figure, tied the knot Saturday at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore reported The Washington Post in a lengthy spread. About 190 guests attended the nuptials, including notable Washingtonians such as Veluxe CEO Susanna Quinn, veteran TV producer Tammy Haddad and Ellie Schafer, director of the White House Visitors Office for the administration of Barack Obama. Erin Willett, a former contestant on “The Voice,” and Marissa Regni, the National Symphony Orchestra’s principal second violinist, performed the music for the ceremony. Retired D.C. radio veteran Bob Madigan, a longtime friend and mentor to McFly, officiated.
McFly’s radio co-hosts Kelly Collis and Jen Richer (top left), and Kefalas’s best friends Zoe Shyn and Samuel Ashner made up the wedding party. Tommy and Chrys will honeymoon in Greece in August, with a possible stop in Paris on the way home. A number of radio glitterati attended the ceremony as well, including Steve Davis VP of Programming CBS dc, Craig Wallace of Reelworld, Mike Krinik (Tommy's first PD) with Capitol Records, WBAL's Chris Dachille and Super Agent Paul Anderson. Recording artist Erin Willett and National Symphony Orchestra principle violinist Marissa Regni provided the ceremony music.
WRKO 50th Reunion Video Now Available
Art Vuolo is known for capturing, on video, historic radio moments and the WRKO 50th Anniversary Reunion lived up to the hype. The best parts of the entire June 2 & 3, 2017 weekend are on video in a special double DVD set. One disc features the Friday night dinner, the other is the outrageous on-air broadcast from the WRKO studios in the Boston suburb of Brighton for which all five of the original staff in 1967 showed up. Included were: Al Gates, Joel Cash, J. J. Jeffrey, Arnie “Woo Woo” Ginsburg and Chuck Knapp. A copy of the video will be going into the National Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago.
To order your copy simply click on this link: http://vuolovideo.com/reunions/ $5.00 from every order will be donated to The Broadcasters Foundation of America, a non-profit organization which provides financial aid to retired broadcasters in need. According to former WRKO PD, Mel Phillips, "Art Vuolo's 2-disc DVD of WRKO's 50 Anniversary Radio Reunion gets 5 stars. It captures all the emotion, joy, love and passion of everyone who played a part in the history of one of America's great radio stations. No wonder they call this guy, "Radio's Best Friend". If this DVD were a full-length movie, it would be a box office smash." CATCH A SNEAK PEEK HERE
CONDOLENCES: Michael Harrison, Son Of Famed New York Radio Icon, Passes Away Unexpectedly
THE MOUTH, JULY 5TH, 2017 –– Harry Harrison (L), known as New York Radio's Morning Mayor starting on WMCA, then on WABC and later at the venerable WCBS-FM, has lost his son Michael (R), 53, reports Art Vuolo. He adds that Harry's son BJ was tragically killed in an auto accident in 1996. His wife, Pretty Patty, died of cancer just three months after he retired from CBS-FM in 2003. Now, his son Michael died last Friday, June 30th. Patti Harrison says, "Our Family today 6/30/2017 is truly devastated and broken-hearted by the sudden death of my brother Michael Harrison. Only 53 and a very talented carpenter, passionate golfer & animal lover. He lived in Palm Coast, FL and has come home to New Jersey this week. No words can describe losing another brother and Dad, another son. Mom and BJ are with Michael now."
Arrangements have been made at the Pizzi Funeral Home 120 Paris Avenue in Northvale, NJ 07647. Family and friends will be received Friday the 7th 4 pm till 8 pm and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Catholic Church 199 Walnut Street, Northvale, NJon Saturday morning at 11:30 am. Cards and expressions of sympathy can be sent to Harry Harrison, his daughter Patti and surviving son Patrick c/o the Pizzi Funeral Home address.
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