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EXECUTIVE ACTION: Cumulus Taps Joe Russo As PD For Kansas City Combo; Gary Nolan Shifts To Pensacola & Jerry King Returns To Corporate Programming Post

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 –– Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed 15-year radio programming professional Joe Russo as Program Director for KCJK/105.1 JACK-FM and 94.9 KCMO-FM in Kansas City. He replaces Gary Nolan who moves to Cumulus Pensacola as Operations Manager and Program Director for WJTQ. Concurrently, Pensacola Operations Manager/Program Director Jerry King joins the Cumulus corporate programming team. Current KCJK PD Jon Anthony will remain with the company in Kansas City as APD and on-air at KCMO-FM and as Program Director for NASH Icon.

Russo was previously a consultant with SparkNet Communications (syndicators of the JACK format), following nearly a decade in Buffalo. He served as Program Director and Brand Manager for 92.9 JACK-FM/WBUF and later, as Adult Hits Brand Leader for TownSquare Media. Jerry King returns to a corporate role and will work directly with John Dickey and Mike McVay as they develop new projects. Russo said: "I have unbelievable respect for Mike McVay’s work as a consultant, and his vision with Cumulus Media. He’s always been a mentor to me, and influenced me as a consultant."

MOTION: Rick & Carly Take Mornings On WOW 104.3/Boise

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 –– WOW 104.3 Boise has announced that “Rick and Carly,” who previously worked at K-Bull 93 FM in the Salt Lake City, will take over its morning drive slot recently vacated by Randy and Alana. Their first show will debut on Monday, Aug. 17th.

They posted on their Facebook page, 'Getting ready to kick off our 1st show Monday morning. Be-a-u-tiful day in Idaho!”

NETWORKS: Ryen Russillo Inks Multiyear Deal With ESPN, Danny Kanell To Co-Host

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 –– Ryen Russillo (L), who has spent the last 10 years with ESPN Radio, has signed a multiyear extension with the sports outlet as host of Russillo & Kanell Show, co-hosted by ESPN football analyst Danny Kanell (R). The new three-hour show will debut Monday, Aug. 31, from 1 - 4 p.m. ET. and will be televised on ESPNEWS starting at 1 p.m.

Russillo was named co-host of ESPN Radio's Scott Van Pelt Show in May 2009. Since June 2015, he has hosted The Russillo Show with a group of alternating co-hosts, including Kanell. Previously, Russillo hosted ESPN Radio's College GameDay (noon-7 p.m. Saturdays throughout the football season). Russillo joined ESPN Radio in February 2006, and hosted NBA Sunday, The Baseball Show and the NFL Draft. Prior to joining ESPN, Russillo was a sports voice in Boston, Mass. where he was a CSN studio host and NBA analyst, and a Sporting News Radio host.

Prior to joining ESPN, Kanell was an NFL and college football analyst for WQAM Miami and CBS4 Miami. After playing quarterback at Florida State for four years, Kanell was drafted by the New York Giants in 1996. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos until 2004.

[WATCH] Florida Host Targeted By Car Burglar

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 –– "It was so eerie I felt sick to my stomach. I was like ‘oh my God ... This guy is breaking into our car..." said Lea Maresca (shown), co-host with Real Radio’s Love Doctors on 94.3 WZZR West Palm Beach, FL. as she watched a surveillance video of someone breaking into her family's car.

According to CBS12 News, there were multiple car burglaries that night last week. Lea's truck was hit around 2:41 A.M. in the morning Friday. "He stole credit cards, a bag of change. He definitely used the credit cards at a couple of gas stations around our house," said Lea.

Lea's was the only home with high-definition cameras and night vision and she wasn' t shy about sharing the story with her on-air partners, Rich Glen and Dano. "He had no idea who he had messed with," Lea laughed. But now she wants the suspect captured by police.. "I’m hoping someone sees this guy and recognizes him!" Lea said. WATCH HERE

BBC Host Suspended After Breastfeeding Remarks

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 –– BBC Radio Solent host Alex Dyke has been suspended after he said that "librarian-type moustached" women should not breastfeed in public. This led to more than 6,000 people signing a petition calling for him to be taken off the air after he said that it was "unnatural" and a throwback to the Stone Age during his show on Wednesday. A BBC spokeswoman said: "Following unacceptable comments made on air yesterday, Alex Dyke has been suspended pending an investigation, so he will not be on air tomorrow."

Among his comments included: "It is 2015. Ladies, mums, we don't like breastfeeding in public, honestly we don't. I experienced this yesterday. I was on a bus and there was a lady on this bus. She was quite a big girl and she had a toddler with her. She starts to breastfeed her baby on the bus. I didn't know where to look ... Breastfeeding is unnatural ... It was OK in the Stone Age when we knew no better and people didn't even have their own teeth.' Dyke also said: "Making love is the most natural thing in the world but you wouldn't do it on the number 15.

One woman posted on Twitter: "Another moron with misogynistic views about breastfeeding on the radio. Get rid of this idiot!" The show is currently unavailable on the BBC iPlayer radio website. READ MORE HERE

[WATCH] WCSX Detroit Rev's Up Charity With Corvette Raffle

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 –– There are lots of creative ways radio drives money to charity, but this one brings a whole new meaning to the ride. 94.7 WCSX/Detroit's Big Jim O'Brien (inset), with the help of a generous woman in upstate Michigan, was able to reassemble a rare 1971 Corvette Stingray that they'll be raffling off for charity. After sitting in storage for 12 years, O'Brien tells WXYZ TV, a lady donated the car, but it needed a new chassis and engine. Well, being in the motor city it didn't take too long for a number of volunteers to reassemble the auto, complete with a super high-powered Maclaren engine.

For the ninth year in a row, they'll be raffling off the car as part of its Stone Soup project. The project is based on the old fable where everyone throws something into a pot to make a great meal, according to the radio station. This year, proceeds from the raffle will go to Holy Cross Children's Services, which helps children and families in Michigan who are abused, neglected, abandoned or suffer from substance abuse. WATCH HERE

Friends & Family Gather At Memorial Service For Orlando's Scott McKensie

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 14TH, 2015 –– Following this week's news of longtime Orlando host Scott McKenzie's passing, he was remembered yesterday (8.13) during a memorial at Congregation Ohev Shalom synagogue in Maitland, FL. McKenzie died Tuesday at age 59 after a seven-year battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It was just last Friday, McKenzie announced he was going into hospice

According to mynews13, McKenzie is survived by his wife, Fran, and daughter, Lauren. The family has asked people to consider donating to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Children's Miracle Network, and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.

Among those remembering McKenzie this week is his former on-air partner Big Jim O'Brien (also shown above), now with WXYZ/Detroit. He told Jockline: 'Scott McKenzie was (I hate saying "was" next to his name) the best person I've ever known in radio. My four years with Scott & Erica were pure joy, we laughed every morning - treated each other with respect and did it the right way. Scott didn't mind giving someone else the spotlight (even if he had a better punchline...which he always did). Scott McKenzie was my friend, my mentor and an example of how radio should be done. I loved him. We all did. The world got a little darker on Tuesday..."

Colbert Apologizes For 'Sausagefest' Line; Fallon Extends With 'The Tonight Show'

Rihanna Joins 'The Voice' In Advisor Role - [THE WRAP]

Colbert Apologizes For Late-Nite 'Sausagefest' Line - [MEDIAITE]

Jimmy Fallon Extends With 'Tonight Show' Through 20121 - [REUTERS]

Jay Leno Says 'Jimmy Kimmel' Has A 'Mean Streak' - [THR]

NBC Bringing Back 'The Apprentice' Without Trump - [MEDIAITE]

Beyonce Dazzles On Cover Of Vogues' September Issue - [COMPLEX]

David Oyelowo Is The Voice Of James Bond In New Audio Book - [DIGITAL SPY]

Check It Out: 'Star Wars' Cover Girls - [HUFFPO]

[WATCH] Lady Gaga Trip And Fall After Dinner - [E ONLINE]

'Fresh Prince' Reboot In The Works - Will Smith To Produce - [TV LINE]

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Collin Cowherd Headed To Fox Sports And Premiere Networks

Will Host 3-Hour 'The Herd' Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 Airing Simultaneously on FOX Sports 1 And FSRN

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 –– Surprise!!!, Colin Cowherd is joining FOX Sports and Premiere Networks in September as a television, radio and digital personality. The announcement was made today by Jamie Horowitz, President, FOX Sports National Networks and Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks.

Cowherd is set to host a three-hour sports talk program titled THE HERD beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 airing simultaneously on FOX Sports 1 and the FOX Sports Radio Network. FOX Sports Radio is produced and distributed under a long-term agreement between FOX Sports and Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia.

“Colin is the first person I hired for my first daily studio show at ESPN, so it’s fitting that he’s the first one I’m hiring at FS1,” said Horowitz, who chose Cowherd as the original co-host of SportsNation in July 2009.

Cowherd was host of ESPN Radio’s The Herd with Colin Cowherd, airing nationally on weekdays and simulcast on ESPNU. He also hosted Colin’s New Football Show on ESPN2 in 2013 and 2014, in addition to a variety of programs on ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN Classic. He was the original co-host of SportsNation on ESPN2. Cowherd joined ESPN Radio in 2004. Prior to ESPN Radio, Cowherd hosted a popular three-hour morning drive program, The Herd at KFXX 910-AM in Portland, Ore. In 2013, Cowherd’s first book, You HERD Me! was a New York Times bestseller, (caption above) spending five weeks on the list in hardcover.

Ryan Seacrest Named Late Night Host For NBC Rio Olympics

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 –– With just under a year to go until the Opening Ceremony, NBC Olympics announced that Ryan Seacrest will serve as host for NBC’s late night coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Seacrest served as a correspondent for NBC’s coverage of the 2012 London Games, which was the most-watched television event in U.S. history with more than 217 million viewers.

“Joining the NBC Olympics team at the 2012 London Games was an exhilarating experience,” said Seacrest. "I can’t wait to reunite with the team of broadcasters and producers for the 2016 Rio Olympics, and I look forward to hosting the live late night show.” In addition to his daily morning show on KIIS-FM, nationally-syndicated “On Air with Ryan Seacrest and host of 'American Idol, Seacrest also has an agreement with NBCUniversal that includes on-air broadcasting and producing duties across the NBC and E! Networks, including serving as host and producer of the E! Live from the Red Carpet awards programs. Seacrest also serves as Chairman of The Ryan Seacrest Foundation and Honorary Chair of the Grammy Foundation. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation will have 10 broadcast media centers – Seacrest Studios – in pediatric hospitals in cities across the country by the end of 2015. The Olympics Begin August 5th, 2016 on NBC - PHOTO/(l-r) Ryan Seacrest, Bob Costas, Al Michaels

MOTION: Robbins And Markley Ink Multi-Year Extension With Alpha Peoria/Portland

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 –– Talk legends, Robbins and Markley have signed a multi-year renewal with WMBD in Peoria, Illinois and KXL in Portland, Oregon for weekdays."Robbins and Markley have made a tremendous showing in Portland and we are thrilled to have them for years to come, ” said Alpha Media Portland SVP/Market Manager, Milt McConnell.

“We are both so pleased to be a part of the Alpha team. We couldn't be happier,” remarked Scott Robbins. "Sometimes I think of radio like the classic reality show "Survivor," said Jamie Markley. “ So this contract means Robbins and I have immunity necklaces and we get to stay on the island for a while, right? Awesome!"

BUSINESS: Benztown And SBG On Inc's Fastest Growing List Again; Laura Gonzo Joins Tom Kent Radio Network; Win Win Week For Alpha Media Columbia, SC

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 –– Benztown, a global leader in radio imaging, voiceover, programming and jingles, announced today that Inc. magazine has named the company one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the third consecutive year. Benztown increased sales 305% since the start of 2011, placing it at number 1364 on this year’s list of 5,000 companies. Benztown is ranked as the 23rd Fastest-Growing Private Company in America out of the 59 Inc. 5000 companies in the Media sector.

For the second year in a row Inc. Magazine announced that Sun Broadcast Group has been named one of the fastest growing companies in America. Sun also received recognition as the fastest growing company in the broadcast radio industry and the 11th fastest growing company in all of media. Sun Broadcast Group CEO, Jason Bailey said “Making the list for a second year and being in the top 20% among some of the most incredibly innovative companies in this country is absolutely mind blowing." See complete list here - www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2015.

The Tom Kent Radio Network has placed industry vet Laura Gonzo over its affiliate relations department. Gonzo's resume includes stops at Premiere Radio Networks, DBC Radio Group and Senior Director of Affiliate Marketing for the Bob & Tom Show and most recently Dick Broadcasting's 'Two Guys Named Chris.'

Gonzo said, "In my long career in affiliate marketing, I have been fortunate to work with radio personalities who are talented, who are hard-working, and who are all-around great people. Tom Kent is all of these things and I'm thrilled to be part of his team." Kent added, "After very little debate, Ed Douglas punched me in the face and said "we must hire Gonzo". It's the one time I've actually thanked someone for punching me in the face. Laura Gonzo is the real deal, incredibly talented and fierce."

Nice week for Columbia’s Q93. First they take home three Star Awards at The South Carolina Broadcasters Association and Brendan Croghan flew to Chicago for Morning Show Boot Camp where he grabbed a Rising Star of the Year Award from ReelWorld. Q93. 5 PD Greg Pitt said, “We are so proud of all that Croghan has accomplished, and thrilled that he has been recognized for his talent, work ethic and character. He is the consummate team player and we couldn’t be happier for him.”

'Put Social First' On Reaching Millennials Says Zach Sang

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 –– According to Nielsen, radio is THE number one mass reach medium for Millennials, reaching 93% of adults 18- to- 34. For strategies on how to reach this coveted demographic, Westwood One turned to its own Millennial rock star, Zach Sang, the 22-year old host of the nationally-syndicated Zach Sang & The Gang. The energetic, social-savvy Sang, whose show airs weeknights on more than 55 stations nationwide.

While broadcasting his FM show, the Gang is pushing out content on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and via an online stream. According to Sang, in order to effectively reach Millennials, put “social first” and they will follow. In this week’s Westwood One blog, “guest blogger” Sang offers five insightful tips about reaching Millennials through radio. Read more HERE:

Sang will be appearing next at the Radio Show in Atlanta on October 1, as part of the panel “Five Things Programmers and Talent Need to Stop or Start Doing Immediately. For more info on Zach Sang & The Gang can contact Pamela Joaquin at pjoaquin@westwoodone.com or (212) 735-1743.

[LISTEN] 92.3 AMP NYC's Shoboy Plays Full Disclosure With Lawrence Brothers

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 –– EDM's Disclosure (brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence) sat down with 92.3 AMP Radio morning show hosts Shoboy and Nina of ‘Shoboy Show’ yesterday in New York to talk about working with Sam Smith again on their new single, “Omen,” and hitting the road.

The duo also played a game of “Full Disclosure,” where Howard and Guy were asked a question and had to answer straight up and honestly. Watch the full interview here. CAPTION: Howard Lawrence (far left) and Guy Lawrence (far right) of Disclosure - LISTEN HERE - PHOTO CREDIT: CBS RADIO

Radio's Bill Michaels Goes Full Pyramid With Ski Show Team

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 13TH, 2015 –– Bill Michaels, half of 97X Davenport's highly popular “Dwyer and Michaels” show apparently takes his water skiing seriously. Check out the above photo as he and family members, Donna Michaels and their 3 kids – Megan, Mallory and Zachary, perform with the Backwater Gamblers. letsmoveqc.com reports that Bill (shown inset on lower level position - see nifty arrow) and his family are avid water skiers with the QC’s Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team, as well as advocates for education regarding scoliosis, a spinal condition that has affected his family.

Michaels told the paper he's had fun watching his kids embrace the sport full-pyramid and surpass him (by a LOT). 'All three of my kids (Mallory, 16; Megan, 15; and Zachary, 11) can barefoot. The girls are currently working on swivel skiing and “around the boat” in addition to conventionals, trios and the ballet line (Jockline's staff are currently looking up all those terms) - Read complete article HERE