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Andy & Gina Named New Morning Hosts For 100.3 The Sound L.A. As Mark Thompson Exits

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THE MOUTH, AUGUST 3RD, 2016 –– Entercom announced yesterday that Mark Thompson (top left), host of the “Mark in the Morning” show on Entercom’s 100.3 The Sound, will hand over the reins to his former co-hosts, Andy Chanley (center) and Gina Grad (left). His final “Mark in The Morning” program on KSWD-FM will be today, Wednesday, August 3, from 6 to 10 AM. 7Beginning on Thursday, August 4, 100.3 The Sound’s morning drive time show will be called “Andy & Gina in the Morning.” While keeping some of the most popular features of “Mark in The Morning,” the new program will devote more airtime to playing music.

Mark first rocketed to fame as half of the popular “Mark & Brian” morning team, first on WAPI-FM in Birmingham, Alabama, and then on KLOS-FM in Los Angeles from 1987 to 2012. “Doing ‘Mark In The Morning’ was the best job I’ve ever had and the best staff I’ve ever worked with. We did it right, and I will always be proud of that. The Sound has decided that they need to play more music in the morning, and that’s not really the type of show I do." In the 7near future, Mark plans to launch a syndicated weekend show on The Sound called “Cool Stories in Music,” in which he takes a famous group or artist and, along with their timeless hits, tells the story behind the music that few people know – as only a storyteller like Mark can.

Andy Chanley and Gina Grad have both formerly served as co-hosts of “Mark in The Morning.” Chanley was the first DJ ever on The Sound during the station’s launch in 2008. Grad was recently named one of 10 “Rising Stars” of morning radio by ReelWorld and Morning Show Bootcamp. She also serves as “news chick” on the popular Adam Carolla podcast. Also staying on with the show is Katie Thompson (bottom left), Brian's daughter.

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Eric Taylor Takes Over Nights On WBBM-FM Chicago

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 3RD, 2016 –– CBS Radio Chicago's WBBM-FM (B-96) announced that Eric Tyler will be taking over nights from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight as he succeeds Jason Cage (R), who recently moved to host mornings at CBS 7Radio's WZMP-FM in Philadelphia. Todd Cavanah, CBS Radio Chicago's VP of programming, said "We are thrilled to welcome Eric and add another consummate radio professional to B-96's on-air lineup. The fact that he has an overwhelming, well-known passion for the market, CBS Radio Chicago and our radio station is an added bonus." According to bizjournal.com, Tyler is a native of Rockford, Illinois, with 15 years of radio hosting experience under his belt. He previously was an afternoon host for nine years at KBKS-FM in Seattle, Washington. He also has worked at radio stations in Charlotte, North Carolina; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Springfield, Missouri. His first day on the air will be Monday, August 9.

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PODCASTS: ESPN Goes 'True Crime' Route With Pin Kings 16-Podcast Series

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THE MOUTH, AUGUST 3RD, 2016 –– ESPN has launched one of its most ambitious storytelling initiatives ever with the multiplatform presentation of Pin Kings, the true story of two high school wrestling teammates and how their lives intersected into adulthood through drug trafficking, law enforcement and, ultimately, sports. Television, print, digital and audio content all will tell the same story but in formats that fit the specific audiences of each platform.

Pin Kings debuted Monday with the first of 16 podcast episodes offered daily and will culminate with a one-hour, prime-time SC Featured television special on Monday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Throughout August, the multiplatform presentation also will include a long-form feature in ESPN The Magazine, a digital treatment on ESPN.com, an advance airing on WatchESPN and the ESPN App and a preview of the television special in the weekly SC Featured segment on SportsCenter. Victor Vitarelli, senior coordinating producer, ESPN Features Unit. says, “This is new ground for us. We have never done an original programming cross-platform production of this magnitude.” Written and produced by ESPN The Magazine senior writer Brett Forrest and ESPN producer Jon Fish, Pin Kings tells the story of Alex DeCubas and Kevin Pedersen, co-captains of their high school wrestling team in Miami, whose lives took totally opposite turns. DeCubas became the biggest trafficker of Colombian cocaine on the east coast, while Pedersen became a DEA agent tasked with taking down the Colombian cartels and their American partners, which included his former teammate and friend DeCubas.

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Cumulus San Francisco Addresses SAG-AFTRA Employee's Concerns

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 3RD, 2016 –– Amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA negotiations, Cumulus San Francisco chose to address various concern expressed by employees. Justin Wittmayer, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Media-San Francisco says, “Recently, it has come to our attention that our KNBR SAG-AFTRA employees have been holding press conferences expressing their concern that KNBR is either not agreeing to wage increases, or is offering only very small increases, in the context of its union contract negotiations. While KNBR normally would not comment on these negotiations, it is important that our San Francisco business partners, clients, city officials and employees understand that such statements are completely false. In fact, during the last negotiation session, which included the assistance of a federal mediator, the company offered wage increases ranging from 3% to 16.3% depending on the pay and the position held by KNBR union members, which by any means are significant. The company has also offered other concessions, including paid vacation for KNBR's part-time employees, which is a benefit largely unavailable to part-time employees."

Wittmayer added, "Unfortunately, the union has responded with wildly unreasonable demands, including, without limitation: demands for immediate wage increases as high as 145%, total increases of nearly 153% and time off proposals that are completely unworkable. We greatly value all of our KNBR employees and are committed to reaching a fair agreement. We will continue to strive to reward the efforts of our KNBR employees, and look forward to receiving the next offer from SAG-AFTRA, for which we have been waiting since February, 2016.”

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EXECUTIVE ACTION: Donna Ballard Named Key Account Mgr. For Cumulus Birmingham

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 3RD, 2016 –– Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed radio marketing and sales veteran Donna Ballard to Key Account Manager for Cumulus Media-Birmingham’s six-station cluster. Ballard brings deep experience and market knowledge to Cumulus, with over 30 years in radio marketing and sales in the Birmingham market. Ballard joined Cumulus on October 10, 2016 from SummitMedia-Birmingham, formerly Cox Media Group stations.

“We are elated to have Donna join our team. She is an icon in the Birmingham radio market. Her experience, character, passion, work ethic and attention to detail are all beyond compare. This is a huge win for Cumulus Birmingham and will further bolster our position as a leader in this market.”

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NETWORKS: Benztown Adds 32 New Affiliates In July; Tom Kent Radio Adds Five More Stations; Saga's WHQG-FM Milwaukee Adds Envision's 'AudioChopShop

7THE MOUTH, AUGUST 3RD, 2016 –– Benztown announced that it added 32 new affiliates for in the month of July. WMGC-FM in Detroit signed on for the Benztown Rhythmic Library, and KPWR-FM in Los Angeles signed on for Benztown Rhythmic and Speaker Toyz libraries, while in Washington, D.C., WJFK-FM became a new Adrenaline Library affiliate, WSHE-FM in Chicago signed on for the Benztown AC library, KTCT-AM in San Francisco became a new Benztown Voiceover affiliate, and WNFN-FM in Nashville became a Benztown CHR Library and Custom Imaging affiliate.

7July was a hot month for The Tom Kent Radio Network as well, as it announces its affiliation with five new radio stations! they include Classic Hits WFTA 101.9 FM Tupelo, MS; Leighton Enterprises Classic Hits KRIV 101.1 FM La Crosse-Winona adds " ltimate Party" Saturday nights and "Classic Hits Countdown" Sunday's 5P-10P; Commonwealth Broadcasting AC WOVO 106.3 FM Bowling Green, KY adds "TK AC Live" Monday through Friday evenings 7P-12A; Talking Stic k Communications Classic Hits WRSW 107.3 FM South Bend, IN adds "Music Magazine" Monday through Friday 6P-12A, "Jackie Newton" 12A-3A and "Steve Kent" 3A-6A both Monday through Friday; and Alpha Media Hot AC WMYB 92.1 FM Myrtle Beach adds "Totally 90s Now" Saturday nights 7P-12A.

--Envision Networks® announced that Saga Communications’ WHQG-FM/Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the newest affiliate of AudioChopShop, the comprehensive web-based imaging and production elements library that can be accessed 24/7 at audiochopshop.com. - For more info, contact Amber Wade at 216-831-3761 or amberw@envisionradio.com.

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[WATCH] 103.7Play Richmond's Melissa Chase And Jack Lauterback Take Over Local TV Station's Instagram

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 3RD, 2016 –– CBS6 TV Richmond posted, "It’s summer and we are taking the day off from Instagram. Instead, we invited our friends Melissa Chase and Jack Lauterback to step in and show you what the world of radio show hosts is like." In the process, they allowed the duo to share what the world of a radio host is really like? "Do you think they lip sync to the songs or wear wigs and dance to the music?" they quipped.

During #CBS6TakeoverTuesday, CBS 6 will be picking people from the community all summer long to host our Instagram account, and at the end of the summer, you vote for who had the best #CBS6TakeoverTuesday. The winners will pick an organization and CBS 6 will donate money to that group. Chase and Lauteback chose the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center if they win. Melissa said because “they are an incredible organization and do so much for the downtown community, helping to bring the arts to the inner city.” WATCH HERE

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Jerry Doyles Services Update Announced

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 2ND, 2016 –– Syndicated host, Daliah Wachs shared with Jockline that Jerry Doyle's family will be holding memorial services for the longtime talk host in Vernon, NJ this weekend. Viewing and Memorial Services on Friday (08/05/16) from 2PM-4PM and 7PM to 9PM at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Vernon, New Jersey Mass on Saturday (08/06/16) at 10AM or 11AM (exact time is TBD) at the St. Francis de Sales Church in Vernon, New Jersey.

Wachs added that Brad Silvers, Jerry's producer said many of his listeners in Vegas asked about a memorial here, so they've started planning a tribute, said Brad. One of Doyle's close friends is securing a venue and is working on the event and line up.

Wachs said, "The loss of Jerry Doyle affected so many of us, more than we can count, and many of his listeners and colleagues have reached out to show love and support. Those who can travel or will be in Las Vegas mid September are invited to speak if they wish. They can contact me to let me know they're availability. Those who cannot attend are invited to make a short tribute video to be played if they wish. I can be reached at doctordaliah@hotmail.com to discuss further details.

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7Another Former Female Fox Host Points Finger At Roger Ailes; Fallon Does Globes

 

7Jimmy Fallon To Host 'Golden Globes'

Shannon Doherty Says Her Breast Cancer Has Spread

Another Former Fox Host Points Finger At Roger Ailes

Cowell, Mandel, Klum, Mel B Return To NBC's AGT Next Season

Amazon Planning headphones That Know When Someone Says Your Name

Kelly Ripa Announces Next Batch Of Guest Co-Hosts

Rihanna Goes Warrior On Cover Of 'W'

HIDE THE CHILDREN: Lea Michelle Bares All For 'Women's Health' UK

Happy Birthday Tony! Bennett Turns 90

UH OH: 'Empire' Star Bein Sued By Former Manager

Charles Barkley Hosting Show Called 'Race Card'

[WATCH] Vanilla Ice Flips Out At Airport

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iHeart/Premiere Extends With Rush Limbaugh Show

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 2ND, 2016 –– iHeartMedia announced today has renewed and extended its partnership with Rush Limbaugh, the most-listened-to national radio talk show host in America. Specific terms were not announced, but the long-term, multi-platform agreement reflects The Rush Limbaugh Show's status as the top program in Premiere Networks' industry-leading talk lineup of nationally-syndicated properties, including continuous growth and strong performance in both revenue and OIBDAN. Limbaugh will continue to host The Rush Limbaugh Show, which broadcasts weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. ET on more than 600

“After 28 fulfilling years, I seriously considered moving on to something else, but Rich (Bressler) and Bob (Pittman) were very persuasive,” said Limbaugh. “I'm thrilled to be continuing. And I really want to be on the air if the Russians find Hillary's emails.” “As Rush celebrates his 28th anniversary in national syndication, his commitment to broadcasting excellence has never been more evident,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “The Rush Limbaugh Show is stronger than ever, experiencing continued ad sales growth and its highest audience levels of the past decade.” LISTEN TO 28TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW BELOW 1

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[LISTEN] Rush Celebrates 28th Anniversary On EIB

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THE MOUTH, AUGUST 2ND, 2016 –– "Folks, today we are starting our 29th year, said Premiere syndicated host Rush Limbaugh on yesterday's show. "This is our 28th anniversary being behind the Golden EIB Microphone." Rush added, "I actually feel blessed to have been able to do my lifelong dream. I mean, I wanted to be on the radio from age 8. And not only have I been blessed to be able to do it, but I truly have been blessed by having people like you as the audience. Because it's people like you that have made it all happen, made it possible. And I am aware of this daily."

And even after 28 years, Rush still thinks about each day's show on the way home, wondering it it was good as it could have been. " I go home sometimes feeling guilty that I had some really good stuff and didn't get to just because of the way things fell out in the day. And one of the things I have to constantly remind myself, is I know what I've got here. I mean, I know everything I've got as a result of the show prep that resulted in the show being put together here, but you don't. SEE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE

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MOTION: Alabama Joins Mason & Remy Show On Big 95.5 Chicago As Co-Host; Jim O'Brien Extends Longterm With WCSX Detroit; Dana Lundon Masucci Joins Lineup At WZZK Birmingham

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 2ND, 2016 –– Big 95.5, Chicago's New Country, announced that Alabama (top center) will join the Mason and Remy morning show. Most recently, Alabama hosted afternoons on the Big. Not surprisingly, Alabama is a Birmingham native and worked on-air in Norfolk, Detroit, Lansing and Fresno before joining BIG 95.5 in January 2015 .

“I am so excited for the chance to be on a great morning show and work with Mason and Remy who 7have become like brothers to me,” said Alabama. “ "Thanks to iHeartMedia’s EVP Programming Gene Romano and Vice President of Talent Development Dennis Clark for their support and this extraordinary opportunity.”

--Greater Media’s 94.7 WCSX-FM Morning Personality Jim O’Brien (top right) has renewed a multiyear deal in the Motor City. O’Brien joined Trudi Daniels as co-host of the morning show in December of 2013. Prior to that, he served as a long-time producer and on-air contributor at the station. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Jim,” said Steve Chessare, vice president and market manager of Greater Media Detroit.” He has played an important role in the success of the station and is a valuable part of our family.” “It's an honor being part of the WCSX family here in Detroit,” said O’Brien. “Thanks to everyone at Greater Media for making this possible for me and my family.”

-- Former Forever WOGY (Froggy) Jackson, TN morning co-host Dana Lundon Masucci has joined Summit WZZK/Birmingham for middays. Former stops include Detroit, Hartford and Madison. Masucci replaces former WZZK midday personality Chappel Fisher left the station last week.

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Howard 'Really, Really' Wants Hillary Clinton On His Show; "I Don’t Give A f--- About Emails And Scandals"

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THE MOUTH, AUGUST 2ND, 2016 –– His interviewing skills have been the recent subject in two separate lengthy articles in both The New York Times and The Washington Post. In both, he offered an appeal to Democrative Presidential hopefull Hillary Clinton to come on his show."I don’t give a f--- about emails and scandals," he says. "I don’t think I’d handle Hillary Clinton any differently than I would a musician," Stern told the Wapo's Geoff Edgers. "You think about politics. Who really would want to go through this scrutiny and the torture and the criticism? Now we see it on Twitter. Everyone’s getting bullied. But politicians have been getting bullied forever and I’m not so cynical. I certainly don’t believe that a young person goes into politics with the idea, I’m going to get rich. I think there is a desire to serve."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stern's people have reached out to the Clinton campaign, but so far, no luck. "And it would expose her to an audience that might not be thinking of voting for her," Stern told the paper. He adds that politics is not his thing. "‘Wow, as a human being how do you succeed?’ Don’t we all need to know how to succeed. This is a phenomenal story."

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RoverFest 2016 Draws 20,000 For Annual Festival

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THE MOUTH, AUGUST 2ND, 2016 –– RoverFest 2016, the annual festival thrown by syndicated radio show Rover’s Morning Glory, drew more than 20,000 people to Black River Landing in Lorain, Ohio on Saturday, July 31. For nearly 12 hours Rover fans chugged beer, snapped photos with the show, and took in musical acts including Chevelle, Ludacris, Bush, New Politics, and Jim Breuer and the Loud & Rowdy. Rover also held his annual Miss Morning Glory Calendar search, and put on a huge fireworks display. The show has always billed the event as a “party” instead of a concert, and is proud of the unique fusion of entertainment the day provides.

“We’re a talk show, on rock stations, that puts hip-hop artists on the bill every year,” said Rover. Cleveland-native rapper and actor Machine Gun Kelly, currently starring in Showtime’s Roadies, stunned the audience with an unannounced performance that had him hanging upside down from the stage roof. “Machine Gun Kelly and I set it up the night before over the phone,” said Rover. “He didn’t tell his people and I didn’t tell mine. We were the only two people who knew. The crowd went nuts!” The event has turned into the must-attend event of the summer, with Rover’s Morning Glory fans making the pilgrimage to Cleveland from as far away as Los Angeles, Louisville, New York, and even Australia. For those that could not attend the sold-out event, live video and audio of the entire festival was streamed on the show’s website at www.RoverRadio.com and on the RoverRadio mobile app. The stream attracted more than 350,000 views and served more than 3 million viewer minutes live.

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Hip Hop Returns To Portland With Alpha Media's 96-3

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Alpha Media Portland has announced a brand new station, WE 96-3! WE 96-3 (KWLZ-FM) is a Rhythmic CHR playing artists such as Drake, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and DJ Khaled. With the addition of WE 96-3, Alpha Media now expands to seven stations in Portland. WE 96-3 was created by Alpha Media VP, Programming, Phil Becker and narrated by Ebro Darden.

Becker commented, "Portland has been without a true Rhythmic CHR station since 2008 and WE believe the market deserves an authentic alternative. When looking at national trends, regardless of geography, some of the most in demand music in the world will be played on WE 96-3.”

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PRODUCTS: 100+ Radio Stations Now Using Futuri’s TopLine

THE MOUTH, AUGUST 2ND, 2016 –– In just six months since Futuri launched its new TopLine Sales Service, more than 100 radio stations have signed up to receive Futuri Media’s rapidly growing TopLine mobile app, desktop tool, and services, available on a barter basis. Among the major radio groups that rely on TopLine’s next-business-day capabilities such as unlimited customized sales research presentations, training and support including Cumulus Media, Entercom Communications, Hubbard Media, iHeartMedia, NRG Media, Steel City Media and Shamrock Holdings. Together, these client stations represent half of America’s top 10 markets and nine of the top 20 U.S. metros: Los Angeles, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston-Galveston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Phoenix, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Denver-Boulder. Many additional clients using TopLine are in the top 50 markets including St. Louis, Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, Kansas City and Nashville.

Inside the TopLine app, sellers can also access ‘Real-Time Category Trends,’ a view on what’s trending on social media pertaining to each of the top advertising sales categories. TopLine’s service also includes 24/7 access to a variety of sales training videos, ideal for new broadcast sales professionals entering the television and radio industries.” Get more info, HERE

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7Kesha Drops Suit Against Dr. Luke In California, But Not New York

 

7Kesha Drops Suit Against Dr. Luke In Calif. - Proceeds In New York

[WATCH] Justin Timberlake Snare First-Ever 'Decade' Award At Teen Event

Mark Cuban Among Other Celebrity Judges For 'Miss America 2017'

'Britany Spears Can't Remember Meeting Taylor Swift..but......

50 Cent To Make Chicago Super-Hero Series

Amy Whitehouse Charity Home Set Up For Recovering Female Addicts

Channing Tatum To Play Mermaid In 'Splash' Remake

Jon Benet Ramsey's Brother Breaks Silence With Dr. Phil

'America Sniper' Widow Joins Fox News As Contributor

UH OH: 'Extra' Not Happy About Mario Lopez Lobbying For 'Live' Co-Host Slot

Skip Bayless Getting Talk Show On Fox Sports

WATCH] Matt Damon Goes Monster-Hunting in First 'Great Wall' Trailer

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