Dave Rickards Comes Clean On Mysterious 40 Day Absence

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– As Jockline Daily reported last week, devoted Dave, Shelly & Chainsaw listeners and industry fans alike, were relieved to hear after 40 days of mysteriously being off the Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw (DSC) show on 100.7 JACK, KFMB-FM San Diego that he would finally return this week. While fellow show mates, Ruth 66, Shelly Dunn, Chris Boyer, Dave, Emily Maguire & Chainsaw (shown l-r with Dave center) made no mention of his absence its management finally issued a statement last week saying he would return this week. According to UT San Diego on Monday's show he explained "I had a moment where I realized that my life was getting away from me. I switched from Vodka to hot tea, which is why there is a black flag flying half mast at Ketel One ... I had to take time off to start eating healthy and take control of my life; it was getting out of hand.” Rickards went on to thank his wife and fellow KFMB employees who filled in for him during his break, including Program Director Mike O’Reilly, KFMB 760’s Sam the Cooking Guy, and Channel 8’s Larry Himmel and Phil Blauer.

LEW DICKEY: Radio Broadcasters Are In The Audio Content Business

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey released a three page memo to is employees yesterday expanding on the recent partnership with Rdio, as well as its acquisition of Westwood One. "Digital technology has impacted virtually every aspect of our lives and perhaps nowhere as significantly as in the way we consume media," said Dickey. "In today’s digital world, Radio, Television and Newspapers have become Audio, Video and Text ... As radio broadcasters, we are really in the audio content business, distributing our local and national content to more than 90% of people in the United States for free on an ad-supported basis. This is a terrific model with high barriers to entry because you can’t start a radio station – you must buy an existing one. We believe our model is healthy and growing and we plan to continue to invest in broadcast assets." He added, Broadcast Radio is our company’s DNA, and it enables us to create some of the best audio content in the world. As technology evolves, we want to be able to distribute our content to consumers whenever, wherever and however they want to consume it," said Dickey. With regard to Rdio, he said "We will closely integrate them into our on-air and promotional strategies and will look to them as our worldwide digital distributor for our network content, including our recently announced acquisition of Westwood One-Dial Global. READ COMPLETE MEMO HERE

Congress Eyes Radio Royalties For Artists

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– In spite of growing progress between radio groups and record labels reaching royalty agreements, the long debate over how royalties should be paid when a song plays on the radio has re-emerged. According to USA Today, the primary battlefront is in Nashville, where performers, labels, songwriters, publishers and radio stations accustomed to working side-by-side have renewed their disagreement. After failing with a similar attempt in 2009, U.S. Rep. Mel Watt, D-N.C.(left), said the time for change has come. He plans to file legislation soon that would recognize performance royalties for artists and require broadcast companies to negotiate royalty arrangements with labels. "I've felt that it was unfair for AM/FM stations to use the works of artists to make money for themselves without paying the artists whose stuff they're using," Watt said. The radio industry strongly disagrees saying artists and labels effectively receive free promotion when their song is broadcast, and this marketing leads to consumers buying albums, concert tickets and merchandise. Adding to the debate is the emergence of Internet radio, which does pay out a royalty to artists and labels. Luke Bryan's (shown) 2012 hit song "Drunk on You," which has 223,889 spins on terrestrial radio and has been streamed 24.9 million times according to research provided by Nielsen BDS. Bryan and his record label Capitol Records were not legally entitled to the royalties generated by his radio airplay. David Macias, president of Nashville independent record label Thirty Tigers, worried that the trend of agreements between broadcast companies and record labels could have a chilling effect on independent music if the radio stations are more inclined to play songs produced by labels with which they have business deals. He said he supported Watt's pursuit of a law.

Second Radio Guy Shares The Stage Of 'Million Second Quiz'

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– As it turned out, Brandon O'Brien didn't walk away with Ryan Seacrest-type bucks, but at least he can say the stage wasn't limited to just one radio guy. That guy would be Brandon O'Brien (shown) of Norfolk's US106.1 who joined for a short, but eventful night on Monday night's 'Million Second Quiz," hosted by Ryan Seacrest. According to WGRZ TV, Brandon said "As soon as I got into the money chair, I literally soaked in the moment. The skyline, of course, you have the empire state building behind you and I just soaked it in the hourglass, Ryan Seacrest, the audience, the cameras, and I said look, there's nobody else in the money chair right now, but me and I own it and that was my moment." As for the question: "Which NHL Hockey team had won the most Stanley Cups with 24. And growing up in Buffalo, big Sabres fan. You know a lot of hockey history, and the answer was the Montreal Canadians. I was hoping he didn't know that, but he did." Brandon returns to middays and his program duties today in Norfolk.

MOTION: Longtime Programmer Mark Bolke Heads To RCS

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– Longtime programmer Mark Bolke has joined RCS to manage its corporate programming sales for the Americas and serve as National Software Sales Manager.\. Most recently he's served as VP/COO of A-Ware. Prior to A-Ware, he co-founded and was Executive Director ofRateTheMusic.com, served as PD of KDWB-FM/Minneapolis and KPKE-FM/Denver and Senior Associate for Bill Richards Radio Consulting. RCS President/CEO Philippe Generali said, "Having Mark join our sales team is a natural fit ... Mark's background in music scheduling will only strengthen our product and software development path." Bolke said, "By joining RCS, I can continue to share in the magic of programming and hopefully help stations gain higher ratings.

Blessings In A Backpack Receives More Than $170,000 To Feed Children

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that elementary school children who may otherwise go without meals are fed over the weekends, today announced results of a partnership with CBS Radio that will feed over 700 students in 12 communities across the country during the 2013-2014 school year. “No child should have to go hungry,” said Brooke Wiseman, chief executive officer of Blessings in a Backpack. “We are so thankful for the generosity and dedication of our partners, like CBS EcoMedia, that work to enhance Blessings’ impact and allow the program to reach a growing number of children across the nation.” Blessings in a Backpack works with volunteers across the country to collect and package backpacks full of food, distributing them on Fridays to children who qualify for the federally-funded National School Lunch Program. Blessings currently feeds more than 60,000 children across 43 states in over 500 schools. The $170,000 plus donation from CBS RADIO will be dedicated entirely to feeding children.

Newly Syndicated D.L. Hughley, Ann Compton & Steve Jones Talk Branding At Today's Radio Show

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– The 2013 Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), will feature ABC News Radio White House Correspondent Ann Compton, Syndicated Radio Host/Comedian D.L. Hughley and author Steve Jones today in a session titled "Tap Into Your Star Power and Build Your Brand." Mike McVay, senior vice president, Corporate/Programming for Cumulus Media and Cumulus Media Networks, will moderate. Hughley's standup comedy career successfully spans radio, television and film. His new radio program, The D.L. Hughley Show, is syndicated by Reach Media and launched last month in 39 markets, including Chicago, Cleveland, Nashville, Memphis, Detroit and New Orleans. Hughley has also hosted comedy shows on ABC, Showtime and CNN. He appeared in the film "The Original Kings of Comedy" and received a Peabody Award for the comedic documentary "D.L. Hughley: The Endangered List."

Jimi Hendrix's Final Interview To Air Tonight On Radio On Anniversary Of His Death

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2013 –– Hard to imagine it's been over 40 years since the death of Jimi Hendrix. Now comes word from TeamRock Radio that it will feature a half-hour exchange which took place just five days before great guitarist was found dead in 1970. According to The Telegraph, The half-hour exchange took place in London’s Cumberland Hotel five days before the iconic guitarist was found dead at an apartment in Notting Hill in 1970 at the age of 27. Keith Altham, the journalist who conducted the interview, saw Hendrix perform three days after he first arrived in England in 1966 and knew him for much of his final four years. Although Altham interviewed Hendrix eight times, he says in their final meeting he saw the musician was “rambling” and showing signs of ill health. "He had been going through a difficult period with drugs and stress and tension and the (new group) Band of Gypsys, which he had brought together, hadn’t quite come off as he’d hoped it would.” The interview will be broadcast on digital station TeamRock Radio during Nicky Horne’s Classic Rock Magazine Show at 6pm this evening. “We are delighted that Keith is allowing us to play this exceptional interview in full for all Jimi’s fans to listen to,” said Horne. “It will be quite an amazing moment.” PHOTO/Toniflap

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KDWB's Dave Ryan To Perform First On-Air Gay Wedding

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013 –– On the morning of Wednesday, September 18th, Dave Ryan will be performing the first on-the-radio gay ceremony live on 101.3 KDWB for Amie Meyer and Patty Tatosian. Dave Ryan of the Dave Ryan in the Morning Show on 101.3 KDWB announced on Monday, September 9th he would make a life changing announcement on Wednesday, September 11th at 7:20a.m. On Wednesday, September 11th, he announced that he had become legally ordained through the state of Minnesota and wanted to perform the first on-the-radio gay wedding. Many couples entered their names into the hat, and one couple was selected. Many Twin Cities Vendors immediately volunteered their services for the big event. Those vendors include: The Perfect Wedding Guide-www.weddingfairmn.com, Cake-Fifth Avenue Cakes, Rings-Arthurs Jewelers, Transportation-Total Luxury Limousine, Decorations-Midway Party Rental, Photography-Unique Moments Wedding Photography, Catering-Green Mill Catering, Honeymoon-Doubletree Hotel St. Paul, Floral Arrangements-Bachman's.

Jack Diamond Heads South For Mornings At Lite FM Miami

Market Vet Julie Guy To Co-Host

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2013 –– As we first reported yesterday, longtime Washington D.C. morning host Jack Diamond announced his return to radio yesterday to Lite FM Miami. He posted on his Facebook page: I am thrilled to say I have accepted a position with Lincoln Financial Media at "Lite-FM", Miami! My third time working with Don Benson! My 4th time at LFM/Jeff Pilot: KIMN (back in THE day!), 94Q Atlanta, KSON San Diego and now Lite-FM Miami. John Dimick is a great guy and tremendous programmer along with Rob Sidney our local OM/PD and Maureen Lesourd is a terrific GM!! We started Mix in Washington, DC together 24 years ago ... Thanks to Heather Cohen and Eric Weiss for all of their kind help." In a station release, Rob Sidney commented: "Jack Diamond is a master entertainer, engaging each listener over the air, in person and through all forms of interactive media," said Sidney, Director of Programming and Operations for WLYF. "His experience, showmanship and passion reflect the best of what Lite FM has built over four decades. And I'm thrilled to have Jack kicking off Lite's next era of success." Diamond follows Ellen Jaffe, who will now shift to PM drive. Market vet Julie Guy (shown right) will co-host. Diamond spent nearly 24-years at Cumulus WRXQ 107.1 FM in DC before exiting this past April

Record Vet Sharell Now In Stable Condition Following Brutal Attack

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013 –– In a follow up to our story yesterday, police are continuing to investigate the brutal stabbing of music industry vet, Jerry Sharell (shown) and his girlfriend in his home in Woodland Hills, CA. After being held hostage for nearly 3 hours by the woman's ex-husband, authorities say Sharell is now in stable condition in a Los Angeles hospital after receiving multiple wounds from a machete by his girlfriend's suicidal ex-husband. According to 89.3 KPCC Public Radio, the suspect, a 57-year-old Behnam Vasseghi of Woodland Hills, will be in court today and arraigned on attempted murder, LAPD spokesperson Sara Faden told KPCC. Officers say when they arrived, Vasseghi was holding the machete and was ordered to drop it. While being held hostage, Vasseghi would ask a question, and if he didn't like the answer, he'd cut the boyfriend on the neck," said Los Angeles Police Sgt. Alex Kim. He later turned a scalpel on himself and asked his ex-wife to witness his suicide, police said. He reportedly then slit his wrists.is wife passed away about a year ago," she said. "We're all hoping Jerry makes a full recovery and this didn't affect his vocal chords. He has the smoothest voice." PHOTO/Sharell

D.C. Radio Interrupts Programming For Shooting Coverage

Fresh FM's Collis Was Unable To Reach Boyfriend Who Works In Navy Yard For Nearly An Hour

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013 –– As most shows in the DC area were ending their morning shifts yesterday, news broke of the Navy Yard shooting. According dcrtv.com, DC's TV and radio news operations quickly interrupted its regular programming to provide live coverage of the shooting incidents at the Washington Navy Yard. Radio operations such as WTOP, WNEW, and WMAL quickly joined in. WTOP's website was apparently so overwhelmed with traffic they had to post "Due to the current events at the Washington Navy Yard we have replaced our home page with a live blog of the events to provide you with the latest news and to allow the site to function optimally." Over on WMAL, morning co-host Brian Wilson remained on the air well into the early afternoon, hosting coverage with late morning host Chris Plante, pre-empting Rush Limbaugh's show. Bill Hess, program director of WMAL, told dcrtv: "We also worked with our sister Cumulus station in Dallas - WBAP - to report more fully on the background of the alleged shooter, who apparently spent time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area." Meanwhile, over at CBS' Fresh FM, The Tommy Show's co-host Kelly Collis the news was especially difficult as for over an hour she was unable to contact her boyfriend who works in The Navy Yard. She tells Jockline Daily, 'My young children go to school in DC proper and there was consideration of city wide lockdown of the schools. Thankfully my boyfriend was safe but not being to get a hold of him was terrifying. He rang into the show this morning to say that yesterday he was en route to work and still waiting to hear from some of his colleagues on their status as not all the victim names had been released.

Unsolved Murder Of Radio Host To Be Subject Of 'America's Most Wanted'

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013 –– Nearly a year and a half after the tragic murder of New Jersey radio host, April Kauffman, the case remains unsolved. April's daughter, Kimberly, told NBC 10 News, “I never expected to be at this point at this stage. I really thought that we would actually have some closure at this point and it’s really difficult.” Kauffman, 47, a popular local radio host and veterans advocate was found shot dead in the bedroom of her Linwood, N.J. home on May 10, 2012. Authorities said after the killing they didn’t believe it was random. But no suspect or person of interest has ever been named in the case and most recently prosecutors said they lacked sufficient evidence in the case. Kimberly recently got in contact with a friend’s friend at America’s Most Wanted and the national website agreed to run Kauffman’s unsolved murder. Peck hoped that the national exposure on AMW.com would bring a break in the case. “Maybe this can bring the tip that can help solve this horrific murder.”

MOTION: Heather Collins Moves To Middays On CBS Las Vegas Duo; Jon Manley Rises To APD At X107.5; Derrin Woodhouse To Named To National Entertainment Director Post At CCME

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMEBER 17TH, 2013 –– CBS Radio Las Vegas announced a number of moves. First up, current Mix 94.1 night host, Heather Collins (shown) is moving to middays effective immediately. She replaces former midday host, Heather Converse, who is moving to Houston, Texas to be closer to family. With the move, programming head, Charese Fruge moves current Mix 94.1 and X107.5 part-time on-air personality, MJ (Nicole Cherry) to take over as night host. But wait, there's more: KXTE Fruge also announces the promotion of current weekday afternoon host and music director, Jon Manley, to Assistant Program Director effective immediately. –––––– Derrin Woodhouse has joined CCME where he'll take on the newly created position of National Entertainment Director for National Programming Platforms. Derrin will assist with the planning and executing of our ever expanding number of events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Pool Party, Album Release Parties, B2B events and more. He will be based New York City and will report to Darren Pfeffer. Until recently, Derrin was Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at VEVO, where he created and produced hundreds of events. Prior to that, he was Director of Integrated Marketing at BET, and Entertainment Marketing Manager at Time Inc.¹s Style & Entertainment Group. –––––––––
KIRO-FM/Seattle has announced the addition of The Tom and Curley Show from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Curley is the former longtime host of KING-TV's "Evening Magazine."

Thousands Turn Out For Launch Party Of Michael Vey 3: Battle Of The Ampere Hosted By 97.1 ZHT's Frankie & DB

Published By Glenn Beck's Mercury Ink

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013 –– Jockline Daily readers may recall last year's story on 97.1 ZHT/Salt Lake City's Frankie & Danger Boy getting a mention in Michael Vey's international bestseller, 'The Prisoners of Cell 25,' (below). Evans is big fan of the show and last week the radio duo hosted the official launch of his 'Michael Vey 3: The Battle of The Ampere.' As the photo above will attest, it drew thousands last Friday. Set for release today, it's published by Mercury Ink, the book division of eight-time No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Glenn Beck’s multimedia production company, Mercury Radio Arts, Inc. According to theblaze.com, “At times they were so loud that you couldn’t hear the program. The day after the show I began hearing from parents, thanking us for giving their children such a remarkable day. One mother Facebooked that her son told her it was ‘the best day of his life.’ Two parents with autistic children said how grateful they were that their children had Michael Vey to hold on to.” Somewhere way back in the crowd photo are Frankie and DB. When Jockline Daily reached out to congratulate the show on its HUGE launch party and article in The Blaze, they joked "Of course, we didn't even get a mention." CHECK OUT MORE INFO HERE

Ted "The Golden Voice" Williams To Narrate Film On Plight Of The Homeless

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013 –– Ted Williams, the former radio guy turned homeless who rose to fame following a YouTube video, has certainly experienced his share of ups and downs. But it was nice to see him featured yesterday on TV's Access Hollywood looking as if he's finally on the right track for good. He told hosts Billy Bush and Kit Hoover “Now, I’m really ready. I’ve been sober two years, three months and 17 days… I’m really trying hard. I’m doing really well. I’m surrounding myself with great people. I’m going to a lot of 12 step meetings, I’ve got a sponsor.” This path has apparently led to him now narrating a new movie about the plight of other homeless individuals. Even he is surprised by his success. “I thought all of this was going to just last for a week,” he said looking back on his success, which includes a book, a charity, numerous voiceover jobs and now narrating the documentary, “Houseless.” As most will recall, after appearing on the “Dr. Phil Show” in 2011, an incident with one of his daughters led to the police taking Ted into custody (although, not charged). As for his latest project, “Houseless,” Ted told Billy and Kit it shows “the real side of homelessness.” PHOTO/screen grab Access Hollywood

Popular Boise Host Big Jack Armstrong Returns To The Air Following Stroke [VIDEO]

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2013 –– After suffering a stroke back in May, local radio icon Big Jack Armstrong is returning to his show this Thursday according to ktvb.com. Reportedly, Armstrong's stroke was centered in the part of the brain that controls speech and left him unable to speak properly. Four months later, Big Jack is back and has been cleared to return to the air. He credits his rapid recovery to this medical team, his family, and most of all the support and prayers of his listeners and the community. He'll return on a station he purchased earlier this year, 1380 AM. WATCH VIDEO

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