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LiveXLive Media Acquires Slacker Radio For $50M; Names Andy Schuon President

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017 –– LiveXLive Media, Inc. has appointed Andy Schuon as president, effective immediately and has entered into a merger agreement to acquire Slacker Radio. "Andy joins us at a perfect time to lead this latest acquisition of Slacker Radio and direct the company overall," said Robert Ellin, CEO and chairman of LiveXLive Media. "Andy is an industry visionary with significant experience and deep knowledge of the media and entertainment landscape. He has a long-standing, proven track record of both driving and maintaining growth while achieving excellence and innovation at every level for some of the biggest music brands and media properties in the world." The aggregate purchase price of $50 million, consisting of cash and stock, is subject to adjustments as provided in the merger agreement.

Most recently, Schuon was involved in a group of acquisitions that included Fox's former Fuel TV network. He is the co-founder of REVOLT TV with Sean "Diddy" Combs and led both the development and rollout of the network across cable TV, social media, website and apps. Previously, Schuon held positions, including EVP and head of programming at MTV, VH1 and MTV2, CEO of two Universal Music Group companies, president of artist services at Ticketmaster/Live Nation, EVP/GM of Warner Bros. Records, president of programming at Infinity/CBS Radio and PD atKROQ-FM Los Angeles.

Connoisseur Launches Alt' Mod 102.3 New Haven, CT

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017 –– Connoisseur Alternative Mod 102.3 hits the airwaves today in New Haven CT at '10:23 am via translator W272DO. Former WFMX Boston PD, Keith Dakin, Reg. OM for Connoisseur/Connecticut, will handle programming duties for the alt outlet. Ed Oliveira and Christian Turnquist will serve as main hosts on the station.

"Choosing the Indie/Alternative format for 102.3 was an obvious choice because New Haven clearly wants a station focused on the last ten years of alternative music. Our team understands, lives, and supports the New Haven community. Moreover, this team has a deep passion for alternative music with years of combined experience in the format," said General Manager Kristin Okesson. Dakin explained, "There is so much music out there that people are streaming, going to see live, and buzzing about that isn't on the radio. Mod 102.3 will fill that void."

[WATCH] OKC Radio Host Owen Pickard Wins Guest Host Seat On 'TODAY'

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017 –– In case the latest 'Take A Seat' winner on the TODAY SHOW seemed like a natural, give thanks to his experience behind the mic at Tyler Media's 93.3 Jake FM Oklahoma City. Owen Pickard was Friday's TODAY SHOW viewer who won his seat as guest co-host it in 'Take A Seat Competition. According to TODAY, he was one of more than 500 submissions.

Pickard proudly took his seat after a drive with his wife, Kelcie, all the way from Blanchard, Oklahoma. Once on the set he seemed all too comfortable as he faked stealing his chair - at top he's shown with Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker and Jenna Bush.

Among the comments on Facebook following his appearance included: WATCH: Try not to fall in love with our TODAY’s Take a Seat contest winner, Owen!" WATCH HERE

Jake, who handles middays at the country outlet, also shared his reactions of he and Kelcie's visit to the Big Apple HERE

EVENTS: US99 Chicago's Stylz & Roman Lend Their Support To Irma Victims

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017 –– Stylz & Roman, morning hosts on US99 Chicago’s, asked listeners to lend their support to moms and families affected by Hurricane Irma through a series of diaper donation drives. Last week, US99 teams, led by Doug Stylz and Justin Roman, were on location at various area retailers collecting cases of diapers which will be driven to Florida and distributed to those in need. The collection events culminate with a call for those attending the Luke Bryan concert this Saturday, September 16 to “stuff a truck” outside Gate 5 of the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL.

“I couldn’t be prouder for US99 to be a part of this effort, as it is so close to our listener’s hearts,” said Todd Cavanah, CBS RADIO Chicago VP of Programming. “More than a million Chicagoans listen to US99 each week, and many of them are busy moms who can understand how a simple act of kindness can help so much when you’re faced with a life altering situation like we’ve just witnessed throughout Florida.”

The Broadcasters Foundation of America Raises $250,000 In Celebrity Golf Match

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017 –– The Broadcasters Foundation of America raised $250,000 to help broadcasters in need during its Celebrity Golf Tournament last week at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY. The annual event is one of the Broadcasters Foundation’s biggest fundraisers. This year, more than 150 broadcasters and celebrities came out in support of their colleagues, many of whom have experienced personal devastation and loss from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Among the many celebrity golfers were: Bruce Beck, WNBC-TV; Tina Cervasio, CBS Sports; Rachel Grant, actress and philanthropist; Jay Harris, ESPN; Otis Livingston, WCBS-TV; Karl Nelson, NY Giants; Lee Saltz, New England Patriots; Bill Smitrovich, film & television actor; John Starks, NY Knicks; Bob Wischusen, voice of the New York Jets, and more. Event Chair for 2017 was Leo MacCourtney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Katz Television Group. Sponsors included: title sponsor Evercore Wealth Management, ABC Channel 7, CBS Television, CBS Radio, NBC-Owned TV Stations & Telemundo Station Group, Eileen & Jack Connors, Jr., ESPN Radio, Empire Merchants, Flexjet, Norman Knight Charitable Foundation, Marketron, Nielsen, Putnam Investments, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and others. The Lee Iacocca Villa Nicola in Tuscany, which was donated by Ned and Kate Hentz, pulled in an additional $27,000 in auction. For more than 70 years, the Broadcasters Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to thousands of broadcasters and their families. To learn more or to donate, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org, or visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org.

[WATCH] Radio One Philly Hosts Directly Touched By Hurricane In St. Maarten

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017 –– WRNB 100.3 FM and loyal Philadelphia listeners welcome home Lady B (L), afternoon talent and DJ Touchtone (inset). With every right to stay home and recover physically and emotionally from their well-deserved vacation turned nightmare after living through Hurricane Irma while on vacation in St Maarten, the two came home to hit the air and thank listeners for their prayers and well wishes.

“These two somehow managed to make a personal tragedy, a testimony of hope for our listeners,” said Karen Vaughn, Operations Manager, Radio One Philadelphia. “We are so grateful these two radio treasures weren’t stripped from us. I’m blown away at their resilience and thrilled they both found peace in expressing their story on the air.” WATCH HERE

Twin-Cities Radio Host And Producer Tammy Raasch Passes Away At 40

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2017 –– Twin Cities talk show radio host and producer Tammy Raasch who worked as a legal assistant before making the move into radio in 2008 has passed away at young age of 40. Raasch was a talk show radio host and producer on “The Van and Cheryl Morning Show” on KS95 and the My Talk 107.1 midday show “The Donna, Marley and Tam Show according to The Star Tribune.

Raasch is survived by her parents, Gary and Sally Raasch, and siblings Amy Raasch, Jill Serbay, Molly Contos and John Raasch, along with several nieces and nephews.

2017 Emmy Winners List; Sean ...Spicer Calls It 'Largest' Ever

Complete List Of 2017 Emmy Winners

Sean Spicer Invades The Emmys; Declares It's Audience 'The Largest Audience - PERIOD!'

[WATCH] Kathy Griffin's Sister Passes Away Following Battle With Cancer

Meghan McCain to Leave Fox News Channel

Rosie O’Donnell’s Ex, Michelle Rounds, Dead Following Apparent Suicide

[WATCH] FBI Has Suspect In Kevin Hart Multi-Million Dollar Extortion Demand

After Label's C&D, White Nationalist Stormfront Radio Stops Using Johnny Cash

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NIELSEN: Classic Rock Rules Again In August; Why It Could Change In Sept?

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2017 –– With the release of Nielsen’s portable people meter (PPM) ratings for the August survey, it’s time to put a cap on the format of the summer analysis for this year. Classic Rock, for the second straight year, saw the most growth in audience share when comparing tune-in during the first five months of the year to June, July and August, the dog days of summer. In 2017, the race came down to Classic Rock and Classic Hits, which have become shoe-ins for the format of the summer crown over the past few years. It’s important to note that this distinction does not go to the format with the largest overall audience share (News/Talk). Rather, it goes to the format that sees the most growth during the summer months.

There were four formats in the race for format of the summer this year, with Classic Rock emerging on top again. When taking the long view, it’s clear that audiences gravitate to music from decades ago during the summer months when listening habits and routines change. And just as those summertime habits changed the way Americans listen to the radio, so do the events of the past few weeks, as major hurricanes have affected the Gulf Coast, Florida and the southeast. When the September PPM results become available in a few weeks, we’ll be keeping a close eye on news listening and radio usage with a particular focus on markets in Texas, Florida and beyond. The last time there was such a major hurricane storyline in America was in 2012, when Sandy moved up the East Coast and made landfall in New York. Along the way, the storm passed seven PPM markets from Washington to Boston, and in the first few days after Sandy hit New York, the radio audience in those northeastern markets jumped 50% as consumers turned to radio for information and updates. SEE REPORT HERE

BUSINESS: CBS Files Amended 8-K Form With SEC In Proposed Entercom Merger

CBS Expects To Complete Transaction During 4th Quarter Of 2017

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2017 –– The CBS Corporation filed an amended 8-K form this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission showing some revised dates in its proposed merger with Entercom. It states, "On September 13, 2017, CBS Corporation (the “Company” or “CBS”), CBS Radio Inc., Entercom Communications Corp., and Constitution Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Entercom, entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 2, 2017."

Amendment No. 2 adds, among other things, "the Merger Agreement can be terminated by either the Company or Entercom if the Merger has not been consummated as of January 31, 2018" It adds, "However, if as of January 31, 2018, the conditions to the closing of the Merger concerning the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the HSR Act, the approval of the FCC, the approval of Entercom’s shareholders and the absence of any law or order restraining, enjoining or prohibiting the consummation of the transaction have all been satisfied, CBS may not terminate the Merger Agreement due to the passing of the termination date of the Merger Agreement." The revised amendment states that "CBS expects to complete the transaction during the fourth quarter of 2017."

ON-AIR: Poet Taylor Takes Middays On WPGC 95.5 Wash. DC

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2017 –– CBS Radio, Wash, D.C.’s WPGC 95.5 announced that Poet Taylor will begin hosting middays, weekdays from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM beginning Monday, September 18. WPGC 95.5 celebrated its 30th anniversary in June and continues to be one of the most listened to stations in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Poet started her radio career at WERQ-FM in Baltimore after winning a station contest seeking to expand their talent roster. She served as the Executive Producer for the Joe Clair Morning Show on WPGC 95.5 in 2014 and was most recently the Segment Producer of Good Morning Washington on ABC-7 and hosted weekends on WPGC 95.5.

“I am so excited that Poet will be taking over midday fulltime for WPGC 95.5,” said Steve Davis, Vice President of Programming, CBS RADIO Washington, D.C. and Program Director of WPGC. “Poet has been an incredible advocate for WPGC in her part-time role. She is excellent on-air, understands social media and loves the DMV. I have no doubt she will be a great success in middays!”

FORMATICS: KQHN-FM Moves To Hot AC In Shreveport

THE MOUTH, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2017 –– Cumulus Media announces that KQHN-FM in Shreveport launched this week as The All New Q97.3 Starting Monday, September 18, The Bert Show will kick off weekday mornings from 6am-10am on Q97.3, followed by The Shawn Dion Show in Afternoon Drive from 3pm-7pm, with Adam Bomb rounding out the daily lineup from 7pm-12am Midnight.

Cody Welling, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Media-Shreveport/Bossier City, said: “Q973 uniquely positions our group of radio stations in Shreveport and Bossier City to match our diverse community and culture, which we so proudly serve.”Chip “The Fat Man” Arledge, Operations Manager, Cumulus Media-Shreveport/Bossier City, said: "We're thrilled to offer a focused and compelling product that focuses on the musical tastes and lifestyle of some beautiful people in our marketplace that have long been ignored and underserved. I'm confident The All New Q97.3 will be a great complement to our listeners' busy lives."