Details Coming Soon On Hubbard Radio's 'Pre-Game Party' At  Talentmasters' 36th Annual MSBC 36 San Diego  'I Missed You:' Rich Shertenlieb Returning To Mornings In Boston On iHeart's 100.7 WZLX THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - After his much publicized decision last November to exit from Boston's extremely popular Toucher & Rich Show on Beasley's 98.5 The Sports Hub. Rich Shertenlieb yesterday announced he'll soon be hosting “The Rich Shertenlieb Show” on Classic Rock 100.7 WZLX. With the heading: 'Hey Boston, I Missed You!, he posted on social: “Hey Boston, it’s Rich Shertenlieb and boy does it feel good to talk to you again because I have missed the living hell out of you,” he said in a message on the station Monday. “And it feels even better to finally announce that coming soon, The Rich Shertenlieb Show will be debuting right here on Boston’s Classic Rock 100.7 WZLX." The news followed an earlier report that WZLX's lontime hosts Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford were leaving. The duo had helmed the morning show several months after co-host Kevin Karlson died unexpectedly. In a recorded on-air message, the station announced: "First and foremost, we'd like to thank Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford for all the laughter, wild stories, and fun moments they have brought to Boston morning radio over the years. We truly appreciate them. With that said, we have decided to close that chapter of WZLX." The station later announced it was launching “The Rich Shertenlieb Show” in mornings. The show’s co-hosts will be revealed over the next couple of days. “After careful consideration, it was our decision to bring you, the loyal WZLX listener, a new show to take us into the future,” the station’s message stated. “We will debut this new show soon. Stay tuned to WZLX for more details today.” Shertenlieb left Beasley's 98.5 The Sport's Hub morning show in November after a longtime run with Fred Toucher. In Shertenlieb’s announcement on social media, he wrote that “non-competes are the worst and should be totally illegal.” We're told the rest of Shertenlieb's cast members will be announced in the coming days.     LABF Unveils Its 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Award Recipients THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will recognize distinguished industry leaders for lifetime achievements during the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. The annual event will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City. The ceremony is presented by the LABF, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past, reflecting the present, and informing the future. The 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts honorees include: AL ROKER (Third from right) Weather and Feature Anchor, TODAY and Co-Host, 3rd Hour of TODAY CHRISTINE BARANSKI (TL) Two-time Tony and Emmy Award Winning Actress MIKE MCVAY (C) President McVay Media Consulting PATSY SMULLIN (TR) President and Owner California Oregon Broadcasting, Inc. STEPHEN A. SMITH (Second from right) Star of ESPN NY Times Best Selling Author Creator and Host of The Stephen A. Smith Show STEVE JONES (Second from left) President and Chief Executive Officer Skyview Networks WENDY MCMAHON (Third from left) President and Chief Executive Officer CBS News and Stations & CBS Media Ventures (CMV) “This event celebrates the ‘innovators and trailblazers in the media industry,” said LABF Co-Chairs Heidi Raphael and Jack Goodman. “We are absolutely thrilled to pay tribute to and honor these outstanding individuals for their many contributions in broadcasting and American Culture.” Returning as emcee, 2018 Giant honoree, Bill Whitaker, correspondent, 60 Minutes, CBS News. For complete details contact BJ Corriveau, 2024 Giants of Broadcasting Event Producer at bjcorriveau@giantsofbroadcasting.org or go to www.tvradiolibrary.org.     The 11Th Annual iHeartCountry Festival Recap From The Moody Center in Austin THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - The eleventh annual iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One celebrated Country music’s hottest artists including Jason Aldean, Keith Urban (shown), Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes on May 4 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Hulu was the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed exclusively to all Hulu subscribers at no additional cost. iHeartCountry radio stations also broadcasted the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 4. The Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival featured performances from Riley Green, Chris Lane, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke, Chase Matthew and Kelsey Hart. Highlights from this year’s festival include: Old Dominion kicked off the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival with an electric performance of some of their biggest hits. iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, Bartesian, Coffee Toppers Cold Foam, Crown Royal, Curb Records, INFINITI, JCPenney, M&M'S, St Jude Children's Research Hospital®, Straight Talk Wireless, and [ yellow tail ].iHeartCountry stations reach more than 100 million country listeners every month, making it the largest Country radio group in America. Photo/Todd Owyoung for iHeartRadio   John E. Kage Named Program Director of 93.3 The Bull/KUBL Salt Lake City THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - Cumulus has appointed John E Kage as Program Director of Salt Lake City Country station, 93.3 The Bull/KUBL-FM. Kage is originally from Minnesota and started his radio career in the Twin Cities at KDWB-FM. A veteran multi-format Program Director most recently at KWBL-FM (Country) and KDHT-FM (CHR) in Denver, CO. Patrick Reedy, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Salt Lake City, said: “After an exhaustive search to replace Travis Daily, who is transitioning to WSM-FM and WKDF-FM, we were thrilled that John E Kage threw his hat in the ring. We’re confident he has the skill set, knowledge, and tenacity to take KUBL to the next level.” Chris Hoffman, Operations Manager, Cumulus Salt Lake City, commented: “John’s passion for Country music and love of the Mountain West lifestyle make him a perfect fit for Utah.” John E Kage remarked: “Thank you to Brian Phillips, John Dimick, Pat Reedy, Chris Hoffman and Travis Daily for putting their faith in me. I’m excited to join this incredible team and keep the momentum going at KUBL. Utah is one of my favorite places in America and being right next door to my home state, Colorado, I couldn’t have written a better script.”     Public Radio Techsurvey 2024 Station Registration Is Now Open THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - Jacobs Media and Public Media Content Collective (PMCC) are proud to announce the opening of station registration for Public Radio Techsurvey 2024 (PRTS) with its new partner, National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB), on board for the first time in this 16th annual iteration. PRTS 2024 will provide fresh data on alternative ways consumers are using your station – smart speakers, mobile apps, the connected car, podcasting – all sectors that hold the key to radio’s future. This year’s study will also freshly delve into public radio shows and personalities to gain a sense of their relevance and popularity. In addition, PRTS 2024 will explore how public radio’s news image and reputation, along with its levels of trust and transparency, are holding up post-pandemic. There will once more be a focus on “local,” and the importance listeners place on public radio’s role in providing local news and community information. Public radio’s fundraising efforts will also continue to be a focus with an eye towards what can be done to make fund drives more “listenable.” This year’s study will also again dive into, and track last year’s data on, Artificial Intelligence (AI) – ChatGPT, deepfakes, etc. – and how public radio listeners perceive its personal and societal impact. “There’s no question public radio is at an inflection point facing myriad challenges at this time,” notes Fred Jacobs, president of Jacobs Media. “P1 listening in most markets has fallen off, with PRTS 2024 the perfect opportunity to answer key questions about changing needs in a contentious election year when both news and music-formatted stations can deliver a great service. We are excited to work with PMCC and NFCB to provide research guidance with our 16th annual study.” For more information on how public radio stations can participate and register, please visit https://jacobsmedia.com/register-prts2024/ . The deadline for registration is Thursday, June 6th. Please reserve your spot now.     SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio Channel Airing Special Programming Throughout May in Observance of Mental Health Awareness Month THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - SiriusXM announced that Doctor Radio (ch. 110) will observe Mental Health Awareness Month with a series of specials airing throughout May. The content will also air on Mental Health Radio (ch. 779). The coverage started today at 10 – 11 am ET, with Doctor Radio featuring interviews from the floor of the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting, connecting listeners to the latest news from global experts in mental health. Dr. Pantea Farahmand (“About Our Kids”) hosted and was joined by Dr. John Renner, Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University and a pioneer in the field of treating addiction; and Dr. Smita Das, Chair of the Council on Addiction Psychiatry at the American Psychological Association (APA). The following Monday, May 13, Doctor Radio will broadcast a two-hour live town hall from SiriusXM’s New York City headquarters. An expert panel of five psychiatrists/psychologists from the channel will take part and will each discuss their specialties, with topics including the use of psychedelics, treating PTSD, the future of cannabis as a medical tool, anxiety, depression, tantrums in kids, and more. The doctors will also take calls from listeners around the country who can directly seek advice, including anonymously if they prefer. On May 20, Doctor Radio will do a deep-dive on various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, with a two-hour special hosted by Dr. Jonathan Whiteson (“Rehabilitative Medicine”). The show will cover the latest treatments, including those in development, as well as managing symptoms and advice for caretakers. A 24-hour marathon of mental health-focused content will also air on Doctor Radio and Mental Health Radio (ch. 779) on Monday, May 27.     Radio And Seattle Seahawks Field Host, Carla Marie, Launches Candid Podcast "My Breast Explant Journey" THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - Carla Marie, host of The Carla Marie & Anthony Show and former member of the iconic Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, has launched a brand new podcast series, "My Breast Explant Journey." This groundbreaking podcast promises to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for individuals navigating the often complex and emotional journey of breast explant surgery. Drawing from her own experiences and challenges, Carla Marie opens up about recent health complications, her decision to undergo breast explant surgery and invites listeners along with her on the journey. “I publicly shared the entire process of getting implants when I was a member of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show in 2013, so it only felt right to share the process of removing them.” says Carla Marie. “So many women are sick with Breast Implant Illness symptoms. I am hoping to shed light on this issue and help women understand they are not alone.” "My Breast Explant Journey" is available as a special series on The Morning Show Podcast’s feed an distributed by Gemini XIII across all major podcast platforms. Listeners can also follow Carla Marie on social media or visit the official podcast website page.     MSBC 36's Legendary 'Battle Of The Bits' Now Open For Pre-Event Entries* THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - For those attending this year's Morning Show Boot Camp 36 San Diego, entries are now being accepted for the legendary 'Battle of The Bits' competition. Just click on the entree form below for details including a summary of your bit or idea along with supporting audio/video. Important: Supporting Audio/Video of Your submission should not be longer than 1-minute (00:60) or require added production. We'll select the top 10 finalists** to present their bits on stage (and audio/video will be played) live for our judges and the audience. Judges (Shown above) will pick their favorite bits/ideas based on a scoring sheet, and the winner will receive the top prize. New to MSBC 36 will be our Round 2: Rapid-Fire Ideas. Audience members will get a chance to come up and submit their bits/ideas for the rapid fire round. They'll each get 1 minute to describe their idea or bit for a chance to walk away with one of two special cash prizes. Ideas can include those from on-air, social media or a special event.  Send us your bits below and then join us Thursday, August 8th 2024 in San Diego for Battle of the Bits - **You must be present to win! Click HERE For Submissions. MSBC 36 is set for Aug. 8-10 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego - Click HERE To Register. MSBC 36 Battle of The Bits 2024 is sponsored by Wise Brother Media.   Must See Looks From Met Gala; FGL House Nashville Shuttered   Every Must See Look from the 2024 Met Gala ... Demi Lovato Returns After 'Terrible’ Experience At The Event 8 Years Ago Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Beef: Who Won ‘Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun’ Docuseries Coming to Discovery+ in U.K. Florida Georgia Line's FGL House In Nashville Becomes First Celebrity-Themed To Fall Miss Usa Noelia Voigt Suddenly Resigns, Urges People To Prioritize Mental Health Tom Selleck Risks Losing California Ranch with Cancelation of 'Blue Bloods'  Yellowstone Star Tease Update On Sequel Series Casting Plans Al Roker Misses 'Today' Show as His Dog Undergoes Emergency Surgery The First Image of David Corenswet’s Superman Arrives Online Photo/Netflix SHARE JOCKLINE WITH A COLLEAGUE -  CLICK HERE       Randi And Rice Take Mornings At Sunny 95 Columbus; Gordo Joins Mix 107.9 For Mornings THE MOUTH, MAY 6TH, 2024 - Columbus Radio Group's Sunny 95 and Mix 107.9 has announced new show members to follow Stacy McKay and Dino Tripodis on Sunny 95’s morning show, and Andre Styles Friedrich on Mix 107.9’s morning show reports NBC4. “It’s going to be ‘Sunny 95, the station that plays good music and puts you in a good mood,'” said Todd Markiewicz, president and GM of Columbus Radio Group, said. Markiewicz said the new talent acquisitions were brought in to “rejuvenate and energize” the station. Joining Sunny 95 are Randi and Rice in the Morning, which includes former 99.7 The Blitz co-host Randi Rasar (L) and Columbus newcomer DJ Rice (TR). Rasar expressed her excitement, saying, “I just want to bring entertainment to the morning, I want to brighten everyone’s day and make everyone laugh,” Rice, coming from a sister station in Maine, is new to Columbus, but said he looked forward to coming to the city, especially as a huge sports fan. “Just so excited to be in a place where there’s so much happening and be able to interact with that community where everything’s happening,” Rice said. Meanwhile, Gordo (BR) joins Mix 107.9 Taking over Mix 107.9 in the morning is “Gordo,” or Gordon Hultengren, from South Bend, Ind. Like Rice, Gordo said he’s also a big sports fan, which is part of what made Columbus appealing to him. Gordo, or Gordon Hultengren, will take over as the new morning host on Mix 107.9.   Tori Dunn Named Morning Co-Host And Promotions Director At 103/KATM-FM Stockton-Modesto THE MOUTH, MAY 6TH, 2024 - Cumulus Media has appointed Tori Dunn as Promotions Director and Co-Host of the Morning Show on Stockton-Modesto, CA, Country station, Kat Country 103/KATM-FM. Dunn previously served as Marketing Director for Cumulus Boise and was Midday Co-Host on Cumulus Boise Country station Kissin 92.3/KIZN-FM. She was also Marketing Director for Entercom Seattle, WA, and was Director of Marketing and Promotions for Hubbard Broadcasting in Seattle. Patty Hixson, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Stockton-Modesto, CA, said: “I’m very pleased to welcome Tori to the team. She brings proven marketing experience to our stations as Promotions Director and will be a terrific addition to Kat Country’s morning show.” Richard Perry, Operations Manager, Cumulus Stockton-Modesto, commented: “We are happy to welcome Tori back to Cumulus Media and to our stations in Stockton-Modesto. Her established skill set and talents make her a great fit for these roles.” Dunn commented: "Looking for the perfect opportunity is a lot like looking for love - it finds you when you least expect it. I'm beyond grateful to Program Director Andy Winford for giving me the opportunity and I'm excited to get ingrained into the Kat Country 103 morning show with DJ Walker and Jaimee Lee!"   Dustin 'Haze' Monroe Takes PM Drive And APD Posts At Z107.7 St. Louis THE MOUTH, MAY 6TH, 2024 - Dustin 'Haze' Monroe has been named Assistant Program Director & PM drive personality for iHeart's Z107.7 St. Louis'. He will report to John Beck, Market President for iHeartMedia St. Louis and Indianapolis. “Haze is an amazing personality who electrifies every event or show that he appears in. Having held major on-air positions in St. Louis, including here at Z-107.7, Haze has a close relationship with this city and the people in it. We are so excited to welcome him back!” said John Beck. Haze is a long-time radio veteran. He began his career at KJCK in Kansas. Since then, he has been at radio stations in Dallas, Austin, Virginia Beach and now back to his home in St. Louis. “Wow. 18 years ago, I left the East Coast to come back to the Midwest to work at the legendary Z 107.7. Since then, I have built a life in St. Louis and call the city my home. My son was born and raised here, I have deep relationships and I wouldn’t want to be in any other city. I am honored to be back. It’s time to make some noise in afternoon drive again!” said Haze.   Ashley McIntyre Rises Local Sales Manager At Beasley's Las Vegas Cluster THE MOUTH, MAY 6TH, 2024 -Beasley has promoted Ashley McIntyre to Local Sales Manager at the company’s Las Vegas-based radio properties. She officially began her new role on May 1, 2024. McIntyre most recently spent the past 11 years serving as a Senior Account Executive at the station. She began her radio career at Jack FM in Dallas, where she gained valuable experience and a love for the industry. “I am a huge fan of promoting within our company and providing our team members with new opportunities,” said Vice President and Market Manager, Michael Cutchall. “Ashley has been with Beasley for eleven years and has excelled in both broadcast and digital sales. She has earned the right to take on this new challenge and contribute her multiple talents to the success of our organization.” “Working for Beasley Media Group has allowed me some amazing opportunities over the years,” said McIntrye. “I am excited about this new journey as the local sales manager here in Las Vegas. I look forward to taking on this leadership role, working closely with our team, and helping with the success of our group in an impactful way.”   Sarah Weaver Named First Mentee Of CRS 'Mentoring & Inspiring Women In Country' Partnership THE MOUTH, MAY 6TH, 2024 -Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) has announced Sarah Weaver, Program Director and Morning Show Co-Host of WKML in Fayetteville, North Carolina as the inaugural MIW in Country Radio Mentee. The ‘Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio’ mentorship program is a year-long experience that exposes the mentee to the best minds in the business through personalized conversations, connections, and opportunities aimed at growing their leadership and management positions in country radio. Sarah Weaver began her radio career in 2013 at KMVN in Anchorage, AK before joining Beasley Media Group in Fayetteville, NC in 2016 as the midday personality on WKML (95.7 FM). She was named co-host of the Big Wake Up morning show in August 2017 and assumed the Music Director and Assistant Program Director duties shortly thereafter. In January of 2023, Sarah was promoted to the role of Program Director. “It is an honor to have this opportunity and accessibility to some of the most brilliant female minds in our business,” remarked Sarah. “I look forward to a year of growth, learning, and networking. Thank you to MIW and the entire CRS team.”   KS95 Minneapolis Co-Hosts Remember Longtime Host ‘Moon’ During Annual Walk MS Event THE MOUTH, MAY 6TH, 2024 -Thousands of people packed Minnehaha Falls Park to show support at the annual Walk MS Event. MS — also known as Multiple Sclerosis — is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, about a million people in the U.S. live with MS. That includes about 10,000 children worldwide. Staci and Hutch with KS95 honored Larry “Moon” Thompson, who spent almost two decades on the KS95 station. Moon was diagnosed with MS in 2005 and left the show in October 2019 to focus more on his health. He died from health complications related to MS earlier this year. Staci Matthews tells ABC 5/Minneapolis,“It was tough for him because he didn’t talk about it at first, but once he felt comfortable telling the world about it and helping people understand it. He did a lot of things for people. So many of our listeners who have MS or family members with it. He would just give them… his phone number he would talk with them and email back and forth.” The goal is to raise $655 million nationwide through these events. The funds will be used for research and services for people living with MS.   CONDOLENCES: Cumulus Savannah Confirms Passing of OM DJ Rax, 49 ITHE MOUTH, MAY 6Th, 2024 - Cumulus Savannah confirmed the passing of Gary Shelton (known on-air as DJ Rax), Operations Manager, Cumulus Savannah, Program Director for WEAS-FM and WTYB-FM, and On-Air Host, WEAS-FM. He died on Wednesday, May 1st, at the age of 49. He was with Cumulus Media for almost six years. Eric Mastel, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Savannah: "Today, with heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Gary Shelton, Operations Manager for Cumulus Savannah. Gary (DJ Rax) was a cherished member of our team and a beacon of our organization's strength. His dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on Cumulus Savannah and the hearts of all who had the privilege to work alongside him. As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the profound impact he has had on our collective journey. His legacy of excellence will continue to inspire us as we navigate forward, guided by the lessons learned and the spirit Gary infused into our workplace.”   ABC News President Out At Network; Tom Brady Roasted On Netflix   ABC News President Kim Godwin Out at Network The 27 Best Jokes and Craziest Moments From Tom Brady’s Netflix Roast ... Kim Kardashian Booed ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Returning to ABC for 25th Anniversary Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis”: Watch First Look Teaser ‘The Fall Guy’ Box Office Falls Flat In Opening Weekend The 2024 Met Gala "Garden of Time" Theme and Dress Code, Explained Free Madonna Concert Attracts 1.6 Million To Brazil’s Copacabana Beach Pauly Shore Will Star in Richard Simmons Biopic 'Whether He Likes It or Not' Adrienne From Brooklyn: Family Believes Mom Is Paul McCartney Fangirl Bernard Hill, Actor Known For "Titanic" And "Lord Of The Rings," Dead At 79     Cumulus Reports Q1 2024 Operating Results; Completes Successful Debt Exchange THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2024 - Cumulus Media today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Mary G. Berner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cumulus Media, said, “We are thrilled to have refinanced our capital structure to secure five-year maturities with favorable terms through a successful debt exchange and ABL Facility upsize and extension. This is an excellent outcome for the Company especially given the generally difficult financing environment for legacy media companies. Specifically, we extended maturities to 2029, reduced the principal amount of outstanding debt by approximately $33 million, obtained attractive interest rates, maintained a structure free of financial maintenance covenants, and increased capacity on our ABL Facility by 25%.” Berner continued, “The importance of these transactions is underscored by the continuing choppiness in the macroeconomic environment. While our Q1 revenue was in line with guidance and a marked improvement from 2023 trends, it is also reflective of the uncertainty that continues to weigh on advertisers. With the advertising environment still unsettled, these new terms provide us additional time and flexibility to execute against our key business priorities - accelerating digital growth, reducing fixed costs, and continuing to de-lever our balance sheet - each of which is foundational to our ability to build long-term shareholder value." See complete report here     Pio Ferro Joins Meruelo Media Los Angeles As Content Head Of All Audio Brands THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2024 - Meruelo Media (Power 106, Cali 93.9, KLOS-FM, 93.5 KDAY, and KWHY-22 TV) has named Pio Ferro as its Senior Vice President of Audio Brands and Content effective May 13, 2024. In his new role, Ferro will manage the programming, content, and strategy for Meruelo Media’s programming operations and oversee the brand’s unparalleled digital resources and content. “Pio brings a unique balance of practical science layered with the strategic insights required to shape today’s hybrid environment of linear and streaming content. This operational approach coupled with his calm brand of stress-tested leadership, personal values, and adventurous entrepreneurial spirit is the perfect storm for us,” continued Otto Padron, Pres./CEO of Meruelo Media, “Pio is a proven media veteran with a successful track record of guiding institutional brands while digitally weaponizing them without compromising their legacy.” Ferro was previously the Senior Vice President of Programming for New York City's MediaCo, programming WQHT-FM, (Hot 97) and WBLS-FM. Senior Vice President of Operations and Content with Emmis Communications, and Vice President of Hispanic Programming for CBS Dallas, and Vice President/National Program Director of Spanish Broadcasting System. Ferro said, “Meruelo Media has solid brands in Los Angeles with a strong leadership team. I’m excited to return to Los Angeles and work with Otto Padron, Tomas Trujillo, Keith Cunningham (KLOS-FM PD), DJ Eman (Power 106 and 93.5 KDAY APD), J-Dubs (Cali 93.9 APD), Matthew Hernandez (93.5 KDAY Music Director) and their long roster of on-air talent. We will continue to deliver exceptional listener experiences, create innovative live events, deliver client value, and continue to support and connect with our local communities.   Sarah Pepper Resigns From Mix 96.5 To Take Care Of Her Mother THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2024 - Longtime Houston host Sarah Pepper, co-host of "Sarah Pepper & Jessie Watt Morning," announced Thursday that she is resigning from mornings on Mix 96.5. Pepper said her reason for leaving was because of her mom's health. She told listeners this was the best decision she could make for her and her mom was to move them back to their hometown in Indiana." Pepper tells Jockline, "Leaving Houston and Mix 96.5 was not an easy decision. For all of us in radio it is so much of who we are and not just what we do but my mom picked up her life and moved to Houston 2 1/2 years ago to help me care for my daughter and now she needs to be back in Indiana with her friends and in her home." "I am so grateful for the understanding of my co-workers and all the support they have offered me during this time," added Pepper. "I should add, "Houston is in good hands with co-host Jessie Watt. She is one of the most talented people I have worked with and she is magic on the air." Melissa Chase VP Radio Programming Audacy Houston tells Jockline, "We will be holding a big celebration with Sarah for listeners on May 16th, her last show will be on the 17th. Following that, co-host Jessie Watt will be hosting a more music-intensive show in the interim while we search for the next chapter of KHMX Mornings. Look for a job posting coming in the next week through AudacyInc.com. Read more here on KHOU-TV -   100.3 Chicago Flips To Throwback 100.3! THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2024 - 100.3 WSHE closed the circle on its musical evolution, which began 24 months ago! Now known as Throwback 100.3, the station that plays all the biggest hits from the greatest era of pop music, the 90s and early 2000s! “I’m thrilled to be a part of a station brand built around the two decades of the best pop music ever released, the 90s and early 2000s! The New Throwback 100.3 brings back all the good times and great feelings those amazing songs gave us then and now.” stated Jimmy Steal, Vice President of Brand and Content for WTMX and WSHE. Vice President & Market Manager Keith Lawless added, “Congratulations to everyone in Chicago. Throwback 100.3 is finally here! All the hits of pop music’s most exciting time can now be enjoyed in one place”.   Lance Ballance Tapped As GSM Of MARC Radio Gainesville THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2024 -Radio vet Lance Ballance has accepted the position of general sales manager of MARC Radio Group for the Gainesville/North Florida market. With an exceptional background in broadcasting sales, coupled with his programming and on-air experience, Ballance brings a full complement of skills to the company’s increasing roster of stations. His experience includes stations in Los Angeles, Boston, Memphis, Utah and Florida. A Florida native, Ballance said he welcomed the opportunity to return to his home state, bringing with it the opportunity to work for a company of MARC Radio’s stature. “If you follow the industry as I do, you take notice of MARC Radio’s emerging reputation as a caring enterprise committed to its people, its advertisers and its listeners – embodying a true local station culture. I’ve experienced the opposite and wanted to be part of growing that local culture even more, and leading it even further.” “Lance possesses the attributes we sought to bring our company to the next level,” said Scott Miller, MARC Media’s chief revenue officer. “He’s a leader. He coaches his teams with enthusiasm. MARC Radio is growing, and with Lance leading our sales team here in Gainesville, that growth is assured.”       Kyra Ringer Named Chief Engineer At Beasley Boston THE MOUTH, MAY 3RD, 2024 - Beasley Media Group has named Kyra Ringer Chief Engineer at the company’s Boston-based radio properties. Ringer most recently worked as an independent contract engineer in New England. Previously, she served as the Chief Engineer for Cumulus Media in Fort Walton Beach and Pensacola, Florida. “Kyra brings deep radio engineering expertise and a can-do attitude to complete our Boston Engineering and IT team,” said Mary Menna, Vice President & Market Manager of Beasley Boston. “We are thrilled to have her.” “Having been raised in studios and transmitter sites, I feel that broadcast engineering is in my DNA,” said Ringer. “My father has been a broadcast engineer for more than 40 years and has taught me most of what I know. I credit him with instilling an unwavering work ethic in me as I watched him work tirelessly through my childhood years. I have been working in radio for more than 25 years and love every aspect of what I do.”   Benztown Promotes Two Members of Production Team for Yamanair Creative THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 - Benztown has promoted two audio production professionals within its Commercial Production Team serving Benztown client, Yamanair Creative. James McDaniels (TL) moves up from his role as Producer to Production Manager for the Yamanair Commercial Production Team and Kyle Castellani (TR) has been promoted from Writer to Head Writer. In his new role, MJ Bloch, East Coast Director of Commercial Production for Benztown and Yamanair Creative, said: “We are thrilled to have Kyle Castellani as Lead Writer. His creativity is unmatched, and we're excited to see what the future brings.” Bloch continued: “James McDaniels has been an amazing producer and voiceover artist for many decades. We are so delighted to have him on the Benztown team in this role. His talent and dedication to his craft are top notch.” Darren Silva, West Coast Director of Commercial Production for Benztown, commented: “James has talent and experience in so many different areas at Benztown. Looking forward to seeing everything he brings to the table in his new position.” Silva added: “Kyle's writing has risen to another level of greatness at Benztown. Handing over this department and these new duties to Kyle was literally a no-brainer.”   Final SNL May Hosts Announced; Jerry Seinfeld Stars In 'The Pop -Tart   Final SNL May hosts: Dua Lipa, Maya Rudolph, Jake Gyllenhaal  Blue Bloods Confirmed to Be Ending This Year Jerry Seinfeld Directs and Stars in a Biopic of The Pop-Tart Walker Hayes On Alcohol, Sobriety and His Epiphany Moment Ryan Gosling Isn't Taking Any More 'Dark Roles' For His Family's Sake Britney Spears Shows Off Bruised And Swollen Foot, Seemingly Blames Mom For Hotel Drama ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Kids Reunite 31 Years After the Robin Williams Classic Rumer Willis Gives Optimistic Update About Dad Bruce Willis’ Health  The Internets Salutes Dallas Penn Groundbreaking American Guitarist Duane Eddy Dies Age 86 Photo/Netflix SHARE JOCKLINE WITH A COLLEAGUE -  CLICK HERE Edison: One Key Difference On Where Heavy And Light Listeners Spend Time Listening To Audio THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 - Edison Research’s Share of Ear® study answers this question by having respondents nationwide complete a detailed one-day audio listening diary. This diary details what they listen to, where they listen, what device they listen on, and for how long. While on average respondents spend about four hours per day listening to all forms of audio, some spend hours and hours with audio sources while others spend little to no time at all. This week’s insight explores the audio habits of Americans at both ends of the listening-frequency spectrum. Heavy listeners are those who spend four or more hours per day with audio Light listeners are people who spend one hour or less with audio each day One key difference between heavy and light listeners is where they spend time listening to audio in a typical day. As you might imagine, heavy listeners infuse audio sources into all parts of their day in a number of different locations. They spend the most time with audio at home (59%), followed by in a car/truck (21%), then work (16%). A small fraction of their time (4%) is spent listening in other places. We see a completely different story when we observe where light listeners spend their time with audio. The car is key to reaching this audience, since light listeners spend the majority (60%) of their audio time listening in a car or truck. In fact, most light listeners (52% of them) only listen to audio in a car or truck. While some light listeners do listen in other locations, these people can be characterized largely as those who mostly just interact with audio while driving. Additional information, such as the demographic composition of each of these audience segments, is available to Share of Ear subscribers. Visit the Edison Research website to find out how to become a Share of Ear subscriber.   MSBC 36's Legendary 'Battle Of The Bits' Now Open For Pre-Event Submission Of Bits Or Ideas THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 - Pre-Submitted Entries are now being accepted for MSBC 36's camp-favorite 'Battle of The Bits. For those who'll be attending this year's event, we're once again accepting pre-submitted entrees that could land you a top prize of $1,000**. Just click on the entree form below for details including a summary of your bit or idea along with supporting audio/video. Important: It must not be longer than 1-minute (00:60) or require added production.. • We'll select the top 10 finalists** to present their bits on stage (and audio/video will be played) live for our judges and the audience. Judges (Shown above) will pick their favorite based on a scoring sheet, and the winner will receive the top prize. New to MSBC 36 will be our Round 2:Rapid Fire Ideas. Audience member will get a chance to come up and submit their bits/ideas for the rapid fire round. They'll each get 1 minute to share for a chance to walk away with a special cash prize. Ideas can include those on-air, social media or a special event.? Send us your bits below and then join us Thursday, August 8th 2024 in San Diego for Battle of the Bits - **You must be present to win! Click HERE For Submissions. MSBC 36 is set for Aug. 8-10 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego - Click HERE To Register. MSBC Battle of The Bits 2024 is sponsored by Wise Brother Media.   Audacy Announces New Weekday Lineup On News/Talk 98.9 Word In Greenville THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 - Audacy announces weekday lineup updates for News/Talk 98.9 WORD (WYRD-FM) in Greenville, effective May 6. Mike Gallagher (TL) will host “The Mike Gallagher Show” weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. Joey Hudson (TC) will host a new show, “Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson,” weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. ET and a magazine-style show, “The WORD on the Street,” on Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. “I am thrilled to have Mike return to News/Talk 98.9 WORD,” said Steve Sinicropi, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Greenville-Spartanburg. “Mike is part of the fabric of Greenville; he connects with our audience and will be a terrific advocate for our advertisers. Having Mike and Joey onboard will enhance our incredible lineup and offer listeners live, locally connected talent.” “To return to the same station where I started my radio career 35 years ago is mind-blowing,” said Gallagher. “I’m excited to reconnect with Upstate audiences and advertisers on this powerhouse brand. Having my dear friend Joey play a significant role in the show is the icing on the cake. Everyone knows the Upstate is home to me. So, who says you can’t go home again?” “I’m ecstatic to join the team at this heritage station,” said Hudson. “It’s especially gratifying to join my longtime friend and mentor Mike as he makes his triumphant return to the Upstate. As a lifelong resident of the area, I’m fortunate to continue serving the community I love as part of The Voice of the Carolinas. Thank you to Steve Sinicropi, Mark Hendrix and the 98.9 WORD family for welcoming me back to the airwaves.” As part of the changes, “Straight Talk with Bill Frady” (TR) will now be heard weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. The new weekday lineup is as follows.   Pedro Javier Gonzalez Named SVP/Programming For iHeart Miami THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 - iHeart has named Pedro Javier Gonzalez Senior Vice President of Programming for Miami, effective immediately. He will report to Shari Gonzalez, Market President for iHeartMedia Miami. “PJ Gonzalez’ deep understanding of audience preferences, creative vision and strategic leadership will undoubtedly elevate our stations’ content and engagement. We’re thrilled to welcome PJ to our team and look forward to his contributions in shaping the future of our market’s audio landscape.” PJ has served as Senior Vice President of iHeartLatino since 2018 where he’ll continue in that role. His previous experience includes VP of Content at Univision Radio and VP of Programming for Uno Radio Group Puerto Rico. “I am thrilled and fully committed. I'm prepared to work closely with our outstanding team and capitalize on the distinctive opportunities presented by the dynamic and constantly evolving Miami market,” Pedro Javier Gonzalez said. PJ replaces Rob Miller who will remain at iHeartMedia as a strategic advisor for the Hot AC format and other projects. iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Miami market with multiple platforms.   Audacy Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 -May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding of mental health conditions. This month-long observance aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness, increase access to mental health resources, and encourage people to prioritize their mental well-being. According to the World Health Organization, one in four people will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point. Despite this, mental health remains stigmatized in many communities, leading to feelings of shame and isolation for those who experience mental health challenges. Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to start a conversation about mental health and to reduce the stigma surrounding it. By raising awareness and promoting understanding of mental health conditions, we can help break down the barriers that prevent people from seeking help. Audacy’s Support: I’m Listening “I’m Listening,” Audacy’s flagship program created on the belief that the power of talk saves lives, is continuously committed to delivering more mental health conversations, resources and pathways to help over 200 million listeners. We are trusted companions and loyal friends to our listeners. We know the power of talk saves lives. We meet people where they are and assure them it’s okay to not be okay. This year’s broadcast will air on Wednesday, September 25th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. local time on all Audacy brands and the Audacy app. Audacy’s I’m Listening Mental Health Mix Check out Audacy’s I’m Listening Mental Health Mix…your ultimate curated listening experience, tailored to keeping your mood in mind. From artists that have taken a stance on mental health advocacy to songs by everyone from Demi Lovato to Pearl Jam that perfectly describe our spectrum of emotions, this station is a collection of music that reminds us it’s okay not to be okay.   iHeart And P&G Announce Fifth Annual 'Can’t Cancel Pride' THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 - iHeart and P&G Announce Fifth Annual Can’t Cancel Pride Will Stream on June 12 Recognizing the Influence of Music and Supporting Impactful LGBTQ+ Organizations WHAT: iHeartMedia and P&G will once again join forces during Pride Month for the return of Can’t Cancel Pride - an evening recognizing the impact of music and the impact that LGBTQ+ organizations continue to have on the community. Now in its fifth year, the event will celebrate the profound impact of music, a unifying force that can drive society toward more equality and acceptance for all. Stay tuned for full details, including the Can’t Cancel Pride performance lineup, in the coming weeks. Can’t Cancel Pride will return on June 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and will be available to stream throughout Pride Month until Friday, June 30. The event will be available to stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages, Revry, and The Advocate Channel on June 12 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Can’t Cancel Pride was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world. In its first four years, Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over 14 million dollars for six diverse LGBTQ+ charitable organizations. Scott Laughlin, Longtime Host Of WJBC-AM/FM Bloomington, IL, Passes Away At 65 THE MOUTH, MAY 2ND, 2024 - WJBC-AM 1230 and FM 102.1 in Bloomington, IL, is mourning the loss of longtime former morning show host, Scott Laughlin who who died on Tuesday, April 30th, at the age of 65. Laughlin passed away Tuesday morning after a long battle with cancer. Laughlin was diagnosed with kidney cancer in May 2019. Shortly after, he retired from a 40-year career in radio, which included nearly two decades hosting the morning show on WJBC. 25News Now TV reports that Laughlin may have been one of the best-known people in Bloomington-Normal, but he never let it get to his head. With his passing on Tuesday after a five-year cancer battle, his many fans and friends are remembering him for his biting sense of humor and love of community. Laughlin spent most of his career in the Twin-Cities, working as a music deejay at WBNQ for 14-years before taking over the morning show at sister station WJBC, where he flourished in a news-talk format for 19-years. Laughlin retired in 2019 after his cancer diagnosis.   'The Masked Singer: 2 'American Idol Alums Revealed   The Masked Singer: 2 American Idol Alums Revealed Rosie O’Donnell Joins the Cast of ‘And Just Like That’ for Season 3 'The Fall Guy' Criticized for Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Reference Universal Music Group and TikTok Strike New Music Licensing Agreement Dan Schneider Defamation Lawsuit: 'Quiet on Set' Producer Sued Over Docuseries Linkin Park Reunion Tour With New Vocalist Being Considered for 2025 'Dance Moms' Star Abby Lee Miller Says She Regrets Being 'Harsh' on Students Who 'Didn't Have the Talent'  Paul Auster, American Author of The New York Trilogy, Dies Aged 77  Richard Tandy, Keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra, Dies at 76     Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Nominees Voting Begins Monday, May 20, 2024, And Runs Through Monday, June 3, 2024 The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2024 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners. Voting for inductees begins Monday, May 20, 2024, and runs through Monday, June 3, 2024. The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. THE 2024 RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL ARE (ALPHABETICAL BY FIRST NAME): Bert Weiss - Big D & Bubba - Big Tigger - Bob and Sheri - Bob Stroud - Crook & Chase - Dede McGuire - Diane Rehm - Free Beer and Hot Wings - Funkmaster Flex - Jaime Jarrin - John & Ken - Johnny Magic - Kid Leo - Larry Elder - Laurie DeYoung - Lee Harris - Lincoln Ware - Mary McCoy - Matt Siegel - Mojo in the Morning - Phil Hendrie - Richard Blade and Shelley “The Playboy” Stewart. More than 900 industry members will receive a ballot on Monday, May 20th, to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. The confidential ballot will be conducted by Votem.com, and overseen by Miller Kaplan‘s Andrew Rosen.The total of eight Radio Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 will be announced on Monday, June 17th, and will be honored at the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, September 19th at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. Information on tickets for the event will be available soon. Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “Congratulations to our 2024 nominees for induction!   I encourage each industry member receiving a confidential ballot to participate in the selection of this years’ inductees.  It’s an honor and a privilege to see well-established on-air careers recognized with an induction; every vote makes a difference in the outcome.”    Nielsen: More Than 80% of In-Car Ad-Supported Audio Time Going To Radio In Q1 THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 - Nielsen announced the launch of The Record, a quarterly insight into audio listening behaviors and share of average daily usage of ad-supported audio in the U.S. According to the inaugural report with data from Q1 2024, consumers spent nearly 70% of their daily ad-supported audio time listening to radio, 20% listening to podcasts, and the remainder with streaming audio (music services) and satellite radio (select channels). Per The Record, which is powered by data from both Nielsen and Edison Research, most radio listening occurs during the day while away from home, with more than 80% of in-car ad-supported audio time going to radio in Q1 2024. Across both over-the-air and streaming radio, the leading radio formats among listeners 18+ during the same period were News/Talk* (10.8%), Adult Contemporary (8.6%), and Classic Hits and Country (5.9% each). From a streaming-only perspective, News/Talk* radio stations accounted for 21.7% of listening among audiences 18+, followed by All Sports stations at 8.6% of all streaming station listening “We’re excited to introduce The Record, which utilizes powerful data insights from Nielsen and Edison Research to provide the industry with a unique, multi-lens look at how U.S. audiences are listening to ad-supported audio,” said Rich Tunkel, Managing Director, Nielsen Audio. “The audio portion of consumers’ daily media diet is significant, and these new insights will serve as an important tool for advertisers, broadcasters and podcasters alike to better understand and ultimately reach their intended audience.” *The News/Talk radio format includes commercial and non-commercial stations.   Scott Greenstein: 'You Never Want To Be A Company Without Howard' THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 -SiriusXM reported on Tuesday that advertising revenue rose 7 percent to $402 million, despite being offset by subscription revenue falling. They reported it lost 359,000 self-pay subscribers in its satellite radio unit in the first quarter. The decline from a year-earlier loss of 347,000 self-pay subs resulted from fewer trial starts in late 2023 and higher first-quarter churn. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paid promotional subscribers during the latest quarter fell by 86,000 customers, compared to a gain of 66,000 subscribers in the category last year. This added up to an overall first-quarter subscriber drop of 445,000, compared with 281,000 in the same quarter of 2023. SiriusXM, led by CEO Jennifer Witz, also reported self-pay subscribers of its Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium services fell by 64,000 during the first quarter, compared to a year-earlier loss of 7,000 subscribers. During a morning analyst call, Witz conceded the launch of the new SiriusXM streaming app for some longtime customers had been “disruptive,” but added innovation to reach younger subscribers beyond cars was growing. “Our early engagement metrics and other consumer signals we are following from the new SiriusXM app are improving." Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer of SiriusXM Radio, talked about his company possibly having to replace Howard Stern should the “King of All Media” retire and not renew his long-standing deal when it comes up for renewal next year. “You never want to be a company without Howard and if he decides to retire, or do whatever he does, then that’s his choice,” he told analysts. In 2020, Stern last extended his deal with the company for his flagship show by five years. “You don’t replace someone, you come up with a strategy of what is your current demo and your target audience and you look at what would be best suited for that at any given time. And we love our bench,” Greenstein added about a potential post-Howard Stern world for SiriusXM radio. Stern as SiriusXM’s most valuable creative asset is not only key to retaining subscribers, but also holding onto and attracting top talent to the satellite radio and streaming service.   Bob Lawrence Named Market Manager For Seven Mountains Parkersburg, WV/Marietta, OH Combo THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 - Seven Mountains Media announces industry veteran Bob Lawrence as their new Market Manager for Parkersburg, WV/Marietta, OH, taking over for the retiring Don Staats, who is stepping back from day-to-day operations. Lawrence was most recently General Manager of RAB’s National Radio Talent System. In 2020, he moved to Jackson, Mississippi as Market Manager for New South Radio, later adding the Meridian market. In 2000, he launched Pinnacle Media Worldwide, serving 15 years as President/CEO of the San Diego based research firm before being recruited by Saga Communications in 2015, where he spent 5 years as corporate VP of Programming/Content. Lawrence noted, “I am such a strong believer in the NRTS mission and I’m so grateful to Erica Farber, Mike Hulvey and the entire RAB team. Returning to this market is such a thrill, as I launched my on-air career at WXIL 40+ years ago. Now, I get to come back at a time when WXIL is one of the 6 stations Seven Mountains Media closed on in January. President and owner Kristin Cantrell is truly the future of this business and has insight and energy beyond anyone I’ve ever known.” Cantrell added, "Parkersburg holds incredible potential for the future. Bob Lawrence is the right leader to unlock all the opportunities and lead everyone to heights they never thought were possible. We are delighted that Bob is joining Seven Mountains Media". Lawrence begins his new role today, May 1st. Sarah Hamilton Rises To Program Director of Savannah Country Station KIX96/WJCL-FM   THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 - Cumulus promoted Sarah Hamilton, known on-air as Sarah Lynn, to Program Director of KIX96/WJCL-FM, Savannah & Hilton Head. She rises from Assistant Program Director for KIX96, a role she has held since 2014. Hamilton, who joined Cumulus Savannah and KIX96 in 2014 as an on-air personality, will continue to be heard on-air weekdays from 9:00am-3:00pm. She is also heard on Cumulus Savannah sister Classic Rock station I-95/WIXV-FM on weekends, and across the U.S. as On-Air Personality for Westwood One’s WWO Hits Now/Hot AC. Eric Mastel, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Savannah, said: “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Hamilton in recognition of her outstanding dedication and contributions to WJCL and Cumulus over the past decade. Known for her unwavering commitment and exceptional talents, Sarah has proven herself to be an invaluable asset to our team. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a keen attention to detail, and a remarkable ability to adapt to various roles within the organization.” Hamilton commented: "I am honored to be given this opportunity to become Program Director for KIX96. I have worn many hats in my 10 years here at Cumulus Savannah and look forward to this next challenge, not only to guide KIX but to continue to serve the people of the Savannah and Lowcountry area that have been so wonderful to me. I am thankful to VP/Market Manager Eric Mastel for his belief in me over the years and this promotion to KIX96 Program Director."   Futuri Honored With NAB Product of The Year Award For SpotOn THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 - Futuri announced that its revolutionary AI platform, SpotOn, has won the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2024 Product of the Year Award. SpotOn received the coveted award for its groundbreaking end-to-end platform, which streamlines the creation and production process for broadcast media professionals. This award comes at a time when Futuri CEO Daniel Anstandig has been urging media executives to lead from the front in their use of AI within their operations. "SpotOn is an excellent example of how broadcasters can save time and resources by responsibly leveraging AI to create commercials quickly and efficiently," said Anstandig. "By embracing AI, media professionals can focus on being more creative and less process-oriented, ultimately driving success in their organizations." "NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace showcasing the latest trends and technology spanning creation, distribution and monetization in the broadcast, media, and entertainment industry," said Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Success Officer Eric Trabb, NAB Global Connections and Events. "Congratulations to Futuri for winning the prestigious 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year Award, a testament to the groundbreaking innovation in AI and Machine Learning embodied by SpotOn.   MIW Announce 2nd Annual 'Speak Up! Mentorship Program THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 - Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. announced the opening of the application window for the “Speak Up Mentorship Program” in honor of the late Laurie Kahn. Now in its 2nd year, Speak Up! is a one-year mentorship designed for women in small to medium radio markets seeking guidance and mentorship to further their career goals. One candidate from radio broadcasting, from any department, will be selected and jointly mentored by MIW experienced executives and Media Staffing Network certified coaches. The application window closes on Friday, May 17, 2024 EOD. Said MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff, “This mentorship is particularly special as it continues Laurie’s mission. We are honored to have the privilege to partner with Lisa Fields to carry that legacy forward." “Working with MIW to help women in media navigate the changing landscape of our industry is so important. The ‘Speak Up’ mentorship program gives us a one-on-one opportunity to help someone define their idea of success and chart a course to get there,” added Lisa Fields, President Media Staffing Network. “We’re excited for year 2!” Sign Up HERE   Throwback 2K Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime National Radio Promotion, “Tay in May” THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 -Throwback Brands’ weekend radio program, Throwback 2K, through its syndication partner, Skyview Networks, is celebrating the entire month of May with an opportunity for affiliates to send a listener and their guest to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Miami, FL this October. Unlike traditional contests in radio syndication, this unique contest expands beyond the scope of the weekly show with daily listening appointments to further drive engagement for affiliates for the full month. With winners each day, thirty-one total listeners across 70+ markets will receive a copy of Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, as well as a chance to be selected for the Eras Tour grand prize valued at $7,500. “Taylor Swift has been the most powerful force in music since 2006, and having the chance to connect our listeners and stations with an opportunity like this is truly once-in-a-lifetime,” said Chris Cruise (shown), host of Throwback 2K. “It’s the perfect ‘love story’ between music’s biggest icon and the most fervent fans on the planet.” “Adding promotional components to our shows has been a part of what we do at Throwback since our inception,” added Tony Lorino, CEO of Throwback Brands. “This allows our affiliates and their listeners a 360-degree experience that many wouldn’t have access to on their own. It’s important for us to add promotions and digital elements like this – along with great on-air content – to give the best possible experience to our affiliates.” For program details and affiliation information, contact affiliation@skyviewsat.com or visit throwbacknationradio.com.     B-105 Cincy Raises Over $60,000 For Canine Comfort THE MOUTH, MAY 1ST, 2024 - Since April 1, WUB/ B-10) has been running the Canine Comfort campaign, shining a spotlight on something truly special—Cincinnati Children’s Animal-Assisted Therapies. As of yesterday, B-105 has raised $60,044! The Cincinnati Children’s Animal Assisted Therapies program is more than just a service; it's emotional support and unconditional love for the little warriors battling illnesses in our community. "We are thrilled to have raised $60,044 for the Canine Comfort program at Cincinnati Children's," says Grover Collins, WUBE Program Director. "The Canine Comfort program provides such valuable support and comfort to the children and families going through difficult times at Cincinnati Children’s. This donation will help ensure the program can continue making a positive impact on the lives of pediatric patients.” “We’re so grateful for the partnership of B-105 and their generous listeners,” says Emily Draud, assistant vice president for Development at Cincinnati Children’s. “Donors play a huge role in the expert care we deliver. They help us advance innovation and discovery while providing the support and reassurances that children and families need.” “From the day we heard about Canine Comfort we knew the B-105 audience would want to help,” adds Patti Marshall, Operations Manager of Hubbard Cincinnati.   Daily Show Sets 'Indecision 2024', Jerry Seinfeld Turns 70   2024 ACM Awards Performers: Lambert, Jelly Roll Lead Lineup 2024 Tony Awards Nominations Announced To Honor The Best Of Broadway Melissa McCarthy Responds to Streisand's Ozempic Question, Babs Apologizes Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day’s Beavis and Butt-Head Make Surprise Appearances at ‘The Fall Guy’ Premiere ABC News Meteorologist Rob Marciano Exits Baby Reindeer's Alleged Real-Life Stalker Speaks Out Chris Hemsworth on Thor 4 Failure, Growing Frustrated With Marvel Elizabeth Moss The Veil' Dave & Buster's Will Soon Let You Place Bets On Arcade Games Photo/FX Productions/Love & Squalor Pictures     Boomer Inks Multiyear Extension With Audacy's WFAN A/F THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - Audacy has inked a multiyear extension with WFAN (WFAN-FM/AM) morning show host Boomer Esiason. He will continue to be heard on “Boomer & Gio” alongside co-host Gregg “Gio” Giannotti, weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET. This new contract extension will bring Esiason past 20 years as morning drive host at WFAN, making him the longest-tenured morning show host in the station's history, surpassing Don Imus. “Boomer has become a true cornerstone in the long, storied history of WFAN,” said Chris Oliviero, New York Market President, Audacy. “He was already the highest-rated morning show in the FAN record books, and now, with this new extension, he will add longest-running to his accolades. And most excitedly, we are certain the best is still yet to come as Boomer begins this new chapter in his career by making a long-term commitment to the FAN, along with a creative vision for elevating the brand together to new heights.” “For the last 17 years, it has been an honor to be the voice that New York sports fans wake up to,” said Esiason. “I could not be more excited to continue delivering four hours of entertaining conversation at the most vibrant and storied sports radio station in the country, working alongside the morning crew. I would like to thank Audacy, Chris Oliviero, and, most importantly, our passionate listeners for the opportunity to continue on this incredible ride.” Esiason joined WFAN in 2007 and co-hosted “Boomer & Carton” until 2017 and “Boomer & Gio” since 2018. Esiason also anchors the “Audacy Sports Minute” heard nationwide on the Company’s sports brands and across the Infinity Sports Network and co-hosts “Kick-Off with Boomer & Valenti,” a nationally syndicated NFL preview program. “Boomer & Gio” is also currently simulcast nationwide on The CBS SPORTS NETWORK.   iHeart Officially Announces Return of 97.1 The Eagle Dallas THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - iHeartMedia Dallas/Ft. Worth made it official yesterday of the return of the legendary rock station 97.1 The Eagle after its 16-month stint as The Freak. More details, including on-air personalities and the programming lineup, will be announced soon. “I’m excited that The Eagle is back and ready to rock Dallas/Ft. Worth again,” said Patrick Davis, Senior Vice President of Programming for Dallas/Ft. Worth. “This is a legendary brand for the market, and listeners have been asking to have it back on air and we listened!” “We are thrilled to announce the return of a legendary station to the DFW airwaves, 97.1 The Eagle. Active rock enthusiasts can rejoice as their beloved station is back, ready to once again be the destination for all things rock!” added Amy Leimbach, iHeartMedia Region President. DVMG Unveils 'The New Sound' of Power 98.3 Phoenix THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - As the clock struck noon yesterday in Phonenix, Desert Valley Media Group launched "the New Sound" of KKFR Power 98.3 shifting from Rhythmic Top 40 to R&B, Classic Hip-Hop. In a release, the station says, "Driven by a commitment to meeting the evolving tastes of its listeners, KKFR (Power 98.3) is embarking on an exciting journey to refresh its identity. This evolution will be reflected in every aspect of the station, from its music programming to its visual representation. One of the most significant changes includes a substantial increase in R&B music, complementing the beloved classic hip hop tracks that have long defined the station's sound..." Desert Valley Media Group President & CEO Jeff Trumper stated, "We believe that evolving the POWER brand requires a degree of re-imaging to better accommodate an aging POWER audience by adding new elements of hip hop and R&B to the mix." Brand Manager Jonathan 'J' Steele added, "Industry professionals will tell you that R&B music won't work in a market like Phoenix. The reimagined Power is changing that narrative. All your favorite Hip-Hop that you heard Power play first is back, plus, with more R&B music that isn't being heard in the market. This is the most exciting radio station in the Valley! Big thank you to Jeff Trumper and our secret weapon team for believing in my vision and letting me cook!" 'Life With Lindsay' Adds Lee Family's Kat Kountry As And Affiliate THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - Life with Lindsay has added Lee Family Broadcasting’s “Kat Kountry 106 KKMV in Twin Falls, ID” to its lineup. The syndicated country show, available thru VirtualJock.com hosted by Lindsay Cochrane, will debut on May 1st from 12am-6am. KKMV Program Director Scotty Cameron states, "Kat Kountry 106 KKMV is a local radio station that focuses on our community and independent country music. I had a chance to meet Lindsay in Nashville and loved her personality. After listening to her I knew she would make the perfect addition to the Kat Kountry family. She focuses on real life and has the Country Music Tea everyone wants to hear." Cochrane adds, " I'm so excited to add KKMV to the Life with Lindsay affiliate list. They have such a loyal country audience that has already started to welcome me on social media, I can't wait to invite them to be a part of the show! Scotty has done such a great job having the station be a big part of the community and I am honored that he believes in my content on Life with Lindsay and wants me to be a part of the Kat Kountry family.” Life with Lindsay is a lifestyle based Country Radio show that just went Number 1 in Middays on KFYN in Texas, and is available for any day part via barter ! If you have interest on adding the show Please contact Jason Kidd at jkidd@virtualjock.com   SNAPS: iHeart And Charlamagne Tha God Celebrate Its 2024 Black Effect Podcast Festival In Atlanta THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - On Saturday, April 27, iHeartRadio and Charlamagne Tha God celebrated The 2024 Black Effect Podcast Festival at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, GA held to highlight, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry. Hosts B Daht and Pretty Vee opened the show with a warm welcome to podcast fans. Lex P and Drea took the stage for a special live recording of “Pour Minds” where they discussed dating in 2024 and financial requirements in a relationship. Will Lucas, Daymond John, John Hope Bryant - philanthropist and host of Black Effect’s “Money & Wealth,” and Ashaunna Ayars - founder of The Ayars Agency, participated in the “Podcasting 102: Money and Marketing Panel” moderated by Denise Bennett, Vice President of Brand Strategy for iHeartMedia. T.I. made a surprise appearance during a live recording of “The Baller Alert Show” hosted by Ferrari Simmons, Byron Turner and Octavia March. The hosts spoke to T.I. about several topics including his first major purchase after rising to stardom and the secret to a long, successful marriage. Nissan’s head of multicultural marketing Lanae Williamson and HBCU Scholars Amber McKnight, Folusho Adeyemi and Nyla McPherson participated in the “Nissan Thrill of the Possibility Summit Panel” moderated by Charlamagne Tha God. Festival sponsors AT&T, Nissan and State Farm provided family fan activations including The Trap Nerds Grand Prix Showdown Gaming Tournament presented by AT&T Dream in Black, where contestants competed for the fastest Mario Kart time. Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network Cumulus Media Takes Rock Fans Backstage With Mötley Crüe in “Your Music Plus” Audio Feature THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - Cumulus announced the launch today of the latest installment of its exclusive multi-part audio series, Your Music Plus, featuring exclusive insights and personal stories from iconic Rock band, Mötley Crüe, on the making of their new single, “Dogs of War,” out now on Big Machine Records. The campaign will air on Cumulus Media’s Rock stations across the U.S. over the next eight weeks. “Dogs of War” is the band’s first single since 2019. Greg Frey, VP of Music Partnerships, Cumulus Media, said: “Mötley Crüe’s new chapter with Big Machine Records is blasting off like a rocket, and Cumulus Media’s Rock stations are along for the ride as we launch the next Your Music Plus campaign with their vicious new song, “Dogs Of War.” We’re thrilled to partner with the band and label to bring the Crüe’s new music to our audience, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes audio about the music, the band, and their very loud future.” “Growing up in Southern California, I was in Hollywood when these new rock ’n roll sheriffs took over. It was loud. It was powerful. It was game changing,” said Big Machine Chairman, Scott Borchetta. “Vince, Nikki, and Tommy, along with new guitarist John 5, have reignited the Mötley Crüe flame with ferocious new music, starting with the incredible new track, “Dogs Of War”. To introduce this new music, I’m so excited to partner with Cumulus and their Rock stations on the Your Music Plus program, which guarantees that Rock fans across the country will have incredible content and access to all things CRÜE! Fans, unite… and SHOUT!”   WOKV And Action News Jax Honored At Florida Assn. Of Broadcast Journalists Awards THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that WOKV (provide its AM or FM call number) and Action News Jax were each named Overall Station of the Year at the recent Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists (FABJ) awards banquet. "We’re thrilled to receive FABJ’s highest honor," said Jimmy Farrell, VP and General Manager of CMG Radio in Jacksonville. “This recognition is a testament to the power of radio and its unique ability to connect with our listeners. It reflects WOKV's unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality news and information to our community.” In addition to the Overall Station of the Year award, WOKV was also honored in several other categories "We’re immensely proud of this recognition and honored to stand alongside our peers at WOKV,” said Bob Longo, VP and General Manager of CMG TV in Jacksonville. “Every day we strive to inform and engage our communities, recognizing the profound impact of local journalism. This award reaffirms our dedication to serving our audience with dynamic storytelling and reliable news coverage.” Longtime New York Radio & TV Voice Tony Pigg Passes Away By Art Vuolo THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - Another well-known radio personality is gone with the sudden passing last Friday (4-26) of Tony Pigg. Pigg was 85. According to SiriusXM’s Pat St. John, a longtime coworker, “Pigg was the seasoned voice of Live with Regis & Kathy Lee has passed away. Tony, whose real name was Richard Quinn, had been a part of that show since 2001 when Regis first joined, provided announcer duties for several decades.” “The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Tony is how we laughed so hard our sides split. He was so funny. It was a very special connection," said St. John. "As a jock, he was genuine and unaffected, nothing insincere or artificial about him, the same way he was when off the air. I loved him so much.” Jim Kerr, who recently celebrated 50 years on New York City radio said “the warmth and wit of Tony Pigg entertained an entire generation of New York radio listeners. His talent was a major reason why in the 1970's, WPLJ became the most listened to FM station in America and is so fondly remembered today. Tony loved his audience. At the end of each show he delivered his signature line "Nothing but thanks" and he meant it.” Longtime friend and colleague, Maria Milito of WAXQ (Q-104.3) who remembers him from WXRK (K-Rock 92.3) said “I was shocked and saddened to hear that one of the NYC Radio greats, Tony Pigg, had passed away. Tony was funny, charming, sarcastic but most of all a very good friend. He ended his show with “nothing but thanks” but today, for all of us, Nothing but Thanks to you, Tony Pigg for being in our lives. Rest easy my friend.”   MSBC 36 Update: Now For A Limited Time You Can Spread Your Registration Into 3 Automatic Payments* THE MOUTH, APRIL 30TH, 2024 - Beginning today for a limited time, those registering for Morning Show Boot Camp 36 (MSBC) San Diego can spread a regular registration fee into three monthly payments - Lock it in with just $25 down and two follow-up monthly payments  *Some restrictions apply, see below for details Talentmasters' 36th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC) is headed to San Diego for the first-time ever on August 8-10, 2024 at the Hard Rock Hotel - Click HERE to register - you'll see offer after you add ticket to cart. Registration to the Hard Rock is now available by CLICKING HERE - As always, our special conference rate and block of rooms are limited and offered on a first-come basis. For more information, contact Don Anthony at themouth@tds.net, or by phone at 770-737-2700. Be sure and ask about our special GROUP RATES for multiple registrants. *Not available with promotional rates, special-package offers, or previous payments; requires one-time handling fee.    Daily Show Sets 'Indecision 2024', Jerry Seinfeld Turns 70     Daily Show Sets Indecision 2024 Election Special From RNC, DNC Jason Kelce Reportedly Joining ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' Show Taylor Swift To Attend Vogue’s Met Gala; Unclear If Travis Kelce Will Join Hert: Sources The Weeknd Pledges Additional $2 Million To Feed Starving Families in Gaza Jerry Seinfeld Turns 70: Comedian Reveals ‘Darkening Moods’ Despite Monster Career  Mike Tyson Says He's Abstaining from Sex, Marijuana Ahead of Jake Paul Fight  Actor Gerard Depardieu To Face Criminal Trial Over Alleged Sexual Assault In France, Prosecutors Say Pricing Starts in July 2024 Viral Target Toddler Joins the Store's Team for a Day      97.1 The Freak Dallas Flips Back To Rock As The Eagle THE MOUTH, APRIL 29TH, 2024 - Less than two years after its launch to 97.1 The Freak, various outlets reported on Friday that iHeart announced a format change and would be returning to its former rock format as 97.1 The Eagle. Athlon Sports’ Richie Whitt reported that employees were summoned to an emergency meeting. Whitt, citing unnamed sources, shared that the airstaff was let go and that a “change in direction” is coming. A video was soon posted on Rhyner's Facebook page that appears to show host Mike Rhyner, pulling up a yard sign promoting the station and then saying, “Thanks, y’all.” Rhyner confirmed to the Dallas Observer that he and the rest of the on-air crew for his afternoon show were let go on Friday. In addition to Rhyner, dmagazine said the rest of the staff included The Downbeat with Mike Sirois, Danny Balis, and Kevin Turner and The Ben and Skin Show with Ben Rogers and Jeff “Skin” Wade. Reportedly, the station which serves as The Dallas Mavericks’ radio broadcast partner will continue as their home.   KKFR-FM Phoenix Working 'To Reimagine Power Brand' THE MOUTH, APRIL 29TH, 2024 - As shown by a ticking clock above (from about 7:00 am est) at its website, Power 98.3 Phoenix will be unveiling a 'reimagined Power brand. In a staff memo, Jeff Trumper, Pres. & CEO of Desert Valley Media Group wrote: "As we work to reimagine the POWER brand, a more specific email regarding POWER is forthcoming and will lay out this reimagined brand to all. In his memo, Trumper said, "It is with great sadness that I announce the departure of Dana Cortez, Automatic and Anthony, from the POWER morning show, effective (today) 4/29. DCS began their time here at DVMG almost five years ago. We will miss their professionalism, talent, work ethic, charisma, engagement, humor, and client friendliness. Please join me in wishing DCS the very best as DVMG and DCS move in new directions and journeys separately. On behalf of a grateful DVMG staff, I'd like to thank DCS for their support and engagement for these many years." Trumper said the station will not, for now, replace DCS in morning drive as we work to reimagine the POWER brand. Dana Cortez added, "The Dana Cortez Show has enjoyed entertaining listeners on KKFR/Phoenix since 2019. In recent months, we have been talking with the Desert Valley Media Group President/CEO Jeff Trumper about changes he intends to make to the sound of the station. During these discussions, we determined our energies are best focused on having fun every day on our growing nationally syndicated radio show! We wish DVMG well and especially want to thank our amazing loyal listeners and advertisers in Phoenix who have been so supportive of our show.” The Dana Cortez Show is syndicated by Skyview Networks.   Tracy Johnson: Not Knowing Who You're Talking With On The Air 'Drives Listeners Crazy' THE MOUTH, APRIL 29TH, 2024 - In Talent Coach Tracy Johnson's latest blog, he weighs in on a common struggle shome host show's have with real-life conversations, particularly in the texting and social media age. Radio personalities frequently would rather be behind a microphone than in a discussion with others in real life because they don’t have to deal with human beings. However, mastering the art of conversations is a vital skill for air talents who wish to become personalities and not just announcers or “broadcasters.” On the one hand, listeners are eavesdropping on a private conversation between hosts and cohosts. They tune in to hear what the personalities have to say. On the other hand, listeners aren’t involved in the conversation, yet the show must perform with that eavesdropper as the priority. This defies typical social cues we have learned since a young age.  Johnson says, "It’s hard to feel connected to someone if you don’t know their name and can’t identify who’s talking. It drives listeners crazy. Radio folks assume listeners know them, and some managers think listeners don’t care. That may be true for generic announcers but not for personalities. Listeners can’t follow the conversation between three or more personalities. It works in real life because there’s visual contact, but (again) your audience is blind." Read complete blog here   iHeartPodcasts Announces 'Call It What It Is With Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington THE MOUTH, APRIL 29TH, 2024 - iHeartPodcasts together with Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, announce an all-new weekly podcast titled “Call It What It Is.” The premiere episode will debut on June 3, 2024. Although Jessica and Camilla’s characters weren’t close on “Grey's Anatomy,” the two became best friends off the screen. Now Jessica and Camilla are opening up the friendship circle to YOU! Someone’s Cheating? They got you on that. In-laws are in-lawing? Let’s get into it. Toxic friendships? Air it out. They’re on your side to help you with your concerns, talk about theirs and every once in a while bring on an awesome guest to get their take on the things that you bring them. While they may be unlicensed to advise, they’re gonna do it anyway! Follow @callitwhatitis, @jessicacapshaw, and @camillaluddington on Instagram for updates. “Call It What It Is” with Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.   RAB Launches New Professional Development Certification Course Certified THE MOUTH, APRIL 29TH, 2024 - The RAB launched a unique training certification program tailored to content creators in broadcast radio and audio. The brand-new course is built upon the fundamentals and hallmarks of RAB’s certified Radio Marketing Consulting course. The training targets those who are in content creation for media companies and caters to program and production directors, operations managers, promotions and brand directors, on-air talent, web designers, podcasters and social media managers. There are eight online classes containing multiple short video modules that are easy to consume and provide immediately actionable takeaways. The course consists of key topics including branding and marketing, understanding sales basics, commercial creative the new integrated, multi-platform, media landscape, effective communications and best practices for high performers. Instruction and training for the course is overseen by RAB’s Professional Development team and contributions by leading content creators who provide their insights into the relationship of sales and content monetization. Contributors include Tony Coles, president of multi-cultural business and development and president of Black Information Network (BIN); Elaina D. Smith, host of the nationally syndicated Nights with Elaina Show; Keith Hastings, brand and content director of Hubbard Radio Chicago; Sheri Lynch, co-host of nationally syndicated Bob & Sheri radio show, and Mike McVay, president of McVay Media Consulting. To find out more information about CRMC Content Creators and RAB’s complete Professional Development offerings, click here.   WMMR-FM Philly To Host 15th Annual Kathy’s Cuts To Benefit Wigs for Kids THE MOUTH, APRIL 29TH, 2024 - Beasley Media Group announces 93.3 WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show Morning Personality Kathy Romano will host the 15th Annual Kathy’s Cuts event to benefit Wigs for Kids. The event will take place on Monday, May 6, 2024 at three locations. Wigs For Kids is a non-profit organization that helps children “look like themselves” and live their lives. Last year’s event produced 69 hair donations to benefit Wigs for Kids. TruBeauty Concepts of Southampton, PA will supply all the products used and a gift bag for each donor, while 24 hair stylists are donating their time to cut and style donors’ hair.   Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Makes 'Gigantic' Debut In 1st Week's Sales Bon Jovi Documentary 'Thank You, Goodnight': How to Watch on Hulu Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Makes Gigantic Debut At No. 1 With Her Career-Best First-Week Sales Britney Spears Blasts Parents, Claims She May Never Get Justice Justin Bieber Sparks Concern From Fans as he Breaks Down in Tears Actor Mike Myers Makes First Public Appearance In A Year At AFI Awards Dan Rather Makes First Return To Cbs News Since Bitter Exit 18 Years Ago Colin Jost's Best Jokes at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Burger King Closing Stores Across America Photo/Republic Records     Tech Survey 2024: Personalities Edge Music Again As Main Reason For Listening; Skepticism Of AI THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - In yesterday's much anticipated Jacobs Media's annual Techsurvey 2024 presented in partnership with Inside Radio and sponsored by Quu, it revealed that Broadcast radio has its challenges, but the medium is showing stability and resilience. Other key takeaways show that key reasons for radio listening erosion continue to be less time in cars & lifestyle changes, but other audio options emerges as the primary obstacle. That said, Broadcast radio’s “connectivity” and “local-ness” set it apart from podcasts, DSPs, and personal music collections. And both rise in importance again this year. Other highlights include: For 6 years, personalities continue to outrank music for station preference, and a new question series reveals a majority of fans desire a deeper connection with station hosts. ----- Even fans of radio grossly underestimate the percentage of American that listen to AM/FM stations each week. Other takeaways show that “Regular radios” continue to disappear in homes, but thankfully, P1 mobile apps and smart speaker ownership are becoming more prominent. ----- Most radio listening among Millennials and Gen Zs takes place in cars.----- The social media hierarchy is mostly stable, but Twitter/X has incurred losses YoY. With regard to AI, the study showed a high-level of alarm over its rapid growth and most are highly concerned about its influence on the 2024 elections. Similar to the results in Techsurveys for public and Christian music radio, core radio listeners are both highly skeptical and fearful of AI. They are especially against the idea of bots replacing human hosts. Commenting on this year's key takeaway for radio, Fred Jacobs says, "If I were working at a radio station, whether in Nome or New York City, I'd be embracing my local market. It continues to be something that only broadcast radio can do (of the audio options)." Asked if there were there any surprises, Jacobs added, "Probably by how many traveled 200+ miles (one way) to see a favorite artist in concert. Had we asked, I wonder how many would have told us it was Taylor Swift!" Click here to find complete report and decks at appx. noon today est.   KISS-FM Celebrates 20 Years Of 'On Air With Ryan Seacrest' With 'Thank You Tour' THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - The 20th Anniversary Thank You Tour In celebration of 20 Years on the air at KIIS FM, the “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” morning show is hitting the road to meet listeners at some of the meaningful small businesses that have been a part of the show throughout the years. It took place on Thursday, April 25 starting at 7AM PT and ended last night at 7PM. The first 2 tour stops included The Disneyland Resort and Los Alamitos High School; they're both near and dear to the heart of the "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" show. Sisanie and Tanya Rad (shown at top with Seacrest) are Alma Maters of Los Alamitos High School. The cohosts hosted a rally for the students earlier in the day Additional stops this afternoon included SnoCorner in Long Beach (shown above), Ruben’s Bakery and Mexican Food in Compton, Malik Books in Culver City, and Guerrilla Tacos in DTLA. The remaining tour stops were open to the public.   Doug Stephan’s 'Good Day Show' Restructures To Weekends And A Flex Schedule THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - Effective May 3, 2024 the Good Day Show with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner will end its long run as a morning program with its final program via Wegner/Echobox on May 3rd. The DAILY “Good Day Show with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner” will be replaced with two weekend offerings featuring fresh new content that are four (4) hours each day. “Good Day Saturday” and “Good Day Sunday.” The new program will be delivered via FTP. Doug Stephan said “This isn’t goodbye, but it is changing when and how we will deliver our program. Weekends are a vast wasteland of infomercials and reruns. The content on this new show aligns with the same positive approach, features and friends that listeners have become accustomed to from “Good Day.” He continued “This new program is deliberately formatted so each hour stands on its own and can be used in any daypart on the weekend or weekdays, and it can be aired more than once, should you want to do that.” Doug Stephan’s “Good Day” has been a daily program for 36 years. The program shifts to United Stations Media Networks for distribution via FTP with this change. Stephan’s podcast programs remain unchanged including the daily Good Day podcast. For More Information, contact Mike McVay at mikemcvay@mcvaymedia.com Doug Stephan at doug.stephan@gmail.com   NAB Board Election Results Announced THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the results of the 2024 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2024. New board members are listed in italics; other Board members listed below have been re-elected. NAB Radio Board Elections (Even-numbered districts) Mary Menna Vice President and Market Manager Beasley Media District 2 – N.Y., N.J. Chris Forgy President and CEO Saga Communications District 6 – N.C., S.C. Jerry “J” Chapman President and majority owner Woof Boom Radio District 10 – Ind. Jeanna Berge President, Multi-Platform Group iHeart Media District 14 – Iowa, Wis. Ben Downs Vice President Bryan Broadcasting District 18 - Southern Texas Tim Swift Executive Vice President, Strategy and Technology Bonneville International Corporation District 22 – Ariz., Nev., N.M., Utah Leonard Wheeler President Mel Wheeler, Inc. District 4 – Del., D.C., Md., Va. Flynn Foster President/Owner Guaranty Media District 8 – La., Miss. Erik Hellum Chief Operating Officer Townsquare Media District 12 – Mo., Kan. Also joining are Andrew Sutor Executive Vice President and General Counsel Audacy District 16 – Colo., Neb. Larry Patrick Managing Partner Legend Communications, LLC District 20 – Mont., Idaho, Wyo. Bob Proffitt President and CEO Alpha Media LLC District 24 – Southern Calif., Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Island Effective immediately, Jerry “J” Chapman, president and majority owner, Woof Boom Radio will assume the District 10 (Ind.) board seat that was held by Michael Hulvey of Neuhoff Media. Starting in June 2024, Eddie Harrell, Jr., regional vice president and general manager, Radio One Markets in Ohio, will be appointed to the designated seat held by Alfred Liggins, Urban One, Inc.   Keith Urban Joins Lineup for the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 -  iHeartMedia announced that two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Keith Urban, will join the lineup for the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One. The festival will take place at Moody Center in Austin, TX. iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT). The main stage will feature performances from Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes. The Daytime Village takes place on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. CT at the Dell Technologies Plaza of Moody Center in Austin, TX.  The free daytime event will feature live performances by Riley Green, Chris Lane, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke, Chase Matthew and Kelsey Hart.   iHeart Named Webby Podcast Company Of the Year THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - The Webby Podcast Company of the Year is a Special Achievement Award for podcast companies with the largest body of Webby-winning, nominated and honored work across all Podcasts categories. In 2024, iHeart was recognized with 18 Webby Awards, 38 nominations and 16 honorees across our networks. The winning shows included “Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon,” in the Public Service & Activism category; “Questlove Supreme” in the music category; “The Laverne Cox Show” in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category; “Mobituaries with Mo Rocca” in the History and Arts & Culture categories; “Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children” in the Best Writing category, “Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang” in the Comedy category; “Club Shay Shay” in the Best Individual Episode and Featured Guest category; “Nightcap” in the Sports category; “The Draymond Green Show” in the Best Live Pod Recording; and “Supreme: The Battle for Roe” in the Scripted category. The Webby Awards is an international awards program that celebrates the best of the internet across various forms of media, including websites, video, advertising, media & PR, social, apps and podcasts. The ceremony is overseen by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. This group selects five nominees for each category and then the winner. Nominees in each category are also in the running for a Webby People’s Voice Award, which is selected by a public vote from the online community.   Beasley's First Cares 4 Kids Radiothon Raises Over $50,000 To Benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - Beasley Media Group's Southwest Florida Radio Stations recently joined forces with Children's Miracle Network to shine a spotlight on Golisano Children's Hospital and raise over $50,000 for pediatric healthcare. The event took place from 6:00AM – 6:00PM on Thursday, April 4th from the heart of Golisano Children's Hospital, located at 9981 South Health Park Drive, Fort Myers, Florida. Beasley Media Group's WXKB (B103.9), WRXK (96K-Rock), WJPT (Sunny 106.3), and WBCN (ESPN SWFL) all came together to broadcast live on site. Listeners were encouraged to lend their support through various channels, including a dedicated call center, text line, and online donations via Children's Miracle Network. "We have an amazing team, and I am grateful to work with them,” said Vice President and Market Manager AJ Lurie. “I am grateful to everyone who made this event a success. We are proud to partner with Children’s Miracle Network and Golisano Children’s Hospital. Thank you to each person who donated and every sponsor who supported our efforts.” The radio stations raised over $50,066.00 in 12 hours. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Golisano Children's Hospital, ensuring that children in Southwest Florida receive the care they deserve.     Alpha Media On The Hunt For Content Director In Portland, OR THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - Alpha Media has a unique opportunity for a Content Director in Portland, Oregon, overseeing our leading news and sports stations, KXL & 750 The Game. This role is perfect for a creative and motivational leader with a proven history of driving engaging content across audio, digital, and social media platforms. If you're passionate about crafting dynamic spoken word content, social media narratives, captivating digital content, and delivering unparalleled over-the-air, smart speaker and app experiences, we want to hear from you. Your Mission: Spearhead strategies to boost ratings, revenue, and reach making KXL & 750 The Game stand out in both the Portland and National content landscape. Foster collaboration across sales and promotions to produce compelling content that captivates our audiences and benefits both our listeners and advertisers. Mentor and guide high-profile on-air talent, enhancing their connection with audiences across various platforms. If you're ready to steer our stations to new heights with your leadership, positivity, work intensity, and world-class creativity, Alpha Media is ready for you. Alpha Media is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at 1-877-459- 5750 or alpha.recruitment@alphamediausa.com include your full name, contact information, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.   TikTok Banning Debate Summarized; Avengers 5 Years Later Harvey Weinstein Survivors Speak Out After Overturned NY Conviction Travis Scott to Stand Jury Trial for Astroworld Lawsuits Rolling Stones Tap Three Country Artists to Open 2024 Tour London Pub The Black Dog Is At “Max Capacity” Following Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department’ Song The Debate Over Banning TikTok, Summarized ‘Avengers Assemble:’ Five Years After' Endgame' 2024 Latin AMAs Winners List King Charles Funeral Plans Reportedly Being Updated Amid Cancer Battle Domino's Launches 'You Tip, We Tip' Promotion, Rewarding Customers Who Tip Their Delivery Drivers    Edison: In The Digital Age, Social Media Platforms Influence Music Discovery And Beyond THE MOUTH, APRIL 25TH, 2024 - In Edison's latest Weekly Insights it refers to the latest findings from The Infinite Dial 2024, supported by Audacy, Cumulus Media, and SiriusXM Media. It shows how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are also sources for discovering music. Social media platforms are embedded into the lives of the majority of Americans 12+. Sixty-three percent of Americans use Facebook, 44% use Instagram, and usage of TikTok is close behind at 35%. Yet the power of these platforms is not just measured by usage — it’s also about influence. According to The Infinite Dial 2024, 48% of Americans age 12+ say it is “very” or “somewhat” important to keep up to date with music. Among this audience, 40% use Instagram as a source to find out about music. TikTok trails behind at 36%, while Facebook maintains a solid presence with 32% of Americans using it for discovering music. So, what makes these platforms so distinguishable in the realm of music discovery? It's the immersive experience they offer. Instagram provides diverse avenues for musicians to showcase their craft and engage with audiences authentically with IGTV and Stories. Meanwhile, TikTok's algorithmic feed delivers an endless stream of short-form content tailored to users' preferences. TikTok’s music-centered features and viral challenges have also propelled the platform into a breeding ground for new trends and breakout hits, allowing emerging artists to rise to fame and audiences to establish favorite music. Even Facebook plays a significant role in music discovery, serving as a platform for users to connect with artists, explore new releases, and share their musical experiences with friends and followers. The Infinite Dial 2024 report clearly illustrates the power social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook have in promoting a wide variety of music and artists to users. While interesting, this insight only scratches the surface of fascinating music discovery data from the full study. Stay tuned for future insights and reports that dive into how specific audiences discover and learn about music.   Reba McEntire To Host The 59th Academy Of Country Music Awards From Frisco, Texas THE MOUTH, APRIL 25TH, 2024 - The Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) today announced that entertainment icon Reba McEntire will host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT, streaming live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. A Prime membership will not be required to watch live. "I am tickled to pieces to get to host the ACM Awards for the 17th time!” Reba McEntire exclaimed. “What an honor to have been part of the past, present and now the future of the Academy of Country Music with Amazon Prime Video. I can’t wait to get to Texas and see everybody May 16th!" “We are thrilled for the homecoming of Reba to the ACM Awards stage for the 17th time! There is simply no one better to continue to elevate this show in our new global streaming era with Amazon Prime Video,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside said. “No one has a deeper and richer history with the Academy than Reba, from her many years hosting the ACM Awards, and from her 16 ACM Awards wins including Entertainer of the Year and two ACM anniversary Milestone Awards. With exciting new music coming, extensive television presence and a worldwide fanbase, Reba’s back and better than ever!” “Reba McEntire is an icon. She is one of the most influential artists in the music industry and we are thrilled to welcome her back as host of the Academy of Country Music Awards,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with the ACM Awards along with harnessing the global strength of Amazon to offer country music’s longest running award show to our audience.” Fans can also tune into the official ACM Red Carpet on Prime Video, the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, and Amazon Live, starting at 7 p.m. EDT/6 p.m. CDT/4 p.m. PDT.   MIW Names Corinne Baldassano Recipient Of The 14th Annual Frances Preston 'Trailblazer Award' THE MOUTH, APRIL 25TH, 2024 -  Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. has named Corinne Baldassano, the 2024 MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer. Corinne most recently served as Senior Vice President of Programming & Marketing at Take On The Day, LLC/The Dr. Laura Program. Baldassano is a well-respected radio veteran with a long, extremely successful, and storied career, which began at WHN Radio in New York City, where she started as an Editorial Researcher and rose to Music Director. She spent 16 years with ABC, including roles as Music Director at WPLJ-FM in New York and Program Director at KAUM-FM in Houston. She also served as Program Director under Boston Globe’s WSAI-FM in Cincinnati. Later, Corinne was named Program Director of ABC's Contemporary and FM Radio Networks, Director of the ABC Entertainment Radio Network, and Vice President of Programming for ABC Radio Networks, overseeing major programs like American Top 40. Corinne became General Manager of the Radio Division at the Associated Press and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Programming and Marketing at Take On The Day, LLC. She is a founding member of the MIWs and serves on its Advisory Board. The MIW Trailblazer Award was presented during the 2024 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show on the Main Stage, on Monday, April 15th. Corinne said, "I am honored to accept this year’s Trailblazer Award from the MIWs. As I built my career, it was natural for me to offer guidance to others who also wanted to take a similar path. And it’s turned out to be one of the most important and satisfying things I’ve ever done. I’m proud of those I have mentored and I’m humbled to be recognized by an organization committed to fostering the growth of broadcasting’s next generation of women. I’m happy to see my work and theirs come full circle. Thank you!" To learn more about the organization, please visit RadioMIW.com.   The Greg Beharrell Show Adds 13 Stations, Now Over 65 Total THE MOUTH, APRIL 25TH, 2024 -  YEA Networks Greg Beharrell Show has added 13 new markets. The show can now be found on mornings at Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s Alternative 106.1 WQYQ, late nights on Federated Media Active Rock 103.9 WRBR, nights on Saga Communications’ Mainstream Rock 97.5 WZZP, and nights on ten of Pattinson Media’s Adult Hits stations. Beharrell commented, "This is something I couldn't have imagined in my wildest dreams which is odd because one does have a subconscious semblance of control when in a dreamlike state, so you would think I’d choose to dream myself a better imagination within my dreams." For information on adding TGBS, or utilizing Beharrell as imaging VO, you can contact YEA Networks Director of Affiliate Sales, Scott Kerr through email (scott@yeanetworks.com), phone (843-270-2836), or skywriting (cursive only).   PodJourney Introduces A New 'One-On-One Coaching Platform' To Help Podcasters THE MOUTH, APRIL 25TH, 2024 - Gemini XIII and MyJourney Technologies announced the launch of PodJourney, an innovative coaching platform designed exclusively for podcasters seeking one-on-one support from industry experts. PodJourney helps podcasters expand their audience and find a path to monetization through its unique tool set and network of coaches. Key features of PodJourney's coaching platform include: Personalized Coaching Sessions - Content Optimization -Hosting & Monetization Opportunities - Tools & Services - Pod Planner feature and a direct line into coaches with message functionality and VIP session opportunities. “Our coaching platform is designed to be a trusted partner for podcasters, guiding them every step of the way as they unleash their creativity, reach new audiences, and monetize their passion,” said Spencer Brown, CEO of Gemini XIII and Co-Founder of PodJourney. "With the launch of PodJourney, we aim to empower podcasters with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive podcasting landscape." Click here for more info.   SNAPS: LaBrozzi Says Bye To The ‘Burgh THE MOUTH, APRIL 25TH, 2024 -  Pittsburgh threw a “Goodbye ‘Burgh Party” for KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi as he departed the news/talk legendary station. Attendees included Brand Managers, the Market Manager, longtime KDKA morning star Larry Richert and a couple of notable party crashers. Pictured L-R (Back Row) PJ Kumanchik, new KDKA Brand Manager, Mark Anderson, Regional Vice President/Programming Audacy, Kraig Riley, 93.7 The Fan Brand Manager, Michael Spacciapolli, Audacy Pittsburgh Market Manager, Dave LaBrozzi, Larry Richert, host KDKA morning news, Dave Popovich, Former Audacy Cleveland Operations Manager, Consultant Mike McVay. Pictured L-R (Front Row) Amy Mauk - Events, Promotions and Marketing Manager, Audacy Pittsburgh, Christine Fallon McKenna, Audacy Pittsburgh Sales Manager, Denise Suba, Audacy Pittsburgh Sales Manager.   WRMF-FM's Kevin Rolston Of The 'KVJ Show Named Recipient Of MSBC's 2024 'Kidd Kraddick Award' THE MOUTH, MARCH 26, 2024 - ICYMI, Kevin Rolston of WRMF-FM's top-rated KVJ show has been named the 2024 recipient of Morning Show Boot Camp's (MSBC) prestigious 'Kidd Kraddick Award'. Kevin is joined on-air by co-hosts Virginia Sinicki and Jason Pennington (shown L-R). Named in honor of the late Kidd Kraddick, the annual award recognizes those of unparalleled success, inimitable style and authenticity. exemplary service to their community and serving as a constant source of inspiration to other shows and personalities.  Traditionally, each year's recipient is charged with selecting the following year's honoree. Last year's recipient, Dave Ryan (R) of iHeart's KDWB-FM Minneapolis, said in selecting Rolston, "The responsibility of choosing the next Kidd Kraddick Award winner is the hardest part of winning this award. So many amazing radio people went through my head like characters on a slot machine! But I owed Kevin for helping me hide that body at Boot Camp 2014 so I knew he was the one." Ryan adds, "Seriously, Kevin is amazing on two important fronts. Of course he's an incredible radio talent. His content is different and fun and innovative and absolutely compelling. He never plays it safe and it pays off. On top of that, he's a visionary. He sees where the industry is going and how to get his show on that same path. If you want to know where to point your show in 2024, follow Kevin. He gets it. I get such a kick out of knowing I had anything to do with Kevin's career and I'm honored to pass this award on to that college student that used to listen to my show back in the day." On being named as this year's recipient Kevin says, "There isn't an honor I would cherish more. I believe Kidd Kraddick was the most gifted person to ever crack a microphone in our industry. Everyone to have received his award is an industry giant. I don't feel worthy, but I'm not gonna turn this down either! And to receive this award from Dave Ryan is such a cool full-circle moment for me." "Dave Ryan is the sole reason I'm even in radio in the first place," Kevin added, "Hearing him on the Morning Zoo at WNCI in Columbus as a young impressionable kid at Ohio University who couldn't pick a career path, inspired me and gave me the idea that maybe I could do this too. I wanted to be him so bad. Kind of weird where life takes you." Past honorees include Bert Weiss of the syndicated 'The Bert Show,' The YEA Network Syndicated 'The Kidd Kraddick Show, The Ace & TJ Show, 97X Quad Cities' Dwyer & Michaels Show, Big 105.9 Miami's Paul Castronovo, BJ Shea, co-host of The BJ & Sarah Mornings on KZOK-FM Seattle, The Roula & Ryan Show, on KRBE-FM Houston, Brother Wease Radio 95.1 Rochester, Mojo of Channel 955 Detroit's Mojo in the Morning and, of course, Dave Ryan. The Kraddick Award will be presented during Talentmasters' 36th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC), taking place August 8-10 at The Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego. Register now by clicking HERE         STUDY: Telecommunications Among Most Impacted Industries By Technology in 2024 THE MOUTH, JANUARY 2ND, 2024 - “The Impact of Technology in 2024 and Beyond,” found AI as the technology most likely to have the greatest impact on a broad range of industries from film to medicine. The Impact of Technology in 2024 and Beyond: AN IEEE global study (IEEE) Extended reality, cloud computing, 5G and electric vehicles are also among the top five most important technologies in 2024, according to the IEEE. The survey of CTOS (Global Tech. Officers) from the US, UK, China, India and Brazil found AI to be the most impactful technology next year, encompassing predictive and generative AI, machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP). Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Financial Industries Most impacted by Technology in 2024- The top five industry sectors that will be most impacted by technology in 2024, according to survey responses, are:  (41%) telecommunications (as compared to 40% in 2023) (39%) manufacturing (as compared to 30% in 2023) (39%) banking and financial services (as compared to 33% in 2023)  (31%) automotive and transportation (as compared to 39% in 2023) (31%) energy (as compared to 33% in 2023)  According to the survey, among the top uses of AI in the coming year will be real-time cybersecurity, increasing supply chain efficiency, aiding and accelerating software development, automating customer service, and the speeding up screening of job applicants. However, integrating AI into existing work isn’t as straightforward as flipping a switch. In the study, nearly half of respondents said they see difficulty integrating AI into existing workflows as one of the top three concerns when it comes to using generative AI in 2024. The benefit of AI is clear to many, but there’s a tricky part: potential risks. Among them is the risk of overreliance on generative AI for facts. As the IEEE puts it, the problem is that those facts aren’t always accurate. And with all forms of AI, it can be difficult to find out how, exactly, the software arrived at its conclusion. In the survey, 59% of respondents cited an “overreliance on AI and potential inaccuracies” as a top concern of AI use in their organizations. Part of the problem is that the training data itself can be inaccurate. “Verifying training data is difficult because the provenance is not available and volume of the training data is enormous,” said IEEE life fellow Paul Nikolic. In 2024 and beyond, expect intense efforts to ensure that AI results are more accurate, and the data used to train AI models is clean. Read Full Report Here   Are You Getting Jockline Daily? If Not, We'd Like You To Try It! It's Free! With your permission, we'll send you your first tomorrow.  Give it a try for a few days and if at any time you wish to opt off this list, just click on the UNSUBSCRIBE button at the bottom of this page. If you would like to begin simply don't reply - We'll handle it for you!  Publisher/Don Anthony WRKN-FM.           Do not scroll below this line –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––               Kirsten Donaldson Joins NAB as Vice President of Public Policy Kirsten Donaldson Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Kirsten Donaldson has joined NAB as vice president of public policy. Donaldson will report to Shawn Donilon, executive vice president of Government Relations. Donaldson will provide strategic public policy counsel to assist NAB in developing policy positions and formulating advocacy strategies to address critical issues affecting the broadcast industry. “Kirsten brings a wealth of expertise in legal advocacy and policy development, making her a valuable asset to NAB as we confront critical policy issues impacting the broadcast industry,” said Donilon. “Her extensive experience in copyright law and technology policy will be instrumental to broadcasters as we work with policymakers to level the playing field and allow us to fairly compete by holding all media to the same set of rules. We are excited to welcome her to the NAB team.” Before joining NAB, Donaldson served as vice president of Legal at the Digital Media Association (DiMA) in Washington, D.C., where she represented global technology and streaming companies on copyright law and technology policy matters. Additionally, Donaldson founded and led The Donaldson Law Group, specializing in intellectual property strategies and engaging with federal agencies and Congress on IP policy issues. Donaldson also represented clients on intellectual property matters as a counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of the multinational law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. She has a strong track record of working in government as legislative director and counsel for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers. Donaldson brings extensive experience navigating legislative, regulatory and legal landscapes and advocating for clients. Donaldson holds a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law from the George Washington University (GW) Law School, a Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from California Lutheran University.   Audacy’s 99.9 KISW Presents Halloween Hullabaloo With Headliner Godsmack THE MOUTH, MAY 7TH, 2024 - Whoaaa, it's only May, but fans can ready for a hauntingly unforgettable night this Halloween as Audacy’s 99.9 KISW presents its inaugural Halloween Hullabaloo! The spooky spectacle will take place on Sunday, October 13, at accesso ShoWare Center. The event features an all-star lineup headlined by legendary rock giants Godsmack, GRAMMY® Award-winning RIAA Platinum artists Halestorm, The Warning, and Flat Black. "Having an iconic band like Godsmack headline our first-ever Halloween Hullabaloo delivers the high expectation our KISW Rockaholics look to us for," said Ryan Castle, Brand Manager, KISW-FM. "We're incredibly excited to have them, Halestorm, and everyone else as part of this electronic event and can't wait to see what ghostly surprises they have in store."