All Access Audio Summit 2023 – John Shomby Moderates A Key Session On How To Make Radio Cool Again

A Cool $200 Gets You In To See This Panel And 15 Others; $100 If Out Of Work

ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 is the obvious choice to advance your learning and career for a small investment of only $200. Out of work? Just $100. ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 has 63 A+ quality speakers/content creators ready to do a brain dump and share on APRIL 26-28 across 18 sessions. More names will be announced this coming week. W are hard at work on the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 agenda which is coming together! Register now!

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 at 11a: ‘Let’s Make Radio Cool Again! Creating Lasting Relevance For Our Stations’

What needs to be done now to ensure the future? Radio’s role in the music discovery process has forever ... more »

SoundExchange Strongly Supports Congress Reintroduction Of The American Music Fairness Act

SOUNDEXCHANGE hailed the SENATE and HOUSE reintroduction of the American Music Fairness Act as a “monumental step toward achieving respect and equity for music creators.” The bill was re-introduced in the HOUSE by Rep. JERRY NADLER (D-NY) and DARRELL ISSA (R-CA) and in the SENATE by Sens. ALEX PADILLA (D-CA) and MARSHA BLACKBURN (R-TN), with Sens. DIANNE FEINSTEIN (D-CA) and THOM TILLIS (R-NC) and Reps. TOM MCCLINTOCK (R-CA) and TED LIEU (D-CA) added as co-sponsors.  

The bill would impose a performance royalty on AM and FM broadcasters.

SOUNDEXCHANGE Pres./CEO MICHAEL HUPPE said, “Music creators have been forced to give away their work for far too long. It is time for CONGRESS to demonstrate that they stand behind the hard-working Americans that provide the music we all love by finally passing the American Music Fairness Act. This bill has the broad support of artists, labels, small broadcasters, unions, and others because it strikes a fair balance by respecting creators for their work and protecting truly local broadcasters. No more excuses, no more waiting in line for their turn. Music creators demand the economic justice AMFA provides.”

Clive Davis On This Year's Pre-Grammy Party

The annual CLIVE DAVIS PRE-GRAMMY GALA will get underway this SATURDAY night before the televised awards show and the legendary record exec gave VARIETY a hint at what to expect. 

On this year's guest list: "I would say that from the point of view of movie stars, somehow some of the biggest movie stars are coming. I don’t want to give away the evening, but there are certain things that are being celebrated. I’m sorry, I can’t be more specific."

On whom will be the final performer of the night: "Seeing the impact of the party over the years, the producers of the MICHAEL JACKSON BROADWAY musical have agreed for its incredibly talented star MYLES FROST, to fly out here for the weekend and do the finale.

On what to expect. "I said a great rock star will duet with a great LATIN star."

On whether BAD BUNNY will perform: "We'll see."

NAB Show To Feature 'Broadcast District' In LVCC West Hall

The NAB SHOW will feature a Broadcast District in the West Hall of the LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER this year, with exhibitors and content for radio and television broadcasters and a networking area, the "TV and Radio HQ." The convention is scheduled for APRIL 15-19.

“We are excited to enhance the experience for broadcasters with a centralized location that emphasizes community building and makes it easy to navigate the SHOW,” said NAB EVP/Industry Affairs APRIL CARTY-SIPP. “TV and Radio broadcasters will receive tangible takeaways to help them generate revenue, streamline expenses and innovate while getting insights into what’s next for their business through a tailored experience designed to meet their needs.”

Beyoncé Extends Dates For 'Renaissance World Tour'

BEYONCE has announced extended tour dates for the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. She's added seven additional NORTH AMERICA stadium shows in TORONTO, CHICAGO, WASHINGTON D.C., ATLANTA, HOUSTON, LOS ANGELES and EAST RUTHERFORD. 

The North American leg of the tour will continue leveraging TICKETMASTER’s VERIFIED FAN technology for the added dates, in order to ensure more tickets get into the hands of concertgoers. Fans can register now until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd at 12p (ET) for the added shows.

Fan demand already exceeds the number of available tickets by more than 800% based on current registration numbers in the Group A cities. The seven shows added are to help meet demand for this first group of dates going on sale. LIVE NATION warns that even with these added dates, it is still expected that the majority of interested fans will not be able to get tickets because demand drastically exceeds supply. Click here for more information.

Eastlan Ratings Now Available For December '22

EASTLAN RATINGS are now available for the following markets for NOVEMBER '22: ANCHORAGE, AL; BEND, OR; BILLINGS, MT; CHARLESTON, WV; DECATUR, IL; ELKHART, IN; FORT WAYNE, IN; HOT SPRINGS, AR; JOHNSON CITY/KINGSPORT/BRISTOL, TN; KALISPELL, MT; LAFAYETTE, IN, LaSALLE/PERU, IL; LAUREL/HATTIESBURG, MI; MYRTLE BEACH, SC; SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA; SANTA ROSA, CA; SOUTH BEND, IN; TWIN FALLS/BURLEY, ID.

Find the 12+ results posted in our EASTLAN RATINGS section on ALL ACCESS.

Bobby Bones Set To Co-Host 'Live From E!: Grammys' Red Carpet With Laverne Cox

Television and radio personality BOBBY BONES will co-host this year's "Live From E!: GRAMMYS" red carpet special alongside LAVERNE COX. The 65th GRAMMY AWARDS will take place on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th on CBS, with the red carpet coverage beginning on E! at 6p (ET)/3p (PT).

Known as the host of the syndicated Country radio morning program, "The BOBBY BONES Show," he most recently served as host of USA NETWORK's competition series, "Snake In The Grass," and also starred in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC's TV series, "Breaking BOBBY BONES." He was also the official in-house mentor on ABC’s “American Idol” and winner of season 27 of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.”

Renovation Plans Revealed For Downtown Nashville's Ernest Tubb Record Shop

The new owners of downtown NASHVILLE's storied ERNEST TUBB RECORD SHOP are planning to add a honky-tonk and rooftop space, in addition to restoring the building's facade to its original look from the 1850s. As previously reported, those new owners include in-demand NASHVILLE studio musician ILYA TOSHINSKIY, who was part of a group that purchased the record store's assets last summer for $18.3 million, including the historic lower BROADWAY building that has housed it since 1951 (NET NEWS 8/1/22).

Now, the NASHVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL is reporting that another of the shop's new owners signed for an $18.75 million construction loan for the property. When complete, the newspaper reports, "the record shop and merchandise will occupy one floor, a honky-tonk with a mezzanine will occupy another floor, and there will be a private third floor with a use that hasn’t been determined yet."

The store was founded by Country music legend ERNEST TUBB in 1947, and moved to the Broadway site four years later.

WRVW (107.5 The River)/Nashville Lets You ‘Dump’ On Your Ex

Nothing beats a cold plate of revenge when you’ve been dissed, and iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WRVW (107.5 THE RIVER)/NASHVILLE is all about letting listeners have their day in “karma court” for VALENTINE's DAY.

107.5 THE RIVER is giving listeners the chance to honor their ex’s by naming a public toilet at DICK’s LAST RESORT after him/her, so that all of NASHVILLE can have the golden opportunity to poop on them as a reward for their suckiness and bad behavior.

Just head to the 107.5 THE RIVER page and login with your iHEART credentials and give up a little shade on your ex. 107.5 THE RIVER will select two suitably crappy exes (one male + one female) and hang their names in a bathroom stall at DICK's so that everyone knows just how crappy they are.

No last names – your story could be used on-air.

Bob Thiele's Renowned Flying Dutchman Label Revived With Jazz-Soul Vet Billy Valentine Album

FLYING DUTCHMAN RECORDS -- the storied imprint founded by legendary record producer BOB THIELE (JOHN COLTRANE's "A Love Supreme" and Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World") which released albums by DUKE ELLINGTON, GIL-- SCOTT HERON and LEON THOMAS, as well as audio albums by ANGELA DAVIS and STANLEY CROUCH -- is back four decades later, revived by THIELE's son BOB THIELE, JR.

On MARCH 24th, the revived label will release "BILLY VALENTINE & The Universal Truth," recorded during the pandemic in reaction to the worldwide protest after the MAY 2020 murder of GEORGE FLOYD.

 “Making the album suddenly became very cathartic,” said VALENTINE. “The ... more »

Robert Alianiello, Popular WCAO-WBAL/Baltimore DJ Who Introduced The Beatles, Passes At 83

ROBERT C. ALIANIELLO, a popular on-air personality at BALTIMORE stations WCAO and WBAL known on the air as ROBERT C. ALLEN III and who introduced THE BEATLES and ROLLING STONES at '60s concerts, died of congestive heart failure last month at the age of 83.

While in the NAVY, the PROVIDENCE, RI, native credited listening to WASHINGTON, DC. AM station WEAM, now WZHF, as giving him the idea for a career.

After leaving the military, ALIANIELLO attended the NORTHEAST SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING in BOSTON, working part time at WHIL/MEDFORD, MA, and later WARE, MA. He broadcast mornings on WHYN/SPRINGFIELD, MA, and hosted a dance party on the television ... more »

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday wishes on FRIDAY (2/3) to UNDRCVR ENTERTAINMENT’s JOHN FRANCK, KMJK/KANSAS CITY PD JOWCOL "BOOGIE D" DOLBY, VOICE CREATIVE’s NEIL HOLMES, BIRMINGHAM MOUNTAIN RADIO PD GENO PEARSON, SALEM/SACRAMENTO PD MAX MILLER, former iHEARTMEDIA/SPOKANE’s DAWN MARCEL, former WMWX/PHILADELPHIA APD/MD JOE PROKE, KPCC/PASADENA’s LISA GREENE, BROADCAST PARTNERS' KEN MOULTRIE, URBAN RADIO BROADCASTING/MERIDIAN, MS OM BOB O’DELL, WJCL/SAVANNAH PD BOOMER LEE, WRKZ-WTDA/COLUMBUS, OH Imaging Dir. TODD BRADLEY, WBWB/BLOOMINGTON's PAM THRASH, KBAY-KEZR/SAN JOSE's NANCY NEWCOMER, LOCAL RADIO NETWORKS EVP/Programming & Operations CHRIS REEVES, ... more »

SiriusXM Revenue Flat, Net Income Up For Fourth Quarter 2022

SIRIUSXM fourth quarter 2022 revenue was flat year-to-year to $2.283 billion, with net income up 15% to $365 million (8 to 9 cents/basic and diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA rose 10% to $742 million.

"2022 was a strong year for SIRIUSXM, as we continued to focus on bringing consumers the best in audio entertainment both in-car and on the go, reaching record high revenue and record low churn,” said CEO JENNIFER WITZ. "Our strong operating and financial performance in 2022 are a testament to our resilient business model and growing contribution from streaming, which helped us deliver 348,000 net new self-pay subscribers. In 2023, we expect ... more »

All Access Audio Summit 2023: Programmers’ 'Can List' – Innovative Tools To Help You Win

Be The Sponge -- Soak Up The Knowledge For Just $200! Out Of Work? Just $100

As promised here are the details on the debut of the fourth of four new sessions at ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 – airing across the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD on APRIL 26, 27, 28 – beginning at 9a (PT) with six sessions a day. All for $200 and only $100 if you are out of work. Click here to register now for ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023. 

All of the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2023 sessions are accessible from home, your office or anywhere you like across any two devices, on the original broadcast dates and then on-demand as often as you want. No expensive planes, hotels, rental cars and you can watch at your convenience.

Programmers’ Wish Can List ... more »

Victor Giacomelli Named VP/Sales, Travia Charmont Named Sales Mgr. At WWPR-F (Power 105.1)-WWRL (BIN 1600)/New York

AUDACY DENVER Dir./Sales VICTOR GIACOMELLI has been named VP/Sales and AUDACY ATLANTA Sr. AE TRAVIA CHARMONT has been named Sales Mgr. at iHEARTMEDIA Hip Hop WWPR-F (POWER 105.1) and News WWRL-A (NEW YORK'S BIN 1600)/NEW YORK. Both GIACOMELLI and CHARMONT previously worked at crosstown MEDIACO Hip Hop WQHT (HOT 97) and R&B WBLS and will report to SVP/Sales STEVE DELUSANT.

 “VICTOR and TRAVIA are the perfect combination to lead our sales efforts for POWER 105.1 and the WWRL 1600 AM BLACK INFORMATION NETWORK,” said DELUSANT. “Both VICTOR and TRAVIA have strong experience and knowledge working in the multicultural space. I am excited to have ... more »

Todd Moscowitz's Santa Anna Names GM, VP/Promotion, CFO

TODD MOSCOWITZ's SANTA ANNA record label announced the appointment of DAVE ANDERSON as GM and CARLOS "LOS" OGANDO as VP/Promotion, both reporting to the CEO/founder of ALAMO RECORDS and co-founder of SANTA ANNA.  

ANDERSON will oversee SANTA ANNA's expanded marketing, promotion and digital teams. Prior to joining SANTA ANNA, he served in VP/Commerce roles at GEFFEN and WARNER RECORDS.

ORGANDO previously held VP/Promotion stripes at GEFFEN and WARNER as well. In his new role, he will assist the label with creating and executing its promotion strategy across multiple formats.

In addition, DEREK LEE will add the role of CFO for SANTA ANNA to his current post at ALAMO RECORDS overseeing all finance operations, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting and accounting for the label.

Said MOSCOWITZ, “DAVE and LOS have great skill and talent to work creatively and successfully with artists. I look forward to working with them as they develop incredible opportunities and experiences for our roster, to reach new fans and consumers. I am also thrilled to have DEREK join SANTA ANNA. He has become an invaluable member of the leadership team.”

American Music Fairness Act Re-Introduced In House, Senate

The American Music Fairness Act, which failed to pass in CONGRESS last year, is back for another round, re-introduced in the HOUSE by Rep. JERRY NADLER (D-NY) and DARRELL ISSA (R-CA) and in the SENATE by Sens. ALEX PADILLA (D-CA) and MARSHA BLACKBURN (R-TN), this time adding Sens. DIANNE FEINSTEIN (D-CA) and THOM TILLIS (R-NC) and Reps. TOM MCCLINTOCK (R-CA) and TED LIEU (D-CA) as co-sponsors. NADLER joined as co-sponsor in place of Rep. TED DEUTCH (D-FL), who retired from the HOUSE last year.

The bill would impose a performance royalty on AM and FM broadcasters, and has been endorsed in the past by the RECORDING ACADEMY, musicFIRST, the ... more »

NAB Asks FCC To Hold Off On 2022 Quadrennial Review Until 2018 Review Is Done

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS is asking the FCC to hold off on the 2022 Quadrennial Regulatory Review until it gets the 2018 version done.

In a filing as part of the public comment period for the 2022 quadrennial review, the NAB asks for a "temporary toll" on the review and comment periods until the 2018 review is "expeditiously" completed. The NAB writes that "failure to timely complete the 2018 quadrennial review violates the direct mandate and clear purpose of Section 202(h)" of the Communications Act of 1996, noting that the litigation delaying completion of the prior review has concluded and that "an incomplete but still pending 2018 review also makes it challenging, if not impossible, for stakeholders to submit useful and relevant comments to inform a distinct 2022 review."

Read the filing here.

Ashley Williams Promoted To Director Of Sales At CMG/Orlando

In her 15 years with COX MEDIA GROUP/ORLANDO, ASHLEY WILLIAMS started out as a Television Sales Asst., and has moved up the ranks to Integrated Sales Manager in 2020 before her just-announced promotion to Dir./Sales.

WILLIAMS said, “I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead the ORLANDO radio sales team. We have an incredibly talented group, and I look forward to taking our team to the next level.”

CMG/ORLANDO Radio VP/Market Manager J.C. CAMPESE said, “I am extremely excited for our sales team and our wonderful clients to have ASHLEY WILLIAMS as CMG ORLANDO’s new Director of Sales. Her diverse background with CMG and the trust she has built, both internally and externally, makes her the perfect choice to lead CMG ORLANDO sales into the future.”

The CMG/ORLANDO cluster includes News-Talk WDBO-A-W297BB, Country WWKA (K92.3), R&B WCFB (STAR 94.5), Spanish Hits WOEX (ÉXITOS 96.5), and Classic Hits WMMO.

NuVoodoo To Present 'VoodooVision' Consumer Study In March Webinars

NuVOODOO MEDIA SERVICES will be unveiling the results of its first consumer study of 2023, the "VOODOOVision Study," in sessions scheduled for MARCH. The study, including interviews with over 5,300 14–54-year-old respondents, will include analysis of consumer behavior across all digital advertising platforms, how and where consumers are spending their media time and where they are paying attention to commercial messages, digital privacy issues, and more.

The webinars are free and scheduled for MARCH 2nd at 2p (ET), MARCH 6th at noon (ET), and MARCH 21st at 2p (ET). Register for any of the live sessions, or have the presentation video sent to your inbox, by clicking here.

Grammy Awards To Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip Hop

This year's 65th GRAMMY AWARDS will include a segment celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. LL COOL J will introduce the segment, perform, and give a dedication.

The presentation is being produced by QUESTLOVE, JESSE COLLINS, PATRICK MENTON of FULWELL 73, Creative Producer FATIMA ROBINSON, and QUESTLOVE's Mgr. and LNU/Pres., SHAWN GEE, will feature music by the ROOTS and narration by BLACK THOUGHT.

Performers will include BIG BOI, BUSTA RHYMES WITH SPLIFF STAR, DE LA SOUL, DJ DRAMA, DJ JAZZY JEFF, MISSY ELLIOTT, FUTURE, GLORILLA, GRANDMASTER FLASH, GRANDMASTER MELE MEL & SCORPIO/ETHIOPIAN KING, ICE-T, LIL BABY, LIL WAYNE, THE LOX, METHOD MAN, NELLY, PUBLIC ENEMY, QUEEN LATIFAH, RAHIEM, RAKIM, RUN-DMC, SALT-N-PEPA AND SPINDERELLA, SCARFACE, SWIZZ BEATZ, and TOO $HORT.

RECORDING ACADEMY CEO HARVEY MASON JR said, "For five decades, Hip-Hop has not only been a defining force in music, but a major influence on our culture. Its contributions to art, fashion, sport, politics, and society cannot be overstated. I'm so proud that we are honoring it in such a spectacular way on the GRAMMY stage. It is just the beginning of our year-long celebration of this essential genre of music."

SiriusXM And Pandora Collaborate For Black History Month

SIRIUSXM and PANDORA have launched a collection of limited-run channels and special events for BLACK HISTORY MONTH. It will feature artists and influencers from sports to the arts who've aided in making a difference for African Americans and communities.

SIRIUSXM SVP/Brand-Consumer Marketing KIMBERLY K. WILSON said, “This BLACK HISTORY MONTH, SIRIUSXM and PANDORA are amplifying the Black experience and the impact of Black artists, creators, our hosts, and talent have had on pop culture through our curated cross-platform content. The Power of Black Culture has influenced music of all genres, sports, comedy, and talk. We’re thrilled to honor ... more »

Bell Media Parent BCE Fourth Quarter Revenue Rises Despite Soft Radio Advertiser Demand

BCE INC., parent of BELL MEDIA, reported fourth quarter 2022 revenue increasing 3.7% year-over-year to C$6.4 billion, powered by growth in wireless, residential internet, and media segments, but net earnings fell 13.8% to C$567 million (C58 cents/share), blamed on asset impairment charges for the company's French-language TV stations, and Adjusted EBITDA increased 0.3% to C$2.4 billion. The Media division, which includes the company's radio stations, saw a 4.7% revenue increase to C$889 million, with radio not mentioned in the company's release other than a comment about "soft overall TV and radio advertiser demand due to unfavourable ... more »

7th Annual Women In Radio Cocktails, Cupcakes, And Conversations Conference Set For March 11th

WOMEN IN RADIO (WIR) will host the organization's 7th annual "COCKTAILS, CUPCAKES, AND CONVERSATIONS" conference on SATURDAY, MARCH 11th at UPSTAIRS ATLANTA in ATLANTA from 12-3p (ET). The conference will focus on empowering women to take on leadership roles. 

Panelists include RADIO ONE HOUSTON OM TERRI THOMAS, AUDACY ATLANTA GSM EMILY WARD, IHEARTRADIO National Commercial Production Center Manager RACHEL CARR, STREETZ Radio Host and REVOLT TV Host BRII RENEE’, EMPIRE VP Radio Operations & Lifestyle LEAH BEKELE, and TOWNSQUARE Regional Content Director and Director Of National Contesting MEG DOWDY.

An additional panel has been added to ... more »

Strategic Solutions Research Presents Nielsen Audio Fall '22 Ratings Today

NIELSEN AUDIO FALL '22 Ratings out TODAY for BISMARCK, ND, JACKSON, TN, RAPID CITY-SPEARFISH, SD, SAN ANGELO, TX, SIOUX CITY, IA, SIOUX FALLS, SD, and WICHITA FALLS, TX. Find ratings for subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM NIELSEN AUDIO section after 2p (PT).

Sold: Reno FM, Mississippi CP

FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION is selling Variety KPGF (AMERICA MATTERS)/SUN VALLEY-RENO, NV to WORLD MATTERS INC. for $175,000. The buyer programs the station under a time brokerage agreement.

In other filings with the FCC, SSR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. is selling the construction permit for WRBM/TAYLOR, MS to LARRY FUSS' OXFORD MEDIA GROUP, LLC for $95,000.

And EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION is transferring K241BO/BELTON, TX to HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCATERS, INC. in exchange for the buyer agreeing to downgrade Religion KALD/CALDWELL, TX from Class C2 to Class C3 to allow EMF to move Contemporary Christian KYLR (K-LOVE)/HUTTO, TX to a new site closer to AUSTIN, and for an agreement for EMF's upgraded Contemporary Christian KVLT (K-LOVE)/TEMPLE, TX to carry the buyer's programming on an HD2 subchannel to be rebroadcast on an upgraded K241BO.

Stan Norfleet Joins KBME (SportsTalk 790)/Houston

Former URBAN ONE Sports WFNZ-A/CHARLOTTE host STAN NORFLEET is joining iHEARTMEDIA Sports KBME-A (SPORTSTALK 790)/HOUSTON as 10a-noon (CT) co-host alongside CHRIS GORDY, effective FEBRUARY 13th. NORFLEET is replacing former NFL defensive end N.D. KALU, who is exiting to focus on his real estate business.

"It is a tremendous blessing and honor to join the renowned iHEARTMEDIA HOUSTON family.. I have long been a fan and avid listener of SPORTSTALK 790 and respect the history and contributions of its personalities,” said NORFLEET. “My affinity for SPACE CITY spans nearly two decades and I look forward to connecting with old friends and new listeners in the market.”

“STAN brings amazing passion to everything he does,” said Dir./AM Programming BRYAN ERICKSON.“He has strong local ties and we’re thrilled to add him to the team.” On KALU's departure, ERICKSON added, “N.D. is a tremendous talent and one of the most down to earth people I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. He will be missed.”

Gabe Kuhn Tapped For Afternoons At WMFS (92.9 FM ESPN)/Memphis 

FLINN BROADCASTING Sports WHBQ-A (SPORTS 56)/MEMPHIS “SPORTS TIME” host GABE KUHN is joining crosstown AUDACY Sports WMFS-A-F (92.9 FM ESPN) for weekday afternoons 4-6p (CT), beginning MONDAY (2/6).
 
KUHN is a former UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS offensive lineman and had been with WHBQ for two years.
 

San Antonio Sports Star Simulcast Splits

ALPHA MEDIA has split the simulcast of Sports KZDC-A-KTFM (SAN ANTONIO'S SPORTS STAR)/SAN ANTONIO, with the AM side flipping to a 24/7 feed of ESPN RADIO as ESPN 1250 while KTFM continues with a mix of local and ESPN programming as 94.1 SAN ANTONIO'S SPORTS STAR.

The FM side continues as the SAN ANTONIO affiliate for the DALLAS COWBOYS and TEXAS RANGERS radio networks.

Report: Paid GOP Talk Show Aired On KIDO/Boise Without Disclosure

A report at BOISEDEV alleges that a weekly program funded by IDAHO REPUBLICAN PARTY figures has been airing on TOWNSQUARE MEDIA News-Talk KIDO-A-K298CN/BOISE without disclosure on the air or, until this week, in the station's public file that it is paid political programming. The show has become the focus of a rift between the head of the state GOP and the former chair who produces and co-hosts the show.

"KEEP IDAHO RED" (formerly "RED WAVE RADIO"), co-hosted by ADA COUNTY GOP Chairman VICTOR MILLER and former IDAHO Committee Chairman TOM LUNA, has been airing on KIDO on SATURDAY mornings since 2021, and a BOISEDEV review of "multiple ... more »

SiriusXM, Fox Sports Radio Set Super Bowl Week Programming

The SUPER BOWL channel is returning as SIRIUSXM swings into its annual coverage of the NFL championship next week in GLENDALE, AZ on several channels, and FOX SPORTS RADIO heads to the VALLEY OF THE SUN as well.

SiriusXM's Plans

On SIRIUSXM, SUPER BOWL LVII RADIO will pop up on channel 104 with AMBER THEOHARIS interviewing players and celebrities throughout the week along with highlights from other channels and information on related activities in the PHOENIX area. Meanwhile, SIRIUSXM NFL RADIO will be live on Radio Row at the PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER all week, starting at 9a (ET) each day, and will broadcast from the red carpet before the ... more »

Application Window Now Open For Leadership Music's Class Of 2024

The NASHVILLE-based LEADERSHIP MUSIC program is now accepting applications from established music industry leaders for its class of 2024. The in-person, eight-month program is designed to expose participants to every facet of the music industry (including publishing, touring and live music, media and record companies, among others) as well as encourage dialogue and understanding among industry leaders and explore the challenges facing the music business.

Applications will be accepted through FEBRUARY 28th. The 2024 program runs from OCTOBER of this year through MAY of 2024. Find the application and more details about the program and class dates here. 

Country Radio Seminar Releases Agenda For Days Two And Three

Following the release of the first day's agenda (NET NEWS 1/31), COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR (CRS 2023) has unveiled details regarding days two and three. The event will be held MARCH 13th-15th at the OMNI NASHVILLE HOTEL.

CRS 2023 Agenda Committee Chairman JOEY TACK said, “This year’s agenda will tackle our industry’s greatest challenges and opportunities, including growing as a content creator, coping with anxiety, discovering new revenue streams, celebrating diversity, and maintaining relevance in a changing universe.”

Newly announced panels include:

Leading Through High Functioning Anxiety: Exploring the traits, characteristics, challenges, and ... more »

John Shomby Discovers ‘What Country Radio Thinks Of Country Radio’ In His Latest Column

For the past few months, COUNTRY’S RADIO COACH owner JOHN SHOMBY has been conducting an informal survey that has included more than 20 Country programmers, from all market sizes and areas, asking their opinions on the state of radio in general, and Country radio specifically. His panel was asked for their thoughts on the following two questions: “You have a magic wand … What would you do to immediately improve radio as an industry?” And, more specifically, “What would you do to make the Country format better right now?”

In his latest column for ALL ACCESS, SHOMBY outlines his very interesting findings, but also notes that each of the programmers he spoke with continues to be bullish about the future of Country music and Country radio, and extremely passionate about this industry. 

Read more in SHOMBY’s new column, “What Country Radio Thinks Of Country Radio,” in ALL ACCESS' CONSULTANT TIPS section here.

Country Singer-Songwriter Jay Allen Signs with APA

ONERPM's Country singer-songwriter, JAY ALLEN, has signed an exclusive booking deal with APA NASHVILLE. ALLEN appeared on NBC's "The Voice" and was a SIRIUS/XM THE HIGHWAY channel find with his song, "Sounds Good To Me." 

"APA is excited to have JAY join our family," said APA agent JEFF HILL. "He has an incredible storytelling talent that immediately brought all of us at APA into his world. We look forward to putting him on the road to share his music and see him rise to new levels." 

ALLEN added, "APA has a long-standing reputation as an agency that artists know and trust, and I’m so proud to be affiliated with them. I've been touring for years, and I'm looking forward to taking it to the next level with JEFF and this awesome team." 

Look for new music coming from ALLEN in the weeks ahead.

Mapco Express Convenience Store Chain Will Sponsor Nashville Whiskey Jam Concert Series, New Artist Program, Song Of Summer Contest

TENNESSEE convenience store chain MAPCO EXPRESS is launching several new, music-based promotions, including partnering with NASHVILLE's weekly live WHISKEY JAM show as presenting title sponsor, along with the following programs: 

--The “FUELED BY MAPCO” ARTIST SERIES: MAPCO will partner with rising stars in NASHVILLE via unique integrations into touring and new music.

--ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Featuring the new faces of NASHVILLE, this program will highlight emerging talent to customers via in-store radio, digital signage, social media and on the WHISKEY JAM stage. 

--MAPCO RADIO: In partnership with MOOD MEDIA, MAPCO will launch its own in-store ... more »

New Podcast Scrutinizes Hillsong Megachurch

BERTELSMANN's STORYGLASS is releasing an eight-part podcast investigating megachurch HILLSONG. "FALSE PROFITS: HILLSONG," hosted by NOEMI URIBE with journalist ELLE HARDY, debuts TODAY (2/2) via iHEARTPODCASTS.

STORYGLASS Managing Dir. STEVE CARSEY said, “We are part of a group who are committed to great storytelling and giving under-represented voices a chance to be heard. We are delighted to be working with iHEARTPODCASTS on this powerful, immersive and important series. Like us, they realised it was a story that had to be told. There have been many attempts to truly understand the inner workings of the HILLSONG church, but this first-person account really brings listeners much closer than ever before. The journey NOEMI and ELLE go on is incredibly emotive and shocking. We’re so grateful that they chose to share their story with us.”

New Podcast Revisits 1997 Chicago Hate Crime And Its Aftermath

A hate crime on CHICAGO's SOUTH SIDE in 1997 is the focus of a new podcast from the INVISIBLE INSTITUTE and USG AUDIO.

In "YOU DIDN'T SEE NOTHIN," launching on FEBRUARY 15th with the first three of seven episodes, journalist YOHANCE LACOUR, who was a writer and weed seller at the time, revisits the 1997 beating of teen LENARD CLARK by a gang of white teens and the subsequent media treatment of a vicious hate crime as a "fairy tale of racial reconciliation."  Episodes 4 and 5 will post on FEBRUARY 22nd, with the last two episodes available on MARCH 1st.

AdvertiseCast Inks 604 Podcast Network, 'The Suspendables' For Ad Sales Representation

CANADA's 604 PODCAST NETWORK (formerly COMEDY HERE OFTEN PODCAST NETWORK) and the weekly "THE SUSPENDABLES" podcast have signed up with LIBSYN's ADVERTISECAST for advertising sales representation.

“In just a few months since expanding into the Canadian marketplace, we’re seeing significant traction with advertisers embracing the medium to connect with high value, engaged podcast listeners,” said ADVERTISECAST CANADA Country Manager BOB KANE. “Comedy is one of the most popular podcast genres and our ADVERTISECAST marketplace is now home to two of the largest collections of Canadian comedy podcasts with our previously announced partnership with THE SONAR NETWORK, and now, the addition of the 604 PODCAST NETWORK as an exclusive partner. We look forward to generating valuable advertising opportunities for SONAR, BOB MCCOWN, 604 and THE SUSPENDABLES, as well as our growing roster of Canadian podcast exclusives.”

Artists Awarded 'iHeartRadio Titanium Awards' For One Billion Spins On iHeartRadio Stations

iHEARTMEDIA has presented "iHEARTRADIO Titanium Awards" to artists reaching 1 billion or more spins on iHEARTRADIO stations in 2022.

The artists and songs hitting the billion mark included ADELE ("Easy On Me"); AVA MAX ("Kings & Queens"); DOJA CAT ("Need to Know"); DRAKE and LIL DURK ("Laugh Now Cry Later"); ED SHEERAN ("Bad Habits"); GLASS ANIMALS ("Heat Waves"); HARRY STYLES ("As It Was"); JACK HARLOW and LIL NAS X ("Industry Baby"); JUSTIN BIEBER ("Ghost"); LIL NAS X ("That's What I Want"); and POP SMOKE ("What You Know Bout Love").

Jeff Rechner Adds KQDS/Duluth To Imaging Roster

JEFF RECHNER has added a pair of new imaging clients, picking up imaging duties for RED RIVER BROADCASTING Classic Rock KQDS/DULUTH and MORRIS MULTIMEDIA ABC affiliate WTVQ-TV (ABC 36)/LEXINGTON, KY.

RECHNER is represented by CESD and AMPLIFY ARTISTS. Check him out at voiceboy.com.  

WFUV/New York Expands 'Sunday Supper' To Two Hours

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Triple A WFUV/NEW YORK shifts its SUNDAY afternoon line-up by expanding JOHN PLATT’S folk show “SUNDAY SUPPER” to two hours  (4-6p (ET)) as of FEBRUARY 5th. The 4p hour was recently vacated when veteran host BOB SHERMAN ended his 54-year run with folk show “WOODY'S CHILDREN.”

PLATT said, "I'm very excited to make the two-hour version of 'SUNDAY SUPPER a 'Super Supper.' I'll be able to dig deeper into new artists and old faves across multiple genres, while continuing to honor the wonderful legacy of 'WOODY'S CHILDREN.'"

WFUV PD RICH MCLAUGHLIN said, "JOHN PLATT'S passion, knowledge and commitment to folk music has been on display for decades, and helps explain why the community considers him a steward of the genre. Adding a second hour to the show means no more rushing through our 'SUNDAY SUPPER'!"

The long-running show, which began as “SUNDAY BREAKFAST,” has been on air since 1977, when PLATT took over for CHRISTINE LAVIN. PLATT was recently inducted into the FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL Conference's DJ Hall of Fame. The conference takes place this week through FEBRUARY 5th in KANSAS CITY, MO.

BandLab Technologies Acquires Beat Marketplace Airbit

SINGAPORE-based BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES, the parent company of social music creation platform BANDLAB, digital audio workstation CAKEWALK and artist services platform REVERBNATION, has acquired beat marketplace AIRBIT.  

The property offers another option to BANDLAB's creator toolset -- which includes the free, mobile-first cross-platform DAW and the AI musical idea generator SONGSTARTER -- providing artists with access to all major elements of music creation, promotion and distribution.

To date, artists have earned over $50 million on AIRBIT, with over 2 million beats sold. The platform boasts a catalog of more than a million beats from notable ... more »

'The Bigger Picture: Choosing The Right Resources' By MC Media's Charese Fruge'

There aren't alot of companies investing in resources for talent and brands these days, so most people in the business are having to invest in themselves. While it’s important to invest in the “right now,” the industry changes daily, and it’s just as important to invest in the “future.” You can’t do that if you (and the industry) are living and working in the past. Do your research, think carefully about what you spend your money on, and how much you spend on your investments.

If you are investing in your own future, make sure you are looking for coaches, and leaders who are still relevant, still somehow involved in being on the frontlines, ... more »

Benztown Offers 'Top 10 Now & Then' Free Black History Month Music Special

BENZTOWN's syndicated "TOP 10 NOW & THEN" show is offering a free BLACK HISTORY MONTH music special for R&B, Rhythmic Oldies, and Classic Hip-Hop radio stations. Stations can air the special multiple times through the month of FEBRUARY.

Host RICK NUHN said, “TOP 10 NOW & THEN features and supports Black Music 24/7/365; however, during BLACK HISTORY MONTH, we really want to explore the history of the genre. Take a listen as we dig into the early roots of Black Music and take you all the way from how it began, to the current crop of stars that make R&B the potent platform that it is.”

For more information or to sign up, reach MASA PATTERSON at mp@benztown.com or (818) 842-4600.  

Dan Connors Moves To Middays At WPOZ/Orlando While Paco Lopez Heads To Nights

CENTRAL FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Contemporary Christian WPOZ/ORLANDO is moving DAN CONNORS from nights to middays while PACO LOPEZ goes to nights (2/6).

Prior to joining WPOZ, CONNORS spent 30 years at CBS RADIO/AUDACY ORLANDO as Production Director and also APD at Hot AC WOMX (MIX 105.1).

LOPEZ has been in the ORLANDO market from 1997 to 2003 as Mornings on CBS RADIO Rhythmic CHR WJHM (102 JAMZ), Middays on AUDACY Classic Hits WOCL (105.9 SUNNYY-FM) from 2011 to 2017.

CONNORS fills the midday vacancy from when DENISE PAGANO exited at the end of 2022.

Contemporary Christian Top-Testing Songs From RateTheMusic

Every THURSDAY morning, you can find the latest Contemporary Christian song test scores made available from ALL ACCESS and MEDIABASE through RATETHEMUSIC.

You can sort scores and dig into age ranges here. After selecting the age range, make sure to click the "get report" button. It defaults to Persons 12+.

ALL ACCESS Contemporary Christian Format Editor TODD STACH added, "Having another tool to help PDs and MDs make decisions is great."

Bookmark this page and set a reminder to visit each THURSDAY morning for the latest research.

This Week's 'Beyond The 615': In A World Of A.I., Be Human

With A.I. gaining so much momentum right now, ALL ACCESS' TODD STACH thinks it may be time that radio doubled down on being human. In this week's "BEYOND THE 615" column, STACH suggests that voice tracking to perfection can actually sanitize the "real life" out of an on-air break.

STACH writes, "Different radio formats, PDs, and on-air talent have varying opinions of how imperfect you can be on the air. Someone who I coach wondered if clearing her throat sounded bad enough to redo the voice track. I listened and texted her back that it sounded appropriate and natural from my POV. Perfection isn’t the goal; Authenticity is."

Read the full article here.

Indie Band OK Go Sued By Post Cereal Company Over Name

Indie-rock band OK GO, known for their elaborate RUBE GOLDBERG-esque videos featuring treadmills and the like, are trying to stop the POST cereal company from trademarking the name OK GO! (with an exclamation point) for their cereal, it was reported in the NEW YORK POST.  

The cereal company has filed a lawsuit against the band to step them from preventing the corporation from trademarking the name, claiming there would be "no confusion" among consumers attempting to differentiate between the band and the cereal, according to documents filed last month.

The band has even collaborated with POST in the past, arguing in a lawsuit that people ... more »

Grammy Awards Announce Tribute For Lost Icons With 'In Memoriam' Performances

This weekend's 65th annual GRAMMY AWARDS will add to the program a tribute to artists that passed away recently. Among those featured in the traditional "In Memoriam" section of the show will be KACEY MUSGRAVES performing “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in a tribute to LORETTA LYNN; SHERYL CROW, MICK FLEETWOOD and BONNIE RAITT to honor CHRISTINE McVIE, singing “Songbird”; and MAVERICK CITY MUSIC joining QUAVO for "Without You" to remember TAKEOFF.

The GRAMMY show will be hosted by TREVOR NOAH on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th from the CRYPTO.COM ARENA in LOS ANGELES, and will air on CBS.

2023 Boots And Hearts Festival Full Lineup Announced

BOOTS AND HEARTS, CANADA's largest music and camping festival, has unveiled the full lineup for the 2023 event AUGUST 10-13 at BURL'S CREEK EVENT GROUNDS in ORO-MEDONTE, ON. In addition to previously announced headliners KEITH URBAN, TIM McGRAW, NICKELBACK, and TIM HICKS, BRELAND and TYLER JOE MILLER will headline the Front Porch Stage.

New additions to the lineup include BAILEY ZIMMERMAN, ASHLAND CRAFT, ADAM DOLEAC, SEAFORTH, and KYLIE MORGAN. Other previously announced artists include HARDY, RILEY GREEN, LAUREN ALAINA, BLANCO BROWN, TRAVIS DENNING, JOSH ROSS and DALLAS SMITH (NET NEWS 11/14/22).  

Visit bootsandhearts.com for more information about artists, tickets, RV and tent camping, and parking.

Jonas Brothers Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

The JONAS BROTHERS received the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME's 2,745th star on MONDAY (1/30). The pop group, consisting of brothers JOE, KEVIN and NICK JONAS, formed in 2005. ABC news says their star was dedicated in the category of Recording and the trio was introduced by MONTE and AVERY LIPMAN of REPUBLIC RECORDS, RYAN TEDDER and writer and producer JON BELLION.

All three took to the mic to thank their parents, friends and fans for their success over the years. They also thanked their respective wives, PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS, SOPHIE TURNER and DANIELLE JONAS, who came out to support the brothers on their milestone.

The JONAS BROTHERS have been ... more »

Townsquare Media Is Hiring

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA is growing the team with two new opportunities. Top 40 KKLS (HOT 104.7)/SIOUX FALLS, SD is looking for a new PD, and Country KWYY (MY COUNTRY 95.5)/CASPER, WY is looking for a morning show co-host. 

SIOUX FALLS is one of the best kept secrets in AMERICA. A great city with a great radio station: HOT 104.7, according to the job description. This CHR has almost everything. Heritage leadership position, owns the images, locked in. The cluster is thriving with a group of passionate pros who love this business like you do in one of the best facilities anywhere. The only thing missing is you. If you’re a strategic thinker who’s ... more »

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on THURSDAY, (2/2 ) to AUDACY/CHICAGO VP/Programming TODD CAVANAH, RADIO ONE/INDIANAPOLIS OM KAREN VAUGHN, KHTP/SEATTLE PD ERIC POWERS, WCLK/ATLANTA PD DAVID LINTON, WPBX/KNOXVILLE's ALLEN RANTZ, WZEB/OCEAN CITY-SALISBURY’s DEE-LITE, WNOE/NEW ORLEANS PD CASEY CARTER, LABEL X's JILL MEYER-FARNEY, MLIVE.COM’s ERIC O’BRIEN, WZKX/GULFPORT OM BRYAN RHODES, retired KKBQ/HOUSTON's CACTUS JACK TALLEY, SIRIUSXM’s DAVID GORAB, CALIFORNIA AIRCHECK’s GEORGE JUNAK, WHUD/HUDSON VALLEY’s SUSAN BROWNING, CAPITOL RECORDS-NASHVILLE's MIKE KRINIK, TOTAL TRAFFIC NETWORK/CHARLOTTE OM LINDA SILVER, WCBS/NEW YORK and XM-SIRIUS' JOE ... more »

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