Universal Music Group Plans 2022 IPO

VIVENDI, the parent company of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, confirmed reports TODAY (10/21) that it plans to take the music company public in 2022. The long-anticipated move was announced as part of a third-quarter earnings report released YESTERDAY. Earlier this year, CHINESE media giant TENCENT acquired a 10% stake in UMG for $3.3 billion, with an option to acquire another 10% before mid-JANUARY of 2021.

Despite the pandemic, UMG’s results proved resilient, with overall revenues up 5.1% for the first nine months of 2020 and up 3% for the quarter. Recorded music streaming revenue climbed 22.6% and overall quarterly recorded music revenues were up by 11%. On the downside, physical sales were down 10.2% compared to the first nine months of 2019, while download sales declined by 20.1%. more »

National Urban League And Entercom Partner To Advance Racial Justice And Equity Initiatives

The NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE and ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS have partnered on an initiative to advance racial justice and equity. The companywide initiative will promote URBAN LEAGUE programs in education, job training, entrepreneurship, and other areas of need.

URBAN LEAGUE Pres./CEO MARC H. MORIAL said, “The community-based work we deliver alongside our network of 90 affiliates requires us to be a trusted voice that reaches into communities and supports our neighbors. ENTERCOM’s partnership allows us to amplify our message while also helping bring bold conversations to the fore as we work to empower our communities and change lives.”

ENTERCOM Chairman/Pres./CEO DAVID FIELD added, “We’re committed to helping foster a more just, equitable and inclusive nation. This partnership will connect us with diverse voices to further inform the ways we leverage our robust portfolio of digital and broadcast assets to serve our communities.”

Edison Research: U.S. Podcasting Listening Hits All-Time High

For the first time since EDISON RESEARCH’s SHARE OF EAR study began tracking audio consumption in 2014, podcasting’s share of all audio listening is now 6% of consumption. This level marks an all-time high for the growing on-demand audio medium. 

This new finding was revealed at the PODCAST MOVEMENT VIRTUAL conference YESTERDAY in a keynote address by EDISON RESEARCH SVP TOM WEBSTER. The latest findings show that the share of time AMERICANS age 13+ spend with podcasts as a percentage of all their audio listening has tripled from just 2% in 2014. 

According to WEBSTER, “Podcasting has become the greatest companion medium. Not only can you take it with you while you do other things, but we also see people turning to podcasts for a sense of community and connection during a very stressful time.” 

For more information on EDISON RESEARCH's SHARE OF EAR report, go here. 

WSJ: Apollo Board Panel To Review Leon Black’s Ties With Jeffrey Epstein

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL reports a group of APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT’s board members will review CEO LEON BLACK’s relationship with disgraced financier JEFFREY EPSTEIN, who was indicted last year on federal sex-trafficking charges stemming from an alleged scheme to exploit underage girls. APOLLO is the parent company of COX MEDIA GROUP (CMG).

"At a regularly scheduled meeting TUESDAY morning, Mr. BLACK requested that the board’s conflict-committee members, which include MICHAEL E. DUCEY, A.B. KRONGARD and PAULINE RICHARDS, hire a law firm to examine his business dealings with Mr. EPSTEIN," writes THE JOURNAL. "The committee interviewed a number of firms and selected DECHERT LLP on TUESDAY afternoon."

Day Three Of Podcast Movement Virtual 2020 Features Advertiser Bootcamp, Speed Networking

PODCAST MOVEMENT VIRTUAL continues WEDNESDAY (10/21) with a pair of special events and a live edition of one of the longest-running podcasts about podcasting. The annual convention, delayed and virtualized due to the pandemic, will offer sessions through THURSDAY (10/22) and again next MONDAY through THURSDAY.

WEDNESDAY's agenda:

• Noon-3p (ET): Advertiser Bootcamp -- Requires separate registration or Premier pass
• 3:30-6p: Podcast Guest/Interview Host Speed Networking -- Requires separate registration or Premier pass
• 7-9p: NEW MEDIA SHOW Live

Find out more, register, and watch at virtual.podcastmovement.com.

Alabama, Georgia, Texas Stations Change Hands

KATRINA LEIGH SIMPSON (34.8%) and the WOOF TRUST with KATRINA LEIGH SIMPSON as trustee snf JEANNIE D. LIVAUDAIS as beneficiary, (61.86%) are selling 167 of the 5,000 shares (3.34%) in WOOF, INC., licensee of Sports WOOF-A, AC WOOF-F, W261AT, and W296DQ/DOTHAN, AL to MICHAEL D. HOLDERFIELD for $40,000, and redeeming the remaining 4,833 shares for $1.16 million in a promissory note. HOLDERFIELD will end up with 100% control of WOOF, INC,

In other filings with the FCC, SILVER DOVE BROADCASTING, INC. is selling noncommercial Religion WCDG/DAHLONEGA. GA to LEGACY BROADCASTING, INC. for $75,000.

EAST TEXAS RESULTS MEDIA, LLC is selling Classic Hits KEBE-A-K284CT (95.5 K-HITS)/JACKSONVILLE, TX and Classic Hits KTLU-A--K280CL (103.9 K-HITS)/RUSK, TX to CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING, LLC for $100,000.

MOUNT WILSON FM BROADCASTERS, INC. has applied for an STA to operate KIDD-A/MONTEREY, CA with temporary facilities from a previous STA.

And VMT MEDIA, INC. has closed on the sale of News-Talk WLIR-F (simulcast of WABC-A/NEW YORK)/HAMPTON BAYS, NY to RED APPLE MEDIA, INC. for $900,000 less already-paid time brokerage fees, converting a time brokerage agreement into an outright purchase.

Report: WBBM-A/Chicago's Jennifer Keiper To CBS News Radio National Anchor Desk

CHICAGO media blogger, ROBERT FEDER reports that ENTERCOM News WBBM-A and WCFS (WBBM NEWSRADIO)/CHICAGO anchor JENNIFER KEIPER has been hired to be the National news anchor at CBS NEWS RADIO. KEIPER will be based in CHICAGO and starts at CBS NEWS RADIO on NOVEMBER 9.

FEDER has more here.
 

KJJY/Des Moines’ Eddie Hatfield To Retire After 34 Years At The Station

CUMULUS Country KJJY/DES MOINES, IA MD and “HATFIELD & MCCOY” morning show co-host EDDIE HATFIELD will retire effective FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th. He announced the news on his show YESTERDAY (10/20), also sharing it as a video on his FACEBOOK page where he was joined by his wife, GAIL. HATFIELD started with the station in 1986, and will be retiring just a few days past his 34th anniversary. His morning co-host, BIG JOHN MCCOY, will remain in place. They have co-hosted mornings together for more than three decades.

The station also posted the news on FACEBOOK, writing, “Please join us in wishing EDDIE HATFIELD and his family the very best in retirement. For more than 34 years EDDIE has entertained the listeners of 92.5 KJJY. Although EDDIE is retiring, he is not saying ‘goodbye.’ You can be sure you will hear EDDIE when he swings by KJJY down the road. EDDIE, congratulations on an amazing career at 92.5 KJJY, and enjoy retirement!”

Congratulate him here.

WKQX/Chicago Rolls Out 'The History Of Alternative' Sunday Morning Show And Companion Podcast

CUMULUS MEDIA Alternative WKQX/CHICAGO debuts a new SUNDAY show "THE HISTORY OF ALTERNATIVE” and weekly podcast following the station's five-week radio special, which concluded a couple weeks ago (NET NEWS 9/9). 

The weekend show and podcast will pick up where 101WKQX’s programming special, also entitled “THE HISTORY OF ALTERNATIVE,” left off. The special aired nine hours a day, every day on WKQX from SEPTEMBER 8th through OCTOBER 7th. With 2,986 songs played over the course of 22 weekdays from 10a-7p, fans followed along to hear songs of their past and relive the best from the array of alternative eras.  
 
The new weekly on-air feature, “THE HISTORY OF ALTERNATIVE," will air SUNDAYS from 8a-noon. It will take the long-form concept into a weekly four-hour playlist, and will be hosted by BRIAN PHILLIPS. more »

iHeartMedia/Cleveland Re-Ups With NBA Cavs, AHL Monsters, G-League Canton Charge

iHEARTMEDIA/CLEVELAND inks a multi-year, multi-team broadcast agreement covering the 2020-2021 season for the NBA CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, AHL CLEVELAND MONSTERS and NBA G-LEAGUE CANTON CHARGE.

The agreements for iHEARTMEDIAs network of official flagship stations include WTAM and WMMS for CAVS basketball; WARF (FOX SPORTS 1350 AM THE GAMBLER) as the new home for MONSTERS hockey; and Country W259BW-FM (CANTON'S NEW COUNTRY) for CHARGE basketball. The stations will broadcast each team’s preseason, regular season and postseason games as well as pre-and postgame programming. In addition, the agreement includes extensive promotional elements featuring many exclusive fan-engagement opportunities for each team and station across the full iHEARTMEDIA CLEVELAND platform.  more »

WPGF-LP/Memphis Flips To 87.7@Santa Christmas Music

CHRISTMAS is coming early to MEMPHIS this year.

FLINN BROADCASTING Sports WPGF-LP (SPORTS 56)/MEMPHIS is flipping to SANTA 87.7 as one of the first cities to start programming CHRISTMAS music for the upcoming holiday season.   

Commented station programmer JOE MACK, “Everyone could use a little CHRISTMAS right now! We want to make people feel good at a time when there is a lot of stress. It's our hope at FLINN BROADCASTING that it will bring joy during this holiday season."

You can also find the station at FlinnChristmas.com.

Nielsen Reaches Agreement With NPR For 'Podcast Buying Power Service'

NPR is now a subscriber to NIELSEN’s PODCAST BUYING POWER service. As a new subscriber, NPR will have access to podcast insights spanning 18 genres that can be cross-referenced against a massive category of consumer purchase behavior patterns and services usage.

Currently counting over 12 major podcast companies as subscribers, NIELSEN’s PODCAST BUYING POWER service allows clients to profile shows using program titles collected from subscribers in order to connect specific types of listeners with particular advertisers and specific program-level insights. At last count, NIELSEN’s PODCAST BUYING POWER featured over 150 of the largest podcast programs in its database. more »

Only 13 Days Left Until Voting Day, USA - November 3rd! Depending On Where You Live, You Can Still Register, So Check Out The Tools To Motivate Your Audience At YouGotta.Vote, From All Access + Alan Burns

Only 13 days -- less than two weeks from TODAY is Election Day, 2020. Make sure your vote counts -- vote early! Mail your ballots in early or drop them in a certified drop box. Or get in line at your local polling station if early voting is offered.

The biggest voter turnout in history is on with over 28 million people having voted. This huge turnout helps to legitimize our upcoming elections.

What? Not registered to vote? Do something about it right now and help your listeners get registered, too.

Those Deadlines Approach -- Don't Miss The Opportunity To Register & Vote

As of TODAY (10/21), the windows to register to vote are narrowing on a state by state basis. Getting registered in time to vote and to request a mail-in ballot if you do not plan to vote in person is critical ... you can check out a state-by-state list of voter registration deadlines, here. more »

Jacobs Media: The Future Doesn’t Fit In The Containers Of The Past

JACOBS MEDIA Pres. FRED JACOBS notes, "Another RADIO SHOW is in the books. But unlike past years where there was a definite vibe in CHARLOTTE, DALLAS, CHICAGO, or wherever the convention was located, the virtual quality of this annual radio get-together makes it a bit more nebulous to get our arms around.

"Did the CEO panel provide clarity or even a pithy quote this year? How were the consultant breakout sessions? Did the personality panel resonate this year? And of course, none of the 'side meetings' that have characterized past years took place. No one held court in the bar, and no big deals were announced at the show because of its virtual nature. more »

Verifi Media Partner With Unison For First BlockChain-Anchored Data Engine

VERIFI MEDIA, a provider of music data management solutions, is launching the recorded music industry’s first blockchain-anchored data engine and registration service for musical works with inaugural partner UNISON RIGHTS., a BARCELONA-based company dedicated to collective management of copyrights.

VERIFI’s breakthrough data engine uses a technology solution to solve problems resulting from incompatible data, and ever-changing rights owners and distributors. 

UNISON is integrating VERIFI’s data engine for rights management organizations to fuel its transparent global administration platform. The management firm currently manages 740,000 copyrights for over 120 clients, including leading songwriters, producers, music publishers, and other international CMOs. Through the partnership, UNISON is the world’s first music rights management organization to work with blockchain technology from inception. more »

WIXX/Green Bay Hosts '101,000 Meal Challenge'

MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Top 40 WIXX/GREEN BAY, WI, FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN and ASSOCIATED BANK are teaming up to provide 101,000 meals for WISCONSIN families in need.

“We realize what a significant impact the pandemic has had on the hunger situation in WISCONSIN and we felt compelled to help,” said Brand Mgr. COREY CARTER. "By being able to stretch one dollar into three meals, FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN utilizes efficient systems and community partnerships to maximize donations. WIXX will air a significant on-air and digital campaign encouraging people to donate (minimum donation of $5) online via a secure link accessed through WIXX.COM, either on behalf of a local partnering business or in general on behalf of WIXX."

WABC (TalkRadio 77)/New York Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Today

RED APPLE MEDIA News Talk WABC (TALKRADIO 77)/NEW YORK will celebrate HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH with an all-day on-air event TODAY, OCTOBER 21st, to celebrate the numerous contributions the HISPANIC community has made to NEW YORK CITY’s businesses, governmental, political communities, and culture. 

From 6a to 6p (ET), WABC hosts will talk with HISPANIC leaders, political figures, celebrities, and more to highlight the rich heritage of their cultures and their contributions to our country.

Guests include SENATOR MARCO RUBIO, NEW YORK YANKEES great TINO MARTINIEZ, TONY ORLANDO, TITO PUENTE, JR., and others. 

The HISPANIC accounts for nearly 30% of all residents in the five boroughs.

Commented RED APPLE MEDIA owner JOHN CATSIMATIDIS, “The HISPANIC culture in NEW YORK CITY is among the most vibrant and fastest growing,. As an immigrant myself, I understand what it means to take pride in your culture, your heritage, your ethnicity, and the path by which we all became ‘NEW YORKERS.’  We are proud of the contributions made by our HISPANIC brothers and sisters, whether it is the thousands of HISPANIC-owned businesses or the millions of NEW YORKERS of HISPANIC heritage who work, live, play, and pray here in the greatest city on earth.  It is only right and appropriate that we take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments and tremendous impact that our fellow HISPANIC NEW YORKERS have had throughout our city’s storied history.”

Duke Coach Mike K Premieres SiriusXM Show Thursday

MIKE KRZYZEWSKI, DUKE's legendary head coach, will host the premiere episode of the 16th season of his weekly SIRIUSXM show, "Basketball And Beyond With Coach K," this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd at 6p (ET).

On the debut, COACH K is scheduled to be joined by L.A. LAKERS head coach FRANK VOGEL and TAMBA BAY LIGHTNING coach JON COOPER, both of whom guided their teams to their respective world titles this year. 

The show features interviews with successful people from many different walks of life. Throughout the college basketball season, a new edition will air every THURSDAY on both the ESPNU RADIO on SIRIUSXM and SIRIUSXM ACC RADIO channels. Episodes are also available to subscribers through SIRIUSXM ON DEMAND.  For more information visit SiriusXM.com/ESPNUonSXM.

COACH K will host a special NBA DRAFT-focused edition of his show on NOVEMBER 18th.

Bonneville/Salt Lake City Launches #StandUnited Political Civility Campaign

BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL stations News KSL (NEWSRADIO),  AC KSFI (FM 100.3) and Rock KRSP (THE ARROW 103.5)/SALT LAKE CITY are joining together to help political rivals launch civility campaigns they hope candidates across the country will join.

Competing UTAH candidates for governor, DEMOCRAT CHRIS PETERSON and REPUBLICAN SPENCER COX, first approached BONNEVILLE’s parent company DESERET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION with the idea to work together to promote the peaceful transfer of power. DMC’s advertising company BONCOM donated time and resources to develop the #StandUnited campaign with participating stations airing the ads in-kind across all of their channels and digital assets.

Said gubernatorial candidate COX, “Although we sit on different sides of the aisle, we are both committed to AMERICAN civility and a peaceful transition of power." 

Added PETERSON, “UTAH can be an example to the nation. Whether you vote by mail, or in person, we will peacefully support the outcome of this presidential election."

If other media companies or stations are interested in promoting a similar campaign in their markets, BONCOM will provide assistance and campaign materials for free.

Entercom's Cadence 13 Introduces 'Unsolved Mysteries' Podcast

CADENCE13, a leading premium podcast company that is part of ENTERCOM’s Podcast Network, TODAY announced an exclusive partnership with COSGROVE/MEURER PRODUCTIONS, the creators and producers of the EMMY-nominated series UNSOLVED MYSTERIES, for a weekly podcast based on the long-running hit television and popular NETFLIX streaming series. The podcast will present all new unsolved cases and each episode will take a deep dive into one specific story.  

Since its premiere in JANUARY 1987, UNSOLVED MYSTERIES has been one of the longest-running programs in the history of television, and the first series to introduce an audience-interactive “call-to-action” that requests viewer tips to help solve real cases.  more »

You Can Use Music In A Podcast Now … But There’s A Catch

PARAGON MEDIA STRATEGIES’ MIKE HENRY points out in his latest blog that you can now include music in a podcast, as long as you do it via SPOTIFY’s new ANCHOR podcast creation platform.

But as HENRY points out – there are limitations:

*Your podcast must live in SPOTIFY’s domain.
*Only those with a SPOTIFY PREMIUM account can hear the entire songs within the podcast, while others will hear a 30 second clip.
*The song clips or full songs are stand-alone production elements inside the podcast, which makes for choppy, clunky presentation.

You can learn more about the ANCHOT platform here.

Music In Podcasts Has Steven Goldstein Talking In His Latest AM/FM/Podcast Column In All Access

In his new column, "Music Finally Meets Podcasts," ALL ACCESS AM/FM/PODCAST contributor STEVEN GOLDSTEIN writes, "Last week they [SPOTIFY] took a giant step connecting the dots between podcasts and music via their ANCHOR podcast creation platform. It enables podcasters to instantly and seamlessly integrate 65 million licensed songs into their shows. So now basically anyone can do their own radio show and not fret or fear music licensing. Oh, the anarchy."  Adding, "Playing individual tracks and listening to recorded shows has been around for a long time. What SPOTIFY has launched is a powerful new tool solving a long-time challenge and major frustration by allowing anyone to upload their inner DJ. Music in podcasts are like PB&J - two great tastes that taste great together." more »

Former KKGO/Los Angeles Morning Host Graham Bunn Set To Debut New Podcast On Spotify In Partnership With Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings

SPOTIFY and artist manager SCOOTER BRAUN’s ITHACA HOLDINGS, LLC launched a podcast development deal TODAY (10/21). Their partnership will kick off with the launch of twice-weekly new series “Country Shine With GRAHAM BUNN,” set to premiere exclusively on SPOTIFY on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th.

It will be hosted by former MT. WILSON Country KKGO (GO COUNTRY 105)/LOS ANGELES morning personality, USA NETWORK's "Real Country" music showcase series host and ABC-TV’s “The Bachelorette” alum GRAHAM BUNN, with co-host and sports reporter CAMRYN IRWIN. New shows will debut on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, and focus on “all things Country music and Country culture,” according to SPOTIFY’s description. more »

Triton Digital Releases Latin American Podcast Report

TRITON DIGITAL has released the latest LATAM PODCAST REPORT covering the Top 100 Podcasts in LATIN AMERICA from AUGUST 31st through SEPTEMBER 27th, as measured by TRITON’s POCAST METRICS measurement service.  

Two new entities debuted in the Top 100 Podcast report this reporting period, including RADIOS GRUPO GLOBO's CLASSICAO MINEIRO. In addition, the same company's O ASSUNTO remained in the #1 spot as the most downloaded podcast in the region during this reporting period.  The Top 100 podcasts account for 19.8M downloads in total.

For the full LATIN AMERICA report, go here. 

Sounder And Triton Digital Bring Monetization To Podcast Creators

SOUNDER has partnered with TRITON DIGITAL to bring "seamless monetization" to creators and publishers of all sizes. 

Through this new integration, creators can monetize both new episodes and back catalog content with targeted, dynamically inserted audio ads. These ads will be heard wherever listeners stream the podcast, including platforms like SPOTIFY. 

“This launch marks an incredible opportunity for every creator on Sounder—regardless of their size or tenure—to monetize their passion, while maintaining control over the listening experience,” said SOUNDER Co-Founder/CEO KAL AMIN. “We are proud to help this diverse community of voices get heard and be compensated for their efforts.”

Apostrophe Podcast Network launches The Miami Chronicles: Booby Trap

APOSTROPHE PODCAST NETWORK today (10/21) debuts the true crime podcast THE MIAMI CHRONICLES: BOOBY TRAP, the first in a nonfiction anthology series about significant crimes that took place throughout the MIAMI area. THE MIAMI CHRONICLES: BOOBY TRAP explores the story surrounding the 1979 murder of 14-year-old BOY SCOUT RICHARD “RICHIE” BRUSH JR., who broke into Scoutmaster CARMINE “CHUCK” FALCO’s empty house looking to find marijuana. Inside, a booby trap set off a rifle — shooting RICHIE and leaving him to bleed out and die on the floor. 

As told by RICHIE’s childhood friend MICHAEL FRAGOMENI and his co-host, JAMES ARCHER, the series uses original sound design and first-hand storytelling to transport listeners to the late ‘70s, illustrating how RICHIE’s tragic death wasn’t just a break-and-enter gone wrong, but the string unraveling a web of twisted crimes before it.  more »

Gimme Radio Adds New Subscription Service, 'Gimme Country Brigade'

Online radio station GIMME COUNTRY is offering listeners a new subscription service, "GIMME COUNTRY Brigade." The new service will feature non-traditional Country music genres including Americana, Outlaw, Alt-Country and more. Fans who sign up get exclusive access to additional radio content, including past shows on-demand, plus custom digital and physical merchandise, and a discount on items in the GIMME store.

GIMME COUNTRY also recently launched its first daily morning show, "Country Du Monde," hosted by JIMI PALACIOS, previously host of "NOLA Country Radio" on WHIV/NEW ORLEANS. The show features Americana and Roots music. more »

Circle Network And Geico Partner To Bring Fans Virtual Green Room With Favorite Country Artists

CIRCLE NETWORK and GEICO are partnering to create a virtual Green Room that will bring fans behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with their favorite Country artists, music, the opportunity to win trips and prizes and more for a limited time. The GEICO Green Room will also allow fans to participate in videos alongside their favorite Country artists as they chat and answer questions during livestream segments. This week's guest is CARLY PEARCE, with upcoming appearances scheduled from CLINT BLACK, JOSH TURNER, LAUREN ALAINA and more. Take a look at the Green Room here.

“The creation of a GEICO Green Room is another step that CIRCLE has taken to continue to link artists and fans together in meaningful ways – even during trying times,” said CIRCLE MEDIA GM DREW REIFENBERGER. “Now, GEICO is helping us bring more content to fans than ever before.”

Dolly Parton And Sara Evans, Among Others Collaborate To Fight Breast Cancer

DOLLY PARTON and SARA EVANS have joined forces with fellow artists MONICA, JORDIN SPARKS and RITA WILSON for a musical collaboration, "PINK," that encourages breast cancer patients and their families to keep fighting until "pink is just another color." The single, written by hit-maker VICTORIA SHAW alongside ERIN KINSEY and JODI MARR, will benefit SUSAN G. KOMEN as the nonprofit continues to lead the world in the fight against breast cancer. Listen to the single on our Cool New Music page here.
 
“This is such a beautiful song of hope,” said PARTON. “I’m honored to join with these powerful women to help support SUSAN G. KOMEN’s life-saving work.” more »

Bobby Bones To Release Children's Picture Book

Nationally syndicated iHEARTMEDIA morning personality BOBBY BONES will release a children's picture book, titled "STANLEY the Dog And His First Day Of School," in Summer 2022. The book features BONES' real-life bull dog, STANLEY, as he faces down his fears about his first day at doggy daycare.

The book will be published by DAVID LINKER at HARPERCOLLINS, and illustrated by STEPHANIE LABERIS. More information and pre-order details will be released at a later time. 

 

CJ Solar Signs With Kinkead Entertainment Agency For Booking Representation

Country singer-songwriter CJ SOLAR has signed with the NASHVILLE-based KINKEAD ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY for exclusive booking representation.

“CJ has major stage presence, is an incredible guitar slinger and writes major hit songs for himself and his friends,” said KINKEAD ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY head BOB KINKEAD. “I’m betting the farm that in due time CJ will be the next big artist to break out of this town, I believe it. I’m looking forward to great things in 2021 and beyond booking shows across the country!”

“I knew this was the right fit the first time we met,” said SOLAR. “These guys started hustling for us the day we shook hands, and their enthusiasm makes me want to work that much harder. I can’t wait to see what the next year brings.”

Banner Music Adds Greg Kimmel As Copyright/Catalog Manager

NASHVILLE-based music publishing, production and management company BANNER MUSIC has hired GREG KIMMEL as Copyright/Catalog Mgr. KIMMEL is a MARION, IL native, and just graduated with a music industry degree from NASHVILLE's BELMONT UNIVERSITY. 

"BANNER MUSIC is always looking to grow, even during a pandemic," said CEO CAMILLA KLEINDIENST. "We are proud to have found GREG, who shares our love for songs, talent and our industry." 

"I am grateful to have been given this opportunity during these unprecedented times with such a great company," said KIMMEL. "I'm excited to be a part of this industry and grow with BANNER MUSIC."

Virtual News Center Adds KQPR (Power 96)/Albert Lea, MN

VIRTUAL NEWS CENTER has added D&Z MEDIA Adult Hits KQPR (POWER 96)/ALBERT LEA, MN, to its roster of affiliates. 

VIRTUAL NEWS CENTER  will provide newscasts for the station anchored daily by MARINA BRETT.

Commented OM REGGIE BAUER, "I really like how consistent the newscasts sound. We already had a news sounder in use before signing up with VIRTUAL NEWS CENTER, and they put it at the start of each of our newscasts with no problem. I also like how the newscasts are ready for us to download at the same time every morning. I don't even have to think about it in the morning, much less worry about it, because I know the new newscasts will be there." more »

Saban Music Group Artist Chesca To Perform At Latin Billboard Music Awards

SABAN MUSIC GROUP artist CHESCA is set to perform her collaboration with PITBULL, "Te Quiero Baby (I Love You, Baby)," at the 2020 LATIN BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS tonight (10/21).

The PUERTO RICAN performer, plus other great stars, will gather for the first time this year to celebrate at the longest-running and most prestigious awards show in LATIN music. The broadcast begins live at 7pm (ET) with the red carpet pre-show, followed at 8pm by the three-hour awards show from the BB&T CENTER near MIAMI.

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Paul McCartney Announces ‘McCartney III’

It has been 50 years since PAUL MCCARTNEY released his self-titled first solo album -- MACARTNEY. On it, he played every instrument and wrote and recorded every song. In 1980 he repeated the process with the release of MCCARTNEY II. 

Now MCCARTNEY is set to release MCCARTNEY III on DECEMBER 11th via CAPITOL RECORDS. MCCARTNEY III again features him doing everything on the album from playing all the instruments to writing and singing the songs.

MCCARTNEY said: “I was living lockdown life on my farm with my family and I would go to my studio every day. I had to do a little bit of work on some film music and that turned into the opening track and then when it was done, I thought what will I do next? I had some stuff I’d worked on over the years but sometimes time would run out and it would be left half-finished, so I started thinking about what I had. Each day I’d start recording with the instrument I wrote the song on and then gradually layer it all up, it was a lot of fun. It was about making music for yourself rather than making music that has to do a job. So, I just did stuff I fancied doing. I had no idea this would end up as an album.”

In keeping with MCCARTNEY and MCCARTNEY II’s photography by LINDA MCCARTNEY, the principal photos for III were shot by MCCARTNEY’s daughter MARY MCCARTNEY -- with additional photography by his nephew SONNY MCCARTNEY. The cover art and typography was done by AMERICAN artist ED RUSCHA.

MCCARTNEY III will be released across digital platforms, on CD and on vinyl LP.

Tom Petty's 70th Birthday Bash 'Virtual' Festival Set For October 23rd

Back in 2017, the first annual TOM PETTY BIRTHDAY BASH debuted in PETTY’s hometown of GAINESVILLE, FL. That original festival has grown into a major musical festival featuring local and national acts celebrating the life of TOM PETTY.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event, honoring what would have been his 70th birthday on OCTOBER 2Oth, will be held virtually on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd with performances, testimonials and tributes to PETTY from friends and fans including STEVIE NICKS, CHRIS STAPLETON, FOO FIGHTERS, POST MALONE, THE KILLERS, NORAH JONES, BECK, BRANDI CARLILE, JACKSON BROWNE, EDDIE VEDDER, LENNY KRAVITZ, a special performance by THE HEARTBREAKERS' MIKE CAMPBELL and BENMONT TENCH and more. more »

AJR Arrives On 'Ellen' With A Bang!

S-CURVE/HOLLYWOOD multi-format stars AJR joined television superstar ELLEN on TUESDAY (10/20) to perform a spirited version of their current single “BANG!” The song has generated over 200 million streams worldwide and just hit platinum in the U.S., marking the band’s fifth platinum single. “BANG!” is #8 at Hot AC/Adult Pop radio and #16 at Top 40, and has spent 15 weeks on BILLBOARD's HOT 100 CHART (#26). The track also peaked at #2 at ALT, marking AJR’s fourth Top 5 song in three years at the format. The song just hit No. 8 on the U.S. SHAZAM chart.

AJR recently launched a BANG! HOT SAUCE in collaboration with the mission-based hot sauce company SMALL AXE PEPPERS. Powered by WARNER MUSIC ARTIST SERVICES, the unique partnership was built from a shared love and concern for their hometown and a strong desire to help others.

They are scheduled for a performance and interview on FRIDAY (10/23) with morning legend ELVIS DURAN on iHEARTRADIO and PREMIERE NETWORKS, based at iconic Top 40 Z100/NEW YORK and heard all around the world.

Click here to watch BANG! on ELLEN.

Insomniac Celebrates Special Halloween Edition of 'Park 'N Rave'

INSOMNIAC EVENTS announced TODAY the latest installment of the weekly "Park ‘N Rave Concert Series" with BOO!, a HALLOWEEN-themed drive-in spectacular with a stacked lineup. The event will take place OCTOBER 30th & 31st, at NOS EVENTS CENTER in SAN BERNARDINO, CA. 

Each night of BOO! will feature a unique lineup of DJs and producers. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th will feature JOYRYDE, WAX MOTIF, DREZO and DUSTYCLOUD. And on HALLOWEEN night, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st, SAYMYNAME, DR. FRESCH, NOIZU and BLOSSOM will take over the decks. Each artist promises larger-than-life performances along with some HALLOWEEN surprises. BOO! kicks off at 8p PT and will conclude at midnight each night.

Social distancing guidelines and traffic laws must be followed at all times. Tickets for the 18+ shows are on sale now.

Promesa Y Esperanza Radio Event Raises $783,951 For St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

PROMESA Y ESPERANZA® (PROMISE AND HOPE), an annual fundraising event that brings together Spanish-language radio stations across the country in support of ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL®, took place this year on OCTOBER 15-16 and raised more than $783,951. 
 
The two-day event put on by MEGA-PHILADELPHIA Spanish Hits WEMG-A W289AZ (105.7 LA MEGA NATION)/PHILADELPHIA and WIBG-A and WIBG-A W267BP (101.3 LA MEGA NATION), along with other independent radio stations aired on Spanish-language stations in several markets across the UNITED STATES.
  
WEMG-LA MEGA NATION VP/Regional Manager MARC GURALNICK commented, "Each year, we get the unique opportunity to support ST. JUDE through our passion for radio. I want to whole-heartedly thank our listeners and our Latino community for joining in to support this beautiful mission, which helps children here in the UNITED STATES and around the world." more »

Hyundai Teams With LiveXLive On Four Livestream Concerts To 'Unlock Better'

LIVEXLIVE MEDIA has partnered with HYUNDAI on its "UNLOCK BETTER" campaign for the all-new 2021 ELANTRA. LIVEXLIVE is a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture.

As part of a national campaign that launched in early OCTOBER 2020, LIVEXLIVE is producing a four-part livestream concert series featuring emerging and established talent performed live from the TROUBADOUR in LOS ANGELES. The events will also raise funds to support indie venues nationwide that have otherwise been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. LIVEXLIVE will produce and air video content shot from within the all-new 2021 ELANTRA leading into each live stream performance. more »

Matt Nathanson To Release Seasonal Favorites On 'Farewell December,' Via Crush Music This Friday (10/23)

On FRIDAY (10/23) singer-songwriter MATT NATHANSON will release "Farewell December," a full album of festive yuletide faves on CRUSH MUSIC. The 12-track set features MATT’s sparkling take on CHRISTMAS standards from "Blue Christmas” to “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer,” as well as his somber take on JONI MITCHELL’s much revered “River.” The album also includes appearances from CANADIAN singer-songwriter DONOVAN WOODS on “Little Drummer Boy” and the SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’s CHORUS on “Christmas Time Is Here.”  

Discussing the project NATHANSON said, “I wanted it to feel like a real album, not just a collection of songs. So we picked some fun ones, some moody ones and some heartbreakers.  I was trying to get it to sound the way the holidays and the end of the year feel...exciting, warm but also kinda sad and bittersweet. A celebration of the end of something.” more »

David Nail And Wife Catherine Welcome New Daughter

ALL ACCESS sends congratulations to Country artist DAVID NAIL and his wife, CATHERINE, who welcomed daughter ELLIE BRITTON NAIL on MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th in NASHVILLE. It is the third child for the couple, who had twins LAWSON and LILLIAN in 2016.

According to a press release, ELLIE arrived “after a long struggle with IVF [in vitro fertilization] and many prayers.”

“This is our third successful IVF baby, and we thank GOD for blessing us once again,” NAIL told  told People.com.

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on WEDNESDAY (10/21) to AZOFF MUSIC MANAGEMENT's RICHARD PALMESE, KKMJ/AUSTIN PD ALEX O’NEAL, voiceover wiz MARK DRISCOLL, syndicated host/mixer BAKA BOYZ’ ERIC VIDAL, KALC/DENVER's SHREVE HICKS, KCCL/SACRAMENTO’s JOEY MITCHELL, ORR AUDIO's PAUL ORR, WTDR-WSYA/OXFORD, AL PD GRADY SAPP, broadcast management vet NANCY VAETH-DUBROFF, WZVA/MARION, VA GM DEEDY BROOKS, former TOWNSQUARE/POUGHKEEPSIE OM JOE LIMARDI, former WHHY/MONTGOMERY PD JAY RIO, KSSN/LITTLE ROCK APD JESS JENNINGS, BMLG RECORDS’ ANDREW THOEN, DANCE SHOW WITH MJR host MICHAEL JOHN ROACH, KZFM/CORPUS CHRISTI’s DJ CHRIS FONSECA, KEY NETWORKS CRO DENNIS GREEN, WSNY/COLUMBUS’ STACY MCKAY, MID-WEST FAMILY/SPRINGFIELD, IL OM PERRY STONE and to WDLD/HAGERSTOWN, MD Content Dir. MIKE SHRIVER. more »

ALL ACCESS ACTION

LORI ANDERSON, KEITH ROTHSCHILD, DANNY BUCH, PAT PAXTON, ROB ROBERTS, MARK ST. JOHN, TABATHA GRAMMER, DYLAN SALISBURY, DAVE LOMBARDI, JOHNNY MAZE, GARY JAY, MARISA DI FRISCO, BUDDY DEAL, GRAHAM BUNN, CAMRYN IRWIN, CJ SOLAR, EDDIE HATFIELD, BOBBY BONES, WARD DAVIS, GREG KIMMEL, DAVID NAIL, DREW PARKER, DANNY COOPER, JILL STRADA, STAN BRANSON, TAP MONEY, BRIAN INCOGNITO, MARY K, TIM REID, MIKE KLEIN, DJ CHONZ, WOODY WOODS, DJ SHADY, WENDY ELLIS, DJ P-JAY, LANCE HALE, SPARKY, BORNA VELIC, REY DE CARLO.

Johnny Chiang Named Format Leader For All CMG Country Outlets

COX MEDIA GROUP (CMG)/HOUSTON OM JOHNNY CHIANG has been promoted to Country Format Leader for all six CMG Country stations. Previous Format Leader and SAN ANTONIO cluster OM JEFF GARRISON departed the company YESTERDAY (10/19) and can be reached here, or at (281) 923-8448.

Additionally, Country KKBQ (THE NEW 93Q)/HOUSTON APD/MD and midday host CHRISTI BROOKS has been named Dir./Branding & Programming for Country sister KCYY (Y100)/SAN ANTONIO, effective MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, and KKBQ afternoon drive host CAITLIN "CJ" JOHNSON has been promoted to Assistant Dir. of Branding/Programming for that station. more »

Report: Rush Limbaugh Cancer Getting Worse

RUSH LIMBAUGH provided an update on his health at the start of his program this morning after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in JANUARY. 

Recent scans show “some progression of cancer,” LIMBAUGH revealed. Previous scans showed the cancer going dormant. “We had stopped the growth. It had been reduced, and it had become manageable,” he continued. A new treatment plan will be put into place with another round of chemotherapy. 

“The idea now is to keep it where it is or maybe have it reduce again,” he said. “We’ve shown that that is possible. If it happened once, it can happen again. So that’s the objective of the current treatment plan.” more »

Day Two Of Podcast Movement Virtual 2020 Features Packed Schedule

PODCAST MOVEMENT VIRTUAL starts its full session schedule TODAY (10/20) with EDISON RESEARCH's TOM WEBSTER's keynote and panels and presentations on several topic tracks. The annual convention, delayed and virtualized due to the pandemic, will offer sessions through THURSDAY (10/22) and again next MONDAY through THURSDAY.

TUESDAY's agenda:

• 11-11:30a (ET): Keynote by EDISON RESEARCH's TOM WEBSTER
• 11:30a-noon Keynote panel: International Emerging Markets in Podcasting
• Noon-12:30p: How to make your advertisers happy (from pitch to invoice)
• Noon-12:30p: Get on Their Frequency: How Ad-Tech Can Unlock the Podcast Opportunity and Keep Listeners Happy
• Noon-12:30p: You Know More About Your Listeners Than You Think: Maximize listening data to maximize engagement
• 12:30-1p: Mastering Membership: A Deep-Dive into Best Practices
• 12:30-1p: Why Pop Culture Has Never Been More Powerful
• 12:30-1p: Microphone Technology: Understanding Your Sound
• 1-1:30p: Breaking Stereotypes and Accidental Audiences
• 1-1:30p: Your Next Live Show: Practical Tips for Virtual and Beyond
• 1-1:30p: How to Get Your Groove Back: Reviving Your Podcast & Building Momentum
• 1:30-3p Lunch & Learn
• 3-3:30p We're All Heroes: The Curious Blueprint to Uncovering Stories
• 3-3:30p Private Podcasting Possibilities
• 3-3:30p Say Their Name: How to use audio to humaniza headlines
• 3:30-4p Podcast For Good: Creating Social Change at Scale
• 3:30-4p Podcast Advertising 101: Intro to Monetizing Your Podcasts
• 4-4:30p Get Ready to Conquer Copyright!
• 4-4:30p Inclusivity in Podcasting: The Rise of Diverse Voices in 2020
• 4-4:30p Grow Your Show Audience through Micro Content
• 4:30-5p Activity Break
• 5-5:30p Mental Health and Podcasting: How Podcasting Improves Our Mental Health Through Empathy, Vulnerability, and Connection
• 5:30-6p Using Data to Sell Podcast Sponsorships
• 5:30-6p The Facebook Ads Blueprint for Podcasters: Turn Your Listeners Into Buyers
• 5:30-6p Building Successful Content Partnerships & Finding New Audiences
• 5:30-6p Why You're Lying To Yourself (And Doing It Wrong): How To Think Creativity To Excel
• 6-6:30p Getting Granular: How to pitch, structure, and plot a hit narrative series
• 6-6:30p Listen Up: Driving Podcast Discovery
• 6-6:30p The FIne Line Between Tokenism and Diversity
• 6:30-8:30p Ghoul's Night Out
• 9-11p iHEARTMEDIA Podcast Team live from USC

Find out more, register, and watch at virtual.podcastmovement.com.

14 Days, Exactly Two Weeks From Today: November 3rd, Election Day! Still Time To Help Get Your Listeners Registered At YouGotta.Vote, Courtesy Of All Access + Alan Burns & Associates

Just 14 days -- exactly two weeks from TODAY is Election Day, 2020. Make sure your vote counts -- vote early! Mail your ballots in early or drop them in a certified drop box. Or get in line at your local polling station if early voting is offered.

The biggest voter turnout in history is on with over 28 million people having voted. This huge turnout helps to legitimize our upcoming elections.

What? Not registered to vote? Do something about it right now and help your listeners get registered, too.

Those Deadlines Approach -- Don't Miss The Opportunity To Register & Vote

As of TODAY (10/20), the windows to register to vote are narrowing on a state by state basis. Getting registered in time to vote and to request a mail-in ballot if you do not plan to vote in person is critical ... you can check out a state-by-state list of voter registration deadlines, here. more »

Strategic Solutions Research Presents Nielsen Audio September '20 Ratings Released Today

NIELSEN AUDIO SEPTEMBER '20 arrive TODAY for CHATTANOOGA; MADISON; JACKSON, MS; and HUNTSVILLE, AL. Find the ratings for the subscribing stations in the ALLACCESS.COM NIELSEN AUDIO section after 2p (PT).

OCTOBER '20 PPM MONTHLY results will be released beginning OCTOBER 26th.

OCTOBER '20 Diary Markets arrive beginning NOVEMBER 3rd.

 

iHeartMedia Reduces Licensee Subsidiaries From Eight To Two

iHEARTMEDIA has filed applications with the FCC to eliminate several of its subsidiaries in a transfer that will streamline operations from eight subsidiaries to two. Licensees AMFM BROADCASTING LICENSES, LLC, AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC, AMFM TEXAS LICENSES, LLC, CAPSTAR TX LLC, CITICASTERS LICENSES, INC, and CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC. are all transferring their licenses to iHM LICENSES, LLC (formerly CC LICENSES, LLC). AMFM BROADCASTING, INC., which owns 51% of Sports KLAC-A (AM 570 LA SPORTS)/LOS ANGELES licensee LOS ANGELES BROADCASTING PARTNERS, LLC with the LOS ANGELES DODFERS owning the rest, will also be merged out of existence and will be replaced by iHEART MEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT, INC. more »

Entercom And CBS Sports Reach Multiyear Extension For Simulcast Of WFAN/New York Morning Show 'Boomer & Gio'

ENTERCOM and CBS SPORTS have agreed to a multiyear extension to continue simulcasting WFAN/NEW YORK's morning show “BOOMER & GIO” on CBS SPORTS NETWORK. 

“BOOMER AND GIO have become a must listen for NEW YORK sports fans to start their day with their unique perspectives, humor and a bit of the unexpected sprinkled in,” said ENTERCOM/NEW YORK SVP/Market Manager CHRIS OLIVIERO. “WFAN is happy to extend our long partnership with CBS SPORTS NETWORK to let fans nationwide take a peek into their world and join in on the fun each morning.”
 
“‘BOOMER & GIO’ represents the strength of our daytime programming on CBS SPORTS NETWORK, bringing viewers the latest news in sports through the lens of two of the industry’s top personalities in BOOMER and GREGG,” said CBS SPORTS EVP/Programming DAN WEINBERG. “We are excited to continue as the television home to ‘BOOMER & GIO.’”

WQBK/Albany, NY Names Mike Karolyi Brand Manager

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Classic Rock WQBK (Q105.7)/ALBANY, NY has named veteran Rock programmer MIKE KAROLYI their new Brand Manager effective immediately. KAROLYI replaces former OM STEVE RICHARDS who left in AUGUST. He joins WQBK after a stint running iROCKRADIO.com, and a previous 25 year run at the legendary Rock WCCC/HARTFORD, CT.

KAROLYI said, “I am honored to join WQBK as Brand Manager. From my first conversations with TOWNSQUARE SVP/Programming KURT JOHNSON, TOWNSQUARE MEDIA ALBANY Market President KEVIN RICH and Director of Content MATTY JEFF, I have felt like a part of the TOWNSQUARE MEDIA family. Now it’s time to Rock ALBANY and the CAPITAL REGION." more »

KTSO/Tulsa Debuts With Soft Oldies Format

STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP KTSO debuted as 'TULSA's Soft Oldes) at 3p (CT)/.1p PT TODAY (10/20).

The station has been programming '80s hits since 2016 as "Totally Awesome '80s<' which now moves to HD 2 (100.9)  and translator K233AU at 94.5FM.

Commented STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP SVP Programming BOB THOMAS, “This is an expansion of what began with KTSO in 2016. The '80s stream had 1.5 million listens worldwide last month, so that audience will be happy to know it’s still going to be there on the apps, HD RADIO and online. But this gives KTSO an opportunity to expand it's reach even further with a format that has been missing from this market for a long time.”

The station features acoustic and soft rock from the '70s through '90s and will feature a new on-air lineup. KENT JONES will handle mornings; FAITH MARTIN middays, DAVE WESTON afternoons and KEVIN MEYER evenings.
THORNTON will handle programming duties until a PD can be identified, with MEYER serving as APD.

WKRZ/Wilkes Barre/Scranton Turns 40 This Friday (10/23)

It's not everyday that a radio station turns 40 years old and has stayed in the same format all of that time. As of this FRIDAY (10/23), ENTERCOM Top 40 WKRZ/WILKES BARRE/SCRANTON has been the same great station for all of these 40 years and is still market-dominant! 

And, that same day is a huge day for 40-year afternoon star JUMPIN' JEFF WALKER who celebrates being with the station since day-one.

Official Teaser: There are many things and surprises in store for this wonderful celebration ... more details on FRIDAY when all of us at ALL ACCESS wish everyone at WKRZ "Happy 40th Birthday."

RAB Board Of Directors Elects New Officers For 2021

The RADIO ADVERTISING BUREAU (RAB) held its Fall Board of Directors meeting virtually OCTOBER 14th. During the meeting, a new slate of officers and existing directors were approved unanimously.

The newly elected officers are Chair: MIKE HULVEY, COO, NEUHOFF MEDIA, Vice-Chair: BILL HENDRICH, EVP, COX MEDIA GROUP, Finance Chair: JEFF WARSHAW, CEO, CONNOISSEUR MEDIA, LLC, Secretary: SABINA WIDMANN, President, Regional Radio General Manager, UNIVISION RADIO and Immediate Past Chair: SUSAN LARKIN, COO, ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS.

MIKE HULVEY, RAB's new Board Chair, said, "It's an honor to serve the RAB and radio industry in this capacity. Radio is building a great success story not only of recovery, but revival. Thanks in part to the hard work of the RAB team, radio will accelerate from a new normal to a new better." For the full list of Board of Directors click here. 

Jacobs Media: Music, Meet Podcasts ... Podcasts, Meet Music

In his latest blog post, JACOBS MEDIA Pres.FRED JACOBS writes, "Among the many barriers that have slowed the growth and maturation of podcasts has been the issue of music – or the lack of it. All podcasters know the legal perils of including music in their shows (or if not, their attorneys do). From the beginning, there have been rights issues that have prevented the widespread use of music in podcasts. And that's why you rarely hear actual songs – especially in their entirety – in podcasts.

"Of course, this has been a limitation because so many of us love music, and would cherish hearing great stories about the songs, albums, and artists we love. But figuring out how to solve the puzzle of music in podcasts has been a topic at every Podcast Movement conference I've attended."

Read the full post here.

IBA Partners With DK East Associates On Groundbreaking Indie Financial Report

The INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION  has partnered with DK EAST ASSOCIATES, a media specialty accounting firm, to conduct a financial analysis of independent broadcaster operations. Participation in the financial report is free but stations must be a member of the IBA by OCTOBER 31st to participate. The financial report is the first independent-only analysis of its type.

IBA President/Executive Director RON STONE commented, “Finally, there will be intelligence that independent broadcasters can use to properly measure performance. We see a lot of information about the industry, but typically it only speaks to larger public companies and it is difficult to use it in a meaningful way for local operations. The IBA was formed to bring shared resources like this to independent broadcasters, along with revenue-generation and cost-saving opportunities.”

The IBA-DK EAST ASSOCIATES report will allow participating IBA members to compare and contrast their operations to others of similar size. It also will provide data against 2019 by quarter to allow members to gauge their own performance against similar operations during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Added DK EAST ASSOCIATES Founder/CEO DOROTHY KOLB, “We have always believed in the power of local radio and are delighted to partner with the IBA to bring this much-needed intelligence to independent broadcasters across AMERICA."

Concluded STONE, “To any independent broadcasters who have not already joined the IBA, this report alone will outweigh your membership investment. We are encouraging all independent radio broadcasters to join the 1,200 stations that have already signed up and are already benefiting from the deliverables, as promised.”

102.7 KIIS/Los Angeles's Ryan Seacrest And WFLZ (93.3 FLZ)/Tampa's THEjoeSHOW Wager On World Series

With the TAMPA BAY RAYS playing the LOS ANGELES DODGERS in the WORLD SERIES, Iheart Top 40 WFLZ  (93.3 FLZ)/TAMPA’s THEjoeSHOW and Iheart Top 40 KIIS (102.7 KIIS-FM)/Los Angeles’s RYAN SEACREST have made a friendly wager.

If the DODGERS win, RYAN will send JOE and crew TEDDY’S RED TACOS, a famous taco place in LA. If the RAYS win, Joe will send RYAN Cuban Sandwiches and Sangria from THE COLUMBIA, which is the oldest restaurant in Florida.

In a call between the two shows this morning, SEACREST fired rivalry shots early on, but members of THEjoeSHOW held their own. In the end, JOE even got RYAN to agree to give him a 5 minute air check session if the RAYS win.

The WORLD SERIES best of 7 between the LA DODGERS AND TAMPA BAY RAYS kicks off TODAY at 5:11p PT.

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation To Launch Virtual Concert Series For Young Hospital Patients

Radio/TV personality RYAN SEACREST is treating young hospital patients and their families to a special virtual concert series, "The NASHVILLE Sessions," through his nonprofit, THE RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION. "The NASHVILLE Sessions" will feature MUSIC CITY-based artists performing songs produced exclusively for SEACREST STUDIOS, which are state-of-the-art radio/television studios located in children’s hospitals nationwide. Artists featured in the first round of "The NASHVILLE Sessions" include JORDAN DAVIS, KYLIE MORGAN, STEPHANIE QUAYLE and BEN FULLER.

“COVID-19 has shifted the way we bring special experiences to patients and families,” said THE SEACREST FOUNDATION Exec. Dir. and COO MEREDITH SEACREST. “Even though in-person experiences are limited, we are fortunate that our studios can continue to broadcast programming via a closed-circuit network. This broadcast capability enables us to provide fun and engaging content, from the safety of a patient’s room.”

“I really love working with SEACREST STUDIOS, so when they approached me about this virtual concert opportunity, it was a no brainer,” said DAVIS. “I know this time has been really difficult for a lot of families, so hopefully some live music can give them a brief escape from everything going on.”

WLZL (107.9 El Zol)/Washington, DC, Raises $209K For St. Jude

ENTERCOM  Spanish WLZL (107.9 EL ZOL)/WASHINGTON, DC, raised over $289,000 for ST. JUDE CHILDREN's RESEARCH HOSPITAL during its annual RADIOTON. The amount donated during the 4th annual event brought the overall fundraising total to over $1.3 million since 2017.
 
ENTERCOM WASHINGTON, D.C. SVP/Market Manager IVY SAVOY-SMITH commented, “The love of community and generosity to help others never stops, even during a pandemic. The EL ZOL audience is passionate, loyal and giving and we’re so proud to team up with them to support the selfless work of ST. JUDE and their efforts to cure childhood cancer.”
 
The RADIOTON was broadcast FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th. Programming featured pre-recorded interviews with patients and staff from the hospital and listener call-ins.

WMAG/Greensboro Hosts Lora & Matt Think Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and iHEARTMEDIA AC WMAG/GREENSBORO, NC morning hosts LORA SONGSTER & MATT PINK-OLA are helping raise money and awareness for the fine folks from EARLIER.ORG, a local organization founded 25 years ago with one mission in mind, to fund research leading to successful earlier detection of breast cancer.

All month long, the wake up hosts have been sharing tips and information on how area residents can play their part. MATT went the extra mile, dying his beard pink (watch clip here) and rounding up a band of merry gentlemen eager to do the same! (Ed. Note: J.T. ... that's not a beard!) more »

KJAC (The Colorado Sound)/Ft. Collins-Denver Teams Up With Sonic Spotlight To Showcase New Artists

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Triple A KJAC (THE COLORADO SOUND)/FT. COLLINS-DENVER has teamed up with SONIC SPOTLIGHT -- a new NORTHERN COLORADO music showcase and competition – and has announced the lineup for its inaugural run. Also involved are THE FORT COLLINS MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY and THE BOHEMIAN FOUNDATION.

The 2020 SONIC SPOTLIGHT lineup features eight solo artists and bands selected from a field of more than 50 submissions. The lineup features genres including indie, electronic, alternative, folk and pop. They are HOTEL WIFI, JULIA KIRKWOOD, LASAYLO, MACY WARNER, MIRANDA FLING, NOAH ORLOWSKI, PEOPLE IN GENERAL and TX2. more »

Jennifer Nettles To Receive Inagural 'CMT Equal Play Award'

CMT has revealed JENNIFER NETTLES as the inaugural recipient of the “CMT Equal Play Award,” recognizing her continuous advocacy for women and diversity in the music industry and beyond. NETTLES will be honored with the award during the “2020 CMT Music Awards,” airing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21st at 7P (CT) on CMT, MTV, MTV2, LOGO, PARAMOUNT NETWORK, POP and TV LAND.

“JENNIFER NETTLES is that rare artist who speaks her truth, calling out injustice wherever she sees it,” said CMT SVP/Music Strategy LESLIE FRAM. “Her commitment to equal female representation across the board in the music industry embodies the spirit of our equal play initiative, and makes her the perfect recipient of the inaugural ‘CMT Equal Play Award.’” more »

Nashville's Ryman Auditorium Adds Loretta Lynn Statue To Its Icon Walk

NASHVILLE's RYMAN AUDITORIUM has added a statute honoring Country legend LORETTA LYNN to its Icon Walk, the permanent outdoor exhibition of the historic venue's grounds. LYNN's statute joins those of beloved legends LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS and Bluegrass innovator BILL MONROE. Visitors can find the new statue standing at the Northwest corner of the building near the venue’s driveway on Fifth Avenue next to the likeness of MONROE.

"I will never forget the morning [husband] DOLITTLE and I pulled in and parked in front of the RYMAN AUDITORIUM for the very first time," said LYNN in a statement read at this morning's (10/20) unveiling. "It was 1960 and I had a #14 record on the charts called 'I’m A Honky Tonk Girl.' My dream, like thousands of other singers, was just to sing on the GRAND OLE OPRY. Being a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For many years I’ve stood on the stage of the RYMAN and there’s no place like it. Now they’re unveiling this statue in my honor. It’s like I’m going to get to be there for many more years to come. It means so much to have the statue and to be a part of all of these wonderful artists. One day soon I’m gonna get to come up there and see it for myself. But for today, I want to say thank you and I love each and every one of you for thinking of me.”

“I don’t think it’s possible to tell the history of the OPRY or RYMAN without LORETTA,” said RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES Chairman/CEO COLIN REED during the unveiling. “She is a trailblazer who has remained one of the most beloved entertainers to ever set foot on that stage.”

Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum To Host Countdown Livestream Ahead Of Digital Fundraiser

The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME's (CMHOF) previously announced digital fundraiser, "Big Night (At The Museum)" (NET NEWS 8/31), will feature a live countdown event that will stream 30 minutes prior to the fundraiser's premiere on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th. "Countdown to Big Night (At The Museum)" will be hosted by Country artist TENILLE TOWNES and feature special guest CARLY PEARCE.

During the countdown livestream, TOWNES and PEARCE will each perform a song associated with an artist who influenced them, contributing to the event's broader theme of celebrating Country music history. The countdown will be livestreamed exclusively on the museum's YOUTUBE channel at 7:30p (CT). more »

Winners Named For 'T3R Texas Regional Radio Virtual Music Awards' Show, Held Yesterday

The TEXAS REGIONAL RADIO REPORT Music Awards held its 10th annual "T3R TEXAS Regional Radio Virtual Music Awards" YESTERDAY (10/19) on its FACEBOOK page. The live awards show was originally scheduled for MARCH, but was postponed due to COVID-19. 

The show was hosted by Country artist BRI BAGWELL and LKCM RADIO GROUP Country KFWR (95.9 THE RANCH)/FT. WORTH, TX's "TEXAS Red Dirt Roads" show host JUSTIN FRAZELL. Performers included WADE BOWEN, AARON WATSON, BAGWELL, and a cameo performance from GENUINE AUSTIN RADIO KOKE/AUSTIN personality RITA BALLOU.

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Luke Bryan Is Most-Added With 'Down To One'

Congratulations to to CAPITOL NASHVILLE's LUKE BRYAN, who earned 62 MEDIABASE adds for his new single, "Down To One," making it most-added at Country radio this week.

Kudos to UMG NASHVILLE EVP/Promotion ROYCE RISSER and VP/Promotion DAVID FRIEDMAN; CAPITOL NASHVILLE VP/Promotion BOBBY YOUNG; UMG VP/Promotion & Radio Marketing CHRIS SCHULER and Dir./Radio Marketing DONNA HUGHES. CAPITOL NASHVILLE Dir./SOUTHEAST ASHLEY KNIGHT, Dir./WEST COAST MEGAN YOUNGBLOOD, Dir./SOUTHWEST MARA SIDWEBER, Dir./MIDWEST KATIE BRIGHT, Dir./NORTHEAST ANNIE SANDOR and Coord./Promotion MEG O'GARA. more »

Casino Entertainment Awards To Honor Lee Greenwood And Concerts West's John Meglen

The eighth annual CASINO ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS (CEA) are set to take place as a virtual event on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th due to the current pandemic. The awards, typically held at a LAS VEGAS casino, honor outstanding artists, executives, and venues in the casino entertainment industry.

Set to receive this year's "Casino Entertainment Legend Award" are Country artist LEE GREENWOOD and CONCERTS WEST Pres./Co-CEO JOHN MEGLEN. The award recognizes both individuals' lifetime achievement in the casino entertainment industry. Other Country artists nominated for awards include REBA MCENTIRE and BROOKS & DUNN for "Casino Entertainer of the Year" and LORRIE MORGAN for "Casino Musical Artist of the Year."

"Although most casino arenas, showrooms, and other entertainment venues are closed due to the pandemic, we are pleased to still be able to honor the outstanding casino artists, executives, and venues nationwide that were active during the nomination period of APRIL 2019 to MARCH 2020," said CEA Producer TRACI PEEL.

Endurance Music Group Signs RECORDS Nashville's Chase Martin To Publishing Deal

ENDURANCE MUSIC GROUP has signed RECORDS NASHVILLE recording artist/songwriter CHASE MARTIN to a worldwide publishing deal. The CHARLESTON, SC native's debut single, "Levi Denim," dropped earlier this month, marking the first release by the newly announced NASHVILLE division of BARRY WEISS' RECORDS label (NET NEWS 9/21). The song was co-written by label mate MATT STELL along with ABBY ANDERSON and ALLISON VELTZ-CRUZ.

“CHASE has it all," said ENDURANCE MUSIC GROUP Pres. MICHAEL MARTIN, "natural talent, incredible energy, a strong work ethic and a passion for songwriting. She’s the real deal, and we’re so excited to introduce her to the world alongside [RECORDS NASHVILLE Pres.] ASH [BOWERS] and our friends at RECORDS NASHVILLE.”

White Mustang Records Signs Presley & Taylor

WHITE MUSTANG RECORDS, which launched in NASHVILLE last week (NET NEWS 10/13), has revealed sister duo PRESLEY & TAYLOR as the imprint’s first signing. The duo's debut single, “Everybody Sees It,” will be released on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th, with an album to follow in the Spring.

“PRESLEY & TAYLOR is one of the most unique acts I have ever worked with,” said label Pres. JAMES STROUD. “Being sisters, they have a natural way of harmonizing and complementing one another. To work with them in the studio is one of the easiest jobs I’ve ever had. They come prepared to listen, learn and apply their knowledge to their craft. Not only do they sing great, they are amazing performers and represent our format in a wonderful way. They will be a force in our business we can all be proud of and appreciate.” more »

Gabby Barrett Ft. Charlie Puth Ascends To #1 At Hot AC

What a week for WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE artist GABBY BARRETT, whose "I Hope" featuring CHARLIE PUTH vaulted to #1 on the MEDIABASE Hot AC and BDS Adult Top 40 charts!

The song topped the COUNTRY charts in APRIL, and is currently climbing the Top 10 at both Top 40 and Mainstream AC.

BARRETT said, “I’m so grateful for this amazing achievement. ‘I Hope’ continues to do more than I ever imagined, and I cannot believe it’s the #1 song at HOT AC this week. Thank you GOD for this gift and for all of the blessings I continue to receive, Thank you to my team, my sweet husband, my family, my unbelievable fans, the folks at radio, my co-writers, and of course to CHARLIE PUTH for hopping on this song and making it even bigger. I’m so thankful for all of this and I don’t take an inch of it for granted! Thank you!” more »

Downloads Off 4% Week-To-Week In Podtrac Weekly Podcast Data Release

After two weeks showing week-to-week increases in podcast downloads, PODTRAC's OCTOBER 12-18 weekly podcast listening data for its measured shows has downloads down 4% from the previous week and up 40% on a year-to-year basis.

As for growth in "top categories" for PODTRAC measured shows, download growth for the 52-week period from OCTOBER 14, 2019 to OCTOBER 18, 2020 was+1% for Arts, +17% for Business, +24% for Comedy, +5% for Education, +3% for History, +98% for News, +19% for Science, +7% for Society & Culture, +38% for Sports, and +59% for True Crime. Week-to-week growth was +1% for Arts, -8% for Business, -1% for Comedy, -1% for Education, -6% for History, -6% for News, -7% for Science, -7% for Society & Culture, -2% for Sports, and -4% for True Crime..

Bush Sets Two Drive-In Concerts In Southern California

BMG rockers BUSH have announced two drive-in shows in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA to celebrate their OCTOBER 30th release of "The Kingdom Deluxe Edition" LP set. The record will feature six bonus songs including “Heroes,” a tribute to DAVID BOWIE, as well as live performances of the title track “The Kingdom” and the single “Flowers On A Grave.”

BUSH will return to the stage to celebrate the release with two nights of performances in partnership with "Concerts In Your Car." The empty parking lots of each venue (NOVEMBER 20th in DEL MAR, CA at DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS/ NOVEMBER 21st in VENTURA, CA at VENTURA FAIRGROUNDS) will be turned into a theatre-in-the-round, complete with a massive stage, and a state-of-the-art sound system that transmits the performance to each car’s FM radio, and four LED video screens that will provide 360 degrees of visual entertainment. 

Tickets start at $99 per car and go on sale OCTOBER 23rd at 10a (PT), with no more than eight people per car. Visit www.BUSHofficial.com to purchase tickets. 

Billie Eilish Upcoming 'Where Do We Go? The Livestream'

BILLIE EILISH a DARKROOM/INTERSCOPE RECORDS recording artist will perform WHERE DO WE GO? THE LIVESTREAM from LOS ANGELES on SATURDAY OCTOBER 24th 3p (PT)/6p (ET) on livestream.billieeilish.com.

The livestream will utilize state-of-the-art XR technology, that virtually transports the audience into a fully immersive experience. Using multiple cameras, angles and 3D environments, ticket holders will be able to step inside Billie’s world, as she performs a fully live set, in what is to be a truly unprecedented live experience.

BILLIE will be performing 100% live with her brother FINNEAS and long-time touring drummer ANDREW MARSHALL on a 60ft x 24ft stage surrounded by 100ft x 24ft 360 LED screens, providing 3D, real-time-content integration. more »

Warner Chappell Music Signs Publishing Deal With X Ambassadors

WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC, the global publishing arm of WARNER MUSIC GROUP has inked a worldwide publishing deal with X AMBASSADORS. X AMBASSADORS have RIAA platinum records for singles, "Renegades" and "Unsteady".

WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC SVP/A&R, RICH CHRISTINA commented, "Many of us at WARNER CHAPPELL have known X AMBASSADORS for a while now, and we’re so proud of all their accomplishments. They’ve had massive hits as artists, songwriters, and producers, and have seen big wins in the sync world. With the WARNER CHAPPELL team behind them, I know they’re poised for many more years of success." more »

311 Launches Live Streaming Platform

To celebrate 311's 30th Anniversary, they are launching the live streaming platform, 311 STREAMSYSTEM with three “Live from the Hive” live stream concerts on the 11th for three consecutive months, each show featuring one of their classic albums:

NOVEMBER 11th - Music
DECEMBER 11th - Grassroots
JANUARY 11th - 311

This will be the first time that 311 has done a multi-album chronological concert series:  Music (1993), Grassroots (1994) and the self-titled blue album (1995).

The shows will be an intimate affair, giving a global audience a previously unavailable view into 311’s studio “The Hive”. more »

Bob Moses And Twitch Team For Exclusive Livestream Partnership

DOMINO electronic music band BOB MOSES announce an exclusive partnership with TWITCH, which will serve as the sole destination to catch future BOB MOSES branded livestreams. The partnership kicks off FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd at 7p (PT) with a hour-long BOB MOSES concert. Filmed live in LOS ANGELES from an abandoned radio tower in Topanga Canyon. A live Q&A between BOB MOSES’ TOM HOWIE and JIMMY VALLANCE, and the TWITCH community will follow. The concert will re-broadcast for the EUROPEAN audience on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th at 7p (BET)/8p (CET). 

As part of the partnership, BOB MOSES will take “BOBCAST,” their weekly livestream, to TWITCH, where every week they will turn the cameras on themselves and bring viewers inside their world of making music. more »

Red Bull's Check Your DMs Series Back With A Brand New Episode

RED BULL has released the third episode of its new series, RED BULL CHECK YOUR DMS. The series gets three artists who have never met, from three different countries and three different musical backgrounds, to work together on a brand new track, entirely online.

The third installment of the series features MC YARTZI from PUERTO RICO, LONDON rapper BERNA and Hip Hop artist PALAZZO from VIENNA. The episode shows the trio come together to create a new track, "Last Day" 

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Milk & Honey Sign Hit Producer Noah Goldstein For Management

MILK & HONEY Founder/President LUCAS KILLER announed the signing of multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning producer NOAH GOLDSTEIN to a worldwide management deal, where he will be handled by KELLER and GM NIC WARNER. 

GOLDSTEIN has co-written and produced worldwide hits including RIHANNA, KANYE WEST and PAUL McCARTNEY's "Four Five Seconds" and YE’s  "Black Skinhead," "Famous," "New Slaves," "Father Stretch My Hands," "Clique" and "Ultralight Beam," among others. He has also worked on WEST's albums  "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," "Yeezus," "The Life Of Pablo," "Watch The Throne," "Kid’s See Ghosts" (with KID CUDI), as well as FRANK OCEAN'S "Blonde" and "Endless," and TRAVIS SCOTT's "rodeo." GOLDSTEIN has also worked with ARCADE FIRE, BON IVER, DRAKE, SIA, THE WEEKND, TRAVIS SCOTT FKA TWIGS, NAS and more.  more »

X Lovers Named SiriusXM 'Hits 1 To Watch'

RCA RECORDS Pop duo X LOVERS have been chosen as the next HITS 1 TO WATCH with their track "Haunt You" featuring CHLOE MORINDO. The HITS 1 TO WATCH feature amplifies and elevates new up-and-coming music and artists and is a passionate spotlight for music lovers.
 
Of the song, VP Pop Music & Programming at SIRIUSXM + PANDORA, ALEX TEAR called it, "A sincere and emotionally connecting track that strikes the heart and grabs you from the beginning." 

HITS1 MD MIKEY PIFF echoed those sentiments adding, "'Haunt You' is a song that quietly screams the importance of love, even more so right now. It catches your ears, then your heart, with how beautifully raw and unabashedly honest it is.'  more »

Spencer Davis, Bandleader Of The Spencer Davis Group Has Died

The Rock music world has lost another legendary performer as SPENCER DAVIS, bandleader for the SPENCER DAVIS GROUP passed away yesterday (10/19), while in the hospital, being treated for pneumonia. The news was confirmed by PETE YORK, drummer for the '60s U.K. rockers.

In 1963, DAVIS, YORK, and brothers MUFF and STEVE WINWOOD formed their first band, initially named RHYTHM AND BLUES QUARTET, eventually changing the name to SPENCER DAVIS GROUP. They gained fame in the '60s with hits such as "Gimme Some Lovin'," "I'm A Man," and "Keep On Running." STEVE WINWOOD would leave the band in 1967 to form his own group, TRAFFIC. By 1969, the SPENCER DAVIS GROUP called it quits - reforming in the early-70s for two albums. In 2005, DAVIS and the group's pianist EDDIE HARDIN toured for some live shows. 

For a treat, fire up this clip of the band's biggest U.S. hit "Gimme Some Lovin'" - featuring a then 18-year old STEVE WINWOOD on vocals - and turn it up loud!

Tributes have been appearing on social media from friends and fellow performers. DAVIS was 81.

Tony Lewis, Founding Member Of The Outfield, Dead At 62

ALL ACCESS has learned of the passing of TONY LEWIS, singer with the Rock group, THE OUTFIELD. He died at his home near LONDON. The cause of death is as yet unknown. He was 62.

A statement released by his publicist reads in part, "LEWIS and the late JOHN SPINKS took the '80s by storm with THE OUTFIELD's infectious pop songs, including 'Your Love,' 'All The Love In The World' and 'Say It Isn’t So.' 'Your Love' reached #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1986 and is still widely known today, with features in various TV spots and commercials, gaining millions of streams each month." Those singles helped their debut album, Play Deep, reach Top 10 on the Top 200 Album Chart - it has since been certified 3x Platinum. The band's last chart hit, 1990's "For You," was released from their fourth studio album, Diamond Days. more »

Longtime Colorado Radio Vet Stu Haskell Passes

Sad news to report as ALL ACCESS has learned of the passing this weekend of longtime COLORADO radio legend and Market Pres, of iHEARTMEDIA/NORTHERN COLORADO and SOUTHERN WYOMING, STU HASKELL. He was 71.

HASKELL was the son of announcer and NEBRASKA BROADCASTERS ASSOC. HALL OF FAME member GEORGE HASKELL, and began his radio career at Top 40 KIIX-A/FORT COLLINS, CO, which was simulcast on an FM signal. Starting on the programming side, he moved into sales and management.

In the '70s, the FM dropped Top 40 to became one of the early stations to program a Progressive Music format, and by 1975, the station evolved to a Alternative Rock format and changed calls to KTCL. When then-owner JACOR moved KTCL south to DENVER, HASKELL went too, as GSM of that cluster. He would make the daily commute - one hour each way - as his heart remained in FORT COLLINS. After a few years, the commute would end, as HASKELL was named Market Mgr. of the FORT COLLINS cluster.  more »

Happy Birthday

ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on TUESDAY (10/20) to TEN SHARE MEDIA’s JAY STEVENS, MCA-NASHVILLE SVP/Promotion KATIE DEAN, COLEMAN INSIGHTS VP/Research Operations DAVID BAIRD, ADVANCED MEDIA PARTNERS/PEORIA VP/GM J.R. GREELEY, Q PRIME VP/Promotion TRINA LUTH, ALPHA MEDIA Hot AC-Rock Format Captain and KBAY-KEZR/SAN JOSE Content Dir. DAVE NUMME, veteran air personality LISA ST. REGIS, former WSTR/ATLANTA’s CINDY SIMMONS, THREE EAGLES/WORTHINGTON, MN OM JERRY R. MASON, KZIA/CEDAR RAPIDS-IOWA CITY OM CHRIS JACKSON, former WRQX/WASHINGTON D.C. APD/MD ASHLEY NICKELS and to KEHK-KSCR-A/EUGENE PD BRIAN ROBERTS. more »

ALL ACCESS ACTION

TOMMY NAPPI, CHRISTOPHER BROWN, SAMANTHA BRENNER, JACK SATTER, DYLAN SPRAGUE, JOE KELLY, RANDI WEST, JESSE PENATE, JANA SUTTER, MARNI HALPERN, NIK RIVERS, MIKE JAKUBOW, WILL ALTHOFF, TRAVIS ALEXANDER, GREG GLOVER, JOHNNY CHIANG, CHRISTI BROOKS, CAITLIN "CJ' JOHNSON, JENNIFER NETTLES, LUKE BRYAN, CHASE MARTIN, LORETTA LYNN, PRESLEY & TAYLOR, THE CADILLAC THREE, JIMMIE ALLEN, SEAFORTH, MITCHELL TENPENNY, LEE GREENWOOD, JOHN MEGLEN, MICHELLE BABBITT, JEREMY RUBIN, FRANCO IEMMELLO, SHADY SPENCER, BINK TURNER, DEANNA CRUZ, TONY TECATE, MARK K, RICKY BURNS, ASHLEE YOUNG, CLAY CHURCH, JUSTIN BRYANT, CYNTHIA JOHNSON, NOAH SHERWOOD, SANDY THOMPSON, JOHN DeSANTIS, KEN LEWIS, AMANDA DOBBINS,  DREW HAUSER, JACKIE KAJZER, LEA PISACANE.