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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Rathert Named Morning Host at KSSZ, Columbia, Missouri. Taking over the morning drive program on Zimmer Radio & Marketing Group-owned news/talk KSSZ, Columbia, Missouri "HotTalk 93.9 The Eagle" is Branden Rathert. He was most recently afternoon drive personality at ADX Communications' WNRP, Pensacola "Newsradio 1620." Zimmer director of programming Jamie Mac states, "We are excited to welcome Branden to 'Wake Up Columbia' on '93.9 The Eagle.' We feel Branden's unique perspective, where he is able to take a specific topic and come at it in a non-traditional way, will translate very well in the Columbia market. His passion for making great radio, strong work ethic and creativity make him a great addition for our station and the talk radio community here locally."
CBS RADIO's Mick Anselmo to Retire. Senior vice president and market manager for CBS RADIO's Minneapolis cluster, Mick Anselmo, announces he's retiring from the company at the end of the year. Anselmo has been managing radio stations in the Twin Cities for more than 20 years – for iHeartMedia and the old AM/FM and Chancellor groups – with the last seven spent working for CBS RADIO. The company is searching for Anselmo's replacement to oversee news/talk WCCO "Newsradio 830," country KMNB "BUZ'N @ 102.9" and adult hits KZJK "104.1 Jack FM."
Jeanine Pirro Podcast Debuts on PodcastOne. A new, weekly program featuring FOX News personality and former New York District Attorney Jeanine Pirro is launching on PodcastOne. Titled "Due Process," the podcast will "provide the legal insight behind breaking news, high profile court cases and political issues, in addition to welcoming analysts and experts on these topics." The show will also include TED speaker and content strategist Terri Trespicio joining Pirro each Monday. PodcastOne founder Norm Pattiz comments, "Jeanine has the intellect and the energy to do a great podcast. It will be entertaining, interesting, and deal with exciting subjects. It's great to add her to our lineup, and it's always good to know a judge."
Odds & Sods. Southeastern radio pro Dave Cobb is named the general manager for MARC Radio's seven-station Gainesville, Florida cluster that includes news/talk WRZN "NewsRadio 980."…..Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania-based Forever Media is buying sports talk WGET "ESPN Sports" and country WGTY in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from the Times and News Publishing for $4.2 million.
CBS Sports Radio's Jim Rome Visits Tampa. Nationally syndicated sports talk personality Jim Rome visited affiliate WHBO, Tampa "Sports Talk 1040 The Team" recently, taking part in a meet-and-greet during a live remote at Beef O' Brady's Restaurant. The Genesis Communications-owned station says, "Hundreds of Rome fans attended, giving Jim a standing ovation as he entered the restaurant. Jim made it a point to talk to every fan, sign autographs, and take photographs. People were lined up for hours to talk with him." Pictured here are (from l-r): Rome show producer Kyle Brandt, Genesis president Bruce Maduri, Rome, and Sound Mind LLC chief Kraig Kitchin.
Nielsen Calls Audible to Publishing September Stats. Rather than spreading out the release of ratings information over four days as it typically does with its monthly data, Nielsen Audio is opting to consolidate its September PPM results into two – next Tuesday (9/29) and Wednesday (9/30). The first batch of markets is unaffected by the decision and will get their September numbers next Tuesday as originally planned. Those markets are New York City; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Philadelphia; Atlanta; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario (Los Angeles' Inland Empire); San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey). The second group not only moves up one day, it will join group one – meaning 24 (rather than 12) markets will have data released next Tuesday. Group two consists of Washington, DC; Boston; Detroit; Miami; Seattle; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis. Stations from the remaining 24-PPM markets (groups three and four) get to see the outcome of the September 2015 sweep next Wednesday. Group three is Portland; Charlotte; Pittsburgh; Sacramento; San Antonio; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Kansas City; Orlando; and Columbus. Comprising group four are facilities in Austin; Milwaukee; Indianapolis; Providence; Raleigh; Norfolk; Nashville; Greensboro; West Palm Beach; Jacksonville; Memphis; and Hartford.
Ben Carson Muslim Controversy, Walker Drops Out/2016 Presidential Candidates, Pope Francis' U.S. Visit, Russia's Military Support of Syria, Muslim Migrant Issue, VW Emissions Scandal, Afghan Child Abuse Claims, David Petraeus' Congressional Testimony, and Xi Jinping Visits U.S. Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (9/22). The controversy over GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson's statement he would not support a Muslim for president; Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker drops out of the presidential race tied with the activities of the rest of the 2016 presidential candidates; Pope Francis' visit to the United States; reports of military support for Syria's Assad regime by Russia; the issue of Muslim immigrants in Europe and the U.S.; the emissions scandal plaguing Volkswagen; the controversy over allegations the U.S. military instructs personnel in Afghanistan to ignore sexual abuse of young boys by Afghan military commanders; former CIA director David Petraeus' apologizes for relaying sensitive material to former mistress; and Chinese president Xi Jinping visits the United States were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Tidwell Tapped as iHM San Antonio SVP/Programming. Inbound from Tucson where he was iHeartMedia's senior vice president of programming, Lance Tidwell transfers to San Antonio for similar duties. Executive vice president of programming for iHeartMedia major markets Brad Hardin comments, "I am extremely pleased to welcome Lance to the iHeartMedia San Antonio family. Tidwell is a strong talent and has had much success in his tenure with iHeartMedia. His programming acumen and depth of experience will allow him to ramp up quickly and build immediate relationships with the programming and sales team." San Antonio market president Marlene Trevino remarks, "I am excited that our San Antonio programming operations will be led by Tidwell. He understands our company¹s vision to be innovative with every move. Lance¹s experience collaborating with programming and sales teams will provide us and our partners with unbeatable forward momentum in the continued evolution of our brands in the San Antonio market." Tidwell notes that he is "grateful" to Trevino and Hardin "for the chance to work with these great brands and team in San Antonio. I am eager to get started and lead the market to continued growth and success." In addition to having programmed in Seattle, Memphis, Hartford, Monterey-Salinas, and New Haven (Connecticut), Tidwell was chief operating officer for Southern Star Broadcasting. With 6+ share/market ranks from the most recent Nielsen Audio PPM sweep in parentheses (July 2015), iHeartMedia's San Antonio cluster consists of country KAJA "KJ-97" (6.0, #3); mainstream CHR KXXM "Mix 96.1" (4.8, #5); adult contemporary KQXT "Q-101.9" (4.7, #6); talk WOAI (4.2, #10); rhythmic CHR KZEP "Hot 104.5" (2.1, #19); regional Mexican KQXT-HD3 (1.8, #20); sports KTKR "The Ticket" (.6, #26); and classic country KRPT "B-Buc" (.2, #27).
CBS Radio Q2 Revenue Off 5%. While second quarter revenue for CBS Corp. increased 1% to $3.22 billion from $3.19 billion in 2014, CBS Radio revenue declined 5%. Executive chair Sumner Redstone states, "CBS is at the center of the action during an extremely exciting time in media. We continue to succeed as a result of our world-class content." According to president and chief executive officer Les Moonves, "This quarter underscores the key steps we are taking to build out our long-term growth strategy. Our premium content remains the cornerstone of our success, and I am confident this fall's new primetime lineup will lead us to another victory next season." The company's local broadcasting revenue was down 2% to $654 million from $665 million, as television station revenue was up 1%, and local broadcasting operating income (OI) fell 8% to $198 million from $215 million. The company posted net earnings of $332 million, down from $439 million in the year-ago period.
Nielsen Audio Releases Third Round of July 2015 PPM Data. The third of four rounds of July 2015 PPM ratings data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: Portland, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Antonio, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Orlando, and Columbus. The July 2015 survey period covered June 18 through July 15. You can find the complete ratings from subscribing stations here. Additionally, TALKERS and RadioInfo managing editor Mike Kinosian provides his "Ten Takeaways" from this group on the main page of our sister publication here.
National Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced. The 24 candidates in six categories were determined by the organization's steering committee. National Radio Hall of Fame chair Kraig Kitchin brings back public engagement through social media balloting in the "Music Format On-Air Personality" and "Spoken Word On-Air Personality" categories. This is the first time that will be done in the last five years. "This impressive list of nominees represents the best examples of talent with commendable audience relationships past and present," Kitchin declares. "Each individual and show was selected after extensive deliberation by the steering committee. We are all looking forward to seeing the results as determined by our industry peers and listeners nationwide." The four nominees to be voted on by a participant panel in the "Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)" category are Tom Barnard (Minneapolis); Johnny Dare (Kansas City); Johnny Holliday (Washington, D.C.); and Ronn Owens (San Francisco). Those in the "Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)" category are "Big Boy" – real name Kurt Alexander (Los Angeles); Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison (Philadelphia); Eric Ferguson and Kathy Hart (Chicago); and Garland Robinette (New Orleans). The four candidates in the "Networks/Syndication (10 years or more)" category include Tom Kent (Cleveland); Dave Ramsey (Nashville); Diane Rehm (Washington, D.C.); and Michael Savage (San Francisco). Those in the "Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)" category are Bob Kevoian & Tom Griswold (Indianapolis); Bob Kingsley (Weatherford, Texas); "Marketplace" (Los Angeles); and Harry Shearer (Los Angeles). Nominees to be voted on by listeners nationwide in the "Music Format On-Air Personality" category are Delilah (Seattle); Elvis Duran (New York); Steve Harvey (Atlanta); and Ryan Seacrest (Los Angeles). In the "Spoken Word On-Air Personality" category, the nominees are Sean Hannity (New York); Clark Howard (Atlanta); Jim Rome (Los Angeles); and Dr. Laura Schlessinger (Los Angeles). Voting begins today; names of the winners will be revealed in just over three weeks (8/31). The induction ceremony will be held in three months (11/5) at the Museum of Broadcast and Communications in downtown Chicago.
NextRadio, CBI Team To Find Best Radio Spot. College students are encouraged to create/submit a 60-second radio spot, as NextRadio and College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) join forces to find the "best-of-the-best in radio spot ads." According to NextRadio president Paul Brenner, there are currently 50,000 – 70,000 radio spots that run each month supporting the NAB National Awareness Campaign, which launched in February; "this is a huge opportunity for students to have their radio spot played nationally among thousands of broadcast stations and heard by millions. We will get the opportunity to showcase rising talent for the radio industry." CBI president Greg Weston comments, "CBI is thrilled to team with NextRadio to offer students from our media outlets this unprecedented opportunity to have their work appear in front of millions of listeners. Not only will the winners get national exposure for their talent, they will be able to take advantage of the educational opportunities available to them at the National Student Electronic Media Convention." First-place winner will have his or her 60-second spot included in "flight four" of the NAB National Awareness Campaign, which starts October 1. The contest begins one week from next Monday (8/17) and will run through September 18; winners will be announced September 28.
Westwood One, PGA of America In Multiyear, Multiplatform Deal. Live hole-by-hole coverage of the PGA championship returns to Westwood One for the first time in a decade. In addition, Westwood One will provide short-form updates, as well as a Brad Heller-anchored recap show, "The PGA Championship Tonight." Senior vice president of sports for Westwood One (and parent company Cumulus Media) Bruce Gilbert remarks, "Westwood One is proud to present the 2015 PGA championship. It is a very exciting time in professional golf with so many terrific stories this year. Our team is prepared and excited to describe the remarkable performance of the world's best players live from the PGA championship for the next few years." PGA of America chief commercial officer Jeff Price states, "Westwood One and SiriusXM are synonymous with live, major sports event broadcasting. The PGA of America is delighted that we will partner with these two world-class radio partners to bring the drama and excitement of the PGA championship to fans." Broadcast coverage from the PGA championship at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin begins one week from today (Thursday, 8/13). It will run through (Sunday) the 16th and can be heard on SiriusXM, Westwood One Sports affiliates, and WestwoodOneSports.com. SiriusXM PGA tour radio host Earl Forcey will anchor the joint coverage from the 18th tower, while former pro golfer/Golf Channel host Charlie Rymer will be lead analyst. Westwood One's Ted Emrich will anchor short-form reports from the course, and provide leader board updates during the long-form coverage. Looking ahead, Westwood One Sports will provide PGA championship coverage next year from Baltusrol Country Club in Springfield, New Jersey and, in 2017, from the Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte.
2016 Presidential Candidates-GOP Debates, Nashville Theater Attack, Iran Nuclear Deal, Immigration Policy Debate, Hillary Clinton Email Investigation, Baltimore Gets Help with Violence, MH370 Debris Confirmed, and Deflategate Flap Among Top News Stories Yesterday (8/5). The activities of the candidates for president in 2016 and tonight's GOP debates; the thwarted attack on a cinema in Nashville on Wednesday; the political battle over the proposed nuclear deal with Iran; the ongoing controversy over America's immigration policy; the Feds supply help to Baltimore's police in battling the explosion of murders in the aftermath of the Freddie Gray slaying; the plane debris found last week is confirmed to be from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370; and the NFL's deflategate case were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, January 8, 2014
Howard B. Price: Preparedness, Vigilance and Training Important in Wake of Charlie Hebdo Attack. The horrific assault on French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo serves as a sad reminder that attacks on media outlets are not only possible, they happen on an all-too-frequent basis. In a piece published in TALKERS magazine, ABC Television Network director, business continuity Howard B. Price writes that "even with the best security resources and procedures in place, no broadcast facility is immune from criminal acts or terrorism. And being in a small place doesn't necessarily reduce the risk. But, there are common sense things we all can do to help deter such incidents, mitigate their impact and help assure an investigative trail in the event one takes place." Read Price's very important piece here.
Bill White Named KFBK and KSTE, Sacramento Program Director. It's official: news/talk programming pro Bill White is the new PD at iHeartMedia's KFBK and KSTE in Sacramento, effective January 20. White – who's programmed such storied talk outlets as WGN, Chicago; KDKA, Pittsburgh; and WBT-AM/FM, Charlotte – most recently served as PD at Journal Broadcast Group's KQTH and KFFN in Tucson. White comments, "These legendary stations inform and touch listeners in the Sacramento area every day. I'm honored to be joining the talented team at KFBK/KSTE and look forward to building on their successes."
Bob Frantz Adds Cleveland News/Talk Duties. Longtime WTAM, Cleveland personality Bob Frantz exited that station in July of last year and in October began hosting an afternoon sports talk show for Cumulus Media on WLQR, Toledo "106.5 The Ticket." Now, Frantz is adding a daily news/talk program on Salem Communications-owned WHK, Cleveland "AM 1420 The Answer" to his responsibilities. Frantz has been producing commentaries for the Salem station and now begins the daily 9:00 am to 11:00 am talk program. Salem Cleveland GM Mark Jaycox comments, "There has been a very loud cry from Clevelanders to hear Bob Frantz on the air once more, since his mic went silent five months ago. His straightforward, honest approach to news, sports and politics has earned him a strong following among conservatively minded listeners who want more in-depth perspective on news stories that affect our daily lives."
Ken Charles Exits iHeartMedia. News/talk pro Ken Charles – after a long career with iHeartMedia programming stations in Houston, Miami and Sacramento, to name a few – exits the company. Charles had been serving as the company's national brand manager for news/talk and sports before his sudden exit. iHeartMedia has been very quiet about this and has, so far, not announced any plans to fill Charles' corporate post.
HollywoodLife Signs with PodcastOne. What it calls "another, in a series of previously announced partnerships, merging editorial and audio media," PodcastOne unveils the arrival of the HollywoodLife podcast to its roster of advertiser-supported, on-demand digital audio programs. The weekly podcast is hosted by HollywoodLife.com's renowned president and editor-in-chief Bonnie Fuller and delivers "discussion, debate and the inside scoop on all the biggest, breaking celebrity news." It will also feature candid conversations with top TV, music and movie stars. PodcastOne CEO Norm Pattiz says, "Bonnie's track record of success in editorial content and audience engagement is extraordinary, and we are excited to expand that from the website to the podcast. Providing the best in entertainment and celebrity news, she knows how to connect with the female demographic and affect lifestyle interests in ways no one else can."
CES 2015: Is Your Station Merely 'the Linear Feed?' Radio consultant Holland Cooke continues his reporting for TALKERS magazine from the giant Consumer Electronics Show 2015 in Las Vegas and today (1/8) he focuses on the disruption TV is feeling at the hands of technology that has made about half of television program viewing delayed or on demand. "The linear feed" means live programming in the order that it's broadcast and Cooke writes that as consumption of media continues to change, radio must address that "the linear feed" only isn't going to be good enough. Read his piece here to find two ways radio stations can deal with this conundrum.
Aaron Flint Continues to Build State-Wide Montana Talk Show. Thirty-four-year-old Montana National Guard officer Aaron Flint began hosting Northern Broadcasting System's "Voices of Montana" radio talk show five years ago. Since then the KYYA, Billings-based program has expanded from 10 signals to more than 20 with KLTZ, Glasgow being the latest station to begin airing the program. Flint states, "It's pretty clear that listener and station demand for local, interactive, engaging content on both AM and FM radio is strong. I went on another military deployment back in 2012, and I was, frankly, a little worried that we may lose some affiliates due to the disruption. But the support for all service members shown by our radio affiliates has just been incredible. The fact that the show has doubled is a strong testament to the support for the community and local programming by independent and corporate-owned stations alike." Flint has served three tours of duty: in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. A former staffer on The Hill, he is also a political blogger publishing The Flint Report – a blog the Washington Post has listed as one of the best state-based political blogs.
USA Radio Networks Adds Jim Sharpe to Lineup. The latest addition to USA Radio Networks' "rapidly growing syndicated programming lineup" is media pro Jim Sharpe who will host "AMERICA CONTINUES," airing from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm ET beginning February 2. USA says the show "will advance the significant news stories of the day with a different insight: the kind of insight that only comes when America has had a chance to digest the events of the day and put them into true perspective." Sharpe's resume includes winning awards for his work as a war correspondent, and hosting radio shows in markets including: Los Angeles, Dallas, and Phoenix. Sharpe says of his new syndicated show, "The name of the program serves two purposes: We will continue to update America's truly important stories even as people put their workday behind them. And, we will continue to work on this grand experiment called America. Too many people have given up on the 'American Dream,' but 'AMERICA CONTINUES' will acknowledge and honor that America is still the planet's best hope."
Atlanta's WWWE Converts to Women's Radio Network. After having aired Spanish-language music and religious programming as well as sports, Beasley Broadcast Group's WWWE, Atlanta transitions to the Women's Radio Network as "1100 WRNW1." WWWE general manager Greg Cooper remarks, "Beasley and WWWE are committed to serving the concerns of the Atlanta community. A format focused on the lifestyle of today's woman gives us a great opportunity to drive our vision for the market forward." The Women's Radio Network was previously available only as an online stream: The WWWE affiliation represents the company's first experience in delivering content on an over-the-air broadcast facility. Hapeville, Georgia-licensed Class D WWWE has not appeared in a monthly Atlanta Nielsen Audio PPM ratings report in recent memory.
Entries Being Accepted for "World's Best Radio Programs." Several new categories have been added to the 30-plus-year-old international competition, including "Best Innovation," "Best Journalist," and "Best Music Program Host." New York Festivals International Radio Program Awards executive director Rose Anderson remarks, "Our categories for 'Sound Art' and 'Best Innovation' recognize the limitless advances of creativity. Our 'Best Journalist,' and 'Best Music Program Host' categories honor the artistry and dedication of the individuals at the mic." Advisory board grand jury member/Geller Media president Valerie Geller works with broadcasters in 35 countries "to become more powerful storytellers and communicators." Geller comments, "Stories are how we track our lives, learn about others, and develop empathy and understanding of the world. At its best, broadcasting informs, entertains, inspires, and persuades. Most importantly, it connects people to one another through our stories. It is satisfying on every level to have the opportunity and honor to hear the amazing work that news, documentary and program teams throughout the world are producing/creating." NYFIRPA entries are received from radio stations, networks, and independent producers. Among the 2014 winners were the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ("Broadcaster of the Year") and TBI Media UK ("Production Company of the Year"). Deadline for entering the competition is a little more than two months away (3/19); the awards ceremony will take place Monday, June 22 at New York City's Manhattan Penthouse.
Creative Talent Inc. Signs Xavier Paul Cadeau. The voice of the Brooklyn Nets – Xavier Paul Cadeau – signs with talent agency Creative Talent Inc. The firm, founded and led by radio pro Steve Gallagher, announces the inking of the actor, comedian and voice-over artist to a management contract encompassing broadcast on-air hosting, live sporting events announcing and corporate and industrial hosting and voiceovers. Cadeau will be appearing on the upcoming HBO television series, "Crime." Gallagher says, "You've heard his promo voice on HBO Sports, narrating on the History Channel's 'UFO Files', 'Planet of the Apes' week on SyFy and he's been multiple characters on the 'Grand Theft Auto' video game series. Xavier Paul is an incredible talent."
Talk Host Wendy Lowy Sloane Celebrates Radio Show's Fifth Anniversary. The nationally syndicated "What's Up with Wendy" radio show – hosted by Wendy Lowy Sloane – prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary tomorrow (1/9). The BizTalkRadio program is based at WGCH, Greenwich, Connecticut and "showcases interviews with the biggest names in television, movies, music, comedy, fashion, literature, and sports, in addition to self-help segments." Celebrity guests who will help Lowy Sloane recognize the anniversary include "Parenthood" actress Monica Potter, "Awkward" star Greer Grammer, and Michael Dinan, owner and editor of NewCanaanite.com. The program airs from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon on Fridays on WGCH and nationally on BizTalkRadio Fridays at 7:00 pm ET.
C. Crane Catalogue for 2015 Chock Full of Interesting "Radio" Units. As the role of the AM/FM "airwaves" appliance (commonly referred to as a "radio") continues to struggle for a place of prominence within contemporary 21st century digital society, the remaining manufacturers and distributors of traditional radios – and still out there aggressively marketing them — play a very important role in the fabric of the broadcasting industry and hold a largely untapped key to its longevity. That being stated, the TALKERS editorial board continues to pore through the annual catalogue of products released by Fortuna, California-based C. Crane, an independent provider of radios who champions the concept of using the airwaves as a ground for mass communications. As C. Crane president Bob Crane puts it: "The freedom of radio listening is truly magical with its huge educational and entertainment benefits." Crane continues, "Traditional radio and cell phones are dependent on radio waves. The invisible waves deliver mobility without a connection to wires. Radios will be here forever because they are devoted to the act of listening." Crane sums it up: "When we started this company over 30 years ago, radio waves were broadcast over the air. For the most part, no matter what you listen with, they still are. Receiving radio waves better is what we specialize in. We are here to build the best radios we can to serve [our customers] now and in the future." TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison (pictured here) adds, "Ever since someone asked the audience of radio professionals at one of our recent New York Seminars, "How many of you have a small AM/FM radio in your possession at this moment and the only one who raised his hand out of several hundred in the room was Art Vuolo, I resolved that as long as I am in the business of serving the radio industry, I will always have a simple AM/FM unit nearby – like my keys, cell phone and wallet… if for nothing more than just principle." One of the C. Crane units in Catalogue 2015 that Harrison has been carrying around lately is a neat little 5.5 ounce device dubbed the "CC SKYWAVE." It is a travel pocket radio that features intuitively easy on/off AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather and Aviation bands (you can listen to pilot/control tower conversations to amuse or inform yourself while waiting for a plane) that retails for $89.95. For more information about C.Crane visit www.ccrane.com.
Charlie Hebdo Massacre, New GOP Controlled Congress, Bitter Cold Across U.S, 2016 Presidential Prospects, and Sinking Oil Prices/Financial Markets Activity Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (1/7). The murder of 12 at the Paris satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo presumably by Islamic radicals and the world's reaction; the agenda of the new GOP-controlled Congress and reports of John Boehner's revenge on those who voted against him for House Speaker; the extreme cold hitting much of the U.S.; the potential candidates for president in 2016; and the sinking oil prices, euro concerns and the effects on the world financial markets were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Howie Carr's Exit from WRKO, Boston Official. As the Boston consumer press is reporting, longtime WRKO afternoon personality Howie Carr has exited the station after working out his final contract with the Entercom news/talker. Carr is on vacation and his last day is technically tomorrow (11/14). Carr's program is also heard on stations across New England and the Boston Globe – which confirms his exit from WRKO through Entercom director of communications Greg Kaufman – reports rumors in the city are that Carr will continue his program at crosstown WUFC, owned by Blackstrap Broadcasting. The Globe reports the station's call letters as WMEX – heritage calls in the market that have been associated with the 1500, 1470 and current 1510 frequencies.
Hubbard Radio to Acquire 16 Minnesota Stations. The stations to be added to the Hubbard portfolio are owned by Omni Broadcasting and are in the small Minnesota markets Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd and Wadena. Hubbard Broadcasting chair and CEO Ginny Morris says, "Hubbard Broadcasting is deeply committed to local radio and to Minnesota, and this is a great opportunity to expand the company's presence into some wonderful local communities. We have long admired Lou Buron and Mary Campbell, whose stations have been nationally recognized for both excellence in programming and commitment to local community service. We are committed to maintaining that dedication to excellence and community, and we look forward to welcoming all Omni employees to the Hubbard Broadcasting family." Omni employs 100 people in the four markets and expects no programming or personnel changes at any of the stations. Stations to be transferred upon FCC approval include: country KIKV, Sauk Centre; oldies KULO, Alexandria; adult contemporary KKZY, Bemidji; classic rock KLLZ, Walker; country KBHP, Bemidji; classic hits WQXJ, Blackduck; sports talk KBUN, Bemidji; adult contemporary WJJY, Brainerd; classic rock KLIZ-FM, Brainerd; country KBLB, Nisswa; business news KVBR, Brainerd; oldies KUAL, Brainerd; sports talk KLIZ-AM, Brainerd; country KKWS, Wadena; country KWAD-AM, Wadena; and country KNSP-AM, Staples. As a result of the expansion, Dan Seeman, vice president and market manager for Hubbard Radio Minneapolis-St. Paul, is named vice president and regional manager of Minnesota Radio Operations for the company. He'll continue his current role in managing KS95, myTalk 107.1, 1500 ESPN and the Hubbard Radio Network in the Twin Cities.
WHPT, Tampa Producer's Infant Daughter Dies. Five-week-old Serena, daughter of Rob Garguilo, has died from injuries suffered after she, her five-year-old brother and her mother were hit by a car while crossing a busy boulevard in Largo, Florida. Garguilo is executive producer of the Mike Calta show on the Cox Media Group hot talk outlet. Garguilo recently relocated to the Tampa area after years working as producer of Shane "Rover" French's "Rover's Morning Glory" program on WMMS, Cleveland. Rover started a GoFundMe campaign earlier this week to assist the family. Mother Sarah Arlia and son Benjamin are reportedly in stable condition. Authorities have told the media the driver did nothing wrong and will not be cited in connection with the accident.
Odds & Sods. Albany market talk personality Bob Cudmore announces his retirement from WVTL, Amsterdam, New York after 10 years hosting the morning drive show, according to a piece in the Albany Times-Union…..CBS RADIO's news/talk WPHT, Philadelphia re-ups with Learfield Sports to continue serving as the flagship for Temple University men's basketball. Owls games have been broadcast by WPHT for the past 14 seasons.
Radio Legends Celebrated at National Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The National Radio Hall of Fame celebrated its seven inductees for 2014 at a black-tie ceremony at the Cicada Club in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 9. The event was hosted by Premiere Networks personality Delilah and the announcer for the broadcast of the evening's festivities was Westwood One's Jim Bohannon. Sound Mind LLC president and founder Kraig Kitchin served as the chairman of the steering committee. The seven inductees this year included: Charlie & Harrigan, Barry Farber, Jon Miller, Agnes Moorehead, Dick Orkin, "This American Life with Ira Glass," and broadcasting titan Stanley E. Hubbard. Pictured above left are Barry Farber (left) and Southern California talk radio legend Michael Jackson. Pictured at right are (from left to right) top 40 radio icon and program syndicator Rick Dees; KFI and KEIB, Los Angeles program director Robin Bertolucci; and Kraig Kitchin.
Calling All Financial Shows! One of the most important and traditional subgenres of talk radio has been the financial show hosted by the financial expert and advisor. This has been part of the larger segment of the talk pie known as "business" talk radio. Unfortunately the financial and business talk show arena has been tarnished over the years by a number of rogue hosts who have abused the privilege and trust given them and gotten into trouble with the law. These bad apples are a small fraction of the bigger picture of the genre and financial discussions shows and hosts have proven their value over the years, withstanding the media's critical approach to the ilk. Boston's LoneBeaconMedia has undertaken an initiative to shine the spotlight on the best of money talk media by finding the financial programming that fits today's pressing need for comprehensible and relevant data. LoneBeaconMedia is inviting hosts of financial programs to enter and take part in the Financial Broadcasting Awards. Talk show hosts who have radio programs focused on finance are invited to enter. Click here for more information.
Covering the President in China. With President Obama in China is CBS News Radio's Peter Maer, pictured here using some personal time to visit the Great Wall of China. Maer recently announced he will be retiring from CBS at the end of this year.
Obamacare Architect Controversy, Lame Duck Congress, Obama Amnesty Executive Action Plan, U.S.-China Climate Pact, Russia to Patrol Gulf of Mexico, and Rosetta Probe Lands on Comet Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/12). The controversy over videotaped remarks of Affordable Care Act architect Jonathan Gruber calling the American public "stupid"; the agenda for the lame duck congress; concerns over President Obama's plans to issue executive orders granting amnesty to illegals; the debate over President Obama's climate pact with China; Russia's threat to begin patrolling the Gulf of Mexico with military jets; and the landing of the Rosetta probe on a comet were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Wall Street Journal to Shutter Radio Division at Year's End. Inside sources tell TALKERS magazine that the Wall Street Journal is going to shut down its radio division at the end of the calendar year. The announcement was made to staffers today (11/12). The WSJ and MarketWatch Radio Networks division has produced money and finance-focused feature reports as well as the daily morning drive program, "The Wall Street Journal This Morning," hosted by Gordon Deal and Gina Cervetti plus a weekend edition of that program. It's unclear how many staffers this change will affect but the company has employees in New York, Washington and South Brunswick, New Jersey.
WSJ Radio Demise a Repercussion from Anti-Limbaugh Campaign? The above story about the end of the Wall Street Journal's radio products is bringing some strong reactions from within the news/talk radio industry. Former WTOP, Washington vice president of news and programming and current principal of Florida-based News Doctor, Inc, Jim Farley, suggests people are missing the connection with this story. He says, "Since the high-powered leftie campaign against Rush Limbaugh advertisers after the Sandra Fluke controversy, spoken-word brands as benign as AccuWeather and Charles Osgood have been on 'Do Not Buy' lists from ad agencies. The announced shutdown today of Wall Street Journal and Marketwatch Radio makes them collateral damage in this chilling war on the First Amendment which is crippling non-controversial, fair and accurate radio news and information outlets." TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison reacted quickly to Farley's comments as well as other buzz generated around the industry per the alleged Limbaugh connection to the demise of WSJ Radio stating, "With all due respect to Jim – a past recipient of the TALKERS Freedom of Speech Award – industry observers and the trade press have been connecting these dots for quite some time now. Consultant Holland Cooke even ran a big headline in his newsletter distributed at our conference in June proclaiming, 'THE BOYCOTT WENT TOO FAR.' The problem is nobody seems to know what to do about it or has the clout to do anything about it….or worse, wants to do anything about it. This whole issue is wrought with a social disease common in political circles left and right – namely hypocrisy… the pursuit of victory at the cost of truth… and it is proving extremely detrimental to one of America's most vibrant platforms of public policy conversation. Perhaps the folks at the NAB and the RAB (and even Media Matters) – if they really care about free speech and fairness, not to mention the beleaguered radio industry as a whole — should mount a unilateral campaign to educate the advertising community that has been unjustly persecuting the 'innocent' in its broad-brush blitzkrieg against political controversy. Perhaps the rest of us (meaning anyone even loosely associated with talk radio) should be more vigorously defending Rush instead of conveniently making him the scapegoat for our mounting economic woes, because looking at the big picture – it would be the right thing to do. This whole thing stinks and we are all to blame."
Glenn Beck Opens Up About Health Issues. Now that he's feeling better and recent medical treatments have him on the mend, Premiere Networks syndicated talk host and TheBlaze founder Glenn Beck told his audience on Monday that his health issues go back almost five years to when he was still hosting a show on Fox News Channel. Beck said he thought he had a painful form of neuropathy that was affecting his vision, his vocal chords, and his limbs but it turns out that was not the case. He also was not sleeping well, if at all, and says he's been told he hadn't had any real REM sleep in 10 years. Since going to the Carrick Brain Centers in Irving, Texas, he's been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and adrenal fatigue and since undergoing hormone treatment, physical therapy, and making changes in how he eats, sleeps, and works, he's "reversed the process."
WMMS, Cleveland's Rover Sets Up Fundraiser for Former Producer's Family. Former producer of the "Rover's Morning Glory" program on rock/talk hybrid WMMS, Cleveland – Rob Garguilo – exited that show recently to take a similar position with WHPT, Tampa's Mike Calta program. Tragedy entered his life as his girlfriend Sarah and the couple's children, 5-year-old Ben and five-week-old Serena were hit by a car while crossing a Largo, Florida street. The three are in critical condition in a Tampa hospital and Garguilo Tweets that Serena is on life support with no signs of brain activity. Now, Shane "Rover" French has set up a GoFundMe.com donation page to assist the family of his former producer. As of Wednesday morning, almost $18,000 has been raised for the family.
What Listeners Will Find Under the Tree. Each year, radio consultant Holland Cooke spends a week in early January in Las Vegas attending and reporting back to TALKERS readers about the technology being displayed at the massive Consumer Electronics Show. 2015 will be no different and recently Cooke was in New York for the annual preview show called CES/Unveiled. He writes that the top five wish-list items for this holiday season are (in order): tablets, notebook computers, TVs, smartphones, and video game consoles. Find out more of what's being touted as big consumer electronics spending decisions during the next year here.
WAKR, Akron Names Bourquin Afternoon Host. Moving from his most recent position as host and sports director at WHBC, Canton, Sam Bourquin joins Rubber City Radio Group to host the 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm program at WAKR. RCRG president and general manager Thom Mandel says, "Having Sam become available is very serendipitous for us. We think he is smart and talented. He really understands how to communicate with a radio audience. We like that he is committed to our Akron-Canton area and Northeast Ohio." Bourquin adds, "I'm looking forward to starting a new chapter in radio with a wonderful radio family at the Akron Radio Center. This is a great way to remain connected with old friends, make new friends and remain a part of the greater Akron-Canton community."
Tough Q3 for Radio One as Radio Division Posts Net Revenue Decline of 8.1%. The company as a whole saw net revenue dip 5.3% but the radio division alone was hit worse as net revenue sank 8.1% compared to the same period a year ago on $112.2 million in net revenue. Radio One CEO Alfred Liggins comments, "Our radio business experienced a very soft quarter. We had a perfect storm of weak market revenues and soft ratings in our four largest markets, and political revenues were less than anticipated. We had some ratings challenges in Washington DC, Baltimore and Atlanta in addition to the new competitor in Houston. Management has taken steps to remedy these issues, including a format change in Houston from news to classic hip hop. The initial ratings for our new station, 'Boom 92,' are extremely encouraging, and should mean we reverse the annual $1.5 million of losses that we were incurring on the news format. Outside our top four markets, radio revenues for the third quarter were +1.5% against a flat market. Overall Q4 radio revenue is currently pacing 1.9% and I believe we will have positive momentum going into the New Year. Reach Media experienced a similarly weak third quarter, but is performing better in 4th quarter, consistent with the radio division."
U.S.-China Carbon Emissions Deal, Lame Duck Congress, Iran Nuclear Talks, 2016 Presidential Prospects, Battle Against ISIS, Upper Midwest Cold and Snow, Net Neutrality Debate, and Kim Kardashian Mag Cover Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/11). Controversy over the carbon emissions deal struck between President Obama and China's Xi Jinping; the possible legislation to be addressed by the lame duck congress; uncertainly about negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program; the potential candidates for president in 2016; the ongoing fight against ISIS and the organization's potential alliance with al Qaeda; the early cold and snow hitting the Upper Midwest; debate over the "net neutrality" issue and President Obama's public statement about it; and Kim Kardashian's recent nude magazine cover were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Westwood One to Cease Production of NBC News Radio. Affiliates received the word yesterday (Wednesday, 10/15) by way of a note from senior vice president of affiliate sales Dennis Green that NBC News Radio newscasts and other programming will no longer be produced/distributed by Westwood One. As a substitute, Westwood One will soon provide its own CNN-powered branded news network. Green writes that Westwood One News will offer stations "enhanced programming, correspondent reports and news features. Westwood One News is designed to help stations integrate their local branding into newscasts with greater flexibility, including selecting one- to five-minute newscasts based on need and preference." Westwood One will halt production/distribution of the NBC News Radio network as of 12:00 midnight (ET) Monday, December 15.
Chris Merrill Moves to iHeartMedia's KFYI, Phoenix. It turns out that Chris Merrill – most recently morning drive host at iHeartMedia's KOGO, San Diego – will not be banished to the evening slot there but will move to the company's KFYI, Phoenix to take over the afternoon drive show being vacated by Mike Broomhead, who moves to mornings. KOGO shifted to a newsier show format for its morning and afternoon drive dayparts and had slated Merrill to host the 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm show. But with Barry Young retiring from KFYI and Broomhead taking over his mid-morning slot, an opening on the 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm show was created that Merrill will fill beginning November 10. KFYI program director Neil Larrimore states, "We are beyond thrilled to bring Chris into town! He is an up-and-coming superstar who understands the evolution of talk radio. With Chris joining the team, KFYI is perfectly positioned for much success in 2015 and beyond."
Sean Salisbury Gets More Air Time in Houston. According to a report by the Houston Chronicle's David Barron, Sean Salisbury will replace Chronicle columnist Jerome Solomon on the KFNC, Houston "ESPN Houston 97.5" 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm program alongside station sports director Dave Tepper. Salisbury also co-hosts the Yahoo! Sports Radio afternoon show with John Granato heard on KGOW in the market. Solomon is leaving the radio show to focus on his news duties.
Bob Frantz Lands at Toledo Sports Talker. After being ousted in July from iHeartMedia's news/talk WTAM, Cleveland where he hosted the evening show, Bob Frantz finds a radio home at Cumulus Media's sports talk WLQR, Toledo "106.5 The Ticket" on the 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm show. WLQR recently parted company with Norm Wamer who held down that daypart. According to a story in the Toledo Blade, Frantz will broadcast from his home in Northeast Ohio as well as from the station's Toledo studios. The paper quotes Cumulus RVP and market manager Andy Stuart saying the program will be "a Northwest Ohio sports talk show" that will also cover Detroit, Cleveland and South Bend sports.
WTOP, Washington to Present Live Ebola Program from Newseum. Washington all-news outlet WTOP is presenting a special town hall program on Monday, October 20 at 10:00 am live from the Knight TV Studio at the Newseum in DC. The Hubbard station says it will examine the threat of Ebola in the U.S. and beyond. The program will be hosted by WTOP anchors Bruce Alan and Debra Feinstein and will feature expert guests Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at National Institutes of Health, and Dr. Jesse Goodman, professor of Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center and active infectious diseases clinician at the Washington DC VA Medical Center and Walter Reed Medical Center. The station also extended an invitation to the Centers for Disease Control to join the panel. WTOP program director Laurie Cantillo says, "WTOP is pleased to facilitate an in-depth discussion on this important subject. The town hall format gives everyone a chance to ask questions directly of two preeminent physicians on the forefront of the battle against this deadly disease." The Knight TV Studio will seat 150 people for this broadcast.
Perez Appointed VP/GM of Salem Miami. At the Salem Communications Miami cluster, Felix Perez is tapped to be vice president and general manager. Perez – who has nearly 23 years of experience in Spanish media – was most recently vice president and general manager of Univision New York. Salem radio division senior vice president Allen Power comments, "We are excited about having Felix at the helm in Miami. His years of leadership in media; his focus in Spanish radio; and his track record for exploiting new opportunities and solving problems make him uniquely qualified for this role." Perez remarks, "Salem's values and mission are a great match for my own personal business philosophy. The company's record of delivering for all of its constituencies while holding true to its mission makes it unique." Salem's Miami cluster consists of Christian talk WHIM "The Answer"; Spanish Christian talk WKAT "Radio Luz"; Spanish variety WOCN "La Nueva"; and business talk WZAB "The Biz."
Cool Job Opportunity. Incredible talk show talent needed. WORD 106.3, the news/talk leader in Greenville, SC, has a rare and immediate opening for an exceptional talk show personality. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator able to connect with the conservative values of our on-air and social media audiences and will have the skills and desire to become a trusted talent that WORD 106.3 listeners can depend on for local, state and national topics. You will have a team of like-minded professionals, with on-air skills. You will work in a fast-paced, challenging environment and you will have unbridled desire to dominate your time slot and make your brand iconic in the 59th largest market. You'll work at the largest cluster in the State of South Carolina for Entercom, the best broadcaster in the radio space. You'll live in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina and have the support and tools you need to be successful and create a powerful local brand. Is this you? You have experience preparing and executing an interactive, engaging, successful talk show. You are a master of creativity, imagination and professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing and creating content. You are wired to what's important to your audience and know how to deliver it to your audience on air and with social media. Required Experience: A demonstrated track record of on-air success that will translate to success at WORD 106.3. Please submit your resume to email@example.com. Entercom Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ebola Pandemic Threat/CDC Criticism, Mid-Term Elections/2016 Presidential Prospects, Financial Markets Activity/Falling Oil Prices, Battle Against ISIS, and MLB Playoffs Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (10/15). The threat of an Ebola pandemic, criticism of the Obama Administration's and CDC's handling of the matter and concerns over the lack of travel bans from countries with Ebola outbreaks; the looming mid-term elections and talk about the prospects for the 2016 presidential race; the tumultuous global financial markets and falling oil prices; the battle against ISIS, and the two MLB championship series were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Clear Channel Makes Corporate Structural Changes; Moves iHeartRadio into Clear Channel Networks Group Division. Along with this change – putting the iHeartRadio platform under the Clear Channel Networks Group banner headed by president Darren Davis – Brian Lakamp remains with the company and is promoted to the new position — president of technology and digital ventures. The company calls Lakamp's promotion part of its "taking another important step in its continuing transformation to a consumer-driven, technology-fueled company." Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman says, "Our corporate focus on digital, increasingly leveraging technology to maximize our business, reflects the natural evolution of Clear Channel into a 21st century media company. Creativity is also enabled by technology, and as advertisers' interest in new and emerging technology options continues to grow, we intend to remain at the forefront of both innovation and creativity. Brian is perfectly positioned to help us – and our consumers, advertisers and content partners – as we continue to build Clear Channel's digital roadmap for the future." The new role puts Lakamp in charge of the overall technology platform and capabilities for all of Clear Channel – including its broadcast, digital radio, events and promotions and out-of-home businesses. The company says he will also be responsible for developing the company's overall place in the worlds of big data and programmatic buying. Putting iHeartRadio under Darren Davis' purview means he'll be responsible for the entire business of iHeartRadio as well as Premiere Networks, Total Traffic and Weather Network; and the 24/7 News Network. Davis comments, "I look forward to working with the immensely talented iHeartRadio team to build on the tremendous success of iHeartRadio by utilizing the full promotional and creative power of Clear Channel for iHeartRadio Networks. I'm excited to continue my collaboration with Brian in his new role to leverage new opportunities and maximize emerging technologies across Clear Channel's national platforms and services."
Rise Guys Return to Sacramento Radio. Sports talk morning drive personalities Whitey Gleason and Mark Kreidler – known as The Rise Guys – are returning to the Sacramento market on Entercom's KCTC "ESPN 1320" after leaving the market for San Francisco three years ago. In 2011 they took the gig at Entercom's KGMZ, San Francisco "95.7 The Game" after years at the company's KHTK, Sacramento. But earlier this year they exited that station after talent changes were made. Now, they return to the Sacramento market on KHTK's sister station.
Brock and Salk Show to Air in Mornings on KIRO-AM, Seattle. The recent return of Mike Salk to Bonneville's Seattle sports talker KIRO-AM "710 ESPN Seattle" as program director after a year-long stint at WEEI, Boston is now bringing about changes to the station's talent lineup as he and Brock Huard are getting back together on the radio for a morning show from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. The "Brock & Salk" show debuted in 2009 but ended when Salk took the afternoon co-host gig at Entercom's WEEI, Boston in the spring of 2013. The change means Michael Grey is moving from afternoons to the 10:00 am to 12:00 noon slot followed by "Bob & Groz" from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Danny O'Neil, Dave Wyman and Jim Moore will host afternoon drive from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Salk comments, "These changes make an already strong lineup even stronger and this is just the beginning. I'm thrilled with where the station is going and couldn't be more excited to get behind the mic."
Frantz Exits WTAM, Cleveland. Talk personality Bob Frantz is let go from his position with Clear Channel's news/talk WTAM, Cleveland where he appeared alongside Mike Trivisonno on the 9:00 am to 10:00 am show "The Spew" as well as hosting the 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm program. Frantz was doing his second tour of duty with the station – he worked there in the late 1990s before returning in 2006. Replacing him in the evening slot is "The Sports Feed" co-host and Indians reporter Nick Camino.
Round One of June PPM Data Released. The first of four rounds of June 2014 PPM data from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey). The survey period was May 22 through June 18. TALKERS magazine's sister publican RadioInfo has all of the numbers from subscribing stations here. In addition, managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his "Ten Takeaways" from this batch of ratings at RadioInfo.com here.
Emmis Q1 Report: Radio Revenue Essentially Flat. The results for the first fiscal quarter for Emmis Communications (ending May 31) show the company's net radio revenue up 22% — but that includes the addition of revenue from WBLS and WLIB, New York which it has been operating under an LMA since March 1. Assuming those stations had been in the fold at the same time a year ago, revenue would have been flat. At the station level, the company reports its stations were up 1.6% compared to local radio market revenue down 5.5% during the fiscal quarter. Emmis president and CEO Jeff Smulyan says, "While our markets continue to be tested, our stations and employees have risen to the challenge and continue to outperform our markets. We continue to believe NextRadio, the Emmis-led industry initiative to make FM broadcast radio available on smartphones and tablets, is a game-changer for the radio industry and will reignite growth. We have spent the last year building out the NextRadio ecosystem, and now we are entering a critical phase to build consumer awareness. I'm proud of our team for its continuing focus on innovation and operational excellence."
Odds & Sods. WOAI, San Antonio-based talk show host Joe "Pags" Pagliarulo's program is being added to another Clear Channel-owned news/talk station as KEX, Portland picks up the program to air from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The show is also heard on KPRC, Houston and KHOW, Denver…..Former Dallas Cowboys defensive star Dat Nguyen inks a contract renewal with Alpha Media sports talker KZDC, San Antonio "1250 ESPN." Nguyen hosts the afternoon drive show where he's been since joining the station in August of 2012…..ESPN Radio's "10th Annual ESPY Day Auction" to benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research is officially underway on eBay and will continue through Wednesday, July 16. This year's auction of more than 250 items includes tickets to prime sporting events, autographed memorabilia, unique experiences with athletes, celebrities and ESPN and ABC personalities and behind-the-scenes experiences with numerous ESPN programs.
Child Immigration Crisis, Obama Approval Ratings, GOP Picks Cleveland for 2016 Convention, Israeli-Hamas Violence, Costco Pulls D'Souza Book, Palin Joins Impeachment Plea, and Klein's Blood Feud Criticism Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (7/8). The influx of minor illegal immigrants in the Southwest and the political battle over immigration enforcement; the lower approval ratings for President Obama; the RNC chooses Cleveland for site of 2016 convention and the importance of Ohio in the next presidential election; escalating violence between the Israelis and Palestinians; the flap over Costco's decision to stop selling Dinesh D'Souza's America: Imagine the World Without Her; Sarah Palin returns to the media spotlight calling for the president's impeachment; and controversy over Ed Klein's book about the relationship between the Clintons and the Obamas were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Short Ideas for a Short Week. As the industry returns from a holiday weekend, digital media consultant Chris Miller offers some quick thoughts regarding your digital efforts. If you're still wondering about the changes Facebook made that affect the way content lines up on your news feed, Miller has three items to consider. Also check out his thoughts on the type of content you put on your station website and whether that content lines up with your brand's "message." Plus, Chris has a final word about attitude. Check it all out here.
Promotions Conflict at Philly Eatery Brings Abrupt End to Live Broadcast. The Philadelphia Daily News is reporting that the quick shutdown of a WIP, Philadelphia remote broadcast with afternoon hosts Anthony Gargano and Rob Ellis at Chickie's & Pete's may not have been the result of an ISDN breakdown but the fact that rival Greater Media sports talker WPEN personality Jon Marks was also at the establishment for a personal appearance. The paper reports that about 30 minutes into Gargano's and Ellis' broadcast, WPEN's Marks arrived along with rock WMMR jock Matt Cord for a $1,000 MetroPCS giveaway in another part of the pub. The Daily News goes on to write that Chickie's & Pete's management tried to move Marks and Cord to a different part of the restaurant but Greater Media refused. CBS tells the paper the ISDN problem was the issue and while no one else is commenting, it appears it could have been nothing more than a scheduling snafu that ruffled the feathers of the stations involved.
Linder Joins WMEN, West Palm Beach for Afternoons. The JCE Licenses-owned sports talk station names Jon Linder host of the 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm show, replacing Andy Slater who left for Clear Channel's sports talk WINZ, Miami "The Sports Animal" in December. Linder joined WMEN as a fill-in host last year. He's worked at Beasley's WQAM, Miami serving as a sports reporter and studio host during Miami Hurricanes football broadcasts from 2010 through 2012.
Cleveland Host Faces Jury Trial in Domestic Violence Charge. WKNR, Cleveland sports talk host Tony Rizzo will appear in Medina Municipal Court on February 27 for a jury trial after being accused of domestic assault by his wife Catherine Rizzo in December. Rizzo remains on the air at Good Karma-owned WKNR. The company issued a statement after the incident leading to the charge calling Rizzo "an exemplary teammate and member of the community and his status with us is unaffected." Police were called to Rizzo's home after his wife called them saying she had locked herself in the bathroom after Rizzo choked her and hit her in the face. Rizzo pleaded not guilty on December 9.
KCAA, Lorma Linda, California First to Accept Bitcoins for Airtime. The Fred Lundgren-owned news/talk station that serves the Riverside/San Bernardino market is claiming it's the first radio station in North America to Bitcoins as payment for advertising and airtime. The station says it signed its first programming agreement purchased with Bitcoin on January 17. KCAA utilized a service called "Coinbase" to process the payment. Lundgren comments, "Our first transaction paid us 9.4 Bitcoins, which Coinbase displayed as approximately $7,200.00 USD. These funds will appear in our bank account in two to three business days." Lundgren adds, "The value of Bitcoin as a digital currency will grow as more businesses accept it. I predict it will become a viable alternative to ever increasing bank charges."
Houston Talk Host Michael Berry Emcees Senate Campaign Fundraiser. KTRH, Houston-based talk show host Michael Berry is headlining a fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Col. Rob Maness (USAF, Ret.) on Friday, January 24, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Berry's program is heard on stations across the U.S. including on WJBO, Baton Rouge from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Maness is running for the Senate seat currently held by Democrat Mary Landrieu.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Sochi Olympics Terror Threats, Syria Torture Allegations, ObamaCare Criticism, Wendy Davis Bio Questioned and Chris Christie Sandy Aid Charge Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (1/20). The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday; concerns over security at the Sochi Winter Games; new allegations of the Assad regime's use of torture in Syria's civil conflict; criticism of the rollout of the Affordable Care Act; Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis' life story disputed by critics; and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie faces charges of misappropriating Hurricane Sandy aid were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
WestwoodOne's Paul Caine Touts Radio to Fishbowl. Contributor Diane Clehane (left) writes about her recent lunch with WestwoodOne CEO Paul Caine (right) in Fishbowl. In addition to covering how Caine arrived at WestwoodOne from Time Inc. and detailing what programming WestwoodOne offers, the two discuss audio's place in the media landscape. Caine cites recent research that he says demonstrates why audio is so effective. Clehane writes Caine gave her the exclusive on "the preliminary findings of the biometric research conducted by the company in comparing consumer response to video, audio and text. The study found the video was the most passive medium for consumers and revealed that audio prompts the most brain activity among users. 'Audio creates the greatest amount of theater in the consumers' mind. It is a deeply connective medium.' I get it — who doesn't try to picture what their favorite deejay or commentator looks like when listening in the car? (I was heartened to learn that Delilah from 'The Light at Night' is as lovely as she sounds) Yes, said Paul. 'When people meet who they listen to on the radio, they are usually blown away.' As far as those celebrities like [Dennis] Miller, [Charles] Osgood and [Billy] Bush who spend hours on the radio, it only enhances their brand across other platforms. 'Celebrities love radio, because it makes their presence stronger.' And advertisers, says Paul, 'like radio because it accelerates their print and television messages.'" Read the entire piece here. Photo: Fishbowl
Dan Patrick Partners with PodcastOne for Distribution and Ad Sales. Sports talk icon Dan Patrick – who hosts a daily sports talk program simulcast on DirecTV and Fox Sports Radio Network – is entering into a deal with Norm Pattiz's PodcastOne, a division of Courtside Entertainment Group. Patrick's podcast is now available on demand and is exclusively represented to national advertisers by PodcastOne Sales, the company's in-house rep firm. Pattiz comments, "Nobody does sports talk better than Dan Patrick. Nobody does on demand audio better than we do. So it should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that we're teaming up for the benefit of listeners and advertisers. With the addition of Dan Patrick, the list of stars on the PodcastOne platform has just become significantly brighter."
Michael Savage Addresses Affiliates on Conference Call. Cumulus Media Networks nationally syndicated talk show host Michael Savage spoke to affiliates on a conference call today at 12:00 noon ET addressing the program's status as it prepares to move to the 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET slot in January and begin being heard on Cumulus Media news/talk stations. Chief operating officer John Dickey introduced Savage by saying the company chose to work with him because of his proven abilities as a storyteller and raconteur. Savage assured affiliates that the show would not change dramatically in its new time slot and reminded them his program aired in drive time in the Pacific Time zone for years. He stated that as a news/talk program, talking about the issues of the day are its bread and butter and said politics is part of that. But he also said he would continue to talk about topics he knows his listeners want to hear about outside of the realm of politics. Savage moves to his new daypart in the New Year.
Connecticut-Based Forte Family Broadcasting to Buy WGCH, Greenwich. Currently owned by BTR Greenwich, Inc., WGCH, Greenwich has been carrying parent corporation Business TalkRadio Network's programming and is being run by Jeff Weber as consulting operations officer. With BTRN's recent announcement it is being purchased by BizTV, WGCH goes on the block. Forte is operated by Rocco L. Forte of Sarasota, Florida and Lyme, Connecticut. He is the former CFO of the Abate Insurance Agency and AIA Risk Services in New Haven and has held a variety of executive marketing and advertising positions with the Orion Capital Corp., Fred S. James Co., and The Hartford Insurance Group. Forte states, "I am excited to be able to buy such a heritage station in Connecticut and I look forward to making the 50th anniversary year (2014) of WGCH a successful and even more profitable one. My love for radio began in college, when I worked both on-air and in sales. Now I'll be able to draw on my business experience in marketing and advertising to expand WGCH's client base and enhance its presence in the community." According to a statement, current plans are to keep and expand the local news and sports coverage and syndicated talk format. Forte takes over under an LMA beginning November 4.
Pujols Rejects 'Lie Detector' Ploy. Not surprisingly, through his attorney, former St. Louis Cardinal (and current Anaheim Angel) Albert Pujols is rejecting the suggestion by former Major League Baseball slugger and sports talk host Jack Clark that the two take polygraph tests to determine who's telling the truth about Pujols alleged steroid use. Clark made the steroid use charge on the sports talk show he and partner Kevin Slaten were brokering on WGNU, St. Louis. Pujols has since sued Clark and, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Pujols' attorney says, "Sworn testimony under penalty of perjury — not inadmissible polygraphs and absurd publicity ploys — is what counts."
Don Geronimo Says Goodbye to KHTK, Sacramento Listeners. CBS Radio gave Don Geronimo the chance to say goodbye to his KHTK, Sacramento listeners on Wednesday, October 16. Geronimo – whose midday program was cancelled suddenly on October 4 – told listeners that with the company's decision to go full-time sports talk on KHTK, his show was pulled and he'll be leaving the Sacramento area. He expressed his gratitude to the market for supporting his program and said he and CBS would be working a project in the future and when the time is right he'll announce it via Twitter. KHTK had been one of the best-performing affiliate stations for the old Don & Mike show (with former co-host Mike O'Meara) during that program's heyday. After Geronimo took a two-year break from radio, he returned to KHTK in 2010. Geronimo's producer Little Joe Pittman will remain with the station.
Sun Broadcast Group to Distribute and Rep AccuWeather Spanish Content. SBG and AccuWeather announce they've entered into an agreement to provide a branded weather reporting service to Spanish-language radio stations. Along with affiliating and distributing the hourly reports, Sun's Spanish language division, Sun Latino, will handle ad sales and sponsorships. SBG CEO Jason Bailey states, "When we formed Sun Latino we aimed to become the #1 network for information. With AccuWeather en Español joining our lineup of Fox Deportes and CNN en Español, we've clearly accomplished that goal. Stations and advertisers alike now have just one network to call that provides the trusted brands that inform their audience." AccuWeather en Español is being offered to affiliates as fully customized daily weather reports "with the power of the complete AccuWeather team by their side."
Cool Job Opportunity. News/talk WTAM, Cleveland has a rare news director opening (the last two NDs totaled 18 years). Current ND Darren Toms is leaving to take a newly created position with the city of Cleveland. The station wants to find an aggressive, 'news junkie' with strong digital/social media skills who can manage a nine-person department. Great opportunity for the right person! Newsradio WTAM 1100 Cleveland is looking for the next news director to lead an award-winning news department while living and breathing news 24/7. Applicants should have a minimum of seven years' experience, be a strong on-air anchor and great in the digital/web world. Knowledge of RCS News and Nex Gen are helpful. Qualified candidates can send packages to program director Ray Davis (firstname.lastname@example.com) and apply online at www.clearcareers.com by clicking "join our team." Clear Channel Media & Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Temporary Budget Deal, ObamaCare Implementation, Florida Teen Bullying/Suicide Case, and MLB Playoffs Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (10/16). The temporary budget deal that ends the government shutdown and the GOP's role; the ongoing scrutiny of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act; the high-profile case of the suicide and alleged bullying of a Florida girl; and the Major League Baseball playoffs were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Boston Marathon Tragedy Sparks Immense Coverage and Conversation on Talk Radio and Music Radio Morning Shows. One never knows when the next big news story will break and yesterday's horrific tragedy in Boston is yet another example of the world being one way, one moment — and another way, the next. The Boston Marathon bombing has consumed radio conversation across the board on all-news, talk, sports and music radio morning shows and will likely play a major role as a content generator for days and weeks to come.
Boston Bombing: How Radio Can Help…Or Hurt. Radio consultant Holland Cooke analyzes the media impact of Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon as well as what radio can do well and what it should avoid trying to do during tragic breaking news events like these. Cooke writes, "One way radio can help is to ask 'Could YOU be Boston's Zapruder?' Radio everywhere should ask, because people come from everywhere, from all around the world, to this event. And because the internet and that-thing-in-our-pocket-we-used-to-call-a-phone makes everywhere 'here.' You don't even need to be a friend of a friend in the social media age. Radio should ask everyone to ask everyone: 'Were you in Boston? Look carefully, at all your pictures and videos. Someone saw something.'" For radio station programmers, Cooke advises what he believes radio can do very well that Twitter can't. Read his entire piece here.
Arbitron Settles Copyright Infringement Suit Against Gannett. Ratings company Arbitron announces it has settled a copyright infringement suit against Gannett-owned television station WKYC in Cleveland. The suit was filed on January 25 of this year and alleged that WKYC-TV copied and distributed Arbitron's copyrighted audience estimates without Arbitron's permission, and that WKYC-TV improperly used Arbitron's federally registered trademarks to create the false impression that non-Arbitron audience estimates for internet radio service Pandora were genuine Arbitron products. This stems from WKYC teaming up with Pandora for a co-operative sales venture that went awry. Sales kits were distributed that used Arbitron's AQH data for a number of radio stations in the Cleveland market. The idea was to show Pandora's reach by comparison. In the initial suit, Arbitron was seeking $150,000 per copyright infringement. The terms of the settlement are not being disclosed so we'll never know how much Gannett paid to make this mistake go away.
KRLD, Dallas Fired PM Drive Team of Greg Williams and Richie Whitt. The Dallas Morning News confirms that both Greg Williams and Richie Whitt – co-hosts of the "RAGE" PM drive show – have been let go from the station for poor ratings performance. Program director Gavin Spittle is quoted in the paper saying, "We need to be more competitive in that time period." Shortly after being let go, "Greggo" Williams Tweeted that he'd been fired by the CBS Radio sports talker "The Fan" stating: "Attention FanFans…I just got fired by station…not much reason given…but now I've been fired by all three sports stations." The paper also reports that in the March 2013 PPMs the program came in third behind KTCK's "Hardline" with Mike Rhyner and Corby Davidson (8.9 share Men 25-54) and KESN-FM's "Galloway and Company" (3.0 share Men 25-54). There's no announcement who will take over the PM drive slot on "The Fan" but the Morning News mentions Ben & Skin – Ben Rogers and Jeff "Skin" Wade – recently exited KESN-FM and the paper calls them "Spittle favorites."
Glenn Haege Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Radio on Saturday. WJR, Detroit-based nationally syndicated talk show personality Glenn Haege – host of "The Handyman Show" – celebrates his 30th anniversary in radio on Saturday, April 20. Haege began his broadcast career in 1983 as host of "Ask the Handyman" on WXYT-AM, Detroit and also has hosted his radio show on Detroit stations WDFN and WXDX before landing on WJR in 2006. His program is heard on more than 140 affiliates across the country. WJR program director Kevin Metheny says of Haege, "As a Glenn Haege listener, I felt as if he knew me, my life, and my unique homeowner challenges before we ever met. I believe speaking to thousands of neighbors one-on-one in simultaneous, personal conversations on which we can all eavesdrop is a lost art and a key to Glenn's amazing record of success. At WJR we're all proud to be the radio flagship of 'America's Master Handyman' and look forward to 30 more years."
Industry Mourns Eileen M. Herskovitz. The radio industry mourns the passing of longtime broadcasting figure Eileen M. Herskovitz who died early morning yesterday at her home in Bradenton, Florida. She was the wife of veteran radio executive Al Herskovitz, president of Florida-based marketing firm, H&H Broadcasting, and marketing director of TALKERS. Eileen Herskovitz served as executive VP of H&H. After attending Ithaca University, Eileen entered the media field as a commercial copywriter for Goldman & Walter advertising agency of Albany, NY where she advanced to become its VP and media director. She also worked at several radio stations during her early career. The Herskovitz's had recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison states, "Eileen Herskovitz was an immensely bright radio professional and a truly marvelous human being. All of us at TALKERS consider ourselves blessed to have known her and we will sorely miss her."
Boston Marathon Bombing, Immigration Reform, Gun Legislation, North Korea Missile Threats, Jay-Z Cuba Trip, Trayvon Targets Case, and Justin Bieber-Anne Frank Flap Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (4/15). The bombing at the Boston Marathon; the debate over amnesty in potential immigration legislation; the move to pass gun and ammunition restriction legislation; ongoing threats to use long-range missiles against the U.S. by North Korea; Jay-Z's trip to Cuba and the Obama White House connection; the Trayvon Martin practice targets case and the firing of the police official involved; and the stir caused by Justin Bieber's notes in the visitor's log at the Anne Frank house were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS.


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John Stuart Mill
by Sir Leslie Ward
pencil and watercolour, study for drawing published in Vanity Fair 29 March 1873
6 1/2 in. x 3 7/8 in. (165 mm x 100 mm) paper size
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The year 2013 was a good one for U.S. equity investors—and an even better one for Barrons.com readers.
Last year, our Website's bullish stock picks returned 20.4% through Dec. 31, easily outpacing their benchmarks' 14.3% gain. (Performance is measured from the day the article was published.) A third of our picks rose at least twice as high as their respective benchmarks.
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Among our bullish picks, Jazz Pharmaceuticals JAZZ -1.7093373493975903% Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC U.S.: Nasdaq USD130.53 -2.27 -1.7093373493975903% /Date(1444165200355-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 886598 AFTER HOURS USD130.25 -0.280000000000001 -0.2145100743124186% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 6432 P/E Ratio 30.858156028368793 Market Cap 8145819480.40467 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 1468710 More quote details and news » (ticker: JAZZ) took top honors, soaring more than 114% as investors cheered its $1 billion acquisition of Italian drug maker Gentium (GENT), which boosted Jazz's portfolio of rare-disease treatments. Small specialty drug maker Akorn AKRX -4.161205766710354% Akorn Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD29.25 -1.27 -4.161205766710354% /Date(1444165200215-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1600862 AFTER HOURS USD29.25 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 39707 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 3492495171.40182 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 356203 More quote details and news » (AKRX) came in second, jumping 85.7% as new product launches and several acquisitions increased earnings visibility.
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Center Bancorp (CNBC) climbed 61%, more than double the 30% we predicted in May, as the bank outshone its peers in loan generation and credit quality. In May we also wrote that energy services provider North American Energy Partners (NOA) could climb 78% over the next 12 months, and in a little more than half a year it's up 59.3%. In the eight months since we profiled chemical company OM Group OMG 0.5943536404160475% OM Group Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD33.85 0.2 0.5943536404160475% /Date(1444165481056-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1004743 AFTER HOURS USD33.85 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 15992 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 1029723691.04538 Dividend Yield 0.9748892171344166% Rev. per Employee 158790 More quote details and news » (OMG), the shares have risen 55.5%. OMG, indeed.
Alaska Air Group ALK -7.885304659498208% Alaska Air Group Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD74.53 -6.38 -7.885304659498208% /Date(1444165400836-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2858747 AFTER HOURS USD74.25 -0.280000000000001 -0.37568764256004294% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 16014 P/E Ratio 13.592179891671075 Market Cap 10292318895.1062 Dividend Yield 1.0733932644572655% Rev. per Employee 392560 More quote details and news » (ALK) soared 53.5% through the end of the year, helped by its dominance in profitable intra-Alaska markets, industry-leading efficiency, and a loyal customer base.
Among our bearish calls, Marathon Petroleum MPC -1.0676156583629892% Marathon Petroleum Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD50.04 -0.54 -1.0676156583629892% /Date(1444165336718-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 5333287 AFTER HOURS USD50.04 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 374343 P/E Ratio 8.70790916209867 Market Cap 27118821152.6312 Dividend Yield 2.5579536370903275% Rev. per Employee 1724150 More quote details and news » (MPC) was the standout, dropping 4.6% on unfavorable commodity trends during a period when the S&P 500 gained almost 15%. Tesoro TSO -1.6690510252742012% Tesoro Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD103.1 -1.75 -1.6690510252742012% /Date(1444165305468-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3569998 AFTER HOURS USD103.1 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 52332 P/E Ratio 10.381946891961292 Market Cap 12906720274.968 Dividend Yield 1.9398642095053347% Rev. per Employee 6119290 More quote details and news » (TSO), another refiner, climbed 3.7%, also well below the index's gain. Novo Nordisk (NVO) was our third bearish call: It rose 6.8%, or 15.8% with dividend payouts, trailing the S&P 500's 23% gain.
To be sure, we didn't get everything right. Penn West Petroleum (PWE) tumbled nearly 25% as investors grew impatient with a turnaround strategy focused on asset sales and cost cutting. Likewise, New York & Co. NWY -0.3952569169960474% New York & Co. Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD2.52 -0.01 -0.3952569169960474% /Date(1444165321110-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 16189 AFTER HOURS USD2.48 -1.5873015873015872% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 221 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 163144521.089058 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 146369 More quote details and news » (NWY) slipped 14.2%, crimped by a disappointing fiscal third-quarter earnings report in December. We think both stocks will recover and outperform, but they are restructuring stories that will take some time.
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Even more Andrew Luck stadium sketches!
By Kurt Snibbe
Earlier this week, an Andrew Luck sketch of the Colts' Lucas Oil Stadium sold for $1,500 on eBay. With a degree in architectural design, Playbook knew there had to be more to the famous artist's portfolio than just one rendering.
Luckily, our dubious network of sources was able to get its hands on more of his stadium artwork. Obviously, the results are impressive.


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The supercar maker may be valued at more than $12.4 billion ahead of its initial public offering, which could happen as early as Friday, Bloomberg (via Automotive News) reported.
Ferrari may price its shares Friday night when it offers 10 percent of the Maranello-based automaker to the public. The remaining ownership of the carmaker will remain largely with the same ownership group, comprised mostly of the Agnelli family and Piero Lardi Ferrari.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said in July that Ferrari would be worth roughly $11 billion, which analysts balked at being a little ambitious. Since then, Ferrari's value may have climbed as Marchionne told investors that Ferrari wasn't necessarily an automaker, but rather a luxury brand that could be more profitable than a traditional carmaker.