Gavin Spittle Named CBS Radio Dallas VP of News/Talk/Sports Programming
Gavin Spittle is named VP of News/Talk/Sports Programming for CBS Radio Dallas-Fort Worth. Spittle will oversee the programming and operations for "105.3 The Fan" KRLD-FM, "NewsRadio 1080" KRLD-AM, and the Texas State Networks beginning February 4. He returns to the market after three and a half years as PD for CBS Radio's "SportsRadio 610" KILT-AM, Houston, where he was also responsible for the Houston Texans Radio Network. "Under Gavin’s leadership, SportsRadio 610 dominated Houston Sports Talk," says CBS Radio Dallas-Fort Worth SVP and Market Manager Brian Purdy. "During his time with the station, ratings among Men 25-54 more than doubled. We're fortunate to have Gavin as part of our CBS Radio family, and we're looking forward to having him back in Dallas-Fort Worth." Prior to Houston, Spittle was VP of News and Talk for CBS Radio Dallas-Fort Worth, where he was responsible for KRLD-FM, which was "Live 105.3" until Spittle oversaw the format change to Sports Talk in December 2008, KRLD-AM, and the Texas Rangers Radio Network. Before that, he was Program Director of CBS Radio's KXNT-AM, Las Vegas. "The KRLD call letters -- both on the AM and FM dial -- are close to my heart, so I'm honored to be selected and excited about this awesome opportunity," says Spittle. "I'm looking forward to joining forces with the entire staff at CBS Radio Dallas-Fort Worth."
Clear Channel Phoenix Names Steve Geofferies VP of Programming
Clear Channel Phoenix names Steve Geofferies as VP of Programming, effective immediately. He will oversee the programming operations for the eight station cluster. Geofferies has been with Clear Channel for more than 12 years. For the past two years he has served as Regional Programming Manager, overseeing the Charlotte and Raleigh markets. "This is another great opportunity to grow and develop some of our company's biggest talent and brands," says Geofferies. "I look forward to working with the entire Phoenix team." CCME SVP of Programming Brad Hardin tells us, "Steve's proven programming instinct and expertise has afforded him this well-deserved promotion within Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. He is an excellent programmer and will drive the necessary innovation and strategy to continue to improve our great brands."
WTOP's Jim Farley to Retire at End of 2013
Hubbard All News WTOP-FM, Washington DC, VP of News and Programming Jim Farley says he will retire at the end of this year, although he will remain associated with the station and parent Hubbard Broadcasting as a consultant. The 47-year news broadcaster has been at WTOP for more than 16 years. There's been talk that he wanted to retire, or at least semi-retire, and now he tells staffers in a memo, "I’ve told some of you who asked, but thought I should share with all. At the very end of this year, I plan to stop working fulltime. I will continue with Hubbard and WTOP in a consultant role. Now, there are hired guns who will consult for anybody, and most consultants are out-of-work PD's. I bleed WTOP blood and am deeply invested in our continued success. I plan to stay involved until I start to drool conspicuously. I'll be a proactive resource for Joel Oxley, Laurie Cantillo, WTOP, and Hubbard, and I will visit often. I have so many good friends in this building and spent the best part of my long career here. On to the next chapter, but not until 2014." Prior to joining WTOP in 1996, Farley spent eight years with ABC News New York, following 13 years with NBC News.
Steve Wall Joins TRN Syndications as National Affiliate Consultant
TRN Syndications adds Steve Wall as a National Affiliate Consultant. Wall comes to TRN as a radio industry veteran with over 30 years experience including programming radio stations in San Diego, Kansas City, Monterey, Bakersfield, Richmond, and Spokane. Wall is described as "a firm believer in engaging listeners beyond the music." Says TRN Syndications CEO Mark Masters, "I am pleased to have Steve in our Affiliate Department, with our recent launch of The Andrea Tantaros Show and the new times for The Jerry Doyle Show and The Rusty Humphries Show, the timing is perfect to expand our Affiliate Department to better serve our growing affiliate customer base. Steve is a proven radio professional who can help stations realize their true potential with quality programming." Wall tells us, "Mark Masters and his team at Talk Radio Network are the industry leaders with talk and all-news programming. I'm thrilled to be working with my friends at TRN and really looking forward to helping the team grow ratings on stations that are ready to increase market shares."
Steve Malzberg to Host Newsmax Radio/Online Simulcast
Newsmax Media announces the signing of veteran radio personality Steve Malzberg to host a daily, multi-platform show originating from the company's New York City studios and available via Newsmax Broadcasting starting February 4. "The Steve Malzberg Show" will air daily 3-6pm on "major radio stations and via a live video simulcast on Newsmax TV," says the announcement. "When I first heard Steve Malzberg on WABC he was an innovator on bridging radio content with other media. He developed that talent further at WOR with ratings success, and I think he will bring the same type of innovation and success to Newsmax TV," says Newsmax Media CEO Christopher Ruddy. "The Steve Malzberg Show" will be the channel's first live streaming TV show. Newsmax plans to develop a cost-free 24/7 TV streaming channel over the next several months. The radio and online TV simulcast will "be unique for talk," we're told, "focused on breaking news and featuring fast-changing topics and guests, combined with cutting-edge viewer and listener interaction through the Internet." Malzberg tells us, "I have been a fan of Newsmax for many years and have known Chris Ruddy for many more. I could not be more thrilled and excited to be on board with this organization, taking part in what I believe is the 'next big thing' that will revolutionize the talk business. We will all be making history and I am honored to be a part of it."
Steve Harvey to Host NAACP Image Awards
Syndicated radio morning show host, author, comedian and television personality Steve Harvey will host the 44th NAACP Image Awards. He will be joined by presenters Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Wanda Sykes and Tony Goldwyn. Dennis Haysbert will be the in-show announcer during the live broadcast from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium February 1, 8-10pm ET on NBC. "I'm honored to be hosting the 44th NAACP Image Awards, and celebrate the variety of film, TV, literary, music contributions, and special honorees this year. We're live on stage, got great things in store for the night," says Harvey. The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors.
Former Chicago 'Loop' PD Bill Klaproth Joins RadioMD
Former WLUP-FM, Chicago, Program Director Bill Klaproth joins RadioMD as a marketing/social media consultant. He joins broadcast veterans Tim Disa and Tim Disa Jr., who started RadioMD to create “a talking health information source.” Klaproth started at WLUP-FM in 1998 as Music Director and later became Program Director before exiting in 2008.
Now as an independent marketing consultant, he and his client UIC Pharmacy recently were recognized with the American Pharmacists Association Immunization Champion Award for Community Outreach: a national award recognizing UIC's flu vaccine community outreach efforts that included social media marketing and event planning. "I'm delighted to be a part of RadioMD," says Klaproth. "With my health and radio background, it's a great fit. It marries the things I love: radio and the new opportunities we have in building an audience though social media and content marketing."
NRG Media Adopts vCreative PPO for Production
NRG Media's 42 local radio stations will have the ability to share voice talent across all of their stations, increasing variety in production and enabling NRG's creative services people to deliver more effective ads for clients. The stations have all rolled out vCreative PPO. Twenty-eight of those stations have begun using vCreative PPO's cloud-based software system to manage work-flow from the time an ad is ordered, all the way through to its approval and completion. NRG owns stations in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. NRG Media COO Chuck DuCoty says, "vCreative PPO has been a great addition to our NRG Media platform. It is an incredibly efficient way to manage the continuity and production process that has been embraced by the sellers, producers and traffic departments. The increased efficiency and communications has already cut down on internal errors. One of our managers has remarked that the system has already paid for its first year by catching a copy error before it hit the air."
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