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New York '970 The Answer' Program Director Peter Thiele Resigns 
Peter Thiele resigns as Program Director of Salem's Conservative Talk "970 The Answer" WNYM-AM and Christian Talk/Teaching WMCA-AM, New York, effective in early May. Thiele says he plans to relocate to San Antonio where he will establish a consulting firm specializing in branding and marketing. Confirming reports of his resignation, he thanks Phil Boyce, Jerry Crowley, Dave Santrella "and the rest of the Salem Team" for the opportunity he's had to program the two New York City stations. He joined the New York Salem stations in October 2007, coming in from the company's San Francisco cluster where he was Operations Manager for KFAX-AM and KNTS-AM. Before joining Salem in August 2006, Thiele was Program Director of Entercom's simulcasting Talkers "News Radio Word" WORD-AM and WYRD-AM, Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. He also had been Program Director and an on-air host at WVNN-AM, Huntsville, Alabama, and has worked at KSTP-AM, Minneapolis. Greater Media Returns Jersey Shore's WJRZ-FM to Classic Hits 
Greater Media returns WJRZ-FM, Manahawkin, NJ, serving the Ocean County portion of the Monmouth/Ocean market, to Classic Hits, after several years with an AC format. WJRZ-FM previously aired Classic Hits from 2000 until late 2009. Greater Media New Jersey SVP and Regional General Manager Daniel Finn tells us, "WJRZ-FM is now playing the heritage soundtrack of the Jersey Shore. We're returning to the legacy of WJRZ's roots." The station, he says, will air the music without hosts until the first week of May, "concentrating on the music that our listeners grew up with." A new on air line-up will be announced in the near future. WJRZ-FM will play "the greatest hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s." Glenn Kalina remains as Program Director, but morning co-host Dianne DeOlivera and afternoon host Tripp Rogers are both out. The return to Classic Hits at WJRZ-FM follows the music revamp and rebranding of Press Communications AC WWZY-FM/WBHX-FM from "The Breeze" to "107.1 FM - A Music Radio Station," dropping older songs in favor of more currents and recurrents. With Classic Hits -- "Jersey's Greatest Hits" -- WJRZ-FM will be featuring many of the older songs abandoned by the former "Breeze." Greater Media New Jersey specifically tells us that "WJRZ 100.1" will now feature "The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Chicago, Barry White, The Doobie Brothers, The Supremes, Madonna, Elton John and many more from this incredible music era." Tommy Del Rio Named Monterey 'Beach' Program Director 
Veteran radio programmer Tommy Del Rio is in at the Mapleton Communications Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz cluster, as Program Director of CHR-Top40 "101.7 The Beach" KCDU-FM and Soft AC "B103.9" KBOQ-FM, effective April 22. Del Rio was most recently with Buckley Broadcasting Rhythmic CHR "Q97" KSEQ-FM, Visalia, California, and Classic Rock KIOO-FM, Fresno-Visalia, where he was Operations Manager and Program Director. "Tommy is the exact type of programmer we were looking for," says Mapleton Communications VP Mike Skot, "1017 The Beach shows excellent potential and Tommy will push it to the next level." Del Rio -- who has also programmed KYZZ-FM, Monterey, Classic Rock KIOO-FM, Fresno and KBMB-FM, Sacramento -- tells us, "Since I like long walks on the beach, or so the cliche goes, it makes perfect sense for me to program a station called 'The Beach!' I am excited to join the Mapleton team and look forward to working with CEO Jim Shea, GM Jodi Morgan, VP Mike Skot, OM Kenny Allen and the entire staff. This is a great opportunity for me to utilize my marketing strategies and creative strengths to enhance the KCDU and KBOQ brands for the Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz metro." Jay Rodriguez Joins Houston 'Sunny 99.1' Morning Show 
Clear Channel AC "Sunny 99.1" KODA-FM, Houston, hires Jay Rodriguez as its new morning show co-host, teaming with Dana Tyson, and taking over from Marc Sherman who will be heard in afternoons. Rodriguez, most recently the Executive Producer for the syndicated Yolanda Adams Morning Show, is "returning to his roots" as an on-air host, and especially a morning personality, says the station. He's been recognized as a two-time winner of "The Stellar Award" for "Morning Show of the Year" by the radio industry. "My first job in radio was working in the promotions department at Sunny 20 years ago. I feel like I'm coming back home," says Rodriguez. "I'm excited to join Dana weekday mornings and get to know our listeners in Houston." Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Houston VP of Programming Marc Sherman tells us, "Jay is going to bring a fresh new perspective to the Sunny morning show. He knows how to connect with our audience, he's funny and he has a heart. No question, our audience will really enjoy his addition to the morning show." Mark Keaney Appointed Greater Media Boston Director of Sales 
Greater Media promotes Mark Keaney to Director of Sales at its Boston group -- AC "Magic 106.7" WMJX-FM, Rhythmic "Hot 96.9" WBQT-FM, Country WKLB-FM, Alternative "Radio 92.9" WBOS-FM, and Classic Hits WROR-FM. Keaney most recently was the General Sales Manager of WKLB-FM and WBOS-FM. He's been with Greater Media Boston for the past five years. Previously, he was DOS for Comcast Spotlight from 2004-2008, GSM at "Mix 98.5" from 1998-2004, and an AE at "Kiss 108" Boston, and KIIS-FM, Los Angeles, from 1990-1998. "Mark has led his teams to high performance throughout his career and this trend has continued during his tenure at Greater Media, first with WBOS and most recently WKLB," says Greater Media Boston VP and Market Manager Rob Williams. "He demonstrates every day that a great manager makes a profound impact on his team. Simply put, top talent wants to work for Mark. I couldn't be more excited to partner with him as we work to deliver exceptional results and experiences for our customers and our team." Kearney tells us, "I am ecstatic for the opportunity to be Director of Sales for Greater Media Boston. With the launch of Hot 96.9, we have five of the top music brands in Boston radio. I really look forward to working with my team to leverage each asset individually and as a cluster." Oasis Radio Group Names Mark Osborn DOS 
Oasis Radio Group names veteran broadcast sales pro Mark Osborn as Director of Sales for its three Fort Wayne, Indiana, FM stations -- CHR "Hot 107.9" WJFX-FM, Country "US 93.3" WBTU-FM, and "Rewind 106.3" WHPP-FM. He starts as DOS in Fort Wayne Tuesday (April 23). Osborn most recently was Sales Manager for Fort Wayne Newspapers. Previously, he led the sales department for Federated Media in Fort Wayne. "Mark has the broadcast acumen, the appreciation for the product, and the local market experience that we desired. I am so proud to have Mark join our team as he brings a professionalism and level of superior customer service that our clients deserve 24/7," says Oasis Fort Wayne General Manager Phil Becker. And says Osborn, "Oasis Radio Group offers very innovative brands with its talented programming team on Hot 107.9, U.S 93.3, and now Rewind 106.3. I couldn't be more proud of the cluster in terms of its on-air content, and I am honored to partner with our hundreds of advertisers looking to drive results through the power of this remarkable radio group." Cox Miami Appoints Angelina Rosario LSM 
Cox Media Group Miami names Angelina Rosario as its new Local Sales Manager for the cluster -- WEDR-FM, WFEZ-FM, WFLC-FM and WHQT-FM. "Francisco Luciano and Jo Castro, General Sales Managers for our cluster, did an excellent job in searching for the right LSM, and we're thrilled to be able to promote from within our outstanding sales talent," says CMG Miami VP and Market Manager Dan Kearney. Rosario previously was a Media Consultant with WEDR-FM and WHQT-FM. She's been with Cox Media Group Miami for seven years. "This is truly a great day at Cox Media Group," says Castro. "I've seen Angelina morph into a great leader over the years, and I am extremely proud of her career growth." Rosario tells us, "I appreciate the confidence CMG Miami's management team has in my work. I am looking forward to the challenge of my new position and to honing my skills by working next to such a talented team. I'm really excited to transition into this role, and look forward to working with the best sales team in Cox Media Group." LM Communications Lexington Appoints Craig Olive General Manager 
Sales and management veteran Craig Olive joins LM Communications as General Manager for its Lexington, Kentucky, stations. Olive joins from FourthWall Media, a TV advertising company, where he was SVP of Sales. Previously, he was General Manager and Director of Sales at the crosstown Clear Channel radio stations. During his 30-year career, Olive has also worked at AOL, Belo Broadcasting, Emmis and Village Communications. "We are extremely pleased to have Craig join our LM Communications team in Lexington," says LM President and CEO Lynn Martin. "His management experience in broadcasting sales and multi-media platforms will move our company forward in an industry that continues to evolve both professionally and technologically. Craig's commitment to community is also a perfect fit for LM Communications. As Lexington's only locally owned radio group, it's essential that we remain extremely engaged in our community." Olive tells us, "I am thrilled to join LM Communications and have the opportunity to work beside Lynn Martin, Lexington's only local radio/TV broadcast owner. I look forward to working with friends, colleagues and business leaders. It's exciting to work with this great locally owned broadcasting group where decisions are made in the best interest of Lexington businesses without out-of-state corporate blinders and mandates." LM Communications operates six radio stations in Kentucky -- Classic Hits "B92.1" WBVX-FM, Classic Country "Country Legends Hank 96.1" WLXO-FM, AC "96.9 Kiss" WGKS-FM, Hot AC "Your 106.3" WCDA-FM, Urban Contemporary "107.9 FM The Beat" WBTF-FM, and ESPN "Sports Radio 1300" WLXG-AM. They also have one television station, WBTI-TV. Media Audit: Hispanic Internet Radio Listening Increases 'Dramatically' 
The number of Hispanics listening to Internet radio is increasing greatly, as the percentage of Hispanics who use mobile devices continues to grow, according to a new study from The Media Audit. In the top ten U.S. media markets, the Media Audit finds that 32.7 percent of all Hispanics have logged on to an Internet radio website such as Pandora, iHeartRadio, Radio.com or Slacker in the past month. That represents 4.2 million Hispanic Internet radio listeners in The Media Audit's top ten markets. Also, says the study, 29.8 percent of Hispanics listened to Internet radio in the past week, suggesting nearly the same number are logging on weekly as they are in a typical 30 day period. With 91 percent of Hispanic monthly Internet radio visitors listening on a weekly basis, the preliminary data suggests that many Hispanics are becoming loyal to Internet radio listening. Among all adults in the same top ten markets, 22.8 percent reported having listened to Internet radio within the past week, making Hispanics 35 percent more likely to be listening to Internet radio when compared to the general population. As for specific websites, 28.7 percent of Hispanics in the top ten markets logged on to Pandora in the past month, while 8.4 percent logged on to iHeartRadio.com, and 1.9 percent logged on to Radio.com. The figures represent "a dramatic change in Hispanic Internet radio listening behavior" from a year ago, when only 13.5 percent of Hispanics listened to Pandora. As a result, the year over year growth rate is 142 percent for Hispanics accessing Pandora. Further, only 3.9 percent of Hispanics accessed iHeartRadio in 2011, resulting in a 182 percent increase in monthly visits year-over-year, while access to Radio.com increased 52 percent during the same period.
CBS Radio Philadelphia to Air HD Spanish Phillies Broadcasts 
CBS Radio Philadelphia may give a boost to the sale of HD Radio receivers, announcing that in conjunction with Spanish Beisbol Productions, they will air Spanish language play-by-play of Philadelphia Phillies games. But the Spanish broadcasts will air only on HD Radio -- via the "Phillies 24/7" channel on 98.1 WOGL-FM's HD4. The Spanish Phillies coverage begins May 3, when the Phillies take on the Miami Marlins at 7pm. CBS Radio and Spanish Beisbol Productions tell us the broadcasts will include pregame and postgame coverage. The Spanish broadcast team consists of Bill Kulik, Rickie Ricardo and Angel Castillo. "Phillies 24/7" -- claimed to be "the first ever HD Radio multicast station exclusively dedicated to a Major League Baseball team" -- airs continuously throughout the year. Says CBS Radio Philadelphia SVP and Market Manager Marc Rayfield, "We are excited to reach a new and growing audience with these broadcasts as we continue to expand our partnership with the Phillies. By carrying games on Phillies 24/7, CBS Radio Philadelphia is proud to expand coverage of Spanish play by play." Spanish Beisbol Productions President Bill Kulik adds, "As the Spanish language broadcasters of the Philadelphia Phillies, Spanish Beisbol Productions is excited to have our signal carried on WOGL's HD signal. The Hispanic population of the US is forecast to grow 188% between 2000 and 2050. By comparison, the non-Hispanic population is forecast to grow just 29%. With the number of Spanish speaking Phillies fans experiencing explosive growth in our region, and the Latino passion for baseball, this is a service that I am certain will be well received by the Hispanic community." FCC Okay with 'Big Papi' Ortiz On-Air Use of 'F**king City'? Comment Made Before Red Sox Saturday Opening Game at Fenway Park 
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski reportedly gave Boston Red Sox star David "Big Papi" Ortiz's use of the "f-word" in his comments to fans at Fenway Park before Saturday's game (which the Red Sox won 4-3) a note of support via Twitter. A Twitter tweet, attributed to Genachowski, via the FCC's verified account, reads: "David Ortiz spoke from the heart at today’s Red Sox game. I stand with Big Papi and the people of Boston - Julius." Ortiz, during the emotional ceremony following last week's Boston Marathon bombing, and Friday night's apprehension of the second suspect, said, 'This is our fucking city, and nobody is going to dictate our freedom. Stay strong." The ceremony didn't air on broadcast television and the WEEI-FM network was able to "dump" the "f-word" before it aired. The comment did air unedited on cable's MLB Network and the Red Sox TV outlet, NESN. But the FCC doesn't regulate content on non-over-the-air television -- and the "f-word" is often heard on cable/satellite stations. Also, while the Twitter account used was the Commission's verified account, there's no confirmation that the tweet was actually from Genachowski, as major accounts have recently been reported as hacked and showing unauthorized content. (For example, it's currently being reported that CBS Twitter accounts for "60 Minutes" and "48 Hours" and some NPR websites were hit by hackers last week.) Meanwhile, some are suggesting that Genachowski's comment was apparently in conflict with his Commission policy on "fleeting expletives" Such comments were the subject of the recent Supreme Court battle in which the Commission argued that it has the right to fine stations for "fleeting expletives" used by non-broadcasters during coverage of live events. However, the high court ruled that such enforcement needed clarification.
'Rob, Arnie and Dawn' Still Off the Air at Sacramento's '98 Rock' 
As we told you last week to expect, morning hosts "Rob, Arnie and Dawn" did not return to the air this morning on Entercom "98 Rock" KRXQ-FM, Sacramento. The station last week pulled the locally-based syndicated "Rob, Arnie and Dawn in the Morning" off the air for airing a "Top 5 Reasons to Hate Boston," Wednesday (April 17). Thursday we wrote, "Despite earlier reports that they were off the station until Monday, we've now learned that no decision has been made as to when the show will return on KRXQ-FM. The trio originally said they were told they would be off the air for the rest of the week. That, after criticism from crosstown 'CBS Sports Radio 1140' KHTK-AM morning host Don Geronimo. He blasted Rob, Arnie and Dawn for the bit and for asking on Tuesday's show if it was too soon to joke about Boson. On their www.RobArnieAndDawn.com website, the hosts posted a lengthy statement criticizing KRXQ-FM for taking the show off the air. They have even stronger words about Sports Talker Geronimo." We also said before the weekend that "we have learned that the morning hosts may not actually be back on the air Monday. Sources at Entercom headquarters say no decision has been made about when they will return, despite their published statement that they'd return to 'Rock 98' Monday. One source suggests it likely won't be Monday when stations in the Boston market will commemorate the previous Monday's tragic events with a minute of silence at 2:50pm. Having heard about the reports that Entercom may not return the show to 'Rock 98,' Rob Williams says that as far as he knows the trio will indeed be back after the weekend. But he also notes no one from the station has contacted him or his two co-hosts, or their representatives, since telling them they'd be off the air Thursday and Friday." This morning their show was indeed still off the air at KRXQ-FM, which doesn't employ them but airs their show as a syndicated show even though it originates in Sacramento. While some are reporting the trio won't ever be back on KRXQ-FM, their show is still listed on the station's website. Williams now says he hopes the show will return to Sacramento radio tomorrow (Tuesday, April 23) after today's commemoration of last week's bombings in Boston. Former NFL Coach Mike Holmgren Joins Seattle's 'Sports Radio KJR' 
As we first reported late last week in our "Behind the Microphone" feature, former Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren joins "Sports Radio KJR" KJR-AM/KNBQ-FM, Seattle, as an NFL expert and regular contributor, effective today (April 22). As he starts his new radio assignment, KJR Program Director Rich Moore tells us, "We are so excited to have Mike Holmgren join our team at Sports Radio KJR. As a former coach he has a great connection with the fans here in Seattle and his football mind and personality will really enhance our comprehensive football coverage." Holmgren returned to the Pacific Northwest after serving most recently as the President of the Cleveland Browns. Prior to that, Holmgren was the head coach of the Seahawks from 1999-2008. He will be on-air weekdays during "Mitch in the Morning" from 9-9:30am on Mondays, "Elise and Jerry" at 11am on Tuesdays, "Ian Furness and Jason Puckett" at 2pm on Wednesdays, and "Softy" from 4-4:30pm on Thursdays. Radio Antenna/Tower Company Dielectric to Quit Business 
Longtime broadcast equipment company Dielectric announces it will shift attention elsewhere, and close down its broadcast antenna business. Dielectric, in the business for more than 60 years, has recently been known to radio as a seller of towers, but that's coming to an end at the end of June. Actually, in recent years the company did more business with television than radio. The announcement comes just after Dielectric exhibited at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, as Dielectric General Manager Mark Fichter blames "extremely difficult global economic conditions in the broadcast marketplace." Dielectric was purchased by SPX in 2001. In a statement, SPX is encouraging 57 employees in Raymond, Maine, affected by the change, to apply for openings at other SPX-owned businesses, including the adjacently located RadioDetection, which installs and maintains infrastructure networks for utility companies. SPX says it's providing outplacement services to help Dielectric staffers find new jobs. Dielectric will, we're told, "continue to operate on in a limited capacity through the end of June" and will complete pending orders, and "the necessary steps to close the business." SPX tells us that by shutting down Dielectric it can focus on other business segments which are more profitable. "SPX is confident that this action is in the best interest of the company’s future growth and success," says their statement.
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From Mark Harris Broadcast Consulting
Monday, April 22, 2013
Monday's Radio & Media News - April 22, 2013
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