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Jacobs Media Techsurvey9 Released 
Techsurvey9 shows that while gadgets and new media continue to occupy the headlines, radio's ability to uniquely connect with consumers on their preferred platforms is the "secret sauce" for future success in the digital space. Jacobs Media has now released its Techsurvey9 study of core radio listeners. Previously some data was presented in a series of webinars, but now Fred Jacobs has unveiled the 2013 edition of the Techsurvey series at the WorldWide Radio Summit in Los Angeles. This one was based on a study of 264 radio stations with a sample of 78,111 respondents. The study, conducted during the first two months of this year, is said to be the largest-ever such study of radio. The media habits of twelve different format core audiences were examined, utilizing four generations to tell a deeper story about media and technology use. Techsurvey9 shows that radio is making the transition to digital. Consumers are now accessing station content on digital channels. When asked to recall their last week's listening to the station that sent them our survey, 14% said they tuned in on computer and mobile streams, as well as other digital sources. The younger the generation, the more reliance there is on digital platforms to enjoy broadcast radio.
Although radio is making the transition to digital, AM/FM Radio still matters. This year's Techsurvey9 finds that the "emotional triggers" from 2012's Techsurvey8 study are intact -- listening to radio at work, mood enhancement, escape, and companionship. And consumers continue to demand radio in their new cars, as well as rely on broadcast radio for new music and new artist discovery.
Fisher Communications Q1 Radio Revenue Down 9% 
Fisher Communications reports first quarter radio net revenue was down 9% from the year-ago period, to $4.3 million. That, says the company, was "due to market softness." Radio cash flow was down $0.22 million to $0.65 million. Radio cash flow margin of 15% was down from 18%. Fisher's TV division revenue grew 12 percent to $32.6 million. The company reports a first quarter net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.9 million, or $0.21 per share, in the first quarter of 2012, which included $1.2 million of pre-tax transaction-related expenses. Excluding the after-tax transaction-related expenses, the financial results for the first quarter would be about the same year-to-year. Says Fisher President and CEO Colleen Brown, "2013 is off to a strong start, led by the continued market share growth among our broadcast stations. This momentum reflects the quality and value of our local brands and is the direct result of solid execution across our group of broadcast stations. A testament to the excellence of our local media properties, Fisher recently dominated the 2013 Edward R Murrow Awards in the Northwest region, bringing home 10 Edward R Murrow awards, including the coveted Overall Excellence awards for KOMO-TV and KOMO Newsradio in Seattle. At the same time, we coupled operational execution with financial excellence, delivering substantial year-over-year improvements in TV cash flow and adjusted EBITDA." Carlos Duran Promoted to PD at Albuquerque's KKOB-FM 
Cumulus CHR-Top40 "93.3 KOB-FM" KKOB-FM, Albuquerque, promotes morning host Carlos Duran to Program Director. Duran will continue to host KOB-FM's "Morning Mayhem" in addition to his new responsibilities. "Putting Carlos in the KOB-FM programming chair was a no-brainer," says Operations Manager Kris Abrams. "His hands have been all over the station for 10-plus years. Nobody has more sweat and equity into this brand." Says Cumulus SVPc of Programming Jan Jeffries, "Carlos has showed his tenacity and strong work ethic for years as Assistant PD, implementing and polishing the Cumulus strategy. We are proud of him and look forward to a long and successful future together doing great radio in Albuquerque." VP and General Manager Jim Christoferson tells us, "Carlos has been the 'heart and soul' of KOB-FM. Not only is he a top tier talent, now as PD, he will better be able to channel his vision and energy into making the station even more attractive to listeners and advertisers." Says Duran, "Jim Christoferson has an exceptional and focused drive to win. I am extremely honored to be working with my Cumulus corporate partners in Jan Jeffries, Mike McVay and Jeff Andrews. And, I'm extremely eager to reconnect with OM Kris Abrams, whom I have long considered to be a mentor as he originally hired me at KOB-FM a decade ago. I would to thank all of them for entrusting me with a brand I am fully invested and believe in." FEMA Teams with Premiere Networks for EAS 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces a cooperative effort with Premiere Networks and private sector broadcasters that will provide an alternative method for radio stations to receive emergency information during a national emergency. As we first reported late Thursday, FEMA has added Premiere Networks as a Primary Entry Point station, which delivers information and instructions to the public in an emergency when there is no commercial power. As part of the cooperative effort, Premiere, would use its satellite program receivers in thousands of affiliate radio stations across the country as another tool for delivering national Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages. The radio affiliates would in turn broadcast the emergency messages to the public within its network.
NYC's Classical WQXR-FM Expands to Westchester County 
New York Public Radio has acquired WDFH-FM, Ossining, NY, from Hudson Valley Community Radio for $400,000 cash, with plans to simulcast its 'Cassical WQXR-FM, New York. "Westchester Public Radio" WDFH-FM, at 90.3, currently operates with 53 watts, serving Northern Westchester County, and airs a so-called "freeform music format" and some programming from Pacifica, plus local community affairs programming. New York Public Radio is asking the FCC for a waiver to operate the Ossining station from the WQXR-FM studios in Newark, NJ. Permission is also being sought to increase WDFH-FM's power to 250 watts. FCC approval of that application is a condition for the sale to close. There’s no LMA before closing. Grayson Long Appointed WAY-FM/Denver Operations Director 
Way Media Christian "101.9 WAY-FM" KXWA-FM, Denver, names Grayson Long Operations Director, effective May 6. Long previously was Director of Marketing and Director of National Promotion at Integrity Label Group since 2006. Before joining Integrity Music, he was Program Director of Christian AC WCIC-FM, Peoria, Illinois, for seven years. KXWA-FM General Manager Zach Cochran says, "I'm excited that Grayson is joining the WAY-FM family. His gifts, talents and ideas will help WAY-FM impact even more lives for Jesus Christ." Long tells us, "I am honored and grateful to able to join WAY-FM. With both a rich history and progressive vision to engage their listeners, I'm excited to join their gifted team. With a national footprint from Florida to Oregon, WAY-FM continues to impact the lives of their listeners and grow their audience nationwide" John Tesh Announces 'Intelligence for Your Life TV' 
John Tesh announces that his Tesh Media Group is launching "Intelligence for Your Life TV." The new broadcast venture will serve as the video extension of his "Intelligence for Your Life" nationally-syndicated radio program. The program offers advice on topics such as health and wellness, relationships and finances. The new half hour TV program is slated to launch June 1. The show will be hosted by Tesh, Connie Sellecca, who serves as the host of "Intelligence for Your Health Radio," and Gib Gerard. Says Tesh, "The greatest differentiating factor in this program is our local strategy. It's designed for local viewers and advertisers and for the national brands that are interested in a locally-strategic advertising approach. I spent 25 years in the local news world and am naturally very familiar with the needs of the local advertiser. We are implementing the rich content approach we've been using for the last 10 years on our radio program, to not only create useful 'life coaching' pieces for the viewer, but to also create unique, embedded-content pieces in which our advertisers can reside. This is a show that protects our local and national advertisers from the 'DVR dilemma'." CBS Radio and Lady Antebellum Celebrate New Album Release 
CBS Radio joins with Capitol Records Nashville's Lady Antebellum to "promote and celebrate the band's newest album, Golden, which features the multi-week #1 single 'Downtown' -- and hits stores on Tuesday, May 7." CBS Radio notes that it's "home to some of the most listened to and celebrated Country radio stations in the nation." From May 4-7, Lady Antebellum will be heard on-air and online promoting their new album on CBS Radio's Country stations and giving listeners a behind the scenes glimpse of Golden through an exclusive online video available on station sites and at Radio.com. Stations are also giving away a grand prize trip to Chicago, from May 6-10, which includes a digital download of Golden, a meet and greet with the band, and VIP access stageside during Lady A’s Chicago show. Chicago's "US 99.5" WUSN-FM has announced a private event with the group at the Windy City's Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on May 31, with CBS Radio as the "exclusive radio outlet to win VIP tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity to join Lady A on stage, for part of their show." Stations involved in the Lady Antebellum promotion -- in addition to WUSN-FM -- include KILT-FM, Houston; WYCD-FM, Detroit; KMPS-FM, Seattle; KMLE-FM, Phoenix; KMNB-FM, Minneapolis; WQYK-FM, Tampa; WSOC-FM, Charlotte, NC; WDSY-FM, Pittsburgh; KFRG-FM, Riverside, CA; and KNCI-FM, Sacramento. Lady Antebellum, we're told, is the latest band to take part in CBS Radio's Amplify program -- a multi-platform initiative that presents and promotes musicians. "Launched in March, the initiative has already showcased superstar and up-and-coming country artists such as Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry and Thompson Square, in addition to musicians from across the musical spectrum." BMI President/CEO Del Bryant to Retire in June 2014 
Broadcast Music Inc (BMI) President and CEO Del Bryant has announced his decision to retire from BMI in June 2014, starting an orderly leadership transition for the company over the next 14 months. Following the executive transition, Bryant will continue to be engaged as a consultant for BMI. His decision to retire will bring to a close a career of more than 40 years of continuous service to the company, its songwriters and publishers. "Bryant is widely recognized and respected as one of the most influential leaders of the music industry," says BMI's news release. "He is the son of Nashville’s first professional songwriters, the late Boudleaux and Felice Bryant, who penned international standards such as 'Bye Bye Love,' 'All I Have To Do Is Dream,' 'Wake Up Little Susie,' 'Love Hurts' and the state song of Tennessee 'Rocky Top.' Bryant himself penned a Top 5 country hit in 1978."
NAB Opens 2013 Marconi Awards Nominations 
The NAB announces that it will accept nominations for the 2013 NAB Marconi Radio Awards until May 31. The Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence in radio broadcasting. To be considered for a 2013 NAB Marconi Radio Award, general managers may nominate their station in the categories of "Station of the Year by Market Size," "Station of the Year by Format," "Personality of the Year by Market Size," "Spanish Format Personality of the Year" and "Legendary Station." Stations may also submit nominations for the category of "Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year." Nominations must be submitted online and received by May 31. Finalists will be announced in July. Guidelines are available to help radio stations build stronger entries. On September 19, the winners will be announced during the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner and Show,k at the Radio Show in Orlando (September 18-20).
Behind the Microphone: The Ins and Outs of Radio Sports Talk WEEI-FM, Boston, brings J.T. The Brick back to its lineup beginning May 6 for overnights. Says J.T., "I'm thrilled to be back on WEEI and to bring my passion and energy back to Boston. We had tremendous success for over a decade and I'm confident that we will win again" ... Country "Y100" KCYY-FM, San Antonio, morning personality Jeff Roper exits after just over a year ... Market veteran Geri Richards is in as afternoon host at Adult Variety Hits "95.3 MaxFM" KERX-FM, Fort Smith, Arkansas. She will also handle production for "Max" and sister "ESPN 96.3" KTTG-FM. Richards previously worked at the cluster from 2001-2003 as News/Production Director ... At CHR-Top40 WPFM-FM, Panama City, Florida, the syndicated Kidd Kraddick morning show is out. Local "Lug and Zeh Project" is in. The new show pairs former WGMY-FM, Tallahassee, PD/afternoon host Lugnut with stand-up comedian Zeh, who has also done radio in Panama City, Pensacola and Augusta ... CHR-Top40 KCRZ-FM, Visalia, California, rebrands from "Z104.9" to "Hitz 104.9" -- adding the syndicated Elvis Duran and Ryan Seacrest ... Classic Hits KVRW-FM, Lawton, Oklahoma, re-launches as "My 107.3" with the slogan "Where Music Lives Forever" -- featuring "Mace and Miller" in mornings, Liz Ryan hosting middays, Frank Seres in afternoons, and Mike Harvey airing evenings ... Rhythmic CHR "Hot 97" WQHT-FM, New York, announces a "massive lineup for its 20th annual Summer Jam concert" to be held at MetLife Stadium on June 2. It will feature The Wu-Tang Clan, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Wale, Fabolous, 2 Chainz, French Montana, A$AP Rocky and Joe Budden. "Hot 97" also promises "the biggest and hottest surprise guests in Hip Hop" ... Cox Media Group Ohio appoints Nick Roberts as VP of Marketing. Most recently, Roberts was Regional Director of Programming for CMG's Ohio and Louisville radio stations. He replaces Donna Hall, who was recently promoted to Group VP at Cox Media in Atlanta ... Triple-A "The River" WXRV-FM, Boston, appoints Lindsay Burrill to Promotion Director, overseeing the station’s extensive promotion and event marketing, along with social media.
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From Mark Harris Broadcast Consulting
Friday, May 3, 2013
Friday's Radio & Media News - May 3, 2013
President of Content and Affiliate Services for National Media Groups at Clear Channel Julie Talbott says, "FEMA's Emergency Alert System is one of the most important tools for preparing and notifying the public during times of emergency. We're honored to work with FEMA to help distribute these potentially life-saving messages to U.S. citizens and strengthen disaster readiness on a national level." Says Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator of FEMA's National Continuity Program, "This cooperative effort between FEMA and Premiere Networks is one of the latest initiatives to engage the private sector’s cooperation in raising community preparedness across the nation. We count on the broadcasting industry to alert and warn the public through the standard broadcast Emergency Alert System (EAS) including AM, FM, and satellite radio, as well as broadcast, cable and satellite TV, if a national emergency occurs." FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (or IPAWS) permits national emergency alert messages to be delivered simultaneously through multiple communications devices. While a presidential EAS message has never been activated, IPAWS provides the President with a way to address the American people within 10 minutes of a national emergency. Other alerting authorities include State, local, territorial, and Tribal public safety officials designated to communicate alerts.
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