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Cox Media Group Promotes Kim Guthrie to EVP of Radio CMG Promotes Jane Williams to EVP of Television 
Cox Media Group (CMG) names media industry veterans Kim Guthrie (pictured) as EVP of Radio and Jane Williams as EVP of Television, effective immediately. Both Guthrie and Williams report to CMG President Bill Hoffman. "Both are proven CMG leaders and are highly respected throughout the media industry," says Hoffman. "Kim and Jane, along with our local leadership, have ensured our broadcast stations' ongoing success, and I am honored to have them in these vitally-strategic executive positions." Guthrie currently oversees all of CMG’s radio markets. She was named SVP of Radio in 2012 and prior to that was CMG Group VP, overseeing television and radio properties in several markets. Guthrie joined Cox Radio in 1998 as VP and GM for its Long Island, NY properties and has been Regional VP for Cox Radio, where her stations have won multiple honors – including Marconi awards, Crystal Awards, New York Air Awards, AWRT Gracie Awards – for programming excellence and outstanding community service. She currently serves on the Executive Board for the Radio Advertising Board (RAB) and has held board member positions with the New York Association of Radio Stations (NYMRAD) and the New York Red Cross. Previously, Guthrie was a television news reporter and anchor. Williams oversees all of CMG's Television markets and will manage syndicated programming for the Television stations, as well as represent the Cox Media Group TV stations to the television industry. She was named SVP of Television in 2012 and prior to that was Publisher of the Austin American-Statesman. Williams began her media career in television, joining Cox Television’s WSB-TV in Atlanta, in 1988 as an Account Executive and rising to Sales Manager and Director of Sales. In 2007, she was promoted to Vice President of Sales for Cox Television and in 2009 became CMG's VP of Sales. Williams currently serves on the Television Bureau of Advertising's Board of Directors and as Publisher of the Austin American-Statesman she served on the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Williams was awarded the ABAC (Atlanta Broadcast Advertising Club) lifetime achievement award in 2009 and is a past president of the Atlanta Broadcast Advertising Club.
Arbitron's 'Radio Today 2013' Details Format Strengths 
Arbitron releases "Radio Today 2013 - How America Listens to Radio." Among highlights of the study, Country and New Country, already the Number One format in the report last year, grew again to remain in first place and reach another record audience share. The format benefited most from an influx of listeners aged 18-24 and is even #2 among teen listeners nationally. News/Talk/Information and Talk/Personality remained #1 in PPM markets and #2 in the rest of the U.S. The 2,121 rated AM, FM, HD Radio and streamed stations in these formats far exceed any other format. Like other spoken word formats, N/T/I + T/P rank prominently in highly educated, high income listeners. Top 40 continued its pace of recent years, and this year moved from the fourth to the third-most-popular radio format when ranked by AQH share. What’s more, Top 40’s 72 million weekly listeners is tops among all radio formats, supplanting AC and Soft AC as the #1 format on a cume basis. Nearly 30% of teen females nationally listen to Top 40 stations. Adult Contemporary and Soft Adult Contemporary’s 69 million 12+ listeners is off from previous years, due in part to the surge in Country, Top 40 and Hot AC listening. The formats boast high-income, highly educated (mostly female) listeners and they remain strong in the midday daypart, reinforcing their reputations as "at-work" strongholds. Classic Hits has steadily replaced Oldies as the format to play pop hits from recent decades. As such, it reached a ratings high in Spring 2012.The format has a near-equal male-female gender share and it performs equally well in all market sizes. Classic Rock registered its highest audience share in a decade and remains a reliable performer in all market sizes and rates highly among its core demographic of 45-54 men (the format’s 70% male composition ranks fourth-most-male among the 22 formats in this year’s study). Hot AC experienced the second largest growth spurt in this year’s study and achieved a national historical high. Its gains were notable among teens, adults 18-24, and adults 35-44. Emmis Reports Domestic Radio Revenue Up 3% 
Emmis Communications reports that domestic radio revenue grew 3% for its fourth fiscal quarter ending February 28, 2013, with a 2.8% increase in overall revenues. Emmis also reports financial results for its full fiscal year. According to a news release, "Emmis pro forma radio revenues reported on the same basis grew 4.2%, exclusive of revenue associated with 98.7FM in New York, which is being programmed by ESPN pursuant to an LMA. On a reported basis, net radio revenues for the quarter were up 2%. For the full year, pro forma radio revenues were $128.0 million, compared to $123.9 million in the prior year, an increase of 3 percent. Market revenues for the full year reported to Miller Kaplan in markets where Emmis competes, excluding barter revenues, grew 0.7% and Emmis pro forma radio revenues reported on the same basis were up 3.4% during the same period." Says Emmis President and CEO Jeff Smulyan, "Emmis is known for operational excellence, and I'm pleased to say this year was no different. For the second year in a row we have significantly outperformed our radio markets and the radio industry. Emmis finished the year as one of the least leveraged and most financially sound operators in the country.” Station operating income during the quarter, pro forma for station divestitures, was $7.1 million, compared to $4.0 million for the same quarter of the prior year. Excluding the pro forma adjustments, fiscal Q4 radio revenue was up 2%, but down 4% for the full fiscal year. Also minus the pro forma adjustments, for the full fiscal year overall net revenue was down 3%. Read more from Emmis here. Entercom Reports Q1 Revenues Down 2% 
Entercom reports first quarter net revenues decreased 2% to $78.4 million from $79.9 million in Q1 2012. Station expenses were down 3% to $57.9 million, while station operating income (SOI) was flat at $20.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 1% to $15.3 million, while adjusted net income per share was 2 cents. The company posted a net loss of $251,000 compared to a loss of $1.04 million (3 cents) in the year-ago period. Says President and CEO David Field, "We continue to focus on investing in our brands, our talent and our digital platforms to strengthen our value proposition to our listeners and customers and bolster our future growth. Industry fundamentals are improving as the pace of industry innovation accelerates and broadcast radio listenership continues to grow within the thriving audio landscape." Also during the first quarter, says Entercom, the company reduced its outstanding net senior debt and senior notes by $18.3 million. As of March 31, the company had $6.5 million in cash and $549.2 million of senior debt and senior notes. 'Drew and Mike' to Exit Mornings at Detroit's WRIF-FM 
After 22 years at Rock WRIF-FM, Detroit, the morning team of Drew and Mike will be saying goodbye next Friday, May 17. The morning show, which includes longtime newsperson Trudi Daniels, is ending after over two decades at the station. "We would like to thank Drew, Mike, Trudi and the entire team for their many contributions to the station over the years in the Motor City," says Greater Media Detroit Market Manager Steve Chessare. "They are true professionals and we are very grateful to them." The station says Drew Lane and Mike Clark will take calls from listeners and past on-air contributors from 6-11am on Friday, May 17 during their final official broadcast on the station. Reports from the market say former Bell Media Alternative "89X" CIMX-FM, Windsor-Detroit, hosts Dave and Chuck the Freak, who are coming to the end of a non-compete period, are being hired for mornings on WRIF-FM. Greater Media Detroit, for now, is only saying, "Stay tuned for an exciting announcement in the very near future!" Another High Profile TRN Exit: This Time, Phil Hendrie 
Talk Radio Networks and Phil Hendrie are parting ways as of June 25. A spokesperson for Hendrie says in a statement, "Phil Hendrie has elected not to pursue any further association with Talk Radio Network.
Triton Digital Releases March Online Audio Rankings 
Pandora remains on top for online listenership metrics as Triton Digital releases its monthly Internet audio rankings for March 2013. Pandora's Average Active Sessions (AAS) for Monday-Friday 6am-8pm in the Domestic Rankings, however, were down from over 1.9 million in February to 1,849,802 AAS. Analysts say the decrease is likely the result of Pandora's new cap on free mobile monthly streaming. Pandora's Session Starts were back up to over 905 million in March. Clear Channel was ranked second again, with 309,871 AAS and almost 138.6 million Session Starts. Slacker was up from fifth to third in March, edging past Cumulus (#4) and CBS Radio (#5). The top ten is filled out by NPR Member Stations, Cox Radio, EMF Corporate, Entercom and ESPN Radio. In the March's All Streams Ranker, Clear Channel is again in first place with 312,047 AAS, followed by Digitally Imported at #2 and Prisa Radio at #3. Slacker was at #4, with CBS Radio ranked fifth. Cumulus, NPR, Cox, EMF Corporate and 977Music.com filled out the top ten. For the full week Domestic Ranker, Pandora was at the top, with Clear Channel second, and Slacker up to third place. Cumulus, CBS, NPR, Cox, EMF Corporate, Entercom and ESPN round out the top ten. And for the All Streams Ranker's full week rankings, Clear Channel was first, followed by Digitally Imported, Slacker, Prisa Radio, CBS, Cumulus, NPR, Cox, 977Music.com and EMF Corporate.
Jacobs Media's Techsurvey9 Format Webinars Scheduled 
Following the release of the results from Jacobs Media's Techsurvey 9, the company announces a series of webinars for six key format groupings from the study. Each presentation will provide format-specific information on the digital, social, and media habits of radio listeners, including new data broken down generationally. "While the total data from Techsurvey9 is incredibly compelling, everyone in radio knows that the real actionable information emerges when we look at it by format," says Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs. "Each format has its own unique digital footprint. Pinterest is important for some formats, while Twitter is essential in others. No other research company offers a chance to get a deep dive format analysis to help broadcasters shape their strategies, their programming, and their sales." Participation in each webinar is open to all radio stations and costs $99. Each participant will receive webinar access as well as their format’s "Media Usage Pyramid" that graphically illustrates the hierarchy of media habits from the study. The webinars scheduled -- each at 2pm ET -- are May 14 - Country; May 17 - Christian; May 21 - News Talk; May 29 - Sports; June 4 - Rock (AAA, Alternative, Classic Rock, Active Rock); and, June 10 - AC/CHR/Hot AC. Sign up for the webinars here. For an extensive summary of Techsurvey9 findings, read our report published last Friday (May 3). Dial Global Names John Fowlkes Hot AC Formats Program Director 
Dial Global promotes John Fowlkes to Program Director of its Hot AC formats. Fowlkes, who has been with the company since 2008, "consults stations, builds new and unique formats with the Dial Global Custom division and programs music for hundreds of affiliates." Fowlkes was named Program Director for Dial Global's "Hits Now" format in 2011, and will continue those duties along with his Dial Global Custom work. Says Fowlkes, "I'm excited to take on this new challenge. Our talented group of personalities, along with our support staff, is why Dial Global is the best in the business. I look forward to creating awesome, 21st century radio for our clients." VP of Programming Tim Maranville tells us, "John has continued to demonstrate an uncanny ability to rise to the challenge and create programming solutions for today and the future." Dial Global Names Ryan Fox for Hot Country Format Mornings 
Dial Global is filling the morning drive slot for its Hot Country format with Ryan Fox. "Now with Ryan Fox" will air weekdays from 6-10am ET on more than 100 affiliates. Fox, who will be based at the Dial Global Dallas studios, is replacing Jeff Young, who moves to evenings on Mainstream Country 24/7. Fox most recently hosted mornings at "Go Country 105" KKGO-FM, Los Angeles. Previously he hosted afternoons at Country "99.5 The Wolf" KPLX-FM, Dallas. Says Dial Global VP of Programming John Paul, "Ryan is a perfect fit for our Hot Country format. He's a show prepping machine who is dialed in to the country listener, Nashville, and Hollywood. I've been a fan of his work for a long time and we're excited to share his talents with millions of listeners each week." Fox tells us, "I am truly excited and grateful for the opportunity to entertain coast-to-coast. Dial Global is home to many standout brands, and this was simply a perfect fit. Big thanks to John Paul and Melody Morgan who were instrumental in making this happen." Cheryl Winer Joins Sun Broadcast Group as National Account Manager 
Sun Broadcast Group announces that network radio sales veteran Cheryl Winer has joined the company as National Account Manager. Winer will work from the Sun Broadcast New York City office and will assist in servicing the company's fast growing roster of agency and client partners. She starts her new position May 13. "2013 year has been such an exciting time in our company's growth," says SBG Founder and CEO Jason Bailey. "With the addition of Cheryl to our first-class sales team I truly believe we send a clear message to the industry that Sun Broadcast Group is, and will continue to be, the leader in a very new kind of service for network radio advertisers and program suppliers." Winer, we're told, has over 20 years experience in the radio industry "excelling in c-suite, high-level client and advertising agency sales." She began her career in national and local spot radio before moving into network radio sales, where she served in various capacities including National Account Manager, VP and SVP. "Joining Premiere Radio Networks when it was formed, she pioneered a number of important strategic accounts for the company contributing significantly to the bottom line for 14 years. Her creative leanings and sales acumen led to the signing, by Premier, of Jim Cramer's Real Money." Winer tells us, "Over the past several years I have been searching for an entrepreneurial environment, which would replicate my experience at Premiere in the early days I am so very excited to say that I have found that in Sun Broadcast Group. I look forward to participating in the growth of this fast-paced, cutting edge company." Winer has also previouly served in sales management positions at TheStreet.com, NBC Universal and media strategy and promotional marketing agency TMPG Media Innovation. Sonoma Names Michael O'Shea Santa Rosa President/Market Manager 
Sonoma Media Group appoints Saga Cascade Radio Group Bellingham, Washington, VP and General Manager Michael O'Shea as President and Market Manager of its newly acquired Santa Rosa, California, cluster. O'Shea will oversee Country KFGY-FM (Froggy 92.9), Classic Rock KVRV-FM (97.7 The River), Hot AC KMHX-FM (Mix 104.9), CHR KHTH-FM (Hot 101.7) and News Talk KSRO-AM. In Bellingham, Cascade Radio Group is expected to name Director of Sales Don Kurtis as acting General Manager until a permanent replacement for O'Shea is named.
All Access Nashville Editor Jim Asker Resigns 
All Access Nashville Editor Jim Asker resigns after 12 years in the position "to make a change in career paths," which he will announce in the near future. AllAccess.com reports, "Stepping up to the plate to continue and build on the great foundation that Jim has established is Country Aircheck VP/Country R.J. Curtis, who joins as All Access Nashville Editor, working side-by side with Asker, beginning Monday, May 20." We're told that Asker and Curtis "will work together in a transitional role over the next four weeks or so, to ensure that [their] many Country radio friends across the land, and music clients -- including labels, managers and artists in Nashville -- have a smooth changeover in this very important position." Says All Access co-Founder, President and Publisher Joel Denver, "I am truly sorry to see my dear friend and colleague Jim Asker move on after starting our Nashville office some 12 years ago. This began as a discussion several months back, and after chatting with several very qualified candidates, has culminated with choosing R.J. Curtis, who Jim and I both feel is the right person for this role as All Access Nashville Editor as he has a terrific background in Country radio and the Country music industry." Denver adds, "While Jim will be with us for a while longer I just want to tell everyone how fortunate we've been to have had Jim with us for so many years -- and he will always be part of the All Access family -- and we're very proud to welcome R.J. into the family to take on Jim's duties. I hope you will wish Jim nothing but the best, and welcome R.J. to All Access with open arms." WTOP/Washington Website Hacked 
The websites of Hubbard Radio WTOP-FM, Washington DC, and sister "Federal News Radio" WFED-AM, were hacked this week. The attacks by hackers, we're told, may have affected visitors using Internet Explorer, but not other browsers. A message at WTOP.com after the attacks were discovered advised visitors, “WTOP.com is currently dealing with a malicious cyber attack. We are working diligently to contain and stop the attack, and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.” Hubbard’s DC Director of Digital Media John Meyer says they have been blocking access to the affected sites for IE users. The Washington Post reports that an internet security expert says the hackers installed two types of malware -- one designed to look like an anti-virus software service that would get the subscriber’s credit card number, the other designed to control clicks from the user’s computer to inflate the number of actual clicks on digital ads.
Behind the Microphone: The Ins and Outs of Radio Rock "97.1 The Eagle" KEGL-FM, Dallas, night host Cindy Scull segues to mornings, while the syndicated Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx moves to nights. It's a return to wake-up for Scull, who got bumped by the addition of Sixx's syndicated show ... Alternative "101.9 The End" KENZ-FM, Salt Lake City" morning co-host Chad exits the "Chunga and Chad Show" to become Project Manager at Deseret Books. Jimmy Chunga continues solo, at least for now ... Hot AC WZPL-FM, Indianapolis, Assistant PD Hunter adds APD for sister Sports Talk WXNT-AM ... CHR-Top40 "Z102.9" KZIA-FM, Cedar Rapids, welcomes its new night host -- Drew "Slater" Pastorek -- to play the hits after dark ... Results Radio Redding California names Lee Cagle Operations Manager for its five-station Redding cluster, starting May 20. Cagle will oversee programming, promotions and production operations for Adult Variety Hits "107.1 Bob FM" KESR-FM, CHR-Top40 "Power 94" KEWB-FM, Classic Rock "Red 103.1 / 93.3" KHRD-FM, Country "Q97" KNCQ-FM and "XS Sports 96.1 ESPN" KKXS-FM.
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From Mark Harris Broadcast Consulting
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Wednesday's Radio & Media News - May 8, 2013
As he delves deeper into his successful digital platform and ongoing television and film work, Hendrie remains open to terrestrial radio opportunities, but only those with strong sales, marketing and programming support." Hendrie has been syndicated by TRN since 2007, moving from Premiere Networks. "I believed in Phil then, and I still think he is a comic genius on-air," says TRN CEO Mark Masters. "He will always be a radio icon to me." Masters adds, "We are proud to have rebuilt the Phil Hendrie Show by adding over 100 stations, along with creating robust growth to Phil's online presence, but, due to world events, the economy, and the state of radio in this country, we have decided to go another direction in that daypart. We wish Phil all the best in his future endeavors." It's not really clear which side initiated the divorce, but neither indicates it's a "no fault divorce."
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