Westwood Launches Classic Hip Hop Format

5-18-15
Westwood One has announced a new 24/7 format for its affiliated stations: Classic Hip Hop. The format is based off of the one being used by Cumulus' WRWM/Indianapolis. That station, featuring hit music from the early days of rap and hip hop, helped the station reach high ratings in its target demo of Adults 18-49. Westwood One's Classic Hip Hop will be hosted by veteran personalities including mornings with Adam Bomb and evenings with WPLJ/NY personality Ralphie.

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WSWT Peoria Changes Name Not Format

12-30-14

Alpha Media Peoria has announced that its AC station, WSWT ? known for years as Lite Rock 107 ? is now The New Mix 106.9. There will be no change in the music, and on-air personalities will remain the same.  Market Manager Mike Wild said, ?Stations as successful as WSWT don?t often switch names. It?s a bold move, but we believe it to be a beneficial step in the right direction for the future of the station and our listeners.?

Operations Manager Randy Rundle said, ?We had listeners tell us the word, ?Lite? wasn?t reflective of the product and had created an image that we play Celine Dion and Whitney Houston songs ? but that was years ago. We continually had listeners using the word ?Mix? when they would describe to us how they liked our music. We?re often told we have ?the best mix,? or we should add a specific song ?to the mix,? so we think this evolution to Mix as our name is very natural and relevant.?

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Summit Louisville Flips To Christmas Format

10-30-14

SummitMedia Louisville's Lite 106.9 (WVEZ) morning man Jeff Ramsey, accompanied by a roomful of Santas, made the official transformation into "Louisville?s Original Christmas Music Station.? The station will now play modern and classic Christmas and holiday-themed songs through Christmas night. Operations Manager Shane Collins said, "With the weather getting colder, it seemed the perfect time to pull the switch. We just couldn't wait to continue our 15-year tradition of being Louisville's Christmastime authority. We are the first in the neighborhood to put up our tree and we are proud of it!"

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Cumulus Launches Record Label and New Format With Big Machine

5-13-14

The label is called NASH ICONS and is a partnership between Cumulus and Scott Borchetta's Big Machine Label Group. This new distribution platform, under Cumulus' NASH brand will be for Country music's iconic artists and compliment the contemporary music now heard on NASH stations all around the Country. As part of the NASH ICON label launch, Cumulus will also create and distribute a new format and feature show. There will also be live events, merchandising, video and a section in NASH magazine for NASH ICONS. Cumulus says its new venture with Big Machine will be profitable this year.

Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey said, "We are excited to partner with Scott and Big Machine on the creation of NASH ICONS. This is an important line extension for our NASH brand that provides a new multi-media platform for Country music?s most prolific artists from the last two decades.? Big Machine Label Group president and CEO Scott Borchetta added, ?There are so many iconic Country artists who are still passionate about recording new music and hearing their biggest hits on the radio. NASH ICONS will allow so many of these artists to do both. Big Machine Label Group is proud to partner with Cumulus in a way that allows us to keep entertaining the millions of fans of these all-time favorite artists.?

NASH ICONS will be based at the NASH Campus in Nashville.

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Westwood One Launches Oldies Format

3-25-14

It's the first new launch since Cumulus took over the brand. "Good Time Oldies" will be a 24-hour format, available to stations April 28, featuring music from the golden era of pop, rock and soul--centering on hit music from the 60s and 70s?and positioned slightly earlier than traditional Adult Hits-formatted stations. 

Good Time Oldies will feature several well known personalities from around the country. Jim Zippo has worked at WDRQ/Detroit, WEAM/Washington DC, KQOL/Las Vegas and KTKS/Dallas, and has done mornings nationally for over 12 years. John Summers marks 30 years as a PD, MD, and personality on such stations as BJ105/Orlando and WMMO/Orlando, and he currently does PM Drive on KLUV/Dallas. Kevan Browning will join Good Times Oldies from his current role on WestwoodOne?s Classic Hits format, after a long on-air and programming career with stops in Milwaukee, Memphis, Houston, and Dallas.

The satellite-delivered format will be built on a single clock, with break structure that will allow a station to air local spots or play music seamlessly. All affiliates will be provided with an imaging package, whether they elect to use the version nationally-branded with Good Time Oldies or construct it using their own imaging and slogan.

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Hastings Promoted To Rock Format Leader

10-2-13

Cox Media Group is giving Keith Hastings more responsibility. In addition to his role as PD for KISS 95.5 FM and KTKX 106.7 FM in San Antonio, Hastings will work closely with Steve Smith, CMG?s VP of radio programming, and all of CMG?s rock program directors at the company?s other rock stations ? WXXJ-FM in Jacksonville, WBAB-FM in Long Island, WSUN-FM in Tampa, and KJSR-FM in Tulsa. 

CMG Executive VP Kim Guthrie said, "We were incredibly fortunate to add Keith Hastings to our programming team earlier this year. He is a seasoned pro in the rock format, making this a natural step to put his rock instincts to work with all of our Cox Media Group rock stations across the country."

Hastings has worked for some of the most iconic brands in several variations of the rock format. His career as a rock programmer spans four decades, including program director at Greater Media?s WCSX in Detroit, Entercom?s WAAF in Boston, Saga Communications? WHQG and WLZR in Milwaukee, Wis., and WAQY in Springfield, Mass.

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Zac Brown, Gary Allan Unhappy With Country Format

9-13-13

Has the Country format tilted too much to the mainstream? Zac Brown and Gary Allan believe so and are quoted saying some very critical things about the format. Allan went as far as putting part of the blame on Cumulus and Clear Channel. ?I don?t feel like I make music for a genre anymore. I did 10, 15 years ago. But since the Clear Channels and the Cumulus? and the big companies bought up all the chains, now it?s about a demographic. You used to be able to turn on the radio and you knew it was a country station just by listening to it. Now, you?ve got to leave it there for a second to figure it out.?
Zac Brown said, "What we do is not necessarily traditional country, but we play all of our own instruments, we write the best songs that we can, and we put harmony on the songs, we have a real band?a lot of it?s just about subject matter. We really write about real life, songs that come from life and our heart. To me country music has always been the home for a great song. If I hear one more tailgate in the moonlight, daisy duke song, I?m gonna throw up. There?s songs out there on the radio right now that make me be ashamed to be even in the same format as some other artists.?

The Zac Brown and Allan quotes appear in CMIL.

Brown was asked about Luke Bryan's latest hit song. ?I love Luke Bryan and he?s had some great songs, but this new song is the worst song I?ve ever heard. I know Luke, he?s a friend. ['That's] My Kinda Night? is one of the worst songs I?ve ever heard. I see it being commercially successful, in what is called country music these days, but I also feel like that the people deserve something better than that."

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The Perfectly Executed Format Flip. Or Was It?

9-6-13

You've read about how aliens invaded Alabama radio station WMUS. Now it's time to meet the brains behind the invasion. Program Director Brian Rickman was trying to create a little buzz for his flip from CHR Top 40 to Triple A. What he received, when listeners actually believed aliens were invading, was bucket loads of national attention. The reaction forced him to end the stunt early and explain to the community that, in fact, there were no aliens. We spoke to Rickman about the execution of his idea and the reaction and coverage the flip received. He tells Radio Ink this proves how radio can still work and how powerful and creative the medium is, if you only use your imagination. Would he try this stunt again? You may be surprised by his answer. LISTEN HERE and congratulate Rickman on a job well done HERE

(9/6/2013 3:11:08 PM)
Brian Rickman is a good man and a great PD.
(9/6/2013 12:17:04 PM)
How can this stunt be considered original or innovative since an almost identical prank was pulled on radio back in the 1930's? Remember "War of the Worlds"? Google it.

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Envision Launches New Format From Mike Marino

8-23-13

Mike Marino has programmed KHHT in L.A., KJHM in Denver, and KMRJ in Palm Springs. And now he's developed a format called "The Finest," which is a mix of Old School and Smooth R&B. The Finest blends classic and contemporary R&B from the 70s to the 2000s aimed at 25-54 females. Marino said, ?The Finest super-serves a segment of the audience that feels ignored by their local radio outlets. A crucial ingredient of our secret sauce is the music flow and message. Sure, other stations may play some of the same artists, but it`s what we DON?T play that makes the difference."

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Envision Launches New Format From Mike Marino.

8-23-13

Mike Marino has programmed KHHT in L.A., KJHM in Denver and KMRJ in Palm Springs. And now he's developed a format called "The Finest," which is a mix of old school and smooth R&B. The Finest blends classic and contemporary R&B from the 70s to the 2000s aimed at 25-54 females. Marino said, ?The Finest super-serves a segment of the audience that feels ignored by their local radio outlets.  A crucial ingredient of our secret sauce is the music flow and message. Sure, other stations may play some of the same artists, but it`s what we DON?T play that makes the difference."

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Jacobs Techsurvey9 Focuses On Rock Format

6-5-13

In Jacobs Media?s technology study of core radio listeners, more than 28,700 fans of Rock radio formats ? Classic Rock/Hits, Active/Mainstream, Alternative, and Triple A ? gave feedback about their media and technology habits. Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs said, ?Each of the rock oriented formats has its distinct digital footprint.  Programmers and managers need to understand that while they all enjoy rock music of one type of another, that?s often where their media similarities end.? 

Here are some points from the survey for Rock PDs to take note of:
- Alternative fans are the most tech savvy, leading the other Rock formats in streaming, social, and mobile. 
- Triple A fans profile as the hardest to please, while Mainstream Rockers now value personalities ahead of music on broadcast radio stations. 
- Classic Rockers are catching up, buying smartphones, texting, and discovering new platforms for content, including Pandora.

Alternative fans ? distracted and engaged: They listen to less radio and place high values on music discovery.  These listeners are the youngest of the four formats, very social and mobile, consuming media content whenever and wherever they go. While vulnerable to pure-plays like Pandora and Spotify, they are especially likely to download radio-centric mobile apps. If you connect with these listeners, they?re most apt to share the digital content they love, so there?s tremendous potential. And while they?re frequent Facebook users, they are also moving to Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Mainstream Rockers ? personality matters: Of all the music formats represented in Techsurvey9, these fans say that DJs now outweigh music in their consumption and enjoyment of broadcast radio. Leaning the most male of these formats, Active Rockers are heavily into mobile, social, as well as options like Pandora and satellite radio.  Programmers can also connect with them via email database programs as well as through station websites. And their use of and reliance on Facebook and Twitter for connecting with their favorite stations continue to grow.

Triple A fans ? the ?hopelessly hip? audience: While they love music ? music discovery is their primary driver ? their overall listenership to broadcast radio is on the low side. Even Triple A fans who listen to Pandora are especially critical of that service?s lack of music discovery. Unabashed Apple fans, Triple A listeners are above average for both smartphone and tablet ownership. But they also profile as the least social compared to fans of the other three rock-centric formats.  

Classic Rockers ? rapidly catching up: While the least techie, they are quickly moving to adopt new gadgets and platforms, from smartphones and tablets to Facebook and texting. Of the available digital avenues, the email database has the best potential to build stronger relationships among fans of Classic Hits and Classic Rock stations.  While Pandora is becoming a more popular option, these more mature rockers are the most likely of these rock format fans to subscribe to SiriusXM.

Techsurvey9 results were gathered online from January 29-February 19, 2013. Overall, 264 broadcast stations across the U.S. and Canada participated, contributing 78,111 total respondents. 

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Emmis Launches Hispanic Format in Austin

5-23-13

Latino 102.7 KLZT HD-2 made its debut in Austin today. The Spanish-language format Emmis has chosen is contemporary hit music. The station will celebrate its launch by playing 10,000 songs in-a-row, without commercials. Latino 102.7 PD, Armando Ulloa says, ?Austin?s vibrant and bilingual Latino population continues to grow and set the trends for the marketplace. We?re proud to bring Latino 102.7 to the Austin community and to fulfill an unmet need of providing today?s biggest hits, with deep local connections, and soon-to-be announced local personalities that are on the cutting edge of pop culture in Central Texas.?

The station will feature a diverse mix of Top 40, Rhythmic, Dance and Spanish Pop artists such as Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, Don Omar, Wisin Y Yandel, Mana, Camila, Chino Y Nacho, Aventura, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Swedish House Mafia, Lady Gaga, and many more.

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Entercom Indy Alters AC Format

5-23-13
At 5 p.m. Thursday, Entercom Indianapolis altered the format on WNTR-FM. The station was re-launched to become "Hot AC 1079 The Mix." Previously, the station was "Variety Hits AC." The new format will be artist driven and more current than before, according to the company. ?Mix?s new Hot AC format will play more music than competitors in the market and deliver more of what women want, the best of the 2000?s and today.?

GM Jennifer Skjodt said, ?We are thrilled to bring this amazing mix of contemporary music to Indianapolis. Due to the tremendous success of Entercom?s Top 40 station, WZPL, there is a hole in the market for a station like 1079 The Mix. We are building on the strength of nearly 300,000 weekly WNTR listeners to create a better mix. Today?s launch is the perfect opportunity and timing for 1079 The Mix.?

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How to Successfully Execute a Format Flip

3-26-13

Changing formats can be an agonizing decision for a GM. How many listeners will we alienate? How bad will they beat us up on social media? Do we have the marketing budget for a new launch? What will the advertisers think of our stability? Do we have to fire anyone? When companies own multiple stations in one market, it's rare all of them are top performers. Connoisseur was running into this challenge at its Long Island cluster at 94.3 on the dial.

That all changed when CEO Jeff Warshaw decided he wanted to enter the Rock battle, a format WBAB-FM has dominated for three decades. As a result, "The Shark" was born. Nearly one year after its launch, the brass at Connoisseur  are all smiles about "The Shark." Early ratings have been very strong. Marketing of the product has created a nice buzz on the island. And, most importantly, revenue is up, according to Market Manager Dave Widmer. The station mixes classic rock music with newer rock music, which according to the research Connoisseur paid for, works with the younger demo.

Coleman Insights President and COO Warren Kurtzman who helped Connoisseur with the launch said, "Jeff Warshaw, Mike Driscoll, David Bevins and their team at Connoisseur continually demonstrate that ?doing radio right? generates ratings and revenue, with the launch of the Shark simply serving as the latest example of that.  We are proud to contribute to their success."

Widmer says the numbers are so tremendous, so good, it almost borders on unbelievable. But, he adds, we've done our homework. "It's not a fluke. This is a radio station has some legs to it. Listening occasions are high, 6-8 a day. That's a good sign. It's more than buzz. As a GM, I want to know what I'm working with here. We're out on the streets selling this. So we tell the story of how we got here by telling advertisers here's what the problem was, here's our research and here's what we've executed. Connoisseur is not afraid to spend money on research and marketing."

In addition to the research, Connoisseur has made a significant investment in marketing and promotion, according to Widmer. The station vehicle certainly gets noticed, Television campaigns have been running and artist concert fly-aways are part of the on the air. Amazingly, The Shark has accomplished all of this early success without a live morning show, giving some credence to the notion that consumers want more music and less talk. It also puts Widmer in an interesting position. How long does he go without a live morning team?

Listen to our Podcast with Connoisseur Long island Market Manager Dave Widmer on how to execute a successful format flip HERE.

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(TALENT) The Next Great Format

2-13-2013

Every day I?m asked: ?What is the next great format, and  when will it be here?? The answer: It?s already here. What?s its name? I?ve heard every type of description, definition, and clever alliteration proposed as a moniker, but I?ll call it Contemporary Talk.Yes,Talk.

It?s been around for 20-plus years. It?s neither political nor controversial for the sake of controversy. It doesn?t lean left or right. It?s just damn good, and it?s been successful for a long time.

Where does this new format exist? It?s everywhere. It?s in the top 10 markets, cities in the South, markets in the  North, West Coast, East Coast, and even in the Midwest. It?s in single markets, it?s syndicated, and it?s mostly in
morning drive. 

Yes, it?s the incredibly successful talk shows that air on music stations every morning, Monday through Friday and sometimes as a ?best of? on Saturday. It?s on Top 40, AOR, Classic Rock, Hot AC, and sometimes on Triple A, but it?s never on a Talk-formatted station.

 It?s Bob & Tom, Kevin & Bean, Kidd Kraddick, and WTMX-FM/Chicago?s Eric & Kathy, all of whom, for more than 10 years, have prevailed as dominant Talk radio shows in their respective markets and, for some, in multitudes of markets. It?s Contemporary Talk. The likes of WNCI/ Columbus, OH-based Dave & Jimmy, WLDI/West Palm Beach?s Kevin, Virginia & Jason, JohnJay & Rich, and Elvis Duran have been kicking out talk shows with minuscule amounts of music and talk as the primary component.

It doesn?t require music, yet it?s always on a music-intensive station. It doesn?t require the audience to do anything except listen for long periods of time, and it dominates the market.

These are shows that have consistently held the number one position in their core demo, and many demos on either side. Male-leaning shows attract females, female-leaning shows attract males, and neither sex is ashamed to admit their love for their favorite show. The men of Chicago are very comfortable with telling you they listen to Eric & Kathy, and the women of Indianapolis are proud to wear anything that bears the names Bob & Tom. Listeners in Columbus and West Palm have been fine for many years with listening to Top 40 shows that play no music.

What does the lack of music do to these shows? It allows people to listen to a show outside their P1 zone and do so without the fear of being pushed away by a song  that isn?t in their wheelhouse. It allows for P1, P2, P3, and beyond, because listeners only have to like the show.

How does that thrive in a PPM- and music-dominated marketplace? By providing what listeners want.The news, the latest scoop on celebrities, comedy, entertainment, brilliantly created ?bits? produced by exceptional talent who know how to entertain and captivate an audience that is so loyal that the TSL for these shows is typically tied or surpassed only by the market?s public or religious station, and no other station comes anywhere near the cume.

Why are these shows so popular? Unduplicated content, created and produced by talent who know their audience and have a relationship with their listeners. If you miss any part of the show, you risk not having the information you need to communicate with your friends and co-workers. If you are not in the know, you place yourself in peril of being ?out of the loop.?

While many stations in a market can and do play the same music, only one can have these shows on its air. That?s a calling card for your sales force. It?s what separates you from the pack, and, given time to develop, these shows can become the ?must buy? for every advertiser. Think of the pre-sell: ?We have all number one shows.? Even your market?s best station can?t always claim that.

The first company smart enough to realize the power of these shows and use them to create a 24/7 format will have the only station in the market offering all the best programming in radio. Think about a station that lines up number one shows, many of which can be secured for barter or reasonable cash + barter, and that takes on the stations that are playing the same songs over and over again. That station will have a very good chance of being number one in every daypart and separating itself from the competition by many share points.

So you can wait for this to happen in your market and wish it was you, or you can be a visionary, see the future, and give your audience what they have said for years is what they want.Then enjoy being number one.

 Lisa Miller is president of Miller Broadcast Management in Chicago and can be reached at
lisa@millerbroadcast.com or 312-454-1111.

(2/13/2013 12:18:30 AM)
Lisa is not wrong - so far as it goes.
Multiple talking heads is going to require 1. Multiple, superior talents. 2. A budget to attract and hold this talent.

I'm sure most can figure out where I'm going with this.
(Now, if only Donny Osmond could get his people to cobble together a morning show for him. Maybe Marie could drop in on a semi-regular basis.)

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(AUDIO) How To Manage A Format Flip

1-8-2012

When you have a cluster of five stations, there's always a possibility that one of those stations might not perform as well as the others. That was the case with Greater Media in Boston when they decided WTKK's talk format, after 13 years, had run its course. Yesterday, after a few days of stunting, Hot 96.9 The Rhythm of Boston was introduced. We spoke to Market Manager Rob Williams and asked him about everything a manager needs to prepare for when the decision to flip a format is made.

The station will lead off the day with "Pebbles" in the morning, and rhythm and dance music from today, mixed with 80s and 90s, including artists like Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Usher, and Rihanna. The station started by playing songs in a row.

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News/Talk Format Dragging Cumulus Down

8-9-2012

If you're a GM at one of the Cumulus News/Talk stations in markets 1-10, you've got to be feeling a little pressure right about now. Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey wanted to make it crystal clear Thursday that 10 stations -- out of 570 -- caused the company's drop in revenue. He said they were all in the top 10 markets and many were in the News/Talk format. Those 10 stations accounted for a $10 million drop in revenue and three stations accounted for $5.5 million of the $10 million. So which stations in those markets are causing the problem? Here's what we found.

Although Dickey did not call out each station, here's a list of some of the News/Talk stations Cumulus owns in top 10 markets. In New York, WABC-AM; in Los Angeles, KABC-AM; in Chicago, WLS-AM; in Dallas, KGO-AM; in San Fran, WBAP-AM; in Washington, DC WMAL-AM; and in Atlanta, WYAY is all news. Dickey also said that the 560 other stations that Cumulus owns posted a two percent gain in revenue, again emphasizing that 10 stations caused the revenue decline.

Dickey said the News/Talk stations in the top 10 markets that Cumulus now owns were "under-invested vessels for syndication." He said Cumulus is working to bring them back and turn them around but it could take up to four quarters before that happens. "We're still going to carry that baggage into Q3."

Dickey said revenue was down 1.7 percent compared to the same three months in 2011.

(8/10/2012 5:31:51 AM)
Correction:

WBAP is in Dallas, and KGO in San Francisco.

(8/10/2012 5:04:21 AM)
You are kidding right? You waste my time with an article about a 1.7% decline in revenue?

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Burns: "Two Different Audiences For AC Format."

8-2-2012

Consultant Alan Burns has been releasing data about female radio listeners in a series of webinars entitled ?Here She Comes 2012." Yesterday, the format Burns keyed on was Adult Contemporary and he says there are now two audiences with very different music tastes within AC. One is 25-44 years old, the other 45+.

Burns says ?25-44s and 45+ like different music styles and eras that just don?t co-exist well on the same station? said Burns.  ?Top 40 crossover pop, and pop rhythmic hits, now look good all the way up to and including 40 to 44 year old women, but they fall apart around 45 and are replaced by preferences for 70s and 80s hits.   Two years ago, that generational ?fault line? was closer to age 40, but now it?s closer to 45.? And, he added that while 70s hits still look strong above 45, they?re losing steam.

The study also showed that Hot AC P1s would give President Obama their vote in a landslide, while it?s a virtual dead heat between Obama and Romney among Mainstream AC fans. ?Obama?s strength peaks at 25-34 and declines with age? said Burns, ?while Romney?s hits it low point at 25-34 and increases with age.

Data from all four of the ?Here She Comes 2012" presentations, as well as links to video of the webinars, is available at www.burnsradio.com.

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Field: "Format Changes Cost Us."

5-10-2012

Never a banner quarter for radio, the first quarter of 2012 was a weak performer at Entercom as it has been for most radio companies reporting to Wall Street. It's still a game of cutting expenses and hoping the economy takes a big bounce, which it clearly has not. Entercom CEO David Field says seven format changes in 2011, including 3 in Boston and San Francisco, continue to be a drag as Q1 revenue at Entercom was down 3%.

For the second consecutive quarter Entercom cut expenses by 4%. Field says after a slow April (-5%), May and June are pacing better. He also expects the format changes to turn positive in Q2 and moving forward. And, he added Q3 looks very healthy. "I'm optimistic about the second half of the year with political advertising and our new brands."

Field told investors that Indianapolis, Greensboro and Memphis were his top performing markets. And, Casinos and Health Care were top performing categories. Political revenue in the first quarter was immaterial at Entercom, although expectations are high that the rest of the year will result in much more political money.

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New Conclave Conference Format Announced

3-20-2012

The Conclave has announced a new format for the 37th Learning Conference. The changes include a shift in the days of the week. This year Conclave kicks off the morning of Wednesday July 18, with the return of ?Summer School? presented by Jacobs Media. The format of the Learning Conference will also undergo tweaking based on attendee feedback. There will be fewer concurrent sessions allowing attendees to attend every one they are interested in.

March 31 is a date with two notable deadlines. First, tuition for the Learning Conference will increase on April 1, so attendees who are cost conscious may want to purchase their $299 conference fee before then. For more information on the 2012 Conclave Learning Conference July 18-20 at the Doubletree Park Place/Minneapolis visit http://www.theconclave.com.

Also March 31 is the deadline for students with an interest in radio and music to apply for The 2012 Radio and Music Industry Scholarship Program, which will award nearly $60,000 in scholarships. Participating schools are Broadcast Center in St. Louis (MO), Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield (MI), McNally-Smith College of Music in St. Paul (MN), and Media Institute of Madison, (WI) & Minneapolis, (MN). For all Conclave scholarship information and downloadable (or online) application forms, visit www.radioscholarships.com.

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