Are You Leaving Digital Dollars on The Table?

8-21-14

The Media Financial Management Association and Borrell Associates says you are, by not focusing on digital when calling on local businesses. A new study called, ?Benchmarking Local Media?s Digital Revenues? focuses on the 36% of all advertising placed in local markets across the U.S. In 2013, according to Borrell?s research, the amount spent by local businesses was $97.3 billion of a total $268.7 billion. Of that amount, $24.7 billion went to digital media, representing one-fourth of all local advertising spent.

Borrell says the market is on track to increase local digital ad spending by 42%, to $35.2 billion this year. The research firm is projecting additional growth rates of 44% in 2015 and 37% in 2016, which would mean nearly half of all local ad dollars will be spent on digital platforms within the next two years.

The study says one of the challenges facing radio is that 50% of current local digital media spending is going to ?pure-play? Internet media enterprises. Borrell says, "digital media sales as a percentage of total ad revenue currently stands at 12% for print media and 6% for local broadcasters." The survey says slightly more than one-fourth (27.5%) of a local newspaper?s or broadcaster?s existing customers are also buying digital products as part of their ad spend with the media outlet. "This finding highlights the huge opportunity for selling digital media services to the three-in-four existing customers that aren?t currently buying digital media."

Gordon Borrell will be disscussing the study in a webinar being held by The Media Financial Management Association Tuesday, September 16 at 2:00 Eastern.

(8/22/2014 2:25:37 PM)
This makes my head hurt. The post says radio is leaving dollars on the table by not focusing on digital. But, there is no ROI for local digital advertising. Only 6% of digital goes to local broadcasters (and radio gets a small % of that). The post ends with "the huge opportunity for selling digital marketing services." That is an entirely different business model and requires a dedicated digital marketing staff. Ask Entercom & Mid-West Broadcasting. They're trying it now.

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Is Stephen A. Smith Leaving ESPN Radio?

7-28-30

ESPN has no comment on the story in The New York Daily News that Smith is headed to SiriusXM to join former WFAN host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo's channel. You may remember our story back in May when Russo said he was unable to find a black host ?who is worthy of doing a national show.? The very-well-connected Bob Raissman at The Daily News reports Smith is leaving ESPN-98.7 FM and heading to Sirius, where he'll get his own show. Currently Smith is a co-host with Ryan Ruocco on 98.7.

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(AUDIO) Why is GM Alex Cameron Leaving HOT 97 in New York

2-12-14

When Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan announced the purchase of WBLS-FM and WLIB-AM Tuesday night he also decided the manager to run his New York City cluster would be Deon Levingston. That meant HOT 97 General Manager Alex Cameron was out. The change did not come as a total surprise to Cameron who had been with the company for over ten years. She started at HOT 97 as the Sales Manager and took over the corner office just when the economy decided it needed to take a break. Smulyan said he loved Cameron and what she had done for Emmis, maneuvering the station through some tough times, and expects to see her succeed in other things. In her farewell note to HOT 97 employees, Cameron expressed her gratitude "for having had the chance to work with such a crazy, endearing and ?ber talented group of individuals who I hold in the highest regard."We spoke to Cameron about running a single New York City station, in a cluster world, her philosophy on managing and leading people and her plans for the future. Here's that interview.

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Is John Hogan Leaving Clear Channel Today?

1-13-14

Rumors have been swirling for months about John Hogan retiring from radio's largest company. Radio Ink has learned that Clear Channel may announce, as early as today, the retirement of Hogan and his office has already been cleared out. Last week when we reached out to Clear Channel representatives about a possible Hogan retirement they quickly denied it, with company spokesperson Wendy Goldberg telling Radio Ink, "not true." Yesterday several Clear Channel representatives did not return any of our requests for comment. As a result of a Hogan retirement, we've also learned  President of Operations for Major Markets, Tom Schurr will get more responsibility and Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman will step into the role of CEO for Radio. Schurr has been responsible for the markets generating the most revenue for Clear Channel.

Back in June it was announced that Hogan would be moving from San Antonio to New York City to be closer to the office in which Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman worked. He was also given a $125,000 raise (to $1.125 Million per year), a housing allowance and moving expenses.

Hogan was named Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel?s Media and Entertainment division in February 2012. Prior to that Hogan was President and CEO (since August 2002).  Hogan has been with Clear Channel since 1999. He began his radio career in 1981 in Atlanta as an account executive with Meredith Broadcasting.

John Hogan has been on Radio Ink's 40 Most Powerful People in Radio list for 12 years. He held the number one spot in 2009 and 2010. He's been number two six times, including the last three years.

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Townsquare's Dan Austin Leaving Albany

10-25-13

Dan Austin is stepping down as Townsquare's Albany (New York) Market Manager. He's been on the job for just over two years, his last day is November 8th. Austin tells the Albany Business Review he's staying in radio and we should know more about where he's landing on Monday. Austin was also GM for Albany Broadcasting in Albany from 2005 until 2008. He's also worked for Citadel and CBS.

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Ben Hill Leaving CBS' Tampa Cluster

8-18-13

CBS market Manager Steve Carver will be moving back east to take over the CBS Tampa cluster. According to a company memo from CBS' Scott Herman, Carver approached the company about his desire to move east to be closer to his family, including two new grandchildren. Herman said, "This move allows Ben to move on knowing he delivered not only on his promise of service to CBS RADIO, but on his commitment to lead yet another market to ratings and revenue growth. Ben will continue in his current role and Steve in his during transitions that will occur over the coming weeks."

Steve Carver was Vice President and General Manager of CBS RADIO?s WBBM-AM in Chicago (1993-1998); WOGL in Philadelphia (1989-93); and also served as General Sales Manager of WCBS-FM in New York.

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Knell Leaving NPR After Only 2 Years

8-18-13

Knell told the NPR Board of Directors he's leaving the company to become President and CEO of the National Geographic Society. Knell was hired after former CEO Vivian Schiller resigned following a controversy involving the Tea Party. She was recorded mocking conservatives and questioning whether NPR even needs federal funding. It took seven months to replace her. Knell will remain at NPR during the transition to find his replacement.

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Abramson Leaving The WSJ Network

7-30-13

Executive Director of the Wall Street Journal Network, Nancy Abramson, has been with the network since 1996. Word leaked out yesterday that she is leaving in September. She will stay on through the transition and tells Radio Ink, "We are re-organizing and I'm moving on. I look forward to the next adventure. The affiliate team of Susan O?Connell and Susan Moran will continue to service  the affiliates of The Wall Street Journal  Report, The Wall Street Journal This Morning, The Dow Jones Money Report, and MarketWatch.com Reports."

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Blair Garner Leaving After Midnight

7-11-13

Once Blair Garner took over mornings at NASH-FM the question still out there was what would happen to his After MidNite gig. That question has been answered. On July 31, Garner is leaving After MidNite after 20 years with the program. Premiere says, "After MidNite will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the highly-acclaimed Country music program with a star-studded takeover. As the show?s creator and long-time host Blair Garner steps down from his post on July 31, 20 of Country music?s biggest stars will sit behind the mic and give fans their unique, week-long take as host of the program. The takeover, which runs from August 1 through the end of 2013, will also feature special performances, interviews, and much more."

The following celebrity guest hosts will kick off the After MidNite takeover in August:
? August 1 and 2 - Carrie Underwood 
? Week of August 5 - Jason Aldean
? Week of August 12 - Luke Bryan
? Week of August 19 - Lady Antebellum?s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood
? Week of August 26 - Jake Owen
Additional guest hosts will be announced soon.

?Premiere Networks has had a successful relationship with Blair Garner for many years and we wish him all the best with his new program,? stated Jennifer Leimgruber, Premiere Networks EVP of Music Programming. ?We look forward to announcing a new host for After MidNite in the near future. In the meantime, we?re excited to welcome the biggest stars in Country music as they put their stamp on After MidNite and help us celebrate this special milestone.?

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O'Shea Leaving Saga for Sonoma

4-29-13

In an e-mail to his Facebook friends, Michael O'Shea says he resigned his position as VP/GM of Saga's Cascade Radio Group in Bellingham Washington to become the Market Manager for the newly formed Sonoma Media Partners which recently purchased five stations from Maverick Media in Sant Rosa. "I?ll be joining long-time friend and associate Lawrence Amaturo, the architect of this transaction, and former owner of the stations in Santa Rosa."

O'Shea says he'll be joining his long-time friend and associate Lawrence Amaturo. "Lawrence and I go back to the mid-seventies when I was National Program Director for his Dad (and my mentor), Joe Amaturo?s stations in Miami, St. Louis and Houston. I?m genuinely excited about the next step in my long career, overseeing five vital stations in a beautiful and thriving community, where I will be greeted with 300-plus days of sunshine per year and an average daily temperature of 72 degrees." O'Shea was with Saga since 2008. An official press release is expected to go out today.

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Milton Leaving Entercom To Join MBMI

4-7-13

Former radio executives David Pearlman and Bill Pahsa will be adding another familiar radio name to their team at MultiBrand Media International. Entercom executive Marijane Milton will join the MBMI leadership team in the newly created position of International Director of Revenue Innovation & Training. Milton will head the firm?s recently founded MBMI Learning division. She served 11 years at Entercom as corporate VP.

MBMI President Bill Pasha said that Milton will apply that experience to her division leadership role and take on expanded challenges in MBMI?s Career Rehab and Political Campaign Support sectors. Pasha commented on the appointment, ?MJ?s broadcasting achievements for Entercom, Cox, Bonneville International, and Groupe NRJ are recognized worldwide. We are excited to introduce MJ to our domestic and international communications, political and hospitality industry clients who will benefit from her expertise and ability to teach and motivate their employees and grow their businesses.?

Milton says that she embraces the bigger spotlight. ?As a theater lover and actress, I know all the world?s a stage, and MBMI is in the middle of it, having expanded and diversified its international clientele, reach, and influence very quickly. I plan to apply fundamental principles of audience growth and sales revenue development to a menu of advanced consumer engagement and revenue platforms, for broadcasting and for a new spectrum of industries. Joining Bill, David Pearlman, Mark Driscoll, Robert Dedus, and the rest of MBMI is like hitting a First Class upgrade, which I hope to do often.? Milton joins MultiBrand Media International on May 1.

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Commissioner Robert McDowell Leaving FCC

3-20-13

McDowell made the announcement at the agency's public meeting Wednesday. He's the longest-serving current commissioner, having joined the commission in 2006 to fill the unexpired term of then chairman Michael Powell. His first term ended June 1, 2009, but he was renominated by President Obama and confirmed for a new, five-year term.

After hearing about the McDowell resignation, NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith said, "Robert McDowell has been a remarkably gifted public servant during his seven-year tenure at the FCC. His good humor and grace have been matched only by his ardent support for fair media ownership rules and full-throated support for a vibrant First Amendment. Commissioner McDowell will succeed in whatever path he chooses, and NAB wishes him well."

Here's the official McDowell statement from Wednesday.

"After nearly seven years of carrying out the incredibly high honor of serving the American people at the FCC, it is time to turn more of my energies towards an even higher calling: serving my family. After a great deal of deliberation, I have decided that I will step down as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission in a few weeks.
"Today?s announcement is not a farewell. As you know, I don?t do well with those, so let?s avoid all of that for now and tackle that challenge another day. I will also save most of my expressions of appreciation for a later date. But I would be remiss if I didn?t offer up some of the bigger thank-yous right away, such as to: God, my parents, my beautiful bride Jennifer, our three amazing children, as well as our large family-at-large, friends, all of my colleagues on the Commission -- both past and present -- and the talented and dedicated public servants throughout the FCC, especially all of the wonderful and tireless professionals who have worked on my team in my office. Please keep in mind that trying to make me look good day after day as we fought for freedom must have been quite a challenge for them.
"I would also like to thank the individuals who literally handed me this job, twice: first and foremost, Senator Ted Stevens, President George W. Bush, Senator Mitch McConnell and President Barack Obama, as well as many members of Congress. Thank you for placing such enormous trust in me.
"Again, this is not a time for farewells, I?m just announcing my plans to step down sometime soon. So what am I doing next? I will be talking to the FCC?s Chief Ethics Officer, Patrick J. Carney, to make sure that my departure is in full compliance with the letter and spirit of all of our ethics rules. Beyond that, I have no plans other than to take my family on a much-needed vacation starting this weekend."

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(AUDIO) Why I'm Leaving Radio For Sirius.

2-6-13

The news broke yesterday that after two decades on the radio, syndicated talker Michael Smerconish will be taking his show to Sirius Satellite radio. Starting April 15, Smerconish will be heard on the soon-to-be revamped P.O.T.U.S. channel. And while he was on in 80 markets, including Los Angeles (KFWB-AM), Philadelphia (WPHT-AM), and Dallas (KRLD-AM), it was a tall task getting that affiliate number to grow.

Smerconish's middle-of-the-road approach to politics was not heard on any Cumulus and Clear Channel radio stations. Smerconish's business manager and partner told Radio Ink last night, "Radio has a responsibility to deliver a variety of viewpoints. There's a need for Michael's voice on the airwaves and that voice was being rejected by a lot of broadcast radio stations." Smerconish says if, five years from now, talk radio hasn't changed, it's in a real dark spot. Here's what Smerconish had to say about why he's leaving radio for satellite?

Smerconish will air on Sirius weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET channel 124, SiriusXM's non-partisan channel dedicated to the "Politics of the United States." It will also replay during evening drive from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET, and will be available on SiriusXM On Demand.

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I listened to Smerconish once a few years ago in Philly. He talked for awhile about a bidet (toilet) he wanted to buy. OMG how boring.. I never listened again. Being a former radio air talent and writer I am inclined to listen longer. You have to be a masachist to listen to some talk radio. I would never wait an hour or more to talk to any host. But some people just love to hear themselves on the radio.. Listeners and hosts included.
(3/7/2013 1:04:00 PM)
A non-story. A gig is a gig. However one thing is clear: Laurence Glavin is a troll.
(3/7/2013 12:29:31 PM)

The real problem is that people in the US have been brainwashed into believing what Rush, Hannity, Savage and team say as being the voice of conservatism when in fact there is not conservative about what they say.

As a for instance, all of the above mentioned talk show hosts, support the US initiating the numerous recent wars in the middle east. Such thinking is of the "we are the policemen of the world, we make things right" mentality and need to be involved in everything everyone does. True conservatives like Ron Paul, oppose this policy.

The real problem again is far too many people in the US who claim to be conservative don't even know the conservative position. Instead they go along with whatever the establishment Republican Party says is their position.

As another example, take note of the huge number of conservatives that supported liberal, Mitt Romney. His liberal position regarding many issues should have awakened Republicans but it didn't because they have allowed the establishment Republican Party to dictate their mindset.

The establishment Republican Party is run by the largest corporations (bankster, oil, clear, etc) in the world. If you don't make their position your own, then you won't get a fair shake.

Michael Schmerconish is correct in leaving terrestrial radio but he doesn't seem to understand the reason behind all of it.

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To the commenter who wrote "even less people will listen to you"; the correct word is "fewer". Right-wingers have trouble with the English language even though they constantly want to proclaim English as the only official language of the US.
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Middle of the road means "no opinion" in my book . . . and no opinion mean no one is going to care. If no one listened for free, I don't see how his numbers will improve when people now have to pay for it. Best of luck.

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Smerconish Leaving Radio for Satellite.

3-5-2013

The AP is reporting Smerconish will move his show to the POTUS channel on SiriusXM April 15. He tells the AP, "It gives me the opportunity to move away from an environment that, quite frankly, is not conducive to the type of program I'm offering. I don't do ideologically- driven talk, I do content talk. I'm not on the air to carry anybody's water on a day-to-day basis." Smerconish went on to bash talk radio a little more.

"The only people I meet for whom the issues are hard left or hard right, the only people who see the world through ideological glasses, are those who have a microphone in front of them," he told AP. Smerconish is heard in over 80 markets.

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Tom Ray Leaving WOR in New York

2-8-2013

After 15?]1/2 years, Tom Ray is leaving WOR Radio in New York City. Until the acquisition of WOR by Clear Channel in December 2012, Ray was Corporate Director of Engineering of Buckley Broadcasting and Chief Engineer of WOR Radio. Tom?fs immediate plans are to consult as Tom Ray Broadcast Consulting. He can be reached at tomray@tomrayconsulting.com, or at 845?]418?]5065.

Ray had taken WOR from an older analog facility into the digital world, culminating in the move of the WOR studio facility to downtown Manhattan. This was the world?fs first large scale Axia deployment. Subsequently, he built WOR a new state?]of?]the?]art transmitter facility in the New Jersey Meadowlands, retiring the former Lyndhurst, NJ facility that had served WOR for 40 years.

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Is Laura Ingraham Leaving TRN Today?

11-26-2012

An affiliate that carries Laura's show tells Radio Ink that Ingraham has confirmed she's leaving Talk Radio Network as of today, but gave no other details other than to say she would not be on the air today. Laura's people were very cryptic last night, only willing to say, "she's totally keeping everything in the dark."

Dial Global is under contract with TRN for Ingraham's show. In August, TRN filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Dial Global. In September, Michael Savage left TRN and later signed with Cumulus. We reached out to TRN CEO Mark Masters Monday evening, about the Ingraham issue, and have not heard back.

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Morning Team Leaving Bell Media in Detroit

11-24-2012

The popular "Dave and Chuck" (Dave Hunter and Charles Urquhart) have been heard on Bell Media's 89X in Detroit for the last time. The duo posted a cryptic message on their Facebook page but GM Eric Proksch tells the Detroit Free Press they left to take another job. "They've accepted a job offer from another radio station. We're disappointed. That's the radio business." Proksch said Cal Cagno is the interim PD and will do the morning show next week.

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Bruce Demps Leaving Radio One

11-9-2012

He is currently a Regional Vice President and Market Manager. For another week anyway. Demps says, "It has been a great ride. The past six years with Radio One have been amazing." November 15 will be his last day with Radio One and his plan is to retire unless something unforeseen motivates him to get off the sofa and the golf course. "My career did not start with this company and in all likelihood it might not end with it." Reach out to Bruce Demps at brucedemps@gmail.com

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Claudia Marshall Leaving WFUV

10-22-2012

Claudia Marshall has been the morning host on WFUV since 2001. Friday will be her last day. On the air today, Marshall said, ?After twelve years of the 3:30 a.m. alarm, it's simply time to move on. I have some exciting things in the works and when the time is right, I'll share them. I've had opportunities here that I would not have had at any other radio station on earth."

WFUV?s evening host Corny O?Connell (an occasional substitute for Claudia in the past) will step in to do mornings from 5 to 10 a.m. on an interim basis while WFUV conducts a national search for its next morning show host. He will continue the popular Question of the Day feature in the 9 o?clock hour. WFUV fill-in hosts Eric Holland and Carmel Holt will share the evening duties in the meantime.

"WFUV's listeners have always appreciated Claudia's smarts, friendly style, and warmth on the microphone," said General Manager Chuck Singleton. ?We?ll certainly miss her gift for connecting with listeners and artists, and we wish her the best. It?s a rare opening at WFUV, and we?ll take this opportunity to consider how we can build on Claudia?s success." 

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Michele Tafoya Leaving WCCO

1-24-2012
Tafoya was doing afternoons on WCCO (Minneapolis) in addition to reporting for NBC-TV. Tafoya announced the news Monday on her NBC Twitter feed. Friday will be her last day. WCCO will move mid-morning personality John Williams to Tafoya's 3 to 6 p.m. shift.

Williams, who used to live in Minneapolis, does his radio show from Chicago, where he also works on WGN from noon to 3 p.m. John Hines will fill in Williams' slot. Tafoya joined WCCO in June of 2009. She's scheduled to participate in NBC's coverage of the Super Bowl next month and Olympics this summer.

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