Premiere Launching Kane Into Syndication

11-4-14

Kane (pictured) originates his morning show from iHeartMedia's WIHT-FM in Washington, DC. It can also be heard on 93.3 FLZ/WFLZ-FM in Tampa,  Z104.3/WZFT-FM in Baltimore, KISS 107/WKFS-FM in Cincinnati, 101.9 KISS FM/KWNW in Memphis, Radio Now 98.9/WNRW-FM in Louisville, and 99.3 KISS FM/WHKF-FM in Harrisburg. At the end of the year, the show, which includes co-hosts Danni Starr and Intern John, sidekick Rose, and producers Erick and Scott, will be available to CHR/Top 40 stations through Premiere Radio Networks.

The morning host said, ?On a scale of 1 to 10, I?m at about a 14 on excitement for this opportunity. We?ve worked hard every morning for the past eight years to entertain, inform, and build lasting bonds with our listeners. Now, the chance to do that on an even larger stage with Premiere is a dream come true for me and the show. I?d like to thank Thea Mitchem, Mark Medina, Tom Poleman, Clay Hunnicutt, Hartley Adkins, Julie Talbott, Jennifer Leimgruber, and everyone within the iHeartMedia family who helped make this a reality for us. Here we go!?

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Premiere Launches TMZ Sports

10/28/13

TMZ Sports is a new one-hour, weekday show for Sports and News/Talk stations. Premiere says it's an adaptation of the website http://www.tmzsports.com/, "where TMZ is constantly breaking exclusive stories about the personalities and athletes." TMZ Executive Producer Harvey Levin said, ?The show is going to attract people who love sports so they can learn more about the athletes they follow. It will also attract lots of people who don?t follow sports but like watching the drama and the fun.?    

The show will originate from Hollywood and is available Monday through Friday, between 7 p.m. ET and midnight local time. 

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Premiere Promotes Martin Melius

10-15-13

Premiere has promoted Martin Melius to VP of Affiliate Relations, Urban Programming from Senior National Director of Affiliate Relations. Melius will oversee affiliate sales and marketing efforts for The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Steve Harvey Saturdays, The Keith Sweat Hotel, The Breakfast Club, Weekends with the Breakfast Club, and Keep Hope Alive with Reverend Jesse Jackson.  

Based in Los Angeles, Melius will continue to report to Peter Tripi, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations/Talk and Morning Shows.
Melius joined Premiere Networks as Director of Affiliates Relations in August 2005, working with such programs as The Steve Harvey Morning Show, The Keith Sweat Hotel, Jay Mohr Sports, and others. Prior to joining Premiere, Melius served as National Director of Promotion during his six-year tenure with Universal/Motown Records. He also previously held management positions at Warner Chappell Music and Universal Music Publishing. Melius currently resides in Los Angeles.

(10/15/2013 9:09:03 PM)
A GREAT MOVE FOR A GREAT PERSON!

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Bob And Tom, Premiere End Long Relationship

10-14-13

When their contract expires at the end of 2013, The Bob and Tom Show will be no longer be syndicated by Premiere. Cumulus Media Networks will pick up the ad sales responsibilities for the program. The Bob and Tom Show is currently heard on 130 stations. Premiere released the following statement. "We?ve had a successful partnership with Bob and Tom for many years and we wish them all the best for the future. Premiere Networks will conclude syndication of The Bob and Tom Show at the end of the year." 

Tom Griswold said, ?We have enjoyed a tremendous relationship with Premiere Networks and Clear Channel for many years. Cumulus Media stations have always supported The Bob and Tom Show in some of our largest markets, and once I had an opportunity to meet with John Dickey it became clear that our visions aligned for the future."

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Premiere: "Rush Revenue Recovering"

6-6-13

Politico's Mackenzie Weinger reported from the Talkers conference in New York City that Premiere Radio's Senior VP and Director of Talk Radio Sales Dan Metter said, "There was certainly a dramatic impact on the advertising sales in the wake of Limbaugh?s comments, but that just drove the company to find new sources of ad revenues. This year, Limbaugh is drawing new advertisers and recovering well after the major boycott he faced in response to his broadcasts on Sandra Fluke." According to Politico, Metter said Premiere focused its efforts on getting ads on air from entrepreneurial-based companies not handled by major ad agencies, such as LifeLock and LegalZoom. Read the full story HERE

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FEMA Teams With Premiere On EAS

5-3-13

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced 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. Premiere would use its satellite program receivers in thousands of affiliate radio stations across the country as another tool for delivering national EAS messages. Affiliates would in turn broadcast the emergency messages to the public within its network.

President of Content and Affiliate Services for National Media Groups at Clear Channel, Julie Talbott, said, ?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.?

?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,? said Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator of FEMA?s National Continuity Program. ?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.?

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Premiere Hooks up With Dr. Dave Kolin

4-18-13

Kolin is a comedy producer and Premiere says he will develop a variety of content including services for radio talent, stations, digital outlets, video projects and more. Kolin was was founder, director and president of DB Communications, a radio syndication company. DB served as the nucleus for USRN, which he co-founded in 1994.  During his time with USRN, Dr. Dave wrote and performed much of the comedy product distributed by the network and served as the executive producer of the comedy department. 

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Premiere Launches Urban Weekend Show

3-28-13

Weekends with The Breakfast Club will be nationally syndicated by Premiere. The new program originates from New York?s Power 105.1 featuring DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God. The trio does a weekday morning show on Power 105.1 and they are extending their brand across the country with this weekend show. It's already heard on 30 stations including, WGCI-FM/Chicago, WUSL-FM/Philadelphia and WJLB-FM/Detroit.

Stations interested in Weekends with The Breakfast Club should contact Martin Melius at Premiere Networks, mailto:mmelius@premiereradio.com. or 818-461-5453, or visit http://www.premiereradio.com/ for more information. Weekends with The Breakfast Club is available to urban radio stations for air Saturday or Sunday between 6 a.m. and midnight local time.

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Justin Cole Shifts To Premiere

2-7-2013

Cole joins Premiere from Baltimore, where he was PD at WPOC-FM. He'll move to Nashville to take the newly-created position of Director of Country Programming. Cole will oversee the day-to-day operations for all of Premiere's Country shows, and Premiere's special Country programming, including working with John Weber on the annual CMA Awards broadcast.

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Harvey And Premiere Give Away 6,000 Turkeys

11-20-2012

As part of their annual turkey giveaway, Steve and Marjorie Harvey have teamed up with Premiere Radio Networks for Harvey?s "Big Turkey Give" national giveaway. 6,000 turkeys will be distributed to those who may be in need during the holiday. 5,000 of those turkeys will be distributed through Harvey's morning show affiliates across the country. 12 cities will be part of on-air giveaways.

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Jim Rome Leaves Premiere For CBS Sports Radio

9-27-2012

Jim Rome has left Premiere Radio Networks, the only network he's ever been with, and joined CBS Sports Radio. CBS says Rome will become a member of the line-up when its 24/7 radio network launches next year. Jim Rome will serve as host of The Jim Rome Show, broadcast live weekdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET beginning on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

Also at the start of the new year, Rome will provide his unique take on the day?s sports headlines via the CBS Sports Minute -- 60-second commentaries that can be heard hourly on CBS Sports Radio affiliate stations. Rome recently signed a multi-year agreement with CBS contributing across a variety of platforms. In addition to his weekday ROME show on CBS Sports Network, he provides commentary for CBS Sports and CBSSports.com.  Further, Rome will be hosting a talk series for Showtime, which will air later this fall on the premium network.

CBS Radio President and CEO Dan Mason said, ?Jim would be at the top of any list highlighting sports radio?s most authoritative and opinionated hosts, which is exactly why we?re thrilled to welcome him to CBS Sports Radio. We are building a network that showcases the incredible assets of CBS RADIO and CBS Sports, and creating a strategic opportunity for growth in this untapped marketplace. Jim?s presence in this marquee time period adds strength to our lineup and exceptional value to our advertisers.?

Rome added, ?I am excited for the continued opportunity to extend my personal contributions to the various platforms that this incredible company has to offer. I am proud to be a part of the CBS family and look forward to the successful launch of CBS Sports Radio.?

The next question is, who gets Dan Patrick when his contract expires?

(9/27/2012 12:36:55 PM)
That would be NBC Sports Radio.
http://sportsrantz.com/media/2012/08/31/dan-patrick-to-nbc-sports-radio/

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Premiere to Rep LDR

9-14-2012

Clear Channel's Premiere and Daniel Anstandig's Listener Driven Radio (LDR) have signed an agreement to work together, starting in January. Premiere will offer LDR to multiple radio station formats on a barter basis and provide ad sales representation for each of the LDR software products for radio. Listener Driven Radio lets listeners vote and affect live and automated playlists in real time, all within the rules set by the radio station?s Program Director.

Listener Driven Radio?s software allows audiences to collaborate in minute-by-minute programming and is designed to tie directly into a radio station?s automation system and music scheduler. Listeners vote and participate from their web browser, mobile, or tablet device. Listeners can also sign up for ?instant alerts? by SMS, Twitter, or E-mail when their favorite songs are going to play.

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Mario Lopez Launched by Premiere

4-24-2012

The show is called "On with Mario Lopez" and will by hosted by TV personality, producer, actor and best-selling author Mario Lopez. The four-hour, music-intensive program will also feature entertainment stories and celebrity interviews. The show will originate from The Grove in Los Angeles beginning April 30th. Lopez said, "bringing the show to a national audience is an amazing opportunity, and I couldn?t be happier to partner with an industry leader like Premiere. I?m looking forward to sharing more great music, hot topics and lots of laughs!?

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Premiere Promotes Hickey to VP of Engineering

4-5-2012

In his new position, Bill Hickey will now be responsible for directing all studio operations and administration, while continuing to oversee engineering and technical operations for Premiere Networks? studio facilities nationwide, including Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Chicago and Florida.  Hickey will also continue to manage the company?s XDS satellite and internet-based delivery systems, Network Operations Center, and other studio and construction projects, as well as supervise a team of nearly 50 employees. 

Hickey joined Premiere Networks as director of engineering in 2004, and was promoted to vice president a year later.  During his tenure, he has been involved in many studio construction projects for national radio personalities, including Delilah, Jim Rome and Steve Harvey, and was on the team for the custom development of the XDS system (PRO4-P).  Prior to joining Premiere, Hickey served as the director of engineering for KGO-AM in San Francisco from 1997-2004.  Before that, he was the chief engineer for Buck Owens Production Company (KUZZ-TV) in Bakersfield, California.  Hickey currently resides in Hollywood, CA. 

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Premiere Promotes Don Martin to SVP For Sports

1-10-2012

Martin gets the newly created position and will continue to report to Julie Talbott. Martin will oversee all sports programming and operations for Premiere Networks and as well as the FOX Sports Radio Network. Martin will remain in his post as GM/PD for KLAC-AM FOX Sports in LA.

Martin joined Premiere Networks in 2009 as Vice President/General Manager of the FOX Sports Radio Network, while also serving as General Manager/Program Director of AM 570 KLAC/Los Angeles. Prior to joining FSR, Martin spent six years at AM 570 where he oversaw the merger of AM 690/1150 and was then responsible for moving XTRA Sports 690/1150 to 570.  Martin previously served as program director of 850 KOA in Denver, Colo.

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Delilah Renews Contract With Premiere

Delilah Renews Contract With Premiere

The length of the contract was not announced, however it's said to be a long term deal between Delilah and Premiere. Delilah said ?I?m having as much fun on the radio now as I ever have, and this new contract ensures I will have access to a pretty powerful microphone for a long time to come. I?m blessed beyond belief to be connected to so many listeners through long-standing affiliations, and to be working with the  great team at Premiere.  So long as God gives me breath and a voice, I hope to speak to people across the airwaves every single night!?

Premiere Networks president, content and affiliate relations Julie Talbot said, "Delilah is a friend and confidant to millions of listeners ? that unique connection to her audience, as well as her love of music, continues to drive her  growth and success. ?We couldn?t be happier to extend our relationship with  Delilah well into the future.? 

Delilah?s nationally syndicated nighttime program airs from 7PM to midnight on approximately 200 radio stations and reaches nearly nine million weekly listeners. The program can also be heard on iHeartRadio and live streaming on http://www.delilah.com/.

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Premiere Behind New "Nick and Artie Show."

The Nick and Artie show has been up and running now for about a week on DIRECTV and it's been announced that Premiere will be the shows syndicator for radio. The sports talk program airs weekdays from 10PM to 1AM and features Artie Lange, best known for his work on MADtv and Howard Stern and comedian Nick DiPaolo. It's also streamed live on the show?s website, http://www.nickandartie.com/.  Next year, DIRECTV plans to simulcast the radio program on its Audience Network, joining The Dan Patrick Show

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