JIM ROSE REMEMBERS RADIO Issue #488
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April 9, 2008 [Wednesday]
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MID-AMERICA
CHICAGO - Former Clear Channel CEO Randy Michaels brings new live to Tribune Broadcasting as its new EVP/CEO. Randy lures three of his CC associates to unite with him at his new honcho post at Tribune. John Hogan CC's CEO tells us that Jerry Kersting CC's CFO, Marc Chase CC's SVP/Programming and Steve Gable CC's VP/Information Technology exit to join Michaels at Tribune. Kersting's CFO spot remains vacant. Jeff Rice CC's Radio VP/Finance moves on up to SVP/Finance & Accounting and covers Jerry's financial responsibilities. Randall Mays CC's President/CFO takes control of Kersting's role in CC's merger and acquisitions operations. Charlie Rahilly CEO of Premiere Radio Networks takes Kersting's role over Viero and RCS divisions. Gable's duties are now spread out amongst other current staff. A search is underway to replace Chase's SVP/Programming commitments. Sean Compton former CC head of programming moves on over to Tribune as SVP/Programming & Entertainment.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO - Withers Broadcasting buys 6 Clear Channel radio stations in the Marion-Carbondale, IL market: Sports WDDD-810, Country WDDD FM (107.3), Nostalgia WFRX-1300, Classic Rock WQUL FM (97.7), Rock WTAO FM (105.1) & Top 40 WZVA FM (103.5). Withers owns 27 radio stations in IL and MO. No price is given.
TRIVIA QUESTION: What Beach Boys singer dies in 1998.
EAST COAST
BRIDGEPORT, CT - John Labraca 20-year vet on Aurora Communications Talk WICC-600 exits morning drive. Tony Reno leaps over from mornings on Cox Talk WSTC-1400 Stamford, CT as his replacement.
NEW YORK - Phil Boyce VP of news/talk programming at Citadel talk WABC-770 NYC says WABC's 5.2 share 12+ in February is the highest in the station's history as a talker, with the No. 1 TSL in the market and cume of over 1.4 million. We felt we were having a great month due to Super Tuesday and all the breaking news, but the diary did not always reflect audience movement that quickly. Phil says PPM's sensitivity is great for our format, where breaking news can result in big spikes. WABC-770 ranks #3 overall and #1 in men 18+. Don Imus, Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin all come in at #3 for 12+. Sean Hannity is #4. Boyce adds, For eight hours straight, Rush, Sean and Mark all score in the mid- to upper-5-share range 12+. What great consistency.
WEST COAST
CUPERTINO, CA - Apple's iTunes Stores beats Wal-Mart as America's top music retailer. Apple quotes figures from the NPD Group's MusicWatch survey. Eddy Cue iTunes VP brags We launched iTunes less than five years ago, and it has now become the number one music retailer in the world. We are thrilled and would like to thank all of our customers for helping us to reach this incredible milestone. iTunes Stores sell more than 4 billion songs to over 50 million customers all around the globe. Market researcher NPD Group's MusicWatch survey reports that based on the amount of music sold in January & February 2008 iTunes is the top U.S. music retailer.
CASH BOX MAGAZINE
HOUSTON, TX - On Monday, April 7, 2008 I begin a weekly column in Cash Box magazine's Web site (www.cashboxmagazine.com) plus its new paper edition when it hits the stands. When you click the site, look at the 2nd line of links for Radio News. Each Monday, click Radio News and you'll find my latest radio, music and media news. Love to hear about your radio station's news. Send it to rosekkkj@earthlink.net. Please include your complete name, city & state, plus radio frequency. In the space below are some of the recent comments about my new Cash Box magazine Radio News column.
ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS MILESTONES
•1959 JOHNNY CASH records the Top 5 single I Got Stripes for Columbia on March 12th. •1962 OWEN PAUL MCGEE Scottish singer (UK single My Favourite Waste Of Time #3-1986) born on May 1st. •1975 EMMYLOU HARRIS's Hot Band debuts in San Francisco, CA on April 3rd. •1980 JASON DALYRIMPLE Soul For Real singer (Candy Rain #2-1995) born on May 10th.•1991 REBA MCENTIRE's Rumor Has It album certifies Platinum on April 1st. •2000 MICROSOFT violates U.S. antitrust laws on April 3rd with an oppressive thumb on its competitors.
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DARNELLA DUNHAM (Los Angeles, CA)
Congratulations! DARNELLA DUNHAM, Urban/Rhythmic/Gospel Editor, R&R (Radio & Records), 5055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CAGEORGE JAY [WEINBURG] (NYC, NY) Jim, Congratulations. I am very, very happy for you. You deserve it…and dadgumit, WE DESERVE YOU! It kind of reminds me the time I met Bob Hamilton and he asked me to do a weekly column for his Radio Magazine. It is a profound duty, I likened it somewhat to being a priest—in terms of credibility and dedication/devotion to what we are about. Best always, George Jay (www.georgejay.com)
JENNIFER VIHARO (Pittsboro, NJ) Jim...I’m so happy for you! Well it’s about time someone out there cashed in on YOU and the wealth of knowledge you have – spanning so many years when radio was at it’s best! I say bless ya m’boy! I for one am thrilled to death for you!!!!!!! Love Jen
DAN ROSEN (Tokyo-Kamakura, Japan) Hey Jim, Congrats! Now that you've hit the big time, don't dis me if I call! Best, Dan(ny)
JAYE ALBRIGHT (Bainbridge Island-WA) Congrats, Jim! It's wonderful to see your hard work and dedication to good info paying off!
DON LOGAN (Shreveport-Benton, LA) Congratulations Jim Rose: Cash Box will benefit from having you on board. But, DON'T overwork yourself. DON LOGAN (they used to call me Dandy) - Retired Radio Man/Songwriter/Singer
FRANK HALEY (Albuquerque, NM) Congratulations Jim, I hope they are paying you something, don't do it for free...you do way too much for free now... Frank (The Old Texan) Haley cjf Isa. 9:6 "When the sunshine of God's love meets the showers of our sorrow, the rainbow of promise appears."
ANDY WALDROP (Houston, TX) Looks good!!!
GARY DELAUNE (San Antonio, TX) I hope the Cash Box agreement means cash in the coffures for the Rose Garden. GD
BOB CROWLEY (DFW-Arlington, TX) Wow, Jim, This is great. I checked the column in Cashbox, and it looks beautiful. Hope there's some $$$ in it for you. Keep up the good work. Bob
WENDEL HULSE (Dallas-Grand Prairie, TX) Congratulations, Jim. I personally prefer your site (JRRR) but I am glad that others across the world will get to share in your knowledge and wisdom! Wendel Hulse
JOHN WESLEY DOWNEY (Houston-Sugar Land, TX) Jim, Congratulations on your Cash Box opportunity. I'm sure you'll do well. John Wesley Downey
BILLY THORMAN (Ft. Worth, TX) That's great!!!! If there's anything I can do to help you out let me know. I know a few people and wouldn't mind if you used my name to introduce yourself. All the best! Billy t
BLAKE LINDSAY (Dallas-Addison, TX) Jim, you well deserve this brand new outreach opportunity with Cash Box Radio. I am proud of you, and plenty pleased for you my friend. Blake Lindsay, Blazin' Blake Productions: Hearing is Believing! (www.blazinblake.com)
MIKE SCOTT (San Antonio, TX) Congratulations Jim! Glad to hear the good news. The new column looks really nice. Mike Scott, Senior Account Executive, Fox 29/My 35, KABB/KMYS San Antonio
JOHNNY SHANNON (San Antonio, TX) Well All RIGHT! Way to go, Jim. You're now in Cashbox, and up there among the other legendary writer/broadcasters who have spread the word in our biz over the years: Claude Hall, Bob Hamilton, John Rook, and now Jim Rose! It looks, and reads good... Congratulations, my friend. Johnny
HAROLD GUNN (Houston, TX) Jim, All my best wishes for success with the new gig. Cash Box has been around almost as long as you have. Harold
RON SELDEN (Palestine, TX) Really cool, Jim!!!! Congratulatons on a well-deserved gig. Ron
JOHN HALE (Austin-Cedar Park, TX) Jim, Congratulations on the new gig! It couldn't happen to a better person, nor is there anyone out there who knows more about the comings and goings in radio than you. I suspect you'll be moving uptown any day now! John Hale
JOHN JAKSHA (Houston, TX) Hey, hey, hey!!! Big fat congratulations to my buddy Jim...well deserved...it's about time...the radio man finally gets deserved recognition, and I hope some $$$! -JJ
RAY WHITWORTH (Ft. Worth-Arlington, TX) congratulations my young friend. No one is more deserving than you. age is a number the soul is ageless..enjoy youngster. Ray
TRIVIA ANSWER: Carl Wilson guitar picker with the Beach Boys dies at 51 of lung cancer on Friday, February 6, 1998.
HONORE DE BALZAC (1799-1850) I am a galley slave to pen and ink.
Jim Rose and Tejas
Houston, Texas États-Unis
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