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Here's The Bit That Got Them Fired

It may be uncomfortable to listen to, as it should be. Cumulus' "The Ticket" in New Orleans posted the audio from the Atlanta morning team -- "Mayhem in the AM" -- mocking Steve Gleason. It's hard to understand how the hosts made the decision to allow this to happen. How does anyone get to a point where they believe making fun of someone suffering from any horrible disease is humorous? If you were the General Manager and this happened at your station, what would you have done? LISTEN.

Clear Channel Creates New Political Position

Today Clear Channel announced the hiring of political strategist and lawyer Nathan Daschle as Executive VP for Political Strategy. It's a newly created position in which Daschle will focus on bringing political dollars to Clear Channel. He'll report directly to John Hogan. Daschle joins Clear Channel from Ruck.us, a social network that connects politically like-minded people so they can share ideas and take action, where he is founder and CEO.

How Much Music Should You Play?

(By Randy Lane) This question comes up a lot. PPM conventional wisdom is that radio stations have to play more music in all dayparts, including 6 a.m.-10 a.m., to win. This view is valid in many marketing situations, yet not all.

After 19 Years Mike Addams Is Retiring

Greater Media Boston announced that WMJX-FM morning host Mike Addams will officially retire Friday, June 28. Addams joined the station in 1994. Prior to that, he worked at WODS-FM, WZOU-FM, WHDH-AM, WROR-FM, and WRK0-AM.

Radio Wayne Nominations Open

The 21st Radio Wayne awards, honoring radio superstars whose dedication and enthusiasm for radio separate them from the pack, will be presented at the 2013 Radio Show in Orlando, at the Advertiser Luncheon on Wednesday, September 18. Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads stated, "For more than two decades we've made a point to recognize the best of the best in our industry. Not just to provide much needed encouragement and recognition, but to raise the bar each and every year to elevate our industry as a whole." Make your nomination HERE

Hendrie Signs With WYD Media Management

Phil Hendrie has signed a new national syndication deal with Ron Hartenbaum's WYM Media Management. He'll also get a new time slot, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET, beginning June 25. WYM Media Management is handling affiliate sales and Dial Global is managing advertising sales and satellite distribution.

McConnell Partners With ACM In New Talent Venture

Veteran talent agents Marc Guss and Phil Sutfin, co-founders of talent management company ACM, have partnered with John McConnell (pictured) to launch ACM Broadcast. The goal of the new company is to create a business environment where talent strategize on using radio and other audio broadcast platforms as the foundation to build their brand.

The Most Influential Women in Radio

The latest issue of Radio Ink is out and Greater Media's Heidi Raphael is on our cover. Inside the issue, The Most Influential Women in radio, ranging from superstar Market Managers to company CEO's share their success secrets and advice on what it's going to take to succeed in the radio industry over the next several years. This is truly a special issue. To order your copy, call 561-655-8778 or click HERE.

Czechowski Replaces Pilat At KIIS-FM L.A.

Clear Channel Los Angeles announced the appointment of music industry veteran, Beata Czechowski, to Assistant PD and Music Director at 102.7 KIIS-FM, effective July 8. Czechowski will replace Julie Pilat, who is expected to announce her next project shortly.

Harvey Kojan Joins Galaxy Communications

Kojan will join Galaxy as Brand Manager for TK99 (WTKW/WTKV) in Syracuse, July 10. Kojan has been on the air in Albany, Buffalo, and Houston. He was the AOR Editor of Radio and Records for six years and has spent the past 20 years programming Classic Rock radio mainly at the legendary WNOR in Norfolk and also in Baltimore for four years.

Clear Channel Flips To MY-FM In Chicago

This morning, Clear Channel announced the flip to 93.9 MY FM on WLIT-FM. Ryan Seacrest introduced the new station to listeners. The music format will be a variety of hits from the 1980s through today. Artists will include P!nk, Bon Jovi, and Kelly Clarkson. A new programming line-up with local on-air personalities will be announced later this month. The format was tweaked from an AC to a Hot AC.

Kassof Says Heritage Huge To Country Fans

Research from Mark Kassof & Co. says heritage – even more than the sound of the music – is the single biggest reason listeners give for preferring country music on radio. Kassof says 19 percent of 18-64’s say country is their favorite kind of music to listen to on radio because they were “born and raised” listening to it.

SEND US YOUR BLAST FROM THE PAST

Our "Blast From The Past" page in Radio Ink is our most popular page. We love your old photos. In every issue we include a classic photograph of old radio studios, dated radio equipment or weird looking station vehicles on remote. It's a great way to take a glance at how far the radio industry has come in technology Send your favorite radio memory to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.

Do You Have Pride in Your Ride?

We've received some awesome photos from all over the country as we fill our photo gallery with radio station marketing machines. As they come in, so do the comments, "We have the best in the country, there is no doubt." Here's a great shot sent in by Creative Director Josh Hamel from Mountain Wireless in Maine for classic rock 93.5. Pictured in the passenger side is drive time DJ Steve Colella. Send your pictures along with what market and company you are from, to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.

(SALES) Rise Above The Clutter

(By Sean Luce) Off to the firing squad I go. Yes, I am guilty! I do not write enough thank you notes. A thank you note is so much more than sending a simple acknowledgement. George Bush 41 attributed his presidency to writing personal thank you notes. He would always write something special in the note that would let the recipient know it was personally written by him.

(SOCIAL) Showcase Your Social Media

(By Loyd Ford) It is always good to have a roadmap or a GPS and a plan when you get in the car and go on a trip. A sound strategy if you want to reach your goal or destination successfully. The same has been true for great radio stations for years.

(TALENT) Another Lousy Rumor

(By Ron Robinson) There are at least two ugly and vicious, but unconnected, rumors going around. One of these is that a video exists of Toronto’s mayor, Rob Ford, smoking crack with Somalian drug lords. The other is the contention -- from senior radio leadership -- that management has no responsibility to develop on-air or creative talent.

How Bruce Gilbert Got Into Radio

(By Lisa Miller) I first met Bruce at an NAB convention in Dallas. He had heard my name bandied about the halls of Susquehanna after I had finished a renewal for a client who had a long and successful run at one of their stations. After hearing my name next to several spicy four- and-five letter words in reference to my negotiations, Bruce must have thought I was a raving lunatic.

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(SALES) Managing “The Vital Few”

(By Wayne Ens) A search on the Internet attributes the famous quote “Your only sustainable competitive advantage is to learn faster than the competition” to more than a dozen well-known business or marketing “gurus.” Regardless of who originated the now-ubiquitous quote, the best sales managers have embraced the principal and have made training one of the cornerstones of their success.

(SALES) It’s Not Free!

(By Rob Adair) Many years ago, three months into my first GM job, the owner of the radio station flew in for a visit. We were in my office and we were reviewing some recent advertising orders. There were two of them that included a few of (what I then called) “no-charges.” He asked me the following question, “What does it cost you to put a commercial on the radio station?”

(DIGITAL) Hire A Digital-Only Sales Rep

(By Stephen Warley) There is a great debate going on in radio sales: Should radio stations hire digital-only sales reps or train their existing broadcast reps to sell more digital advertising? If you ask the local digital advertising research firm Borrell Associates, they’ll tell you that you should absolutely hire a digital-only sales rep.

Why I Became a Radio Station Owner

John Caracciolo started out in the radio business on the engineering side. He had great mentoring along the way, a deep love for radio and the drive to be successful. Today, he owns nine radio stations, five in Florida and four on Long Island, including heritage Rocker WRCN, under the company name JVC Media. Caracciolo is living the radio dream and loving every minute of it. One of his goals is to "make radio local and community friendly once again." And, he's not the kind to sit in a corner office barking orders at employees down the hall. He's on the street with his people and his clients. Caracciolo has an upbeat attitude and enthusiasm for radio that would make anyone feel radio is booming and has only blue skies ahead. We wanted to bring you his story. Here's our interview with the President/CEO of the JVC Broadcasting Company John Caracciolo.

Bob Hamilton

(By Buzz Knight) Bob Hamilton is a man with legendary stripes and a tremendous wealth of knowledge ready to help your organization improve. Hamilton started in radio in 1963 at WBCB in Levittown, PA. The journey would take him across the country and would put him in a position to make a big difference at many radio properties.

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Freedom of Speech Or Ratings Tampering?

Arbitron has sent out a notice to subscribers about a situation in Kansas City involving the website www.listenlonger.com that may have been set up to affect the ratings in May. The unidentified owners of the website are aggressively seeking PPM users so they can make an impact on ratings by contacting them. "If you know someone carrying a PPM, LET US KNOW using the form at the top-right of this page." The website tells listeners to sign up for "Get My Perks" because the station makes money off the program. Entercom stations use the Get My Perks program.