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There’s no hiding — Nielsen says nearly all media lost ground in the first half. Radio was down during the first
two quarters of the year but numbers indicate it had plenty of company. Overall U.S. advertising spending dropped
15% compared to a year ago. That translates to $10 billion fewer dollars being allocated. Nielsen data shows cable
television was the only medium not producing a revenue decline. Even the internet was down, although by a very modest
1%. There is also some good news for Radio One-owned TV One. Nielsen says African American-targeted television
continues to grow, increasing 14% in the first six months.
Cutbacks and bankruptcies can’t unseat auto as the biggest advertising category. Radio Advertising Bureau stats
state the medium lost half its automotive dollars but Nielsen data shows — that overall — car companies cut spending by
about a third (-31%) in the first half. Yet their $3.7 billion in advertising was by far the largest of any category. Auto dealers
slashed budgets 26%. The second-biggest category was fast food restaurants, whose $2.2 billion total was up 5% over
a year ago. Pharmaceutical ads declined 11%, wireless and motion picture ads were both up less than 2%. Nielsen VP
Annie Touliatos says, ““What’s interesting is that we’re not just seeing a rise in spending for recession-friendly products
like fast food restaurants.” Nielsen’s data shows other growing categories include mobile hardware (+104%), cable TV
(+62%) and websites (+47%). “These advertisers see potential for their products despite our stressed economy and are
leveraging advertising to drive their success,” says Toulous. Citadel’s Farid Suleman leaves a prepackaged bankruptcy on the table. The company failed to pay a $2 million
interest payment due two weeks ago, and Suleman tells the Wall Street Journal he is negotiating with Citadel’s
debtholders about “what the next step should be.” The company has until September 15 to make the payment without
triggering a default. So far this year Citadel has twice restructured the terms of its debt, each time resulting in terms
more difficult to meet. Under the current structure the company faces an even higher set of requirements beginning next
January 15 which it recently warned shareholders “will be difficult to meet.” Suleman tells the Journal, “All options are on
the table.” That includes a pre-packaged Chapter 11 reorganization, which would help wipe away some of the company’s
$2 billion in debt. Other options may include another amendment to their agreement with lenders or selling some assets.
Three months ago Citadel enlisted financial advisory firm Lazard Freres & Co. to help it sort through its financial options.
Firefighters make progress and go on offense atop Mt. Wilson. As the flames marched up the mountain from two
directions toward the 18 FM towers and other infrastructure on the peak, the U.S. Forest Service has changed battle
strategies. Crews set controlled back fires and dug firelines along the 5,700 peak to limit the spread and eat some of the
fuel that the main fire would need to progress. U.S. Forest Service commander Mike Dietrich told reporters last night, “We
have been 150 and 175 firefighters in place. We have a lot of prep work going and pre-treating with retardant and foam.”
Los Angeles County Fire Department crews made it up the five-mile Mt. Wilson Road dodging falling rocks with trucks and
special equipment to coat the transmitter buildings and tower bases with a flame-resistant gel. The massive Martin Mars
air tanker, also known as a Super Scooper, dropped 7,500 gallons of water careful not to hit the towers. But last night the
fire was a half mile from some structures and there were projections it could reach some transmitters overnight. Dietrich
noted, “The fire is moving toward Mt. Wilson from the north and the west.” CBS Radio was taking no chances. CBS late
yesterday flipped “Jack FM” KCBS-FM (93.1), “The Wave” KTWV (94.7) and “K-Earth 101” KRTH (101.1) to the backup
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transmitter site of sister KROQ (106.7) in the Verdugo Hills above Pasadena. Market manager Ed Krampf says, “We
didn’t want to lose our ability to turn-off the main facilities.” He tells Inside Radio their facilities have some minor damage,
but remains hopeful firefighters will be able to keep the flames at bay. Clear Channel market manager Greg Ashlock says
their FMs will use Mt. Wilson as long as they can. The good news is they’ve suffered no damage. The weather helped
firefighters increase control of the fire to 22% yesterday although 128,000 acres have burned. While gaining ground,
Dietrich adds, “I don’t believe we’ve totally turned the corner.”
Arbitron suspends calling PPM panelists in L.A.’s evacuation zone. Operators are monitoring the changing
evacuation area and Arbitron has stopped calling respondents in pockets where fires have forced people to leave their
homes. “Calling will resume once the evacuation has been lifted,” says spokeswoman Jessica Benbow. She says panel
relations communications continues as normal in the rest of the Los Angeles market. Arbitron is also monitoring PPM intab rate. So far there’s been no reason to be concerned ratings will be impacted. Benbow says the company’s encoding
operations, panel relations and credited listening departments have been meeting several times a day to monitor any
anomalies and to prepare if action is necessary. Arbitron’s engineers are also working with stations to ensure back-up
signals will be encoded for PPM.
FCC relaxes several rules to help L.A. stations. The federal government has taken its hits for disaster response over
the last several years, but the FCC has been one agency that’s earned high marks. The Media Bureau announced several
proactive procedures to help Los Angeles stations facing wildfire threats remain on the air. The FCC says AM stations
airing emergency information can stick with full daytime power “based on the licensee’s good faith determination that such
operations are necessary to the safety of life or property or where dangerous conditions of a general nature exist.” The
caveat is the station must stay commercial-free and alert the Commission within 48 hours. The agency also relaxes its
rules for stations knocked off the air. Stations will also be able to informally file Special Temporary Authority requests by
email or letter if they need to make on-the-fly changes to their facilities. Provided the FCC is notified within 24 hours,
stations will be allowed to erect temporary antennas without prior authorization.
Clear Channel donates airtime to national emergency preparedness campaign. As Los Angeles residents cope
with wildfires, others around the country know September and October are typically active months for hurricanes. Clear
Channel Radio has produced customized radio spots for all areas of the country to make listeners aware of the need to
plan, prepare and stay informed in the event of emergencies. The regional PSAs highlight potential disasters such as
forest fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, power outages and storms and will air through Thanksgiving.
The Weather Channel’s radio forecast is for change. Sources tell Inside Radio that as of Next January Westwood
One will have The Weather Channel Radio Network syndication rights. TWC has been with Dial Global but the network
dropped out of the bidding when numbers grew larger than it was willing to pay. Insiders say Westwood One’s deal
included a “very substantial” increase in what will be paid to TWC with guaranteed increases over the three-year life of the
contract. The deal is said to include additional inventory to allow TWC parent NBC Universal to promote its larger platform
ranging from the new fall TV season to its cable networks. The Weather Channel Radio Network clears on more than 700
stations. It fills a Westwood One vacancy created in April. That’s when Accu-Weather — after six years with Westwood
One — returned to United Stations Radio Networks. It’s a legacy deal for Westwood One, which has a long history with
NBC — including founder Norm Pattiz’s 1987 $50 million purchase of the NBC Radio Network. But one insider worries, “It
seems like a more emotional than sound business decision.” It has been a year of flux for Westwood One, which recently
completed a financial restructuring and buyout by the private equity firm The Gores Group. The network is working on new
contracts with the NHL, CNN, Dennis Miller and the Grammys. It’s also struck a deal with the NFL that includes sizable
payment guarantees, although one ad seller notes sports sales are lagging this year. www.InsideRadio.com
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Alabama group seeks Chapter 11 protection from its lenders. Bluewater Broadcasting’s five Montgomery
stations remain on the air while the company’s financial squeeze is reorganized. Fort Lauderdale-based Landmark
Bank demanded full repayment of its $4.5 million loan to Bluewater last month after an appraiser valued the cluster at
$3.73 million. When Bluewater didn’t comply, Landmark threatened to take it to court so Bluewater sought bankruptcy
protection. Its trouble may have brewing for sometime. The cluster faces $439,000 in unpaid royalties to SESAC, BMI
and ASCAP. Court documents show the company owes more than $10 million to creditors including private equity firm
Alta Communications, which helped Scott McQueen and Rick Peters form the company five years ago with the mission to
consolidate small Southeast markets. Now Bluewater appears to be considering selling some or all of the stations. It has
hired an independent appraiser to assess the value of the cluster, which includes “Bama Country 98.9” WBAM-FM, oldies
“Q-96.1” WQKS-FM, urban “97.9 Jamz” WJWZ and news/talk WACV (1170) — which it simulcasts on WMRK-FM (107.9)
under a local marketing agreement with Alexander Broadcasting Company.
Sean Hannity’s “Freedom Radio” to air on Sirius XM Radio. The Premiere Radio Networks talk host is no stranger to
satellite radio listeners. His show already airs on both Sirius and XM Radio’s conservative talk channels which will turn
programming over to him Labor Day for a one-day broadcast of interviews and artist performances recorded over the last
month during Hannity’s “Freedom Concerts.” The shows raise scholarship money for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship
Fund, which helps children of killed or wounded military personnel. Hannity says, “I’ve come back from each city more
energized and proud of what we’re doing.” Since the concert series began in 2003 Hannity has raised more than $2.5
million. This year’s shows featured Billy Ray Cyrus, The Charlie Daniels Band, Michael W. Smith and Lee Greenwood.
Nasdaq warns SBS over its board of directors composition. Spanish Broadcasting System says it has received a
letter indicating the company’s no longer in compliance with Nasdaq’s rule that a company’s audit committee have at least
three independent directors. SBS fell out of compliance last month when board member Antonio Fernandez voluntarily
resigned. The company has until the next annual shareholders’ meeting or next August to meet Nasdaq guidelines. SBS
says it is in the process of searching for a new candidate to serve on the board and it should easily meet that deadline.
Inside Radio News Ticker…San Diego FM goes staff-free…Rhythmic CHR remains the format at M.E. Mayans-owned
XHMORE however the Tijuana-licensed station that penetrates San Diego will do so without on-air personalities. Chris
Loos (mornings), Vanya (afternoons) and promotion manager Jeanice Lee are among those departing. Among persons
6+ in July (PPM), XHMORE ranked 19th (2.3)…Alabama station hit with $19,000 fine...Opp Educational Broadcasting
Foundation’ gospel WJIF, Opp (91.9) didn’t have operational EAS equipment or conduct routine tests. The FCC says
it also didn’t respond to requests seeking more information...Layoffs hit Iowa Public Radio…As IPR indicated three
months ago nine cuts are implemented. Among those exiting are late-night host and 37-year station veteran Bob Dorr. Other positions will go unfilled. IPR consolidated the operation of three stations which CEO Mary Grace Herrington says
resulted in redundancies. IPR’s goal is to depend less on public funding.
People Moves, News & Notes —
Two-year “Kiss-FM” WKSC, Chicago night talent Jill “Silly Jilly” Osterman departis the Clear Channel CHR to join
CBS Radio, Houston’s similarly-formatted “Hot” KKHH...Former Direct Marketing Results SVP of marketing strategy
Rob Klemm joins Point-To-Point Marketing as VP...Alpha Broadcasting, Portland appoints Chuck Hall controller and
Tim McNamara director of event sales and marketing...Urban AC “Mojo 100.3” WMOJ and Urban “The Wiz” WIZF PD
Terrence “BT” Bibb exits the Radio One-owned Cincinnati stations…Ando Media names Mark Rosenthal director of
product sales and marketing and Paul Liberman director of data and analytics. Rosenthal most recently was WBCN,
Boston’s GSM; prior to that he was GSM of Boston’s WBIX. Liberman formerly was VistaPrint USA’s Segment marketing
manager…DG FastChannel promotes EVP Neil Nguyen to president/COO. Scott Ginsburg continues as chairman/
CEO…There are more “People Moves” at www.InsideRadio.com.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
SUMMER ph1 2009 ArbitrENDS
Hartford-New Britain-Middletown, CT (#50)
CBS Radio siblings “Lite 100.5” (+.6, #1) and “Hot” (-1.7, #2)
exchange places; Clear Channel’s “Country 92.5” (#4) gains
seven-tenths. Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
13
15
16
17
18
18
18
21
22
22
22
Station
Format
WRCH
soft AC
WZMX
rhy. CHR
WTIC
news/talk
WWYZ
country
WDRC-F oldies
WTIC-F
modern AC
WHCN
classic hits
WKSS
CHR
WCCC-F rock
WMRQ-F+ modern rock
WPLR
rock
WDRC
talk
WAQY
classic rock
WRYM
tropical
WKCI-F
CHR
WLAT
tropical
WFAN
sports
WMAS-F AC
WPOP
sports
WYBC-F** urban AC
WPKX
country
WCBS
news
WNEZ
romantica
WEEI-F
sports
Owner/LMA
CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio
Clear Channel
Buckley
CBS Radio
Clear Channel
Clear Channel
Marlin
Red Wolf
Cox Radio
Buckley
Saga
Eight Forty
Clear Channel
A.F. Gois
CBS Radio
Citadel
Clear Channel
Yale
Clear Channel
CBS Radio
A.F. Gois
Entercom
Spr
8.3
9.6
7.4
6.1
5.3
6.0
5.3
4.7
3.2
2.4
2.1
1.8
1.9
1.6
1.3
0.9
1.0
1.1
0.9
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
M/J/J
8.9
7.9
7.1
6.8
5.5
5.1
5.1
4.6
3.5
2.5
2.2
2.1
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.5
Richmond, VA (#54)
With a full-share increase Clear Channel’s WRVA (#2) leapfrogs AC sibling “Lite 98” (-0.6, #3). Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
15
17
18
18
18
Station
WKJS*
WRVA
WTVR-F
WKHK
WBTJ
WCDX
WRVQ
WPZZ
WWLB
WKLR
WBBT-F
WRXL
WMXB
WDYL
WLFV
WRNL
WAFX
WCLM
WZEZ
WXGI
Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY (#52)
Strengthening their positions are Entercom CHR “Kiss”
(+1.1, #3) and Regent-owned WBLK (+0.9, #4). Rank
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
10
11
11
13
14
14
14
17
18
18
20
21
21
21
21
21
26
Station
WYRK
WBEN
WKSE
WBLK
WGRF
WJYE
WTSS
WBUF
WHTT-F+
WEDG
WGR
WLKK
CKEY
WXRL
WWWS
WWKB
CFZM
CHTZ
WDCX-F
CILQ
WECK
WHLD
WLVL
WUFO
CFNY
CHUM-F
Format
Owner/LMA
country
Regent
news/talk
Entercom
CHR
Entercom
urban
Regent
classic rock Citadel
soft AC
Regent
hot AC
Entercom
adult hits
Regent
AC
Citadel
rock
Citadel
sports
Entercom
classic rock Entercom
rhy. CHR
Niagara
country
Dome
urban oldies Entercom
talk
Entercom
standards
MZ Media, Inc.
rock
Groupe Astral
relig/c. Christ Crawford
classic rock Corus
talk/sports
Culver
Black gospel Excel Radio
talk/sports
Culver
Blk gos/urb ACSheridan
modern rock Corus
hot AC
CTV Globe
Spr
10.3
9.6
7.3
6.6
6.1
5.6
4.5
4.7
4.2
4.2
3.3
2.7
2.5
1.5
1.5
1.3
1.6
1.4
0.9
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.4
M/J/J
10.4
9.4
8.4
7.5
6.5
5.9
5.2
4.2
4.2
3.8
2.7
2.7
2.5
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.2
1.1
1.1
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.4
Format
urban AC
news/talk
AC
country
urban
urban
CHR
Black gospel
adult hits
classic rock
oldies
modern rock
hot AC
modern rock
country
sports
classic hits
urb old/talk
standards
sports
Owner/LMA
Radio One
Clear Channel
Clear Channel
Cox Radio
Clear Channel
Radio One
Clear Channel
Radio One
Main Line
Cox Radio
Main Line
Clear Channel
Cox Radio
Cox Radio
Main Line
Clear Channel
Saga
World Media
Hoffman
Red Zebra
Spr
9.7
7.2
8.5
7.8
7.1
6.2
5.6
5.0
4.3
3.7
2.8
3.3
2.1
1.9
1.6
1.1
0.4
0.6
0.5
0.4
M/J/J
9.9
8.2
7.9
7.3
7.0
6.2
5.5
5.3
4.2
3.6
3.5
3.4
2.1
1.8
1.2
1.2
0.7
0.5
0.5
0.5
*Simulcast: WKJS/WKJM.
**WYBC-FM has a JSA with Cox Media.
+Recent changes from the M-Street database: WMRQ-FM changed calls
from WURH in May.
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New Orleans, LA (#55)
Entercom CHR “B-97” (#7) increases by one-half share
while Citadel rhythmic CHR “Power” (#9) is down by that
amount. Rank
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12
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16
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18
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22
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22
Station
WQUE-F
WYLD-F
WWL*
WRNO-F
WNOE-F
WLMG
WEZB
WKBU
KKND
KMEZ
KYRK
WTIX-F
WMTI
WDVW
WYLD
WBOK
WPRF
WIST
WWWL
KGLA
KLRZ*
WODT
WFMF
WYNK-F
Format
Owner/LMA
urban
Clear Channel
urban AC
Clear Channel
news/talk
Entercom
talk
Clear Channel
country
Clear Channel
AC
Entercom
CHR
Entercom
classic rock Entercom
rhy. CHR
Citadel
urban AC
Citadel
rock
Clear Channel
oldies
Fleur De Lis
oldies
Citadel
hot AC
Citadel
Black gospel Clear Channel
talk
Bakewell
Black gospel Southwest
standards/talk GHB
sports
Entercom
Span. hits
Crocodile
ethnic
Coastal
Black gospel Clear Channel
CHR
Clear Channel
country
Clear Channel
Spr
12.1
11.4
7.2
6.7
6.2
6.3
4.8
4.3
4.6
3.7
2.8
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.7
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
**
M/J/J
12.0
11.6
7.2
6.8
6.5
6.2
5.3
4.7
4.1
3.9
2.7
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.5
1.1
1.1
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.4
*Simulcasts: KLRZ/KLEB. WWL-AM/FM.
+Recent changes from the M-Street database: WHTT-FM flips to cl hits
in August.
12+ AQH Shares, Mon-Sun, 6 am to midnight.
May not be quoted or reproduced without prior written permission from Arbitron. Copyright 2009. Formats of stations listed reflect the analysis and groupings of M Street
Corp. and may differ from the station’s opinions or interpretations. Complete Ratings are reported daily online at www.StationRatings.com. Ratings are reported at 5pm daily.
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EMPLOYMENT
:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR - DETROIT
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SALES MANAGER
WXYT 97.1 The Ticket, the country’s #1 sports station is looking
for a Program Director. This person is responsible for helping
shape the strategic direction of programming, and providing
listeners with the highest quality talk and entertainment!
Five years radio/programming experience required.
Get more details online at www.insideradio.com.
Great income potential, benefits and 401(k).
Equal Opportunity Employer. Send your
cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]
No phone calls, please!
:
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Classic Rock Station WZOW in
South Bend, IN is looking for
a Sales Manager. Applicants
should have a successful history
of managing local and national
radio sales, hiring, training,
executing promotional plans and
working with programmers.
GENERAL SALES MANAGER - SOUTHEAST
Spectacular Southeast market, always in the top ten of places
to live and retire. Four dynamic FM stations, beautiful offices and
studios and the tools you need to get the job done. You must be
motivated, upbeat, excited about the business, and willing to take
on a difficult task with a good attitude. You must be willing to learn
as you may take over from the existing Market Manager when you
have proven yourself. Send Resumé, references, and anything else
we may need to make our decision to: [email protected]
3 years management experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Imagine leading the most powerful radio cluster in the
most powerful city in the world!
Are you a sales leader interested in conquering all challenges with
the best products and people available? We have a 9 station sales
management position available in the Nation’s Capitol.
Do you have the talent to maximize it?
Clear Channel Radio seeks a Director of Sales for:
• Wash DC: WASH FM, WBIG FM, HOT 99.5 FM, WMZQ FM, WWDC FM
• Baltimore: WPOC FM, WQSR FM, WCHH FM, WCAO AM
See our ad at www.insideradio.com for details. If you qualify,
send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Clear Channel Radio is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates should
send cover letter/resume to:
[email protected]
Please put “Management
Position” in the subject line. EOE
PAMAL BROADCASTING
Are you a leader that is
looking to take that next step
in your career? As a Top 10
family owned radio group,
we recruit, train, and develop
tomorrow’s leaders.
We’re looking for our next
General Manager & leader
of our 6-station cluster in New
York’s Capital Region, Albany, NY.
Pamal operates leading clusters
throughout NY, VT & FL.
Visit www.pamal.com
Tell us why you’re up to the
challenge! [email protected]
or fax to HR @ 518-786-6733.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
INSIDE RADIO STOCKS
Dow close from Tuesday 9/1/09 9310.60 down 185.68
Nasdaq 1968.89 down 40.17 S&P 500 998.04 down 22.58
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Arbitron
17.64
Beasley
3.44
CBS
9.88
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0.06
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Corus
13.49
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1.25
Disney
25.68
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0.64
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4.36
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1.12
Fisher
19.59
Global Traffic 4.04
Grupo Radio 8.23
Journal
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