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CBS sees indecency victory as an “important win” for broadcasting. Janet Jackson’s 2004 Super Bowl “wardrobe
malfunction” led to stepped-up indecency enforcement from the FCC. CBS paid the $550,000 fine but appealed to the
U.S. Circuit Court in Philadelphia, which ruled yesterday the FCC “acted arbitrarily and capriciously” for issuing a fine for
an unexpected, fleeting flash of nudity. The three-judge panel decides the FCC changed its policy retroactively without
warning. Chief Judge Anthony Scirica explains “The FCC may change its policies without judicial second-guessing.
But it cannot change a well-established course of action without supplying notice of and a reasoned explanation for its
policy departure.” CBS calls the decision an “important win for the entire broadcasting industry” and says it hopes the
ruling will “lead the FCC to return to the policy of restrained indecency enforcement it followed for decades.” But the
Parents Television Council says it “borders on judicial stupidity” and is urging Congress to give the FCC more power to
enforce indecency rules. It’s the FCC’s second setback — last year the Second Circuit in New York reached a similar
conclusion. The FCC has appealed that decision to the Supreme Court, which is expected to hear the case in the Fall.
NAB spokesman Dennis Wharton says “We’re pleased the courts are providing badly-needed clarity on efforts to regulate
broadcast content.” Progress & Freedom Foundation president Ken Ferree, a former Media Bureau chief, agrees, adding
it’s time to read the writing on the wall, “The courts are not going to allow the FCC to play the role of media super nanny.”
Indecency waters may’ve just become even murkier. Washington attorney John Garziglia calls the lengthy Super Bowl
ruling one of the most ponderous, legally-obtuse indecency decisions he’s have ever read. “Many of the 102 pages trek
through various FCC indecency decisions without adding much more light to the subject of what is actionably indecent,”
says Garziglia. “This case is one more indication that the Commission’s indecency enforcement efforts may be crumbling.”
The big challenge will come in the next Supreme Court term when the nine justices take up indecency enforcement for
the first time in 30 years. In the meantime, Garziglia tells Inside Radio caution is the best strategy. He says “Despite the
questionable legality of the Commission’s indecency enforcement, broadcasters need to keep their delay boxes humming,
lest a fleeting, unintentional, indecency cost many thousands of dollars in fines and legal fees.”
Rivals no more: Sean Hannity’s new co-syndication deal seen as a template. Inside Radio hinted weeks ago Hannity
would split his syndication between Citadel’s ABC Radio Networks and Clear Channel’s Premiere Radio Networks. What’s
also noteworthy is the fact it may be just the tip of the iceberg. In a joint statement the two companies say “Going forward,
Premiere Radio and ABC Radio will strategically join forces in special cases.” Citadel CEO Farid Suleman says “This
new partnership is groundbreaking in the syndicated programming arena.” Insiders say Suleman approached Clear
Channel Radio CEO John Hogan in April about working together. The outline of the deal was quickly
developed, while specifics were worked out. His motivation was to share the risk and spread the
opportunities associated with a high-value talent. ABC spokesman Omar Thompson says “We
wanted to protect profitability and revenue associated with the Hannity show. The bulk of
revenues for us is on the local level.” Thompson says “It’s a very unique time in the market,
so we are very open and willing to look at different solutions.” Westwood One CEO Tom
Beusse says those “odd times” can lead to “strange bedfellows” but predicts “You’re going
to see more partnerships and working together.” He tells Inside Radio the coziness
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isn’t limited to ABC Radio and Premiere. “We’re even more independent, we don’t own any stations, so I think you can
look forward to us partnering with either or both of them.” Beusse says that could include content development as well as
ad sales and syndication.
Hannity: “This deal is truly a dream come true.” People close to Sean Hannity say his biggest dilemma was taking his
show to the next level, without burning bridges with those who got him this far. By striking a deal with both ABC Radio
and Premiere, he was able to find an innovative way to do so. Under the terms of the agreement, Citadel will continue to
distribute Hannity’s show to stations it owns while Premiere will syndicate to Clear Channel stations and the rest of the
industry. In late-December, advertising sales duties will transfer from ABC Radio to Premiere. Hannity says “If anybody
told me in 1987 when I began my radio journey I would be in this historic partnership with the two best syndication
companies in radio, I would never have believed them.” The five-year contract begins December 28 and will pay Hannity a
reported $100 million plus a portion of the show’s revenues.
Latest HD Radio upgrade — cordless. It’s hard to get excited about development of a cord-free receiver in the iPod era,
nevertheless it is a step forward for HD Radio. Coby next month will release a pair of new receivers including the HDR700 portable unit (which also play MP3s) that will sell for $149 — the lowest-price to date. The other unit is a sleek-looking
brushed aluminum receiver that sells for $99. The radios debut in the midst of HD Digital Radio Alliance’s $57 million, 13week marketing blitz across more than 700 stations urging listeners to “upgrade” to HD. Meanwhile, one alert Inside Radio
reader points out a Sony unit is selling for $50 on Amazon.com, thanks to a $50 rebate.
Milestone: New York gets its final diary-based ratings report. The Spring survey is the last based on diary data
collection as the market transitions to PPM. Same is true for Los Angeles and Chicago later this week. Emmis’ urban AC
“Kiss” WRKS was #1 among 12+, 25-54 and 35-54 demos. It also does surprisingly well (#3) among 18-49s. PD Ebro
Darden says “After 25 years of Kiss dominance in the diary, it is a fitting way to close the history books.” Clear Channel
AC “Lite FM” WLTW dropped from first to third, behind clustermate CHR “Z-100” WHTZ. The book also marks the first
anniversary of the return of classic hits WCBS-FM. It comes in tied for #10. In Long Island’s final diary-based report,
Clear Channel AC WALK-FM kept its perennial place at the top. Read all the latest ratings numbers on Page 4.
Minority Media & Telecommunications Council plots “road map” for diversity. The group has formulated a proposal
to “show how present-day race discrimination and the extensive lingering consequences of segregation can entirely be
swept out of” radio and other industries. “The Road Map for Telecommunications Policy” arrives in time for this week’s
annual “Access to Capital Conference” in Washington, D.C. Among the MMTC’s recommendations are to restore the
tax certificate policy in an effort to grow minority broadcast ownership. MMTC says the tax certificate, which ended in
1995, “did more to advance minority broadcast ownership than any other policy in the history of the Commission.” When
it comes to advertising, the MMTC wants to authorize the Federal Trade Commission to prohibit racial discrimination in
spots, saying advertisers “routinely” discriminate against minority-owned radio stations. The proposal also includes a
recommendation to hire more minority employees and collect data on EEO, transactions and advertising.
MMTC urges PPM review. The Minority Media & Telecommunications Council is asking the FCC to explore PPM’s impact
on minority listening by conducting a “fact-finding inquiry” on PPM. In its new “Road Map” report, MMTC writes that PPM
“under-samples minorities.” The report goes on to explain that “unlike the traditional diary method it is replacing, PPM
contains no implicit or explicit specific measure of listener loyalty to particular stations — a critical oversight since minority
consumers tend to be considerably more brand loyal than other consumers.” MMTC stressed the importance of PPM
because of valuable advertising dollars at stake, adding that without fixing PPM issues “The nationwide rollout of PPM
would decrease minority radio stations’ annual revenues by as much as $500 million.”
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Despite a tough economy XM adds 322,000 subscribers in second quarter. Fears a looming recession could soften
sales of a $13-a-month radio service have been dampened somewhat, as XM announces a 3% jump in its subscriber
base from first quarter. That’s better than most analysts predicted. Citigroup’s Tony Wible says “Results were ahead of
our expectations, which we view as a reassuring sign given the challenging macro environment.” XM now has 9,653,000
subscribers. The number of people turning off their subscriptions also fell, as the churn rate dropped from 1.77% to
1.67%. Even so, XM still expects its second quarter losses to be about $35 million. Stanford Group analyst Fred Moran
tells Bloomberg “It confirms they need the merger to go through in order to help their financial outlook with the benefit of
cost savings.” There’s a growing belief on Wall Street the FCC will approve the XM-Sirius merger.
Capitol Broadcasting seeks extra year to spin Wilmington FM due to new FCC policy. Jim Goodmon’s $12 million
deal last week for NextMedia Group’s six Wilmington, NC stations is one over the current ownership limit. NextMedia was
grandfathered to own the five FMs and one AM there, but Capitol Broadcasting will need to sell one FM. In an FCC filing
it asks for an extra 12 months to find a buyer citing the new FCC diversification of ownership policy that took effect last
month. Capitol tells the Commission it intends to divest “at least one” FM in the grandfathered cluster to an “eligible entity”
including a minority or women-owned company. Capitol proposes to put at least one FM into a trust over the next year
while it looks for the buyer.
Pool accident claims life of Baltimore’s “K-Swift.” Baltimore and Radio One are remembering urban “92Q” WERQ
evening jock Khia “K-Swift” Edgerton, who died early yesterday after a pool accident at her home. She was 29. Edgerton
was hosting a pool party with friends when she was found unconscious in the water. The cause of death won’t be known
until an autopsy is completed. The Baltimore native began working at Radio One ten years ago as an intern. She also
owned her own graphics, production, and management company, Club Queen Entertainment. PD Neke Howse says “This
is an incredible loss not only for Radio One, but for the entire community and music industry.” WERQ GM Howard Mazer
adds “Her love and passion for everything she did was the key to her success.”
Inside Radio’s Deal Digest —
Idaho — Along the central Idaho-Washington border, Bolland Enterprises buys CHR “Cat 101.3” KATW, classic rock “Rock
102.9” KVAB, oldies “Cool 94.1” KCLK-FM and “Sports Fan 1430” KCLK from Pacific Empire Communications for $3
million. Mark Bolland will operate the cluster under a time brokerage agreement until closing. Pacific Empire still owns six
Idaho and five Oregon stations.
People Moves, News & Notes —
Luis Albertini exits as GM/DOS of CBS Radio, Tampa’s country WQYK-FM and Spanish CHR “La Nueva 92.5” WYUU.
Market manager Charlie Ochs assumes those duties until a replacement is named…Mike Mullaney is appointed OM/PD/
morning host for Northeast Broadcasting’s adult alternative “The River” WXRV, Boston. He arrives from CBS Radio hot
AC “Mix” WBMX, Boston where he was APD/MD…Mike Mulligan “Mully” and Brian Hanley are promoted from middays
to mornings on CBS Radio’s “The Score” WSCR, Chicago. They fill the vacancy left by departing host Mike North…Mike
“No Name” Nelson exits mornings on CBS Radio’s hot AC “Alice” KLLC, San Francisco… Russ Martin is off the air at
“Live 105.3” KLLI, Dallas following his arrest last week on a charge of aggravated assault with bodily injuries with a deadly
weapon. He’s currently free on $10,000 bail…Ryan Seacrest’s syndicated “On Air” gets picked up by “Hot 99.5” WIHTFM, Washington for middays…The Country Radio Broadcasters names three to its board of directors: Clear Channel
Atlanta SVP Clay Hunnicutt, WSIX, Nashville PD Keith Kaufman and Lyric Street Records senior director of national
promotions Renee’ Leymon. Read more People Moves at www.InsideRadio.com.
— Reporting for Inside Radio: Frank Saxe, Lauren Moraski and Scott Fybush. Newsroom: 800-290-6301 —
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Spring 2008 ARBITRONS/STOCKS New York, NY (#1)
Up an entire share from winter and an
even more impressive 1.2 year-to-year,
Emmis’ “Kiss” is NYC’s third different
#1 in the last four books.
Nassau-Suffolk, NY (#18)
Although off 1.0 from a year ago,
WALK-FM remains #1; conversely,
NYC’s (#7) WCBS-FM gains a full-share
from Spring 2007.
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Riverside, CA (#26)
Last spring’s runner-up KGGI posts an
enormous two-share increase to take the
top spot; Spring 2007 leader KSCA falls
to #8.
Station Win Spr Format
Owner/LMA
Station Win Spr Format
Owner/LMA
Station Win Spr Format
Owner/LMA
WALK-F 5.4 5.3 AC
Clear Channel
WRKS
3.9 4.9 urban AC
Emmis
KGGI
6.8 7.1 rhy. CHR
Clear Channel
WBLI
4.5 4.6 CHR
Cox Radio
WHTZ
5.0 4.8 CHR
Clear Channel
KFI
6.6 5.7 talk
Clear Channel
WHTZ
3.7 4.5 CHR
Clear Channel
WLTW
5.1 4.4 AC
Clear Channel
KFRG
4.5 5.2 country
CBS Radio
WBAB* 3.6 3.9 classic rock Cox Radio
WBLS
4.2 4.3 urban AC
Inner City
KOLA
4.2 4.7 classic hits
Anaheim
WFAN
4.1 3.7 sports
CBS Radio
WSKQ-F 3.8 4.1 Span. CHR SBS
KLVE
3.2 4.2 romantica
Univision/BMP
WLTW
3.8 3.5 AC
Clear Channel
WINS
4.2 3.9 news
CBS Radio
KRQB
4.8 3.9 reg’l Mex.
Liberman
WCBS-F 4.1 3.4 classic hits
CBS Radio
WCAA
3.0 3.8 hurban
Univision/BMP
KIIS-F
3.6 3.9 CHR
Clear Channel
WINS
2.9 3.4 news
CBS Radio
WQHT
3.4 3.7 rhy. CHR
Emmis
KSCA
2.7 3.4 reg’l Mex.
Univision/BMP
WABC
4.3 3.3 talk
Citadel
WABC
3.6 3.6 talk
Citadel
KLYY+
3.1 2.9 Span. adlt/hits Entravision
WCBS
3.2 3.1 news
CBS Radio
WPAT-F 3.7 3.5 romantica
SBS
KCBS-F 3.2 2.8 adult hits
CBS Radio
WBZO
2.4 3.1 oldies
Barnstable
WCBS-F 3.7 3.5 classic hits
CBS Radio
KCAL-F 2.2 2.6 rock
Anaheim
WQHT
2.0 3.1 rhy. CHR
Emmis
WWPR-F 3.2 3.3 urban
Clear Channel
KCXX
1.7 2.5 modern rock All Pro
WAXQ
2.9 3.0 classic rock Clear Channel
WAXQ
3.2 2.8 classic rock Clear Channel
KDAY*
2.0 2.4 urban
Magic
WKJY
2.8 3.0 AC
Barnstable
WCBS
2.4 2.8 news
CBS Radio
KOST
2.5 2.2 AC
Clear Channel
WHLI
2.5 2.7 standards
Barnstable
WKTU
3.0 2.6 rhy. AC
Clear Channel
KLOS
2.4 2.1 classic rock Citadel
WXRK
2.5 2.5 rock
CBS Radio
WWFS
2.1 2.6 AC
CBS Radio
KTWV
2.1 2.1 smooth jazz CBS Radio
WOR
3.0 2.4 talk
Buckley
WPLJ
2.0 2.4 hot AC
Citadel
KHHT
2.8 1.8 urban AC
Clear Channel
WBLS
2.0 2.1 urban AC
Inner City
WFAN
2.4 2.3 sports
CBS Radio
KROQ-F 1.7 1.6 modern rock CBS Radio
WPLJ
1.9 2.1 hot AC
Citadel
WOR
2.2 2.3 talk
Buckley
KPWR
1.9 1.5 rhy. CHR
Emmis
WRKS
1.7 2.1 urban AC
Emmis
WQXR-F 2.4 2.2 classical
NY Times
KBIG-F 1.1 1.5 hot AC
Clear Channel
WKTU
1.9 1.7 rhy. AC
Clear Channel
WXRK
1.3 1.7 rock
CBS Radio
KWVE
1.9 1.4 religious
Calvary Chap.
WWFS
1.8 1.6 AC
CBS Radio
WADO
1.3 1.3 Span. n/t
Univision/BMP
KNX
1.0 1.3 news
CBS Radio
WQXR-F 1.7 1.5 classical
NY Times
WQBU-F 1.1 1.1 reg’l Mex.
Univision/BMP
KRTH
1.6 1.2 classic hits
CBS Radio
WQBU-F 1.4 1.3 reg’l Mex.
Univision/BMP
WRXP
1.6 1.0 rock
Emmis
KLSX
1.3 1.2 talk
CBS Radio
WWPR-F 1.2 1.3 urban
Clear Channel
WALK-F 0.9 1.0 AC
Clear Channel
KATY-F 0.9 0.9 AC
All Pro
WPAT-F 1.3 1.0 romantica
SBS
WLIB
0.9 0.9 black gospel Inner City
KDIF
0.9 0.9 Span. adlt/hits Clear Channel
WSKQ-F 1.2 1.0 Span. CHR SBS
WBLI
0.8 0.8 CHR
Cox Radio
KAEH
0.6 0.9 reg’l Mex.
Moon
WRXP
1.6 0.9 rock
Emmis
WKXW-F 0.8 0.8 talk
Millennium
KMVN
0.5 0.9 rhy. AC
Emmis
WMJC
0.9 0.8 hot AC
Barnstable
WEPN* 0.8 0.6 sports
ESPN Radio
*Simulcasts: KDAY/KWIE.
WRCN-F 0.6 0.7 classic rock Barnstable
WBAB* 0.5 0.6 classic rock Cox Radio
+Recent changes from the M-Street database: KLYY
*Simulcasts: WBAB/WHFM.
WHUD
0.5 0.6 AC
Pamal
flipped from Spanish CHR in May.
Cluster Analysis: Clear Channel (20.2) CBS Radio
WBBR
0.5 0.6 biz news
Bloomberg
Cluster Analysis: Clear Channel (24.9)
(17.7) Barnstable (10.9)
WWRL
0.5 0.5 talk
Access.1
CBS Radio (15.4) Univision/BMP (8.4)
WKJY
0.5 0.5 AC
Barnstable
WBZO
0.4 0.5 oldies
Barnstable
WMGQ 0.4 0.4 AC
Greater Media
Dow close from Monday 7/21/08: 11,467.34 down 29.23
WHLI
0.4 0.4 standards
Barnstable
*Simulcasts: WEPN/WLIR-F/WNJE. WBAB/WHFM.
Nasdaq 2279.53 down 3.25 S&P 500 1260.00 down 0.68
Cluster Analysis: Clear Channel (18.9)
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CBS Radio (16.8) Emmis (9.6)
30.49 down 0.41
Regent
0.85 down 0.02
Arbitron
47.73 up 0.01 Disney
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Formats of stations listed reflect the analysis and
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Cox Radio
Cumulus
4.16
16.77
0.84
35.41
16.45
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2.19
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0.03
0.19
0.04
0.24
0.27
0.08
0.19
Emmis
1.92
Entercom
5.52 Entravision
3.30
Fisher
32.33
Global Traffic 9.46
Journal
4.73
Lincoln Fin. 44.14
Radio One
1.23
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0.31
0.04
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0.20
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Rogers 38.81
Saga
5.68
Salem
1.51
SBS
0.80
Sirius
2.42
Westwood One 1.23 XM Satellite
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