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Analysis: East and South are iHeartRadio’s best-performing regions, West cools on Pandora. Using social media
conversations and online listening statistics as a way to measure audiences, the researchers at Fizziology have been looking
at which regions are the best-performers for internet radio services. Their analysis shows Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio
is much more popular in urban America than in rural areas. It also does better in the East and South than on the West
Coast where pureplays dominate. Fizziology’s results are remarkably similar for Pandora, although the web-only service
scored higher in cities labeled “creative communities” than did iHeartRadio. Senior analyst Patrick McMullen says both
iHeartRadio and Pandora are used most by people who enjoy the most popular genres and FM radio station formats. In
contrast, social media mentions for Last.fm, Rdio and Spotify are much more musically obscure. McMullen says it’s also
noteworthy that West Coast users seemed to have “abandoned” Pandora quicker than the rest of America, moving on to
lesser-known services such as Rdio. “All of this suggests audience cliques do tend to ‘hang out’ together in the online music
services, just like certain record stores and venues draw specific crowds in real life,” he concludes. Fizziology didn’t track
social media based on TuneIn listening.
CHR dominates iHeartRadio conversation. With a higher teen format makeup than any other format and nearly two-thirds
of its audience under the age of 35, it’s not surprising that CHR is driving the social media conversation about iHeartRadio.
Using Facebook posts, Twitter messages and other social media interaction during a three-week period, Fizziology discovered
28% of all iHeartRadio posts were related to pop artists, compared to 11% for Pandora. Fizziology says three-in-ten
iHeartRadio social media mentions relate to CHR songs and artists, followed by urban (28%) and country (9%). “Pop, hip-hop
and country are the top FM station formats across the country, and it seems that users of iHeartRadio prefer their music the
way Clear Channel provides it, both on the radio and online,” senior analyst Patrick McMullen concludes. One reason CHR
may be a chart-topper for iHeartRadio is that Clear Channel has a large number of CHR stations — and many are strong
brands in their market. Fizziology also looked at which services have the most mentions overall on social media. Pandora
was a clear dominator, with nearly twice as many mentions as any other online music service. The firm says Pandora had
1.9 million social media motions from January 7-31 compared to 887,154 for Spotify and 35,324 for iHeartRadio. Pandora
CEO Joe Kennedy doesn’t seem too worried about the competitive threat. “There are a lot of players who come and have
innovative ideas and bring things to the market, I think that’s great and it’s vibrant,” he told the Goldman Sachs Internet
Conference this week in San Francisco. “We’re not focused on this or that competitor — we’re focused on being the best
overall at delivering a personalized radio experience.”
Cox gets $106 million for six clusters. The sale of six market clusters announced this week by Cox Media Group will
bring the company $106.25 million. Just-filed FCC documents show Connoisseur Media will pay $40 million for the southern
Connecticut stations. And Summit Media will pay $66.25 million for stations in Birmingham; Greenville, S.C.; Honolulu;
Louisville; and Richmond. The companies aren’t commenting but dealmakers say the multiple for Summit’s purchase is in
the 5.5-times cash flow range, while Connoisseur’s acquisition for the more sought-after Connecticut cluster came in around
6.5-times. The sales are expected to close during the second quarter.
Who is Summit Media? The newly-formed Summit Media will have a decidedly Birmingham flavor. Three of the five men
behind the group are current employees at Cox Media Group’s cluster in that market. The other two are veteran broadcasters.
Each will hold a 3.5% stake in the company, with the private equity firm High Point Summit owning the balance. Former
Heftel Broadcasting executive Carl Parmer will take the chief executive role of Summit Media, with current Birmingham
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market manager David Dubose acting as chief operating officer. Two other Cox-Birmingham cluster managers are also
Summit investors, including director of sales Paul Bankston and controller Darryl Grondines. Another former Heftel veteran —
consultant Bill Tanner — rounds out the investor group.
Record political quarter for CBS helped offset retailer pullback. The final months of 2012 went out with more of a whimper
than a bang for many radio groups, but CBS Radio kept its head above water during the fourth quarter. The company reports
a 1% increase in revenue during the three-month period. Political was a help: CBS says it set a fourth quarter record for
a presidential election year. CFO Joe Ianniello said the company booked about $180 million, but also noted that mid-term
election years tend to bring a 20% bump in political revenue. “So we’re looking forward to 2014,” he said. But Ianniello said
all those political ads came at a price with some retailers trying to buy around political ads. “Maybe there was also some
uncertainty around the fiscal cliff, but that category has come back nicely in Q1,” he said. “Auto and financial services remain
strong, and retail is now accelerating.” Ianniello said overall first quarter ad trends are “favorable” with CBS Radio currently
pacing flat compared to a year ago. Company executives continued to tout that non-advertising based revenue is making
up a larger share of earnings, telling investors CBS is instead being built on “steady recurring revenue streams” such as
syndicating its network television shows and retransmission consent fees it collects from TV affiliates. Overall company
revenue grew by 2% to $3.7 billion during fourth quarter, although net income fell short of analyst projections. Moonves is
also upbeat about the launch of CBS Sports Radio network, which he said is now up to 250 affiliates. “The Super Bowl was
a tremendous launching pad for this franchise and we look forward to good things to come,” he said. CBS also announced
plans to buy back an additional $1 billion worth of stock by year’s end, nearly doubling the company’s commitment for 2013.
Dr. Pepper goes on offense in the soda wars — with radio as one of its weapons. The soft drink industry has had a
sugary target painted on its back in recent months by politicians over the calorie count in its products. Dr. Pepper Snapple
Group CEO Larry Young has had his fill, and his company is going on offense to counter some of the news media and
politicians’ messages about soda. “These threats against our industry are not going to go away [and] we are not going to
sit back and let it bring our volume down,” he told analysts this week. So Dr. Pepper is refreshing its marketing plan with
$30 million of new ad spending planned for this year. Young says their new marketing program specifically includes radio,
national and local TV, online and outdoor. They’ll also give away one millions cans of soda. The ramp-up is scheduled to
go live in early March. “If we need to spend more, we’ll be looking at it — because we are truly committed to it,” Young said.
He said Dr. Pepper will also increase its focus “on winning with Hispanics.” For now the company calls it a “one-time step
up” but with some cities already limiting the size of soda purchases, soft drink makers may need to put more to marketing in
the longer term. Media Monitors says Dr. Pepper was radio’s 298th biggest-volume advertiser in 2012, airing 63,110 spots.
And Kantar Media says it spent $13.5 million on radio through October.
Bobby Bones is the cornerstone to another Clear Channel country flip. For the second time in two weeks Clear
Channel is changing formats on a station and slotting the newly-syndicated Bobby Bones morning show as the launch point.
“Wild Country 97.1” KNST-FM debuted yesterday, ending a simulcast of “News Talk 790” KNST that had been in place since
November 2011. KNST-FM is targeting Cumulus Media’s top-rated country KIIM-FM (99.5) which had a 9.0 share (12+)
in the Fall Arbitron survey. “Wild Country” launches with the now-standard 10,000 song commercial-free introduction with
Bones set to begin next month. Last week Clear Channel dropped the 27-year “Kissin” brand from country KZSN, Wichita
and re-launching it as “102.1 The Bull” with Bones also in morning drive. Clear Channel is banking on Bones, 33, who traded
a successful morning show on CHR “96.7 Kiss-FM” KHFI, Austin for a syndicated country program that will be cleared in
close to 50 markets in short order. He launches on flagship “The Big 98” WSIX, Nashville on Monday.
Union dues battle in L.A. could have wider ramifications. A Los Angeles television reporter’s complaint with the National
Labor Relations Board could have implications for what employees working at unionized stations pay in dues. KTLA-TV
reporter Rebecca Hall alleges federal unfair labor practices against SAG-AFTRA, saying the union failed to notify her that
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she could opt out of dues unrelated to workplace bargaining. Hall’s attorney claims SAG-AFTRA has used “heavy-handed
tactics” such as threatening to have her fired when she refused to pay full union dues. “That’s unacceptable, which is why
we’re helping her fight back,” says Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Foundation. The group points out that
under federal law, employees cannot be compelled to join the union or pay dues for things such as members-only events
and political activism. The Foundation is fighting to make union membership completely voluntary. SAG-AFTRA has denied
Hall’s allegations in a statement, calling them “completely without merit.”
Radio Mercury Award puts judge roster in place. With the Radio Mercury Awards moving up on the calendar to June, the
Radio Advertising Bureau has just announced the final round judging panel for the 2013 competition. Y&R chief creative officer
Bill Cimino, this year’s chief judge, has recruited eight agency creative types to help decide who should be in the winner’s
circle. They include The Martin Agency chief creative officer Joe Alexander, BBDO NY EVP Greg Hahn, Doner EVP Chuck
Meehan, Richards/Lerma creative director Aldo Quevedo, Collective chief content officer Tiffany Rolfe, Campbell Ewald/DET
chief creative officer Mark Simon, The Richard Group brand creative group head Chris Smith, and Burrell Communications
EVP Lewis Williams. “Everyone on this list is a true lover of radio and recognizes the challenges that come with creating
effective, engaging and entertaining audio advertising,” Cimino says. Stations, advertisers and agencies have until April 8 to
submit their commercials for judging. This year’s Radio Mercury Awards will be held June 5th in New York.
Inside Radio News Ticker…Len Klatt leaves Premiere…After 16 years at Premiere Networks, SVP/director of research
Len Klatt has left the company. Klatt joined the network in 1997 after 11 years at Westwood One as director of research.
He was promoted to SVP in 2003. Premiere has not named a replacement…Florida pirate taken to court…The FCC has
taken an alleged pirate radio operator to court to collect an outstanding $20,000 fine. Robens Cheriza of West Palm Beach
was ordered to pay the penalty last year for operating a pirate station at 107.3 FM from his home in 2011. The FAA said
the station interfered with equipment at Palm Beach International Airport. Cheriza hasn’t responded to the FCC, but told
WPBF-TV “Everything they asked me to do, I did”…Poll could help keep Rivera in radio…If Cumulus Media Networks talk
personality Geraldo Rivera makes a bid for the U.S. Senate seat that Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) now confirms he’ll vacate,
he’ll have some work to do. A Monmouth University survey finds nearly two-thirds of people contacted aren’t likely to vote
for Rivera. Among Republicans, about half said they wouldn’t support the host’s political bid. Rivera said this month that he
is “truly contemplating” a Senate run, although Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey told Bloomberg he believes Rivera will stick with
his radio and TV career…NPR sends ATC to the West…For the first time since NPR was launched in 1970, its flagship “All
Things Considered” will no longer be produced in the network’s Washington studios. The afternoon drive newsmagazine will
instead be produced from NPR West in Culver City, CA on weekends starting this summer. NPR says the move to the Los
Angeles area will give the program better access to newsmakers. The timing for the move comes as NPR begins a search
for a new program host. SVP of news Margaret Low Smith says by having a full team located in L.A., they’ll also be able to
respond quickly if weather or a “major news event” incapacitates NPR headquarters in Washington...Read People Moves HERE.
Ryan Seacrest’s inks TV deal is with CBS. CHR KIIS-FM, Los Angeles (102.7) morning host Ryan Seacrest isn’t going
anywhere on radio — he remains under contract at Clear Channel through the end of the year. But the syndicated host is
partnering with CBS as way to grow the seven-month old AXS TV. The cable network is a joint venture between Seacrest,
Mark Cuban, the sports and entertainment production company AEG and the talent agency super firm Creative Artists Agency
(CAA). The multi-year commitment will give AXS TV live content from CBS.
Inside Radio Deal Digest —
Missouri — Benne Broadcasting files to buy country “KS-95” KTKS, Versailles (95.1) from Doug Fisher’s Twin Lakes
Communications for $500,000. Dennis Benne has been operating the station under a local marketing agreement since last
November. He also owns four other stations in central Missouri, including two Lake Ozark area FMs that will overlap with
KTKS including hot AC “Mix 92.7” KLOZ and oldies KQUL (102.7). Benne also owns two stations in the Sedalia area.
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RESEARCH
Friday, February 15, 2013
Data provided by The Media Audit
CHICAGO, IL September - November, 2012
Copyright 2013 The Media Audit
Annual Household Income—$75,000 Plus
36.3% of adults in Chicago have Annual Household Incomes of $75,000+. Note that The Media Audit includes non-coms in its rankings.
Conversion Ratio is the final column at right. Conversion Ratio = “Most Often” Rating Divided By Cume Rating
-- CUME --
-- MOST OFTEN -Rank Cluster or Station
Persons
Rating Comp. Index
Persons
Rating Comp. Index Conv. Ratio
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
1
2
3
4
5
WBBM/WCFS (CBS Radio)550,797
WTMX-FM (Hubbard)
453,491
WBBM-FM (CBS Radio) 436,644
WKSC-FM (Clear Channel)433,000
WBEZ-FM (Chicago Public)429,381
WXRT-FM (CBS Radio)
328,695
WGN-AM (Tribune)
284,503
WDRV/WWDV (Hubbard) 263,954
WLIT-FM (Clear Channel) 253,292
WLS-AM (Cumulus)
237,861
WUSN-FM (CBS Radio) 223,409
WSCR-AM (CBS Radio) 209,421
WMVP-AM (ESPN Radio) 197,721
WFMT-FM (Chicago Ed TV)156,293
WVAZ-FM (Clear Channel) 142,860
WGCI-FM (Clear Channel) 140,609
WLS-FM (Cumulus)
139,448
WCPT/WCPQ/WCPY 122,770
(Newsweb)
WLUP-FM (Merlin Media) 120,212
WKQX-FM (Merlin Media) 119,352
WCPT-AM (Newsweb)
87,068
Top 5 Clusters —
CBS RADIO
1,216,409
CLEAR CHANNEL
724,841
HUBBARD BRCSTG. 724,052
CUMULUS MEDIA
352,628
NEXTMEDIA
186,620
21.7
17.9
17.2
17.1
16.9
13.0
11.2
10.4
10.0
9.4
8.8
8.3
7.8
6.2
5.6
5.5
5.5
4.8
45.6
60.8
46.5
42.0
60.9
59.2
39.0
52.1
51.5
43.5
38.8
47.8
52.9
56.1
27.8
21.7
43.5
78.3
125
167
128
115
167
162
107
143
141
119
106
131
145
154
76
59
119
215
181,180
213,466
97,350
88,668
251,778
44,298
99,646
38,842
72,783
125,736
83,867
53,715
39,783
113,463
32,586
31,456
20,769
97,187
7.1
8.4
3.8
3.5
9.9
1.7
3.9
1.5
2.9
5.0
3.3
2.1
1.6
4.5
1.3
1.2
0.8
3.8
41.6
71.6
41.1
43.3
54.3
48.3
31.3
41.6
69.2
41.9
34.9
40.8
48.0
65.9
14.5
21.7
19.0
86.0
114
197
113
119
149
132
86
114
190
115
96
112
132
181
40
59
52
236
32.9
47.1
22.3
20.5
58.6
13.5
35.0
14.7
28.7
52.9
37.5
25.6
20.1
72.6
22.8
22.4
14.9
79.2
4.7
4.7
3.4
43.1
69.2
67.3
118
190
185
3,436
41,413
13,833
0.1
1.6
0.5
6.3
56.7
39.9
17
156
109
2.9
34.7
15.9
47.9
28.6
28.5
13.9
7.4
41.7
34.2
54.0
42.2
32.9
114
94
148
116
90
470,898
245,934
266,804
146,505
41,269
18.6
9.7
10.5
5.8
1.6
40.3
28.0
55.5
35.8
16.1
111
77
152
98
44
38.7
33.9
36.8
41.5
22.1
CHICAGO, IL September - November, 2012
Annual Household Income—$50,000 Plus
54.0% of Adults in Chicago have Annual Household Incomes of $50,000+. Note that The Media Audit includes non-coms in its rankings.
-- CUME --
-- MOST OFTEN -Rank Cluster or Station
Persons
Rating Comp. Index
Persons
Rating Comp. Index Conv. Ratio
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
1
2
3
4
5
WBBM/WCFS (CBS Radio)721,043
WBEZ-FM (Chicago Public)597,829
WTMX-FM (Hubbard)
579,912
WKSC-FM (Clear Channel)569,975
WBBM-FM (CBS Radio) 548,652
WXRT-FM (CBS Radio)
453,577
WGN-AM (Tribune)
411,937
WDRV/WWDV (Hubbard) 367,664
WUSN-FM (CBS Radio) 351,949
WLS-AM (Cumulus)
328,695
WSCR-AM (CBS Radio) 320,486
WLIT-FM (Clear Channel) 304,769
WMVP-AM (ESPN Radio) 278,813
WGCI-FM (Clear Channel) 223,198
WVAZ-FM (Clear Channel) 209,291
WLUP-FM (Merlin Media) 204,963
WLS-FM (Cumulus)
195,867
WFMT-FM (Chicago Ed TV)174,765
WCPT/WCPQ/WCPY 139,991
(Newsweb)
WKQX-FM (Merlin Media) 135,849
WJMK-FM (CBS Radio)
111,955
Top 5 Clusters —
CBS RADIO
1,749,024
CLEAR CHANNEL 1,005,552
HUBBARD BRCSTG. 973,400
CUMULUS MEDIA
499,881
MERLIN MEDIA
273,879
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19.1
15.9
15.4
15.1
14.6
12.0
10.9
9.8
9.3
8.7
8.5
8.1
7.4
5.9
5.6
5.4
5.2
4.6
3.7
59.6
84.8
77.8
55.3
58.5
81.6
56.5
72.6
61.1
60.1
73.2
61.9
74.6
34.4
40.7
73.4
61.0
62.8
89.2
110
157
144
102
108
151
104
134
113
111
135
114
138
63
75
136
113
116
165
279,158
395,571
268,685
123,561
124,925
63,753
139,252
43,894
117,350
186,645
75,471
87,945
68,120
34,105
64,125
37,133
49,902
119,675
100,891
7.4
10.5
7.1
3.3
3.3
1.7
3.7
1.2
3.1
5.0
2.0
2.3
1.8
0.9
1.7
1.0
1.3
3.2
2.7
64.0
85.3
90.1
60.4
52.7
69.4
43.8
47.0
48.8
62.2
57.4
83.6
82.2
23.6
28.6
67.8
45.7
69.5
89.3
118
158
166
111
97
128
81
87
90
115
106
154
152
43
52
125
84
128
165
38.7
66.2
46.3
21.7
22.8
14.1
33.8
11.9
33.3
56.8
23.5
28.9
24.4
15.3
30.6
18.1
25.5
68.5
72.1
3.6
3.0
78.8
57.1
145
105
50,579
21,176
1.3
0.6
69.2
68.8
128
127
37.2
18.9
46.4
26.7
25.8
13.3
7.3
59.9
47.4
72.6
59.9
61.0
111
87
134
110
112
681,836
388,043
344,997
236,548
57,742
18.1
10.3
9.1
6.3
1.5
58.4
44.2
71.8
57.8
63.7
108
81
133
107
117
39.0
38.6
35.4
47.3
21.1
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR - GREATER MEDIA
94.7 WCSX, Detroit’s #1 station for Classic Rock, seeks a
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