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| Matteo Hits Vegas Programming Jackpot
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iHeartMedia keeps it in the family and taps Tony Matteo as the new Region Senior Vice President of Programming the company's Central California/Nevada region, effective immediately. Matteo (left) will be based in Las Vegas, home of Country KWNR (95.5 The Bull), AC KSNE (Sunny 106.5), Adult Hits KYMT (93.1 The Mountain) and Urban KYMT-HD2 (Real 103.9) and he will oversee the 36 radio brands in the region that spans Las Vegas, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Modesto and Monterey, CA. Matteo earns the transfer from his current position as Region SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia's Omaha Region, based in Wichita, KS. Matteo previously programmed Adult Hits sister WHLK (106.5 The Lake)/Cleveland and he spent nine years in scenic Springfield, MO back in the day programming Hot AC KTOZ (Alice 95.5).
Glynn Alan, President of iHeartMedia's Central California/Nevada Region said, "We're excited to bring someone of Tony's caliber to the Central California/Nevada region. His experience and leadership will propel our ratings and revenue growth across the region." Steve Geofferies, EVP of Programming for iHeartMedia's West Division said, "Las Vegas has been on a roll and we're confident Tony will continue to build the success of brands like Sunny and The Bull, while growing The Mountain and Real to new levels of success. His experience and steady approach will be a true asset to iHeartMedia's Central California/Nevada region."
Matteo commented, "I've been fortunate to be a part of a group of incredibly talented programmers, on-air talent and managers in the Wichita Market and Omaha Region and together we've accomplished much. The outstanding brands built by the iHM Central California/Nevada team have a ton of momentum. I'll be proud to join and help continue the region's winning streak." Matteo succeeds Jojo Turnbeaugh, who last month was named Regional SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Denver.
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| Lewis Circles Back Home To KNIX
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After an action-packed 11-year span, Lois Lewis is making her triumphant return to the station where she started her radio career -- iHeartMedia Country KNIX, this time as APD/MD/midday talent, effective July 17. She will replace Anthony "AntMan" Allen, who is packing for his new PD adventure at KASE & KVET/Austin.
Lewis (left) has spent the past 15 months in Las Vegas as APD/MD/midday personality on sister KWNR (95.5 The Bull). Before that she enjoyed a seven-year run with Republic Nashville as Sr. Director of West Coast Promotion. Lewis got her first radio break at KNIX and worked there from 1999-2006, followed by a stint at Cumulus Country KIIM in her hometown of Tucson.
"I've worked with Lois for over four years and have always appreciated her tremendous attention to detail and great relationships," said Steve Geofferies, EVP of Programming for iHeartMedia's West Division. "She's quickly becoming one of the best on-air talents we have in the Country format. Plus, I love the amazing energy she brings to the building." Arizona Region President Linda Little said, "I'm thrilled to have Lois Lewis back in Phoenix where she began her career in radio. Not only is Lois a great talent, but clients love her genuine and passionate approach to everything she does."
Lewis commented, "Answering an ad in the ASU State Press nearly 20 years ago kick-started my journey in radio. Today, my dreams are being realized once again as I'm coming home to the legendary 102.5 KNIX. I couldn't be more thrilled by this incredible opportunity and can't wait to work alongside Steve Geofferies and the talented iHeartMedia Phoenix team."
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Warner Bros. Records (WBR) has appointed acclaimed music supervisor, recording and publishing exec PJ Bloom to the position of Senior Vice President, Film & Television Music and Soundtracks. Bloom (left) will oversee the placement of WBR's roster in the increasingly vital and competitive landscape of television, movies and evolving areas of visual media, as well as spearhead the acquisition of soundtrack properties on behalf of the label. Bloom will be based in the company's Burbank headquarters and report to Peter Gray, Warner Bros. Records EVP/GM.
Cameron Strang, Warner Bros. Records Chairman & CEO commented, "PJ is one of the preeminent executives in film and television music today. He will immediately elevate WBR's profile in the areas of film, television and soundtracks, which have proven to be a powerful force in breaking new artists and expanding awareness for our artists and their music." Bloom remarked, "I'm thrilled to start this new chapter in my professional life and am humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of WBR. Cameron Strang and Peter Gray's decision to bring a career music supervisor into this role signifies the label’s commitment to fundamental change within the field and acknowledges the importance of synchronization to WBR's success. I'm truly honored to work with the entire label team on one of the best rosters in the business. Under Cameron's leadership, we will expand further and dive deeper into the world to which I've dedicated my career."
One of the top music supervisors in the industry, Bloom has created soundtracks for more than 1,000 episodes of television and 50 films, as well as video games, advertisements and amusement rides. As the music supervisor for the Glee franchise, his body of work holds the record for most charted songs by a single act in Billboard Hot 100 history. Bloom is also a partner in Neophonic Music & Media, whose credits include such groundbreaking productions as American Horror Story, Game of Thrones, Vinyl, Westworld and The People vs. O.J. Simpson. [Photo credit: Rob Mainord]
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• With Dollar Comes Change -- Cumulus Media has named Bill Dollar as the new Operations Manager for its six-station group in Albany, GA -- WKAK (NASH FM 104.5), WNUQ (102.1 NASH Icon), Classic Rock WJAD (Rock 103), Urban AC WQVE (V101.7), AC WEGC (Mix 107) and News/Talk WALG-AM. Dollar will also do middays on NASH FM, unplug, and run across the hall to drive you home on Rock 103.5 from 2-6pm.
Dollar transfers in from Cumulus Montgomery, AL, where he has programmed Country cousin WLWI for over eight years. Prior to that, Dollar was the longtime OM/PD/afternoon talent at WTSH-FM/Rome, GA.
Kay Evans, VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Media Albany, GA, said of Dollar, "His knowledge of radio and years of experience will help Cumulus provide an even higher level of entertainment and community involvement in the Albany area." Dollar remarked, "I thank Mike McVay, John Dimick, Kay Evans and the entire Cumulus team for the opportunity to deliver great programming to the Albany, GA area. It's going to be a great summer and I am dressing accordingly." As we reported back in April, current Albany OM John Blake has accepted another position outside of radio.
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| • Alpha Media of Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville, NC has named a new PD of legendary Country station, WRNS, and it's a woman bearing one of the coolest radio names ever -- Crystal Legends has been upped from the MD/morning co-host position. She succeeds Carletta Blake, who in March was named PD of iHeartMedia Country WNCB (B93.9)/Raleigh. Ms. Legends brings nearly 20 years of radio experience to the position. She previously served as MD across the hall on Top 40 sister WERO (Bob 93.3) from 2009 until she joined WRNS in 2012. Her previous market stops include WRHT/WRHD.
Alpha Media EVP of Programming, Scott Mahalick commented, "It's great to have bench strength and promote from within Alpha Media. Crystal has the chops, passion, and love of people to drive WRNS every day." Market Manager Tony Denton added, "Crystal has shown great dedication and ability. She is a talented and motivated individual. We expect her to take WRNS to... the next level™ and maintain our dominance in eastern North Carolina."
Legends exclaimed, "I'm looking forward to keeping the 'Beast in the East' the No. 1 Country station around!! I'm excited for the future." Legends can be congratulated at legends@wrns.com.
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• Cumulus Media Cincinnati is conducting a search for an outstanding Country PD and air talent for WNNF (NASH FM 94.1). RAMP has learned that current PD Chris Lynn is leaving June 30 for a new gig TBA.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven successful track record. A minimum of three years PD experience in a medium or large market is preferred. This role requires having the ability to coach talent, maximize productivity and have a proven record of getting results. This is a fulltime position and weekday on-air shift will be part of this position. Salary is commensurate with experience and ratings history.
Interested candidates for this EOE position should send their packages to Operations Manager Keith Mitchell at keith.mitchell@cumulus.com. No calls, please. For more details on this exciting opportunity, please visit cumulus.com/careers.
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• Flinn Broadcasting Top 40 WHBQ (Q107.5)/Memphis prepares to bid a fond farewell to midday personality Alexis Grace, who announced she would be leaving at the end of June to seek her fame and fortune in Los Angeles. No stranger to the white-hot spotlight of Hollywood, Ms. Grace (pictured) was a Season 8 finalist on American Idol who joined Q107.5 as a guest-host in 2010, and was later upped to morning co-host.
Grace's impending departure now leaves OM/PD Chris Taylor scouring the highways and back roads of America for a new, equally awesome midday personality. Interested industry pros are invited to send their impressive packages to Chris.Taylor@Flinn.com. Alexis Grace can be contacted at alexisgrace810@gmail.com.
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| Alessia Cara Strikes Platinum
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Know-It-All, the debut album from multi-platinum EP Entertainment/Def Jam Recordings artist Alessia Cara has been officially certified Platinum with U.S. sales in excess of 1 million units.
Know-It-All has been fueled by the global success of its trio of multi-platinum No. 1 hits -- "Here," "Wild Things" and "Scars To Your Beautiful," with combined YouTube Views topping 284 million and combined audio streams of more than 500 million. The album has also been streamed more than 700 million times. "Stay," her massive summer smash with Zedd, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Chart, and Top 10 on the Hot 100 Mainstream Top 40 list.
"It's been a remarkable journey to platinum success for Alessia, and we couldn't be prouder," said Steve Bartels, CEO of Def Jam Recordings. "Her incredible talent, her fearlessness, and the power of her message have inspired us all, and never for one moment have we wavered in our belief in this special artist. I want to congratulate Alessia, her team, our partners at EP Entertainment, and everyone here at Def Jam on these much-deserved accolades and a truly historic artist-development story."
Pictured, during the gala plaque presentation, (l-r): Gabe Tesoriero, EVP of Publicity; Steve Bartels; Tab Nkhereanye, SVP of A&R Alessia Cara, Rick Sackheim, EVP of Promotion; Chris Smith, Management, Lydia Kanuga, Manager of Publicity, and Victoria Westfall & Andres Recio, Management.
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• Cumulus Media has re-upped Drake Hall to a long-term contract extension to keep on hosting The Drake Hall Show with Danni, Wes & Syd on Mainstream Rock WXMX (98.1 The Max)/Memphis. Hall (left) is a 30-year Memphis radio pro who has been with The Max since 2006.
As the ink was drying, Cumulus Memphis VP/Market Manager Morgan Bohannon said, "We are excited to have secured Drake Hall for the foreseeable future. We look forward to even more success with his unique and compelling content, not to mention the service he provides many as the voice of Memphians." Hall remarked, "I'm grateful that Cumulus Memphis has allowed me to keep the job. Many thanks to my friends and colleagues for their ongoing support; particularly, the three gifted people that join me daily. I look forward to getting up at 4am for another 30 years."
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• There's a brand new Rhythmic outlet now gracing the airwaves of Ft. Myers, FL, as Sun Broadcast Group just launched Fly 98.5 on WLVO, the former Spanish Christian outlet that Sun recently acquired from EMF. The new format debuted just hours after Sun closed on the sale.
Fly 98.5 is currently rolling jockless, playing "Non-Stop Hip Hop" under the command of a familiar market name -- Scrap Jackson, who programmed iHeartMedia rival WBTT (105-5 The Beat) for 10 years until December 2012. Since that time Jackson has stayed plenty busy programming Caribbean radio and TV stations in Jamaica, Bahamas, Belize and Antigua via remote. "Fort Myers is bubbling under with a legion of Hip Hop fans, not currently being served by radio," Jackson tells RAMP. "We are excited to give them more than a jukebox." Jackson is now actively soliciting for new air talent -- you are invited to rush your awesome aircheck to HeyScrappy@hotmail.com.
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| Gehron Your Conclave Rockwell Honoree
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AccuRadio Chief Operating Officer/Chairman John Gehron has been deservedly selected to receive The Conclave's annual lifetime achievement award -- the prestigious Rockwell Award will be presented to Gehron during The Conclave's 42nd Summer Learning Conference happening July 26-28 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Minneapolis -- Park Place.
Gehron (left) began his broadcast career in 1970 as PD of the legendary WCAU/Philadelphia, and went on to program WLS/Chicago, WCBS-FM/New York and WODS/Boston, to name a few. He also held executive positions at American Radio Systems, CBS Radio/Infinity Broadcasting, Clear Channel and Harpo Radio at XM. He has been COO/Chairman of AccuRadio since 1989. Gehron commented, "What an honor to receive the Rockwell Award! I have great respect for The Conclave and how hard the board works to provide a true learning experience for broadcasters."
Conclave Board of Directors Chair Lori Lewis said, “The Rockwell Award honors those who have made a lasting impact on our storied industry. While I have my own inspirational John Gehron story, I'd like to hear all of the other John Gehron stories running through the radio hallways. We want capture those stories on video as we honor John. We need them by July 14."
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• Angie Magill has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs for Sony Music Nashville. As counsel to all Sony Music Nashville departments, Magill will continue to handle contract negotiations and asset clearances and oversee the A&R Administration and Release Planning & Production departments.
The announcement was made by Ken Robold, EVP/COO of Sony Music Nashville, who said, "In the nearly two years we have been working together as a new team, Angie has been a central figure in helping create the new storyline at Sony Music Nashville. From the transition of our artist roster, to the ever-evolving challenges facing our industry with respect to our content, Angie has been at the forefront. It is with great pleasure we promote her to SVP of Legal & Business Affairs."
Magill joined the label group 10 years ago and was most recently Vice President, Legal & Business affairs for Sony Music Nashville and its three imprints -- Arista Nashville, Columbia Nashville and RCA Nashville. Magill remarked, "I am grateful to be a part of this exceptional team and I am honored and humbled by their confidence in me." [Photo credit: Alan Poizner]
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• eOne Music has appointed veteran music industry executive Kathi Moore as VP of Urban Promotion. Moore (left) arrives bearing an impressive resume that includes a decade of service as SVP of Urban Promotion at Atlantic Records.
Earlier in her career Moore held similar positions at Def Jam, Sanctuary, Epic and Arista Records.
Ms. Moore (left) is now on the job in eOne's New York office and she reports to SVP Dontay Thompson.
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| • Mediabase has promoted Minal Patel to Project Manager. Patel (left) joined Mediabase in 2008 as Director of Client Services and has advanced through various departments in the company, "bringing an energy and attention to detail that will serve her well in her new role," as the press release so eloquently states.
Philippe Generali, President & CEO of Mediabase, congratulated Patel, commenting, "Minal will play a key role in leading our new user interface design. She has done a terrific job of weighing the pros and cons of changes, while getting rid of redundancy and streamlining the customer experience going forward." Patel's previous experience includes stints at Loud Records, Billboard, Atlantic Records and Premiere Networks.
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| • We are extending our most sincere condolences to Michelle Jasko, President of Nashville Radio Syndication and owner/producer of Classic Country Jamboree on the passing of her father, Jerome Jasko last weekend. Mr. Jasko (left), who lived to the ripe old age of was 99, served as a Lieutenant Colonel in World War II and spent many years running one of the largest post offices in New York City.
Mr. Jasko is survived by Rosemary, his wife of 72 years, his daughter and two grandchildren. This has been a particularly challenging year for Michelle Jasko -- her only son Quinton, 20, was killed in an automobile accident last August in Nashville. Your messages of kindness and support can be sent to her at msjasko@bellsouth.net.
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| Gonna Need A Truckload Of Milk
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Arizona Lotus Radio and Patio Pools and Spas are joining forces today to present "Tucson's Largest Cereal Bowl" -- a daylong cereal drive to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The 12-hour event will take place at Patio Pools at 22nd and Pantano and will be broadcast live from 6am to 6pm on Lotus Classic Rock KLPX, Alternative KFMA (Rock 102.1), Regional Mexican KCMT (La Caliente 92.1 & 95.7) and Spanish Adult Hits KTKT (La Buena 94.3). Listeners will be encouraged to drop off new, unopened boxes of cereal, oats and peanut butter, with the goal of filling the giant "cereal bowl" -- a.k.a. an above ground swimming pool -- with 3,500 pounds of donated food.
This cereal drive is designed to alleviate hunger during a particularly difficult time of year. With kids out of school and electric bills rising, the summer months can be challenging for some local families. Children who rely on free school meals throughout the school year often go without when school is out.
Donations of cereal, oats, and peanut butter can be dropped off throughout the event at two Patio Pools locations. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Thanks to Century Link, monetary donations made online or in person will be matched. To donate online, visit communityfoodbank.org/CerealBowl.
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