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SiriusXM & Alexa In A Relationship
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SiriusXM yesterday announced that its 200+ channels of awesome programming are now available to subscribers nationwide with Amazon Alexa. The announcement of SiriusXM's skill for Amazon Alexa was made by no less an authority than SiriusXM's own Howard Stern, live on The Howard Stern Show. Customers can now call up Howard 100 or any other SiriusXM channel simply by saying, "Alexa, play... [your favorite channel here]."
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| A visibly delighted Steve Rabuchin, VP of Amazon Alexa said, "We are delighted that customers can now enjoy SiriusXM's exclusive shows, live sports, music, and news through Alexa. Music, news, and sports are already some of the most popular categories of content on Alexa, and SiriusXM brings even more choices to customers. People with an Alexa device and a SiriusXM trial or paid subscription can simply enable the SiriusXM skill for Amazon Alexa, link their accounts and start listening at home or on-the-go with Alexa."
Jim Cady, who sports the impressively lengthy title of "SiriusXM Executive Vice President of Products, Operations & Connected Vehicle," commented, "Alexa is a leading voice service today by far and for good reason: The ease of use through the convenience of voice control with Alexa. We are thrilled to now deliver to Alexa our critically acclaimed, compelling and exclusive programming that spans all music genres, live sports, talk, live news, and comedy." He added, "Our millions of subscribers can get SiriusXM's great programming outside of the car and wherever Alexa devices can be found. It's as simple as asking Alexa to play SiriusXM." Customers can sample SiriusXM by setting up their streaming log in or signing up for a trial at SiriusXM.com/amazonalexa.
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'New York, NY Is A Helluva Town'
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Can't get enough news about New York? No sweat -- CBS Radio New York just launched FOMO New York City, a new daily e-newsletter that delivers the latest New York-centric news and updates right to a subscriber's inbox. The e-newsletter features stories from CBS Radio New York's radio stations and websites as well as select content from the most read NYC media including The New York Times, Gothamist, TimeOut New York and others. The e-newsletter also features the day's weather, sports updates, links to other stories of interest, and, of course, a "Quote of the Day."
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"FOMO New York City delivers top local news in an easy-to-read format that makes sense for how we live and consume media today," said Marc Rayfield, SVP/Market Manager of CBS Radio New York. "As a leader in delivering the most up-to-the-minute news in the most fast-paced city in the nation, we are uniquely poised to reach busy New Yorkers at the start of their day."
Advertisers across a number of key categories have already signed on to be featured as the e-newsletter's daily exclusive sponsor. Additional features including contesting will be added in the weeks and months ahead. "The initial response from our advertising partners has been overwhelmingly positive," continued Rayfield. "They appreciate the need for a city-specific news product which allows them automatic geo-targeting within a clutter-free environment." Sound good? Subscribe today using this handy link.
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| Experience Rice's Final Flashback
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It's the end of a three-decade era this weekend at CBS Radio Triple A WXRT/Chicago, as Wendy Rice hosts her final Saturday Morning Flashback show. Saturday Morning Flashback airs Saturdays from 8am-noon and focuses on the music, movies, pop culture and news headlines of a particular year each week. Rice was part of Saturday Morning Flashback when it launched in 1985 and was named sole host and producer in 1991.
"I've been at XRT for 35 years and I've always worked on weekends," said Rice, who interned at WXRT in 1978; after a stint at WWCT/Peoria, IL, she joined the 93XRT airstaff in 1982. "The opportunity to play great music every Saturday has kept me going, along with the support of the loyal listeners who have stayed with us all these years," Rice remarked. "I'm now looking forward to my 'retirement' and to experiencing the novelty of a two-day weekend."
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WXRT OM/PD Greg Solk rightly describes Rice as "Chicago radio royalty, "adding, "Her Saturday morning show has been a staple of XRT's programming, and one of the most-listened-to specialty shows in Chicago radio history. All of us thank Wendy for her years of brilliance, both on and off the air."
For her final Saturday Morning Flashback broadcast this weekend, Rice will appropriately focus on 1978 -- the year she interned at the station. "I've had a wonderful run at 'Chicago's Finest Rock,'" Rice said. "I married the boss [legendary former WXRT PD Norm Winer] in '87, raised three amazing kids, and am now dedicated to my weekday gig as a middle school teacher."
Beginning Saturday, July 1, longtime WXRT personalities Frank E. Lee and Johnny Mars will begin rotating as the new hosts of Saturday Morning Flashback, which will run at its new time of 8-11am.
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Sun Broadcast Group has signed a multi-year extension with Chief Operating Officer, Julio Aponte. Under the agreement Aponte (left) will continue to head the daily operations of Sun's offices in New York City and Boca Raton and oversee the company's sales department. Aponte joined Sun in early 2013 as Director of Hispanic Sales and was quickly promoted to SVP of Hispanic Initiatives, where he helped launch the Sun Latino Network. Under Aponte's direction Sun Latino has grown to more than 400 affiliates and serves great companies like vCreative Hispanic, PromoSuite Latino, Envision Radio Network and Radio Express. In 2014 Sun elevated Aponte to COO.
Jason Bailey, CEO of Sun Broadcast Group said, "The stories I could share about the ride Julio and I have been on. I know everyone says they work with the best people, but Julio and I have truly become amazing friends during our time together. We've shared some of the highest of highs during our growth and, like others in this industry, we've been through the lowest of lows. Today as we continue our journey with the dozens of people here at Sun who put up with our craziness all day, I can honestly say I could never imagine anyone else by my side but my friend, my brother, the mayor of everywhere... Julio Aponte."
Aponte said, "I am honored to renew my vows with Sun Broadcast Group. This is a testament to my believe that the vision and passion I saw in Jay Bailey, the day we met, as an industry visionary, is still alive today and stronger than ever. I thank my family here at Sun and our amazing partners for standing with me over the years. The best is yet to come for the radio industry and for SUN! And with that said... I do!"
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| Fabulous Foo Fest: Cal Jam 17
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Busy day yesterday for Foo Fighters, who announced a) their new Roswell/RCA album, Concrete and Gold will be released on Sept. 15, b) a new tour, and c) an ambitious Dave Grohl-curated rock festival scheduled for October 7 in San Bernardino, CA. That's the word from Variety and other sources.
In a nod to the two classic California Jam festivals held in 1974 (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Emerson, Lake & Palmer) and 1978 (Aerosmith, Foreigner and Heart), this new festival has been dubbed Cal Jam 17 and stars the Foos and a bunch of their friends, like Queens of the Stone Age, Cage The Elephant, Liam Gallagher, The Kills, Royal Blood, Japandroids, Wolf Alice, Bob Mould, The Struts, Bully, Circa Waves, Babes in Toyland, Adia Victoria, Fireball Ministry, The Obsessed, Pinky Pinky, Starcrawler, White Reaper, Big Tony & Trouble Funk and more.
Cal Jam 17 takes place at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, Oct. 7 and will also offer camping, carnival rides, a water park and other attractions, a mobile recording studio and other cool stuff. Tickets start at just $99 for a one-day General Admission pass.
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• Beasley Media Group Classic Rock WCSX/Detroit broke out the Lemon Pledge and the vacuum cleaner in preparation for the arrival of Erin Vermeulen, who will be joining Big Jim O'Brien as the newest member of the WCSX morning team, starting Monday, July 10. Ms. Vermeulen (left) is a Detroit native who began her career at the former 1310 WYUR/Detroit and went on to work in South Africa, Dubai, Cairo, Denver and Phoenix. She was most recently a member of the Bill Handel Morning Show at iHeartMedia News-Talk KFI-AM/Los Angeles.
"Choosing a native Detroiter with a wealth of global experience was a no-brainer for us," said Jerry Tarrants, PD of WCSX. "Erin will be a great on-air compliment and partner to Big Jim O’Brien. We're so excited to bring this combined talent to the air waves of the Motor City."
Vermeulen commented, "I'm so excited to be back home and can't wait to wake up Motown with Big Jim. It's a great opportunity to join Beasley Media Group, WCSX-FM and an amazing group of talented people."
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| • Peter Thiele is the newly named Program Director of Cumulus News-Talk KARN (Newsradio 102.9)/Little Rock, AR. Thiele has successfully programmed numerous spoken-word radio stations for Salem Communications in New York City, San Francisco and San Antonio, along with other radio stops in Minneapolis, Greenville/Spartanburg, SC and Huntsville, AL. His teams have won numerous AP Awards and a New York Broadcasters Award.
Keith Liesmann, VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Media Little Rock commented, "We are thrilled to have Peter join our team at Cumulus Little Rock. Peter is a proven News/Talk leader, and we look forward to seeing KARN-FM continue to grow under his leadership. Peter's background and success in the format and his experience in many different radio markets makes him the perfect Program Director for Central Arkansas' heritage News-Talk station." Thiele said, "It is an honor to work with the talented team at Newsradio 102.9 KARN. KARN is a jewel and I can't wait to help this amazing property grow."
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| Seinfeld Talks Cars & Coffee
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PodcastOne has inked Spike Feresten to host a new podcast, Spike's Car Radio, so says Founder and Exec. Chairman Norman Pattiz. Feresten is best known for his comedy writing, including the classic "Soup Nazi" episode of Seinfeld, and for his enthusiasm for cars as host the television series Car Matchmaker. Originating from weekly hangouts with car talk on the porch of the Malibu Kitchen in Malibu, CA, the weekly show will feature all-star guests who frequent the spot, showing off their rides and enjoying "cars and coffee." The debut episode is available now, with special guest and good friend Jerry Seinfeld, on PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne app and Apple Podcasts. Seinfeld, who helped develop some of the show's segments, will be a recurring guest, along with friend and fellow car enthusiast Paul Zuckerman.
Feresten (pictured here, center, at the Malibu Kitchen, bracketed by Zuckerman and Seinfeld), said, "For years, I've been driving out to Malibu for a cars and comedy breakfast with friends. This is a way for me to share it with anyone who wants to listen in. I'm really enjoying myself, and podcasting is a way for me to monetize my weekly 'cars and coffee' breakfast. I'm getting paid to talk turbos and woof down eggs." Upcoming guests include Jeremy Piven, Dick Van Dyke and Chris Hardwick.
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Back in April we first told you about 414Music.fm, the new super-local, Milwaukee-centric HD2 channel wired into Radio Milwaukee Triple A WYMS (88Nine Radio Milwaukee). Yesterday at 6am, the switch was finally thrown and 414Music.fm began pumping out a non-stop stream of sweet, sweet Milwaukee music, and in doing so, bolstered the longstanding commitment of 88Nine since its founding 10 years ago to play and support Milwaukee bands, according to PD Jordan Lee. The station plays at least one Milwaukee artist every hour and supports Milwaukee bands via its weekly on-air 414 Live interview and performance show and its annual Milwaukee Music Awards.
"We're proud to play all Milwaukee music because it rivals music from any city in the country," Lee continued. "Our playlist ranges from earlier groundbreaking Milwaukee bands to some of today's top artists. The list of Milwaukee music we're playing includes the Violent Femmes, Citizen King, Coo Coo Cal, Field Report, Ish Darr, Trapper Schoepp, Naima Adedapo, Vinyl Theater, Willy Porter, GGOOLLDD, WebsterX, Paul Cebar and the late Al Jarreau."
Milwaukee musicians are encouraged to visit 414Music.fm to upload their music for consideration. So far, about 100 area bands and musicians have submitted music. "This is a perfect time for us to launch this service because Milwaukee's music scene is thriving and deserves the support," Lee said. "It's been a real pleasure to program the station and be reminded about how much amazing Milwaukee music is out there."
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| We want to take a moment to congratulate Kevin Horton, Benztown's Imaging & Production Director for JACK-FM, Flashback and Adrenaline, who married the lovely Amanda Konieczny last Sunday at the swanky Azul Maya Riviera in Cancun (yes, the one in Mexico). Among those celebrating the happy couple's nuptials were a bunch of friends and colleagues from Benztown in Los Angeles who flew in for the joyful occasion. Pictured, (l-r): Chris Johansing, Benztown's Director of Marketing; Kevin Horton; the newly minted Amanda Horton (holding the flower girl); Dave "Chachi" Denes, Benztown President; Bonnie Nordling Denes, Benztown's Business Manager; and Justin Case, Benztown's Director of Programming and Imaging.
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