Feed URL: http://totalpopularmusic.com/rss/rss-feed.xml http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Today's Radio and Media News ... From TotalPopularMusic.com - Home of The NEW Mass Appeal Hit Music Radio Format! en-us TotalPopularMusic.com http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html CBS Radio and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a multi-year partnership that will allow Phillies games to be broadcast on Talk WPHT-AM and "SportsRadio 94" WIP-FM. Phillies play by play will be heard on WPHT and WIP during the pre-season, regular season and post-season ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html The FCC is proposing a $44,000 fine against Cumulus Talk WLS-AM, Chicago, for sponsorship identification violations -- $4,000 for each of 11 spot airings that were not properly identified ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Veteran radio programmer and on-air personality David Hall has died at the age of 57. Most recently, he's been Program Director and afternoon drive host at Triple-A "Lightning 100" WRLT-FM, Nashville. The station posts the news of Hall's passing, and its shocked reaction, on the "Lightning 100" website ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Carleton College noncommercial KRLX-FM, Northfield, Minnesota, doesn't want any part of Clear Channel's iHeartRadio -- at least not as offered ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html The Conclave announces that Fred Jacobs, President of Jacobs Media, and Rich Meyer, President/CEO of Airplay Intel are recipients of the 2012 Rockwell Award ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html A lot of talk is being heard about one of British singer M.I.A.'s fingers -- specifically a middle one, with which she was seen "flipping the bird" on television coverage of Madonna’s Super Bowl half-time show ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Blueberry Broadcasting’s Fox Sports Maine, which has been comprised of several stations, now has one less frequency, as WAEI-FM, Bangor, flips to Adult Variety Hits "Big 104" WBAK-FM ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Simmons Media makes two Program Director appointments for its Salt Lake City cluster. After serving as interim PD, Sean Demery is officially named Program Director and Brand Manager for Alternative Rock "X96" KXRK-FM, and Simmons hires Matt Johnson as PD and Brand Manager for Hit Music "Mix 107.9" KUDD-FM ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Radio talk host Doc Thompson is out at WRVA-AM, Richmond, Virginia, only a week after he was let go from WLW-AM, Cincinnati ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Memphis radio talk host Thaddeus Matthew is back on the air, after being silenced by management for about 24 hours ... Matthews hosts an afternoon show on Pollack Broadcasting's WPLX-AM. Some say he went too far last week during an intense interview on his show with Republican Congressional Candidate Charlotte Bergman ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html "The Last DJ" Jim Ladd, who was let go by Classic Rock KLOS-FM, Los Angeles, will debut on SiriusXM, February 13 ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/DailyDozen.html Our new Number One -- Adele's SET FIRE TO THE RAIN -- is far out in front of any other song, by more thn 900 total plays, and continuing to gain rapidly, while former top-tune-topper and now runner-up, Katy Perry's THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY continues backing away from Adele's third straight #1 TPM SuperHit. Speaking of third, despite a lot more losses, Bruno Mars' IT WILL RAIN remains in that position. Flo Rida's GOOD FEELING continues renewed gains, but can't advance beyond fifth -- at least not yet. WE FOUND LOVE from Rihanna with Calvin Harris is still in the way! Jessie J's DOMINO continues rapid gains, but yet has a gap to advance again. Gavin DeGraw's NOT OVER YOU passes Selena Gomez's LOVE YOU LIKE A LOVE SONG ... but even more notable, Kelly Clarkson's STRONGER (WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU), still SuperGaining, is up 12-11. The Top 12 Songs of the Day, every day, from TOTAL Popular Music - 'The NEW Mass Appeal Hit Music Radio Format!' http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Cumulus Adult Variety Hits "97.5 Bob FM" KSZR-FM, Tucson, flips to CHR-Top40 "i97-5" with the slogan "All The Hits" targeting today's young adults ... We have a full report including background on the station ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html TPMedia NewsPage has now confirmed that Merlin Media New York VP of Programming Liz Aiello has exited, as have Senior Director of Digital Programming Rich McLaughlin and VP of Production Jerry Rohira. (We now have an updated report) ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Clear Channel has partnered with Madonna to launch a worldwide campaign for her latest single and video, "Give Me All Your Luvin'." The campaign -- which includes the new single airing on Clear Channel and partner radio stations and websites -- will reach more than 150 million people around the world ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Beasley Broadcast Group reports a 6.8% decline in net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2011, a year-to-year drop of $1.8 million, which "primarily reflects the impact of a reduction in national and political advertising compared with the same period in 2010." However, net income rose 1.7% to $3.4 million attributed to a $1 million reduction in interest expense ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html The NAB says it is not seeking to force a legislative "mandate" for the inclusion of FM chips in mobile devices, including cellphones. The response comes to a letter from CEA, CTIA and the musicFirst Coalition to members of the Congressional Black Caucus ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html The former Chief Engineer for Cumulus Cincinnati is facing felony theft charges for allegedly stealing over $129,000 in broadcasting equipment, dating back to May 2011. Ben Ary's employment was terminated just days before his arrest ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html KFC may be short on wings for a while, after Philadelphia CBS Radio Sports WIP-AM-FM held its annual Wing Bowl Friday morning. Takeru Kobayashi, considered a competitive eating champ, polished off a record-setting 337 wings at Wing Bowl 20 beating the previous record set last year by 82 wings .... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Salem Communications announced today (Feb. 2) the appointment of Phil Boyce to the position of Vice President, Director of Spoken Word Format. In this new role, he will oversee the programming practices of all spoken word English formats, and will lead Salem's programming department ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Radio Disney VP of Marketing Phil Guerini is promoted to succeed Sean Cocchia as VP and General Manager of Radio Disney. Cocchia is promoted to SVP of Business Operations and General Manager of Disney Channels Worldwide, supervising Disney Media Sales and Marketing and Radio Disney ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html HD Radio developer iBiquity Digital's President and CEO Bob Struble recounts his findings after scanning 1.85 million square feet of exhibit space at CES. His conclusion: "I can't say I saw every one of the 31,000 exhibitor's booths, but I did see a lot, and came to a distressing realization: AM/FM radio is the only analog technology remaining at the CES, everything else is digital." Struble adds "that is not a long term growth strategy" ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Clear Channel NewsTalk KFBK-AM-FM, Sacramento, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. As part of the celebration, KFBK is unveiling an online museum at kfbk.com showcasing the station's history ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/Behind-the-Microphone.html Tracy Austin exits as Program Director of Hot AC "Mix 96.5" KHMX-FM, Houston, after about a year and a half, and is seeking new opportunities. CBS Radio Houston VP of Programming Mark Adams will handle programming for "Mix" until a replacement is named ... Classic Hits "105.7 The Walrus" XHPRS-FM, San Diego, installs John Nolan for mornings, using just "Nolan" on the air. He previously hosted mornings at "Star 92.9" WEZF-FM, Burlington, Vermont ... Hot AC "Key 103.1" WAFY-FM, Frederick, Maryland, adds Sierra Decker and Shinn to team with Tommy Jordan in mornings. Decker most recently worked in mornings at WUBB-FM, Savannah. Shinn came on board recently from sister Nassau Broadcasting CHR-Top40 WPST-FM, Trenton, NJ ... Zac Morgan joins the morning show at Hot AC "My 102.5" WMYI-FM, Greenville, teaming with in-plae Marne Mason ... Former KBIG-FM, Los Angeles, afternoon show producer Brad Nolan is in for afternoons at "Click 98.9" KLCK-FM, Seattle, starting February 20 ... MORE http://totalpopularmusic.com/index.html It's official! There's a new Number One SuperHit at Total Popular Music. On the new Super Sixty for the week of February 5, the five-week reign as top-tune-topper for Katy Perry's THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY comes to an end. SET FIRE TO THE RAIN -- still SuperGaining -- passes TOTGA, which is now experiencing serious losses, to give Adele her third straight Number One winner, adding more than 1200 TotalPlaysMonitored week-to-week. Right now, there's no rising/gaining challenger within striking distance, portending what could be a long visit to the penthouse for Adele. TOTAL Popular Music - The PPM-friendly 'NEW Mass Appeal Hit Music Radio Format' -- an exclusive service of Mark Harris Broadcast Consulting. http://totalpopularmusic.com/NewsPage2.html *Arbitron Says MRC Withdraws Five PPM Markets Accreditation ... *Forbes: 'Can Ryan Seacrest Save Clear Channel?' ... *Detroit's WCAR-AM Becomes 'ESPN 1090' ... *'97.5 ESPN Deportes' Launches in Chicago ... *Inner City Seeks to Protect Trademarks from Creditors ... *RTDNA Opposing Proposed FCC Recordkeeping Changes ... *AFTRA and SAG Boards Both Agree to Merger ... *Radio-ASCAP Settlement Approved by Federal Court ... *Ryan Seacrest Receives $300M Investments from Clear Channel, Thomas H. Lee and Bain Capital ... *NABEF to Honor State Farm with Corporate Leadership Award ... *Greater Media Boston Market Manager Tom Baker Retiring, Rob Williams Named New Boston Market Manager ... *Radio Mercury Awards Announces 2012 Chief Judge, Opens Call for Entry ... *Comcast and NBC Make $2.7M Commitment to Broadcast Museum ... *Bob Maccini: Are Broadcasters Making A Mistake Joining iHeartRadio? ... http://totalpopularmusic.com/ChartChat.html Mark Harris has behind-the-scenes info and stats -- including Greatest Gainers and Biggest Losers -- in the latest edition of Chart Chat, published Sunday afternoons, with a Friday Update Edition that looks at trending towards the next week's Super Sixty chart, including the 'Top 20 Now!' Harris, a 50-year veteran broadcaster, is the creator of the NEW Mass Appeal Hit Music Radio Format: Total Popular Music. http://totalpopularmusic.com/ComponentCharts.html TPM's Radio Programmer Mark Harris offers weekly playlists for the three popular music formats -- The TPM CHR Top 40, The Hot Adult 40, and The AC 40 -- every week. "Our Listing at the Start of the Week... Shows You What 'Theirs' Will Look Like at the End of the Week! We schedule the airplay, then they report that airplay!" http://totalpopularmusic.com/index.html Listen to any and all of the songs comprising Today's Popular Music, on demand! We offer direct TPMusic Video links for every song on our Super Sixty, as well as featured new songs, Hitbounds and Recurrents -- more than a hundred in all. 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