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The media ownership fight is about to get nasty. Kevin Martin better order some Kevlar because the media
ownership battle is set to get a lot tougher. While the radio industry has been in limbo for years and can’t get
its new rules soon enough, others are working to delay any decision. Despite years of review, a series of public
hearings and ten economic impact studies, FCC Chairman Martin is coming under pressure to push back release
of new media ownership rules to next year. As Inside Radio reported yesterday, Martin set a target deadline of
December 18 to release new ownership rules. Insiders say they’d likely do away with media cross-ownership
rules. That’s drawing fire from activists, who worry that may be just the beginning. “The chairman has already
decided what rule changes he wants to make,” says Consumer Federation’s Mark Cooper. “He’s just going
through the motions.” Cooper adds “The FCC hasn’t even received all of the public comment in this proceeding,
and Martin is already scheduling a vote.” More than 162,000 comments have been filed over the past five years,
yet some groups are planning one last email blitz.
The NAB is hoping for “modest” changes. It says it’s not seeking a “wholesale elimination” of media
ownership rules. Its message to the FCC and Congress however is that in order to keep broadcasting viable
“There should be modest reform of some rules that have not changed for more than three decades.” Insiders say
proposals to lift the eight-station cap in the biggest markets aren’t likely to be approved, but abolition of crossownership restrictions is likely. Stifel Nicolaus analyst Blair Levin says Martin “probably can muster a Republican
majority” to relax at least the cross-ownership ban. But he says “He would prefer to pick up the support of at
least one of the two Democratic commissioners.”
Some in Congress want localism requirements first. It’s the equivalent of having to eat your vegetables
before getting dessert. Senators Trent Lott (R-MS) and Byron Dorgan (D-ND) are leading a bipartisan push to
get the FCC to finish its localism proceeding before relaxing any media ownership rules. They’re hoping the
FCC puts “sufficient mechanisms in place to ensure that broadcasters are serving their local communities before
considering any changes that would relax the existing rules governing media ownership.” In a letter to FCC chair
Kevin Martin, they tell him “The FCC should not rush forward and repeat mistakes of the past.” It’s the second
time Lott and Dorgan have teamed up to fight media ownership changes — the last time was in 2003 when thenchair Michael Powell released his revisions.
Arbitron’s Steve Morris: “The data has been solid from the beginning.” Despite some bumps on the road
to electronic measurement, Arbitron’s chief executive is offering a rosy picture of the company’s PPM rollout. He
tells listeners to their quarterly earning call, “While we are confident that we are at adequate levels of quality
today, we know that from long experience that we could always do better.” Morris concedes younger demos have
been the most difficult, but says Arbitron’s made “huge progress” over the last two months. Morris says there
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has been “no resolution” on the issue of in-tab guarantees. Broadcasters are pushing Arbitron to narrow its targets
instead of offering just a 12+ figure. Morris says “If the guarantee can help with confidence, and its something we
would feel comfortable doing, then we’re certainly open to talking about that. And that conversation continues.”
Third quarter revenues increased 6%, in part from higher PPM rates. But it also drove expenses up 16%.
Meantime Morris says the MRC accreditation process continues in Philadelphia and New York, where the MRC is
scheduled to complete its audit later this month.
Arbitron turns to India to for IT know-how and cost savings. The radio industry is rare in today’s business
world. It has largely been untouched by outsourcing. But Arbitron says it is turning to the booming Indian software
industry to develop its next generation of ratings software. It’s Kochi, India center opened three months ago. “That
kind of offshore location could give us both better quality and better costs,” says CFO Steve Morris. He says they
are still in an “initial phase” of evaluation. Morris says they “will be going through a process” in the next couple of
months assessing the tasks being performed at their Columbia, MD headquarters and “figuring out which ones to
move and where the greatest advantage might be.” So far it has resulted in no layoffs. There are no plans to move
any call centers or recruiting operations overseas. An Arbitron rep says “We are aware of the cultural connection
that’s needed for recruitment. The only way you’re going to get a good connection is by understanding the culture.”
That’s a key reason why Arbitron has teamed with TNS in foreign markets, to tap into its network of local teams.
Political Status Report: Shifting primary dates put “Lowest Unit Rate” dates in flux. Exactly when Iowa and
New Hampshire voters will cast their ballots remains up in the air — but that’s just the beginning. Several other
states have yet to lock in their primary date as the states and the political parties fight it out. Broadcast attorney
David Oxenford says broadcasters will need to stay on their toes because in some states the primaries or caucuses
for the Republicans and the Democrats may be held on different dates, so the lowest unit rate periods in those
states will be different for each party. For instance, this week’s decision by the Iowa Republican party to bump up its
caucuses to January 3 will move the beginning of the 45 day period for lowest unit charge for Republican candidates
there to November 19. If the Democrats continue to hold to their planned January 14 caucus date, their LUC rate
won’t start until November 30. Under federal law, lowest unit rates are in effect 45 days before a primary and 60
days before a general election.
Forecast: Radio’s political ad spending will grow 22% this election cycle. Calling political a “rare growth
category” for radio, Bear Stearns analyst Victor Miller says if the current growth rate continues the industry could
see $275 million in political revenues before next November. That would be a marked improvement over 2006
when radio got just 1-2% of their revenues from campaign spending. Miller says local TV stations will still get
the bulk of the dollars, about $1.8 billion, but he calculates some TV “spillover” will help radio. He says “Radio’s
growth rate may be higher as local TV gets progressively more crowded with political ads.” Despite a high-profile
presidential race, political analysts say there will be fewer contentious federal races in 2008. In the Senate there are
five hot races, versus 16 two years ago. And in the House there are between 30 and 35 tight races, about five fewer.
Beasley, Cox and Entercom could gain the most. Factor in primary schedule, historical spending, and where
tight races fall — and you get a list of 16 states where political spending is expected to be brisk. They would include
Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, Iowa, Washington, North Carolina, Missouri, Maine, New Mexico, New
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Hampshire, Oregon, Nebraska, Alaska, Louisiana, and Virginia. Now overlay which radio groups have stations
there and you have a list of potential winners on Election Day. Bear Stearns’ Victor Miller says Beasley gets 51% of
its revenues from the “hot” markets in Pennsylvania and Florida. Cox Radio gets 35% of its revenues from Florida.
While Entercom receives 35% from six closely-watched states and Radio One gets 29% from six others. Other
groups aren’t waiting for the politicians to show up. Both Clear Channel and CBS Radio have formed special sales
teams to go out and get those dollars.
Broadcasters Foundation of America president Gordon Hastings steps down. The organization is currently
searching for his replacement. But Hastings isn’t completely out of the game yet. He plans to re-establish Gordon
Hastings & Associates, the management firm he formed in the early-1990s. He’ll stay involved in the foundation
by helping to market its fundraising events, including the Golden Mike Award and Celebrity Golf Tournament. The
money raised helps needy broadcasters in cases of critical illness, advancing age, death of a spouse or an accident.
Hastings, who has served as president since 1994, says “The foundation is [at the] strongest place in its history so
now is the ideal time to begin the transition to a new president.” Hastings has been in the broadcasting industry for
52 years and adds “There is always the perfect time to leave the party. You never, never want to stay too long.”
Radio Goes Green — Eco-friendly radio spreads. A follow-up to Inside Radio’s report Tuesday on more stations
tying their imaging to the environment. Cox Radio’s AC “Star 99.9” WEZN, Bridgeport, CT has launched an initiative
with sponsors to promote the benefits of living an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. It’s an ongoing program which
provides tips and information to listeners on how to become more environmentally-conscious. WEZN PD Samantha
Stevens says “We are starting to take steps to reduce, reuse and recycle in our own office, and we are inviting our
listeners to join the effort.” It’s not just radio. The music industry is also “going green.” Digital Distribution System
wants to cut down the number of CDs filling the landfill. It’s teaming with GreenDisk and the CD Recycling Center to
support Play MPE, a digital technology that can cut the amount of CD production and waste. GreenDisk president
David Beschen says instead of overproducing discs, Play MPE will allow the industry to send out more music
and content in a digital format. The CD Recycling Center of America says about 100,000 pounds of CDs become
obsolete every month.
Radio One sells its Miami AM to Salem. Radio One continues to trim its portfolio by selling Miami standalone
WTPS, Coral Gables, FL (1080). WTPS is 50,000 watts day and 10,000 watts night and has been programming
a Black talk format and Caribbean music. Salem pays $12.25 million for the station which will take the religious
programming of Salem’s WKAT, Miami (1360) and will get new call letters WMCU. Over the last year Radio One has
sold $150 million worth of stations — but that figure could go higher. As Inside Radio first reported Thursday, the
company says it would consider selling its Los Angles standalone “V-100” KRBV if it cannot reverse declining ratings
and revenues. Broker –— Mark Jorgenson (for Salem).
Syndication Networks creates online “talk zone.” Chris Whiting’s Chicago-based company is creating an
Internet-based talk radio network called TalkZone.com. Whiting says TalkZone is a “perfect complement to our
successful terrestrial syndication business.” Whiting will tap some of his existing talk talent like Dave Baum and Hub
Arkush, and he says “we are actively seeking new hosts and shows for the rapid buildout of our program schedule.”
Syndication Networks shows are now carried on more than 1,700 terrestrial stations plus XM and Sirius.
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Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX (#5)
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN (#16)
St. Louis, MO (#20)
Estimated 2007 radio revenue - $423M (Kagan)
Estimated 2007 radio revenue - $194M (Kagan)
Estimated 2007 radio revenue - $145.7M (Kagan)
Back in five-share territory as urban
“K-104” (+1.7) returns to first place.
Station Spr Sum Format
Owner/LMA
KKDA-F 3.9 5.6 urban
Service
KLUV
4.1 4.6 oldies
CBS Radio
KHKS
5.0 4.4 CHR
Clear Channel
KBFB
3.7 4.2 rhy. CHR
Radio One
WBAP
4.1 3.8 news/talk
Citadel
KESS-F 4.1 3.7 reg’l Mex.
Univision/BMP
KVIL
3.1 3.1 AC
CBS Radio
KDGE
2.5 3.1 rock
Clear Channel
KLTY
3.6 2.9 c. Christian Salem
KPLX
2.9 2.9 country
Cumulus
KRNB
2.3 2.9 urban AC
Service
KJKK
2.6 2.8 adult hits
CBS Radio
KDMX
2.8 2.7 hot AC
Clear Channel
KSCS
3.2 2.6 country
Citadel
KTCK*
2.9 2.6 sports
Cumulus
KLNO
2.6 2.5 Span. adlt/hits Univision/BMP
KEGL
2.8 2.2 Span. adlt/hits Clear Channel
KRLD
2.1 2.0 news/talk
CBS Radio
KSOC
2.0 2.0 urban AC
Radio One
KNOR
1.3 1.9 reg’l Mex.
Liberman
KMVK
2.2 1.8 rhy. AC
CBS Radio
WRR
1.9 1.8 classical
City of Dallas
KLLI
1.4 1.8 talk
CBS Radio
KZPS
2.5 1.7 americana
Clear Channel
KDBN
1.3 1.7 rock
Cumulus
KZZA
1.4 1.4 hurban
Liberman
KBOC
1.1 1.4 reg’l Mex.
Liberman
KLIF*
1.1 1.3 talk
Cumulus
KTYS
1.1 1.3 country
Citadel
KESN
1.5 1.2 sports
ABC
KTCY
1.1 1.2 Span. hits
Liberman
KFZO
0.9 0.9 hurban
Univision/BMP
KSKY
0.7 0.8 talk
Salem
KKDA
0.6 0.8 urban oldies Service
KHVN
1.2 0.7 black gospel Mortenson
KDXX
1.1 0.7 reg’l Mex.
Univision/BMP
KZMP
** 0.7 ranchera
Liberman
KAAM
0.8 0.6 standards
DJR Bcstg
KFLC
0.6 0.6 Span. n/t/s
Univision/BMP
KTFW-F 0.7 0.5 classic cntry. LKCM Group
KFXR
0.5 0.5 classic cntry. First Bcstg.
KWRD-F 0.4 0.4 religious
Salem
*Simulcasts: KTCK/KTDK. KLIF/KKLF.
Cluster Analysis: CBS Radio (16.1)
Clear Channel (14.1) Service (9.3)
“KS 95” overtakes “Lite FM” for AC
Oldies “KLOU” vaults from 13th to fifth.
honors; “KQ 92” slips but holds onto first. Station Spr Sum Format
Owner/LMA
Station Spr Sum Format
Owner/LMA
KQRS-F 9.1 8.2 classic rock Citadel
WCCO
6.6 6.8 nws/talk/sportsCBS Radio
KEEY-F 6.9 6.6 country
Clear Channel
KSTP-F 4.7 5.5 AC
Hubbard
KDWB-F 5.6 5.3 CHR
Clear Channel
KXXR
5.0 4.9 rock
Citadel
WLTE
5.0 4.8 soft AC
CBS Radio
KSTP
4.6 4.4 news/talk
Hubbard
KTCZ-F 3.9 4.1 adult altern. Clear Channel
KZJK
3.3 3.8 adult hits
CBS Radio
KQQL
2.7 3.2 oldies
Clear Channel
KTTB
3.8 2.7 rhy. CHR
Northern Lights
KFAN
2.2 2.5 sports
Clear Channel
KTLK-F 2.1 2.1 talk
Clear Channel
WGVX* 1.0 1.5 oldies
Citadel
KMNV
** 1.4 reg’l Mex.
Davidson
WWTC
1.1 1.3 talk
Salem
KLCI
0.8 1.3 classic cntry. Starcom
WFMP
1.3 1.1 talk
Hubbard
KTNF
0.9 1.0 talk
JR Bcstg
WDGY
0.6 0.9 reg’l Mex.
Radio Rey
KLBB
0.5 0.9 standards
Stillwater
WWJO
** 0.4 country
Regent
*Simulcasts: WGVX/WGVY/WGVZ.
Cluster Analysis: Clear Channel (23.8)
CBS Radio (15.4) Citadel (14.6)
12+ AQH Shares, Mon-Sun, 6 am to midnight.
May not be quoted or reproduced without prior written
permission from Arbitron. Copyright 2007.
Formats of stations listed reflect the analysis and
groupings of M Street Corp. and may differ from the
station’s opinions or interpretations.
KMOX
7.1 7.0 nws/talk/sportsCBS Radio
KEZK-F 6.1 5.5 soft AC
CBS Radio
WIL-F
5.6 5.2 country
Bonneville
KTRS
4.9 5.0 talk
Charter
KLOU
3.5 4.5 oldies
Clear Channel
WARH
4.7 4.4 adult hits
Bonneville
KMJM-F 4.2 4.4 urban AC
Clear Channel
KSHE
5.2 4.3 rock
Emmis
KSLZ
3.8 3.9 CHR
Clear Channel
KSD
4.1 3.7 country
Clear Channel
KFTK
3.9 3.7 talk
Emmis
KYKY
2.8 3.7 hot AC
CBS Radio
WFUN-F 3.6 3.5 urban AC
Radio One
KATZ-F 3.3 3.5 urban
Clear Channel
KIHT
3.7 3.3 classic hits
Emmis
WHHL
3.0 3.3 urban
Radio One
KPNT
2.8 3.3 modern rock Emmis
KATZ
2.0 2.5 black gospel Clear Channel
WMVN
2.3 2.2 rhy. AC
Bonneville
KFUO-F 2.6 2.0 classical
Luth. Church
KFNS*
1.2 1.3 sports
Big League
WIL
0.7 0.9 classic cntry. Bonneville
KNSX
0.4 0.6 modern rock 21 Sound
KSLG
** 0.6 sports
Simmons
KFAV
** 0.5 country
Kaspar
WFFX+
** 0.4 sports
Simmons
WIJR
** 0.4 reg’l Mex.
Birach
*Simulcast: KFNS-AM/FM.
+Recent changes from the M-Street database:
WFFX flipped from urban oldies as WESL in July.
Cluster Analysis: Clear Channel (22.5)
CBS Radio (16.2) Emmis (14.6)
INSIDE RADIO STOCKS
Dow close from Thursday 10/18/07: 13,888.96 down 3.58
Nasdaq 2799.31 up 6.64 S&P 500 1540.08 down 1.16
Arbitron
Beasley
CBS
Citadel Clear Chan
Cox Radio
Cumulus
Emmis
Close
Change 46.54 up 1.75
7.42 down 0.28
29.41 down 0.29
4.19 down 0.04
37.96 up 0.03
12.64 down 0.03
10.45 down 0.06
5.28 up 0.05
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Change
Entercom
18.02 down
Entravision
9.85 up
Fisher
50.00 unchgd
Global Traffic 7.00 down
Interep
0.23 up Journal
9.22 down
Lincoln Fin. 66.28 up
Radio One
3.63 up
0.68
0.24
0.10
0.06
0.25
0.34
0.01
Close
Change
Regent
2.43 down
Saga
7.64 down
Salem
8.23 up
SBS
2.80 up
Sirius
3.66 unchgd
SWMX
0.04 unchgd
Westwood One 2.34 down
XM Satellite 15.62 up
0.02
0.20
0.12 0.07
0.06
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GENERAL SALES MANAGER - BLOOMINGTON, IN
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
Artistic Media Partners is looking for a General Sales Manager for
two radio station(s) in Bloomington, IN. Candidates should have a
quantifiable record of consistent budget achievement, the ability to
develop NTR and interactive revenue, a proven ability to motivate,
train and lead by example and a track record of leadership success. If
you are looking for quality of life and want to live in a university town
with all the cultural and economic benefits, this could be the position
for you. Contact: Sandy Zehr, VP, [email protected] or Fax
your resume to: 812-336-7000. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Unique opportunity to join
WOR 710HD, Legendary leader
in talk radio. WOR recently
added to its star studded line-up
with exciting new personalities.
If you can sell, have agency D/R
and retail experience this line-up
is a dream!
STATION MANAGER - RADIO DISNEY - TX, FL, VA
Radio Disney has immediate openings for Station Manager in
Houston, TX, Orlando, FL, and in Norfolk, VA. The Ideal candidates
will demonstrate a proven ability to maximize resources, possess
exceptional leadership and communication skills, have a solid sales
background, and the ability to creatively achieve and surpass all
financial expectations. Come represent the #1 brand in family
entertainment on local radio! Sales management experience
preferred. Please apply directly on-line at: www.disneycareers.com
or submit your resume to: [email protected]. EOE.
DIGITAL MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - L.A. & N.Y.
The ABC Radio Networks Digital Media Group represents some of
the most listened-to and visited radio websites in the world. The
Digital Media Account Executive (one in L.A. and one in N.Y.)
will be responsible for sales development for our websites. The ideal
candidate will create and communicate concepts that are targeted
to clients and advertising agencies including cultivating relationships
that stimulate new business. Qualifications:
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Education: College Degree preferred
Experience: 5+ years in media sales (radio and digital preferred)
Some travel • Technical Skills: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Send resumes to:
[email protected]
When responding to this posting please put CA 101 or NY 106
in the subject line. Equal Opportunity Employer.
MARKET MANAGER - CUMULUS - SHREVEPORT
Cumulus Broadcasting is searching for a Market Manager to lead
our cluster in Shreveport, Louisiana. To be considered you must
be a dedicated recruiter, an effective trainer, excellent in yield
management, deeply understand the ways to create revenue in a tough
environment, live in the details of your business and most importantly
you must be able to bring great individuals to our company. Join
America’s Best Run Radio Company! E.O.E. Reach me immediately,
Gary Pizzati / SVP / Cumulus Media: [email protected].
This may be a one in a lifetime
opportunity – call Jerry Crowley
or Jen Buckley at 212-642-4540.
F/M EOE.
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Director of Sales for top 50
market. We’re looking for
someone experienced in all
facets of sales leadership
including hiring, motivation,
strategic planning, coaching,
pricing, inventory, NTR and the
web. Does this sound like you?
If you’ve had enough of the
corporate radio scene and are
committed to doing real radio
again, we should talk.
We have great stations, pay,
benefits, and everything you’ll
need to make this your best
career move ever. Send your
resume in confidence to:
[email protected]
EOE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Great lifestyle and career
opportunity in the beautiful
Pacific Northwest. CRISTA
Broadcasting is seeking to
add top Account Executive
to successful and growing
CCM FM. Be a part of a great
organization. Send resume to:
[email protected]
or call: Roger Burke
888-298-1065, ext 124. E.O.E.
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