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END OF AN ERA: Cleveland's John Lanigan Announces Retirement

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– One of Cleveland's most dominant morning host of all time, John Lanigan (L), announced he'll be retiring on March 29th. Following his nearly 29 yr. run at WMJI FM/105.7, he tells cleveland.com, "It's been a long time coming .. "I've been doing it for a long time and I'm 71 and I've been thinking about it for a while." "We can't thank John enough for his dedication and performance over the years," says WMJI operations manager Keith Abrams. "We will continue to have a relationship with John moving forward, but it won't involve him getting up at 4 a.m." Lanigan broke the news on Friday by calling into "The Lanigan and Malone (R) Show," which he hosts with Jimmy Malone. Lanigan began his first radio stint in Cleveland in 1970 as morning host at WGAR AM/1220, where he replaced Don Imus. He left briefly in 1983 for a Florida station, but returned in 1985 to work for WMJI. Consultant John Gorman "John is one of the most unique radio guys you'll hear ... He could get off the phone with a comedian and go right to a congressman. There were times when authors would go on and John would ask these detailed questions, and the author would be like, 'You actually read my book.' So few radio guys would, but John always did." Cumulus SVP Corporate programming, Mike McVay says When I was a PD and morning man in Wheeling WV, in the early days of my career, John was the morning man at WGAR AM in Cleveland. I could hear it in Wheeling and listened to him on my way to work. Lanigan motivated me. I learned programming talent by listening to him. I stole from him. He made me a better talent and helped me to grow into the PD that I became. When I became a consultant full time in 1984, I stole John for WMTX/Tampa. He was there one year, which was as long as his non-compete, and we then hired him for WMJI/Cleveland. He has been at WMJI ever since. I don't know why he is retiring, because he sounds as good as ever and his ratings are still huge, but I congratulate him on an amazing career. I wish John all he best. Mark Nolan will be taking Lanigan's place, starting April 1.

The Woody Show Heads To ALT 98.7 Los Angeles

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– ALT 98.7, LA announced the launch of its new morning show, The Woody Show, beginning weekdays on April 21ST. The show, featuring Woody, Ravey, Menace and Greg Gory are real-life friends and will reunite on ALT 98.7 for the first time since 2009, when they were a top rated morning show in San Francisco. Since then, Woody and Ravey have hosted mornings on 105.7 The Point, St. Louis, while Menace and Gory each anchored separate shows in San Francisco. "The Woody Show is here to wake the market up with their unique friendship, driven by a cast of characters coming from a diverse range of backgrounds all finding a common sense of humor, love of communicating with listeners and desire to entertain," said Andrew Jeffries, Vice President of Programming, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Los Angeles. "As much as I'm going to miss the people in St. Louis, I really couldn't ask for a better opportunity than this,' said Woody. "I'm psyched to be reunited with my old crew from San Francisco, and beyond flattered that of all the people and shows Andrew, Mike and Greg could have chosen, they chose us." Former co-host Scott Rizzuto will take over mornings at 105.7 The Point beginning April 1 with Tony Patrico as co-host and producer. Reportedly, current ALT morning host, Kennedy (L), of Music in the morning with Kennedy, will continue with the show until The Woody Show's arrival in April.

Things Turn Ugly As Boston Hosts Engage In Twitter Battle

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– Ever since 98.5 Boston Sport's Hub morning show of Toucher & Rich eclipsed the longtime market leader Dennis and Callahan show on WEEI, things have gotten, to say the least, a little tense. According to larrybrownsports.com Fred Toucher (Toettcher) and Rich Shertenlieb have been very vocal on the air and through social media by letting their listeners know that they are beating WEEI’s Dennis and Callahan Show. On Saturday morning, WEEI’s John Dennis had apparently had enough and went after Toucher on Twitter. He began by going after John Wallach, who handles sports headlines for T&R.” Wallach’s Twitter handle is @KenGriffeyRules. A follower asked Dennis if he could bring Wallach along with him to an event that WEEI will be holding at a Resort Casino. Dennis went off. @jpriordan12 @FoxwoodsCT sure, if you want to hang w the single most talentless irritating broadcaster in Boston history. @KenGriffeyRules — John Dennis (@JohnDennisWEEI) January 25, 2014 - @KenGriffeyRules will get his ass kicked if he shows up in my face EVER." Dennis’ followers began to ask Dennis questions like “Have you been drinking?” He said he was simply tired of listening to Toucher and Rich’s crap and then took aim at Toucher. "..nope. DONE taking their idiotic *hit. Quiet for 2 yrs. no more." John Dennis -- Toucher is a hideously ugly *ussy w NO GUTS. SICKS listeners on me for 2 yrs. Come see me DOUCHE BAG. — John Dennis - Dennis closed the war by guaranteeing his show will pass Toucher and Rich’s show this year. Of course, Toucher finally responded by taking aim at Dennis' age - SEE OTHER TWEETS HERE

WIP's Wing Bowl Now In Espanol

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– WIP’s Wing Bowl has become one of the most popular radio events in the country and now gets worldwide coverage. In keeping with Wing Bowl 22’s theme of “doubles”, SportsRadio 94WIP’s Wing Bowl 22 will also be broadcast in Spanish on 94WIPHD-3 on Friday, January 31st at 6am. It’s the first time in event history that Wing Bowl will be heard in Spanish. WIP host Rickie Ricardo will be the Spanish play by play announcer. Wing Bowl 22 will be held Friday, January 31st in front of a sold out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center and is presented by Steven Singer Jewelers and SugarHouse Casino. The English language version of WIP’s Wing Bowl 22 will be live on 94WIP, streamed live at CBSPhilly.com and available through the Radio.com app for a variety of mobile devices. Ricardo said It’s an honor for me to be the first Spanish language voice of this grand event known as “Wing Bowl 22″! Neither the World Series in baseball nor the postseason action of the NFL have the worldwide impact of the battle between Man vs Chicken Wing. This will be a monumental moment in my career as well as for the huge Hispanic fan base. I pledge to add the spice and heat of our culture to each mouthful,” said Ricardo. A radio veteran of 33 years and one of the country’s most high profile bilingual air personalities, WIP host Rickie Ricardo has been the play by play announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies Spanish broadcasts for the past 7 years. Rickie is also the Spanish language voice of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and programming consultant for cable’s Music Choice Television Networks. And of course, like ads to the Super Bowl, there's Wingettes to The Wing Bowl. Check out this year's competion HERE. PHOTO/Chip Kelly - Angelo Cataldi & Wingettes Erin & Fair

Jacapps Launches Mobile Games For Radio

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– Jacapps announced that it would begin offering mobile game apps to radio stations today. These unique games are station branded, and offer multiple opportunities for sponsor messages and engagement. A new game will be released quarterly, enabling stations to plan ahead for promotion and sales. "Games create amazing synergies with radio," said Bob Kernen, COO of jacapps, "Radio provides a perfect promotional platform, and its deep relationship with the audience makes it the perfect springboard for driving the kind of social, mobile behavior listeners love. The games are engaging and drive the repeat usage that appeals to sponsors. It's the right answer when a client asks, 'What's new?' They also support programming because they enhance a station's brand image." This past fall, j?capps produced a game app for Greater Media's WCSX/Detroit to coincide with deer hunting season. CSX Program Director JT Tarrants commented, "Our listeners were ready for us to step up and offer them more than the clichéd '10 in a row,' and engage them with an app that hyper-targeted our listening audience. If you truly care about your audience, engage them on several different platforms and they will reward you. The huge success of our CSX deer hunting app is proof." The app was downloaded over 50,000 times in less than 5 weeks and, with sponsor Carhartt (who hadn't advertised on radio before) on board, posted a 3x ROI. Jacapps is also the House Developer for The Ford Motor Company, working with mobile application developers to enable voice commands to enhance the in-car infotainment experience in vehicles equipped with the Ford AppLink operating system.
For more information and an online demonstration, contact Bob Kernen at bob@jacapps.com

MOTION: Lisa McKay On The Rise At Curtis Media Group

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– Curtis Media Group has promoted Lisa McKay to VP/Programming for its Raleigh-Durham cluster. She'll oversee WBBB-FM, WPLW-FM & WWPL-FM, WBZJ-FM, WQDR-FM and WYMY-FM . McKay joined Curtis as PD of WQDR-FM in 2002. She added programming duties at WPLW & WWPL in 2011. Curtis Media Group EVP Trip Savery said, "Lisa's hard work, passion and dedication over the past twelve years has grown WQDR to be one of the most admired stations in the country. She has further proven her abilities with WPLW/WWPL over the past two years, and is incredibly deserving of this new role supervising our key Raleigh-Durham properties."McKay added, "I'm grateful for the opportunity to join Trip Savery to help make Curtis Media Group the most admired radio company in America. Collaborating with our talented group of programmers here and longtime partners Harker Research to increase listener and client loyalty is an incredible honor."

Third Station Now Giving Justin Bieber The Silent Treatment

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– You can Lite 101.5 Miami to the latest station giving Justin Bieber's music the silent treatment until he seeks some type of treatment. Following his arrest last Thursday and brief jail stint, Michael Castner, a host and PD for Portland, OR's Z100, tells WPLG-TV they're not playing him until he gets some help. "We're no better than the parents supplying prescription drugs or being there when he's drinking booze if we're playing his music and enabling him." Bieber is accused of drunken driving, resisting arrest and driving with an expired license. Another station Hot 89.9 in Ottawa (see recent news below) is banning Bieber, too. In a statement the station writes in part, "Well, hotties... Desperate times call for desperate measures! Starting now we are banning all of Justin Bieber alberta music. The ban will not belifted until he gets the help that he clearly needs."

WestwoodOne Goes Backstage At 56th Annual Grammys

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 27TH, 2014 –– The WestwoodOne Backstage at the 56th Grammys lounge was hopping on Friday, (1/24) with a number of recording artists stopping by to say hello! WestwoodOne has been providing exclusive backstage audio coverage from the WestwoodOne Backstage at the GRAMMYs radio row, leading up to tonight’s 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Music's Biggest Night® was held at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. Cumulus/NASH America’s Morning Show host Blair Garner stopped by the WestwoodOne Backstage and smiled for the camera with top country artists Miranda Lambert and Chuck Wicks PHOTO/Joey Wachs

And Last Night's Grammy Winners Were

Big Night For Daft Punk At The Grammys - [GRAMMYS]

McCartney & Start Reunite On Stage At Grammys - [TELEGRAPH]

UH OH: Sharon Obourne Gets Into Food Fight With Jonah Hill's Brother At Grammy Party - [GOSSIP COP]

DiCaprio Crashes Jonah Hill SNL Monologue - [BUZZFEED]

Matt Lauer Scoops Interview With Fallon, Leno Joint Interview - [TODAY]

'Glee's' 100th Episode Will Address Cory Monteith's Death - [US]

Sharon Stone To Star In New TV Pilot - [TV GUIDE]

Hugh Jackman To Play Villian Blackbeard In 'Peter Pan' - [MOVIE WEB]

Britney Spears Goes Vixen On Cover Of Vegas Magazine - [PEREZ HILTON]

Adele & Phil Collins To Collaborate On New Music - [ACE SHOWBIZ]

WTF: Susan Boyles Applies For Minimum Wage Cashier's Job - [PAGE SIX]

Leno Puts Kibosh On Future Talk Show - [UPI]

Leave It To Bieber To Bring Out The Best In Radio

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– In less time than it took for Justin Bieber to post bond, radio stations and media outlets across the globe jumped on his latest misfortunes like glue. According to us.com, hashtags ranging from "#DeportBieber" to "FreeJustinBieber" started trending on Twitter. Celebrities weighed in as well, and some weren't too pleasant: Ricky Gervais: "Prison name: Justine Bieber. It was even Matt Drudge's top story for hours. Then, of course, radio stations across the globe jumped in with their usual fun and games. Among the many included Power 96 Miami who had JP from the morning show down at the police station - WATCH VIDEO HERE. Today they're hosting drag races today with men in women’s clothes, foot racing. Hot 89.9 Ottawa, the same station who brought you "Win A Baby," launched a Bieber Ban - until he goes to rehab. They wrote: "We here at The New Hot 89.9 love Justin Bieber for his hit music. What we don’t love is the way he’s been acting recently …. Well Hotties… desperate times call for desperate measures! #HotBANSBieber Starting now we are BANNING all of Justin Bieber’s music on The New HOT 89.9! The ban will not be lifted until Justin gets the help that he clearly needs. Show your support by using #HotBANSBieber. In seconds this was TMZ's top story. Talk radio jumped in as well. WFTL/Miami's Rich Stevens tells Jockline Daily he spent his entire show going back and forth with a buddy from the Miami Beach PD. He claims he got the police report and the mugshot WAY before TMZ. Plus, was quickly joined by a psychologist, an attorney, cops from miami beach pd and spoke to the owner of an exotic car rental talking about the price ($1,500 a day) for the Lamborghini. Stevens said that after Bieber left jail he went to the Viceroy Hotel (R).... but his sources then told him he later returned to The Orchid House on South Beach which, according to flipkey.com, goes for about $2,850 a night.

Daughter Of Slain Radio Host Claims Step-Father Killed Her

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– Kimberly Pack, daughter of April Kauffman (L), the radio host killed at her New Jersey home in 2012, said yesterday her step-father, Dr. James Kauffman, is responsible for her mother's murder and should not get insurance money he’s been fighting to receive. According to NBC/Philadelphia, in a federal legal filing submitted yesterday, Kimberly Pack charges that April's husband Dr. Kauffman is “responsible for the intentional killing." This marks the first time anyone has been openly accused of April Kauffman’s death. Pack says she is speaking out now after being brought in to a civil lawsuit filed by Dr. Kauffman, who has been attempting to collect the $600,000 in life insurance taken out by his former wife. Both Pack and Dr. Kauffman are beneficiaries. Ed Jacobs, an attorney for Dr. Kauffman, called the claim "nonsense." "Dr. Kauffman has lost his wife in the unsolved homicide. He's cooperated fully with the Atlantic County Prosecutor Office's investigation. Ms. Pack has been interviewed multiple times, multiple times over the course of the investigation and my client has never been charged." Dr. Kauffman is suing Transamerica who has refused to pay off policies because it had not received a copy of the police report in the case. In a counterclaim filed by Transamerica, it said they needed to review a copy of the police report in the homicide before determining whether to pay out the policies.

MOTION: Kenard Karter Returns Home To Chicago As PD Of 107.5 WCGI; Joe 'Flounder' Piesz Joins HOT 96/WSTO Evansville For Mornings; Power 106 L.A.'s Liz Hernandez Adds Reporter Duties On 'Access Hollywood'

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– 107.5 WGCI FM announced that Kenard Karter has been named Program Director, effective March 3, 2014. Karter will return to Chicago after four years of being at Clear Channel’s KMEL in the San Francisco market, where he most recently served as the Assistant Program Director and Midday Personality. He’s a Chicago native that began his radio career in his hometown ten years ago. Kenard has held a variety of positions in Chicago including On-Air Personality and Promotions Assistant at 107.5 WGCI; and Music Director at both 107.5 WGCI FM and 103.5 KISS FM. He also has served as Assistant Production Director of 107.5 WGCI, V103 and Inspiration 1390AM. “I’m THRILLED Kenard is coming aboard to lead the WGCI team. His record of success at KMEL is impressive and his competitive spirit is infectious,” said Derrick Brown, Director of Urban Programming for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Chicago. “I couldn’t be happier Kenard is coming back home to Chicago to take ‘GCI to its next level of success.” –––––––––– Joe “Flounder” Piesz has been named the new morning host for HOT 96 WSTO-FM/Evansville, IN. He arrives from WTNR/Country 94.5 Grand Rapids and WFBE-FM 95.1 in Flint where he's broadcast since 2007 –––––––––– Former MY FM and current Power 106 FM L.A. radio host Liz Hernandez (shown with Billy Bush) has joined Access Hollywood as a reporter, where her first assignment will be interviewing Miley Cyrus. According to The Wrap, Hernandez will contribute to AccessHollywood.com and will cover red carpet events, junkets and report on all breaking Hollywood news. Hernandez serves as co-host of the nationally syndicated Big Boy’s Neighborhood on Power 106 FM. Hernandez has appeared as herself in numerous TV shows including HBO’s “Entourage.” Worked for E! News as a correspondent and as host of “E! News Now” in 2011. HERNANDEZ PHOTO/Twitter

Larry Lujack Memorial Video Now Available

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– In between numerous radio reunions and tribute videos, Radio's Best Friend, Art Vuolo has somehow found time to produce a video tribute in memory of Chicago radio icon Larry Lujack. With Tommy Edwards serving as commentator, he's also joined by John Gehron, John Rook and others for this special video. He has material of the Super Jock from as far back as 1976 (including a TV interview with Lujack commenting on his book) ! The tribute runs 73 minutes, reflecting the number of years he lived. An abbreviated version has been posted on YouTube. The link is on the home page of Art's web site: www.vuolovideo.com which is where the uncut version is also available. See why Larry Lujack was a radio original. WATCH VIDEO HERE

WestwoodOne And The Recording Academy Extend Deal Through 2017

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– The Recording Academy® and WestwoodOne announced they have expanded their partnership for three more years. They will kick off this new extension with exclusive backstage audio coverage from the WestwoodOne Backstage at the Grammy's radio row for two days leading up to the 56th Annual Grammy Awards®. Music's Biggest Night® will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, ET.
Our ongoing partnership with WestwoodOne further underscores The Recording Academy's overall commitment to delivering compelling, engaging content to music fans everywhere," said Evan Green, CMO, The Recording Academy. "Together, by offering exclusive access to some of today's most relevant artists, we seek to enhance excitement and anticipation for Music's Biggest Night."

Radio Has Super Bowl XLVIII Super Covered

FOX Sports Radio To Features Debut Of Steve Gorman Sports; CBS Sports Broadcast 75 Hours Of Coverage

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– For the 14th straight year, FOX Sports Radio will offer continuous coverage of the Super Bowl with live broadcast events during the week leading up to the big game. Beginning Monday, January 27, FOX Sports Radio will bring listeners programming and updates from several locations throughout New York City as The Dan Patrick Show, Jay Mohr Sports, J.T. The Brick and Steve Gorman SPORTS! broadcast live from the center of the action. The network’s annual Super Bowl broadcast also marks the national debut of Steve Gorman SPORTS (shown) on FOX Sports Radio, featuring top guests in sports, a Super Bowl preview and special musical guests including Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer and Super Bowl halftime performer Chad Smith, and Rock music legend Meatloaf. –––––––––– At CBS Sports Radio Beginning on Monday, Jan. 27 (6:00AM, ET) with the morning show featuring Tiki Barber, Brandon Tierney and Dana Jacobson, CBS Sports Radio will be on-site in New York City interviewing athletes, coaches, former players and celebrities, and discussing predictions and news relating to the biggest game in sports. The hosts will engage with fans and listeners over-the-air, streaming online at www.cbssportsradio.com and through the Radio.com and CBS Sports apps for mobile devices. The live broadcast includes John Feinstein, Jim Rome, Doug Gottlieb live from Super Bowl XLVIII media headquarters. These programs will be heard from the site through Friday, Jan 31. Additionally, MoJo with Chris Moore and Brian Jones will broadcast their evening program from Wednesday, Jan. 29 – Friday, Jan. 31. John Kincade will host his weekend show Saturday, Feb. 1 (10:00AM-2:00PM, ET) from New York City.

Go Country 105 KKGO Launches After Midnight With Cody Alan

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– Go Country 105 KKGO L.A. announced CMT'S After MidNite with Cody Alan, will now be heard Monday through Sunday on the station from midnight to 5 a.m., effective January 27, 2014. Alan will also be a regular contributor to the station with call-ins reporting the latest news live from Nashville on KKGO’s morning show. In addition to airing on KKGO, CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan will simulcast on Go Country 105’s sister station KGIL 98.5 in Johannesburg, Calif. “It’s truly a dream come true to soon be on Go Country 105!” stated Cody Alan. “With all that CMT and After MidNite deliver, I’m excited to give fans in Southern California 360-degrees of Country music coverage, across multiple media platforms.” “We are very excited to partner with Cody Alan on this award winning show and look forward to bringing original content from Nashville to our listeners in Los Angeles,” stated General Manager Saul Levine. Fans can also tune in via the station’s website http://www.gocountry105.com.

Katie Pavlich To Guest On Armed American Radio

THE MOUTH, JANUARY 24TH, 2014 –– Townhall News Editor, Fox News Contributor and NY Times Best Selling Author, Katie Pavlich (shown) will join host Mark Walters to discuss the continued attacks against the right to bear arms. Host Mark Walters said, “Katie Pavlich is a huge voice for freedom with a gigantic audience on Fox News, Hot Air, Townhall.com and Townhall Magazine. She brings her incredible insight and quick wit to AAR this weekend. I’m thrilled to welcome Katie’s voice of reason back to Armed American Radio this week!” Armed American Radio is syndicated on the Salem Radio Network.