All Access Audio Summit New Session Alert - An Interactive Research Presentation From NuVoodoo’s Carolyn Gilbert, Leigh Jacobs -- Don't Miss It!

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Not The Old Voodoo -- It's NuVoodoo

This is a labor of love to listen to your feedback on the phone, read your emails and field your answers in our survey to learn about the ideas, the content and the speakers that will resonate with you for the upcoming ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT, a virtual event, set for APRIL 21 & 22. You can participate on up two devices of your choice to livestream the event, or watch on-demand. Click here to register!

The ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT will present a really special interactive research presentation featuring NUVOODOO's CAROLYN GILBERT and LEIGH JACOBS that you will want to see, over and over again. And at the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT you can see any session as many times as you like. more »

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Make More Money

For years, live radio vaporized into thin-air the moment it left the transmitter. In some cases, a “logger” archived show content based on the time and date of a broadcast. 

Fast forward to today, now your show content can be transcribed, archived and made keyword searchable within minutes of the broadcast. Instantly find sound bites, interviews and audio clips in your archives to bring them back to life and repurpose them on-air and online. Tell Me More! more »

KILO & KRXP/Colorado Springs, CO, Make Several Staff Moves

BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS Active Rock KILO and Alternative KRXP/COLORADO SPRINGS, CO are making several staff and on-air lineup changes starting on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd including current KILO MD/Midday personality SHAWN ROCK moving over to do middays at KRXP where she's been PD the last two years. Moving over from his role as KILO Promotions Dir. and taking over KILO APD/MD duties, will be 17 year station veteran SID BLACK, who will continue rocking afternoons on KILO. 

Additional staff announcements include KRXP Promotions Dir./Afternoons CATE CARRIER adding the RXP MD duties, KRXP night talent EMILY NIXX moving to KILO middays and taking over Promotion duties under RXP morning personality SUMMER JUSTICE, who will add KILO/RXP Promotion Coordinator to her current News Dir. title. more »

WCMF/Rochester, NY's Dave Kane Celebrating 40 Years On Station

'Kane-O' Still Rocking WCMF

ENTERCOM Classic Rock WCMF/ROCHESTER, NY midday host DAVE “KANE-O” KANE will celebrate his 40th year with the station  on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd. KANE said, “I've always said that I am blessed to have found, a job that I love to do in a place where I love to do it.” My longevity in ROCHESTER is a testament to the quality of life here, and certainly most of all, to the dedicated rockers who have not only supported WCMF for over a half century, but who have fostered and sustained a vibrant rock and roll scene in ROCHESTER for decades.”

“I still marvel at the amount of incredible experiences I've had, the places I've been, the musicians and shows I've had access to, and the people I've met,” added KANE. “I'm extremely fortunate to have worked with so many amazing,  talented people over the many years, and most of all, the connection...this incredible bond that has been forged with the audience and the local community that is the most satisfying and humbling to me.” more »

ALL ACCESS ACTION

MARNI HALPERN, DJ ENNIS, KO-FUNG SHIH, BOB WEIL, BRIAN MACK, J.R. AMMONS, BRANDON “BUSTER” SATTERFIELD, MIKE DEPIPPA, LYNN BARSTOW, WARREN CHRISTENSEN, GREG DORFMAN, JENN SULLIVAN, CHARLIE MONK, DOLLY PARTON, CARLY PEARCE, RICH BOEHNE, JIM DUNCAN, CHUCK EDWARDS, MARK DELELYS, SAMMY SADLER, DANNY OCEAN, SCOTT SANDS, DOUG BRANNSON, JUSTIN BARNEY, DAVE MAZUR, SCOTT MANESS, JAQUAY BANGS, RYAN KRAMER, KIMMIE MARQUEZ, MIKE SWIFT, B PAIZ, SEAN TYLER, VICKY JAMES, BILL EVANS,ADAM (DJ AMEN) GIACOMINI, ERIC LUTZ, BREW MICHAELS, CUTTER, GABBY CANELLA, JIMBO WOOD.

New Session: Coleman Insights Brings You Exclusive Data In Their Contemporary Music Superstudy 3 During The All Access Audio Summit

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Music Metrics You Need

Every day your thoughts and ideas about the content and speakers are arriving and are driving our agenda which is in the works for the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT, a virtual event, set for APRIL 21 & 22. You can participate on up two devices of your choice to livestream the event, or watch on-demand. Click here to register!

The ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT will bring you up to speed with what's important now in the fast-changing world of music and metrics, and we are most pleased to welcome COLEMAN INSIGHTS' Contemporary Music Superstudy 3 to our virtual stage.

The session features COLEMAN INSIGHTS President WARREN KURTZMAN, who will be joined by EVP/Senior Consultants JOHN BOYNE and SAM MILKMAN to debut the results of Contemporary SuperStudy 3, the firm’s annual look at contemporary music appetites among 12- to 54-year-olds across the UNITED STATES and CANADA. Findings include the best and worst testing songs, artists, and genres, as well as differences by platform consumption. more »

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For years, live radio vaporized into thin-air the moment it left the transmitter. In some cases, a “logger” archived show content based on the time and date of a broadcast. 

Fast forward to today, now your show content can be transcribed, archived and made keyword searchable within minutes of the broadcast. Instantly find sound bites, interviews and audio clips in your archives to bring them back to life and repurpose them on-air and online. Tell Me More! more »

Better Noise Music Names Jimmy Harney Head Of Publicity

Jimmy Harney

JIMMY HARNEY has been named Head Of Publicity for ALLEN KOVAC's BETTER NOISE MUSIC.

He will be responsible for a roster that includes music and films from ESCAPE THE FATE, PAPA ROACH, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, ALL GOOD THINGS, AWOLNATION, HYRO THE HERO, CORY MARKS, TOMMY LEE, MOTLEY CRUE, TEMPT, ISLANDER and more.

Prior to his appointment, HARNEY worked as a Sr. Account Executive at SUNSHINE SACHS, where his clients included ALICIA KEYS, JANET JACKSON, RAPSODY, NICKELBACK, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, CAROLINE JONES, MAETA, REUBEN VINCENT, among others. 

Commented HARNEY, "I’m excited to join the creative and visionary team at BETTER NOISE MUSIC. I admire the collaborative approach they take with their artists, bringing some of best music and entertainment to the world."

Reach JIMMY at jimmy@betternoise.com. 

ALL ACCESS ACTION

GREG MARELLA, RICHARD PALMESE, HOWARD ROSEN, J.R. RIZZO, RICH DAVIS, TRAVIS LOUGHRAN, TOM KENT, KENT PHILLIPS, JOHN O'CONNELL, MARISA DI FRISCO, JOSH VENABLE, DAVID JACOBS, GINA JULIANO, BRYAN "B-DUB" WASHINGTON, NIKO MOON, RAY FULCHER, VICTOR SANSONE, TIM WILSON, DAN + SHAY, ROB BABIN, LUKE COMBS, BRETT ELDREDGE, TROY DUDLEY, LANCE BALLANCE, LOLA BERLIN, MICHAEL DAVIS, BROOKE MORRISON, KAREN RAIT, SONNY DAVE, SHADY SPENCER, PETER PARKER, MARV DYSON, PARIS NICOLE, TUTU DURANT, LORAINE BALLARD MORRILL, BENNY POUGH, BRENT CAREY; MIKE BUSHEY, CHUMLEY, SPARKY, GARNER GOIN.

Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Presents Techsurvey 2021 At The All Access Audio Summit Set For April 21 & 22

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Fred Jacobs Knows All

Registrations are pouring in for the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT, a virtual event, set for APRIL 21 & 22. You can participate on up two devices of your choice to live-stream the event, or watch on-demand. Click here to register!

One of the most interesting and fact-filled sessions will be TECHSURVEY 2021 presented by JACOBS MEDIA Founder/President FRED JACOBS. For this year’s 16th annual industry-wide study of media and technology, TECHSURVEY 2021 will provide radio broadcasters with a very different look at the media landscape and the audience – thanks to COVID-19. This is the first study that will measure key indicators impacting radio broadcaster during the pandemic. To provide optimal relevance, the data is cross-tabbed by gender, generation, and 14 formats, allowing radio execs the ability to understand the post-pandemic media environment. more »

KLOS/Los Angeles Adds Kevin Ryder To Co-Host 'Kevin & Sluggo' Afternoon Show

MERUELO MEDIA Classic Rock KLOS/LOS ANGELES has announced that legendary co-host of the longtime KROQ/LOS ANGELES “KEVIN & BEAN SHOW," KEVIN RYDER, is joining the KLOS team to host a new afternoon show, “KEVIN & SLUGGO” featuring current KLOS personality SLUGGO debuting this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th at 3p (PT).

After 30 years as co-host of “KEVIN & BEAN SHOW," RYDER said,  “I’m happy KLOS has lowered their standards just enough for me to slip in. Everyone at the station, starting with HEIDI AND FRANK in the morning, are having fun, and love the music they’re playing. I’m happy to be working in the afternoon, with my longtime friend SLUGGO, because one of us needs to be able to use the English language sufficiently. Plus, I need my beauty sleep to remain at the top of the modeling game. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with listeners and having fun on the air in L.A. again!" more »

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For years, live radio vaporized into thin-air the moment it left the transmitter. In some cases, a “logger” archived show content based on the time and date of a broadcast. 

Fast forward to today, now your show content can be transcribed, archived and made keyword searchable within minutes of the broadcast. Instantly find sound bites, interviews and audio clips in your archives to bring them back to life and repurpose them on-air and online. Tell Me More!

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Exclusive Mediabase Analysis From All Access

Exclusive Analysis From Anthony Acampora

Industry insiders receive ALL ACCESS' exclusive MEDIABASE chart recap analysis in their e-mail box every MONDAY morning. How about you? This week's data from ANTHONY ACAMPORA, Partner MUSICRUNCH/RADIOCRUNCH and MEDIABASE Charts Consultant:

Top 40: Ariana Grabs Top 2 Spots; Olivia Rodrigo Top 5; Ritt Momney Top 10; Bieber 'Anyone' Top 15; Ava Max, All Time Low Top 20

* ARIANA GRANDE has the top two spots as "34+35" moves 2*-1* and is up 750 spins
* Meanwhile, "positions" remains at #2 - as she is the first artist to do so since SHAWN MENDES did with "Senorita" and "If I Can't Have You"
* OLIVIA RODRIGO continues her surge up the chart as "drivers license" moves 9*-5* and is up 2732 spins in its 5th week on the chart
* New artists are performing very well right now as RITT MOMNEY goes 11*-9* with "Put Your Records On," and is +1210 spins
* THE WEEKND is up 1426 spins with "Save Your Tears" as it jumps 14*-12*
* JUSTIN BIEBER's "Anyone" goes top 15, moving 17*-15* and is +511 spins
* AVA MAX vaults into the top 20 in her third week with  "My Head & My Heart," up 22*-17* and is up 1760 spins (that's over 3600 spins in two weeks)
* ALL TIME LOW are scoring at multiple formats - as the long running #1 Alternative hit "Monsters," featuring BLACKBEAR moves 21*-18* and is +627 spins
* JASON DERULO & ADAM LEVINE climb 27*-22* with "Lifestyle" at +968 spins
* DUA LIPA has the top debut at 34* with "We're Good," entering with 1167 spins
* YUNG GRAVY, FOUSHEE, and GLASS ANIMALS also debut more »

SiriusXM Volume Adds 'Call Me With Lisa Robinson'

Robinson (Photo: Vanity Fair)

Longtime music journalist and VANITY FAIR Contributing Editor LISA ROBINSON will host a new weekly live show on SIRIUSXM VOLUME starting TOMORROW (2/17). "CALL ME WITH LISA ROBINSON" will air WEDNESDAYS at 7p (ET).

THE AZOFF COMPANY Chairman/CEO IRVING AZOFF, who serves as Exec. Producer of SIRIUSXM VOLUME's "UNMANAGABLE," said, “LISA is, and always will be the force of nature in rock journalism. She is one of those rare individuals who has done it, lived it and is still around to talk about it. She will be a welcome addition to the SIRIUSXM juggernaut."

SIRIUSXM Pres./Chief Content Officer SCOTT GREENSTEIN added, “LISA ROBINSON is legendary in music journalism.  Her captivating stories and tales of what it’s like to interview some of the greatest artists of our time, will bring listeners deep inside the world of rock and roll.”

Music Superstars Meet Sports Superstars On New 'The Artist And The Athlete With Lindsay Czarniak' Podcast

Sportscaster LINDSAY CZARNIAK is the host of a new podcast for SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT mixing music and sports celebrities. “THE ARTIST AND THE ATHLETE WITH LINDSAY CZARNIAK” debuts TODAY (2/16) with BRAD PAISLEY and CLAYTON KERSHAW paired up. Future episodes will include ALANIS MORISSETTE with DANICA PATRICK, longtime CUBS fan EDDIE VEDDER talking with ANTHONY RIZZO, the AVETT BROTHERS with JIMMIE JOHNSON, two LUKES (COMBS and KUECHLY), Gospel star KIRK FRANKLIN talking with RAY LEWIS, and many more.

"One of the things I love most about this show is the candid nature of hearing these stars from the world of sports and music compare stories and experiences from on and off the field,” said CZARNIAK, who previously hosted "PLAYERS," a podcast featuring Country stars talking about sports, for CADENCE13 in 2018-2020. “This feels more like a conversation with a surprisingly authentic vibe between these guests that is unique and ultimately really relatable and entertaining." The new show was previewed at last FALL's IAB PODCAST UPFRONT.

ALL ACCESS ACTION

LORI ANDERSON, LEE LEIPSNER, RONNY GUTFREUND, LOUIS DIAZ, JONATHAN SHUFORD, JOE KELLY, NANCY HALL, GREG CYPIN, RONNY GUTFREUND, LYNN BARSTOW, PAUL NUGENT, CHERYL BROZ, JOHNNY MAZE, SARAH TRAHERN, RASCAL FLATTS, JOE NICHOLS, KELLY SUTTON, JASMINE M. JOHNSON, KRIS MARCY, RAFAELA MARONE, WILLIE JONES, WYATT MCCUBBIN, LINDSAY CZARNIAK, TRACK45, TRACY LAWRENCE, CHARLIE FOSTER, BRIAN DOUGLAS, WES QUINN, GEORDIE GILLESPIE, FRANKIE ADAMS, DAVE MAZUR, BILLY BLAST, MIKE KLEIN, DANNY C., TAY WESTBERRY, JASMINE M. JOHNSON, G WHIZ, KWASI, CORY SPARKS, LEE BRINSTON, TIM RICHARDS, TIM RAINEY, HEATHER LUKE, DENNIS BLAIR, AMANDA DOBBINS, ELIAS CHIOS.

iHeartMedia Chairman/CEO Bob Pittman Kicks Off The All Access Audio Summit, Goes One-On-One With All Access' Joel Denver On April 21st At 8a (PT)

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All Questions Are On The Table

iHEARTMEDIA Chairman/CEO BOB PITTMAN is not afraid of a challenge, and he's going to take on your questions, including the hard ones, and share his vision of how the company is positioned in terms of resources and direction. All of this and more in a one-on-one conversation with ALL ACCESS Pres./Publisher JOEL DENVER at 8a on APRIL 21st, for 50 minutes. You won't want to miss it.

It's the kickoff session for THE ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT, set for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st and THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, exclusively on the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD for you to view right from your home or office ... or anywhere you like, live or on-demand, and will be available to you across two devices of your choice. The ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT agenda is being assembled as you read this, and looks to have 15+ sessions over the two days. More sessions will be announced this week. more »

Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2021...Still Locked Down Celebrate March 17th With Live Stream

True to their annual tradition ST. PATRICK’S DAY, DROPKICK MURPHYS will unite with music fans from around the globe with a virtual twist as DROPKICK MURPHYS ST. PATRICK’S DAY STREAM 2021...STILL LOCKED DOWN will celebrate on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th at 7p (ET)/4p (PT) streaming for free and simulcast worldwide via www.DKMstream.com. DROPKICK MURPHYS will be performing socially distanced on an arena-sized stage with a full LED screen and a brand new video show directed by the band's longtime friend JOSH ADAMS from MINDPOOL LIVE. STILL LOCKED DOWN will include some new songs from the band’s forthcoming studio album set to be announced next week.  more »

ALL ACCESS ACTION

SCOT FINCK, CHRIS SICILIANO, ALISSA POLLACK, PAULA TUGGEY, RICH DAVIS, MELONY TORRES, SCOTT HECATHORN, DENNIS BLAIR, ARTIE GENTILE, WARREN CHRISTENSEN, HOWARD PETRUZIELLO, IAIMIE VAUGHAN, EDIE LUNDEEN, AMY KAPLAN, MICHAEL EHRENBERG, LAINIE ALLBEE, KELSEA BALLERINI, RISSI PALMER, JORDAN HARVEY, BECKY BRENNER, MIKE O'MALLEY, WES QUINN, MARC RATNER, STEVIE REDSTONE, SEAN HOBBES, GREGG MILLER, FERNANDO LUJAN, WES JORDAN, DJ BONICS, SHADY SPENCER, KAREN RAIT, BRAD DAVIDSON, KEVIN LILES, KAREN VAUGHN, MYCHAL MAGUIRE, TONY KIDD, D STRONG, JOHN ELLIOTT, CHAD KIRSH.

The All Access Audio Summit – Registrations Open, Taking Your Content Suggestions

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Register Now To Live Stream Or Interact On-Demand

Thank you! Every one of us at ALL ACCESS are all very happy and thrilled with your feedback to the rollout of ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT, scheduled to take place from 8a to 3p  (PT) on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st and THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. It's a virtual event that will bring together audio thought leaders and experts from the U.S. and around the globe to share their knowledge and discuss innovations in radio, streaming and podcasting.

The ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT will be available exclusively on the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD, for you to view right from your home or office ... or anywhere you like, live or on-demand, and will be available to you across two devices of your choice, and looks to have 15+ sessions over the two days APRIL 21 & 22. more »

WPBB (98.7 The Shark)/Tampa Bay Giving Away A Divorce

Just In Time For Valentine's Day

BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP Classic Rock WPBB (98.7 THE SHARK)/TAMPA BAY, FL is giving away a divorce just in time for Valentine's Day. THE SHARK is partnering with K. DEAN KANTARAS, P.A. to provide a listener with the opportunity to win a divorce.

The contest began on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8th and will accept entries through 11:59a (ET) on FRIDAY, MARCH 5th, 2021. Listeners need to provide an essay on why they feel they are the most deserving of winning a divorce. Redacted versions of the essays will be read on the air each day.

“With the current state of affairs, giving away flowers for Valentine’s Day just didn’t feel right,” said  WPBB PD TED KAMIKAZE. “We wanted to provide an outlet for our listeners, and all of TAMPA BAY, to express how they really feel.” 

 For more info visit 987TheShark.com. 

WIYY (98 Rock)/Baltimore Morning Hosts Return For WBAL-TV Show On Saturday Nights

Justin, Scott & Spiegel

HEARST CORPORATION Active Rock WIYY (98 ROCK)/BALTIMORE morning personalities JUSTIN, SCOTT and SPIEGEL "Shouldn't Be On TV" will return to the TV airwaves on WBAL-TV for a third season on SATURDAY nights following SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.  

This will be the first of five episodes of the show to be broadcast on WBAL this year. Additional shows are scheduled to air in MAY, SEPTEMBER, NOVEMBER and DECEMBER, also following SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

"JUSTIN, SCOTT and SPIEGEL Should Be On TV" is a half-hour TV show on WBAL, which the HEARST CORPORATION also owns along with News/Talk WBAL-A.

DAN JOERRES, WBAL’s  general manager said, “We are thrilled to launch Season three of ‘JUSTIN, SCOTT AND SPIEGEL Shouldn’t Be on TV’ which has consistently delivered market-leading ratings during the past two seasons. Pairing Baltimore’s leading radio morning show on WBAL-TV in the coveted post-SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE slot is a powerful combination that our viewers appreciate.”

San Francisco 49ers Renew Radio Analyst Tim Ryan's Contract

Radio color analyst TIM RYAN has reached agreement on an extension of his contract with the NFL's SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS, taking him through the 2025 season alongside play-by-play voice GREG PAPA on the NINERS' radio network, headed by CUMULUS Sports KNBR-A-F and Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 THE BONE)/SAN FRANCISCO. RYAN, a former defensive tackle for USC and the CHICAGO BEARS, joined the NINERS in 2014; he previously served as an analyst on FOX and WESTWOOD ONE NFL coverage and a host on SIRIUSXM NFL RADIO.

“Having heard and seen the tremendous chemistry between TIM and GREG through two very different seasons, we are thrilled to keep the partnership together for the benefit of The Faithful,” said 49ERS President AL GUIDO. “In just a short time together, they have already teamed up for a plethora of memorable calls as the team marched to a SUPER BOWL appearance in year one. This past season, their professionalism and passion for 49ERS football shined through as the team navigated a most trying season. Despite having to broadcast every road game of 2020 from the LEVI’S STADIUM broadcast booth, the quality of their work never wavered. We are privileged to have one of the strongest team broadcasts in all of sports and made it a priority to keep GREG and TIM together for a very long time.”

National Independent Venue Association Sets New Advisory Board With Dave Grohl, Killer Mike

Dave Grohl (Photo: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com)

The NATIONAL INDEPENDENT VENUE ASSOCIATION, tasked with helping the many clubs and theaters crippled by the COVID lockdown, have named a new Advisory Board filled with familiar faces and names, including the legendary QUINCY JONES, RUN THE JEWELS rapper KILLER MIKE, FOO FIGHTERS' DAVE GROHL, JIMMY JAM and YOUTUBE's LYOR COHEN.

Other advisory board appointees come from the world of ticketing, such as LYTE CSO LAWRENCE PERYER and eTIX CEO TRAVIS JANOVICH; reps of tech platforms like SPOTIFY's ED SUWANJINDAR and label execs like SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING SVP AMY CRANFORD and INTERSCOPE VP Touring & Special Events ERIKA SPIELDOCH. more »

ALL ACCESS ACTION

JIM BURRUSS, TOMMY NAPPI, DAN PEARSON, WES QUINN, TIM HERBSTER, AJ CARSON, PRISCILLA KINKAID, CAITLIN "CJ" JOHNSON, JIM FOX, MICHAEL PLEN, SCOTT HOLT, LAURA BENDER, GREG GLOVER, ROSS MAHONEY, JOHN BECK, LUKE COMBS, DAN + SHAY, SHARON BRAWNER, ASHLEY MCBRYDE, CRAIG MORGAN, PAUL HEINE, MIKE BOYLE, LUMANE, CHRIS EDGE, DAVE MAZUR, SCRAP JACKSON, MERCEDES HOWARD, BRIAN SCOTT, MARK MITCHELL, JOHN LONG, MYRON FEARS, CHRIS MALONE, TAMARA DRAKE, BIG J, RICK NUHN, LOS O, DAVE GREENE, JIM ALLEN, SHAWN ROCK, VINCE USURIELLO, LORRAINE CARUSO.

The All Access Audio Summit – Register Now For A Unique Virtual Learning Experience

Get Yourself Registered To Attend -- Must See Content

Everyone at ALL ACCESS is so thrilled with the initial reaction to the rollout of ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT, scheduled to take place from 8a to 3p  (PT) on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st and THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. It's a virtual event that will bring together audio thought leaders and experts from the U.S. and around the globe to share their knowledge and discuss innovations in radio, streaming and podcasting.

The ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT will be available exclusively on the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD, for you to view right from your home or office ... or anywhere you like, live or on-demand, and will be available to you across two devices of your choice, and looks to have 15+ sessions over the two days APRIL 21 & 22. more »

Jeep Pulls Springsteen Spot After DWI Bust Report

JEEP officially removed BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN's SUPER BOWL LV spot, "The MIddle," from TV and YOUTUBE after word of the rocker's DWI bust last NOVEMBER 14th at GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA on the NEW JERSEY coast, charged with reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area. The rocker will make a virtual court appearance later this month.

In place of the clip is the following message, "Video unavailable. This video is private."

The commercial first ran during last SUNDAY's game won by TOM BRADY and the TAMPA BAY BUCS over PATRICK MAHOMES' defending champion KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, 31-9. more »

KAZR/Des Moines, IA 'Fish & Heather' Morning Co-Host 'Fish' Exits

'Fish' Has Left 'Fish & Heather' Show

SAGA COMMUNICATIONS Active Rock KAZR (LAZER 103.3)/DES MOINES has announced that SEAN “FISH” FISHER has resigned as co-host of the "FISH & HEATHER" morning show that started on the station on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 2020 (NET NEWS 11/6/20). 

KAZR PD ANDY HALL said, “FISH resigned his position as co-host of LAZER's morning show. I wish he and his family nothing but the best. Indeed, this creates a rare opportunity - at a time when nobody is looking to hire - for someone to become a member of our LAZER family, and rock mornings in tandem with HEATHER LEE. HEATHER is an incredibly talented and creative person that I'm grateful to have as part of our team.” more »

JVC To Flip WZLB/Fort Walton Beach, FL To 'Florida Man Radio Network'

Coming To NWFL

JVC MEDIA is flipping its recently-acquired Classic Rock WZLB (103.1 THE SHARK)/VALPARAISO-FORT WALTON BEACH, FL to its FLORIDA MAN RADIO NETWORK format, with the flip scheduled for MARCH 1st. The format airs on JVC's WDYZ-A-W288CJ/ORLANDO and WYGC/GAINESVILLE-OCALA and includes BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE, JUSTIN CLARK, ED TYLL, and SHANNON BURKE.

CEO JOHN CARACCIOLO said, “The vision for FLORIDA MAN RADIO was of a talk station that isn’t afraid to confront the big issues of the day while not taking itself too seriously.  We’ve invested in great personalities that truly bring the attitude of 'Unfiltered and Unafraid' -- it’s fun to listen to and we know it will be incredibly popular along the EMERALD COAST and throughout Northwest FLORIDA!”   more »

Joel Shimer Upped To Co-Host On WODE (99.9 The Hawk)/Allentown, PA's Morning Show

Joel Shimer

CUMULUS MEDIA has promoted JOEL SHIMER to Co-Host for their morning show on Classic Rock WODE (99.9 THE HAWK)/ALLENTOWN, PA, 

SHIMER debuted alongside RICK MICHAELS on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8th. He will continue to serve as Producer for the show. The program also updates its brand to "THE HAWK MORNING SHOW WITH RICK AND JOEL."

SHIMER joined 99.9 The HAWK in late 2016 during his senior year of high school and has served as Producer of THE HAWK Morning Show since MAY 2019.

Swizz Beatz Moves To ASCAP

SWIZZ BEATZ (KASSEEM DEAN) GRAMMY-winning songwriter-producer and global entrepreneur is moving to AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHERS, (ASCAP). He has produced songs, DMX’s “Ruff Ryders Anthem,” T.I.’s “Bring Em Out,” LIL WAYNE’s “Uproar,” MÝA’s “The Best of Me” and the co-creator of VERZU, the live-streaming music battle series and cultural phenomenon he started in early 2020 with TIMBALAND.

“SWIZZ BEATZ’s talent as a songwriter-producer is second to none. The music he has created over the last two decades reached the heights of the hip-hop, R&B, and rap charts and continues to endure,” said ASCAP EVP & Chief Creative Officer JOHN TITTA. “From his classic late-90s records with RUFF RYDERS to VERZUZ, SWIZZ BEATZ’s talent has made him one of the greatest producers and music creatives around today. We are so happy to welcome him to the ASCAP family.” more »

The Orchard's Tommy DeBenedictis And Wife Katharine Have A Son

Tommy's Son 'Trey' And Proud Dad

ALL ACCESS congratulates THE ORCHARD's VP/Promotion & Artist Development/Head Of Rock TOMMY DEBENEDICTIS and his wife KATHARINE on the birth of their son TREVOR "TREY" JOHN DEBENEDICTIS who was born on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at 10:20p (ET) weighing in at 7 lbs 1 ounce.

DEBENEDICTIS told ALL ACCESS, "KATHARINE and I are so elated to welcome our first child into this world.  Although we are tired and already knee deep in diapers and laundry, we could not be happier to have this  healthy bundle of joy in our lives."

Reach out to TOMMY at tdebenedictis@theorchard.com.

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MIKE CHESTER, DUA LIPA, DAVID DYER, JOSH REICH, MICHAEL MARTIN, ROB KRUZ, JESSE PENATE, DANIE B, MARYLEE KELLY, MIKE MENA, MIKE KILLABREW, NIK RIVERS, IAN CAMFIELD, BLAINE JACKSON, NICK CHASE, JOHN CANTU, NICOLE FLAMMIA, TAYLOR SWIFT, NATALIE HEMBY, BRAD PAISLEY, SIR BARRY GIBB, NATE BARNES, MICKEY GUYTON, DOUG STONE, DAVE DERKOWSKI, RUSS THYRET, DEREK SPEARS, ROSEANNA SCHICK, BINK TURNER, RYAN KRAMER, BETHANY KENT, VIJAY DAS, DJ CHONZ, BILL BLACK, SAM NELSON, TERRY MONDAY, ATU, BRUCE DEMPSE, MARY K, TOM JOYNER, RICKEY SMILEY, RICK MICHAELS, MARTY SPAULDING, DAVE RICHARDS, JIMBO WOOD, TWISTED TODD HOLCOMBE.

Presenting The All Access Audio Summit, A Virtual Event, April 21 & 22 -- Registration Is Now Open

Registration Is Now Open

ALL ACCESS is excited to present the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT, scheduled to take place from 8a to 3p  (PT) on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st and THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. It's a virtual event that will bring together audio thought leaders and experts from the U.S. and around the globe to share their knowledge and discuss innovations in radio, streaming and podcasting.

The ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT will be available exclusively on the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD, for you to view right from your home or office ... or anywhere you like, live or on-demand, and will be available to you across two devices of your choice, and looks to have 15+ sessions over the two days APRIL 21 & 22. more »

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Announces 2021 Nominees

The ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME has announced its nominees for 2021.

The nominees are:

• MARY J. BLIGE
• KATE BUSH
• DEVO
• FOO FIGHTERS
• THE GO-GO'S
• IRON MAIDEN
• JAY-Z
• CHAKA KAHN
• CAROLE KING
• FELA KUTI
• LL COOL J
• NEW YORK DOLLS
• RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
• TODD RUNDGREN
• TINA TURNER
• DIONNE WARWICK

Online fan voting is open until APRIL 30th.

Bruce Springsteen Arrested For DWI

Springsteen

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN was arrested last fall for driving while intoxicated and other related charges at the JERSEY SHORE, according to authorities.

SPRINGSTEEN was cited for DWI, reckless driving and consuming alcohol on NOVEMBER 14th, 2020 at SANDY HOOK, in the GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, part of the U.S. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.

The story was first reported by TMZ, which says a court appearance is expected in the coming weeks.

An updated story in the ASBURY PARK PRESS revealed that SPRINGSTEEN blew a 0.02, with the number for being legally impaired in NEW JERSEY 0.08.  That article is here. 

The Sony Music Publishing Name Celebrates Its Return After 25 Years

Back With New Logo & Mission

SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING has introduced a new brand identity with a redesigned logo and revitalized mission. The central visual of the new brand identity is a refreshed logo, which is designed as an abstraction of sound waves—with resonance and vibrations that express infinitely expanding opportunities for songwriters. Complementing the symbol, the SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING ethos is "every voice matters," elevating the vision and goals of songwriters.

SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING Chairman and CEO JON PLATT commented, "SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING has always embraced the power of songwriting to connect cultures and bring people together. Since its inception, SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING has supported the careers of songwriters and continues to defend their rights. Returning to the SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING name reconnects us to our legacy and further unifies our mission and culture with the SONY CORPORATION. Our new brand embodies a modern vision to be an authentic reflection of the music and songwriters we represent." more »

Legendary WRIF/Detroit Celebrates 50 Years Of Rock

The Legendary Motor City Rocker Turns 50 On February 14th

BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Active Rock WRIF/DETROIT has released details of the upcoming celebration of WRIF’s 50th Anniversary. This SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14th marks the official day the station went live on the air back in 1971, changing call letters from WXYZ to WRIF and starting the Rock format that is still thriving today.  

DETROIT’s own iconic rocker BOB SEGER said, “Not many stations reach the stature and influence that have defined WRIF for generations. For us, when WRIF added our records it was like a force of nature. When they got behind your record other stations around the country would follow suit. They are like a rock n roll bell weather. But most importantly, is all the talented people, both on and off the air, who we have had the privilege of working with, many of whom have become lifelong friends.  Great times, and lots of memories we will treasure forever.”   more »

SiriusXM's Classic Rewind (Ch. 25) To Host Virtual Townhall With The Black Crowes

SIRIUSXM's Classic Rewind (Ch. 25) announced TODAY 2/10 they will host a virtual Townhall with THE BLACK CROWES to celebrate the release of THE BLACK CROWES SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. It will air on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd at 5p (ET) & (PT)

Brothers and band co-founders, CHRIS and RICH ROBINSON, will sit down with acclaimed journalist DAVID FRICKE and SIRIUSXM subscribers for a q & a, while playing back some of the music.

Rebroadcasts of the special will air TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd through the following SUNDAY. Click here to see a preview of the special. 

'Long Live Rock - Celebrate Chaos' Documentary Offers Rev Share Opps For Rock Radio

Long Live Rock Documentary Debuts March 11

On DECEMBER 18th All Access announced ABRAMORAMA will distribute longtime label exec, producer and music supervisor JONATHAN McHUGH's directorial debut, "LONG LIVE ROCK... Celebrate The Chaos," produced by GARY SPIVACK and JONATHAN PLATT (NET NEWS 12/18). It will debut on MARCH 11th. 

ABRAMORAMA, will be setting up promotions with rock radio as rev share opportunities of anyone who watches the film through a radio station site portal. $2.00 net revenue per viewer.

The Documentary is described as the experience of the Rock culture, PRE COVID -- the people who go to the concerts as a family and cultural experiences of the scene, and their VERY personal experiences. It also deals with everything from Opioid & drug issues in the culture, loss of artists like CHESTER BENNINGTON & CHRIS CORNELL, to inmates who bond over the music with their guards. It's not a concert film, but a cultural piece of ROCK CULTURE. more »

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LUCAS ROMEO, DJ ENNIS, SHERRY ALAGHEHBAND, KURT JOHNSON, JEREMY RICE, CHRIS CONLEY, AJ CARSON, MOLLY CRUZ, AARON AXELSEN, ROBBIE LLOYD, LULU COHEN, BOB HATHAWAY, RILEY REED, LYNN MCDONNELL, MATTHEW HOLMBERG, KANE BROWN, RESTLESS ROAD, JASON ISBELL, BRANDON RATCLIFF, KELSEY HART, ROSE FALCON, JOE LEATHERS, HOUSTON PHILLIPS, KYLE SCHLIENGER, JOY WILLIAMS, ANDREW & HAYLEY THOEN, MAKENZIE CLAYBURG, DILLON CARMICHAEL, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, BEN GALLAHER, KELSEA BALLERINI, IAN MUNSICK, MICHELLE STEVENS, DAVE COLLINS, KENNY RYBACK, NANCY BARROW, DJ BONICS, SHADY SPENCER, VINNY  FOO, BRIAN SAMSON, GEORGE COOK, JILL STRADA, BIL BLACK, CHERON,  MIKE STRETT, CESAR CHEVEZ, MAGIC, STACIE LACROY, JON HARPER, CARLOS DURAN, KEVIN CANUP, GARY SPIVACK, LANCE HALE, E CURTIS JOHNSON.