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HIP HOP MOGULS: THE RAGS TO RICHES STORIES OF THE CEO’S OF RAP: Damon Dash?

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Radio Facts: Editor’s Note: Out of the three of them, I like Russell the best, he is the most humble and least arrogant. Don’t know if many people want to see how these guys became rich as much as people need to see HOW TO KEEP your riches (laugh). Let’s face it, most of us have made money, it’s keeping it that’s the problem….Why is Damon Dash in this vid? Must have been taped a few years ago.

New DVD: With Rap and R&B taking over as the best selling genres of music in America today, it has become popular in the culture to be a Hip Hop Mogul. This documentary charts the rag to riches stories of Russell Simmons, Sean “P.Diddy” Combs and Damon Dash, three of today’s top Moguls. To date they have conquered the world of music, fashion and transcended their industry to become celebrities in pop culture. Although their stories are similar they have all taken different paths to become top music executives. From never before seen testimonials and rare video footage we uncover the secret truth on how they became Hip Hop Moguls.

ANDREA BARONE NEW GENERAL SALES MANAGER FOR HOT 97

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Radio Facts:

Barone to Now Oversee Both HOT 97 and 101.9 WRXP Sales Efforts

Emmis Communications New York has announced that effective immediately Andrea Barone has been promoted to dual sales manager duties as General Sales Manager of HOT 97 (WQHT) and 101.9 RXP (WRXP).   In her new role, Barone will oversee all sales aspects and customer focused synergies between the legendary Hip Hop station HOT 97 and the innovative rock station 101.9 RXP Å“The New York Rock Experience. 

Å“Andreaâ„¢s elevation aligns our internal structure optimally to provide our customers with an elite level of service, and also ensures that we are poised to move new innovations faster to the market  said Director of Sales Harry Clark.   Å“Andrea’s command of the New York marketplace and experience can be compared to none, and her passion for winning is exactly the right spirit to take HOT 97 and RXP to new heights ¦she is smart, creative, resourceful, and has relentless passion for achieving results for our customers & for the people she works with. 

Å“I am thrilled and honored to be given the opportunity to assume the dual General Sales Manager role for both our innovative new brand 101.9 RXP and for what is one of the countries most prestigious radio brand s in HOT 97  said new Hot 97 and 101.9 RXP General Sales Manager Andrea Barone. Å“Particularly now, during more challenging economic times, weâ„¢ll be able to use the synergy between these two cutting edge and innovative brand s to create limitless opportunities for our client community.   I am looking forward to helping build the new foundation of our future. 

Andrea Barone has been with the Emmis New York team for over six years and has been a driving force within the cluster serving in numerous sales management positions including Cluster National Sales Manager, Local Sales Manager of WQCD, Local Sales Manager of HOT 97 and most recently as the General Sales Manager for 101.9FM Smooth Jazz and its innovative transition a year ago into 101.9 RXP Å“The New York Rock Experience. 

Update on Changes at Universal

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The Industry Dot Biz:

Vice President, Urban Promotion for Universal Motown Michelle Madison is no longer at Universal due to budget cuts.   Other UMG staff cuts include  , Shironda Sweet – publicity, Dwayne McClary, Joanne Madhere – Marketing, Jackie Galloway, Michael Spivey, Adam Favors, Eric Taylor,   Sherri Warren, Chris Barry, Derrick Å“D Trane  Traylor   and “Big Paul” Tuivai was also released due to cutbacks.

OH NO: FCC Payola Probe Targets Spanish-language stations

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Radio Facts:

The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into payola allegations at some of the Rio Grand e Valley's most popular Spanish-language radio stations.

But the commission's enforcement bureau remains tight-lipped about the extent and exact nature of the probe.

The FCC recently sent out letters of inquiry questioning whether disc Radio DJeys accepted cash payments or other gifts in exchange for guaranteeing radio airplay to certain band s or record labels, a company spokesman for one radio conglomerate said. Investigators have also met with certain radio personalities and station managers.

"We're one of a number of broadcasters who have received letters from the FCC on this matter," said Entravision Communications Corp. – owners of local Spanish-language stations KNVO-FM Jose 101.1 and KKPS-FM Que Pasa 99.5 – in a written statement.

"We are looking into the matter and will respond and cooperate with the FCC as appropriate."

Representatives from Univision Radio – which owns KGBT-FM 98.5, KTBQ-FM Recuerdo 96.1, and KGBT-AM La Tremenda 1530 – declined to comment on whether they also received the inquiry letters.

FCC probe targets Spanish-language stations | stations, fcc, targets – Now – TheMonitor.com.

B103.9 has new a.m. show, Host "Big Mama" is a GUY!!!! (laugh)

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Radio Facts:

"The Drew Show" was dropped last Monday. Host Drew Steele, along with co-host Crista and sidekick Robert "Skittles" Kent, were let go.

A new show is scheduled to debut this morning in the 6 to 10 a.m. slot. It's called "The Wild Bunch Morning Show." It will be hosted by disc Radio DJey Jason "Big Mama" Jones, who is moving from nights on "New Rock 99X" to the morning gig on B103.9.

"We're really excited for the frenzy that 'Mama' brings," said Matt Johnson, programming director for 99X and B103.9.

SKITTLES ON 'WHEEL' TONIGHT

While he may have lost his job last week, fired B103.9 morning show sidekick Kent still has something to be excited about – his appearance tonight on the popular game show "Wheel of Fortune."

Kent flew to Los Angeles back in November to appear on the show. He's been sworn to secrecy on how he fared, but word is he made some cool cash.

B103 was going to have a viewing party for Kent tonight and invite fans to come out and cheer him on. In light of what happened last week, those plans have been canned.

"Wheel of Fortune" airs at 7 p.m. on NBC2.

B103.9 has new a.m. show | news-press.com | The News-Press.

B103.9 has new a.m. show, Host “Big Mama” is a GUY!!!! (laugh)

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The Industry Dot Biz:

"The Drew Show" was dropped last Monday. Host Drew Steele, along with co-host Crista and sidekick Robert "Skittles" Kent, were let go.

A new show is scheduled to debut this morning in the 6 to 10 a.m. slot. It's called "The Wild Bunch Morning Show." It will be hosted by disc Radio DJey Jason "Big Mama" Jones, who is moving from nights on "New Rock 99X" to the morning gig on B103.9.

"We're really excited for the frenzy that 'Mama' brings," said Matt Johnson, programming director for 99X and B103.9.

SKITTLES ON 'WHEEL' TONIGHT

While he may have lost his job last week, fired B103.9 morning show sidekick Kent still has something to be excited about – his appearance tonight on the popular game show "Wheel of Fortune."

Kent flew to Los Angeles back in November to appear on the show. He's been sworn to secrecy on how he fared, but word is he made some cool cash.

B103 was going to have a viewing party for Kent tonight and invite fans to come out and cheer him on. In light of what happened last week, those plans have been canned.

"Wheel of Fortune" airs at 7 p.m. on NBC2.

B103.9 has new a.m. show | news-press.com | The News-Press.

WHAT? Chicago radio station offers Rod Blagojevich a show !!!

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Radio Facts:

A Chicago radio station is offering embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich a new job.

During a show early Thursday, the program director at WLS-AM announced that if Blagojevich resigns, the station will offer him his own weekly radio program from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Program director Bob Shomper said the station is asking the governor to spare the state the embarrassment and expense of forcibly removing him from office.

Blagojevich has been impeached by the state House and faces an impeachment trial in the Senate starting Monday that could end with his removal.

Shomper says the station's offer reflects the will of the people, who he says want the governor gone.

Messages left for the governor's spokesman were not immediately returned Thursday.

Chicago radio station offers Blagojevich a show – News Briefs.

V-103 Cans Show/Rick Caffey/GM will Announce Midday Replacement?

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The Industry Dot Biz: Atlanta’s V103 has decided to can the show that gave advice to a group of people that no longer exists… car buyers (laugh, I kill me, I really do). PD Reggie Rouse told the AJC he wasnâ„¢t ready to announce what will replace the Auto show or who the new midday host would be to replace the recently vacated seat of Porsche Foxx. He told the AJC his boss Rick Caffey, who will be back in town Monday will be making the decision. Question: When the GM makes programming decisions, does the programmer have to take responsibility if it doesn’t work?   Here is Rick during an interview with Rolling Out. Why is he holding the mic and why isn’t somebody interviewing him? In addition, he makes some interesting points about urban radio.

WOW: Here's an Interesting Radio Idea, Have you Ever Thought About Doing This?

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Radio Facts: Craig Roberts is one of the lucky ones during this week of sadness and hardship in corporate radio: Not only did he get to keep his job, heâ„¢s starting full-bore on a second job Monday.

Roberts escaped the Grim Reaper that claimed more than 1,800 jobs nationwide, including a reported 42 to 50 in Houston, at Clear Channel radio stations and other company divisions. He remains as the morning drive co-host with Brad Davies of The Menâ„¢s Room on KBME (790 AM), but the two will soldier on without their sidekick Maggie, whose job was eliminated.

Roberts also will return to nightly television duties Monday when his weekly show Sports Off Center expand s to weeknights at 10 p.m. on KTBU (Channel 55). Mike Vance, Stacie Lynn and Dave Knobler remain as his primary counterparts in the humor-based look at sports and other topics.

Å“We think people will enjoy the show,  said Channel 55 station manager Matt Reiff. Å“Weâ„¢re kind of riffing off Soup on E and The Daily Show. If at 10 p.m. youâ„¢re bored with whatâ„¢s going on in the world and donâ„¢t want to watch car wrecks and hear about the economy, you can come to us for a little levity. 

Roberts said the cast will do the show live to tape, working four days in the Channel 55 studio and one day at a remote site.

TV-Radio Notebook: Roberts retains radio job, gets TV gig | Sports | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle.

WOW: Here’s an Interesting Radio Idea, Have you Ever Thought About Doing This?

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The Industry Dot Biz: Craig Roberts is one of the lucky ones during this week of sadness and hardship in corporate radio: Not only did he get to keep his job, heâ„¢s starting full-bore on a second job Monday.

Roberts escaped the Grim Reaper that claimed more than 1,800 jobs nationwide, including a reported 42 to 50 in Houston, at Clear Channel radio stations and other company divisions. He remains as the morning drive co-host with Brad Davies of The Menâ„¢s Room on KBME (790 AM), but the two will soldier on without their sidekick Maggie, whose job was eliminated.

Roberts also will return to nightly television duties Monday when his weekly show Sports Off Center expand s to weeknights at 10 p.m. on KTBU (Channel 55). Mike Vance, Stacie Lynn and Dave Knobler remain as his primary counterparts in the humor-based look at sports and other topics.

Å“We think people will enjoy the show,  said Channel 55 station manager Matt Reiff. Å“Weâ„¢re kind of riffing off Soup on E and The Daily Show. If at 10 p.m. youâ„¢re bored with whatâ„¢s going on in the world and donâ„¢t want to watch car wrecks and hear about the economy, you can come to us for a little levity. 

Roberts said the cast will do the show live to tape, working four days in the Channel 55 studio and one day at a remote site.

TV-Radio Notebook: Roberts retains radio job, gets TV gig | Sports | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle.

WOW: Interesting Programming Idea Here….

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The Industry Dot Biz: Radio Station Finds Jobs for Listeners

A couple of weeks ago, I was on the phone with my old friend and colleague Francene Cucinello, a midday radio host on WHAS-AM in Louisville, Ky. She was less than a half-hour from going on the air when I mentioned that everybody I talk to these days is either looking for work or worried about losing their job. I said something offhand like, “You know, you should tell your listeners to call in if they have a decent job to offer.”

She saw the potential right away and launched it. The phones lit up and have not stopped. I asked her to give us some insight about this.

Al Tompkins: What is the need?

Francene Cucinello: I’ve been working in talk radio and television for 15 years. Like so many of us, I’ve been laid off several times. Guess you could say I’m an expert when

Poynter Online – Al’s Morning Meeting.

CAN'T STOP LAUGHING: Man Places Ad on Craigslist for Aretha Look-a-Like

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Radio Facts:  width=New word of the day: “Corpulent,” Lord give me strength… thanks to the loyal reader who sent this link. When I saw the word “Corpulent” I didn’t think it was possible that I would stop laughing. Corpulent means “Excessively Fat.” I should email him and tell him to move to Atlanta where he will have a plethora of Corpulent women. In addition, those who make Aretha look anorexic…

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/m4w/999930395.html

CAN’T STOP LAUGHING: Man Places Ad on Craigslist for Aretha Look-a-Like

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The Industry Dot Biz:  width=New word of the day: “Corpulent,” Lord give me strength… thanks to the loyal reader who sent this link. When I saw the word “Corpulent” I didn’t think it was possible that I would stop laughing. Corpulent means “Excessively Fat.” I should email him and tell him to move to Atlanta where he will have a plethora of Corpulent women. In addition, those who make Aretha look anorexic…

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/m4w/999930395.html

Will You Still be Working in the Industry in 5 Years?

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Radio Facts: Let’s face it, the industry continues to shift and change. While it’s been a great place to make money (or it least it WAS) it’s never been a resource for retirement. Where will you be in 5 years? This poll is anonymous…