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As I predicted several months ago, looks like we are headed towards a new era of programming. The industry has been testing how well programmers can hand le multi-formatted stations in one market for a while and it appears to be a natural progression. I’m not sure if the Music Director’s role will increase to report to Regional PDs but it seems likely. The latest situation is in Los Angeles where KIIS PD John Ivey just picked up not one but TWO additional stations. He will now hand le the recently vacated PD seats of KHHT’s R Dub and KBIG’s Chachi Denes. Lawd, I would not want to be in Ivey’s shoes. Talk about not having a life… I’m sorry, that’s a LOT of work.
Regional Programming? Possible?
Arbitron to Increase Cell-Phone-Only Sample Target in all PPM markets
Radio Facts:
12.5 percent target set for year-end 2009, 15 percent by year-end 2010;
Address-based sample frame introduced for cell-phone-only recruiting in all markets;
Diary markets on schedule for cell-phone-only sampling starting Spring 2009
Arbitron Inc. announced today that it will increase the sample target for cell-phone-only households in all Portable People MeterTM markets to 15 percent by year end 2010. In an interim step, the current target of 7.5 percent will be raised to 12.5 percent in PPMTM markets by year-end 2009.
Å“Arbitron has developed, tested and is presently implementing an address-based sampling method to identify and contact cell-phone-only households,” said Bob Patchen, chief research officer, Arbitron Inc. “This new method is more efficient than the manual dialing procedures we had been using and thus allows us to substantially increase the number of CPO persons included in our panels. We are also retaining the rand om-digit-dialing (RDD) sampling method for land line homes because that approach enables telephone contact with a higher percentage of land line homes not listed in telephone directories. These unlisted land line households are more likely than listed ones to contain Hispanics, African-Americans and young adults. The better response achieved with telephone contact can improve the overall representation of these groups in our PPM samples.
Å“Increasing the number of cell-phone-only households in our PPM samples is an important element in our ongoing programs to enhance the participation of 18-34 year olds of all races and ethnicities, said Owen Charlebois, president, Technology and Research & Development. Å“As the number of households that can be reached only by cell-phone continues to grow, Arbitron will update its methodologies to better include this important segment of the population.
For the New York PPM radio ratings service, Arbitron has already announced that it would increase the cell-phone-only sample target to 15 percent by July 2010.
WHAT? 10 Careers that Top $30 per Hour
Radio Facts:
In just 60 minutes, you could earn enough to pay for a tank of gas, the cable bill, gym membership, or dinner out. Thirty dollars still covers some of life’s essential costs. Earn that much in just one hour on the job, and you have enough to build a comfortable life.
The latest U.S. Census Bureau figures put the median household income in the U.S. at $50,233. A $30-per-hour job brings in $62,400 before taxes, or 20% more than the national median. For many people, this extra margin is just one promotion or one credential away. To boost your economic security, consider these 10 careers with salary data as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Database Administrator
Mean Hourly Wage: $33.78
Salary: $70,260
Database administrators perform a vital role in our information economy, managing the database systems that help companies store, process, and access data effectively. Job growth is stunning in this high-demand field as well — the profession is expected to grow 37 percent through 2016. Continuing education is a must to keep up with evolving technology, but entry requirements are modest. You can launch this $30-plus-an-hour career with an associate’s degree in database administration or information technology.
Registered Nurse
Mean Hourly Wage: $30.04
Salary: $62,480
Historic demand for registered nurses is inspiring many people to reinvent themselves as health care practitioners. Nursing is projected to generate more new jobs than any other profession — an estimated 587,000 positions through 2016, which represents a 23% increase in a decade. To take advantage of this boom, head to nursing school for your bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Accelerated programs are available for career changers who already have a bachelor degree in another field.
Technical Writer
Median Hourly Wage: $30.18
Salary: $62,780
Technical writers interpret engineering and scientific information for a lay audience, producing product documentation, user manuals, project proposals, and scientific reports. Most writers come to the field with a college bachelor’s degree in a communications or liberal arts field. Some colleges offer specialized certificate programs in technical communication, which incorporate IT literacy training.
Fashion Designer
Median Hourly Wage: $34.22
Salary: $71,170
Fashion design has the reputation as an all-or-nothing labor of love — you begin as a starving artist and ultimately attain celebrity stature designing haute couture. In fact, the majority of fashion designers — 3 in 4 designers — work secure, salaried jobs for apparel manufacturers. What these artists give up in suffering and glamour they make up for in a solid and stable paycheck. A job as a salaried fashion designer starts with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in fashion design.
Accountant
Median Hourly Wage: $30.11
Salary: $62,640
Accountants should have no trouble finding work as businesses throughout the economy sort through the financial rubble of the credit crisis. Mounting federal regulation will also contribute to demand for trained accountants. Accountants working for accounting and bookkeeping services earn upwards of $30 per hour. These employers hire trained professionals with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Environmental Scientist
Median Hourly Wage: $30.71
Salary: $63,870
Environmental scientists will be the heroes of the coming era, developing much-needed strategies to redress environmental damage to soil, water, and air. The field is expected to grow 25% in response to new federal regulations and funding, as well as private investment. A bachelor’s degree in earth sciences will get you started in this fascinating and important field. Many scientists go on to a master’s degree to secure the best opportunities.
K-12 Curriculum Designer
Median Hourly Wage: $30.87
Salary: $64,220
Curriculum designers are at the forefront of educational research, developing new instructional materials and strategies to improve the quality of education in our nation’s schools. The job typically calls for a graduate-level degree in the field, such as a master’s degree in education (M.Ed.).
Dental Hygienist
Mean Hourly Wage: $31.21
Salary: $64,910
To make about the same amount of money with a two-year associate’s degree, enroll in a dental hygiene program. Dental hygienists work alongside dentists to promote oral health and hygiene. Hygienists enjoy distinction as one of the nation’s fastest growing occupations, with 30% growth expected through 2016.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Median Hourly Wage: $30.05
Salary: $62,500
Solving crimes is all in a day’s work for these criminal justice professionals. Criminal investigators can build their skill set by completing an associate’s degree in criminal justice, where they take courses in crime scene investigation, criminal investigation procedures, and more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics rates job opportunities as “excellent.”
Television Producer
Median Hourly Wage: $31.66
Salary: $65,850
Producers coordinate the television features we enjoy, from sitcoms to dramas to the nightly news. To build the necessary skill set, producers enter the field with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mass communications or broadcast media.
A tight economy hasn’t stopped employers in these ten fields from hiring qualified grads. With the right degree, you can upgrade your career and find job security in the form of a $30-an-hour paycheck.
10 Careers that Top $30 per Hour.
Radio One Philadelphia prepares for the Second Annual Music & Entertainment Conference to Philadelphia
Radio Facts: On Sunday, March 15, 2009 the Philadelphia Marriott located at 12th & Market Street will play host to Radio One Philadelphia whose stations include WPHI, 100.3 The Beat, WPPZ Praise 103.9, and 107.9 WRNB as we spotlight the industry elite along with up and coming talent with the 2009 edition of the Music and Entertainment Conference.Â
The Second Annual Music and Entertainment Conference will feature three new customized workshops, along with four returning workshops from the inaugural event. Å“The Music and Entertainment Conference is the brainchild of Radio One Philadelphiaâ„¢s Operation Manager, Elroy Smith who says about this yearâ„¢s installment Å“The Music and Entertainment Conference was such a huge success last year that we are taking it to a larger venue so that we wonâ„¢t turn anyone away. Listeners will be able to learn from the experts in various workshops from R&B, Hip-Hop, Inspiration Workshop, Listen and Critique. However, this year we are introducing three new workshops; Å“Black Hollywood starring Jamie Foxx, a Fashion Workshop with fashion guru Eva Marcille, and Å“So You Think You Can Dance with famed choreographer Fatima Robinson.
This will be HOLLYWOOD in Philadelphia .
This yearâ„¢s workshops include the Å“Fashion Workshop whoâ„¢s panelist include Å“Americaâ„¢s Next Top Model winner Eva Marcille along with fashion designer Mycheal Knight, and photographer Jerris Madison, the Å“So You Think You Can Dance Workshop a fully interactive experience which mimics an actual dance audition hosted by famed choreographer Fatima Robinson, the Å“Black Hollywood Workshop featuring Oscar Award winner Jaime Foxx, filmmakers Will Packer & Rob Hardy, actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, and actors Keith Robinson and Laz Alonso, the Å“Hip-Hop Workshop which includes panelist such as Common, D-Nice, and Ron Browz, the Å“Inspiration Workshop which includes WPPZ Praise 103.9 Morning Show host Yoland a Adams, Donald Lawrence, and Tye Tribbett , the Å“Listen and Critique Workshop where producers and songwriters such as, Rapheal Saadiq, Michael Bivins, along with Kevin Liles, Ray J., Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe will offer constructive criticism on who’s hot and who’s not, and the Å“R&B Workshop whoâ„¢s panelist include Grammy award winning songwriter and performers along with platinum selling artist such as Brand y, Monica, Avant, Jazmine Sullivan, Keri Hilson and Rapheal Saadiq.
The Second Annual Music & Entertainment Conference is continuing to grow with more artists being confirmed to participate. This yearâ„¢s conference will also honor legendary names in the music industry such as Bell Biv DeVoe, Boyz II Men, Teddy Pendergrass, and Patti Labelle.
Å“The Music and Entertainment Conference is an event for those who are music, film, dance, and fashion enthusiast, believe in themselves, and are serious about their craft and breaking into the music and entertainment industry.
Radio One Philadelphia prepares for the Second Annual Music & Entertainment Conference to Philadelphia
Radio Facts: On Sunday, March 15, 2009 the Philadelphia Marriott located at 12th & Market Street will play host to Radio One Philadelphia whose stations include WPHI, 100.3 The Beat, WPPZ Praise 103.9, and 107.9 WRNB as we spotlight the industry elite along with up and coming talent with the 2009 edition of the Music and Entertainment Conference.Â
The Second Annual Music and Entertainment Conference will feature three new customized workshops, along with four returning workshops from the inaugural event. Å“The Music and Entertainment Conference is the brainchild of Radio One Philadelphiaâ„¢s Operation Manager, Elroy Smith who says about this yearâ„¢s installment Å“The Music and Entertainment Conference was such a huge success last year that we are taking it to a larger venue so that we wonâ„¢t turn anyone away. Listeners will be able to learn from the experts in various workshops from R&B, Hip-Hop, Inspiration Workshop, Listen and Critique. However, this year we are introducing three new workshops; Å“Black Hollywood starring Jamie Foxx, a Fashion Workshop with fashion guru Eva Marcille, and Å“So You Think You Can Dance with famed choreographer Fatima Robinson.
This will be HOLLYWOOD in Philadelphia .
This yearâ„¢s workshops include the Å“Fashion Workshop whoâ„¢s panelist include Å“Americaâ„¢s Next Top Model winner Eva Marcille along with fashion designer Mycheal Knight, and photographer Jerris Madison, the Å“So You Think You Can Dance Workshop a fully interactive experience which mimics an actual dance audition hosted by famed choreographer Fatima Robinson, the Å“Black Hollywood Workshop featuring Oscar Award winner Jaime Foxx, filmmakers Will Packer & Rob Hardy, actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, and actors Keith Robinson and Laz Alonso, the Å“Hip-Hop Workshop which includes panelist such as Common, D-Nice, and Ron Browz, the Å“Inspiration Workshop which includes WPPZ Praise 103.9 Morning Show host Yoland a Adams, Donald Lawrence, and Tye Tribbett , the Å“Listen and Critique Workshop where producers and songwriters such as, Rapheal Saadiq, Michael Bivins, along with Kevin Liles, Ray J., Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe will offer constructive criticism on who’s hot and who’s not, and the Å“R&B Workshop whoâ„¢s panelist include Grammy award winning songwriter and performers along with platinum selling artist such as Brand y, Monica, Avant, Jazmine Sullivan, Keri Hilson and Rapheal Saadiq.
The Second Annual Music & Entertainment Conference is continuing to grow with more artists being confirmed to participate. This yearâ„¢s conference will also honor legendary names in the music industry such as Bell Biv DeVoe, Boyz II Men, Teddy Pendergrass, and Patti Labelle.
Å“The Music and Entertainment Conference is an event for those who are music, film, dance, and fashion enthusiast, believe in themselves, and are serious about their craft and breaking into the music and entertainment industry.
Sony to Unveil Restructuring Details
Radio Facts: Sony(SNE Quote – Cramer on SNE – Stock Picks) plans to unveil details of its restructuring plan Wednesday or Thursday, include where job cuts will be made, but tensions are rising within the electronics company over the plan aimed at cutting billions of yen of costs, the Financial Times reports.
Company managers have told the Financial Times that CEO Sir Howard Stringer's previously announced plans to cut 16,000 full-time and part-time jobs and restructure the company have met resistance from executives in its traditional manufacturing business.
The newspaper reports the dispute centers on whether products such as televisions have become commodities, in which case, the CEO believes, Sony should cut its production costs and rely more on sales of software built into its gadgets.
Sony has announced factory closures in the U.S. and France as it seeks to save 100 billion yen ($1.1 billion) in annual operating costs. However, the company is expected to make further cuts after it has set out details of those plans, the Financial Times reports.
Last week, Sony's joint venture with Ericsson TICKER TYPE="EQUITY" SYMBOL="ERIC" EXCHANGE="NYSE" PRIMARY="NO"/>, swung to a fourth-quarter loss of 187 million euros ($243 million).
Sony shares were up 2.5% to $22.06 in Wednesday morning trading.
Midday Diva Axed
Radio Facts:
After more than 20 years in the radio business, Leesa Mitchell has left the airwaves.
Mitchell, who most recently was known as Magic 101.3’s Midday Diva, was axed by Main Line Broadcasting late last week in yet another round of budget-cutting layoffs. “I know the economy is circling the bowl, but the genericizing of our airwaves just stinks,” said Mitchell, whose dream is to “host a talk show with local women conversing about what’s really on our minds.” Mitchell says losing her job “has been emotionally difficult. Sure, I’ll miss the income, but most of all I’ll miss my fabulous co-workers and listeners, who have my heart. I wish I could have celebrated this historic week with them.” You can send Mitchell well-wishes at www.middaydiva.com. [source]
CHANGE COMES TO 107.9 WRNB
The Industry Dot Biz:
Philadelphia, PA- Effective Tuesday, January 20, 2009 1pm (EST) 107.9 WRNB gave the city of Philadelphia what they asked for, which is a radio station that features a music mix of the 90™s and today™s R&B. After doing an extensive research study it was found that Philadelphia listeners were craving for a more contemporary urban adult radio station instead of your traditional urban ac. Therefore 107.9 has responded with a new fresh and exciting sound for 107.9 WRNB, Philadelphia artist like Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Babyface, Maxwell, Mary J Blige, Mint Condition and others will now define the new sound and direction of 107.9 WRNB. œWhile America is experiencing change in our nation with President Barack Obama, Philadelphia and WRNB are experiencing a change as well. Tailoring this format and unveiling a new attitude exclusively for WRNB and Philadelphia is an exciting undertaking. This market knows what they want and our job at WRNB is to respond to their request. We are now positioned in a lane all by ourselves and the fans of the 90™s and today™s R&B will not have to sit through a number of eras to hear the sound they have asked for. Philadelphia now has a radio station that they are helping to build states Elroy Smith, Radio One Philadelphia Operations Manager.
The new WRNB line-up consists of: Mornings – 6am-10am ” The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) , Mid-Days ” 10am-3pm with Moâ„¢Shay Laren, Afternoons ” 3pm-7pm with Lady B and Evenings ” 7pm-Midnight with DC Todd. WRNBâ„¢s new position in the market place will be Å“The New sound of 107.9 WRNB, R&B of the 90â„¢s and Today.
Andre Saunders, Hood Affairs DVD Owner Killed In Queens, N.Y.
The Industry Dot Biz:
Jamie Fox, Nas, Kerry Washington, Akon, T.I., Jeezy, Added to BET Line Up
The Industry Dot Biz: Jamie Fox, Nas, Kerry Washington, Akon, T.I., Young Jeezy, Tatyana Ali and Jurnee Smollett Have Been Added to the Talent Line Up for Yes We Will! BET’s Inauguration Celebration Premiering Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 PM*
JAMIE FOX, NAS, KERRY WASHINGTON, AKON, T.I., YOUNG JEEZY, TATYANA ALI and JURNEE SMOLLETT have been added to the talent line up for YES WE WILL! BET’S INAUGURATION CELEBRATION premiering Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 PM*. Hosted by Nick Cannon the one-hour special will commemorate the massive voter turnout and what African Americans are committed to doing in order to implement the change initiated by Barack Obama’s presidency. As previously announced, this televised event will feature incredible performances by Chicago’s own Common and Grammy Award- nominated Jazmine Sullivan and live shots from BET’s Inaugural Ball, and will take a look back at the election and the significant campaign that led the way to America’s first Black president.
Popular DJ latest to come forward with problem Cards tix – Phoenix Arizona news
Radio Facts: A popular Phoenix disc Radio DJey is demand ing answers after purchasing two tickets to the NFC Championship game he says never actually existed. Pete Cummings, afternoon DJ on KSLX, 100.7 FM, says he bought two tickets on Ticketmaster.com to see the Arizona Cardinals take on the Philadelphia Eagles for approximately $420. Cummings and his girlfriend went to the game and upon arriving in their section, Cummings claims they were approached by an usher who informed them the seats didn’t exist.
“I wanted to attend history,” said Cummings. “I wanted to see something nobody has seen in this town, ever. We just had the most awful experience.” Cummings says the ushers escorted them to a nearby area designated for hand icapped seating where they had to watch the game stand ing up. “It’s just really disheartening,” added Cummings.
Cummings hopes to receive a full refund of the purchase price of the tickets. So far, he says, representatives from University of Phoenix Stadium and Ticketmaster have yet to accommodate his request.
Popular DJ latest to come forward with problem Cards tix – Phoenix Arizona news, breaking news, local news, weather radar, traffic from ABC15 News | ABC15.com.
OH NO: Group says radio host owes them money
Radio Facts: The director of the Boys and Girls Club of Vineland claims local radio personality Brian “Corky” Warren, a Pittsgrove Township resident, stiffed the organization for more than $2,000.
Chris Volker, executive director for the non-profit, filed papers in small clams court last year in Salem County in an attempt to recoup money that Warren, a former WVLT Cruisin 92.1 radio host, allegedly told the Boys and Girls Club he would pay them to supply entertainment for a charity event last spring.
“It was agreed that Corky Warren would pay for Jerry Blavat (a Philadelphia radio personality) if we celebrated Corky’s birthday and honored him at the event with a roast,” Volker said Friday.
Volker said the event went off without a hitch, but the Boys and Girls Club was never paid more than a $500 deposit from Warren for Blavat’s appearance. Volker claimed Warren wrote a check for the balance due, but stopped payment on that check.
“We had to pay $2,100 out of our own pockets. This was a fund-raiser for kids,” he said.
Group says radio host owes them money – NJ.com.
Radio veteran appointed to Board of Directors
Radio Facts:
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Ben Sand ifer has been appointed to the board of directors of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Sand ifer, president of GMS Productions, has produced the Georgia Music Minute, the Georgia Music Special, the Georgia Music Jukebox and the audio tracks with Georgia music and narration that plays in each Georgia visitor information center.
Dr. Martin L. Dalton Jr. received the Hardman Cup for 2008 for excellence in the field of medical education from the Medical Association of Georgia. Dalton retired after serving almost three years as dean of the Mercer University School of Medicine, and 17 years as head of surgery residency programs at Mercer University and The Medical Center of Central Georgia.
Dr. Michael E. Greene received the Joseph P. Bailey Jr., M.D., Physician Distinguished Service Award from the Medical Association of Georgia. Greene, a Macon-based family physician, is the chair of MAGâ„¢s Council on Legislation. He was president of MAG from 2003-2004 and has held a number of leadership positions with the Bibb County Medical Society.
FACES & PLACES: Radio veteran appointed to board – Business – Macon.
Black airwaves help dial in new Prez
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Twenty or so years ago, I was talking with Jack Gibson, a black radio pioneer, and he was detailing the power black radio had developed.
It introduced whole styles of music – like, say, rock ‘n’ roll or, later, rap. It mobilized communities – as the Million Man March proved a couple of years later. Most important, Gibson said, it had become a megaphone for voices that still were too often ignored. “Jack the Rapper” died in 2000, but his words will be echoing through Washington, D.C., around noon today, when Barack Obama is scheduled to be sworn in as America’s 44th President.
Obama didn’t run as a “black” cand idate, and it was the efforts of many people and institutions that got him elected. But black radio was there, start to finish, in helping push America to this rather amazing moment in our history. Way back in the early days of the civil rights movement, black radio became one of the first forums where black voices were given a microphone and taken seriously. That role was reprised in this election during, for instance, the controversy over the Rev. Jeremiah Wright – even though black radio reflected a wide range of opinions on what was going down. When Jack Gibson signed on the air at the country’s first black-owned radio station in 1949, he was saying, “We can do this.” In 2008, we did.