Busby Becomes Motown President/CEO MCA Records President/ Black Music and Exec. VP /Art- ist Development Jheryl Busby has been named President/ CEO of Motown Records, fol- lowing several weeks of nailing down final details. MCA Entertainment Group Chairman Irving Azoff noted, "Jheryl's leadership in the building of the Black Music Di- vision at MCA is a true success story. His ability in finding new talent and developing careers has led to triumphs with Patti Labelle, Jody Watley, the Jets, Jheryl Busby New Edition, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Pebbles, and Steph- Commented Busby, "I have WAVE NET ADDS ANNOUNCERS anie Mills. That combination of been challenged with the second A RADIOTHON instinct and executive abilities phase of the Motown story, and makes him the most appropri- we plan to continue the theme of i'OU Sebastian Catches ate choice to helm Motown. We `Yesterday, lbday, and For- Jiot'ions are cropping up know he is the perfect man to be ever.' entrusted with Motown's rich every but as with any type of out - The Wave PD Post BUSBY /See Page of- the -ordina y radio even`, dangers lurk. heritage and strong future." 26 The KTWV /Los Angeles PD K SJO /San Jose s Ken Anthony chair, which had been vacant suggests how you can make your since Frank Cody 's departure WLLZ Plays lt Close To The Fest radiothon run smoothly and effectively. in January, will be filled August Page 44 22 by KGRX /Phoenix PD John Sebastian. In taking the "Wave" programming position, Sebas- tian will dissolve his Eclectic Radio consultancy and focus THE R&R INTERVIEW: completely on his duties at the NAC station. He will, however, JIM HUTCHINSON consult KGRX through a transi- tion period when the station hires a new PD. The former Chairman the National John Sebastian of In an unrelated move, the Association of Black -Owned Satellite Music Netwoi k's Broadcasters, Jim Hutchinson, "Wave Network" is beefing up President of Inter-Urban Stairs PD its format several different ways, including adding an- Ud-weis* 'r Broadcasting, has been in see, nouncers for the first time. ,. the forefront of the fight to At KYUU Discussing Sebastian, KTWV win Urban radio its fair share of ad GM Allan Chlowitz told R&R, revenue. He discusses "I've known John since his days the problems and progress of at KHJ (Los Angeles). I have a this effort and the overalk tremendous amount of respect situation facing minority owners. for his knowledge in many for- Page 28 mats. I'm confident he will take the Wave to the next step. I'll be setting up the box and will let John fill it in. He's one of the brightest people in the busi- ness." Bill Stairs Sebastian told R&R, "It's like BEHIND THE COUNTRY Olympia Broadcasting Op- a marriage that's long overdue. RATINGS RACES erations Coordinator Bill Stairs This is the opportunity I've been will become PD at KYUU /San waiting for for a long time. It's Major market Country s:ations scored Francisco upon completion of been very difficult to make the some notable successes this past book. its transfer from NBC to Em- decision to leave KGRX. (GM) The programmers involved reveal some mis sometime in September. Carl Tutera has been a dream of the bac'<ground strategies and events Emmis Exec. VP /Program- to work for. Allan Chlowitz has that shaped their victories. ming Rick Cummings told been a respected friend for ten WLLZ cosponsored the 1988 Budweiser Motor City Music Fest in R&R, "We Page 47 had our choice of years. There's no reason this downtown Detroit. The three -day event, starring Richard Marx and some of the finest programmers format can't be the mass appeal Cheap Trick, among others, drew over 500, 000 fans, 3 sizable por- in the country, but Bill really format for the 3044- year -old." tion of whom are pictured above along with station banners. impressed us with his creativity SEBASTIAN /See Page 26 in addition to his skills in re- FCC CALLED LAX search and formatics. Normal- ly a creative edge isn't the top ON INTERFERENCE priority, but because of the It's Contemporary Jazz For WPIX A broadcast coalition feels the FCC, in its competitive situation in the Linden Let Go After One Week; WQCD "CD- 101.9" New ID "rush" to provide new services on the market it was a key element in In a surprising turn of events, contemporary existing spectrum, is overly tolerant of our decision. tant. commitment to "We believe there are a num- Bob Linden - who was hired jazz artists and their music that increased interference The group called As reported in last week's ber of ways to beat (CHR mar- one week ago as WPIX /New the record companies have for stronger Commissior attention to the R&R, ket leader) KMEL, but I don't York PD is out. He was 'un- WPIX has pulled the plug made. We will play more new problem, - say ng marketplace decisions think that beating them out of available for comment. At on its AC format. Opting for music than any radio station, won't do the trick. the box on music alone is going presstime WPIX management Contemporary Jazz, the Trib- anywhere. Repetition will be at une Page 6 to do it," Cummings continued. was embroiled in negotiations station will begin using the a minimum. CD stands for mu- new calls "Being creative will spark the for a replacement for Linden, WQCD and the identi- sic, period. It's part of our vo- 101.9" momentum that's so important although nothing definite was ty "CD- August 15. cabulary now, and it's also part Newsstand Price 55.00 to a winning CHR." set. Kent Burkhart has been GM Ray Gardella noted, "I of our lifestyle." STAIRS /See Page 26 hired as a programming consul- intend to make the same good WFIX/See Page 26 www.americanradiohistory.com "LET'S DO IT AGAIN" PRODUCED BY DAVID LEWIS AND WAYNE LEWIS FOR JODAWAY 2RODUCTIONS FROM THE ALBUM MICE THE LOVE ./s At4GEL17: -Ri:CC1gaS ;tV: www.americanradiohistory.com KLSY Names Robb GM PAGE THREE Two-year KEGL /Dallas GSM tive. It reminds me a lot of the time Gary Robb has been promoted to I spent in Phoenix, where there's a AUGUST 12, 1988 GM at co -owned Sandusky AC similar population base and station KLSY -AM & FM /Seattle. He re- count. Generally, the guy who's the places Tim Davidson, who exits. most creative and community- Prior to joining KEGL Robb work- minded wins. I enjoy that kind of VENDOR SELLING: DOING IT RIGHT ed at Sandusky's KWLT (now competition." When radio stations work with manufacturers KKYY) /San Diego and at In the spring '88 Birch, KLSY- KOY/ local sales programs, certain mistakes Phoenix. AM & FM ranked eighth 12+ with on Robb told R&R, "I'm thrilled. a 3.3; in the corresponding Arbi- crop up on the stations' part. Chris Beck Chris Baker The market is extremely competi- tron it was in 13th place with a 2.8. EXITS provides a checklist of the most common SIMON vendor selling missteps, along with BEAUCHAMP EXITS suggestions for correction. Baker PD Page 14 At KCPX -FM DeBoard Takes Over KZZB (B95) /Beaumont, TX PD Chris Baker has resigned to be- FEATURES PD Duties At CKOI come PD at KCPX -FM /Salt Lake City. He replaces the exiting Lou WASHINGTON REPORT: New spectrum After six years as Asst. PD, Bob quest feature from 6-8pm nightly. Simon, who took the station to its allocation concerns DeBoard has been elevated to PD (MD) Guy Brouillard will remain highest shares as a CHR. RADIO BUSINESS: Newest transactions at CKOI /Montreal. He replaces in place; he's got an excellent set of KCPX -AM & FM VP /GM Wayne OVERVIEW: Bob Beauchamp, who leaves the ears and knows what music is right Courtney told R&R, "While Lou did MANAGEMENT: New business prospects, market-dominant, French- langu- for CKOI." BAKER /See Page 26 favorite giveaway 12 age CHR to pursue interests out- SALES STRATEG Y: Pitfalls of vendor selling 14 side of radio after seven years as AC For MEDIA: Radio classics 16 PD. KGW Drops TECHNOLOG Y: "PayFax" solves travelers' dilemma 18 DeBoard, who previously pro- Rock Approach NEWSBREAKERS 19 grammed CSIX /Cornwall before Classic joining CKOI, told R&R, "I really Earlier this week (8/8), KGW/ music: super, super hits. We'll be STREET TALK: "Wave" ebbs and flows 22 don't expect to make many Portland switched format from AC playing the songs people can sing R &R INTERVIEW: Inter -Urban's Jim Hutchinson changes. We have a winning team to Classic Rock. along with and enjoy." According on minority owners' challenges 28 here, and the only area we are go- KGW VP /GM Kenn Brown told to Brown, the station will not play RATINGS: More combined ARB /Birch ing to improve is the morning R&R, "Basically, we're refocusing currents, at least for the time be- ratings summaries 30 ing. show. We look to add more infor- our music and will play rock and RATINGS & RESEARCH: Keeping your station fresh roll classics of the '50s, '60s, '705, Said Brown, "We felt there was a mation and features to that shift, on listeners' minds 32 and '80s. It will be mondo familiar void in the market and we wanted and will introduce an instant re- ON THE RECORDS: Getting under the covers 33 to cover that spectrum.