Radiobus -Esseporl Voice of the Radio Broadcasting Industry® February 26, 2001 Volume 18, Issue 9
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I RadioBUS -esseporl Voice Of The Radio Broadcasting Industry® February 26, 2001 Volume 18, Issue 9 Powell & Co. review RADIO NEWS AMERICAN the FCC's mission White knights save researcher in distress 2 "Wehave to be a lot more URBAN Amy Vokes and a platoon of familiar industry names have succeeded challenging and creative in keeping Kurt Hanson's Strategic Media Research in business about our own internal re- RADIO Fool on the Hill? Tristani may make a run for it 2 sources and how we reallo- cate, them,"Chairman NETWORKS Radio phone rules latest addition to the Gripes of Roth 2 Michael Powell said in dis- Arbitron soon to spread its Ceridianless wings 3 cussing the challenges fac- ing the FCC he now heads. What's Rhythmic and Old is new at JRN 3 In a departure from the usual practice, not a single item for action was on the agenda for the FCC's 2/22 In praise of the local radio road warrior 7 monthly meeting. Rather, the Big trouble in Binghamton? Hardly 8 new chairman had the chief of each FCC bureau speak to the four commissioners PROGRAMMING FOR PROFIT abouttheirconcerns, achievements and outlook CRB heads to Music City to talk about Country 9-10 for the future. Television is well along STATION PROFILES the road to digital, but radio is just beginning, Mass Me- WTEM: Taking a Sporting chance in the Nation's Capitol 11 dia Bureau Chief Roy THE URBAN Stewart told the special MEDIA MARKETS & MONEY overview session of the FCC, RADIO LEADER noting that the Bureau is currently reviewing digital Susquehanna garners KGAR for KC cluster 12 proposals for radio. Discuss- The as-yet-unbuilt CP will go to Susquehanna in stages-first ing the convergence of vari- in a JSA this summer, them as an outright sale in three years. ous types of media provid- Susquehanna, Regent break out the black ink 12 ers, Stewart proclaimed that NJ Coast: I'll Hut and I'll put and I'll blow your LMA down 13 we are standing at a water- shed for traditional broad- AMERICAN Puerto Rico Class As swap partners 13 casting. "Various media URBAN RADIO NETWORKS Rodriguez makes his Marcos on Corpus Christi cluster 13 continued on page 2 655 THIRD AVE. 24TH FLOG NEW YORK, NY 10017 (212) 883-2100 FAX: (212) 297-2571 CHICAGO 30 NORTHMICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1218 money for nothin' and the clicks are free... CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 558-9090 FAX: (312) 558-9280 Imagine your own website with no design costs, no maintenance hassles, and no update fees. Now DETROIT 1133 WFIITTIER ROAD imagine making money off of it, too. It's right here. site .n dcom GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI 48230 Call us at 203-929-9101. Home of the BlueDol WebSole Net Work (313) 885-4243 FAX: (313) 885-2192 H1111(1 Voice Of The Radio Broadcasting Industry Radio News February 26 2001, Volume 18, Issue 9 BPA International membership applied for September 2000 previously considered separate SMR deal closed; filerunagainst Sen. Pete and distinct are now offering Domenici(R -NM) Hanson stays or Rep. Executive Editor Jack Messmer competing services to the con- Heather Wilson (R -NM)? The Managing Editor Dave Seyler sumer," Stewart said. Although The deal is done: The buyout of Albuquerque Tribune quoted Senior Editor Carl Marcucci Associate Editor Karla Roberson he offered no specific proposals Strategic Media Research (SMR) her as being undecided on which Production Michael Whalen for how to deal with media con- (RBR2/5, p.4) by investment congressional seat to seek-but VP Administration Cathy Carnegie team Jimmy de Castro, Alfred FCC Research Consultant Mona Wargo vergence, Stewart said it is be- definitely interested in makinga Administrative Assistant April Olson coming increasingly important Liggins, David Kantor, Jeff bid for one of them. McClusky, Gary Slaight and Publisher Jim Carnegie for the various bureaus of the If she picks the Senate as VPIGM, Associate Publisher Ken Lee FCC to work closely together. Jeff Trumper is final. A federal her target, Tristani would need Senior Account Executive John Neff Following Stewart's presen- court judge had previously ap- to raise about $5M-so she'd Account Executive June Barnes Account Executive Ann Morrone tation, in which he applauded proved the sale (1/30) from ma- need to get started soon. If his staff for their dealings with jority ownership by Chartwell Tristani leaves the FCC soon, Editorial/Advertising Offices LPFM, two Commissioners got Capital and SMR President/ President Bush would have a 6208-B Old Franconia Road into a bit of debate over LPFM. Founder Kurt Hanson to that growing backlog of empty Alexandria, VA 22310 PO Box 782 Springfield, VA 22150 "When Congress has to come team which will be lead by SMR seats to fill -two that can go to in and clean up the mess, it is SVP Amy Vokes. Strategic filed Republicans, plus one which Main Phone: 703/719-9500 not an accomplishment for this Chapter 11 in early January. would have to go to a Demo- Editorial Fax: 703/719-7910 agency," said Commissioner Hanson will be staying aboard crat or independent. Sales Fax: 703/719-9509 Subscription Phone: 703/719-7721 Harold Furchtgott-Roth (R). in an executive, but not an own- RBR observation: We Subscription Fax: 703/719-7725 That prompted Commis- ership, capacity with an as -yet - know plenty of broadcasters sioner Gloria Tristani (D) to undetermined title. The com-who'd be happy to make a Email Addresses defend the FCC's move to cre- pany, with $1M in operating capi- campaign donation if it will Publisher. [email protected] Editorial. [email protected] ate LPFM. "Low power radio tal, is closing in on new office get Tristani off the FCC-just Sales: [email protected] was a response to the real need space in Chicago. so long as she doesn't actually [email protected] of the American public and the "We're looking forward to put- win a seat in Congress! Aside Daytona Beach Sales Office American people to have a little ting Kurt and Amy back at the from her family heritage Ann Moronne part of that spectrum," she said. helm of the company they ran (grandpa was US Senator Den- Phone: 904/767-3682 Stewart had earlier stated succesfully for so many years," nis Chavez), we can't imag- Fax: 904/760-2888 Email: [email protected] that approximately 40% of the said de Castro. Hanson is commit- ine any reason why New LPFM applications on file will ted to staying on "for as long as it Mexico Democrats are so anx- Nashville Sales Office be nullified by congressional takes to get Strategic's leadership ious to have Tristani run. Her June Barnes Phone: 615/360-7875 action which reinstated third position firmly established again." elitist, ivory tower approach to Fax: 208/445-8774 adjacent channel protection Strategic's core businesses in- government-walling herself Email: [email protected] from interference. Tristani la- clude call -out music research, off from all but a tight inner ©2001 Radio Business Report, Inc. Material may not be mented the churches and com- custom research projects, phone - ring of advisors-should make reproduced without permission. All content may not be munity groups which will not based audience tracking and di- her an aloof, irritating candi- reproduced, photocopied and/or transmitted without written prior consent.Any violations will be dealt with legally. be able to using what rect marketing services.-CM date. Sharp campaign consult- Printed in USA. she again insisted was "a tiny ants can disguise that in a big bit of spectrum." state campaign waged prima- Radio Business Report is published weekly by Radio Tristani eyeing Business Report, Inc. Publishers of Radio Business Report, One of the biggest challenges rily on TV and radio, but that's MBR - Manager's Business Report, The Source Guide, facing the FCC is staffing. Cur- Capitol Hill? www.rbr.com and the Information Services Group database. not the way campaigns are run Subscription rate: One year $220. rently some 30% of the Com- It's never been any secret that in New Mexico. Pressing the missions engineers are eligible Commissioner Gloria Tristani (D) flesh, kissing babies, judging RBR Family of Products for retirement. Both engineers regarded the FCC as a stepping enchilada -making contests and and attorneys frequently leave stone to bigger things. After pass- making small talk with grizzled BPA their government posts at the RMIR INTERNATIONAL ing up an opportunity to run for ranchers and nostalgic little FCC for higher -paying jobs in the US House last year in her old ladies would hardly fit with Redlo Boll ea Aeporl, Inc. the private sector. Powell hopes home state ofNew Mexico,in the personality Tristani has to attract new employees to the expectation that Al Gore would exhibited in Washington. Source Guide Commission by emphasizing the win the presidency and appoint Could she really be that differ- and Directory high profile of the FCC's mis- her to chair the FCC (Oops! Slight ent at home? We doubt it. Sen. The All -Radio Yearbook sion. "We are the intersection miscalculation there.), Tristani is Domenici is said to be facing a www.rbr.com of law, policy, economics and rumored to be preparing the leave tough battle to retain his seat. RBR RADIO technology like,Ithink, no the Commission soon to start fund- He might be lucky to have RBR's Daily Email other," he said.-JM raising for the 2002 election. Will Tristani as his opponent.-JM 9 www.rbr.com 2/26/01 RBR Furchtgott-Roth questions phone rule The FCC has affirmed two $4K Radio News fines against Infinity Broadcast- ing (N:INF) for a "Don & Mike" show segment in 1999 in which a ViacomPresident Mel heels of Jones' recently launched their Rhythmic Oldies product.