Vol. 01 • Month 01 • JANUARY 2016

VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 1 — SPRING 2016

FROM SHERYL’S MIC… Welcome to the new Sheryl Underwood Radio Affiliate All of you, by now, have had the chance to connect with Newsletter! Let me start by saying a big “THANK YOU” to Rob Wilkins, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations you for your support and for joining our family of stations. and Promotions/HBCU Initiatives for Pack Rat Productions, We are 37 stations strong and growing by leaps and bounds. Inc. Rob is your point of contact as we continue to grow our family and expand the reach and impact of Sheryl Since our launch, we’ve worked hard to bring the freshest Underwood Radio in your markets. We are excited about and most relevant conversation and content to our our affiliate visits and look forward to engaging programming; and the crew is some of the most with markets in new and exciting ways. You’ll talented people in the entertainment industry. read about some of our visits in each issue of Our on-air line-up includes actor and the newsletter. In this issue, check out the comedian David Raibon aka “Officer Sexy”; “Affiliate Profile” for KJUK FM in Texarkana our country lawyer Harry Southerland, and photos from our visit to affiliate with aka “Judge Harry”; James Kelly aka “The KMGG-LP 99.9 FM in Albuquerque, New White Jim Kelly”; industry veteran Vic Mexico. Frost aka “Super Producer” and me, Sheryl Underwood, working comedian, host on THE Let’s grow together. Share your thoughts on TALK on CBS and 23rd International President programming, format and affiliate marketing of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ideas with us and together let’s take over the airwaves. In addition to the team you hear everyday on Sheryl Underwood Radio we have a crew behind the scenes who support the show through marketing, branding and affiliate relations. From Rob’s Desk...

1. Sheryl has a deep passion for radio! Sheryl Underwood Radio is really 2. Sheryl truly understands and accepts a programmer’s dream come true. that doing radio is a grind. Content that is truly flexible for your format. A nationally syndicated show We both eventually left TJMS and did that does not dictate where or when.... other things but kept in touch often or even how you utilize the content. over the years. When Sheryl told me she was starting her own radio show I This past February Sheryl Underwood was happy for her because I knew she Radio made our first affiliate visit to our would do “radio” right! Albuquerque, New Mexico affiliate.

Last August I started working with As always, if you have any questions Sheryl and the process of beginning or concerns please do not hesitate to to meet you all. As Vice-President contact me directly. of Affiliate Relations my job is to I first met Sheryl Underwood when introduce radio station’s to Sheryl we were both working for the Tom Underwood Radio. Since that time, Joyner Morning Show (TJMS). Sheryl Sheryl Underwood Radio has gone was a contributor and I was a senior from having 5 affiliates to 37 and producer. Here are the two most counting... important things I learned from our time together; Super Producer TECHNotes — from Vic Frost New Dropbox 4. Thursday’s show will be accessible on Download the link by 10pm Wednesday evening 5. Friday’s show will be accessible on Vic Frost will upload the daily the link by 10pm Thursday evening. show files for Sheryl Underwood Radio to dropbox.com using the The link for Sheryl Underwood Radio is following schedule: the same everyday for every show, please 1. Monday’s show will be bookmark and use this link everyday. accessible on the link by The show content stays in the dropbox 5am Monday morning account until the next day’s show is 2. Tuesday’s show will be uploaded. accessible on the link by 10pm Monday evening Feel free to reach out if you have any 3. Wednesday’s show will questions. be accessible on the link by 10pm Tuesday evening Supporting the brand…

• Congratulations to our namesake Sheryl Underwood on her PEOPLE’S choice award and NAACP Image Award as a member of the hosting team for THE TALK on CBS television. • Sheryl was recently interviewed in an exclusive feature article for PEOPLE magazine. • Sheryl Underwood Radio The APP and Sheryl Underwood Radio Podcast are continuing to gain momentum. Find them on iTunes, in the App Store and on Google Play. “Tell US about YOU” AFFILIATE INTRODUCTION Affiliates! Introduce KLEK-LP 102.5 FM - • Your Daily Dose - Motivational tips Jonesboro, AK - The Voice of • Power Minute - Motivational tips yourself to the rest of Arkansas Minority Advocacy the SUR Family. Tell and Black empowerment Council Jonesboro’s Source • Family Minute - tips to help for R&B, Old School, Gospel, us about your station manage family life. Blues, & Jazz! an/or your crew. Submit Submitted by LaGanzie Kale, • KARK News Channel 4 in Little a short profile to Rob Wilkins at General Manager Rock recently did a story about [email protected]. Keep submissions KLEK that will air May 1st. to 300 words or less. KLEK-LP 102.5 FM is currently • KLEK has also been featured in conducting a listener survey. Our Miss Lady Magazine, a magazine KTHN FM 97.3 Texarkana, listeners overwhelmingly enjoy having out of Little Rock that caters to TX & KJUK FM 97.3 “Sheryl Underwood Radio” in the women. Hooks, TX mornings. • KLEK has also earned awards for Melvin Banks aka Nutt Brown, is CEO community service from local and Programmer for KTHN FM 97.3 We have several features of educational chapters of Order of the Eastern Texarkana & KJUK FM 97.3 Hooks. Nutt programming on our station: Star and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, is a 1974 HBCU Graduate of Prairie View • In addition to the Black Health Inc. A&M. He is a Life Member of Kappa Now and Learn Spanish Minute and • I also was named Volunteer of Alpha Psi (Zeta Beta Prairie View’72); Women’s History we have Black the Year for 2015 by the City of a member of the Texarkana Alumni History Moment - this runs year- Jonesboro. Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi; a Retired round and is done by Dr. Cherisse • “I am also a finalist for the United States Army Lieutenant Colonel; Jones-Branch who recorded the Arkansas Community Service Post Commander of American Legion Women’s History Moments. award. The awards show will be Post 248 and Vice District Commander • Kato’s Poetry Corner – Features June 10th in Little Rock and it of The American Legion State of Texas poetry by myself (LaGanzie Kale) will take place at the Governor’s District 1. He is a member of the Board and other local poets Mansion as Arkansas Governor of Trustee and Treasure for The Red • KLEK Legal Minute - Offering Asa Hutchinson will present the Bank Baptist Church in Hooks, Texas. general legal advice to the listeners awards. In recognition of being Website: www.kjuk973fm.com • Focus on Women - Offering help a finalist, I got letters from both on issues that affect women in of Arkansas’ U.S. Senators Tom Find them in the Google Play Store general Cotton and John Boozman as well App: Search Kay juking. • Today’s Black Woman - Discussing as Congressman Rick Crawford. Click on the American Legion emblem issues unique to the Black woman I’m truly grateful for the platform • Money Matters - offering tips of KLEK and I’ve tried my best to on financial literacy and money use it to make Jonesboro a better management place.

Sheryl Underwood Radio Community

The crew of Sheryl Underwood Radio is generous, both with their time and their resources. Through her Pack Rat Foundation For Education, Underwood is committed to raising money to support education, including the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the students committed to pursuing a higher education. The crew is involved in a variety of philanthropic endeavors including children’s charities, pediatric cancer support, ministry, activities to support youth and communities. Featured Above About SHERYL UNDERWOOD RADIO SUR Sheryl Underwood Radio is entertaining Sheryl Underwood Radio is relevant, and features one of the funniest and tackling the hot topics of the day in a Market smartest comedians working today snappy, engaging, informative format. – Sheryl Underwood – and a crew of The innovative Sheryl Underwood Radio Visits seasoned radio and entertainment show provides the energetic conversation veterans. The show is formatted to fit about relationships, entertainment, sports Sheryl Underwood Radio crew recently turned up in any time slot. Sheryl Underwood Radio and hot topics of the day, and YOU Albuquerque, New Mexico is smart, and speaks to the issues and provide the music your listeners want to hanging out with the crew at interest of the Urban (18-34) and Urban hear. KMGG-LP 99.9! Adult Contemporary (25-54) listener. What’s Going Down On Your Yard?

Special content like the upcoming HBCU focused “What’s Going Down On Your Yard?” will soon be available on Sheryl Underwood Radio – THE APP.

Sheryl says “This segment gives students from the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities the chance to call-in and give a brief report of what’s happening on their campus. The package will air each Friday.

Students should call in to 855-Sheryl-1 then give their name, major, school and Greek affiliation (if applicable) and a short report of what’s happening on their “yard.” We’ll air the reports on THE APP and on terrestrial radio.” Callers will get a gift card stipend for their reporting.

Want Sheryl Underwood Radio on YOUR station?

Contact Rob Wilkins [email protected] to bring the hottest show on the airwaves to your station.

Kudos Tanya Fitzgerald’s Single “I Am Yours” Charts Top 100 on iTunes

Kudos to Pack Rat Productions team member and contemporary gospel recording artist Tanya Fitzgerald! Tanya’s new single “I Am Yours,” from her sophomore album Tanya Fitzgerald Live: From Glory to Glory, charts in the Top 100 for New Christian & Gospel Songs & Music Releases on iTunes!

“I Am Yours” is the first song Tanya composed following her father’s passing. This single serves as a raw and melodic testimonial, giving listeners a look into her personal journey through the mourning process. The song is a smooth, bossa nova-flavored tune that inspires, encourages and lifts the listener to beautiful heights. ` Spanning the Country SUR Affiliates

CALL LETTERS CITY STATE

KOSA Radio Oakland CA

KMAZ 102.5 FM Houston TX

KAZI 88.7 FM Austin TX

WNAA 90.1 FM Greensboro NC

WCLM 1450 AM Richmond VA

WDAO 1210 AM Dayton OH

WYGR 1530 AM Grand Rapids MI

KMGG-LP 99.9 FM Albuquerque NM

WBCT FM 90.9 Columbia SC

WGVV 92.5 FM Rock Island IL

WPNV-LPFM 106.3 Peoria IL

WVAS-FM 90.7 Montgomery AL

WRES-LP 100.7 FM Ashville NC

103.7 Da Beat Rockford IL

WDUP-LP 92.9 FM New London CT

KBHT - LP 104.9 Waco TX

KPPP-LP 88.1 FM Fargo ND

KLEK-LP 102.5 FM Jonesboro AR

WXRJ-LPFM 94.9 Bloomington IL

WUVS-LP 103.7 FM Muskegon MI

KBOL-LP 100.1 FM Waterloo IA

KOUS-LP 96.3 FM Monroe LA

KTHN-LPFM 88.3 Texarkana TX

WMFA-AM 1400 Raeford NC

WTSX-LP 104.9 FM Kokomo IN

KOYO-LP 107.1 FM Oroville CA

WXRU-LP 107.9 FM Piedmont SC

WVBH-LP 105.3 FM Benton Harbor MI

KJUK-LPFM 97.3 Hooks TX

KBZE 105.9 FM Berwick LA

KFRA 1390 AM Franklin LA

WLBM-LPFM 105.7 Danville IL

KOCZ-LP 92.9 FM Opelousas LA

KIEE 88.3 FM St. Martinville LA

WGUP-LPFM 107.9 Laplace LA

KDIV-LPFM 98.7 Bentonville AR

WRML-LPFM 107.9 Mays Landing NJ Affilliate Map & Logos Meet More of The Team

DAVID RAIBON HARRY SOUTHERLAND JAMES KELLEY Sheryl Underwood Radio co-host Sheryl Underwood Radio co-host Sheryl Underwood Radio co-host

David Raibon, Officer Sexy, is a comedy Harry Southerland is an elected “I LOVE sports, I LOVE to laugh, but I l writer, actor, stand-up comedian and Commissioner and zealous Country LOVE being “The” White Jim Kelley on a former Police Officer bringing the Lawyer, who advocates for justice in the Sheryl Underwood Radio even more!” viewpoint of the “boys in blue” to SUR. community and in the courtroom.

PASTOR ERIC SLOSS ERNA FOUSHEE TANYA FITZGERALD Sheryl Underwood Radio Pack Rat Productions, Inc./Pack Rat Inspiration and Song Contributor Foundation For Education Tanya Fitzgerald is an established Christian- Pastor Eric Sloss has served in ministry Erna Foushee is a dedicated member of Contemporary Artist, accomplished for over 17 years and is a gifted Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and a strong singer, songwriter and musician. She musician and teacher who provides the and enthusiastic member of the Pack Rat brings her musical and inspirational gifts inspirational “word for the weekend.” Productions, Inc. team and director of the to Sheryl Underwood Radio and Pack Rat Pack Rat Foundation For Education. Foundation For Education.

PHANALPHIE RHUE STILL JOSEPH ANTHONY SHANA LAWRENCE Public Relations, Events and Multi-Media Graphic Design, Marketing and College and HBCUs Programming Digital Media Phanalphie Rhue Still is a marketing and Joseph is a young man of purpose who Shana Lawrence is a proud and active public relations midwife, with the talent and is gifted in music, marketing and graphic member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and is experience to help birth the SUR/PRP/PRFFE design. This emerging leader provides looking for what’s happening in collegiate vision through wordsmithing corporate and promotional content or managing the details visual branding and marketing support Yards across the nation! of events and digital media. Oh, and this for Sheryl Underwood Radio. Telly Award winner loves doing radio and voiceover!

SHOUT OUT TO JOEL TOKUNGA | IT expert who heads up the TECHTeam! Sheryl Underwood Radio —THE APP

Sheryl jumped right into the “app pool” releasing Sheryl Underwood Radio-The App, a mobile gateway to all things Sheryl Underwood. From her radio show to her philanthropy, to breaking new talent, users can access full show episodes – all through The App.

Sheryl Underwood Radio – The App is available in the App Store and on Google Play for just $1.99. Fans of her popular Sheryl Underwood Radio show can listen to full radio show episodes, heard around the country on terrestrial and digital radio. Sheryl Underwood Radio provides entertaining and enlightening conversations covering relationships, entertainment, sports, hot topics as well as lively panel discussions. Now all of that, can be carried around in your hand! Also, her signature Sheryl Underwood Radio PODCAST is now available on iTunes.

Fresh off her EMMY win, Underwood delivered the Sheryl Underwood Wins An commencement address for the 2016 graduating class EMMY; Delivers Two 2016 at South Carolina State University (SCSU). Her speech was hilarious and inspiring, reminding the graduates Commencement Speeches that “Somebody prayed for you so that you could get an and Receives An Honorary education; so go out and do good in the world.” She was pleasantly surprised when the university awarded her with Doctorate from South an Honorary Doctor of Human Letters. This is her second Carolina State Honorary Doctorate; her first was presented by Benedict College in Columbia, SC. Sheryl Underwood is having a whirlwind month of May. It started out with her first-ever EMMY Award for her role Following her participation in the SCSU commencement as co-host of THE TALK on CBS television. THE TALK, ceremonies Underwood traveled over 800 miles to watched by an average of 3+ million viewers per day, Chicago to deliver the commencement speech for the received its first nomination after Underwood joined the graduates of the Liberal Arts and Science department of show for the start of season two - sitting alongside hosts her alma mater, the University of Illinois at Chicago, where Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne and Aisha Tyler. she graduated in 1987.

• Follow Sheryl Underwood Radio Let’s Connect on Twitter @underwoodradio • Connect with Sheryl Underwood Sheryl Underwood Radio has a Radio on Facebook/ dedicated phone line, 855-Sheryl-1, sherylunderwoodradio which gives listeners the • Follow Sheryl Underwood opportunity to interact with the Radio on Instagram/ show, no matter where they are sherylunderwoodradio located. The dedicated line is part of • Visit SherylUnderwood.com a multi-faceted strategy for allowing • Download Sheryl Underwood listeners to engage with the show. Radio – THE APP in the App Listeners can: Store or from Google Play • Call 855-Sheryl-1 • Download/Subscribe to the • Emailus@ Sheryl Underwood Radio sherylunderwoodradio.com Podcast