Volume XXXII • Number 32 • August 11, 2006 for home radios. He also said there will be a transportable unit with a car kit on the market by later this summer. THE Kelly pointed out a Kagen Research forecast done earlier this year that projected total HD revenue to reach $805 million by 2008, on the heels of MAIN STREET over $22 billion in total radio revenue. He also showcased the advantages Communicator Network of the datacasting abilities of upcoming HD Radio units, which will be able to offer on-demand real-time traffic (something Clear Channel is already involved with), plus weather and more — all presenting sponsorship opportunities. AA TT TT LL EE TT RR Projecting that HD units will be in the low $200 range soon, Kelly says, “When more manufacturers like Sony jump in, prices will come down Publisher/Editor: Tom Kay dramatically, and when bigger box retailers such as Best Buy are able to Cartoons Pilfered by Lenny Bronstein & Jay Philpott offer the ‘sweet spot’ price-point of $99, then they’ll carry them.” 1986-Main1986 Main Street’s 20th Anniversary-2006Anniversary 2006 Updating the current goings-on of the HD Radio Alliance, Buzz Knight - This week, the TATTLER continues reprinting articles and reports found in Greater Media VP program development and an Alliance member himself - both Billboard Radio Monitor and All Access – two of the Conclave’s said, “Market rollouts continue, but the Alliance continues to challenge itself most loyal Partners – as the publications reflect upon what was learned at and broadcasters to make their HD2 channels more than jukeboxes with the 31st annual Learning Conference. Our thanks to Paul Heine and Joel compelling content. We continue to talk about experimentation.” Denver and their respective staffs for their detailed coverage. From a record company perspective, Epic Records VP rock promotion Cheryl Valentine says the public awareness of HD Radio is “super low.” As FROM ALL ACCESS.COM: The Top 40 panel, moderated by Billboard a result of that current perception, the label executive says she’s asked Radio Monitor’s Chuck Taylor, featured XM Satellite Radio’s Jon Zellner, why she needs to service HD2 stations when they’re already servicing the KKMG/Colorado Springs PD Chad Rufer, WEZB and KBYU/New Orleans mother terrestrial station. OM/PD Mike Kaplan and Billboard Radio Monitor’s Silvio Pietroluongo. At one point Valentine asked Kelly, “How is HD Radio going to be better One significant point raised was that with new mediums such as Myspace than satellite?” He replied, “There’s no subscription cost with HD Radio and Yahoo Music, Top 40 radio had lost some of its cache as the main and we’ll win with compelling content.” (Report by Mike Boyle) source for new music….Jupiter Rising and Leigh Nash entertained a lively crowd at the Thursday night Welcome Gathering. Other stellar off-premise (In conjunction with Billboard’s coverage of HD at the Conclave, Tony performances included Jesse Mccartney and Josh Hoge and Cheyenne Sanders contributed this article on Minneapolis HD Radio in Billboard Radio Kimball…The CRB (Country Radio Broadcasters) were fully involved as Monitor) - Minnesota Public Radio and Clear Channel each have an HD3 one of the partners of this year’s Conclave, sponsoring several relevant signal on the air in Minneapolis, in addition to their primary HD signals and panels. Friday morning’s ”Charts, Dollars & Cents” was dominated by their second-channel HD2s. Counting these two HD3s, Minneapolis-St. Paul discussion of Billboard absorbing R&R, but the session also featured other has 23 HD-quality channels on FM and one HD channel on AM. useful info…Later that afternoon, “Breaking Of An Artist” featured Universal Billboard Radio Monitor’s roster differs from the listings at South artist Rockie Lynne, who discussed everything from conference room www.HDRadio.com on two counts, by including the HD3 listings and by concerts by hopeful new artists, to the role of programmers in breaking including a tally for non-commercial radio. new talent. On Saturday, the CRB, along with Mediabase 24/7, hosted a MPR’s primary HD signal on 99.5 is classical KSJN. The HD2 signal is promotions nuts & bolts panel hosted by KFKF/Kansas City promo queen present but during Billboard Radio Monitor’s tune-ins (July 12-14), it Renee Fonner. The session offered panelists suggestions on making broadcast only dead air. The HD3 signal is local talk and appears to be remotes, contests and promotions more effective. The CRB has already time-shifted programming from MPR’s FM sister in town, news/talk KNOW given the nod to being involved with next year’s Conclave, with the goal of on 91.1 mHz. making Country an even larger force at the ‘Clave! Clear Channel’s efforts are more interesting. First, the group has created a classic country station with the HD2 signal on 100.3 mHz: “The Wolf.” The FROM BILLBOARD RADIO MONITOR: News about HD Radio converters primary HD station is talk KTLK. The HD3 signal is a rebroadcast of CC’s and transportables being released into the marketplace, datacasting and AM sports/talker KFAN (The Fan). the cost of receivers coming down were the main topics covered at Friday’s Billboard Radio Monitor tuned in these HD3 signals using a Boston (July 14) “Conclave HD2: Making It Work Session.” Acoustics Recepter radio provided by iBiquity Corp., brought out to the In addition to reporting stats such as two radio stations a day are now Twin Cities for monitoring during The Conclave conference. converting to HD with the hope of having 1,200 outfitted by year’s end, Moving up the FM dial, here’s the rundown on the Twin Cities’ HD offerings: iBiquity director of broadcast marketing Don Kelly reported that there will On 91.1—Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW is talk. The HD2 plays classical be an HD Radio car converter on the market by Thanksgiving for standard music that differs from the music offered on sister FM KSJN. analog radios. Though not digital, he said the converters will also be available THIS WEEK’S TOP 40 ADDS! THIS WEEK’S HOT AC ADDS! KDWB! KS95! KHTT WNOU KCDU KUDD KQCH WSTR KFYV KYIS KSMB WZNR KLCA WCDA KSME WERZ KMXB WRQX KSPW WFMF KRSK KKRL WDKF WKXJ MINNEAPOLISCLOSED!! IS WFLY CKEY WKKF MAIN STREET MARKETING & PROMOTION, 4517 MINNETONKA BLVD #104, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 PHONE/FAX: 952.927.HITS (4487)/927-6427 Publisher: Tom Kay at [email protected] Web: www.main-st.net the Need to Conclave update TalenTrakPRESENTS your SATURDAY • OCTOBER 21, 2006 $49 CHARLOTTE, NC • HOLIDAY INN on-air Y! CITY CENTRE • 704-335-5400 FOR A LIMITED Log onto skills? TIME ONL www.theconclave.com for details! On 92.5—Citadel/ABC Radio’s KQRS is classic rock (KQ92). The HD2 Macheses met on Tuesday in a bank parking lot to exchange custody of plays a wide variety of blues, everything from “Red House” by Jimi Hendrix, their daughter. Witnesses claim Batcho pushed Macheses to the ground. to early Robert Johnson, to serenades by Tom Waits. No promos were According to the Youngstown Vindicator’s report, Ms. Macheses told the heard, just pure music. court that there had been an exchange when their daughter cried about On 93.7—Radio Monitor could not find an on-air HD2 signal for Citadel/ leaving Batcho, and that he had touched her and she fell, but that she did ABC’s rock KXXR, which airs, on its own, in HD. not think he meant to push her. A $3,500 bond was set and a court date On 97.1—Clear Channel’s KTCZ is adult alternative. The HD2 is promoted was scheduled for August 30th in Girard Municipal Court. on-air as “Cities 97 Studio, HD2,” playing a more eclectic assortment of alternative music. Step Right Up…Take a Survey! Win a Prize! Did you attend FUTURE On 99.5—MPR’s KSJN is classical. The HD2 is dead air. The HD3 appears TENSE- The 2006 Conclave Learning Conference? If you did, make sure to be a time-shifted rebroadcast of sister FM KNOW. to take a few moments to tell the Conclave what you thought of your Conclave On 100.3—Clear Channel’s KTLK is talk. The HD2 is classic country, with experience. In exchange for your opinion, the Conclave will offer FULL on-air promos like, “The jukebox of legends. The Wolf. Classic country HD2.” registration tuitions for next year’s event (worth up to $599 each) to TWO The HD3 is a rebroadcast of sports/talk KFAN. respondents who complete and submit this survey by August 18th. Names On 101.3—Clear Channel’s KDWB is top 40. The HD2 is dance, promoted will be selected at random by Troy Research! The survey address: on-air as “This is the party zone. KDWB channel 2.” http://www.srvy.net/x/1.p?15100723203178451456. Thanks!! On 102.1—Clear Channel’s KEEY is country. The HD2 is new or young country, promoted as “K102 New!” A recent study lead by the Future of Music Coalition blames ownership On 102.9—CBS Radio’s WLTE is soft AC. The HD2 offers a simulcast of concentration for the radio industry’s greater job loss and lower wage growth AM sister news/talk WCCO. in most U.S. cities. The study finds that since 1996, the consolidation and On 104.1—CBS Radio’s KZJK is adult hits/Jack. The HD2 is smooth jazz, centralization of the top four radio companies has meant a cutting of local promoted as “Jazz in high definition.