Volume XXIX • Number 18 • May 2, 2003 Denver Winter Book. In spite of falling skies and Minuteman mis- siles, Clear Channel Triple A KBCO goes nuts! KBCO 5.4-7.3, KYGO THETHE 6.2-6.9, KOA-AM 6.7-6.4, KOSI 6.1-6.1, KQKS 5.6-5.5, KRFX 3.9- 5.2, KXKL 4.5-3.8, KBPI 4.4-3.7, KEZW-AM 2.7-3.1, KTCL 2.7-2.9, MAIN STREET KXPK 3.5-2.8, KJCD 3.1-2.8, KIMN 3.3-2.8, KHOW-AM 2.5-2.7, CommunicatorNetwork KQMT 3.5-2.7, KDJM 2.3-2.6, KALC 2.8-2.6, KFMD 1.6-2.2, KJMN 2.2-1.6, KNUS-AM 1.3-1.4, KKFN-AM 2.1-1.4, KMXA-AM 1.3-1.1, A T T L E KBNO-AM 1.0-1.1. Quarterlies found in this TATTLER are 12+ per- TT A T T L E RR sons, M-Su, 6A-mid, Fall 2002 – Winter 2003 comparisons, unless otherwise noted. Copyright © 2003, The Arbitron Company. These TheThe intersectionintersection ofof radioradio && musicmusic sincesince 19741974 results may not be used without permission from Arbitron. TomTom KayKay -- ChrisChris MozenaMozena -- BradBrad SavageSavage How much does South Dakota native and newest FCC member Alan Colmes, co-host of the top-rated Fox News show “Hannity and Jonathan Adelstein care about whether the public is fully informed Colmes” will provide the Saturday (7/19) Keynote presentation at the about proposed rule changes for radio? So much so that he wrote 2003 Conclave: “The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be” at the Minne- an Op-Ed piece for the San Francisco Chronicle last week – an ar- apolis Marriott City Center! Colmes will make his keynote presenta- ticle entitled, FCC Rules of the Game - informing readers of what’s tion at a time when his Fox News show continues to lead all other before the Commission. Stating that it may be “almost too late now” cable news programs while representing the smallest of minorities for anyone to weigh in on the subject, he warns that “some say me- on the news/talk radio-TV circuit: a liberal host! The Colmes story: dia consolidation would simply echo a nationwide business trend. Alan got his start in radio covering the controversial Iran hostage But media do not compare with other goods. The structure of the crisis, and quickly graduated to WABC/New York as an overnight media affects more than just the price of ketchup. Control of the media host. Within 2 years, he chaired morning drive. In 1988, he segued to affects the vibrancy of political and civic discourse — what the U.S. WNBC’s PM drive post, allowing him to grill the likes of George Bush, Supreme Court has called the ‘uninhibited marketplace of ideas.’ This Gloria Steinem, Jay Leno…and Jessica Hahn, in the middle of the market affects the very health of our democracy.” He takes radio and Jim Bakker scandal! In 1990, he helped form Daynet, the highly TV to task for being silent on the issue. Says Adlestein, “Did you successful talk radio organization. In 1996, Fox News tapped Colmes know this was happening? Have you heard about it on national or to co-host the channel’s prime time debate show with Sean Hannity. local news? Time is short. Don’t let the national dialogue fall short.” Since then, “Hannity and Colmes” has become one of the most For the complete text of his article, check out the Forum page of watched programs on cable television! And Colmes has become the www.main-st.net. leading liberal amidst a sea of right-wing talk show hosts, tackling high profile celebrity guests on explosive top- Congrats to all recent Minnesota Broadcaster’s Association “Me- ics like cult programming, U.S. foreign policy, dia Best” award winners, announced last week at a reception dinner. and first amendment rights! He now hosts his There were small, medium, and large market winners in 13 catego- own syndicated radio show on the Fox News ries (plus TV), and the winner’s list is a “who’s who” of Minnesota Radio Network. But you won’t be able to hear radio including KLKS, WWJO, WMNN, KWLM, KMXK, KXLP, KSTP- this “professional dragon slayer” in an exclu- FM, KDWB, KQIC, KCUE, KTOE, KLZZ and several others. You sive presentation at the 28th Annual Conclave can find the complete award winner’s list at Learning Conference unless you register www.minnesotabroadcasters.com. NOW at the earlybird rate of $299…an offer that will be expiring soon. More Conclave Want a fun song to usher in the summer? Catch Sum 41’s “The Hell details are available at www.theconclave.com! Song”! It’s burned up charts so fast, it’s made the competition freeze over! New this week: KSME, WKKF, KRBV, WSNX, WXKS, WAEZ, CONCLAVE TRAVEL. Northwest’s Spring sale ends TODAY! Here’s WFMF and more! 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There are no Clear Channel stations in the St. Cloud out http://www.nwa.com market… Liam Lynch “I Can Only MercyMeImagine” United States of Whatever Adding NOW! Early Believers “Will be a big hit for XL 106.7 Orlando! Won 5 nights WLAN! KSMB! with 100% of the vote every night! We’re expecting WIOG! BIG things!” - Pete DeGraaf WXXL/Orlando MAIN STREET MARKETING & PROMOTION, 4517 MINNETONKA BLVD, #104,MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 PHONE/FAX: (952)927-4487/927-6427 E-MAIL: [email protected] R&R New Plumb ✪ & Active Added “Real” WKRQ! WHYN! Just In: John Trapane has been named PD of WDTW/Detroit. He Bowling Green State University has announced it will launch a new joins the Clear Channel classic rocker after having last served as football radio network for the 2003 season, based at Clear Channel APD/MD of Infinity country KILT/Houston. This move reunites him Oldies outlet WBUK/Lima, OH and including Talk WCWA/Toledo. with his former OM, Darren Davis, who is now serving as Clear Bowling Green games were previously aired on AC WBVI/Fostoria, Channel’s Detroit market OM. OH. As a result of the move, play-by-play voice Dave Horger exits and while WBUK’s Todd Walker takes over. Nancy Carlson has resigned her PD post at A/C KELO-FM/Sioux Falls, and has been replaced by Alan “Spanky” Helgeson. THE FUTURE AIN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE! Conclave 2003 re- Helgeson is a former Conclave Board member, and has served with turns to the Marriott City Center Hotel/Minneapolis on July 17-20th. KELO-AM and KTWB. He’ll also handle mornings with Renne Marx Special tuition is only $299! For more information and to register (who shifts there from afternoons), while Holly Hunter joins KELO- now for the 2003 Conclave Learning Conference, call 952-927-4487 FM for afternoons. or visit the website at www.theconclave.com. And yes, there are a few rooms remaining at the Marriott City Center… Continuing Education at the Conclave! The Conclave will award nd the 2 Annual $1,500 Continuing Education Scholarship to a regis- The Chicago Museum of Broadcast Communications is throwing a trant of the 2003 Learning Conference (July 17-20 at the Marriott party! On May 29th the public is invited to join the celebration of Bob City Center Hotel) - “The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be!” One at- Hope’s 100th birthday. The event will be co-sponsored by NBC’s th tendee at the 28 annual Conclave will win the scholarship award, WMAQ-TV, the nearly defunct American Airlines and Hampton which may be applied to tuition, books, or other materials pertaining Inns. Author Bill Zehme is the host, with the Great Lakes Naval to the winner’s course of study at a recognized institute for higher Jazz band performing and representatives from the USO, VFW, learning. The school or institution could be a college, junior college, American Legion and all branches of the military on hand. The public trade or vocational school, Internet or extension course - or any other can sign a giant birthday card or record videotaped birthday wishes school offering the education and training. Eligibility for this scholar- throughout the month of May at the Museum’s Comcast Center. ship is limited to paid registrants for the 2003 Conclave Learning Conference, with the award going to the person submitting the win- Wichita Winter Book. Journal’s country combo KFDI & KFTI finish ning essay on the topic of “Why I Want The Continuing Education 1-2 and explode for nearly 20 shares. KFDI 10.7-11.7, KFTI-AM 6.7- Scholarship.” The deadline for the Conclave office to receive the 7.5, KDGS 6.5-7.2, KICT 6.2-6.4, KNSS-AM 5.2-5.9, KRBB 8.7-5.8, essay is July 1, 2003, and the winner will be notified on or before the KZSN 5.5-5.8, KEYN 7.8-5.5, KFBZ 3.2-5.0, KFXJ 4.2-5.0, KRZZ first day of the 2003 Conclave, July 17! For full details and rules, visit 3.2-4.5, KKRD 4.7-3.8, KTLI 3.0-2.7, KFH-FM 1.7-2.3, KYQQ 1.5- www.theconclave.com.