Volume XXXIV• Number 4 • January 25, 2008 The Conclave has released a unique, track-oriented agenda for the upcoming Learning Conference 08: AT THE CROSSROADS scheduled for June 26-28, 2007 in AIN TREET Minneapolis, MN. Conclave Board Chairman and Agenda M S Chair, Elyria-Loraine Broadcasting’s Tim Kelly Presents commented, “This year marks the first time that we’ve The Conclave The Conclave provide a “track” format at the Summer Learning Conference AA TT TT LL EE and we’re excited that it will allow our attendees to get the TT RR most out of their three days in Minneapolis. By providing tracks covering the important aspects of our business our Publisher: Tom Kay attendees can pick and choose from each aspect or Cartoons Pilfered by Lenny Bronstein & Jay Philpott concentrate on one for the entire weekend.” AT THE The Clear Channel buyout by Bain Capital and Thomas CROSSROADS will feature five distinct learning tracks, with H. Lee Partners is official according to the FCC. The details on specific sessions inside these tracks to be decision was voted unanimously on January 8th provided released in the coming weeks: 1. Formatics -Encompassing that Lee’s interest in Cumulus be divested. The the popular format symposiums revamped to offer a broad Commission also released its report on broadcast localism, appeal to all programmers not just those in individual which was announced on December 18. Comments on the formats, 2. Life Skills -Including topics like time and stress docket are due 30 days after publication in the Federal management, personal branding and career building, 3. Register, with replies due 60 days after publication. Management and Programming-Covering topics like PPM, Talent Development, and NTR, 4. Technology -Highlighting In poor taste? CBS Adult Hits WJMK/Chicago has stopped production, new media and HD, 5. Promotion (formerly, The “Win a date with Drew,” featuring Drew Peterson, the Promotion Summit) -Addressing issues like reaching policeman whose wife Stacy disappeared last October. younger demographics, understanding agencies and Morning man Steve Dahl played several paradies imitating working with charities. The agenda will continue to feature and making fun of Peterson who remains a suspect in the familiar elements like Conclave College, The Career Fair, disappearance of his wife. WJMK GM Peter Bowen said and Welcome Room. Keynotes will be delivered by NAB the station never intended to have such a game, asserting CEO/President David Rehr and Jones Radio personality that Peterson and his attorney approached the station — Ed Schultz. Earlybird registration is just $199 for a limited not the other way around. Brodsky claims the contest was time. Complete agenda information, forms and hotel rates Dahl’s idea and told NBC5 the station is being hypocritical,” are also available at www.theconclave.com. “They make money by letting Steve Dahl do Drew Peterson comedy bits, songs and impersonations, but now they are Target steps into this century by launching a new music too high and mighty and say they will not even let Drew on storefront with the help of Sony BMG and Hip Digital the air. If Drew, who has not been charged with a crime, Media. Digitally asleep until now, Target will take on can’t even call into the show, then the station should stop Amazon, iTunes and Wal-mart while working directly with Steve Dahl from doing Drew Peterson comedy bits. record labels in the downloading business. You’ll see John Otherwise, the managers of WJMK 104.3 are just Legend help in the kick off of the campaign for Target. hypocrites.” 2008 KEYNOTES THE 33RD CONCLAVE ED SCHULTZ LEARNING CONFERENCE JUNE 26-29, 2008 MARRIOTT CITY CENTER MINNEAPOLIS EARLYBIRD TUITION AT THE $199 UNTIL 2/29/08! DAVID REHR CROSSROADS DETAILS AT WWW.THECONCLAVE.COM PRESIDENT/CEO NAB JONES RADIO NETWORK CROSSROADS 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 OVER 1 MILLION MYSPACE PLAYS! Jupiter Rising Electropop CHIME CCC ENTERTAINMENT Jupiter Rising performs for hundreds of adoring fans at the KHOP Jiggy Jam last weekend in Modesto! Radio on TV as CBS syndicated morning host and former The Conclave is pleased to announce that it is kicking-off TalenTrak keynoter Rover has been filmed to create a pilot the 2008 scholarship application drive for the broadcast for a reality show. “We filmed the pilot episode with a crew scholarships & music business scholarship given annually who had just gotten done shooting the upcoming season to three nationally recognized educational institutions. The of ‘Survivor’,” Rover said. “They commented that Cleveland total value of all Conclave scholarships is valued at more isn’t as scenic as Palau, but the content was a lot more than $62,000. The scholarships are offered to attend Brown exciting. You can expect a lot of drama in this one!” College, (Minneapolis, MN) Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts (Southfield, MI) and McNally Smith Under new management in Chicago as Citadel O&O College of Music (St. Paul, MN.) The Conclave also boasts Station Group President Mitch Dolan announced this past a Continuing Education Scholarship valued at $1,500, the week. John Gallagher remains at Pres./GM of NT WLS Marc Birger Memorial Scholarship valued at $1000, and and Mike Fowler has been tapped as Pres./GM of Oldies three Baccalaureate Scholarships valued at $1,500 each, WZZN. Both will report directly to Dolan and this change is totaling $7,000. Said Conclave Board Chairperson, Tim effective immediately. Kelly - “The broadcast and music industries are at a crossroads and need to look to young educated people to Entercom Hot AC KALC/Denver has a new PD - former guide them in the future. The Conclave is thrilled to begin Cumulus CHR WWWQ/Atlanta PD Dylan Sprague is at the search for our recipients for 2008.” Conclave the helm effective January 29th. Scholarship committee chair Siobhan Kierans – who is also a previous Conclave scholarship recipient - Calling it quits in New York is exactly what Clear Channel commented, “We are extremely grateful that these AC WLTW PD Jim Ryan is doing to start his own content educational institutions continue to help us in achieving our consultancy. Effective May 1st, veteran AC programmer goals. Its always great t hear how our scholarship students Chris Conley, currently McVay’s Media’s VP/AC have impacted the industry after graduation.” Recipients Programming, will be running the show. Comment: Jim is will be presented at the 2008 Learning Conference-At the one of radio’s best. It’s our hope he departs CC because of Crossroads scheduled for June 26-28 at the Marriott City a willingness to strike out on his own, and not because of Center in Minneapolis, MN. Conclave Scholarship the size of his well-earned paycheck. - TK information and applications are available at www.theconclave.com and at radioscholarships.com. Scotty Davis is the new Morning Man at Radio One CHR WNOU/Indianapolis efftective February 18th which leaves Tesh Media Group VP/Entertainment Executive Producer a wonderful opportunity at KDWB/Minneapolis. If you have and Affiliate Relations Scotty Meyers says, “For a short something to say, rush your stuff to KDWB OM/PD Rob time, we’re posting a preview of John Tesh’s forthcoming Morris at [email protected]. book ‘Intelligence For Your Life — Powerful Lessons for They’ve finally found a Morning Show at Federated Media Personal Growth’ (which is in-store in March, 2008) on Hot AC WMEE/Ft. Wayne, IN as Shelly K from WKFR/ tesh.com that can be downloaded as a .pdf document.” For Kalamazoo is in. Shelly K replaces Craig and Sam who a copy, reach out to Scotty at (888) 548-8637 or email left the station in December. [email protected]. Regent CHR WBNQ/Bloomington/IL APD/Morning show “8 Track Playback,” the daily 60-second feature hosted by co-host Chad Fasig exits. WBNQ PD Dave Adams will Donny Osmond on Classic Hits, Oldies, and AC stations, now join host Susan Saunders for mornings beginning has added another morning show to its radio family, Citadel January 28th. Classic Hits WZZN/Chicago. 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 ADDED & ON Chris Stills WEHM! KNBA! KOHO! Fool For Love WFIV! KCRW! KOZT! WCLC! KPTL! WNKU! WUIN! WJCU! THE LOFT/XM! WUTC! KMMS! DMX! Tribune Talk WGN/Chicago is looking into children whose Northwestern Media announces Paul Perrault will move parents are in prison as their latest series, “Changing the from HQ in Roseville to join the staff at Christian AC KFNW/ Odds” examines the 70% likelihood that these children will Fargo March 3rd. Perrault will join the on-air and end up in jail as well and programs that aim to change the programming staff and will also serve as Network Music pattern. You can catch these reports by Steve Bertrand Coordinator for the Northwestern Media stations. As Wednesday through Friday in the 7a, noon, 5p and 11p Network Music Coordinator, he will coordinate music newscasts. systems and delivery methods in conjuction with local Northwestern Media PD’s. Perrault has been with The Broadcasters Foundation of America has names Northwestern Media since 2004. its Pioneer Awards after longtime WGN-AM/Chicago VP/ GM and WGN Continental Broadcasting President Ward Kurt Wallace is the new afternoon host at Pillar of Fire Quaal. Quall began his career in 1941 as an announcer on Christian AC WAKW/Cincinatti.