Volume XXXII • Number 24 • June 16, 2006 Conclave Learning Conference 2006: Future Tense. Marriott City Center/ Minneapolis. Rev. Al Sharpton, Gloria Steinem, Glenn Beck, & Terryl THE Brown Clemons. 14 Format Symposia. Over 40 sessions. $499 until July 1st, when the $599 walk-up rate will apply! To register for the 2006 Learning AIN TREET Conference or for questions on any Conclave program, call 952-927-4487 M S or visit www.theconclave.com. Communicator Network Clear Channel/Des Moines has launched AAA KPTL -“The Capital” - formerly occupying the frequency owned by Adult Hits KDRB. (KDRB shifted T AA TT TT LL EE R to “100.3 The Bus” a few weeks ago when KMXD flipped from AC.) The T R Bus continued broadcasting on its old frequency until the format was Publisher: Tom Kay Editor • Jess Treft launched under the guidance of CC National Triple A Format Brand Manager Cartoons Pilfered by Lenny Bronstein (and KTCZ/Minneapolis PD) Lauren Macleash. CC VP/Market Mgr. Joel McCrea said, “The incredible success of KDRB ‘The Bus’ prompted us to 1986-Main1986 Main Street’s 20th Anniversary-2006Anniversary 2006 move that station to a much stronger signal at 100.3FM. That created an opportunity to create something new for the market on the 106.3 frequency.” Syndicated talk show host Ed Schultz claims that “Republicans and He added, “People who liked KFMG, and before that KDMG, would like Conservatives” are conspiring to get him taken off Clear Channel Talk this station.”(KPTL is in the process of hiring at least three on-air WCKY-A/Cincinnati. Hamilton County Democratic Party members report personalities, and the Bus’ PD John McKeighan is in charge until a new that they received a letter from Shultz that says “sources inform us right- PD can be found. wingers have even gone so far as to call local advertisers and tell them they will not do business with them because they buy advertising during FORMAT SYMPOSIUMS AT FUTURE TENSE! The Conclave announced ‘The Ed Schultz Show.’” PD Tony Bender attests that he has not heard today the line-ups for the Top 40, Adult Top 40 and FM News Talk format of any pressures being placed on advertisers to drop sponsorships. Added symposiums being presented by platinum partner, Billboard Radio Monitor, Cluster Operations Dir. Darryl Parks, the entire liberal-talk format is set to take place at “Conclave 2006: Future Tense!” Some of the best- endangered in the market not from political pressure but because “we’re known names in radio are scheduled to appear at the Marriott City Centre not happy with the results” ratings-wise. “We’re always looking for a way in Downtown Minneapolis to educate attendees on how to maneuver to improve our product (stations),” Parks said. “This isn’t about any political through the difficult issues facing each format. The Top 40 Format ideology. This is all about ratings and revenues.” Symposium (Friday, July 14 at 1:30PM) – “Top 40 Boom Time” - will explore current trends at mainstream top 40 radio, including the growing musical Alternative WKQX (Q-101)/Chicago and TRN-FM syndicated morning man variety that is refreshing the summer airwaves. Along with a host of new Mancow Muller auctioned off over 300 pieces of memorabilia last Saturday, artists and tempos that are helping top 40 redefine its niche, the time- but he wasn’t there to see someone bid on two bricks from serial killer tested format is exploring new technologies and amping up personalities John Wayne Gacy’s house or Charlton Heston’s “Planet of the Apes” and promotional pull. Led by Billboard Radio Monitor Top 40 Managing pants and boots. Muller was in New York for a New Media Seminar “FM Editor, Chuck Taylor, the symposium’s faculty includes Sean Ross, VP of Talk” panel. Auctioned items included a replica of the Batmobile, a prop Music and Programming for Edison Media Research/ Somerville, NJ, Mike Tri-Corder from “Star Trek III”, and a guitar autographed by members of Kaplan, OM/PD of B97 & Bayou 95.7/ New Orleans, Jimmy Steele, KORN. A reported $160,000 - over $2,000 of it being from crime-related Program Director for KHTS-FM/ San Diego, Jon Zellner, Senior Vice items - went to charity. President of Music Programming for XM Satellite Radio/ Washington DC and Silvio Pietrolungo, Director of Charts for Billboard Radio Monitor. Clear Channel Top 40 WKSC (103.5 KISS-FM)/Chicago has named Rick “Adult Top 40: Where’s The Passion?” (Friday, July 14 at 4PM)explores a Gillette as its new PD, beginning June 19th. Formerly, Rick served as conflicted Adult Top 40 format being attacked by adult hits stations and DMX VP/Music Entertainment. Clear Channel RVPP/Chicago Trading Zone other like formats on the one hand, and by a total lack of identity on another. Darren Davis is reported as saying “We’re thrilled to have Rick coming How does the passion get re-ignited? Mary Ellen Kachinske, PD of aboard. He’s the one to lead us to the next levels of success as Rick is one WTMX/ Chicago, Kevin Robinson, VP of CBS Radio/ PD of KYKY/ St. of the most creative PDs I’ve ever been around. He and consultant Steve Louis, Bob Walker, PD for WKTI/ Milwaukee and Gary Trust, Charts Perun will work together during a transition period locally. Once Steve Manager for Billboard Radio Monitor will join moderator, Ken Tucker, moves on from Chicago, he will continue as our consultant to help continue Billboard Radio Monitor, in discussing the formats needs and discovering the process he’s begun. We’re all very excited about this.” But wait, there’s solutions. Sean Compton, Clear Channel Radio VP of Programming, Tony more…and it’s VERY different! Yesterday, Clear Channel/Chicago Trading Garcia, Lincoln Media Group VP/Affiliate Sales at WLNK/ Charlotte and Zone RVP/Programming Darren Davis announced that Detroit PD Dom Lee Michaels, Radio One Network Program Director will take part in “FM Theodore (CC/Michigan RVP/Programming and Top 40 WKQI) has been News/Talk: Breaking Away from the Pack!” (Saturday, July 15 at named Programming Consultant for Top 40 WKSC (KISS 103.5)/Chicago, 8:30AM)FM News/Talk is no longer the domain for just “angry white guys.” replacing Steve Perun. Theodore will work with new WKSC PD Rick This session will examine the expanding menu of news/talk options on Gillette. FM. While we’re at it, we’ll see what the latest trends are for bringing more traditional all news programming to the FM band. Jupiter Rising ‘Go’ WZEE/Madison 20x!! As heard/seen on/at: KKPN/Corpus Christi 20x!! Chevy’s SSR Commercial! Fox Sports! KQKY/Kearney 27x!! Phoenix Suns! Go! WWAX/Duluth- PHONES! Cleveland Cavaliers! 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This is a format symposium extend brands, can successfully reach the consumer with touchpoints that not to be missed! The session will highlight topics relevant to all radio are new and surprising.” Some examples of the “blinks” include playing formats. Discussion will be lead by KRNB/Dallas OM Sam Weaver and All jingles like the the NBC chimes, or a honking horn and the word “Mini” for Access’ Dr. Jerry Boulding. Panelists include Doc Wynter, SVP Clear BMW”s Mini. Agency representatives interviewed by the magazine voiced Channel, Urban Programming; Ken Johnson, VP/Urban Programming for skepticism that anyone would go for the “spots,” but Richards Group Dir.- Cumulus Media, KJ Holiday, OM , WJLB& WMXD/Detroit; Bailey Broadcast Jim Gaither said he has talked with Clear Channel about three Coleman, PD of WKKV/Milwaukee, Geo Bivins, SVP/Urban Promotion, second spots and offered “it’s not building a brand; it’s refreshing a brand” Capitol Records, and Reggie Rouse, OM WVEE/Atlanta. To register for but noted that “you can’t use a one-second campaign for something that Conclave 2006: Future Tense!,,call 952-927-4487 or visit generally has not been advertised before.” www.theconclave.com. New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced a settlement MORE FORMAT SYMPOSIUMS AT FUTURE TENSE! The Conclave with the fourth and final major label group in his on-going payola announced today the line-ups for the Modern Rock, Rock and Retro Format investigations, Emi Music North America. The agreement covers Virgin Symposiums being presented by platinum partner, Billboard Radio Monitor, Records America, Capitol Records, Emi Christian Music Group and S set to take place at “Conclave 2006: Future Tense!” Some of the best- Curve Records. Like Sony/BMG, Warner Group, and Universal, EMI will known names in radio are scheduled to appear at the Marriott City Centre be fined. In EMI’s case, they will make a $3.75 million payment, which will in Downtown Minneapolis, teaching attendees how to maneuver through be distributed through the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to New the issues facing each format.