media bytes for friday, august 28, 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

FM 94/9’s morning man, Tommy Hough writes on his Facebook page about his drive home: “A sample of AM radio on the drive home: (Roger) Hedgecock is flame-throwing Ted Kennedy for allegedly screwing America on the day he died; John and Ken are calling state employees “slobs,” and whomever is guest-hosting Savage doesn’t even dispute a caller who claims Obama’s “60-closest advisors” are Communists. Some people find this to be entertaining, but many think this lunacy and vitriol is the basis for sound policy.”

(Roger is on KOGO, and John and Ken are on LA’s KFI.)

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Steve West called me yesterday and we talked briefly about all things radio. His online website, Radio Nigel is going strong. “Listeners worldwide,” Steve says. He’s adding the Berger and Prescott podcast to the weekend programming.

Also look for Chris Cantore and Clint August to join in the fun with their podcast. Experience it all at the web site RadioNigel.com.

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Today, A.J. and the Playhouse crew say good-bye to Channel 933. Starting Monday morning the Playhouse will move up the dial to 94.1 and A.J. in the morning premieres.

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Shotgun Tom Kelly was named one of the top on-air hosts in Los Angeles by LARadio.com. He’s part of the KEARTH 101 team and chairs the afternoon drive. One of the comments to LARadio: “Keeps the Boss Radio flame burning with style.”

Shotgun, an El Cajon resident, got his start in America’s Finest City and worked at KCBQ, KOGO, KUSI, B-100 and other stations in and around San Diego.

Did you know that he had a part in the movie Deju Vue?

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AM 540, which is operated by Mount Wilson Broadcasting out of Los Angeles, is in the process of changing. The format at 540 will be (if not already) Spanish language religious broadcasting. The format change is in response to the syndicator pulling key programming from the station. Laura Ingram will be heard on LA’s KFWB starting Sept. 8. Fans of her show in San Diego can listen via XM Satellite or on-line radio streaming.

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Walrus sets up Beatles Concert!

Thursday, August 27, 2009 by SDRadio.

THE WALRUS CELEBRATES THE BEATLES IN SAN DIEGO
 
On August 28th, 1965, The Beatles visited Balboa Stadium for their only San Diego Concert.  Thousands of San Diegans visited the stadium, and 105.7 The Walrus will relive the moment.  “Mason in The Morning” and Frank Anthony will recreate a “live” broadcast from the stadium backstage, and present a live Beatles Concert Friday afternoon at 5.  
 
“It really gives us the chance to use radio to it’s ultimate application-create the theater of the mind-and give our listeners the fun and excitement that must have been in the air 44 years ago Friday” sand Mason and Anthony.  
 
The concert features John, Paul, George and Ringo at the height of “Beatlemania” in The United States with songs like “She Loves You”, “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, “Help” and a dozen more.  The Beatles toured the U.S. three times –and visited San Diego after spending 4 days in Hollywood.  It will be presented on “The Walrus” commercial free.
 
Mason hosts the Walrus Morning show, and Frank Anthony pilots the 12n-5pm hours on 105.7fm.  105.7 The Walrus plays “San Diego’s Greatest Hits” –the popular songs from the 60’s and 70’s at 105.7fm.​
 

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media headlines for thursday, august 27, 2009

Thursday, August 27, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Chris Cantore and Clint August reunite for a podcast! Hear Here!

The former teammates picked up the mic and discussed all things about home sports including balls!

They were previously heard at 91X.

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Likewise, as previously mentioned, Mike Berger and Jeff Prescott have been hitting the mark at Facebook.

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Both ‘casts are the real brilliance of talent and given a forum and an open mic. It’s not full of profanity; nor is it ‘G’ rated material. In fact, you’ll probably heard worse (in content) on the air.

Take a radio diversion and ‘tune in’ and hear true talent a mouse click away.

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The Jeff and Jer “where are they going to land” tour continues. Meanwhile, Radio Sophie enters the star-spangled mix by announcing — they will have a big announcement on Monday at 7:10 a.m.

That joins cross-town station Jack FM with their big announcement at the same time.

What is known: Jeff and Jer promise to be back on the air here, very soon. Jerry told NBC 7/39 that it could take two months. Stay Tuned.

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media headlines for wednesday, august 26, 2009

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Jeff and Jer rumbles, rumors and print update:

With the chances of Jeff and Jer and their family moving to 100.7 KFMB stuck between (very) thin and none, the street has been hearing these rumbles:

* Outside company making a run at CBS Radio San Diego and possibly adding Lincoln Financial Radio for a five station cluster. If so, that would give the new company 96.5 KyXy, 103.7 Radio Sophie; along with FM 94/9, 98.1 KiFM, and 97.3 KSON.

* The JeffandJer.com remains the best place to get their official word. The blogs are updated daily, and the main page has the official low-down.

* Happy Birthday Tommy! He celebrated on Tuesday.

* Sophie has a Big Annoucement on Monday at 7:10 a.m. That makes two stations with buzz at the same time.

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media headlines for tuesday, august 25, 2009

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Cliff Albert answers my verbal jab at KOGO’s 9 p.m. Sunday news. The report did not have the victory of the Chula Vista Little League. Cliff writes: “These days the news often comes to all of us via twitter or Facebook. Look at what happened at the famous crash of that jet into Hudson River…twitter had it before local news stations. That’s not to say we shouldn’t have it..but we do a lot of promoting of our website for info too… (because) sometimes it is there before the next news update.”

Cliff also said that newscasts were prepared with the victory, but for some reason the computers didn’t play it. He added, “We’re not perfect.”

Later this week, the station will be raising money for the team.

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Jeff and Jer continue down the unexpected vacation. Posted at JeffandJer.com “In the coming days, we’ll be posting some videos here about we’re up to during our “vacation”, as well as some “Best Of Jeff & Jer” episodes you can download while we’re waiting to get our new job.

Little Tommy Sablan adds: “2-0 for the weekend! It’s so cool to hear and see CHULA VISTA in the spotlight worldwide! It looks as if they will continue on for the rest of the week and hopefully continue after the quarter finals into the semi’s and perhaps into the FINALS. GOOD LUCK PARK VIEW!!!!!!”

You can read Tommy, and Laura’s blog at the Jeff and Jer web site.

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Rick Brother Robbin remains a legendary voice in the industry. He spun wax at various stations, including KCBQ and KGB.

Today, he’s the genius behind Rich Bro Radio.
George Junak writes that this is a frame from a video he took at KBEST 95 in San Diego. George is known California Airchecks. Thanks George, and visit him at CaliforniaAircheck.com.

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media bytes for monday, august 24, 2009

Monday, August 24, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

San Diego’s News and Talk Station KOGO has failed two weekends in a row. They dropped the ball on reporting about the advancement and the victories of the Chula Vista Little League team. As I ear witnessed Sunday night, the 9 p.m. news was from FOX News, FOX Entertainment before breaking to the sports report that included a golf and Padres update. The Chula Vista team’s victory was earlier in the afternoon and there was not a sentence on it. Just like the week prior, there was no report about the local sluggers in their quest for the Little League World Serie. No updates, no hint that they were playing. Classic fail to the News and Talk Station.

This would not have happened last year when there was a staffed news room. The audience is listening and expects more especially when it’s a local story gone good nationwide.

“Get the latest news from San Diego’s only News and Talk station.” #fail.

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Kimberly King returns to TV today. The former reporter at NBC San Diego can be found as the morning weather specialist at KFMB-TV 8.

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Jeff and Jer made the rounds on San Diego TV last Friday. As the pieces to the puzzle fall into place ….

* Chances of a move to KFMB-FM are about zero
* Jeff and Jer were holding the family together
* While indicating there are talking to several radio stations, the Showgram officially remains under contract until next Monday
* JeffandJer.com remains the focal point for official releases from the morning show.

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Chris Carmichael is a San Diego based writer specializing in radio. He doesn’t know jack about being Amp(ped).

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media bytes for friday, august 21, 2009

Friday, August 21, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Much to cover, the dust has not settled yet. Where to begin …

Tommy Update: Tommy Sablan tells SDRadio that the friendship with their former employer remains good. He said, “They let me in the building to get my guitar and my Shotgun Tom bobblehead! Jimmy Steele and I have been emailing.

Update Jeff and Jer went on FOX 5 this morning and the main message was: they live in San Diego and they work in San Diego. Jeff and Jer, holding a sign “Will DJ for Food” insisted that they work as a family and there was indication from the radio group that all of the “family” were not invited back. Not naming who, Jeff and Jer said they hope to announce shortly where they will land. They also brushed off a direct question from Chrissy Russo about Jack FM’s announcement on August 31.

They insisted that the press release from Clear Channel was sincere and they parting was friendly and the friendship remains.

Prior to Jeff and Jer on TV, Jimmy Steele went on the 94.1 airwaves and talked about the departed stars. Jimmy talked about the support that Jeff and Jer brought to the station and how they played a major role in the success of it. Jimmy said that bringing up A.J. and the Playhouse to the station good for Star 94.1. Plus, A.J.’s annual toy drive will be bigger this year.

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Jeff and Jer left the air yesterday after there showgram on Star 94.1. As talks broke down, it was clear they were not going to have their talent on board, and with August 31 as their last day on the contract, their plug was pulled.

Jerry told Karla Peterson at the Union-Tribune, that the core team would be cut in the ‘new’ contract. “We are a family show done by a core family. We won’t do a show without our family. That’s unacceptable,” Jerry said.

With that, the big wait starts as rumbles and rumors start. Yesterday, Jack FM sent an announcement that at 7:10 a.m. on August 31. Then there is the ever grown noise that former boss and close friend Bob Bolinger has been put into play for the team.

What ever the case, Jeff and Jer, along with “Little” Tommy Sablan, Randy Hoag, Laura Cain, Delana Bennett and Emily Griffiths will remain on the airwaves in San Diego.

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With the change, several things have happened at Clear Channel: First off Ruth 66 has been rehired and remains a paid part of the Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw program at 101.5 KGB.

Her prayers were answered. To celebrate, she is going on vacation to Pennsylvania. Congratulations Ruthie and thanks for being part of the show!

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With Jeff and Jer not on the air at 94.1, A.J.’s Playhouse moves up on the frequency dial. A.J. writes: “It’s true, the AJs Playhouse crew moves up the dial to Star 94.1 as “AJ in the Morning” on Monday August 31!”

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There is some confirmation of the new programming at Channel 933: JohnJay & Rich, syndicated out of Clear Channel’s Kiss FM Phoenix probably will be tapped. The Arizona based morning show have several stations from Colorado Springs, Fresno, and others.

Rich is no stranger to the area, he was part of the DSC show for many years.

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The San Diego Padres will honor Ted Leitner tonight at Petco Field. The radio play-by-play voice has been calling games for 30-years for the Padres. XX 1090 will air a 15-minute tribute to Ted at 3:45 p.m., today.

Ted came to the market in 1977. He was part of the KFMB-TV crew as sports anchor. He was offered a spot on the broadcast crew when Jerry Coleman was named manager of the team in 1980.

Of course, Jerry and Ted have been a team since 1980.

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Jeff and Jer: moving from Star 94.1

Thursday, August 20, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Confirmed: Today was the last day for the Jeff and Jer Showgram at Star 94.1. Starting Monday, August 31, A.J.s Playhouse moves to Star FM.

Meanwhile: Jack FM says on Aug. 31, a major annoucement will happen.

Visit Jeff and Jer. They will announce shortly where they are going; and it will be in San Diego.

From Clear Channel: Beginning Monday, August 31, Star 94.1 will be home to “AJ in the Morning.” Hosted by AJ Machado, “AJ in the Morning,” currently heard on 93.3, has had an incredibly loyal following and proven top five ratings success with women and adults.  In addition to dominating the 18 - 34 audience, AJ is very dedicated to the San Diego community and organizations like Rady Children’s Hospital.  Star 94.1 is excited about the impact “AJ in the Morning” will have as the station continues to offer San Diego the very best in radio programming.   

Debbie Wagner, Market Manager for Clear Channel Radio San Diego, said, “We are excited about the future of Star 94.1 with AJ Machado in the morning slot.  Despite extensive contract negotiations, the Jeff and Jer Morning Show has concluded its tenure at Star 94.1.  After four years at Star, today was their final show on the station.  We are proud of their contributions to Star and grateful for their commitment to the success of the station.

Stay tuned!

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SDRadio starts tenth year of service today

Thursday, August 20, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Little did I know that ten years ago when SDRadio …. I would be writing about a medium that is living, breathing, and yes, changing.

Living: Radio has gone through a big change, not only in ownership, airwaves, but in broadcast. There have been a few changes in the radio skyline in the market. The airwaves too, have changed. HDRadio (which has to convince the consumer that the money is well spent) has competition not only from satellite … but from the eventual winner, of on-line streaming.

With wi-fi hi-fi coming — and it should be here in about two years — listening to local radio and Pandora will be easy at home or in the car. HDRadio will slowly die like AM stereo did about a decade ago. Satellite, an idea that was too big, but ended up to late, will slowly erode away.

Breathing: Today, Citadel, Clear Channel, and a few other big chains are singing Duncan Sheik’s Barely Breathing. A good friend in the industry told me that CBS radio will not exist in nine months. Clear Channel faces some hard financial decisions very soon. Citadel is one electrode short of a heart beat. Whose to blame? Government and the too fast in the buying expansion. The marketplace will sort it out, and the sad fact is those who love their job, may be locked out of their workspace as the company’s bottom line may be “out of business”.

Changing: It’s not all gloom and doom, as local radio is showing a strong heart beat. Compass Radio’s KPRi, Finest City Broadcasting,’s Z90, Magic 92.5, 91X; and BCA’s Walrus-FM, and XX Sports Radio are contenders. Add in Lincoln Financial’s KiFM, KSON, FM94/9 it’s all good radio.

Ad sales have improved, and with that, the bottom line of the local stations … have done the same. With more local money staying with local broadcasters, they’ll reap the benefits.

I have many to thank over the past ten years. This is not an inclusive list, nor is it in any order:

Steve Blessing at Family Radio
Stacy Taylor, resting on the beach but ready to jump in again.
Mike Halloran, Hilary, Hansen and Tommy, Garett at FM 94/9.
Todd Little
Dave Rickards, Shelly Dunn and Cookie Chainsaw Randolph at 101.5 KGB.
Chris Boyer and Ruth 66.
Gayle Falkenthal at KCBQ-AM
A.J.’s Playhouse and Hula at Channel 933
Rich Brother Robbin
Jeff Prescott
Shotgun Tom Kelly
Mr. Jack Vincent
Gary Cocker for showing me grace.
Greg Cook at Lincoln Financial
Ken Copper
John Van Zante, Trish St. George at Animal Center
Clint August, who is ready for talk radio
Bobbie Hill at Animal Radio
Lady Coe Lewis at 101.5 KGB
Tommy Sablan Star 94.1
Ladona Harvey and Chip Franklin at KOGO
Keith Miller, Madison, Robert, Jodina at KPRi FM.
Mark Zegan, Cubs fan, and traffic reporter
Jeff Dothseth back in the saddle at Xtra Sports 1360
Craig Elsten, Chris Ello at 619Sports.net
Sonny West at KyXy.
Terry Frost KPRZ
Mark Larson today at KCBQ.
Mikey and crew at Rock 105.3-FM.
The Greener
Sam Bass
George Noory for keeping awake late into the night on KOGO
Charlie Quinn at CBS San Diego
Neil Saavedra of the Jesus Christ Show (KOGO and KFI)
Don Barrett of LARadio.com
Randy Dotinga’s mighty pen at the North County Times, Voice of San Diego
Rick Roberts at 760 KFMB
Dave Sniff at 760 KFMB
Bob Bolinger at CBS Radio (and noted that his former employer never spelled his name right even in news releases)
The entire traffic crew at Clear Channel Traffic. They are good sports.

and most of all ….

Readers like you who write, gently scold, and send me info for the web site.

Thank you for joining me here when news breaks! See YOU on the radio and in ((Stereo)) where available!

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Z90 makes a move in the hood

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by SDRadio.

Big Boy is not in the neighborhood at Z90. He was the morning host at the station. The syndicated host is based in Los Angeles.

Stay Tuned.

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media headlines for wednesday, august 19, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

The Jesus Christ show is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. Producer Neil Saavedra shared some pictures of the program.

During the three hour show that is on Sunday mornings at 6 a.m., music bumpers are furnished by Tony

The show airs on KOGO-AM 600, KFI-AM 640, and XM Satellite 158

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AM 540 will be making the transition and drop the current talk programs. The station’s main syndication company pulled prime programming to LA’s KFWB. It is expected to be all music by September 8. AM 540 and 1260 KGIL are simulcast.

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media headlines for tuesday, august 18, 2009

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

KOGO-AM 600 welcomes Bob Kittle to the mics on Wednesday night. He was the editorial page editor that was “let go” from the Union-Tribune last week. He’ll host the Top Story talk show on Wednesday from from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mark Larson checked in from Bahrain last night. He was ready to fly out to the USS Ronald Reagan CVN 76. If the connections are right, he’ll be on live from the warship at 7 a.m.

Mikey is expected back at Rock 105.3-FM on Thursday. He had to take time out to attend to family members in the hospital … and he is missed from the airwaves.

AM 540 has dropped all talk radio programming. John Ziegler tells LARadio.com that he may never be a talk show host again. The talk syndication company pulled most of the programming from the station. Music is hear at AM 540 from Baja, and AM 1260 in the LA area.

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AM 540 Changes Format

Monday, August 17, 2009 by SDRadio.

Talk is out and music is in at AM540 AM. John Ziegler, former mid-day host, confirms via email that the station has dropped talk and started music programming.

Stay tuned.

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media bytes for monday, august 17, 2009

Monday, August 17, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Nighttime host Jack Rice is not on the KOGO schedule. He is in Washington D.C., and is heard on Air America from noon to 3 p.m. (ET). Last week, various hosts were filling in at KOGO, including Clint August.

Tonight, Lou Pate hits the mic at 6 p.m. Lou was previously in San Diego as Stacy Taylor’s producer at KSDO. Lou can be heard weekends at Denver’s KOA radio.

Sources from Washington, D.C., indicate that Jack will not “likely return to AM 600’s schedule” as his radio and TV career is taking off in the D.C. area. He has been a regular on MSNBC, FOX, and CNN. Jack was previously with WCCO-AM radio in the Twin Cities.

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John Dean producer for and heard on the Ray Lucia financial show, completed a half marathon on Sunday.

John writes, “Finished the AFC Half Marathon 1:47:58 on Sunday. Decided not to take first place, and very courteously let 993 others finish ahead of me.”

John has style; always thinking about others.

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Are you keeping score at home? Radio and TV stations around the U.S. and some parts of Canada and Mexico are available for viewing on Google Earth. Download the free program from Google.

After installation, visit FCC Info’s Google Earth page and download the file.

Open the file and find nearly all the stations coast to coast!

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Tony Randall and Kris Rochester are expected to be on air in Nashville, Tennessee next month. The former morning men at US 95.7 (now New Country 95.7) were heard on the radio last year.
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Berger & Prescott have reunited and are available for your own personal listening and dining enjoyment. They are making regular appearances on a Facebook fan page. Log on to the service and search for Berger & Prescott. Become a fan of the show and you’ll get the newest shows automatically. The audible casts run about 5 to 10-minutes each and are very timely, very funny, and right on target. (Pictured: Michael Berger and Jeff Prescott)

If you do not want an account there, visit Michael Berger’s web site

Nothing is safe as they dive into Michael Jackson, Ted Leitner, Obama Beer, and the Seals at La Jolla. A splended time had by all!

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Stacy Taylor had a very successful run as afternoon talk show host at 760 KFMB. Pictured are: Producer Phil, Stacy Taylor, News anchor Maryilyn Hyder and Executive Producer Jack Landreth.

Stacy remains in San Diego and writes at his blog at StacyTaylor.com. Marilyn Hyder works at KTAR in Phoenix. Jack is at KXNT-AM as Program Director at the CBS station in Las Vegas. If anyone knows where Phil is … please share the info!

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Thank you for making SDRadio part of your broadcast day. See YOU on the radio today and here during the week. SDRadio starts the tenth full year of broadcasting on Thursday, August 20. Make it a great day!

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media bytes for friday, august 14, 2009

Friday, August 14, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Welcome to SDRadio for Friday, August 14, 2009

The San Diego Animal Support Foundation is sponsoring a drive to adopt big dogs! Those are pooches that will be 50-pounds are more. The event will be at Fiesta Island across from the fenced off-leash area tomorrow from 11 a.m., to 3 p.m.

KGB’s Shelly Dunn and Coe Lewis will be on hand Saturday for the event.

“When it comes to dogs… SIZE MATTERS! If you love big dogs, join us on Fiesta Island for a very special adoption event featuring BIG DOGS ONLY (50-pounds or more), and puppies that will eventually be big dogs! This is an ANNUAL event, bringing together 18+ legitimate, local non-profit rescue agencies and shelters, featuring more than 100 large dogs all in one place!

“Three years ago, this collaborative adoption event was developed to attract people who prefer larger breeds, bringing them to one place where they can find their perfect dog among hundreds of big dogs. Today, the Big Dogs Rock adoption event has become one of the largest, most popular annual adoption events in San Diego.”

See the SDShelters.com web site for more info.

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Arby braggin’ rights: Magic 92.5 ranks number one in San Diego! Morning man Jagger writes: “Magic 92.5 rises to the # 1 radio station in San Diego! We have a great crew here!!! Having fun and creating great radio!” Very nicely done to the entire staff and management of XHRM-FM.

Classic hits The Walrus is in 7th place in the July PPM readings, according to Arbitron. The initial release had one news site confusing the call letters for FM with the AM station.

Country Wars: KSON remains the country king in the county. KUSS-New Country has some distance in overall listener ship.

Alternative: FM 94/9 continues to out distance 91X.

Jack FM remains strong in the market. The “Play What We Want” station continues to hold even after essentially removing the morning show.

KPBS is within striking distance of KOGO. The NPR station for the county is emphasizing news and talk on the FM dial.

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Traffic to me: Earlier this week I had that “Kevin (Dean) remains the best traffic reporter in the county.” The KyXy morning co-host stepped into the big chair on Monday. I stand by the comments and also found out how many readers are in Clear Channel Traffic …. all of them. (Thanks for the email John, Jen, and others.)

All of you should be the best traffic reporter in the county as your captive voice makes decisions. These decisions may save time. All of you have a greater responsibility than you can possibly not fathom. Drivers weep when stuck in traffic, and curse the roadways. You have that luxury and hopefully the time to get all corners of the county covered in the allotment of time while juggling various stations across the radio dial. Drivers want the truth because deep down in places you don’t talk about they want you on that air — and drivers need you on the air with the current information.

Traffic reporters use words like “clogged,” “slow,” “sig-alert.” Reporters use these words as the backbone of a commute defending the drive. Commuters want answers, they want the truth in the drive. They can handle the truth even while beating the steering wheel.

Some would rather that all you traffic reporters just said “thank you” and went on your way. However for a majority of commuters, I say “Thank You” and salute you from the 78/15 or the 125/94, and at the Otay Mesa mess. Otherwise, tell those complainers that it is suggested they pick up a microphone and stand the post.

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1170 KCBQ remains the only 50,000 watt station in the daytime for the San Diego market. Prior to the present location north of Lakeside, KCBQ beamed far and wide from six towers on the western edge of Santee. More than a landmark, it was a place that rock and roll, country, and personality driven radio. The 50,000 watt transmitter drove those six towers to full efficiency.

Also on the FM side, KCBQ was the first home of Mark Jagger. After ownership change, Mark was the Pirate Boy at Star 100.7 before taking on afternoon drives with Kristi.

KCBQ was the long-time of of San Diego’s own Shotgun Tom Kelly. He’s pictured at the KCBQ studios in Today, Shotgun is at another legendary station, KEARTH 101 from Los Angeles.

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July Ratings Rants

Thursday, August 13, 2009 by SDRadio.

July’s ratings were released today and there’s Magic at the top: 92.5 FM climbs to the top with Channel 933 close behind. KyXy is third ahead of Star 94.1 FM.

Rounding up fifth is news/talk KOGO.

Noted: the Walrus FM dived in July shearing more than half while sister station XX1090 had more ears. Main reason: Padres bats woke up.

See the results at Radio-Info.com.

Stay tuned

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media headlines for thursday, august 13, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

Clint August steps in the Rice area of KOGO tonight. The former hard rocker trades radio to be a great talker at AM 600 tonight. Jack Rice is on vacation this week and Clint was asked to fill in. He was heard last week filling in from Chip Franklin, and on Tuesday for Jack. Clint will be on from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, and in HDRadio where available.

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1170 KCBQ’s Mark Larson writes, “(I have) lots to do before we fly out to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) in the Middle East next week, supporting our sailors and Marines taking the fight to the Taliban!

Mark is guest-hosting on Hugh Hewitt’s show this Friday starting at 3 p.m. He’ll be on 1170 AM and over 150 stations across the USA. Before he packs his bags and the trunk of knowledge, he’ll also appear on KUSI-TV Friday morning. He’ll file reports on KUSI TV from the USS Ronald Reagan next week.

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Good Doctor: Dr. Laura Schlessinger moves from KFI-AM to KFWB in Los Angeles on September 8. The unexpected winner in this may be our very own KOGO-AM 600. Why? The signal from the 5,000 watt station hugs the coast line and has a very listenable range to Santa Barbara and beyond. Especially in Orange County, KOGO could pick up listeners as the dial turn from 640 to 600 is easier than finding 980 in the sea of AM stations that fills Los Angeles. Stay Tuned.

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The Union-Tribune cut over 100 dedicated newspaper staff from their rolls yesterday.

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KCBQ Morning Man Heads West To Be East Again

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by SDRadio.

    

KCBQ’s Mark Larson returns trip to the Middle East war theater to re-join the San Diego-based USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). He’ll head west so his morning radio show will originate from the ship beginning Monday.

The ship and its Strike Group set out on a four month deployment in late May from San Diego and is in support ofthe people of Afghanistan, the U.S. Marines and coalition forces in Southern Afghanistan. More than 6,000 sailors are taking part in the assignment, and they’re backed by thousands of family members on the home front in San Diego.

This is Mark’s third trip to the area, having covered Iraq and the region in 2005 and on board the Reagan in the Persian Gulf during the ship’s maiden deployment in 2006. His radio broadcasts were the first long form talk shows from a Navy ship in a war zone, and he continued to make history with programs direct from Afghanistan.

These special broadcasts are made possible through a partnership with the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The San Diego Air & Space Technology Center is official title sponsor for the project. The Museum’s President & CEO (and former Navy pilot) Jim Kidrick will accompany Mark on the trip and will be part of the daily radio programs.

“First and foremost,” notes Larson, “this is all about saluting everyone in the military, all branches. The Reagan Strike Group represents the fine quality of people serving America. I love this opportunity to share what they’re doing, put today’s news into context and perspective, and to encourage those who lay it all on the line every day.” He adds, “These special broadcasts also help connect those who are deployed with their loved ones back at home. It’s an honor to be part of this.”

Mark has a long history with the USS Ronald Reagan, going back to the ship’s commissioning in 2003 and continuing when it was home ported in San Diego the following year. He is also an Honorary Plankowner, signifying his connection with the original crew. (Top Picture: Then Captain (now Rear Admiral) Terry Kraft, in a 2006 photo from the USS Ronald Reagan on duty in the Middle East.)

The KCBQ broadcasts will air from 7-9 a.m., on August 19, 20, 21 and 24. There will also be special live progress reports on the way to and from the region.

(Bottom Picture: Neil Armstrong who rarely does public appearances and in an extreme rare chance, the first and last men on the moon were in San Diego recently. Alan Bean (Apollo 12 and set record in space on Skylab); Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11, first man to walk on the moon), Mark (still grounded and was master of ceremonies at an event) and Gene Cernan (Apollo 10 & 17; last man on the moon).)

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media bytes for tuesday, august 11, 2009

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by SDRadio.

   

KOGO’s Phil Farrar Earns National Radio Award

That’s four national radio awards for veteran news anchor and reporter Phil Farrar of AM 600 KOGO. Phil has captured the National Association of Black Journalists award for Radio-Sports Reporting. Phil was presented the award in Tampa Saturday night during the NABJ’s black tie “Salute to Excellence Gala.”

The long time San Diego reporter has won nearly three dozen awards in his career was honored for a story he did on Willie O’Ree. In 2008, O’Ree was recognized by the National Hockey League on the 50th anniversary of his first game as the first man of color to play in the NHL. O’Ree only played two games in 1958 with the Boston Bruins. He would get the call again in 1962 and came up from the minor leagues to play in 43-games. O’Ree eventually ended his career here in San Diego, playing a majority of his games with the San Diego Gulls before retiring with the San Diego Hawks.

Phil also won an award from the critically acclaimed San Diego Society of Professional Journalists, a first place finish from the distinguished San Diego Press Club and top honors from the Radio and Television News Association’s prestigious Golden Mike award for his story on living legend Willie O’Ree.

Phil has a background in radio and television. In the late 1980s and early 90s he worked at NBC and CBS in Chicago.

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Radio Dial: AM 540 is loosing some programming. Yesterday’s announcement of LA’s KFWB started the change. AM 540 will be loosing Laura Ingraham and other TRN programming to the CBS station.

Meanwhile at KFI-AM 640, Bill Handel, will anchor a nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. The two hour show will focus on news and issues, somewhat like his local show. However the cast will be different, according to LARadio.com. Sheron Bellio from KLAC will produce the program. John and Ken will start one hour earlier in afternoon drive.

The shuffle will be September 8, stay tuned, this story may change.

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media bytes for monday, august 10, 2009

Monday, August 10, 2009 by SDRadio.

   

Welcome to SDRadio for Monday, August 10, 2009. This report is in ((stereo)) where available.

Update: Clint August will be filling in for KOGO’s Jack Rice tonight and Thursday. He’ll start at 6 p.m. for a two hour show. Clint has been invited back for Thursday’s edition as well.

Laura Schlessinger, the doctor of good advice, is leaving KFI. She’ll move over to CBS’ KFWB in the City of the Angels on September 8. Her company recently signed a long term media deal with Talk Radio Network. The network is the home of mostly-conservative hosts such as Michael Weiner (Savage), Rusty Humphries, and Jerry Doyle. She is in her 16th year of syndication after a successful run at KFI. Dr. Laura is heard around the world on Armed Forces Radio and also on XM satellite. Her show is the third most listened to in the U.S.

Cindy Pace and Kevin Dean stepped into the KyXy studios last Friday morning. They held down the fort as Sonny West and Susan DeVincent had the day off. Cindy is heard weekends at sister station Radio Sophie, and Kevin remains the best traffic reporter in the county.

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With news reports coming in from KFI this was bound to happen. English is a language that can separate us all. Weekend announcer Ginger Chan filed a report that was heard on KOGO-AM 600. When the report on AM 600 came to weather — Ginger had Southland Weather for San Diego. I’ve asked this question before: Where does Southland end and Southern California begin? Southland refers to the Los Angeles area. Southern California is every where else in this part of the state. This is where reports from out of area fall short by “moving” our area a bit north. I’m not faulting Ginger Chan, nor KFI on this, the fault is here; except the now-scarce KOGO news room doesn’t have a weekend person to answer the phone ….

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1210 KPRZ, K-Praise is inviting Pastors and Ministry leaders from all around the San Diego county to the 4th Annual Pastors Appreciation Luncheon. This FREE special event is in honor of the tireless service they perform each and every day. The event is scheduled for October 29. See KPRZ.com.

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San Diego’s own Jeff and Jer are in the last weeks of their current contract at Star 94.1. Reports from Texas have the morning crew turning down the first offer from Clear Channel Communications. This is a common practice to dismiss the first offer. Who knows where Jeff, Jer, Tommy, Randy, Laura, and Delana will be in September. It’s a Stay Tuned time ….
(Photo from the Raised On Radio display at the San Diego County Fair.)
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CBS Portland was sold over the weekend. The four station $40 million deal was a far cry of what the stations were bought for. The new holder will be Alpha Company and owned by Larry Wilson. CBS Radio is on the record to shed stations in smaller markets, or in markets, like San Diego, where they do not have a significant reach. The two stations are KyXy, and Radio Sophie. CBS’ KNX and KEARTH 101 show up in ratings in San Diego. Stay tuned!

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