media bytes for thurday, march 1, 2007

Wednesday, February 28, 2007 by SDRadio.

When is the last time you bought a radio?

HDRadio adds and takes away from the enjoyment

Radio is everywhere — all around us, entertaining us morning, noon, and night — when was the last time your bought a radio? Most people buy merchandise that include a receiver: cars, alarm clocks, digital players — even computers. Finding a stand alone radio at a big box store is getting — tricky.

There are several web stores devoted, most notable is California based C. Crane. The big box stores in the county have limited shelf space for radios. What is on sale is either expensive or very cheap.

Enter the new standard of HDRadio that most commercial stations in the market are urging you to hear. The mystery stations available on the airwaves that require a new radio. Unless near the transmitter — it may be impossible to tune in with the new fangled device..

If you are in the market, expect to part with many dollars and a head scratching wonder if the investment was worth it. For example, Boston Acoustics Recepter Radio with HD Radio (pictured above) can set you back $300 with shipping. You’ll have HDRadio that may sound nice — but isn’t really portable. While the consumer fair indicated that portable radios would be available, there are not many on the market.

Then there is the car system: self contained units that include CD/MP3 and DVD playback and radio. Some are complete systems like the JVC pictured here, or some radios must have components added on. Not exactly a one-stop buy on deal on the latter. The JVC can be found on-line between $140 to $300. Big box stores have the radio at $200.

A lot of money to spend to hear music, news, sports, and weather. HDRadio promises to be the new saviour in local broadcast radio. Reality is that HDRadio is a great add on to FM and AM stations if you are close to the transmitter. Buying a new and improved radio should be tested prior to purchase so the expectation can be experienced. See what the return policy is prior to the investment. Depending on where the receiver is, it could be a grand experinece or a gran mal headache. As I wrote on Oct. 25 in this column, HDRadio is a great add-on to the spectrum.

As I have written before, HDRadio north of Encinitas and Poway for San Diego based FM stations is iffy at best. Don’t believe the hype that all digital is everywhere — it’s the terrian that can make or break the signal. At my home in Oceanside, I can get KPBS‘ HD2 station of Groove Salad fine in my driveway. Once moving, it’s gone. That’s too bad as the music content is really good. I wouldn’t mind it in the car. It’s not KPBS’ fault — I’m about 50-miles from the transmitter. On the road heading south to America’s Finest City, once past Encinitas, the station locks in solid. North of the that line … not worth the trouble.

I’m not down on HDRadio — I’m optomistic that this new service can add value to the local station. The technology is very new; and remains on the cutting edge. With other mediums trying to grab your ears, radio is moving forward in to the new century. I expect that the troubles with reception will be a moot issue when all the digital dust settles.

I was asked by the Union-Tribune’s Jonathan Sidener about my experience with HDRadio, and his story will be published soon … Stay Tuned.

(For the record: I own a car stereo HDRadio receiver similar to the one that is pictured.)

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By request, here are San Diego area televison stations in HD over the air:

KUSI (Ind.) Digital: 18
KSWB (CW) Digital: 19
XHUAA-DT Digital: 20
KGTV (ABC) Digital: 25
XHJK-DT Digital: 28
XETV (FOX) Digital: 23
KPBS (PBS) Digital: 30
XEWT-DT Digital: 32
KFMB (CBS) Digital: 55
KNSD (NBC) Digital: 40

KPBS, KNSD, and KSWB also offer multicast broadcast. All stations are presently in the UHF band. KFMB is expected to move channels to make room for Media-Flo, a cell-phone data Media Distribution System being developed in San Diego.

Candidate Larson: Mark Larson, the high-flying, well traveled mid-day host at KOGO confirms: he is exploring the possibility of running for Duncan Hunter’s spot in the U.S. Congres. Mark writes: “Sure is.. and I’m exploring.. while I love my talkshow on KOGO, of course. Planning on continuing that TFN. But: I always figured Duncan would hang it up ten or 15 years from now, which would be when I’d make a run at the seat. So now he runs for Prez and, well, here we are. So we’ll see. But it’s nice to be considered. I’m consulting with key leaders and influential supporters.

In the meantime, I’ve been tapped to emcee an intimate event with the Governator at a luncheon next Monday in San Diego …with about 50 local movers-n-shakers who (like me) figure the Gov. has lots of “splainin’” to do on many issues, including his health care plan. THAT will be interesting.
Arnold and I disagree on lots of things, but we get along very well. I like his leadership style, and he DOES listen to the masses when they’re engaged and give him heat. So, lots of work to do to make sure he gets the message. He and I hit it off well in the off-year election in 2005 .. and he invited me to emcee four events for him last fall…including after his debate in Sacramento and on election night in Lso Angeles. Should be fun! He’ll be on my show soon, as will Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

I get a kick out of people who claim they “don’t like politics”. Well, let’s face it: everything in life is political. It’s a game at times, it’s a science, it’s reality. Sure makes things interesting. Those who choose not to participate do so at their own peril. They shouldn’t whine if the other side wins while they’re unconsciuous on the couch.”

Thanks Mark. He’s on from noon until 3 p.m. at AM 600.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels today. Please make plans for Tuesday, March 13 for the semi-annual SDRadio pizza lunch. Details coming soon right here.

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KPBS TV to launch new channel

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 by SDRadio.

KPBS PRESENTS V-ME

San Diego’s first Spanish language public broadcasting channel

San Diego – Beginning on March 5, KPBS will broadcast V-me, a new Spanish-language television network delivering quality and educational entertainment to local Latino viewers. The network is a 24-hour digital broadcast channel presented locally by KPBS and carried on Cox Cable channel 111 and Time Warner Cable channel 311, as well as on KPBS HD 15.2.
V-me (pronounced ” veh-meh ” ) will offer a fresh alternative in Spanish television that engages, entertains, empowers and inspires its viewers. V-me, a national network based
out of New York, is programmed for bilingual and Spanish-language dominant Latinos. The channel is launching with station partnerships in major Hispanic markets across the nation, including San Diego, representing more than 60 percent of Hispanic homes.

“Local Latinos want more from the media and V-me will give them the unique ability to connect with and enjoy similar educational and entertaining content that public broadcasting is so well known for,” said Myrian Solis Coronel, KPBS’ Manager of V-me & Latino Outreach.

To celebrate the launch of the new channel, KPBS and V-me are hosting a screening at the San Diego Latino Film Festival on Saturday, March 10 at the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas. The film is Elsa y Fred, one of the many Spanish language films that will showcase each night at 11 p.m. on V-me as part of the V-me en Pantalla series. Guillermo Sierra, V-me’s chief content officer and senior vice president, will be at the screening to talk about what’s in store for V-me. For more details or to purchase tickets to the screening, go to www.sdlatinofilm.com.
The name V-me comes from the Spanish veme, which means see me. “This name speaks volumes,” says Mario Baeza, Founder and Executive Chairman of V-me. “Latinos contribute so much to our country, culturally and economically. Yet quality programming in Spanish that reflects that experience, showcases those contributions, and entertains and educates our families, is sorely missing from the landscape.”

V-me is the first venture announced by newly formed media production and distribution company, V-me Media Inc. V-me’s programming features a mix of original productions, exclusive premieres and acquisitions, and the best of public television adapted for American Latinos. Content is broadly organized into four main categories:
Kids – High-quality Spanish-language preschool programs, educational online resources for children and parents, and local activities; Lifestyle – Latino-focused food, travel, design, home and self improvement, parenting, health and well-being; Factual and current affairs – Intelligent entertainment and opinions: history, technology, nature, current affairs, news and biography; Movies and special events – Contemporary Spanish-language films every night, plus international concerts and special events.

V-me has already established content and co-production relationships with production powerhouses including WGBH and Thirteen/WNET in addition to BBC Worldwide, Sesame Workshop, HiT Entertainment, Alliance Atlantis, and many others. The network will feature original programming in pre-school, lifestyle, factual and current affairs and launches with a nightly original interview and public affairs program, Viva Voz.

V-me Media, Inc. is a media company formed to create and distribute the best quality content for Hispanics in the U.S. and internationally. The company is a partnership of PBS flagship station, Thirteen/WNET New York, and private investors, led by The Baeza Group and including Syncom Funds, both of which specialize in investing in media companies to reach underserved markets. Company revenues will come from the development and launch of strategic partnerships, the international syndication of its originally produced and co-produced programs, and sales of post-broadcast products such as DVDs and other program related products.

KPBS is a public service of San Diego State University, serving the region with TV, radio and Internet content that is educational as well as entertaining – and free of commercial interruption.

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media bytes, tuesday, february 27, 2007

Monday, February 26, 2007 by SDRadio.

Updated 0630

Free FM, who let Dangerous Dick and Skibba go on Feb. 14 write, “I think Free-fm will be playing tejano country music within 6 months.” The night time show makes way for …. a new and upcoming local and live show that starts on March 5 with GEN.Y.U. RADIO.
Since the first of the year, Free FM has dropped the LA-based show of “The Triplets” of Frosty, Heidi & Frank, and added Dave Palet and Jeff Dotseth. While the Triplets remain LA heavyweights, their ‘tude and style didn’t fit well in the San Diego line-up. Likewise, Dangerous Dick and Skibba’s one note night time show was hitting the same and not growing. After a minor success in LA, the duo were added to San Diego’s Free FM and didn’t find an audience. Their prediction of tejano country remains to be heard. Stay Tuned

Doug Hyde writes: The annual fundraiser for the San Diego Advertising Fund for Emergencies (SAFE) is next Thursday at On-Broadway downtown. Tickets can be purchased for $30 at www.aboutsafe.org.

Lee Hacksaw Hamilton remains on the air in Southern California. Based in San Diego, Lee takes to the airwaves on 570 KLAC. He is also heard on AM 600 KOGO and in the afternoon drive at 101.5 KGB. Lee’s hottest headlines in sports are available on the KOGO and at AM 570. Lee is in his 21st year of broadcasting from Southern California.

Music Without Boundaries, the eclectic show that has been on many stations in San Diego is without a home. Host Kenny Weissberg sent an email stating that the show had been pulled from 91X’s line up. There were no typical playlists, as each show was a free-form entry. Music from Otis Redding, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Tom Waits, Dolly Parton, Louis Jordan, Rodney Crowell, Manu Chao, The Byrds, and others could be heard during the broadcast. The website MusicWithOutBoundaries.com remains on line.

Kenny writes: “It’s deja vu all over again. Music Without Boundaries has been cancelled by 91X after a 59 episode (15 month) run. I’ve had a great time there since beginning in December, 2005 but the station is undergoing a change of direction and the newly hired program director from Seattle as well as the veteran consultant from LA feel strongly that MWB is no longer a fit for 91X in San Diego. I’m disappointed, but not surprised. While I continue to hope that a new program director might listen to the show and be blown away by the eclecticism, diversity, variety, historical perspective and humor I try and bring to the table, that has never happened. I’m often the first to go when there is a
regime change.
“My farewell show was Saturday (February 24). To his credit, Program Director Phil Manning (philmanning@91x.com) was respectful enough of the show’s heritage to allow me to say goodbye to the listeners (that seldom happens when a radio person is sacked). The outpouring of support I’ve received since Saturday has been very heartwarming and affirming.

“If you’ve followed Music Without Boundaries in San Diego since its inception
in 1993, you know that the show has been on five different stations. Here’s the running history:

KiFM (98.1 FM) 1993-1996 149 episodes
KUPR (95.7 FM) 1996 10 episodes
XHRM (92/5 FM) 1997 31 episodes
KPRI (102.1 FM) 1998-2005 304 episodes
91X (91.1 FM) 2005-2007 59 episodes

“I have enjoyed my tenure at every station I’ve worked at and have put a lot of heart and soul into all 553 shows I’ve produced. It’s been a minor miracle that a free form music show of this ilk has made it onto the San Diego airwaves, let alone lasted for 14 years. It isn’t often that you see the same playlist shared by Youssou N’Dour, Southside Johnny, Rodney Crowell, Otis Redding, Kraftwerk and Nickel Creek. When a new program director and/or consultant is brought in, his/her job is to generate ratings by focusing on a fairly narrow/ predictable musical genre which appeals to a specific demographic. During my tenure on the San Diego radio dial, MWB has neither been a ratings bonanza nor catastrophe, but it’s an easy program to single out as “not being a fit.”

“So we’re being shown the exit again but we’ll eventually find another entrance and I’ll keep you posted so that you can come along for the ride one more time. Remember, MWB has nine lives and we’ve only used up five of them! I’m not sure where we’ll end up next. As always, I welcome your input and suggestions. One of my thoughts is to upgrade www.musicwithoutboundaries.com to include sound clips, new shows, forums, weekly blogs/reviews, the works. If you know of a dedicated music junkie/techie that wants to collaborate with me, let me know.

“It may be awhile, but I look forward to speaking to you again. Thanks for keeping me company during the past 14 years.”

Mark Larson is in the middle of things at KOGO. The career broadcaster has been named as a possible candidate to replace Duncan Hunter in Congress. Mark’s name was brought up in conservative circles. Currently, he remains the host and no official papers have been filed — after all the election is more than 18 months away. Still, politics in the next election appears to be a long one …. Stay Tuned.

Jim McInnes, (pictured with KyXy’s Sam Bass) heard evenings on the newscast with 760 KFMB remains the best classic rock and roll DJ NOT playing music. He’s still out there … and has not lost any drive for music on the airwaves. “I do 19 newscasts every weekday from 5pm until you’re asleep,” Jim writes on his website. Stop by and tell him hello …..

Twang: 540 AM, Go Country, has a sister station in LA: 105.1 FM. The frequency was previously the only commercial classical station in LA. With a country hole in the 2nd largest radio market, owner Saul Levine moved classical programming to co-owned 1260 AM, and on the HD2 multicast station at 105.1. Classical music lovers either have to venture to AM or invest in a HDRadio to hear the lineup. Also: Saul’s company will take over programming of KJZZ-FM, 88.1, which can be heard in North County. The station will remain true jazz, according to Mr. Levine.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your broadcast day. See YOU on the radio today and here later in the broadcast week.

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KyXy Job Opening

Monday, February 26, 2007 by SDRadio.

Director of Marketing & Promotions

CBS Radio-San Diego, CA seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director of Marketing & Promotions. This position demands strong project planning and organizational skills from a strategic thinker with the ability to creatively showcase two great brands: Soft Rock KyXy 96.5 and 103.7 FREE FM (KSCF).

Responsibilities include:
*Collaborating with Sales and Programming Depts. to produce cost effective on-air promotions and on-site events aligned with our revenue and audience development goals.
*Establishing partnerships with community organizations/events to generate promotional partnerships and NTR sponsorship opportunities.
*Creating new website, database and streaming audio initiatives that can be monetized. *Designing, creating and implementing outdoor, direct mail and telemarketing campaigns crafted to build audience loyalty and extend TSL.
*Working closely with NTR Director to identify and explore new revenue opportunities. *Supervising Marketing Assistants tasked with maintaining a massive audience database of contest winners, as well as enforcement of eligibility rules and on-site prize inventory and fulfillment.
*Supervising F/T and P/T Promotion Event Coordinators, including oversight of personnel/appearance scheduling, procurement and maintenance of on-site props to include banners, tents and vehicles.
*Interfacing with our corporate legal dept. for clearance of contest rules, pre-event consultations and examination for potential liability.

The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills in both a team and leadership capacity. Must be proficient with MS Office software necessary to support presentations, and graphics programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Requires at least 5 years of radio )
or television experience plus an in-depth knowledge of FCC rulings with regards to contesting and promotions. Requires a flexible schedule and ability to work weekends, when necessary.

Rush cover and resume via e-mail, fax or mail to chris.valentine@cbsradio.com or 858-560-1881 or Personnel-DMP, CBS Radio, 8033 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111. NO PHONE CALLS! EOE.

POSTING EXPIRES: 3/12/07.

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media headlines february 26, 2007

Monday, February 26, 2007 by SDRadio.

Headlines for Monday, February 26, 2007

Free FM to add live and local shows at night

Dangerous Dick and Skibba in Valentine’s Massacre and are free from Free

Lee Hacksaw Hamilton is EVERYWHERE on the radio dial

Music Without Boundaries is a program without a station

Candidate Mark Larson may be the Hunter in next year’s election

These and more, later in the broadcast week.

Talker’s Magazine Top 100 heard in San Diego include: (extra credit if you can name the station)

Rush Limbaugh
Sean Hannity
Michael Savage
Dr. Laura Schlessinger
Ed Shultz
Laura Ingraham
Mike Gallagher
Glen Beck
Randi Rhodes
Bill O’Reilly
Bill Handel
Jim Rome
Mark Levin
Bill Bennett
Clark Howard
George Noory
Jerry Doyle
Lars Larson
Tom Leykis
John and Ken
Rusty Humphries
Dennis Prager
Mike and Mike /ESPN
Satellite Sisters
Roger Hedgecock
John Ziegler
Hugh Hewitt

Under the 100:
Mark Larson
Tom and Ray Magliozzi
Ray Lucia

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Padres Extend Contract With XX Sports Radio

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 by SDRadio.

Radio flagship to carry Padres games through 2011 season

The San Diego Padres and XX Sports Radio agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension that will keep the Padres English language radio broadcasts on AM 1090 and FM 105.7 through the 2011 season.
Padres Chief Executive Officer Sandy Alderson and Broadcast Company of the Americas President and Chief Executive Officer John Lynch made the announcement on XX’s “Too Much Show” just after 5 p.m. today. “XX Sports Radio has been an outstanding partner,” commented Alderson. “We are thrilled to both continue this relationship and to deliver comprehensive Padres coverage to our great fans.”
“I am elated with the announcement that XX will be carrying the Padres for the next five seasons,” said Lynch. “We built our radio stations around the Padres and this partnership. As the two-time defending Western Division Champions, we have enjoyed the Padres’ great success and are looking forward to broadcasting a San Diego World Championship.”

The Padres originally entered into a four-year agreement with the station, then named the Mighty 1090, beginning with the 2004 season. Combined with the existing year on the original contract, the extension means that XX will remain the Padres radio home through the 2011 baseball season.

The Padres and XX recently announced the addition of Andy Masur to the club’s broadcast team. He’ll join Hall-of-Famer Jerry Coleman and “the Voice of the Padres” Ted Leitner, who will be calling Padres action for their 35th and 28th seasons, respectively.
XX will begin airing live Padres action on Friday, March 2, with the broadcast of the Padres-Seattle Mariners Spring Training game from Peoria Stadium beginning at 1:05 p.m. PST.

The station will continue to air every Padres pre-season, regular season and post-season game, as well as numerous other Padres shows year-round. XX will also continue to broadcast live from their studios at PETCO Park before each home game.

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Lou Pate on KOGO

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 by SDRadio.

KOGO welcomes Lou Pate today

Former San Diego producer and talk show host from KSDO and KOGO, Lou Pate, sits in for Mark Larson today. Lou has been in Seattle, Arizona and other points since leaving San Diego. While in San Diego he was part of the Stacy Taylor show, Ray Lucia, and Roger Hedgecock program.
He starts today at noon.

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XM letter to subscribers

Tuesday, February 20, 2007 by SDRadio.

We want to share with you some exciting news: Yesterday, in Washington DC, we announced XM Radio will be merging with Sirius Satellite Radio to form the premier digital audio service.

The merger will create a satellite radio company that will provide consumers across the country with more and better premium radio programming. The combined company will be able to compete better in what has become a very complex and dynamic entertainment market.

Where today our exclusive contracts mean you had to choose between baseball and football or Oprah and Martha Stewart, the new company will seek to ensure that in the future, you will be able to access both companies’ programming. And, once we are fully integrated, those of you who have factory-installed satellite radio will no longer be limited to the programming provided by the exclusive satellite radio service chosen by their car manufacturer.

This merger should be completed in late 2007 or early in 2008. Throughout the year, we will provide updates on how the merger is progressing and information will be available at our website, www.xmradio.com.

Between today and the merger date, as well as during the period immediately after the merger date, all of your services will remain the same. The channel lineup, the customer service number, the great music technology, and the XM Radio web site will all remain unchanged and there will be no disruption to service. But, if you have questions, information will be available and maintained on our website, and you can contact our Listener Care team at 800-XMRADIO, with questions and concerns.

XM Radio continues to be committed to providing you the highest quality audio entertainment and customer service available today. After the merger, our new company will be able to offer you the most exciting listening experience in radio.

Sincerely,

Hugh Panero
CEO, XM Satellite Radio

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SDRadio returns thursday morning!

Monday, February 12, 2007 by SDRadio.

Headlines include:

XM to merge: are you Sirius?
Candidate Mark Larson
HDRadio in stores …
Barking up a good trail
Scanning the dial on the weekend: Surf’s up on Free FM
Roger Hedgecock shreds the news

These and more … on Thursday, Feb. 22.
See YOU on the radio!

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Padres add to the broadcast team

Friday, February 9, 2007 by SDRadio.

Andy Masur Joins Padres

Jerry Coleman gets contract extension

The San Diego Padres today announced the addition of Chicago Cubs and Loyola University Chicago radio voice Andy Masur to the club’s radio broadcast team. He’ll join Ted Leitner and Jerry Coleman in the booth for the 2007 season. The club also announced that it has extended the contract of Jerry Coleman through the 2009 season. Padres Chief Executive Officer Sandy Alderson made both announcements.

“We are excited that Ted, Jerry and now Andy will be calling Padres action for the foreseeable future,” said Alderson. “Andy is going to bring a new dynamic to an already stellar team that includes the voice of the Padres in Ted Leitner and a Hall of Famer in Jerry Coleman.”

Masur will provide play-by-play and color commentary for Padres broadcasts on the Friars’ radio flagship, XX Sports Radio (1090 AM and 105.7 FM). Most recently Masur served as a pre- and postgame host for Cubs games and called play-by-play action. He also worked as a sports anchor and reporter for WGN Radio, the Cubs flagship. Additionally, Masur has been the radio voice of the Loyola Men’s basketball team since 2002. The Illinois native received B.S. in Mass Communications, Radio & Television from Bradley University (IL).

“Some of the great radio broadcasters have come from WGN providing Cubs play-by-play,” said Broadcast Company of the Americas (BCA) President John Lynch. “Andy will add his unique style to one of the longest running and best broadcast partnerships in all of sports. San Diegans will come to love Andy and he’s a great addition to XX Radio.”

The 2007 season will mark Coleman’s 34th season behind the microphone for the Padres and 57th in Major League Baseball, having been a player, manager, club executive and broadcaster. In 2005, Coleman was awarded the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting. He was enshrined in the Padres Hall of Fame in 2001.

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SDRadio Job Ad

Thursday, February 8, 2007 by SDRadio.

Job Title: Sales Assistant
Job Description: Boutique marketing agency is seeking a sales assistant in San Diego, CA to support the Managing Partners. Position is responsible for, among other things, answering incoming calls; scheduling appointments; preparing correspondence and expense reports; maintaining contract files; generating contracts; compiling post-analysis information on paid media schedules and earned media; assisting with the preparation of sales presentations, research reports and project recaps . In addition, this position may lend support to the finance department with special projects on an as needed / time available basis. This is a 40 hour / week, full-time position from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Category: Administrative/Clerical
Location: Southern California, CA

Employment Status: Full-Time
Job Requirements: 2-3 years previous assistant experience; Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and ability to learn new software programs as needed); Ability to understand direction quickly and work efficiently on own in a fast paced environment; Strong interpersonal and organization skills; • excellent oral and written communication skills for response to customer inquiries with meticulous attention to detail. To apply, please send cover letter, salary requirement and resume to:
shannon@theborderagency.com. No phone calls please.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation

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FastBall

Wednesday, February 7, 2007 by SDRadio.

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The Chicago Tribune writes that Andy Masur was in San Diego on Monday to talk with the Padres. Lead Padres announcer, Ted Leitner, has been reviewing tapes of Andy and other potential broadcasters in the past couple of days. As spring training approaches, expect the Padres to announce Tim Flannery’s replacement soon. Stay Tuned!

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Padres Broadcast Booth

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 by SDRadio.

Offer Confirmed: Chicago’s WGN radio announcer Andy Masur has been given an offer from the San Diego Padres for play-by-play announcing position. Andy fills in for Pat Hughes and Ron Santo during Cubs games. If he accepts the San Diego radio offer, he’ll replace Tim Flannery who went to San Francisco to join Giants GM Bruce Bouchy. Terms of the offer are unknown. Andy has not told the Padres if he has accepted.

UPDATE: The Chicago Tribune reports that he met with the Padres organization on Monday.
The Padres announcers work for the baseball team. The games are broadcast on XX Sports Radio.

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Savage Language

Michael Savage, afternoon host heard on 760KFMB in San Diego dropped a couple of non-FCC approved words last Thursday. Hear it for yourself.

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John Dimick Moves Up

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 by SDRadio.

AllAccess.com writes that former San Diego radio executive John Dimick was tapped as Lincoln Financial’s Vice President of Programming. John spent time in San Diego at KiFM, KSON, and FM 94/9.

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SDRadio FREE Lunch!

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 by SDRadio.

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Sponsored by Jerry Bishop, Della June Real Estate, The Saute Guy, and SDRadio. Stay Tuned!

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media bytes: monday, february 5, 2007

Monday, February 5, 2007 by SDRadio.

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Welcome to SDRadio for Monday, Feb. 5, 2007

The GelderHead Thought For The Day: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Remebering Perry Allen: Southern California radio legend Perry Allen died last week at the age of 75. One of the original radio veterans that help to shape personality in San Diego, Los Angeles and Southern California.
Perry spent time in San Diego at KDEO, and KFMB. Yesterday, Perry’s son, Lee, wrote: “As is predictable for me, my Dad’s passing is sinking in slowly. Your warm thoughts and memories have been comforting and have brought a smile to my face.

“My parents were divorced when I was 4, in 1969. I would talk with Dad very week (on Sunday nights, if I recall). Up until I was in junior high school, my brother and I would spend Summer vacations out in California with Dad. He was so excited to have us to himself! I have particularly fond memories of going to work with him when he was at KDEO and KFMB. We would get up so early in the morning and go to the station. Dad always introduced us to EVERYONE. He would put us on the air, which I thought was the coolest. He never hustled us out of the studio. We knew to be quiet when the mic was open and he would play with us during records or the news. I never felt like a burden or something that had to be dealt with. He was proud to have us there and loved us very much.
“As I moved into adult life (whatever THAT means!), I enjoyed talking with Dad about almost anything. The combination of his intellect and sharp wit made him so interesting to talk with. I think about how discourse in general today is so divisive and abrasive. Agreeing and disagreeing with my Dad were the same. Challenging. And fun. The world needs more of that, doesn’t it?
“Consistent with my Dad’s wishes, he has been cremated and we will be having a private service.”
Here are some thoughts from those who worked with him in the market:

Sherry Daniel: Perry used to tell me, “I just want something to say I mattered.” He mattered. He just couldn’t see it the way we did. He, like other jocks, lived those WKRP lyrics, “Got tired of packing and unpacking, town to town, up and down the dial.” After a while, he thought no one remembered.
“My first thought on seeing that picture was, “Who is that? Lee?” Then I saw the little notation that it was Perry. Here’s an old stale joke Perry told me about the days when he looked like that, when he worked in Buffalo, New York.
“I used to know Buffalo Bob. One day I passed him in the hall and said, ‘Howdy’. He replied, ‘Doody.’” OK, everybody groan. That was Perry.
“However, I think Perry would want us to remember the good times he gave us. We, too, need closure for the big hole Perry just left in our hearts. At first, I was envisioning Perry having the radio version of a James Brown send-off memorial. But I’ve re-thought that. I think Perry’s memorial would be something closer to the “Chuckles The Clown” funeral in the old MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW. You just can’t tell about the real Perry Allen with a straight face. And he wouldn’t want you to.
“I was once honored to have read the original draft of Perry’s never-published book GOOD LUCK DISC JOCKEY. It was a hoot and a half, those true anecdotes from Planet Perry Allen. I think someone later had him convinced to fictionalize it and sell it as a novel (which also never got published).
“In those days when both rock and roll and television were taking their first baby steps, Perry was active in both. He was really there, and he gives a glimpse into that in his book.
“He also gives a glimpse into the Perry Allen who couldn’t follow the rules even the military laid out. Has anybody ever heard the story about how when he was in Asia on the Far East Network, he and a co-jock auctioned off the base commanding officer to the civilian populaton? He almost got dishonorable discharge for that one. Perry says actor George Kennedy, then stationed in the miliary, saved his rear. That’s a story in the book.
“And I’m sure a lot of you have heard that story about when Perry hosted a live kiddie TV show, in the days when the emcees also had to do live commercials. His sponsor was Fizzies. He came to work with a hang-over and had to do the commercial. The way Perry told it to me, “Down went the Fizzies. Up came the Fizzies. Right on live TV in front of all those knee-biters.”
“Perry would want us to laugh. He would want us to share his peculiar bent for following a drummer no one else could hear.

Paul Palmer, former General Manager of 760 KFMB: “He really was one of a kind. Fortunately I have several pictures of Perry in my old KFMB Radio archive of 1970’s promotions such as the Pongathon, where a listener stayed awake for 7 days playing the old original Pong against other players… ”

Ken Copper: “When I came to San Diego in August of 1976 Perry was just leaving for a gig at KFI. (What a line-up at KFI: Lohman & Barkley in the morning, Sweet Dick Whittington and Larry Van Nuys and various others in midday; then Perry in PM Drive.) He used to call me and say nice things about what I was doing on KOGO, a much appreciated gesture that I never forgot. Later, when I met him, I found him to be a genuinely good and damned funny person.
“Perry didn’t sound like anybody else on the air. That, I think, is the biggest compliment that can be paid to anyone in the radio business. Perry….thanks for the laughs.”

Don Barrett at LARadio.com did a three part essay on KPPC. The story included a picture of an old radio log dial for the market. See the San Diego stations that were included ….. (Bigger view, click on the graphic.)

KFI’s weekend host, Leo Laporte takes his tech show national in Saturday, February 17. Premiere Radio Networks takes the show to KFI, WOAI, KPRC and other stations. “From computers, the internet, iPods, cell phones to camcorders, digital cameras, gaming systems and home theatres…Leo Laporte provides entertaining tech talk that appeals to the inner geek in all of us.” The show has been on LA’s KFI. In December, Leo remarked on his popular TWiT podcast that he may have to cut the radio show to concentrate on his various podcasts. Premiere grabbed the situation. The time remains the same: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Stay Tuned.

HDRadio in San Diego as of February 2007

89.5	KPBS-HD1	FM	News/Talk/Info	San Diego State University
89.5-2	KPBS-HD2	FM	Groove Salad from NPR	San Diego State University
93.3	KHTS-HD1	FM	Top 40	Clear Channel Radio
93.3-2	KHTS-HD2	FM	Mega Spanish	Clear Channel Radio
94.1	KMYI-HD1	FM	Hot AC	Clear Channel Radio
94.1-2	KMYI-HD2	FM	Variety	Clear Channel Radio
95.7	KUSS-HD1	FM	Country	Clear Channel Radio
95.7-2	KUSS-HD2	FM	New Country	Clear Channel Radio
97.3	KSON-HD1	FM	Country	Lincoln Financial Media
101.5	KGB-HD1	FM	Classic Rock	Clear Channel Radio
101.5-2	KGB-HD2	FM	All Dave, Shelly & Chainsaw	Clear Channel Radio
105.3	KIOZ-HD1	FM	Rock	Clear Channel Radio
105.3-2	KIOZ-HD2	FM	Rock	Clear Channel Radio
107.1	KSSD-HD1	FM	Spanish/CHR	Entravision
107.1	KSSD-HD2	FM	Spanish/CHR	Entravision
600	KOGO-HD	AM	News/Talk	Clear Channel Radio

Slated to come: KyXy and Free FM (CBS Radio); FM 94/9 and KiFM (Lincoln Financial Media). Table courtsey of Society of Broadcast Engineers Chapter 36. Stay digitally tuned.

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