Weaver Appointed

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ISSUE NUMBER 488 THE INDUSTRY'S NEWSPAPER JUNE 17,1983
Weaver Appointed
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All- Pro Exec. VP
Tom Weaver has been named for the All -Pro stations. "We're
Selling Past The Executive VP of All -Pro Broad- going to take KYOK/Houston
Stereotypes casting, and will supervise the back to a more community- ori-
five -station chain, reporting to ented Black approach. Overall
Black radio suffers from ad agency pre- company founder Willie Davis. we'll be fine-tuning, with a more
Weaver was most recently Ex- pointed direction for the chain.
conceptions at times, but WENNIBirming-
ecutive VP of Jaco Broad- At WAWA (Milwaukee) we'll
ham GM Tim McReynolds has devised casting (the Mack Sanders sta- probably go to a more gold- ori-
some methods for success despite the tions) ented base rather than its pre-
stereotypes. Page 32 Com. menting on his new posi- sent urban/dance music base.
tion, Weaver told R&R, "Mack WLUM (Milwaukee), you don't
Fowler Clearing Sanders is the finest individual fix something that's not broken;
The Underbrush I've ever worked for, and he same for KACE (Los Angeles).
and I will be continuing our And at KQIN (Seattle), we've
relationship. I'm very excited already made a change to A/C.
FCC Chairman evaluates whether Com-
about working with Willie "We know where we're going
mission should continue to deal with fraud-
Davis." He then outlined plans and now we have a plan on how
ulent billing and hypoing. Page 4 we're going to get there," Wea-
ver continued. "We're actively
How To Make A RCA Restructuring Sets seeking FM properties within
Longer Playlist Work 8-12 months. We're going to be a
major independent broad-
As CNR stations evolve toward longer Geller As VP/Music Operations caster."
lists, Joel Denver explores the best rota- Lippincott
tion patterns for presenting more music
Heads A&R, Creative Services, Product Management;
more effectively. Page 18
Black Promotion Under Betancourt; KHTZ PD
Good News For Mansfield, Loggins, Pellegrino Exit
Ric Lippincott, who recently
Easy Listening RCA has reorganized its oper- will be responsible for all music departed as PD of WLS-AM &
ational structure, with former promotion, with Division VP/ FM/Chicago (R&R 4-29), has
A Burns Media survey contains positive Epic VP/National A&R Gregg Black Music Bill Staton taking been appointed Program Direc-
tidings for Beautiful Music and Easy Listen- Geller named to the new posi- on a new position as Division tor at KHTZ/Los Angeles. He
ing stations, including a more active audi- non of Division VP/Music Oper- VP/Black Music Promotion and replaces Jim Conlee, who ex-
ence profile than previously thought. Gail ations. Geller will be in charge reporting to Betancourt. Coun- ited the station last week.
Mitchell has the lowdown. Page 35 of contemporary, black, and in- try promotion executives con- KHTZ VP/GM Bob Moore
ternational A&R, plus creative tinue to report directly to RCA's commented, "Obviously, we're
People in The services and product manage- Nashville operation. elated! An individual with Ric's
ment. Exiting the company in the capabilities comes around once
News This Week At the same time, Division restructuring were Division
VP/Promotion John Betancourt Gregg Geller VP/Contemporary Music Joe
Dean Thacker GM at WHTZ Mansfield, Division VP/A&R
Brench Boden Operations Manager at Boyles Rejoins Plough Dan Loggins, and VP/Merchan-
dising, Contemporary Music
WHAS
Vince Pellegrino.
Al Roberts WLBS's PD
Pam Finn KLTE Operations Manager As WKDJ &WHRK GM Commenting on the change-s,
Division VP/RCA Records
Page 3 USA & Canada Don Ellis ex-
Don Boyles has been ap- radio experience, Boyles con- plained, "This new structure
On The Records pointed GM of Plough's WKDJ tinued, "I don't have a tremen- reflects a shift from a focus on
& WHRK/Memphis. Boyles fills dous background in Black product categories to artist de- Ric Lippincott
R&R Executive Editor Ken Barnes debuts the position held until recently radio, but I see Black radio as velopment in all market areas
a new, information -packed column, de- by Craig Scott, who left to good radio. I don't have any This new organization consoli- every ten years. Jim guided us
signed for on -air use, trivia contests, or become GM of crosstown preconceptions about the for- dates functions on a company- on a very successful path, but
just plain entertainment. Page 34 WGKX (formerly WEZI) in mat and I don't foresee any pro- wide basis, reduces levels of there are only a few PI)s in the
May (R&R 5-6). Boyles was GM blems. I see Black radio in management, and improves country who are above and be-
Attracting of Plough's WSUN/Tampa-St. Memphis as general market lines of communication." yond expertise, and Ric is one of
radio, and the advertising com- Geller, who reports to Ellis, them. We're thrilled to have
Away- From -Home munity will adjust to that fact had been with CBS in various someone of his background,
Listening and buy us along with the top A&R capacities for 11 years, be- versatility, and programming
white stations." coming an Epic VP in 1980 . knowledge join both (owner)
Greater Media and KHTZ."
Two A/C programmers point out the im- NEW KLSY CALLS PLANNED When asked why a program-
portance of in -car and in -office listening, ming change was made before
and suggest ways to make sure you get KZAM Plans Format the release of the spring
your share. Page 26 ratings, Moore responded, "We
Country AMs Shift To A/C seenein tgh ism doevcei,s iroeng aarsd lae ssst reonf gtthhe-
outcome of any book. We had
Emphasize Service Don Boyles KZAM/Seattle has announc- `Seattle's Radio Station' in the the opportunity to pick up one of
ed plans to switch from its pre- A/C field, and we're looking to the great programmers in the
Lon Helton's second State of Country col- Petersburg for five years, and sent hybrid AOR approach to be the people's choice. The call country and just couldn't pass it
umn spotlights two AM programmers fight- later served as GM of A/C beginning in early July. letters are being changed be- up "
tiinogn sb. ack against "boring" more -Pmaugseic 2 s8t a- W"IBK'moH yKvlee/sNr yec woem xYcmioterenkd.t ebde itnog Rb&acRk, Tcaanhldel slFteaatttiieroWrns ehKsatLs's S aYpG pel(oi"erCdg elfa osJrso ynh"enw)s, cjKuaZsuAts eM bm, eacwnayeu 'srpeee opswtlielel b'redelo ieinvcgea ltlhtehadet & FLMip pfionrc onteta srleyr vtwedo ayte WarsL,S h-AavM-
ing previously been PD at
King Buys KSFO, with Plough, and about these has been retained as consultant. same thing we were five years
two facilities. WHRK is already No personnel changes are ago. To continue to age the sta- WISN/Milwaukee, PD for Hef-
Ives Buys KMJK an established Urban Contem- scheduled. tion by developing a strong 25-44 tel Broadcasting, and National
porary, and recently WMPS When asked what led to the position, we had to blow off the PD of CSBI. He told R&R, "It
Golden West sells KSFO/San Francisco, was changed to WKDJ and the format change, KJZZ & KZAM old calls." feels absolutely wonderful!
as King Broadcasting plans to spin off format changed to Contempor- GM Dana Homer said, "The Homer added, "We've been Jim Conlee did an excellent
KYA. And KMJKIPortland VP/GM Victor ary Black. I think with the possibility of moving to A/C has very happy with the ratings and job of programming KHTZ.
Ives heads a group that buys station from makeup of the market, an AM - been a consideration for some revenue we've attained with the There really isn't a whole lot
Harte -Hanks. Page 3 FM combination directed to the time, and despite the presence present format. It's nice to be wrong with the station, and
black citizens of Memphis will of a number of other A/C's, we able to make this change from a what little adjustments need
$3.50 sin le Co be a winning combination for still feel there's a hole in the position of strength rather than to be made will be very simple.
several years to come." market for a full -service sta- being forced into it. The timing The staff is marvelous, and
Citing his strong Country tion. There's no outlet that is is just perfect right now." I'm very excited to be here."
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King Group Acquires KSFO
Golden West Broadcasters has agreed in Francisco AM facility, since KYA has 5kw
principle to sell KSFO/San Francisco to days and 1kw nights at 1260 kHz while
King Broadcasting of Seattle. The purchase KSFO is 5kw fulltime at 560 kHz.
price was reportedly $8 million, although no In addition to the San Francisco combo,
Buzzard Circles Cleveland official amount was revealed by either com- King owns KGW-AM-TV & KINK/Portland,
For 15 Years pany and negotiations were still going on as KREM -AM -FM & TV/Spokane, KING- AM -
R&R went to press. FM & TV/Seattle, and KTVB/Boise.
Arguably AOR's leading station, WMMS celebrates its 15th Since King already owns KYA & Upon completion of the KSFO transac-
anniversary, and John Gorman and Walt Tiburski explain how KLHT/San Francisco, it is thought that tion, Golden West will retain KMPC/Los
they plan to stay on top. King's purchase of KSFO would be con- Angeles, KEX & KQFM/Portland, KVI &
Page 22 tingent upon the successful sale of KYA. Ac- KPLZ/Seattle, WCXI-AM & FM/Detroit,
quiring KSFO would improve King's San and KAUT-TV/Oklahoma City.
Washington Report 4 On The Records: Ken Barnes 34 IVES HEADS NEW OWNER GROUP
What's New 6 Easy Listening: Gail Mitchell 35
Networks/Suppliers 8 Calendar: Brad Messer 36 KMJK VP/GM Buys Station
Ratings & Research: Jhan Hiber 12 National Music Formats 37
Street Talk 16 Marketplace 38
CHR: Joel Denver 18 Opportunities 38 From Harte -Hanks
AOR: Jeff Gelb 22 Jazz Chart 41
A/C: Jeff Green 26 Black Chart 55
Country: Lon Helton 28 Country Chart 56 An investment group headed by KMJK/ Hanks) and to the staff of KMJK to make
Nashville: Sharon Allen 30 AOR Charts 64 Portland VP/GM Victor Ives has purchased this station attractive enough to go out and
Black Radio: Walt Love 32 A/C Chart 64 the station from Harte -Hanks for a reported get local investors to help me buy it."
CHR Chart 64 $2.5 million. Ives, who joined the station a
year ago from Golden West Broadcasters' While Ives has yet to name his new com-
Malrite Picks Thacker As WTWR/Detroit, told R&R, "I came out pany or publicly disclose his backers, he
here with the hope of buying this station in predicted FCC approval "sometime in
the back of my mind. I've got to give a great July." He went on to announce there would
General Manager For WHTZ deal of credit to the corporation (Harte - be "no staff or format changes."
When Malrite officially takes over to the past and present success of WMMS, WUWU Hijack Case Goes To Court
WVNJ/Newark this -summer, renaming it and has helped shape the image and destiny
WHTZ, WMMS/Cleveland Station Manager of the WMMS future."
Dean Thacker will be the new General Thacker will not be replaced as Station Restraining Order Against Fired GM Lifted;
Manager. Thacker was en route to New Manager at WMMS, as Tiburski will Legality Of Firing Questioned; Lawsuits Follow
York to examine the facility and was assume Thacker's responsibilities. The bizarre case of former WUWU/ subject of the format shift and new Station
unavailable for comment, but WMMS Thacker's promotion and transfer were Wethersfield (Buffalo) Station Manager Manager Zimmerman (formerly PD at
VP/GM Walt Tiburski told R&R, "Dean has made public at Malrite's recent corporate Bob Allen, who hijacked the station to pro- WBLK/Buffalo), he stated, "We'd become
made an indelible, significant contribution meetings in West Palm Beach. test his firing (R&R 6-3), entered the legal a station responsive to 12 -year -olds. We
arena this week. A judge lifted a temporary want to become a station for adults."
Boden Becomes Operations restraining order and injunction barring Al- (WBLK announced it had replaced Zim-
len from station property. Allen plans to merman with air personality Ron Atkin.)
Director At WHAS & WAMZ ptyu rins uceo tuhret, qauneds tailosno ocfo hnitse nddissm thiasst athl'se lheigrainlig- ROBERTS NEW PD WUWU/See Page 14
of a new Station Manager/PD, Lee Zim- WLBS Adopts
Brench Boden has been named Opera- pursue other interests. merman, and a musical shift of direction
tions Director for WHAS & WAMZ/Louis- WHAS & WAMZ Station Manager Mike away from heavy metal toward more mod- Dance -Oriented
ville. Boden, a 26 -year veteran with the sta- Crusham commented, "We've changed the ern music were unauthorized.
tions, previously served as Promotion Di- way we view our Operations Director. Allen told R&R, "I was Station Manager,
rector for WHAS. He replaces WHAS Oper- Rather than add another management level a director, and a stockholder. I brought the Rock Format
ations Manager Jerry David Melloy, who to supervise our highly- experienced PDs, investors in and developed the station. I
resigned after 17 years with the company to Brench will handle sales and station promo- bought the station originally and put out the Inner City Broadcasting's WLBS/Detroit
tion, computer traffic operation, copy- prospectus." Allen contended he was fired
has shifted its format from Urban Contem-
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"Dance -Oriented Rock." Roberts, who had
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News Eater: GAIL MITCHELL writers in this city, he also knows the busi- not signed by any parties. He didn't show it total sound."
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SAessnoiocri aAtem Eeorectiutere :E JdUitoDrsI : LKURCISAARNELNL IA, LNIOIN, AE LRLOENS SBMAARNN,E S ming and operations positions with the com- have 61% that should give you an idea of Thompson Twins, Police, and Duran Dur-
SYLVIA SALAZAR, CAROL TAYLOR pany, including eight years as PD for who's on top."
ECodmitopur*te Ar sSsiesrtavincte: sB DAirRecBtoAr:R DAA NB ACRONLEES Classical -formatted WHAS-FM (now Coun- Discussing Allen's firing, Chmiel said, aann.t .N oTwh teh e cbhlaacnkg ehoitvs earr e nwoat sa s nperecdeosmsainry-
TCriarcffuicla tDioirne. cMtorA: RACDERLIELNA NLEO RPEIDRD LE tgroyo da sa bWoAutM bZe)i.n gH ea btoleld toR &cRon, t"inIu fee eml yv eirny- "inTgh ihs aiss ab emena ttsecrh efodru tlheed .a" ttToronlde ytsh. aAt hAellaern- because in Detroit there are seven stations
Washington Baleen: 818 Connecticut Ave., NW, Surte 300, programming specifically to the black au-
Washington, DC 20006. (202) 4664960 volvement with two such strong stations. had stated a stockholders' suit against him
VNWiacatosio hPninargsl Steoa*n0l aEns d:D itJioreOr cBNtoRrA: ATBHDAA WRNRO YHO AODL'WBLR AIREDN Tplheiass amnotlvye swo.i llI tb'se ak ecehpailnlegn gme ea nbdu sayn, beux-t wsuarse itmhemrei nies not,n eC. hTmhieerle cwoimll mbee natlel ds,o r"tIs' mof dWieen fceelt, iatn wdo uwlde bwee wrei seb etoin ggo cfruurntchheerd i n otuhte.
SOalMas . RMp.,,e$p.e',rW: CMHE: RVYIVLI ASNO MFEURNSN citing role, and I'm looking forward to it." court proceedings in the future." On the dpirroecgtriaomn mwein wge rae f aolrrmeaadty n hoe aodneed e. lNseo win wtoew'rne
Legal Co,.,..): JASON SHRINSKY
skm6,ah. OWeam Boo 171116, Nashville, TN 37217, Finn Promoted To KLTE OM is doing."
1B6u1re5a) u7 C9h3ie8f5: 7S1H, A7R9O38N3 9A1L LEN The format change took place on Monday
Production Director: RICHARD AGATA (6-13) under the direction of Roberts and
Attache AS Director: MARILYN FRANDSEN Pam Finn has been promoted from Pro- and demonstrates a great deal of maturity. Edwards. No programming consultant is
FIntogrphy: ROGER ZUMWALT
Typography: KENT THOMAS, LUCIE MORRIS, motion Director to Operations Manager at She deserves the recognition." being used.
SGrAapNhDicRs: AL .TG.U PTEIEARRRLE, ZG ARY VAN DER STEUR KLTE/Oklahoma City. She fills the vacancy
Creative Consuer,t: MARK SHIPPER left three weeks ago when former OM Tony Finn joined KLTE two years ago as mid- TRANSACTIONS:
Creels Services Director MIKE ATKINSON Stone resigned. PD Randy Kemp will now day personality and was named Promotion
Marketplace Coordeatto, PAM BELLAMY VIZ
Office Manager: NANCY HOFF report to Finn. Director 18 months ago. She previously Swanson Sells
Ach0ashetM Assistant: PAULA PONCE KLTE co-owner/President Ken Dowe re- served two years as an air personality at
Connoottee,, MARGARET BECKWITH For $2 Million
marked, "In addition to being continually WKWK/Wheeling after working a year at
i
/idle 6 Recarde' pEtohed every Farley by Radio 6 Records Inc., among our highest -rated personalities, WILK/Wilkes-Barre. Finn told R&R, "I am Swanson Broadcasting has sold KFJZIDaIIas-
1S9u3b0e cCrpefbnntuer y5 2P1a5d pWerM yLe nLo 0s, A50n0ge pleesr, gCrAf a0r0.0 6In7te (r2n1at3io) na5l5 s3u-b4s3c3ri0p.- Pam has shown exceptional abilities in very excited about challenges, and I see Fort Worth to Founders Broadcasting for $2
.tsioenw r teed $fo4r0 u0, epoasl cyswe6. mAalt emrieol.o MneIRd 'm caarnee ths eNn briguht tnso s r, emspeoenr6si btilcy turning all promotions she's handled into this as a big challenge in my career. To me, million, subject to FCC approval. The Fort Worth -
caespstuerde dfo rin ptreCnldceadtb fno.r ApuI bIMlicaartieo na dednrde srseepdro tdou MctIioRn oer nea nEaayte Mrse nwteo rbse tremendous successes. Anytime I've want- Ken is one of the greatest legends in radio. based Big Band station is the first broadcast ac-
be used for the purpose Noeag nee be re0r0d00.1 h velds pr b part ed to get something down, I've always He's done it all, understands what I'm try- quisition for Founders. Swanson retains WBYUI
P*athgoe,u ,B rweraitkteerns , peMrmoesat tAiodnd eIrda, nN tNheb nPeu bAliskhpeiry /3T0h,e tPearnrsa lAi,O R/i.d Blee cák known I can depend on her. She has that ing to do, and is extremely supportive. New Orleans, KKYXISan Antonio, KKNGIOkIa-
%PuoneterdA ,h aUre.Sa S.At.r eeMt aTteade aProes tr edgeisnte rtoe dth ten aU nnitaerdk sS toafi nR.a aCba &r eRde.,c oErdnsp.- rare gift of resourcefulness which one hard- Ken's got a lot of confidence in me, which homa City, and KRMG/Tulsa. KFJZ has 5kw at
ltaoncd. , Awhile New ZeaY,d, area Japan. © 1983 Recto 6 Records, ly sees anymore. Pam's a very likable per- gives me confidence in myself to get the job 1270 kHz. Blackburn & Co. brokered the trans-
wee A revision 0f Nate hanks Communications. son, has the important leadership assets, done. I'm ecstatic!" action.
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CLEARING "UNDERBRUSH"
Washington Report Fowler Plans Significant
Deregulation Broadcast
Of
Business Practices
Broadcast Groups Rattle
Packwood Panel Clears Trade Associations FCC Chairman Mark Fowler said in Washington this week (6-13) he
plans an "underbrush" rulemaking this summer to review the Commis-
Daytimer Relief Bill Both of radio's trade associations, NAB
and NRBA, have been stung by major sion's role in regulating the business practices of radio and television
Daytime -only broadcasters won a ma- broadcast groups in the past week. NAB of- stations.
jor victory last week when the Senate ficials are relieved that representatives of Fowler said the proposal would include a look at:
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consider such applications as minor efforts have led to serious consideration of regulation to the Federal Trade Commis- complishments for the past year, his report
changes. And stations applying to go program percentages in the House. sion (FTC). also mentions proposed aid for daytimers,
fulltime will no longer have to prove Meanwhile, Sandusky Broadcasting Fowler disclosed the plan at a press lun- policy statements on minority ownership,
there's no FM channel available or show President Toney Brooks withdrew KBPI/ cheon called to draw attention to what he acceptance of competing applications for
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ttoh eg niveew u fpu lhlitsim oer igliicneanls es.t ation if he wins NinRtoB tAh ef eoupde no ns edveerreaglu wlaeteiokns satgroa.t egy broke 80% in the burden FCC regulations place on creation of the Mass Media Bureau.
Meanwhile, word at the FCC is that Cascade Beats Six Groups $5 MILLION COMPENSATION ADDED
final action on its package of reforms to
aid daytimers will be voted on before the To Win California FM Radio Marti Makes Strides
Commission takes its traditional August Cascade Communications Co. has won a
break. new FM license in Tahoe City, CA, beating
out a crowded field of six other applicants. In Senate, House Committees
The FCC law judge who handled the case
General Motors On AM picked Cascade mainly because each of its
one-third owners will be fulltime managers Radio Marti legislation narrowly survived attempts by opponents to
Stereo Fence at the station. John Simpson will be GM, weaken it last week, and won approval in the House Foreign Affairs
None of the General Motors divisions has Mary Carmen Simpson will be PD, and Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Both panels
made any commitment to supply its cars Laura Simpson is slated to be the News added $5 million to compensate broadcasters harmed by Cuban in-
and trucks with AM stereo radios, accord- Director. terference, although NAB estimates the tab for upgrading facilities is
ing to the Chairman of GM's Radio Coor- Other Key Developments:
dinating Committee. "It's pretty much closer to $60 million.
dead in the water at this stage in the game,' Three job changes at NAB: Director/ The bills passed last week are designed to
says Mark Eckstein, Senior Project Congressional Liaison Belva Brissett upped keep Radio Marti off 1040 kHz, the channel would have limited the service to expanded
Engineer for Buick. "Personally, I can't to VP/Regulatory Affairs; First Amend- of WHO/Des Moines, as proposed last year. hours of operation by the VOA outlet were
see a big market for it right now because ment Counsel Steve Nevas leaves to join Instead, the broadcast service to Cuba defeated, 9-8 in the Senate panel and 14-11
there are so few stations." CNN as Chief Law Correspondent; Assis- would have to lease time from existing on the House side. That proposal was of-
Eckstein says GM would prefer to see a tant General Counsel Valerie Schulte ad- radio stations, located above or below the fered by Sen. Edward Zorinsky (D -NE) and
distinct trend develop within the radio in- vanced to Associate GC. commercial AM band, or be restricted to Rep. Peter Kostmayer (D -PA).
dustry, and would only take the lead if ab- KMHT-AM & FM/Marshall, TX has lost 1180 kHz, which is now shared by The Senate version of the Radio Marti bill
solutely forced to do so. And although its a bid to block the calls KMLT for a new WHAM/Rochester and the Voice of (S. 602) now moves to the floor for a vote.
radio supplier, Delco, has endorsed the television station in town. The FCC rejected America's (VOA) Florida station. But the situation in the House is more com-
Motorola system, Eckstein says GM is not KMHT's claims that the call sign sounded plicated. The Commerce Committee has
bound by that choice. It could choose too much like its own, and would mislead Opponents failed in attempts to prevent joint jurisdiction of the House bill (H.R.
another course, such as multi -system the public into believing the three stations Radio Marti from being established as a 2535) and must also give its approval before
receivers. But Eckstein says the multi- are commonly owned. separate radio station. Amendments that ab evcoatues eb yt hthee Sfuelnl aHteo ufsaei leisd sctoh edpualsesd .R Aadnido,
system sets may involve too many $49 MILLION SOUGHT
Marti last year, House leaders are expected
"tradeoffs and compromises" to make
them practical. Florida Broadcasters Mount to await Senate action before scheduling a
House vote.
Meanwhile, the inventor of the Harris AM
stereo system, Dave Hershberger, is leaving Drive To Kill Ad Tax
the company in July but will continue to THIS WEEK IN
consult Harris on AM stereo matters.
A serious threat toward the passage of a Florida sales tax on adver- WASHINGTON:
Ohio's Sawyer Named tising revenues has apparently been forestalled by a vigorous broad-
NBC Washington VP caster lobb-y campaign. But no victory will be declared until the
legislature now in special session hunting for new sources of revenue
NBC has selected Tom Sawyer, currently - FCC may no longer
finally goes home.
Executive VP of the Ohio Association of scrutinize fraudulent
Broadcasters (OAB), to be its new VP/ Ad revenues have always been exempt erted some muscle for the first time in a
Washington Operations. Sawyer, who from Florida's 5% sales tax. But in this long time," reports Executive Director Al billing, hypoing
moves into his new job in September, work- year's budget crisis, one step proposed to McFadyen. He believes the work has paid Radio Marti moves closer
ed for the House Telecommunications Sub- raise more money for education was wiping off, but concedes getting broadcasters into to reality
committee before joining OAB in 1975. out the exemption in hopes of collecting $29 the lobbyist role wasn't easy: "We had to
NBC has also announced that VP/Wash- million to $49 million a year in taxes on both wake them up a little." Florida broadcasters
ington Peter Kenney will retire in October, broadcast and print advertising. Gov. Bob Graham has signed with the thwart advertising tax
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the FCC to become NBC VP/Government strenuous grass -roots campaign to per- FAB agrees, and may mount a legal big test
Relations and Director/Government Rela- suade broadcasters to lobby their local challenge on constitutional grounds if an ad
tions Sallie Forman becomes a VP. legislators against the move. "We've ex- tax is approved.
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People Bank KRBS Radio Campaign
Matches Clients
Attracts Retail Dollars
With Personnel
Broadcasting's search for quality The Kwikee Radio Broadcast System (KRBS), working in
people is never-ending, especially in association with top manufacturers, is offering radio stations a
tinh e msminadl,l tAo mmeerdiciuamn mIamrkaegtse. WPritohd tuhact- chance to bring in retail dollars. Produced by Multi -Ad Ser-
tions has established a "People vices, Inc., KRBS provides radio stations with an array of free
Bank" to help stations and prospective prerecorded and printed ad materials from participating manufac-
employees make contact. turers, which the stations in turn can use as a sales aid and time-
saving production tool.
Similar in concept to the newspaper
industry's Kwikee Illustration
Aroma Discs System for manufacturer -approved,
camera-ready art, KRBS supplies
ready -to -use scripts, alternate inserts
and donuts, plus broadcast -quality
flexidiscs from the manufacturers to
AMERICAN broadcast outlets in one handy binder.
From time to time during the year, sup-
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ticipating in 1983 include Champion,
PRODUCTIONS
Pontiac, Wrangler, and Volkswagen.
Free of charge to Al consultancy Test marketing the system earlier this
client stations and applicants, the ser- year with 600 stations, KRBS plans to
vice is currently accepting resumes expand to 4000 stations for 1984.
from on -air talent, newspeople, engi- All participating stations are required any co-op being offered by the firms.
Scents The Mood neers, and sales/management person- to sign a licensing agreement which re- The 4000 stations in question will
nel. Direct tapes, resumes, and related quests that stations adhere to time be chosen on a first -come, first -served
inquiries to Don Keith at Box 23355, limitations set by the companies, and basis. For more details call Jeff Eber -
Earlier this year, compact digital discs made their U.S. debut. Not to be Nashville, TN 37202. fill out a usage report that shows which lein or Steve Ganz at (800)
outdone by the recording Industry, St. Charles of the Ri-tz Group Ltd. is materials were broadcast. In addi- 447-3222; in Illinois dial (800)
spinning out its own version of the compact disc this fall the perfumed Meeting Of tion, the materials are pre -approved for 322-3941.
aroma disc.
Like their audio counterparts, these discs are to be played when you're in
the mood. Resembling 45 rpms, the discs fit into a special $20 player from The Bored
which the fragrant vapors emanate. Depending on the mood you want to NAB Sponsors SCA
foster, smell titles range from "A Dozen Roses," "Movie Time" (buttered
popcorn), and "The Party's Over" (black coffee) to "Seduction," "Passion,"
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out the 40 -title catalog. And don't worry about the cost of such a lasting im-
first. Is the meeting really warranted?
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Over 70% of U.S. executives don't
five -dollar version is good for 150 roomfuls. think so, according to the business - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is sponsoring a 21 -city
communications consulting firm Com- video teleconferenc-e focusing on the utilization of subcarrier channels (SCAB).
munispond. Despite the feeling that Billed as "SCA Day U.S.A.," the July 20 session will discuss SCA leasing, utili-
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NEWS & INFORMATION FEATURES
Networks/Program Suppliers
ABC "Screen Scenes" w/Shelley Lewis: "Twilight Zone"
FM Net: (Week of June 20)
"Soap Talk" host Jacklyn Zeman talks to actors Progressive Radio Net
MUSIC FEATURES from "General Hospital." "Another World:' and Laugh Machine:
"All My Children" (June 20-24)
Information Net: Bill Cosby/Robin W!Iliert,s/Robert Klein (Week of
June 20)
Syndicate It, Inc. Truths and myths about sun's rays on "John Stossel News Blimp:
Consumer Lookout" (June 25)
Music of Black America: Rock Net: Sexologists debate/job-sharing/shortage of
men/dangerous food (Week of June 20)
UnRietceordd CSomtpaantiieos/Pnt.s I (July 4) "Lifeltihnee Cs'a mtablrkids gaeb oduiet t d(Fivaonrctlen,i Psrkoyd .)w a(Jtcuhnien g2. 0-a2n4d) Strand Broadcast Services
Dick Clark's Rock Roll "Rocknotes" features Journey member Jonathan Movie CloseUps:
Cain talking with Pat St. John (June 18-24) Movie news/trivia (June 20)
& Remember: AP "Twilight Zone" reviewed (June 22)
Drifters (July 1-3) "Hammett" reviewed (June 24)
The Great Sounds: Five -wpaorrtk in"gN ootd dW hoonutirnsg (WNeineek otof JuFnlvee "2 0d) iscusses Something You Should Know:
Johnny Mathis (July 1-3) Burson -Marsteller Imitation foods (June 20-21)
Weekly Country Music Countdown: Money Sense: Art of selling yourself (June 23-24)
UPI
Conway Twitty (July 1-3) - Investing for aggressive growth (June 20)
Watermark BOWING NEW MUSIC The latest addition to the Watermark/ABC Radio Market perspective (June 27) Live tchoev esrpaagcee asnhdu uttpled aCtehsa llefrnogme rC, awphei cCha ins asveenradl inogf
Musical!: Enterprises programming lineup is "New Music News," a weekly, one -hour CBS the first U.S. woman into space (June 18-24)
Henry Mancini/Judy Garland 8 Mickey show that spotlights the information/music surrounding the newest artists CBS Radio Network signs three-year pact to Watermark
Rooney/"Paint Your Wagon" (July 2-3) breaking on radio/TV, in clubs, and in retail stores. Hosts are Linda McInnes broadcast the Kickoff Classic. new college TV Tonite:
Soundtrack of the '60s: and Richard Blade, shown here as they record voice tracks. football season opener. '83 game featuring -
Nebraska against Penn State is played August "Family Ties'. -N BC (June 20)
B J Thomas/Musical salute to July 4th/Three 29. "King Penguin" -C BS (June 22)
top songs in July 1968 (July 2-3) CBS Mutual RadloRadio: "National Snoo-p" NBC (June 23)
Weedeck Radio "Eva Perone" NBC (June 24)
BWude"Swsticetkwiesroe Aroc edC.' oSOpneccnieael rt( J uHneo u25r :-J uly 10) RadT"Tihoeo RpG( Ja3rue0ldya tiU 8oA S:mWA e"e reicckoaeunnn dtS)d uomwmn epr r(eJmuliye r4e sW eekend) RocL"kDo riecUtkFt aiSrC sAltLa yr:2kn 0 n P/CYreeosanerwsna"t sy( JTSuwtleyit vt4yie w(JWeueloykn ed4ne)d r) ... The ACnltahgoyInun tyeoT totDneuar cn'FWhiel als(esJ, hubadnlseaia nts2ec 0eCr-- 2- 36oP)n 0 /"aKcrtirse sEsr ikR oSsteavnennas A-r- WBPlareyagsdirtl 'wsM onueodsde s mOeernn' se(J uDnea 2y0b) ook:
Jack Carney Comedy Show: Legal obscenity (June 21)
Deniece Williams (July 8-10) Clayton Webster Doors' Ray Manzarek/Marty Bailn/U2/Bily Idol TransCon car race (June 23)
The Countdown: Country Calendar: (July 2-3) MoneSyh ewlliyt h BReromdanne y( JDulay rg4e) rfield, Jack Benny, and First flying saucer witness (June 24)
Narwood Playboy Advisor:
Irene Cara/Sister Sledge (July 1-3) Chanty McClain (July 4) Joe Piscopo At Large:
Dr. Demento: Johnny Rodriguez (July 5) Country Closeup: Eddie Murphy, Juan Hardone, Andy Rooney (Debuts Buying condoms/quitting cigarettes/vibrators for
men (Week of June 20)
SFoonugrtsh oafh nJu tl yN a(Jtiuvley 1A-m3)e ricans (July 8-10) JMeearnlen ieH aSgegealyrd (J(Juulyly 67) ) Janie Fricke (July 4) SpoJurltyi n4)g News Report: Spaces & Places:
In Concert: JJoeaann nHiee nPdreurestot n (J(uJluyl y8 )9 ) MusJoichn nMie aRkaye r(Jsu:ly 4) Larry Holmes, Harry and Skip Caray, Darrel Waltrip BTaeckllsitnag' eI ta t Lthiek eUS IFt esWt (aJusn:e 24-26)
Cheap Trick (July 8-10) Dave Rowland (July 10) (June 27)
Live From Gilley's: Rarities: NBC Mutual 10 -part series on Harlem (June 24-26)
Earl Thomas Conley (July 1-3) Charlie Daniels (July 4) Source: "Olympics 84," a twice -daily, yearlong series of pre -
George Strait (July 8-10) U2 (July 5) Kihndependence Day wive Greg Kihn Band Olympic reports/commentaries, debuts (July 4)
Off The Record Specials: Kinks (July 6) concert (S. Blair) (July 4) Live coverage of the space shuttle with female
Styx (July 1-3) Nick Lowe (July 7) 20 Years of British Rock/Pt. II (July 1-4) astronaut Dr. Salty Ride (Beginning June 18)
REO Swedwagon (July 8-10) Wings (July 8) U2 Concert (July 8-10) Harwood
Rock Album Countdown: Retro Rock: RKO Networks Minding Your Business:
Fixx/Red Rockers (July 1-3) Journey (July 4) Captured Live!: Summer job tax credits/Pt. I (June 20)
INXSIZZ Top (July 8-10) Continuum Broadcasting Marketing Corp. of America/Pt. I (June 21)
Rock Chronicles: Phil Collins (July 2-3) Employee lawsuits (June 22)
American rock survivors (July 1-3) On Bleecker Street: Solid Gold Saturday Night 10 ways to stay out of cokrt/Pt. I (June 23)
Rock down under (July 8-10) "Surf's Up!" w/Jan Berry, Ventures (July 1-4) (Dick Bartley): Steel's mini -mills (June 24)
Special Edition: Eric Burdon 8 Animals (July 8-11) Gary Lewis 8 the Playboys (July 2) NBC
Rockweek: "Great Girl Groups of '60s" (July 9) "Rock 'N' Roll Rebound" w/Den Blackburn on
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SupCehrrisstotaphre rC Coronscs e(Jrutlys :1 -3) Creative Radio Shows Guest DJ: Sou(Jruclye :3 ) BAOGOE N-E BNOoOteSd TSsi nGgOerS/aPcEtoLr IPMa-t
Rod Stewart (July 2) A/C: Tubes' Fee Waybill, Michael Cotten (July 4) "Rock Chruniule" w/Den Forrnento: Happy birthday Boone also doubles as host of the
Styx (July 9) Air Supply (July) Bob Welch (July 11) to Todd Rurdgren (Week of June 20) syndicated gospel music program
ACSpoBonCttel igmhpt oSrapreyc iaNl:e t/ CouWnilltier yN:e lson 4th of July Picnic PEOPLE ""MOinneiJC - uuVMnrireeien wnu2 "t0 oe)ff eWTahtituehr .eF..sl"a kJ wo(W/aRneo enkAa r moEfa !Jltauretn deak p2go0 t)(l iWgheteek Coyf ha"Tnoduh ren oPswha otr weBa ocpohrneeems Sioevhreeordw 1."0in 0 T sJhtaea ntoiuonanersy -
RocEklto nN Jeoht/nS (uJuplye 1r7g) roups (DIR): LoRnodbeort nPl anWt Spaevciael l(Aeungugst t1h-1 5) Larry Michael is upped to Man- ""CRoopcJikun ngRe We p2ito0h)r" t:" wFr/aRnok nCa oEdllyio tt:a lkIasn aHbouuntt ecro p(Winege kw iothf whheies e tkahlpoye.m seB eoraoecncheo rindissi ntapgli lcmtsueturnedt.di o hewrhee rine
Stray Cats/38 Special (July 2) Rock Over London: Sagpeorr/tSs pPorrotsd uOcepre rfaotri oMnsu tufraoml. HSe efniriosrt bosses (Week of June 20)
Duran Duran/Bryan Adams (July 16) Spandau Ballet (Week of July 3)
joined the network in 1976 as a part-
time weekend tape editor.
CBS News Correspondent
RESOURCES Susan Spencer is tapped as a regular
contributor to "Newsnotes." She will
alternate with colleague Diane
Sawyer. Spencer has been affiliated
with CBS News since 1978.
It takes resources to compete Watermark/ABC Radio Enter-
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newly -built offices located at 3575
people resources.
Cahuenga Blvd. West, Los Angeles,
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Audience and market research from the company's administrative,
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Pro: Motions
Kidwell New Metromedia Ups Christensen
CommCor President
Chris Christensen has been appointed VP/Fi-
Don Kidwell becomes Presi- nance of Metromedia Radio. He assumes the newly -
dent of CommCor, Inc. following created post from his previous position as Controller of
his resignation as VP/GM of Group the Metromedia Producers Corporation. Christen-
One Broadcasting's WONE & sen first joined the broadcasting company in 1982; prior
WTUE/Dayton. CommCor recent- to that he spent five years with CBS Television.
ly agreed to purchase WGH-AM &
FM/Newport News, VA (R&R
Gannett Promotes Harvey
6-3). In addition, Kidwell will serve
as the stations' GM. Don Kidwell Walter Harvey has been upped to VP/National
Sales Director of the Gannett Broadcasting Group.
Menowsky Named WSQV GM Most recently, he held the firm's national television
Tim Menowsky has been elevated to GM of Sales Director post.
WSQV/Jersey Shore, PA, from his recent stint as the
station's General Sales Manager. Succeeding him in that Hackett, Nesbitt Rejoin Chrysalis
post is Gerald Getz.
- McConnell Returns To WNDE & WFBQ
KKXX IS FULL OF HOT AIR Shown is the KKXX/Bakersfield Hot Air Balloon, Milt McConnell moves crosstown to WNDE &
which recently served as the broadcast booth for MD Scott Marcus's afternoon WFBQ/Indianapolis as Local Sales Manager. Previous-
show. During the show, Scott and the balloon touched down three times for
refueling and a chance to talk with listeners. ly interim GM of neighboring WIFE, McConnell began his
radio career at WNDE & WFBQ. His background also in-
cludes a sales stint with Indianapolis outlet WIKS.
Scripps -Howard Ups Two
Both James Smith and Richard Janssen will now
assist President Donald Perris in addition to their cur- Jeff Hackett Robert Nesbitt
rent posts with Scripps -Howard Broadcasting Com- Jeff Hackett and Robert Nesbitt rejoin Chrysalis
pany. Smith, a company veteran since 1958, serves as Records, working in the label's promotion department.
VP/Sales. Janssen, who first joined Scripps -Howard in Hackett serves as Southwest Regional Field Rep, while
1978, retains his VP/Radio position. Nesbitt handles the same duties for the Northwest
region.
- PolyGram Appoints Halsey Opens New York Office
PUNKIN' OUT WITH KFRC What's it like in the streets within the world of the Johnson Controller The Jim Halsey Company has established a New
ptou naks sreomckbelers i?n foKrFmRaCtio/Sna nfo rF raa KncFiRscCo srpeepcoiartle er nJtiotleeld K "aRmidiisnhge rO (uct) wTheen tN uenwd eWrcaovvee,r" Martin Johnson has been pro- York office, with Richey Barz named as its Managing
which aired recently. Kamisher is shown talking with two police officers for their im- moted from Audit Supervisor to Director. In addition to representing the booking/man-
pressions of the punk movement in San Francisco. Controller, PolyGram Corpora- agement agency, Barz will act as liaison with Churchill
tion. A three-year veteran of the Records & Video, Ltd., a Halsey subsidiary. The new
office can be reached at [phone].
label, Johnson previously worked
for a New York CPA firm.
Martin Johnson
Williams Heads A&M Marketing Dept.
Group W Stations Name Murphy Mark Williams, formerly an A&M college rep in
Howard Murphy assumes the position of Con- Atlanta, has been promoted to Director/Alternative Mar-
troller for sister Pittsburgh outlets KDKA-AM, WPNT- keting. The newly -established department consists of
FM, and KDKA-TV. Murphy comes to Pittsburgh from 12 local reps and is targeted at college radio, dance
Group W's WJZ-TV/Baltimore, where he held a similar clubs, and smaller retail accounts.
post.
Kenyon Returns To Island
Donahoe Upped At KCBQ Kathy Kenyon rejoins Island Records as National
Promotion Coordinator. Between 1976-78 she served in
Jim Donahoe has been raised to Local Sales
the label's promotion department.
Manager of KCBQ-AM & FM/San Diego. He first came
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aboard in September 1982 following an eight -year stint
THE "SUPER Q" CAMARO WQSR/Baltimore recently gave away the pic- with the Packaging Corporation of America, the last Caplin Creates Euro Tec
ht/uarde dto 1 g9u8e3s s5 h-sopwe emda nCya m0a1r0o5 b ys tdicrkaewrisn gw aetr ea olonc tahle C chaer.v rOolveet rd e1a5le,0r.0 0L\i sctoernreercst four as Sales Manager of the company's corrugated box Producer/manager Bruce Caplin has launched
entries were placed in the final drawing for the car. division. Euro Tec Records. A summer date is planned for the
label's first release, an LP by former Alice Cooper gui-
Mildner Moves To AIP tarist/keyboardist Michael Bruce. Based in North Lake
Herbert Mildner has been appointed Controller of Tahoe, Euro Tec may be reached at [phone]; or
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Lori Silver as President/CEO. She was most recently
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Weiss & Powell. She succeeds Lynn Leopard as Superspots, Supersounds, and Chicago AV
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Serving the Industry for Welk Elevates Two Richard Figura.
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Rodgers to Director/Administrative Affairs and Doyle
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