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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Remembering Norm Pattiz. The broadcasting industry is mourning the loss of Norm Pattiz, who passed away on December 4 at 79. The specific cause of death is not immediately available but it’s being reported that be had been battling throat cancer for several years. In this piece, TALKERS magazine managing editor

Mike Kinosian remembers Pattiz and his numerous accomplishments in the broadcasting industry. He writes, “It was 46 years ago when Pattiz launched Westwood One, which would become one of the country’s most influential and successful radio syndication companies. After going public in 1984, Westwood One eventually acquired radio trade publication Radio & Records (R&R), Mutual Broadcasting System, and he licensed the NBC brand name from General Electric for the NBC Radio Network.” Read Mike Kinosian’s complete story about Norm Pattiz’s fascinating career here.

WCBS-FM Morning Co-Host Patty Steele Is This Week’s Guest on Harrison Podcast.  The longtime on-air partner to legendary WCBS-FM, New York morning personality Scott Shannon – the abundantly talented Patty Steele – is this week’s guest on the award-winning PodcastOne series “The Michael Harrison Interview.” For almost nine years, she has served with Shannon on his successful WCBS-FM, New York morning show. Before that she worked with Shannon on ground-breaking stints at WPLJ and Z-100 in the Big Apple. Shannon recently announced his retirement from the show, thus ending its dynamic run. Their last show together will be December 16 live from the Blythedale Children’s Hospital, after which Steele will devote more time to her award-winning podcast, “The Deep 6,” which she co-hosts with Steve Cochran of WLS, Chicago. Steele has co-hosted shows with such icons as Elvis Duran and John Lander on dominant stations in addition to having anchored news for WCBS Newsradio 880, 1010WINS and WOR in New York City. This year, she was honored with a Gracie Award for her “Deep 6” podcast and was named one of Radio Ink’s “Most Influential Women” in radio. She also received the Airblazer Award from Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio.  An eight-year breast cancer survivor, this deeply caring wife and mother regularly speaks at fundraisers in the fight against the disease for Susan G. Komen and the TJ Martell Foundation, which honored her in 2018. In 2017, she was the keynote speaker for the Breast Cancer Alliance in Westchester, NY and Greenwich, CT which raised a record $1.7 million and was the featured speaker in 2019 for National Cancer Survivors Day at the Danbury Medical Center. Additionally, she has spoken publicly for children’s causes as well as the fight against addiction. Harrison and Steele discuss her extraordinary radio career, health challenges, the industry in general, and her son’s successful struggle with heroin. Michael Harrison states, “Patty Steele is an extraordinary radio broadcaster and human being. I am gratified that we were able to scratch the surface of her deep well of magic in this conversation.” To listen to the podcast in its entirety, please click here.

Round Four of November PPMs Released. The fourth of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s November 2022 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford. Nielsen’s November 2022 sweep covered October 12 – November 8. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In Raleigh, iHeartMedia’s news/talk WTKK-FM, adds eight-tenths for a 9.9 share finish that lifts it to the #1 rank in the market, while Curtis Media Group’s news/talk WPTF tack on one-tenth to finish with a 1.9 share good for the #18 rank. Urban One’s news/talk WIBC-FM, Indianapolis rises three-tenths for a 9.1 share and remains in the #2 spot. In Milwaukee, iHeartMedia’s news/talk WISN broadens its lead adding eight-tenths to wrap the survey with an 11.4 share that gives it the #1 rank, while Good Karma Brands’ crosstown news/talk WTMJ loses 1.1 shares and falls to the #5 rank in the market. Cumulus Media’s news/talk WPRO-AM/WEAN-FM, Providence adds four-tenths to finish with a 6.8 share that keeps it ranked #5. Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM, Jacksonville loses half a share to finish with a 7.4 share good for the #4 rank. You can see Mike Kinosian’s complete Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets (as well as the first three groups) here.

TALKERS News Notes. The Philadelphia blog Crossing Broad wonders what’s going on with afternoon drive personality Jon Marks at Audacy’s sports talk WIP-FM. Kevin Kinkead writes Marks is working without a

contract. Kinkead says Marks’ situation comes at a time when Audacy is moving the midday show to mornings to take over for the retiring Angelo Cataldi. The station is already seeking a new midday show and if Marks ends up leaving WIP, that would be another lead host the station needs to replace. Stay tuned…..SmileyAudioMedia’s KBLA, Los Angeles is hosting a celebration for Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass, who will be the first woman and only the second Black mayor of Los Angeles. KBLA says it is welcoming Bass “back to her LA roots” with a celebration at Leimert Park on Saturday (12/10) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bass is leaving her role as U.S. Rep. for the 37^th California District to become mayor…..iHeartPodcasts and comedian Michael Colyar announce the debut of the new podcast, “Michael Talks To Errbody,” that focuses on “bold, unfiltered and thought-provoking conversations with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Each week, listeners will join Michael as he sits down with some of the smartest, funniest and most adventurous celebrities in Hollywood to discuss topics ranging from real to raunchy with lots of laughs in between.” In episode one, “Life as an Authentic Person,” Michael sits down with YouTube star and LGBTQ+ activist TS Madison to discuss the importance of authenticity.

WOR, New York Settles into New Studios. Pictured above is WOR, New York late morning talk host Mark Simone in the talk station’s new studio. This month, WOR and the other iHeartMedia New York stations are moving Tribeca to new digs on West 55th St.

Talkers Books Releases New Title by Dr. Murray Sabrin. The boutique book publishing arm of TALKERS magazine, Talkers Books, announces the release of From Immigrant to Public Intellectual: An American Story by prolific writer and popular news/talk radio guest, Dr. Murray Sabrin (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZ9WP1F). The new autobiographical book with a foreword by Michael Harrison is described as a truly American story about an immigrant child’s rise from humble beginnings in a family of Jewish Holocaust survivors from post-WWII Germany to forge a stellar career as an educator,

author, political candidate, and influential “public intellectual.” Murray Sabrin explains libertarianism in plain language using his own life story set against a half-century backdrop of changing times. In 1997, Dr. Sabrin made New Jersey political history as the nominee of the Libertarian Party in the state’s gubernatorial election by being the first third-party candidate to gather enough support to meet the requirements for receiving matching funds and a place on the stage at all three debates with the two major party standard bearers. Murray Sabrin, Ph.D. is emeritus professor of finance, Ramapo College of New Jersey. He is considered a “public intellectual” for writing essays about the economy in scholarly and popular publications in addition to his numerous appearances during the past three decades as a talk media guest commenting on political and social issues. He is the author of Tax Free 2000, Why the Federal Reserve Sucks; Universal Medical Care: From Conception to End-of-Life; Navigating the Boom/Bust Cycle; and most recently, The Finance of Health Care: Wellness and Innovative Approaches to Employee Medical Insurance. His commentaries can be followed at murraysabrin.substack.com. To arrange an interview with Dr. Murray Sabrin to discuss anything from his days as a student growing up in the Bronx during the JFK/LBJ era to his groundbreaking gubernatorial campaign to his present-day status as one of the leading libertarian thinkers and spokespersons in America with insights into inflation, crime, health care and U.S. involvement in foreign affairs – contact Victoria Jones at DC Radio Company. 917-865-3991 or victoria@dcradiocompany.com.

Georgia Runoff/New Congress, Trump in ‘24/Legal Battles, SCOTUS Same-Sex Case, Twitter-Hunter Biden Files, Abortion Rights, Twitter/Anti-Semitism, Russia-Ukraine War, Primary Changes, and the World Cup Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (12/5). Today’s runoff election between Republican Herschel Walker and Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat and the battle for leadership in the next congress; former President Donald Trump’s bid for the White House in 2024 and his numerous legal battles; the Supreme Court hears arguments in case of religious beliefs and same-sex marriage services; the controversy over Twitter’s release of documents related to the investigation of Hunter Biden’s business dealings; legislation aimed at protecting a woman’s right to terminate a pregnancy; the increase in anti-Semitic tweets following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter; Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine; President Joe Biden’s move to replace Iowa with South Carolina in the presidential primary calendar; and the World Cup were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.

The Radio Sales Arena is Changing and We Are On the Leading Edge. The key to sales growth in radio going forward is multi-platform digital marketing. In the coming decade, “radio” will simply be the engine driving an increasingly complex and sophisticated array of digitally powered platforms creating endless packages and options for the

advertiser. The keys to success will be in branding that cuts through the noise and surgical targeting that delivers optimum efficiency for agencies that know exactly what they want. The Salem Media Group is leading the way and the opportunities for our sales team are endless. But, right now, we need that special individual who has the tools, the vision and the ambition to get it done. That one special person who truly “gets it.” Jerry Crowley, the longest-running GM in the nation’s largest market, says, “We want one outstanding seller who can take it to the moon! Compensation will reflect potential and performance – salary will range from 50k- 85k plus substantial bonuses and generous commissions.” Candidates should send cover letter and resume to Jerry Crowley, VP/GM, Salem Media Group, NY (WMCA 570am The Mission/WNYM 970am The Answer) at Jcrowley@nycradio.com.

Salem Media New York Seeks Production Director. News/talk “AM 970 The Answer” WNYM and Christian Teach & Talk “AM 570 & 102.3 FM The Mission” WMCA is seeking its next full-time production director. Candidates must be experienced and willing to work in our studios in Lower Manhattan, NYC. Interested candidates can apply directly on our corporate website here.

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