 |
 |
| Site Updated: Jan 7, 2009 6:56 PM ET |
|
Arbitron To Rework PPM System
|
|
Settlement calls for firm to begin using address-based sampling, up cell-phone-only sample in N.Y., Philly
|
As part of Arbitron's settlement with the attorneys general in New York and New Jersey, the radio ratings research firm will rework its Portable People Meter system in both New York and Philadelphia. It must use the address-based sampling technique for 15% of its recruitment efforts in New York by July 2010 and in Philly by January 2011 and increase the sample target for persons residing in cell-phone-only households to 15% of the total New York sample target by July 2010 and of the total Philly sample target by January 2011. In addition, the AGs reserve the right to rescind the settlement and reinstitute their respective civil actions if the company has not obtained accreditation from the Media Rating Council for New York PPM by Oct. 15 and for Philadelphia PPM by Dec. 31 and has not achieved all of the specific metrics in the agreement.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Updated Jan 7, 2009 6:42 PM ET |
|
|
Minority Groups Praise Cuomo's Office For Settlement
|
The settlement with Arbitron by New York State attorney general Andrew Cuomo's office has won wide praise from national minority groups and broadcasting groups representing blacks and Hispanics. The settlement, announced Jan. 7, appears to be a clear victory for the AG.
|
|
Súper Estrella Network Is No More
|
The rumor that Entravision Radio is getting rid of Latin CHR network Súper Estrella in favor of Spanish-language Jack-type format "José" is proving to be true. At least two BDS-monitored stations are now showing the changes: KJMN/Denver and KXSE/Sacramento are playing tunes like Ana Gabriel's "Simplemente Amigos," Los Bukis' "Cómo Fui A Enamorarme De Ti" and Vicente Fernández's "Volver Volver."
|
|
Smerconish Goes National
|
CBS Radio and Dial Global team up to syndicate WPHT/Philadelphia morning host Michael Smerconish. In addition to his current morning duties, Smerconish will start a new live noon - 2 p.m. ET show on Feb. 2. Both will be available via Dial Global.
|
|
|
|
CHR/Top 40 |
| No.1 |
T.I. Feat. Rihanna
Live Your Life |
| +532 |
Britney Spears
Beat The Leak Megamix |
|
Rhythmic |
| No.1 |
T.I. Feat. Rihanna
Live Your Life
|
|
+126
|
Akon Feat. Colby O'Donis And Kardinal Offishall
Beautiful
|
|
Hot AC |
| No.1 |
Katy Perry
Hot N Cold |
| +38 |
Pink
Sober |
|
AC |
| No.1 |
David Cook
The Time Of My Life
|
|
+81
|
Dido
White Flag
|
|
Alternative |
| No.1 |
Kings Of Leon
Sex On Fire |
| +40 |
Nirvana
Smells Like Teen Spirit! |
|
Active Rock |
| No.1 |
Shinedown
Second Chance
|
|
+35
|
Nirvana
Smells Like Teen Spirit!
|
|
Rock |
| No.1 |
AC/DC
Rock N Roll Train |
| +14 |
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Under The Bridge |
|
Triple A |
| No.1 |
Fray
You Found Me
|
|
+17
|
Fiction Family
When She's Near
|
|
Urban |
| No.1 |
Beyonce
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) |
| +145 |
Beyonce
Diva |
|
Urban AC |
| No.1 |
Robin Thicke
The Sweetest Love
|
|
+161
|
Anthony Hamilton Feat. David Banner
Cool
|
|
Rap |
| No.1 |
T.I. Feat. Rihanna
Live Your Life |
| +196 |
Beyonce
Diva |
|
Country |
| No.1 |
Sugarland
Already Gone
|
|
+6831
|
Blake Shelton
She Wouldn't Be Gone
|
|
Christian AC |
| No.1 |
Brandon Heath
Give Me Your Eyes |
| +38 |
Jars Of Clay
Love Song For A Savior |
|
Latin Pop |
| No.1 |
Luis Fonsi
No Me Doy Por Vencido
|
|
+65
|
Franco De Vita
Cuando Tus Ojos Me Miran
|
|
Tropical |
| No.1 |
Aventura
Por Un Segundo |
| +36 |
Aventura
Por Un Segundo |
|
Regional Mexican |
| No.1 |
Grupo Montez De Durango
Espero
|
|
+23
|
Vagon Chicano
Como Arrancarte
|
|
Gospel |
| No.1 |
James Fortune & Fiya
I Trust You |
| +37 |
Mary Mary Feat. Kierra "Kiki" Sheard
God In Me |
|
Smooth Jazz |
| No.1 |
Euge Groove
Religify
|
|
+14
|
Najee
Out Of A Dream
|
|
Latin Rhythm |
| No.1 |
RKM & Ken-Y
Te Regalo Amores |
| +23 |
Baby Rasta Y Gringo
Tiemblo |
|
|
|
|
|
| Updated Jan 7, 2009 6:42 PM ET |
Mookie moves from overnights to the blinding light of middays at Finest City Alternative XTRA-FM (91X)/San Diego. He plugs the hole made when Steve West exited in November due to budget cuts.
While we were getting all eggnogged up over the holiday break, PD Nik Rivers made some changes at Stephens Alternative WZNE (94.1 The Zone)/Rochester, NY -- first, the departures: "The Opie & Anthony Show" officially left afternoons, and night jock Frankie also exited. Rivers moved himself from middays into afternoons, while 5-8pm dude Brody took over middays. "The Zone After Dark" has debuted in nights with a jock TBD on that shift.
John Tesh continues his campaign to conquer Earth and the surrounding planets with changes at some of his existing affiliates and adding on a bunch of new ones: Cumulus AC WRWM (Warm 93.9)/Indianapolis moves Tesh from nights to middays, and Citadel AC WCDV (Sunny 103.3)/Baton Rouge is now running the show in both mornings and from 5-8pm. New believers at night include Saskatoon Media Group AC CJMK (Magic 98.3)/Saskatoon; Connoisseur Media's AC WVMG (Magic 100.7)/Bloomington, IL and AC WMGA (Magic 97.9)/Huntington, WV; Forever AC WALY/Altoona, PA; New Rushmore Radio AC KKMK (Magic 93.9)/Rapid City, SD; and Commonwealth AC WOVO (My 105.3)/Bowling Green, KY.
The syndicated Bob & Sheri have been fastened into mornings on Citadel AC WLTI (Lite Rock 105.9)/Syracuse, plugging the hole made when Dave Allen left back in September. The duo round out a lineup that includes Jayne (the alter ego of Robin Marshall) from 10am-4pm, Brian Phillips in 4-7pm and Delilah at night.
|
|
|
| |
| Copyright ©
2009 The Nielsen Company. All Rights Reserved.
No Unauthorized Copying. |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
In the Jan. 9 issue of R&R …
• THE INNOVATORS – R&R kicks off 2009 with a celebration of 19 people and companies innovating new technologies, products, programming, revenue sources, distribution platforms and more.
• AIR TALENT – Former WABC/New York morning-man-turned-network-news-anchor George Weber launches our new weekly column devoted to on-air personalities.
• THE SPIN – With four songs at various formats, Beyoncé "rings" in the new year with her biggest Urban hit to date.
AND
• PUBLISHER'S PROFILE -- Clear Channel Radio executive VP Evan Harrison foresees the day when half of radio listening occurs online or on mobile devices.
... plus much more editorial in every format, industry news, Street Talk and the most trusted charts in the business!
|
|
 |
|
