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1/9/12 AC
Whitney Wolanin
"Honesty" (Top Notch)

1/16 AC
Ed Hale "Scene In San Francisco" (Dying Van Gogh)
Studer "It's That Time" (Independent)

Outfield

Ed Hale

Richard Kincaid

 

December 6, 2011

Ali Lee "Keep It Right There"

Singer, dancer, model Ali Lee has impacted the format with her debut track, "Keep It Right There." Produced by veteran hitmaker Keith Thomas, this infectious and dynamic tune is brimming with Pop sensibilities. In a short 5 weeks "Keep It Right There" has vaulted to #23 on the ACQB 40 chart. Keep your eyes and ears on Ali Lee's "Keep It Right There."

12 Programming Strategies that will make a ratings difference in 2012   

One of the most exciting parts of my job is to travel the country conducting and being part of research studies. Today's Programming Weekly will share ten tips that come up most often in market after market that if implemented, will lead to stronger ratings for you.

Identifying music is a major benefit to female listeners. When you bring up back selling of music most agree that it is very important and their favorite station does not always do it. We (radio people) think they know all the songs. They (listeners) disagree. They wonder why their favorite station does not do a better job of telling them the songs played. Putting this info on your website is a step in the right direction, but not what they really want, which is to hear it on the air. This especially applies to newer and re-current songs.

 

"Good Chemistry" the top attribute in AM Drive. When asked why they liked their favorite morning show the word "chemistry" came up time after time. The relationship of the players and how they get along on the air is key critical. Important issues in the morning are "fun" shows (not to be confused with funny) as well as shows they are "used to and comfortable with".

 

Benchmarks are out. Commenting on the day's "news and events" is in. Most listeners agree that they want their morning show to discuss what is happening at that moment. It's sure a lot more important than "Dumb criminal news".

 

Music is still important in the morning. As usual, listeners want it all. They want a show with fun people having a good time, but they also want a lot of music. Please do not overlook the power and importance of music in the morning.

 

Don't overlook the power of information. Weather, traffic and news updates are very important in most markets. In many cases more important than useless banter.

 

Keep it live, but watch the talk. They like DJ's but not talky ones. Keep the talk breaks crisp, short & to the point.

 

Morning and night personalities are the best known. In most groups, listeners were very unsure of the midday and afternoon personalities. For stations that have their own love songs host, there is usually good familiarity.

 

Delilah continues to get a love-hate vote from most listeners. They either love her, or dislike her. One thing is for sure; they know her and have strong opinions on her. Still, in many markets she gets strong numbers.

 

AC music stations are described as "Easy listening/Softrock/Pop music". Familiarity with the music continues to be key. Most disliked type of music; Rap & Hip-Hop. They see this as a "threat to their kids". As we have always said, AC female listeners "Know what they like, and like what they know." Never underestimate the power of familiarity with you music, your personalities and overall station sound/feel. Now more than ever, play the hits!

 

AC radio is a "safe haven" for women 35-54. They know it by the music we play and the way we present ourselves. They say there is no need to talk about "family friendly". How do you communicate it? They say "Just "Do It".

 

P1 Women like to play contests. The prize is not always as important as the chance to win. Prizes such as theatre tickets, weekend getaways, dinners at restaurants and tickets to shows (concerts) are all good. "Entertaining contests" seem more important to many of these listeners versus the actual prize itself.

 

Stopping fewer times, each hour is preferred. Most listeners like the 2-stop clocks, but are aware that they will "pay for it" (their words) in the end. They do however feel it is better to stop less often even if it means more spots. The one common comment heard in market after market is they feel all stations play too many commercials.

 

Please take a few minutes to evaluate how you do on these points for a better spring book.

For market availability and a confidential discussion about your station, call Gary Berkowitz today. (248) 737-3727 or gary@garyberk.com or www.garyberk.com

Updated: 2.1.2012

1. JASON MRAZ
"Won't"
(Atlantic)
10

1. NICKELBACK
"Lullaby"
(Roadrunner)
10

2. PAISTY JENNY
"Anything"
(Independent)
6

2. RIPPIN
"I'm-Alright"
(TMG)
6

3. STUDER
"Time"
(Independent)
5


Updated: 2.1.2012

ROBERTA FLACK
"Work"
(Independent)

ED HALE
"Scene"
(Dying Van Gogh Records)

ANDY GRAMMER
"Fine"
(S-Curve)

STUDER
"TIME"
(Independent)




Paul McCartney spoke to TV critics recently about his 9/11 documentary The Love We Make, which will air September 10 on Showtime. Sir Paul was on a plane on the ground in New York on 9/11 and spent the following days stranded in the Big Apple, which inspired the charity concert he spearheaded soon after. McCartney said of the concert, "We were emerging from the fearfulness of the immediate impact, and now you were seeing the emotion releasing through music -- it's one of the reasons I am in music. It was a great feeling. We actually felt like we were doing a bit of good," according to Reuters. The black and white film includes rehersal footage from the concert, as well as McCartney talking to New Yorkers, and a number of celebrity cameos.
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Legendary guitarist, singer/songwriter and producer Lindsey Buckingham will release his sixth solo album, Seeds We Sow, on September 6. The album is Buckingham’s first self-release, in which he took a true DIY approach, not only writing and performing every song on the record but producing and mixing them as well. Buckingham also announced a 31-city North American tour in support of the album which kicks off on September 9 in Nevada and continues through October 25 in Napa, CA. "This might be the best work I’ve ever done. I think it’s an excellent representation of what I do," Buckingham says of Seeds We Sow. "It shows a certain maturity and musicianship and I just feel like I have a lot of tools in my musical vocabulary from which to draw that are again the product of the choices I’ve made. It’s on my own terms. This is very much from the inside out and I hope I never stop doing that."
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Sting plans to release a special box set entitled Sting: 25 Years on September 27. The four disc set will be released via Cherrytree/A&M Records/Universal Music Group. Produced by Rob Mathes and manager Kathryn Schenker, Sting: 25 Years contains 3 CDs featuring 45 remastered tracks that were "personally curated by Sting" in addition to the previously unreleased live concert DVD Rough, Raw & Unreleased. Additional remixing was done by Robert Orton and Steve Fitzmaurice. A hardcover book of intimate and rare photos from world renowned photographers, lyrics, commentary and an introduction by Sting is also included.
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The Beach Boys are also looking towards the past as they plan to release the lost 1966-67 SMiLE sessions. Dropping October 31 internationally and November 1 in the U.S., the SMiLE sessions will be released in multiple formats (2xCD and 2xLP, digital album, iTunes LP, and box set) through Capitol/EMI. Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, and Mike Love all participated to put forth "an approximation of what was intended to be the complete SMiLE album, compiled from the Beach Boys’ original session masters," according to a press release, in addition to bonus tracks, demos, and stereo mixes. The box set contains five CDs, two LPs, two 7”s, a 60-page book, and a "three-dimensional shadowbox lid."

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LW TW DAILY TOP 20 AC ALBUM SALES - TUESDAY 12.6.11 %
1 1 Michael Buble Christmas WEA/ Reprise 184
2 2 Adele 21 SBME/ Columbia 74
3 3 Justin Bieber Under The Mistletoe UMGD/ Island 47
4 4 Drake Take Care UMGD/ Cash Money -14
6 5 Mumford & Sons Sigh No More Glassnote 28
5 6 Rihanna Talk That Talk UMGD/ Def Jam -11
9 7 Lady Gaga Born This Way UMGD/ Interscope 23
12 8 Kelly Clarkson Stronger SBME/ RCA 56
13 9 Bruno Mars Doowops & Hooligans WEA/ Elektra 47
-- 10 Tpain Revolver SBME/ RCA --
7 11 Nickelback Here & Now WEA/ Roadrunner -38
8 12 Daughtry Break The Spell SBME/ RCA -36
11 13 Big Time Rush Elevate SBME/ Columbia --
15 14 James Durbin Memories Of A Beautiful Disast SBME/ Wind Up 27
** 15 Mariah Carey Merry Christmas Ii You UMGD/ Island **
19 16 Black Keys Brothers WEA/ Atlantic 89
19 16 Black Keys El Camino WEA/ Atlantic 89
17 18 Lil Wayne Tha Carter Iv UMGD/ Cash Money 60
** 19 J. Cole Cole World: The Sideline Story SBME/ Columbia **
10 20 Foster The People Torches SBME/ Columbia -36
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PD Jason Kidd

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