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TALKERS | November 27, 2018
iHeartMedia Launches New FM Sports Talker in Milwaukee. The sports talk radio battle in Brew Town is getting serious as iHeartMedia flips CHR WRNW to sports talk as "97.3 The Game, Sports Talk That Rocks," effective immediately. iHM already owns WOKY "The Big 920" that carries primarily FOX Sports Radio content. Across town is Entercom's WSSP-AM/W289CB "105.7 FM The Fan" airing local sports talk during the day and syndicated fare at night. And, of course, there's Good Karma Brands' new FM sports talker WKTI "ESPN Milwaukee 94.5" that's airing the same mix of local and ESPN Radio programming as sister suburban AM WAUK, Waukesha. Good Karma also owns news/talk WTMJ (thanks to its recent $16 million acquisition of the two stations from Scripps Media) which has the play-by-play broadcast rights to Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Milwaukee Bucks games. Getting back to "97.3 The Game," the station will air a blend of local and syndicated content including: former Brewers beat writer and Milwaukee radio host Drew Olson, Milwaukee Bucks radio voice Ted Davis, WISN-TV sports director Dan Needles, FOX Sports Wisconsin's Dario Melendez, Spectrum Sports' Bob Brainerd, longtime market morning personality Kevin Brandt, a.k.a. KB, and Wisconsin Badgers sports voice Mike Heller. "The Game" program director Tim Scott says, "Sports talk in Milwaukee is about to change. Milwaukee is more than just a great sports town and '97.3 The Game' will reflect that."
Salem Launches Multimedia Ad Agency. In order to effectively sell its broad range of media options, Salem Media Group announces it has developed Salem Surround, "a nationwide multimedia ad agency with locations in 35 markets across the country." The press release says that "in addition to selling audio and digital advertising on its 116 radio stations and websites, Salem Surround offers a comprehensive suite of digital marketing services to develop and execute audience-based marketing strategies for clients on both the local and national levels." Salem Media Group CEO Edward Atsinger adds, "From our beginning as just a few local radio stations to the nationwide multi-platform media company we are today, Salem has worked hard to stay in tune with our listeners, readers, clients, and partners to meet their growing needs. Salem Surround is yet another way for us to serve with excellence nationwide, and I couldn't be more thrilled." Company VP of digital marketing Jamie Cohen states, "With consumers spending more and more time on smart phones and tablets, the media landscape has become significantly more complicated for business owners and marketers to navigate. The one-size-fits-all marketing approach of just a decade ago has quickly become outdated. Combining the power of Salem Radio with a full-service digital advertising strategy will allow us to go above and beyond in meeting the needs of advertisers around the country."
NBA's Spurs Sign with Skyview Networks for Broadcast Services. The NBA's San Antonio Spurs are working with Skyview Networks, using the latter's radio distribution network and AdView Inventory Management software for its WOAI, San Antonio-based play-by-play broadcasts. Skyview says its "AdView system provides inventory scheduling, revenue reporting, and affidavit reconciliation in one consolidated system. This allows the organization's front office to manage the complex nature of play-by-play contracts with ease. Now the Spurs have access to detailed inventory tracking, which in turn generates instant affidavits to speed the billing and receivables process." Skyview VP of business development Matt Stys says, "I am thrilled to call the San Antonio Spurs a partner. We are proud of the package of services we provide, and I am confident in the value the Spurs will receive with our high-quality distribution and streamlined inventory management system."
Programmer/Researcher Roberts Succumbs to Cancer. Programmer and research expert Dave Roberts (Kelliher) lost his long battle against cancer last Saturday (11/24). The former architect and PD of San Francisco's KRQR "The Rocker" became vice president of programming for the RKO Radio Networks and vice president of FM programming for CBS. He and RKO news vice president Dave Cooke formed Roberts/Cooke Media Research. In addition to consulting news/talk outlets, Roberts provided research to television stations and retailers. His on-air credits included stops in San Francisco (KYA and KIOI "K-101"); Anaheim (KEZY); Riverside-San Bernardino (KMEN); Fresno (KYNO); and Honolulu (KPOI). SoundOut president/North America Rob Sisco hired Roberts at "K-101" in 1981. "Dave went on to host national radio shows and filled-in several times for Casey Kasem on 'American Top 40,'" Sisco points out. "Jo [Interrante] and I hired him when we had IS Inc to host RKO Radio Networks artist profiles we produced, 'Music Star Special,' and 'The Hot Ones.' Dave narrated more than 250 shows for RKO. He was an amazing talent, a brilliant programmer and researcher, a delightfully nice man, and a dear friend to all who knew him. Rest in peace my dear friend – you are missed." Of Roberts, veteran programmer (WGN, Chicago; WBAP, Dallas; WCCO, Minneapolis; NRG Media) Bob Shomper comments, "The absolute best research guy around – and an even better person." RKO Radio Networks' former director of affiliate relations Julie Spira states, "My heart aches seeing this news. I loved working with Dave at RKO Radio Networks. May he rest in peace." John Evans notes, "We've lost another brilliant broadcaster. I was lucky to have worked with Dave at KYA from 1979 until [Rob] Sisco grabbed him for 'K-101.' We were doing great radio in those storied days and Dave was one of the best. His shows for RKO and IS Inc were top notch." Owing to the fact Roberts held a Ph.D. in communications research from the University of Oregon, he was often called "Dr. Dave." Surviving Roberts, who turned 70 earlier this month, is his wife – Walsh College (Troy, Michigan) president Marsha Kelliher. A private funeral for Roberts will be held later this week, followed by a memorial.
Talking Trump. Pictured above are former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski (right) and Citizens United president (and former Trump deputy campaign manager) David Bossie (left) at the ABC News Radio studios where they talked to affiliate stations about their new book, Trump's Enemies: How the Deep State Is Undermining the Presidency (2018, Center Street). (Photo: ABC News)
Trump-Russia Investigation/Manafort Allegedly Violates Plea Deal, GM Announces Job Cuts, Climate Change Report, U.K. Facebook Documents, Undecided Congressional Races, Russia-Ukraine Aggression, Mars Landing, the Brexit Deal, and NFL Action Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (11/26). The anticipated release of Robert Mueller's report on the investigation into potential connections between Trump campaign operatives and Russian agents and the related allegation from Mueller that former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort lied to investigators after making his plea deal; General Motors announces job cuts and plant closings in the U.S.; the U.S. government's ominous climate change report and President Trump's response; the U.K.'s possession of Facebook documents relative to the Cambridge Analytica data use scandal; the status of the remaining 2018 election results; global response to Russia's military aggression in the Ukraine; NASA's successful Mars InSight landing mission; the U.K.'s latest Brexit deal with the EU nations and its implications for U.S.-U.K. trade; and the weekend's NFL action were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
Music Radio News and Career Moves. Pittsburgh Entercom-owned radio stations WBZZ-FM, "100.7 STAR" and country WDSY "Y108" are presenting "A Concert for Unity" to benefit the rebuilding of Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation in Pittsburgh, the site of the deadly assault on worshippers there on October 27. The event, live from Pittsburgh's Byham Theater on Sunday, December 2, will feature Dan + Shay, FRZY, and The Andy Davis Band and will be broadcast live on both stations. All proceeds from the show are going to rebuild Tree of Life. Entercom Pittsburgh SVP and market manager Michael Spacciapolli says, "Pittsburgh suffered an unfathomable tragedy and our community has come together to support our neighbors in their time of need. Through the generosity of local Pittsburgh artists and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 'A Concert for Unity' will directly support the rebuilding of Tree of Life."…..Morning show personality Frank Lario exits Beasley Media Group's country WXTU, Philadelphia where he was working alongside Andie Summers, who is holding down the show solo while a search is on for a partner…..Programming pro Robyn Simone is named PD at Cumulus Media's urban AC WLXC, Columbia, South Carolina "KISS 103.1," effective December 10. During her career, Simone has served for 10 years with Radio One in markets including Detroit and Cleveland…..Sales pro Kimberly Parker is named general sales manager at Cumulus Media's country WIVK, Knoxville. She most recently served as VP of advertising with the Las Vegas Media Group. She comments, "It's great to be back in Knoxville. This is my home. I know the wonderful history and significance of WIVK in East Tennessee and I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this talented and well-established staff."…..Big Broadcasting's KOKO-FM, Fresno flips from oldies to classic hip hop and R&B as "Jammin' 94.3" entering into a deal with Envision Networks for programming and ad sales. Station program director Mike Marino says, "Our unique blend of old school and R&B throwbacks super serves an adult female audience ignored by other contemporary and gold-based radio stations in the market. Passion levels for this music are off the charts. Fresno will get the 'feels' from Jammin.'"…..Tragic news strikes iHeartMedia's hip hop WWWZ, Charleston, South Carolina "Z93 Jamz" as authorities in Beaufort County report finding the body of 28-year-old Nathaniel Scott Jr., known on the radio as DJ Tough Love, in a wooded area where he'd been shot to death. Authorities are still investigating the matter.
TALKERS | September 11, 2017
Radio Working Through Challenges Covering Hurricane Irma. The major issue Floridians are dealing with today after Hurricane Irma barreled into Florida overnight is lack of power. Some 5.7 million people are without it due to the high winds and flooding. As of early Monday morning, Beasley Media Group reports that all of its Fort Myers FM stations are off the air due to major flooding at the studios. In Boca Raton, all of the company's stations are off the air. In Tampa though, only WLLD is off the air. Beasley says staff are working around the clock to get the stations back on air as soon as possible. Beginning on Saturday, iHeartMedia partnered with WTVJ-TV, Miami "NBC 6" and Telemundo's more than 51 meteorologists. News/talk WIOD, Miami began providing non-stop coverage on the storm in both English and Spanish. The station's coverage was delivered to all iHeartMedia markets via Premiere Satellite and streamed on iHeartRadio. There's no word from iHM about the on-air status of its stations in cities such as Fort Myers, Sarasota and Tampa.
WSYR, Syracuse's Schenk Dead at 54. Friends, family, and co-workers are mourning the passing of WSYR, Syracuse newsman Kevin Schenk, who died on Friday in Watertown, New York after suffering a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Schenk also worked in the market as a TV news anchor on WSTM-TV. iHeartMedia Syracuse market president Rick Yacobush stated on the WSYR website, "Kevin was an outstanding journalist who loved to dig for a story and was always fair in his reporting. As a coworker, Kevin was always there with his quick wit to put a smile on your face and he was a truly wonderful man. He will be greatly missed, by not just our colleagues, but by the listeners who depended on him every afternoon."
Radio Pro Glenn Haege Dies at 70. After a short battle with cancer, Detroit-based, nationally syndicated home improvement talk radio host Glenn Haege died early today (9/11). Haege was on the radio in Detroit for 34 years, starting on WXYT-AM back in 1983. He'd been based at WJR, Detroit for the past 11 years. His syndicated show was heard on more than 135 affiliates. During his career, he wrote a weekly column for the Detroit News for 22 years. Haege's executive producer Rob David is quoted saying, "Glenn was a consummate radio professional who really cared a great deal about his audience. He had a special way of treating every caller with respect. Each caller was made to feel that their question was the most important one and that Glenn was answering it for the first time."
FOX News Radio's Brian Kilmeade Joins KWFS, Wichita Falls. Pictured above are FOX News Radio's Brian Kilmeade (right) with Townsquare Media Texoma market president Scott Smith (left). Kilmeade's radio show is now heard on Townsquare's news/talk KWFS, Wichita Falls, Texas. Smith comments, "Brian has a very youthful and likable personality. His visual association with 'Fox & Friends' on Fox News Channel adds credibility and a fresh, faster-paced structure to News Talk 1290's daytime syndicated lineup. The show also allows for instant Fox News alerts. I have a lot of confidence that Brian will boost TSL after PD Mike Hendren's morning drive program into the Rush Limbaugh show at 11:00 am."
TALKERS News Notes. WOR, New York morning personality Todd Schnitt – who also hosts the afternoon talk show syndicated by Compass Media Networks – is in Tampa broadcasting from the market today and tomorrow. Schnitt, whose afternoon show is carried on WFLA-AM, Tampa, still owns a house in the Tampa area…..Madison sports talk station WTSO/W265CV "The Big 1070" tweaks its program lineup. The iHeartMedia station adds the local 11:00 am show, "The Rundown with Jon Arias," leading into the Drew Olson show that emanates from flagship WOKY, Milwaukee. Off the schedule is FOX Sports Radio's Rich Eisen program…..Salem Radio Network is partnering with Save the Children to help rush life-saving emergency supplies to children and families in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma. To help raise funds, Lou Dobbs – host of SRN's "Lou Dobbs Financial Reports" and "Lou Dobbs Tonight" on FOX Business Network – is lending his personal support to the campaign with messages in SRN's nationally syndicated talk shows. Salem Radio has helped raise more than $400,000 in emergency relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Hurricane Irma, Hillary Clinton Book/Interviews, North Korea Threats, Bannon '60 Minutes' Interview, 'Antifa' at Portland Rally, IT Film, NFL Opening Weekend, and MLB Action Among Top News/Talk Stories Over the Weekend. The anticipation of Hurricane Irma's making landfall in Florida on Sunday night; Hillary Clinton's book assessing her loss to Donald Trump in November and her appearances on talk shows; North Korea's threats against the U.S.; former White House adviser Stephen K. Bannon's interview with Charlie Rose on CBS' "60 Minutes"; "Antifa" members are arrested for violence at Portland rally; the movie based on the Stephen King book IT dominates the weekend box office; NFL action in the opening weekend of the season; and Major League Baseball's playoff push were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
Music Radio News and Career Moves. At the Houston operations of Radio One, Pamela B. McKay is named the new vice president/general manager. McKay formerly served as president of the iHeartMedia Austin station group. Radio One CEO David Kantor says, "Today is a good day for Radio One Houston. Our team continues to literally weather the storm, but now can do so with a first-class leader who is willing to get into the trenches with them. We're excited to have Pam join our team and look forward to the growth of the market based on her multifaceted skill set and robust experience."…..Over in Dallas, Radio One flips from hip hop to urban contemporary on KSOC and re-brands the station "MAJIC 94-5." With that change comes the return of to Tom Joyner to the market in the morning drive daypart and the addition of D.L. Hughley in afternoons. Radio One Dallas vice president and general manager Tami Honesty comments, "We're excited to bring a fresh, new vibe to the airwaves with 'MAJIC 94-5' and I think the Metroplex will like what they hear. With today's fast-paced news cycle, the return of Tom Joyner during mornings and the addition of D.L. Hughley in afternoons, we'll connect with our listeners on another level giving us the right balance of music and entertainment."…..Adams Radio Group appoints Colleen Carew program director for classic rock WGBG, Salisbury-Ocean City, Maryland. Carew will also serve as the station's midday personality. She was most recently the midday personality at Shamrock Communications' classic rock WZBA, Baltimore "100.7 The Bay." Carew takes over for Laura Lee, who's been serving as interim PD since the departure of Johnny Maze last month…..Programming pro Brent Henslee exits iHeartMedia where he's been senior vice president of programming for the Macon, Georgia cluster for the past three and a half years…..The nationally syndicated "Pop Crush Nights" show hosted by Lisa Paige is added to the program schedule at Saga Communications' CHR WNRG, Milwaukee "Energy 106-9." Station PD Jeremy "Cousin Ed" Schulz says, "In our competitive CHR arena, we were looking for a personality-driven night show jam packed with content. Lisa's got it! It made 'Pop Crush Nights' an easy choice." "Pop Crush Nights" is syndicated by Compass Media Networks…..The fifth annual "We Can Survive" concert at the historic Hollywood Bowl – presented by CBS RADIO in honor of breast cancer awareness – takes place on October 21. This year's lineup includes: Alessia Cara, Harry Styles, Kesha, Khalid, Lorde, Macklemore, P!nk, Sam Hunt, and Sam Smith. CBS RADIO EVP of programming Chris Oliviero says, "To celebrate the show's fifth anniversary we've assembled our biggest ever lineup at the legendary Hollywood Bowl. 'We Can Survive' is an especially unique show which brings together today's most popular artists and their fans to raise awareness for a worthy cause and celebrate survivors."
Round Four of August PPMs Released. The fourth and final round of August 2017 PPM ratings information from Nielsen Audio has been released for 12 markets including: Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Greensboro, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Memphis, and Hartford. Nielsen's August 2017 survey period covered July 19 – August 16. View all the 6+ numbers here. Meanwhile, managing editor Mike Kinosian provides his "Takeaways" from all 12 of these PPM markets.
TWELVE TAKEAWAYS
1) Austin – Tacking on seven-tenths to July's +.4, Entercom adult contemporary KKMJ-FM "Majic 95.5 Better Music for a Better Workday" progresses from fourth to a third-place tie (5.4 – 5.8 – 6.5, 6+) and has its best 6+-share since February's 8.0. Meanwhile, urban AC KKMJ-HD3, which hadn't had an increase the past five sweeps for a net loss of nine-tenths (2.4 – 2.2 – 2.2 – 2.2 – 1.7 – 1.5, 6+), gains one-tenth to 1.6 and returns to the top twenty (#21 to #19, 6+). A collective -1.1 via three straight decreases (4.3 – 4.0 – 3.9 – 3.2, 6+), Emmis' KROX "101-X Alternative Austin" bounces back with an improvement of six-tenths to 3.8, climbing from #14 to #11 (6+). In addition to being without a decrease for the third consecutive time for an overall +1.3 (7.4 – 8.5 – 8.7 – 8.7, 6+), adult hits cluster-mate hits KBPA "Bob" is #1 for the seventh successive month. "Bob" was a combined -1.7 in April and May, with May's 7.4 its lowest 6+-stat since June 2015's 7.4. With the exception of October and the "Holiday" 2016 report, KBPA held the lead each month in calendar year 2016. By dropping two-tenths (to 3.9, +), co-owned KLBJ-AM has its string of consecutive up or flat trends that accounted for a cumulative +1.1 end at seven (3.0 – 3.6 – 3.9 – 3.9 – 4.0 – 4.0 – 4.1 – 4.1, 6+), but the news/talk outlet manages to return to the top ten (#11 #10). Not only is triple A cluster-mate KGSR (#16 to #15) within 2.0 – 2.9 range for the 18th time in succession, "93.3 Radio Austin" is up for the fourth straight sweep for an overall gain of seven-tenths (2.1 – 2.2 – 2.4 – 2.7 – 2.8, 6+). It is a mixed bag for iHeartMedia's country siblings, as KVET-FM "98.1 All Time Country Favorites," which had been trending 6.1 – 6.2 – 6.1 (6+), improves by six-tenths to 6.7 and remains at #2 (6+). Meanwhile, KASE "Austin's #1 For New Country" erodes by eight-downs to drop from sixth to eighth (5.0 – 4.2, 6+). Following three straight 4.6-showings (6+), KASE dropped one-tenth in June and picked up one-half share in July. The market's other FM country outlet – "Genuine Austin Radio's KOKE-FM "Austin's Country Alternative" (unchanged at #17) – is without a loss for the sixth straight time and is up a cumulative one-half share in that stretch (1.7- 1.7 – 1.8 – 1.8 – 1.8 – 2.0 – 2.2, 6+). Trending 3.0 – 3.7 – 4.0 – 3.6 – 3.7 (6+), Crista Media contemporary Christian KFMK "Spirit 105.9" falters by seven-tenths and is back to where it was in March (3.0, #13 to #14, 6+). Off by one-half share each are iHeartMedia rhythmic CHR KPEZ "102.3 The Beat" (4.3 – 3.8, 6+), which departs the top ten (#8 to #11), and University of Texas at Austin triple A KUTX "98.9 The Austin Music Experience" (1.6 – 1.1, 6+), exiting the top twenty (#19 to #21), with its lowest 6+-share since November 2016 (1.1, as well).
2) Raleigh – Following four straight down or flat monthlies for an overall -1.7 (6.0 – 6.0 – 5.4 – 4.8 – 4.3, 6+) iHeartMedia news/talk WTKK "106.1 – Stay Connected" roars back with a +1.2 to 5.5 (6+), jumping from tenth to seventh. Within 1.8 – 2.4 range (6+) in each of the last nine ratings periods, Educational Information's WCPE "89.7 The Classical Station" erupts with a +1.2 as well (1.9 – 3.1, #17 to #15, 6+) and logs its best 6+-share since July 2016's 3.2. A combined -1.1 in June and July (3.5 – 2.9 – 2.4, 6+), Capitol Broadcasting sports talk WCMC erases that loss in its entirety with a +1.1 as "ESPN 99.9 – The Fan" returns to 3.5 (6+) and carries on at #14. After being off by nearly two full-shares in four straight negative trends (8.5 – 7.9 – 7.2 – 7.0 – 6.7, 6+), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's WUNC notches a +.2 to 6.9 (6+) and advances from fourth to third. Not only is Radio One urban AC WFXC #1 for the third straight month, "Today's R&B and Classic Soul" is +1.9 in five straight improvements (6.8 – 7.2 – 7.5 – 8.1 – 8.2 – 8.7, 6+) and has its highest 6+-share since 8.8 in "Holiday" 2012. Debuting this time last month at #14 with a 2.4 (6+), the stream of Curtis Media Group adult hits WBBB "96.1 BBB, Your Life – Your Music" already disappears from print. Steady in fifth-place, the actual FM signal of "96.1 BBB, Your Life – Your Music" registers its fourth successive increase for an overall gain of +2.1 (4.3 – 4.9 – 6.0 – 6.3 – 6.4, 6+). A positive spike of six-tenths in May halted three consecutive (modest) downward trends that accounted for a six-tenths' loss (4.9 – 4.8 – 4.4 – 4.3, 6+). On the heels of July's -.7, iHeartMedia CHR WDCG "G-105 – Raleigh's #1 Hit Music Station" spirals by another full-share (6.2 – 5.2, 6+) and segues from sixth to eighth. This is the softest 6+-share for "G-105" since "Holiday" 2013's 5.0. Falling by one-half share each are Curtis Media Group classic hits-oldies WKIX "Kix 102.9 – Carolina's Greatest Hits" (4.4, eighth to ninth, 6+) and Radio Training Network contemporary Christian WRTP "HIS Radio" (1.9 – 1.4, #16 to #18, 6+). Until August's -.5, "Kix 102.9" was an overall +1.2 as the result of five progressive trends in succession (3.7 – 4.2 – 4.3 – 4.4 – 4.8 – 4.9, 6+). A -.3 in July ended at six WRTP's consecutive streak of up or flat trends that more than quintupled its 6+-share since "Holiday" 2016 (.4 – .6 – .7 – .7 – .8 – 1.5 – 2.2, 6+). Without an increase for the sixth successive sweep for a combined -2.1 (8.8 – 8.5 – 8.5 – 8.4 – 7.1 – 6.9 – 6.7, 6+) Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary WRAL "Mix 101.5," which was #1 for four straight sweeps before slipping to third in June, drops to fourth-place with its weakest 6+-share since 6.5 in March 2015.
3) Indianapolis – The major August 2017 story in the "Circle City" involves iHeartMedia-owned WFBQ "Q-95 Rocks" which – in addition to boasting its eighth successive improvement for an overall gain of an eye-popping three full- shares (4.6 – 5.3 – 5.6 – 5.8 – 6.0 – 6.4 – 6.7 – 7.0 – 7.6, 6+) – marches from second to first. Two other reasons making this a monumental month for "Q-95" are that 7.6 is its highest-ever (6+) stat and it reaches #1 for the first time in the PPM-era. Down or flat in each of the last five survey periods for a collective -1.6 (7.7 – 7.2 – 6.5 – 6.5 – 6.3 – 6.1, 6+), Cumulus Media classic hits-oldies WJJK answers with a gain of nine-tenths to 7.0 (6+) and cruises from fifth to second. Co-owned WFMS "95.5 The Country Station" continues its rollercoaster ride, which includes being a combined +.8 in May and June; plummeting by -.9 in July; and now registering a +.8 in August (5.9 – 6.5 – 6.7 – 5.8 – 6.6, 6+) to climb from seventh to fifth. Posting a +.8 in August as well and continuing at #8 is Entercom hot AC WNTR "107.9 The Mix – Better Variety for a Better Workday," which dropped one-tenth in July, snapping at five its string of up or flat trends that netted a collective +1.5 (3.5 – 3.7 – 4.0 – 4.4 – 4.4 – 5.0, 6+). As the result of four consecutive up or flat trends, Educational Media Foundation contemporary Christian WQRA "Air 1 Positive Hits" doubles what is now its highest 6+-share since it began appearing in print last December (.8 – .9 – 1.1 – 1.1 – 1.6, #19 to #17, 6+). Both of Indy's CHR stations erode by nine-tenths, including the one WFBQ bumped from the top spot after seven consecutive months there – Entercom's WZPL – which slides to fourth-place (7.7 – 6.8, 6+). At the same time, Radio One's similarly-programmed WNOW "100.9 Radio Now" falls to 3.1 (flat at #13, 6+), halting three consecutive increases which netted seven-tenths (3.3 – 3.5 – 3.6 – 4.0, 6+). Off by nine-tenths as well is WNOW's urban AC cluster-mate WTLC-FM "Indy's R&B Leader," which drops out of the top ten (4.9 – 4.0, #8 to #11, 6+). Following five consecutive down or flat trends that accounted for a -2.8 (7.1 – 6.2 – 5.6 – 5.6 – 4.4 – 4.3, 6+), WTLC-FM gained six-tenths in July.
4) Milwaukee – The market's (6+) country share balloons by +1.8, with the credit nearly equally divided between iHeartMedia-owned WMIL "FM 106.1 Milwaukee's Best Country" (+1.0, 6+) and Scripps' WKTI "94.5 KTI Country" (+.8, 6+). Moreover, both stations extend their existing winning streaks. Specifically, "FM 106.1" is up or flat for the fourth time in a row for a net gain of +1.4 (5.1 – 5.3 – 5.3 – 5.5 – 6.5, 6+) progressing from fifth to second, while WKTI posts its third straight gain for a collective +1.1 (3.7 – 3.8 – 4.0 – 4.8, 6+) and cracks the top ten (#11 to #8). The last time WMIL crossed the six-share threshold (6+) was in July 2016 with a 6.3. Two-tenths behind WMIL and matching the +.8 of WKTI is Entercom hot AC WMYX "99.1 The Mix" (5.5 – 6.3, fifth to third, 6+). This is the highest 6+-stat for "Mix" since last September's 6.5. As a result of five straight positive spikes, Milwaukee Radio Alliance-owned WZTI "Milwaukee's True Oldies Channel" has nearly quadrupled its 6+-share since March (.6 – .7 – 1.0 – 1.1 – 1.9 – 2.2, 6+) and is steady at #16. Without going higher than 1.5 or lower than 1.1 over the course of the last 19 sweeps – which covers March 2016 through August 2017, Milwaukee Public Schools' triple A WYMS "88 Nine" (#15 to #18) has a 6+-line of: 1.2 – 1.2 – 1.3 – 1.3 – 1.4 – 1.5 – 1.4 – 1.4 – 1.3 – 1.4 – 1.3 – 1.4 – 1.4 – 1.2 – 1.1 – 1.2 – 1.4 – 1.4 – 1.3. After sputtering by six-tenths in July (5.5 – 4.9, 6+), Saga Communications' WHQG "102.9 The Hog – Everything That Rocks" recoups all but one-tenth (5.4, +.5, 6+) and continues at #7. Prior to July, "The Hog" posted a 5.5 (6+) in three of the previous four survey periods. On the other hand, urban AC sibling WJMR "Jammin' 98.3 Today's R&B and Old School" freefalls from #5 to #13 by surrendering a whopping -1.5 to 4.0 (6+). WJMR was a combined +1.1 in June and July (4.4 – 5.1 – 5.5, 6+). Taking a significant plunge as well is iHeartMedia urban contemporary WKKV "V-100.7 Milwaukee's Only Hip-Hop and R&B," slipping from second to sixth and noting its weakest 6+-stat since January's 5.7 (7.1 – 5.9, -1.2, 6+). On the heels of returning to double-digits (6+) for the fourth time in the last five sweeps as it did in July, iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WRIT "95.7 Big FM – Milwaukee's Greatest Hits" slips to 9.6 (6+), but is #1 for the 29th consecutive time. Recent "Big" month-to-month moves include +1.7 (October 2015); -.7 (November 2015); +5.6 ("Holiday" 2015); -5.7 (January 2016); +1.3 (February); +1.1 (April); -.6 (May); -1.1 (August); -.6 (September) +1.2 (November); -.5 (December); +2.1 ("Holiday" 2016); -2.4 (January 2017); +2.5 (March); -1.2 (May); +.8 (July); and now -1.1 in August. Slipping by six-tenths each are CHR cluster-mate WRNW "97-3 Now – Milwaukee's #1 For All the Hits" (3.2, #12 to #14, 6+) and Scripps news/talk WTMJ "Radio 620 – Wisconsin's Radio Station" (6.0, third to fifth, 6+). Owing to four straight improvements, "Now" had been up by an overall full-share (2.8 – 3.0 – 3.3 – 3.6 – 3.8, 6+); WTMJ was locked on 6.6 (6+) in June and July.
5) Nashville – Up one-tenth in both June and July (4.7 – 4.8 – 4.9, 6+), Cumulus Media's WWTN "Super Talk 99.7 WTN" busts out a +.8 to 5.7, its strongest 6+-stat since January's 5.8, and advances from ninth to seventh. After regressing six-tenths in July (3.3 – 2.7, 6+), sports talk sibling WGFX bounces back with a one-half share increase to 3.2 (6+) as "104.5 The Zone" remains at #14. In June, WGFX returned in its entirety May's one-half share increase. Prior to May's +.5, "The Zone" plummeted by more than four full-shares in six successive decreases (7.6 – 6.8 – 5.9 – 5.3 – 3.9 – 3.8 – 3.3, 6+). Steady at #3, iHeartMedia urban contemporary sibling WUBT "101.1 The Beat Nashville's Home for Hip-Hop and R&B" improves by four-tenths to 7.0 (6+), curtailing three successive downward moves that accounted for a loss of nine-tenths (7.5 – 7.2 – 7.1 – 6.6, 6+). All three Nashville FM country outlets improve from July and they combine for an overall increase of one full-share. Specifically: In addition to picking up four-tenths, Cumulus Media's WKDF "103.3 Nash FM" enters the top ten (3.9 – 4.3, #11 to #10, 6+); co-owned WSM-FM "95.5 Nash Icon" adds four-tenths as well, but remains at #10 (4.1 – 4.5, 6+); and iHeartMedia's WSIX "The Big 98 – Nashville's #1 for New Country" gains two-tenths and is unchanged at #8 (5.4 – 5.6, 6+). Meanwhile, this is the second straight survey period that Ryman Hospitality Properties classic country WSM-AM is unlisted; "650 AM – The Most Famed Country Music Station in the World" had a 1.8 (#16, 6+) in June. From July 2016 through August 2017, WAY Media contemporary Christian WAYM has consistently been in 1.0 – 1.8 territory (6+). Its current 1.7 (+.6 from July, #18 to #16, 6+) is the highest for "WAY-FM Uplifting-Upbeat-Real" since November's 1.8. By doubling June's gain of six-tenths with a +1.2 in July (7.1 – 8.3, 6+), Midwest Communications' adult hits WCJK escaped a three-way logjam in the runner-up slot and climbed to #1. While it remains on top, "96.3 Jack-FM – Playing What We Want" returns exactly half of July's gain (7.7, -.6, 6+). Prior to a -.7 in May, Nashville's "Jack" was up or flat the previous four months gaining +1.9 (5.3 – 6.9 – 6.9 – 7.2 – 7.2, 6+). On the heels of making a positive spike of nine-tenths, Nashville Public Radio classical WFCL surrenders a whopping -1.5 (2.5 – 1.0, #15 to #18, 6+). July's +.9 increase ended at four its string of down or flat monthlies that generated an overall loss of one-half share (2.1 – 1.9 – 1.6 – 1.6 – 1.6, 6+). Slumping by one-half share each are Cumulus Media urban AC WQQK "92-Q" (5.9, fifth to sixth, 6+), which had been trending 6.4 – 6.5 – 6.4 (6+), and Cromwell Group's WQZQ "Classic Hits 93.3" (1.3 – .8, 6+), exiting the top twenty (#17 to #22).
6) Providence – As the result of five increases in succession (4.8 – 4.9 – 5.0 – 5.2 – 5.3 – 5.7, 6+), iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWBB "B-101" gains a cumulative nine-tenths and advances from sixth to fifth. Locked on 2.9 (6+) in April and May and then on 2.6 (6+) in June and July, Entercom sports talk WVEI upticks to 2.7 ((unchanged at #8, 6+), mirroring what it logged in March. Dropping six-tenths in both May and June (11.0 – 10.4 – 9.8, 6+), Cumulus Media adult contemporary WWLI "Lite Rock 105" bounces back in July and August with a cumulative gain of one full-share (9.8 – 10.0 – 10.8, 6+) and is #1 for the 23rd consecutive ratings period. Having eroded by more than seven full-shares in January to 10.7 (6+), WWLI was a combined -.4 in February and March (10.7 – 10.6 – 10.3, 6+) and then up seven-tenths in April. Down in each of the last three sweeps by an overall -1.5 (9.8 – 9.1 – 8.4 – 8.3, 6+), therefore erasing in its entirety May's +1.5, CHR cluster-mate WPRO-FM "Today's Hit Music" drops from second to third. Immediately before the May ratings period, WPRO-FM had been trending 8.7 – 8.5 – 8.6 – 8.3 (6+); 9.8 was its highest 6+-share since February 2015 (also 9.8). Flat at #7, co-owned news/talk WPRO-AM continues its up/down pattern that it began in February (3.7 – 4.0 – 3.6 – 3.9 – 3.5 – 3.7 – 3.3, 6+) and has lost four-tenths in that timeframe. Elsewhere in the news/talk arena, iHeartMedia's WHJJ "News Radio 920" doubles its 6+-share in four successive up or flat trends (.6 – .6 – 1.0 – 1.0 – 1.2, 6+), but backslides from #11 to #12, while Cumulus Media's WPRV "AM 790 – Talk & Business" improves by an overall four-tenths in four consecutive sweeps without a loss (.3 – .3 – .4 – .5 – .7, 6+), yet slips from #13 to #14. Accounting for these particular ranker drops despite 6+ AQH gains is the addition in print of Red Wolf Broadcasting Spanish tropical WKKB "Latina 100.3," debuting at #11 with a 1.8 (6+). Additionally, that company's WSKP "Good Times – Great Oldies" surfaces in August with a .2 (#16, 6+). Three straight sweeps without a decrease produced a +1.2 for Hall Communications' WCTK (7.2 – 7.6 – 8.4 – 8.4, 6+), but "Cat Country 98.1" drops one-half share to 7.9 and segues from second to fourth (6+). In addition to posting its fourth straight decrease for an overall loss of -1.5 (6.6 – 6.0 – 5.7 – 5.5 – 5.1, 6+), iHeartMedia hot AC WSNE "Coast 93.3" slips from fifth to sixth and has its lowest 6+-share since 4.6 in "Holiday" 2016.
7) Norfolk – No sooner does Saga Communications' WNOR register a gain of six-tenths in July to 7.4, the highest 6+ share to that point in its PPM-history, "FM 99 Rocks" doubles that +.6 with a +1.2 in August to 8.6 (6+), thus setting a new milestone. Even so, WNOR (unchanged at #2) is more than five full-shares behind Entercom urban AC WVKL "Smooth R&B from Yesterday & Today," which follows July's +1.4 with a gain of three-tenths (12.0 – 13.4 – 13.7, 6+) and is #1 for the eighth time in a row, after an earlier tenure of 55 consecutive ratings periods on top. It registers a 6+-share of 11.0 or higher for the 16th time in the last 17 ratings periods. Furthermore, 13.7 is the highest 6+-stat reached by any Norfolk station ever in the PPM-era. Continuing this record-setting theme, we return to the Saga cluster, where classic rock WAFX notches its fourth straight sweep without a loss for an overall +1.2 (5.3 – 5.5 – 5.9 – 5.9 – 6.5, steady at #4, 6+); its current 6.5 is the strongest 6+-share for "106.9 The Fox" in more than seven years (6.6, July 2010). A collective +.9 via three straight improvements (3.6 – 4.0 – 4.4 – 4.5, 6+), Entercom rhythmic CHR WNVZ "Z-104 All The Hits" returns all but two-tenths of that increase (3.8, -.7, 6+) and flips from fifth to sixth. Apparently, "seven" is the key word for hot AC cluster-mate WPTE "94.9 The Point," which carries on in seventh place, but its consecutive string of up or flat trends for an overall increase of +1.4 (2.7 – 2.7 – 2.8 – 2.8 – 3.1 – 3.5 – 3.9 – 4.1, 6+) ends at seven with a -.4 to 3.7 (6+). Co-owned adult contemporary WWDE is down or flat for the fifth straight month and is -1.7 since March (6.0 – 5.3 – 5.1 – 4.3 – 4.3 – 4.3, 6+), however, "2WD" manages to climb from sixth to fifth. While it continues in ninth-place, iHeartMedia rhythmic hot AC WMOV "Movin' 107.7 – The Rhythm of Hampton Roads" has lost one full-share as the result of three straight downward moves (2.8 – 2.7 – 2.1 – 1.8 (6+).
8) Greensboro – Following a July gain of one-half share (8.8 – 9.3, 6+), Entercom adult hits WSMW tacks on eight-tenths to 10.1, enabling "98.7 Simon says We Play Everything" to reach double-digits (6+) for the first time since January (10.3) and cruise from third to second. By replicating July's +.7, co-owned country WPAW "93.1 The Wolf" likewise makes a one-notch ranker move (6.3 – 7.0 – 7.7, fifth to fourth, 6+). "The Wolf" was a cumulative +1.5 in January and February (4.8 – 5.6 – 6.3, 6+); -.7 in March; bounced back with a combined +1.0 in April and May; and lost three-tenths in June. This is the highest 6+-share for Greensboro's "Wolf" since its 9.0 nearly three years ago (September 2014). Six-tenths behind "Wolf" and steady in sixth-place is iHeartMedia's WTQR "New Country Q-104.1" (6.9 – 7.1, +.2, 6+). A July loss of three-tenths by "Q-104.1" pulled the plug on six consecutive up or flat trends that yielded a +2.5 (4.7 – 5.7 – 5.9 – 5.9 – 6.1 – 6.3 – 7.2, 6+). Sandwiched between the two country rivals is iHeartMedia adult contemporary WMAG "99.5 – The Triad's Best Mix," which despite being a combined +1.5 in three straight gains (5.7 – 6.5 – 7.1 – 7.2, 6+) immediately after three straight negative trends that accounted for a -1.1 (6.8 – 6.7 – 5.9 – 5.7, 6+), backslides from fourth to fifth. This is the strongest 6+-stat for WMAG since "Holiday" 2016's 15.2. Over and above achieving double-digits (6+) for the ninth straight sweep and posting a gain of three-tenths to 11.2 (6+), Entercom urban AC WQMG is #1 for the third straight time. An impressive +1.5 in June to 11.6 – its most potent 6+-share in over three years (11.9, March 2014) – "97.1 QMG The Best R&B and Old School" faltered by seven-tenths in July. Up or flat in four consecutive ratings periods accounting for a +1.2 (9.7 – 9.7 – 10.1 – 10.5 – 10.9, 6+), WQMG surrendered six-tenths in March and has occupied the top spot each month this calendar year except April and May. After cobbling together three straight improvements for a combined +1.2 (9.5 – 9.9 – 10.1 – 10.7, 6+), rhythmic CHR sibling WJMH "102 Jamz" follows with four successive losses accounting for a collective -2.1 (10.7 – 10.4 – 10.1 – 9.6 – 8.6, 6+), dipping from second to third. Over the course of the last 14 survey periods (August 2016 – August 2017), "Jamz" has been in double-digits (6+) 10 times, missing out this year in January, February, July, and now in August. Flat at #10, iHeartMedia CHR WMKS "100.3 Kiss FM" has its fourth decrease in succession for an overall loss of -1.5 (4.2 – 3.9 – 3.7 – 3.0 – 2.7, 6+) and registers the lowest 6+-share in its PPM-history.
9) West Palm Beach – Five successive positive spikes by iHeartMedia's WKGR have accounted for an overall +1.7 (4.8 – 5.1 – 5.9 – 6.1 – 6.2 – 6.5, 6+), and "98.7 The Gater – The Palm Beaches' Rock Station" finishes in the runner-up position for the third time in a row. As a result of gaining six-tenths (4.6 – 5.2, 6+), co-owned adult contemporary WOLL "Today's KOOL 105.5" has its best 6+-share since January's 5.9 and marches from fifth to third. Following three successive months without a gain in which it lost more than two full-shares (6.6 – 5.9 – 4.5 – 4.5, 6+), "Today's KOOL 105.5" was a combined +.6 in April and May (4.5 – 4.6 – 5.1, 6+). On the flipside, Alpha Media's similarly-formatted WEAT "Sunny 107.9" erodes by a collective -1.8 in its third straight dip (6.5 – 5.4 – 5.1 – 4.7, 6+) and trades places with WOLL (third to fifth). This is the lowest 6+-share for "Sunny" since its 4.6 in November 2015. The market's other adult contemporary property – JVC Media's WSVU – is without an increase for the fifth time in a row with "South Florida's 95.9 – The Palm" down approximately 50% since March (1.3 – 1.3 – 1.2 – .9 – .7 – .7, #15 to #16, 6+). An overall -1.6 in June and July (5.6 – 5.1 – 4.0, 6+), iHeartMedia CHR WLDI upticks to 4.1 (6+) and remains in eighth-place. Just prior to June, "Wild 95.5 – The Palm Beaches' #1 Hit Music Station" was a collective +1.3 in three straight increases (4.3 – 4.5 – 4.9 – 5.6, 6+). Sibling WJNO "1290 The Palm Beaches' News & Talk" doubles its 6+share from May by registering its third straight improvement (1.6 – 2.8 – 2.9 – 3.2, steady at #9, 6+). Unchanged at #15, Alpha Media's WFTL "News Talk 850" is up two-tenths to .9 (6+), thus pulling the plug on four straight down or flat trends that resulted in a roughly 50% loss of its 6+-share (1.5 – 1.5 – 1.2 – 1.2 – .7, 6+). Winning ways continue for its hot AC cluster-mate WRMF, which not only registers its fourth straight increase for an overall +1.6 (9.3 – 9.4 – 9.5 – 10.4 – 10.9, 6+), "97.9 Variety from the 90s and Now" ranks first for the eighth consecutive month and has its strongest 6+-share since November 2015's 11.3. In advance of the "Holiday" 2016 report, WRMF was #1 the previous five ratings periods. It fell to second in July 2016, after 23 successive sweeps at #1. Off a combined -1.4 the last two ratings periods (5.9 – 5.1 – 4.5, 6+), co-owned WIRK "103.1 – South Florida's Country Music" picks up three-tenths to 4.8 (6+), jumping from seventh to fourth.
10) Jacksonville –No station in any of PPM's 48 electronically-measured markets has a higher (6+) July 2017 – August 2017 increase in excess of the +1.9 by iHeartMedia adult hits WWJK "107.3 The River – We Play Anything" (3.8 – 5.7, 6+), which leaps from tenth to sixth and matches its 5.7 from June 2016. Conversely, the -2.7 by Cox Media Group classic hits-oldies WJGL-FM "96.9 The Eagle" (9.1 – 6.4, 6+) is the largest July 2017 – August 2017 decrease by any station in the 48 PPM-markets. "The Eagle" was down one-half share in July after a +.9 in June. Sputtering by one-half share this time last month, public news/talk WJCT rebounds with a +.7 (2.6 – 3.3, 6+) to climb from #13 to #12. Trending 7.6 – 7.9 – 7.6 – 7.6 – 7.9 (March through July, 6+), Renda Broadcasting adult contemporary WEJZ "96.1 Jacksonville's Official Work Station" drops four-tenths to 7.5, but manages to inch up from fourth to third (6+). On the other hand, Cox Media Group's similarly-formatted WEZI advances by one-half share to 3.2 – its strongest 6+-share since December's 3.4 – yet "Easy 106.5" backslides from #12 to #13. This is its third straight sweep without a decrease (2.6 – 2.6 – 2.7 – 3.2, 6+). Improving by one-half share as well is iHeartMedia gospel WKSL-HD3, which began appearing in print in February and is trending 2.0 – 2.0 – 2.3 – 2.1 – 1.9 – 1.9 – 2.4 (#15 to #14, 6+). Eroding by a combined -1.8 in July and August (12.2 – 11.6 – 10.4, 6+), iHeartMedia-owned WQIK "99.1 – Jacksonville's Country" is nonetheless on top for the eighth straight time. A January +2.1 to 12.8 produced its best-ever (6+) PPM-performance. Continuing on the topic of significant month-to-month fluctuations, the five most recent shifts by urban-rhythmic oldies cluster-mate WSOL "V-101.5" are: -.6 (in April, ending a 6+-sequence of 4.9 – 5.1 – 5.1 – 4.9, 6+); +.8 (May): -.7 (June); a stunning +1.7 (July); and now -.9 to 5.2 (sixth to seventh, 6+). July's 6.1 was its highest 6+-performance since 6.3 in May 2016. Likewise, the rollercoaster ride plays on for Cox Media Group-owned WXXJ "X-102.9 Jacksonville's New Alternative," which was down by one-half share in June; recaptured completely that -.5 in July; and regresses by six-tenths in August (4.0 – 3.5 – 4.0 – 3.4, 6+) to exit the top ten (#9 to #11). Prior to June's -.5, "X-102.9" had been up or flat in each of the last five sweeps netting seven-tenths (3.3 – 3.4 – 3.4 – 3.7 – 3.8 – 4.0, 6+). As noted in the above introduction, the August 2017 survey period covered July 20 – August 16, (obviously) several weeks prior to the arrival and devastating impact of hurricane Irma in Florida (PPM) markets Miami, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, and Jacksonville.
11) Memphis – Following back-to-back increases that produced a gain of one full-share (4.9 – 5.2 – 5.9, 6+), Cumulus Media's WGKX was off by four-tenths in July, but "Kix 106 – Today's Best Country" bounces back with a gain twice the margin of that loss (5.5 – 6.3, +.8, 6+), progressing from seventh to fifth with its highest 6+-stat since February's 6.6. Its format rival – Entercom's WLFP "94.1 The Wolf" – has its third straight increase and is +1.1 in that stretch (2.4 – 3.2 – 3.4 – 3.5, 6+), cracking the top ten (#11 to #10). Posting gains of seven-tenths each are Cumulus Media-owned WXMX "98.1 The Max, Maximum Rock" (4.5, steady at #8, 6+) and iHeartMedia's WEGR "Rock 103 – Memphis Classic Rock" (3.0, #13 to #12, 6+), which was a combined -1.4 in June and July (3.7 – 2.4 – 2.3, 6+). With a December 2016 through June 2017 6+-share consistently between 4.2 and 4.8, "The Max" spiraled by one full-share in July to 3.8, ending three consecutive sweeps without a loss for a modest gain of three-tenths (4.5 – 4.7 – 4.7 – 4.8, 6+). As the result of three successive positive upticks, Entercom adult contemporary WRVR "104.5 The River Continuous Soft Rock" is a cumulative +1.8 (5.7 – 6.0 – 6.9 – 7.5, unchanged at #4, 6+) and notes its best 6+-stat since February's 7.7. Despite gaining one-tenth to 1.0 (6+) to end eight straight down or flat sweeps that accounted for a -1.0 (1.9 – 1.8 – 1.4 – 1.2 – 1.1 – 1.1 – 1.0 – .9 – .9, 6+), iHeartMedia CHR KWNW "101.9 Kiss FM – All The Hits" backslides from #15 to #16. Extremely consistent with its March through August trending (9.1 – 9.3 – 9.3 – 9.4 – 9.4 – 9.3, 6+), Cumulus Media-owned WRBO "103.5 Soul Classics and Today's R&B" marches from second to first. It supplants iHeartMedia urban AC KJMS, which had been #1 the past six survey periods but segues to the runner-up slot. It had on top for ten consecutive monthlies before sliding to #2 in "Holiday" 2016. Off by one full-share in August (10.2 – 9.2, 6+), KJMS curtails seven straight up or flat trends that netted a +1.4 (8.8 – 9.0 – 9.3 – 9.3 – 9.5 – 9.9 10.2, 6+). Prior to July, the last time "V-101" reached double-digits (6+) was September 2016 (10.2, as well). Another winning streak in that iHeartMedia cluster comes to an end as urban contemporary WHRK "K-97 Memphis' Only Hip-Hop and R&B," a collective +1.8 as the result of three straight sweeps without a decrease (6.5 – 7.4 – 7.5 – 8.3 – 8.3, 6+), falters by seven-tenths to 7.6 (6+) but is in third-place for the fifth month in succession. Losing one-half share each are Entercom hot AC WMC-FM "FM 100 – Today's Best Mix," down or flat for the third straight time for an overall -1.3 (7.0 – 6.2- 6.2 – 5.7, fifth to seventh, 6+), and Cumulus Media urban-rhythmic oldies WKIM "98.9 The Vibe – Classic Hip-Hop," which drops out of the top ten (3.6 – 3.1, #9 to #11, 6+).
12) Hartford – Rebounding from July's one-half share loss with a gain nearly twice that amount Connoisseur Media-owned WDRC-FM "102.9 The Whale Hartford's Classic Rock" advances from seventh to sixth (5.7 – 5.2 – 6.1, +.9, 6+). Whereas August's 6.1 is the highest 6+-share for "The Whale" since December 2015's 6.8, July's 5.2 was its lowest since February's 4.9. Climbing from sixth to fifth and matching June 2016's 6.5, CBS Radio CHR WKSS "Kiss 95.7 All The Hits" is a combined +.8 in July and August (5.7 – 6.4 – 6.5, 6+). Up three-tenths (9.9 – 10.2, 6+), adult contemporary cluster-mate WRCH "Lite 100.5" is the market pacesetter for the 12th successive ratings period. Prior to July, it had been in double-digits (6+) eight times in the previous nine sweeps. "Lite" was up by a cumulative nine-tenths in February and March (10.2 – 10.5 – 11.1, 6+), but then down by an overall -1.4 in April and May (11.1 – 10.0 – 9.7, 6+). Its online stream, however, which scored a .5 in each of the last four sweeps and was #14 in July (6+) disappears from print. Co-owned hot AC WTIC-FM dips by four- tenths and slips from second to third (8.3 – 7.9, 6+); its stream is trending .1 – .2 – .2 – .2 – (#16 to #15). Faltering by seven-tenths is co-owned news/talk WTIC-AM (eighth to ninth), posting its seventh straight decrease. Moreover, its 6+-share has been carved exactly in half since January (8.8 – 8.3 – 8.1 – 7.3 – 6.9 – 6.7 – 5.1 – 4.4, 6+) and WTIC-AM has the softest 6+-share in its PPM-history. Off by seven-tenths as well is iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WHCN "105.9 The River" (5.8, fifth to seventh, 6+), which had been within 6.1 – 6.5 territory in each of the last six sweeps (6.3 – 6.2 – 6.5 – 6.4 – 6.1 – 6.5, 6+). The last time "The River" fell below a six-share (6+) was February 2015 (5.6). After gaining one full-share in June and then dropping one-half share in July (7.8 – 8.8 – 8.3, 6+), iHeartMedia-owned WWYZ "92-5 Connecticut's Country Music" is flat at 8.3 and carries on in the runner-up slot. Without an increase for the fourth time in succession, Red Wolf Spanish tropical WMRQ-HD2 is an overall -1.2 (2.7 – 1.9 – 1.5 – 1.5 – 1.5, #11 to #12, 6+).
TALKERS | March 1, 2017
Nielsen: News/Talk Grabs Highest Millennial Ratings in Five Years. Radio ratings giant Nielsen Audio presents some data from the January 2017 PPM survey that indicate the news/talk format (more on that to follow) registered its best numbers in the 18-39 demographic since November of 2012. Nielsen reports that AQH share in the demo was 4.9% in the January survey. That beats January 2016's 4.1%, and as you can see in the accompanying graphic, it's easily the best in the last seven January surveys. Nielsen writes, "Much has been said about resetting norms in the political sphere, but Nielsen's unique insight into total audience behavior across a variety of platforms allows for more macro trends to emerge. When it comes to media consumption, and in this particular case, radio listening, 2017 could turn out to be a year where traditional patterns and results don't repeat in the ways we've seen in the past." One caveat to consider here is that, for Nielsen, the news/talk format in the PPM markets also includes some 50 public radio NPR affiliates, a factor that likely heightens the number of Millennial listeners who may identify themselves as progressive or liberal. Read the whole report here.
PPM Analysis: All-News. TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian takes a look at the performances of all-news stations based on data from the January 2017 PPM survey from Nielsen Audio. As Kinosian notes, the end of the holiday season (and the accompanying all-Christmas music bonanza for some music formats) and the anticipation of a new presidential administration – and a highly controversial one at that – made for positive ratings results for most of America's all-news radio stations. According to Nielsen's data, three stations ranked #1 in their respective markets (6+) – WBBM-AM, Chicago; WWJ, Detroit; and KFBK, Sacramento. Additionally, four stations ranked #2 in their markets. See which stations they were, plus all the rest of the comparative data here.
Talk Radio Can Learn from Trump. Nationally syndicated talk show host Phil Valentine says, in a piece written for TALKERS magazine, that talk radio can learn some valuable lessons from President Donald Trump. No, it's not a lesson in politics, but a lesson in entertainment value. Valentine writes, "I will admit that I was never a big fan of Donald Trump dating back to the '80s. Like many, I found him cocky and obnoxious. After he announced his candidacy, I quickly realized he had mastered the art of entertainment. And, let's face it, as much as we'd like to elevate our format to something more noble, we're in the entertainment business. That doesn't mean we can't produce meaningful, insightful, and provocative shows, but if it's not entertaining we're simply talking to ourselves." Read Valentine's entire piece here.
Drew Olson to Host Midday Show on WOKY, Milwaukee. Brew City sports media figure Drew Olson is taking over the midday show at iHeartMedia's sports talk WOKY "The Big 920," effective today (3/1). Olson – a former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel sports reporter and former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America – has been with WOKY since August of last year, serving as co-host of the afternoon drive Mike Heller show. Olson takes over the 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm show from Mitch Nelles (who transitions to a sales role for the iHM cluster) and will continue to co-host with Heller. The station says Olson's show will feature regular guest appearances from OnMilwaukee.com writers and Olson's longtime friends, including Milwaukee Journal Sentinel baseball writer Tom Haudricourt and Fox Sports Wisconsin commentator Bill Schroeder. Prior to joining WOKY, Olson spent 12 years with Good Karma's crosstown sports talker WAUK "ESPN Milwaukee."
Beasley Media Group Names Kalinowski EVP of Digital. Named to this new, corporate position for Beasley Media Group is Brian Kalinowski. The company says that he'll be based at its Charlotte offices. Prior to joining Beasley as executive vice president of digital, Kalinowski was leading the digital strategy firm XMark Consulting that he founded in 2015. Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley states, "Brian's track record for growing and developing profitable businesses within the digital landscape make him the ideal person for this new role. As we expand Beasley's national reach, a progressive digital strategy will be imperative for our company. We are confident Brian will lead that charge."
Fisher to Remain with Entercom – At Least for a While. Last fall, Entercom announced that company chief financial officer Steve Fisher would be leaving the company when his contract expired on February 28, 2017. Now, given the amount of work that's popped up due to the merger with CBS RADIO, Fisher will remain with the company for a while, maybe as long as the end of this year. The company announces that Fisher will remain CFO through April at a salary of $55,344 per month. After that he'll assist CEO David Field with transitional services and be paid $36,111 per month. He'll also be eligible for a bonus of up to $650,000 for services rendered this year.
New Cannabis Show Airing on Biz Talk Radio. Radio pro and health and consumer advocate Frankie Boyer is now hosting "Cannabis Talk A to Z" Fridays at 11:00 am ET on Biz Talk Radio. Boyer says the program "pioneers the science-driven landscape of the emerging cannabis industry featuring medical, legal and educational professionals, along with practical and published expert research on the health benefits of dietary phytocannabinoids. In addition, the show includes CEOs, cannabis investors, growers, and more." Boyer is also host of her eponymous talk show on Biz Talk Radio Network and host of the "Frankie Boyer Health Show" on WCRN, Worcester, Massachusetts. She says, "I created this show to address the dramatic growth in the cannabis industry since some form of legalization has taken place in over 40 US states. As awareness grows, the old stigmas associated with cannabis are fading. My objective is to completely lift the veil and to inform, entertain and educate. I see myself as a responsible advocate for both the industry and its new consumers."
TALKERS News Notes. Joining CBS Radio News is Bill Rehkopf, who'll serve as a correspondent based in Washington, DC. His duties will include anchoring CBS Radio newscasts and special reports, as well as reporting on Washington newsmakers. Rehkopf was most recently with The Hill. Prior to that he was a news anchor and political reporter at WNEW-FM in Baltimore/DC and an anchor and talk host at KDKA, Pittsburgh…..Former Chicago Blackhawks player Brent Sopel is joining Tribune's WGN, Chicago as a hockey analyst and show host. The station says he'll appear on the weekend sports show "The Beat," with hosts Mark Carman, Adam Hoge and Jarrett Payton. He'll also contribute to the station's weekday shows. WGN VP of programming and content Todd Manley says, "With Brent Sopel joining our sports conversation, we can ramp up for more expanded Blackhawks coverage. As a mentor to some of today's biggest stars, Brent brings a depth of knowledge in the past, present, and future of this great game."…..It appears that Cumulus Media may have taken sports talk KFNZ-AM, Salt Lake City dark. The station ceased broadcasting yesterday (2/28) and as yet there has been no filing for Special Temporary Authority with the FCC, however the company has 10 days to file such a request.
Trump Congress Address, Future of the Affordable Care Act, Trump Blames Obama for Leaks, Rise in Colorectal Cancers in Young Americans, Uber PR Troubles, Kellyanne Conway WH Photo Flap, Obamas Ink Book Deal, and NBA/NHL Action Among Top News/Talk Stories Yesterday (2/28). The anticipation of and coverage of Tuesday evening's address to Congress by President Donald Trump; debate over the fate of the Affordable Care Act; Trump blames former President Barack Obama for leaks from government agencies to the press; the report of the stunning rise in colorectal cancers among Americans in their 20s and 30s; Uber's public relations troubles stemming from allegations of systemic sexual harassment within the company and video of CEO Travis Kalanick arguing with one of his drivers; the flap over an Oval Office photo of Kellyanne Conway sitting with her feet on the couch; the Obama's sign book deals with Penguin Random House; and NBA and NHL action were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
A Podcast Tribute to Alan Colmes. TALKERS founder Michael Harrison produces and hosts a special installment of his weekly PodcastOne hit series "Up Close and Far Out," paying tribute to FOX News radio and TV personality Alan Colmes. Colmes, a multi-talented broadcaster whose half-century career intersected popular culture and impacted broadcast media at several historical junctures, died last week at the age of 66 after battling a brief illness. Harrison opens the 50-minute podcast with a deeply personal eulogy to his friend and colleague whom he met when they were students at Hofstra University and weekend DJs on WGSM, Huntington, Long Island. It is followed by a 2015 segment from the first installment of an experimental show about human consciousness titled "Healed Planet" that Colmes hosted and on which Michael Harrison guested on TalkersRadio – a workshop/lab for professional broadcasters to develop new programming concepts outside the box of traditional talk radio. Although Colmes is famous for his work on Fox as a progressive political media voice, his personal background and interests stretched way beyond that playing field to include comedy, music, philosophy and the farthest boundaries of science. His interest in human consciousness and metaphysics are amply on display (as are Harrison's) in this fascinatingly candid conversation between two old friends throwing programming restrictions to the wind. That is followed by a dialogue between Harrison and TALKERS managing editor and noted radio historian Mike Kinosian analyzing the unique role Colmes played while at Fox as one of talk media's rare progressives – a position that put him in the cross-hairs of critics in both the conservative and liberal camps. To listen to this podcast in its entirety, please click here or click on the "Up Close and Far Out" player box located in the right-hand column on every page of Talkers.com.
Broadcasters Foundation Raises $280,000 at Golden Mike 2017. At Monday evening's 2017 Golden Mike Award ceremony at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, $280,000 was raised to help the Broadcasters Foundation of America assist broadcasters in need. At the event, Meredith Broadcasting Group president and CEO Paul Karpowicz was presented with the Golden Mike Award. More than 250 radio and television executives attended the black-tie gala. Pictured above are (from l-r): retired president of Cox Media Group Bill Hoffman (who received the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award), singer-songwriter Andy Grammer (who performed at the event), and Karpowicz. Photo: Wendy Moger-Bross
Music Radio News and Career Moves. It was an apparently very close call for the crew of Cumulus Media's syndicated "America's Morning Show" as you can see by the remains of the car in which they were traveling at right. On Monday, personalities Ty Bentli, Kelly Ford, Chuck Wicks and producer Glenn Johnson were driving from an appearance at an affiliate station in Columbus, Mississippi to New Orleans where they were to serve as grand marshals for a Mardi Gras parade when their vehicle hit water during heavy rains, hydroplaned and flipped twice. Fortunately, it appears all will be well. Bentli, Ford and Johnson were treated and released and Wicks was kept overnight for "additional observation" at the hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi…..The on-air lineup at iHeartMedia's hip hop WJMN, Boston "JAM'N 94.5" sees some changes. With the departure of longtime night jock Geespin, DJ Pup Dawg takes over the evening show. Premiere Networks' "The Breakfast Club" is the morning show, Maverick moves from afternoon drive to middays, and Ashlee jumps from mornings to afternoon drive…..Phil Rossi joins Equity Communications-owned CHR WAYV, Atlantic City to host the 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm show.


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The 'madman' who refused to do as he was told.
Not for the first time I'm struck by how frequently the police courts of the metropolis (the forerunners of modern magistrates courts) prosecuted individuals who exhibited clear sign of mental ill health. Victorian society not only lacked the resources to care for the mentally ill, they also had a much less well-developed understanding of them.
As a result the 'mad' and 'insane' were locked up in institutions like Bedlam (which gives us a popular term for chaos), small private asylums, or, later in the century, larger public ones such as Colney Hatch. The treatment individuals received in such institutions varied but it very far from being 'caring'.
This was probably the sort of place that John Hassalt ended up in after his brush with Mr Laing, the sitting magistrate at Hatton Garden, in May 1837. At the start of Victoria's reign John may have been sent to Hanwell in Middlesex, which opened in May 1831. But he might equally simply have been housed in one of the capital's many workhouses, especially if he was poor. There he would have had virtually nothing that might be described today as 'specialist mental health care'.
So what had John Hassalt done to earn his appearance in court and a possible relocation to an asylum or workhouse?
John was a bricklayer – or so he was described in court – and he was charged, by the churchwarden of St. John's in Holloway, with 'having disturbed the congregation in church on Sunday'.
Mr Povey, the churchwarden, explained that on that morning he'd entered the church just as the curate was reading prayers. Hassalt had approached the pulpit and was about to enter it and take over the service when Povey and several other parishioners seized him and led him away. It was not the first time John had tried to interrupt proceedings he added, but enough was clearly enough for the exasperated churchman.
Apparently all John Hassalt wanted to do was 'expound the holy truths of religion' to the gathered audience. When questioned by the magistrate he said nothing other than this in defence and clearly thought he was entitled to do just that. He had written to the curate to express his wish and determination to preach and thought that would or should suffice as explanation.
Povey piped up to say that Hassalt was clearly 'touched in his intellect' (in other words he was 'mad').
'No, I am right enough' countered the bricklayer.
'his notions of religion could not be very correct or he would not disturb a Minister of the Gospel in the performance of his duty'. He must promise not to do so again.
Hassalt would make no such promise. Indeed he solemnly swore notto! At this the magistrate lectured him on his conduct at some length and warned that if he was brought before him again he would be forced to send him to prison.
I doubt that would have done much good – the warning or a prison sentence – because Hassalt was convinced of the rightness of his beliefs. I fear the only logical outcome of this was likely to be his future confinement, not to a prison, but a mental hospital, either on the command of the state or at the expense of his family, if he had any.
At some point in the late 1830s a new monster appeared in the public consciousness. A humanoid figure with glowing eyes, that breathed fire and leap over walls attacked and frightened women across the capital. The fearsome creature – dubbed 'Spring Heeled Jack' – disappeared almost as quickly as it arrived, leaving the police baffled and the public in terror.
In February 1838 Lucy Scales and her sister were terrified by 'Jack' as they walked home in Limehouse. The cloaked monster shot 'a quantity of blue flame' into a face, temporarily blinding her and bringing on what sound like epileptic fits for several hours.
In Kentish Town in March 1838 PC Markham (S24) was walking his beat one Saturday evening when he screams and shouts ahead of him. Suddenly he saw 'women and children running in all directions, screaming out "Here's Spring-heel'd Jack'.
The constable drew his 'staff' (his truncheon) gathered his wits and courage and set off to confront the demon. Several women who had run to the policeman for safety pointed at a man in the street as the 'terror of London' in person.
'Perceiving that a sort of blue froth was at his mouth, and his features were not altogether natural, [PC Markham] went up to him, and seizing him by the collar, dragged him to a butcher's shop, by the light of which he discovered that he wore a mask, embellished at the mouth with blue glazed paper'.
The brave constable grabbed his man by the collar and frog-marched him off to the nearest police station. The next morning the monster, who went by the name of Daniel Granville, was set in the dock at Marylebone Police Court. He cut a strange and sorry figure: 'a simple-looking fellow, with a most bewitching obliquity of vision' as the paper described him. Granville apologised for frightening the public and said it was never his intention. The magistrate dismissed him with a warning, presumably as a sad rather than bad individual who was trading on the publicity that the real 'devil' had generated.
Sightings of Spring Heeled Jack multiplied across the 1830s and into the 1840s, and the phenomenon spread beyond the capital. Jack was spotted in Brighton later in 1838 and by the 1840s had traveled to East Anglia and Northampton Jack became a feature of contemporary popular culture – headlining in several penny dreadfuls and a number of plays and melodramas. 'Jack' eventually passed into myth (if he even existed at all) and by the 1950s was appearing in popular comics as a sort of dark vigilante, a caped anti-hero rather similar to Gotham's Batman.
No one has ever been formally identified at the culprit and the reality may be that there were several 'Jacks'. For me it is an example of how a growing urban populace retained some of the folk beliefs and 'monsters' from their rural past and merged them with the threats posed by the modern city environment. 'Spring Heel'd Jack' was embodiment then of the fears of the City at the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign just as 'Jack the Ripper' was to become symbolic of urban degradation towards its end.
The newspapers did report the comings and goings at the Police Court almost from their inception in 1792 but the early reports are fewer, less detailed, and harder to find with a simple keyword search. Gradually the papers seem to have settled on a heading of 'police intelligence' by the later 1820s but before that its use is somewhat sporadic.
The press also appear to have been working out exactly what to record (the London Police Courts heard hundreds of cases each week between them, so the reporters couldn't include everything). By mid century this had settled into a pattern where the usual types of hearing (assault and petty theft, fraud and embezzlement, drunkenness and disorderly behavior) were augmented by 'human interest' stories (pleas for protection, abject poverty, attempted suicides), or the humorous, funny, or just plain bizarre.
At Hatton Garden William Grant was brought up accused of burgling the home of Joseph Fisher, a tobacconist. Fisher prosecuted the thief himself and alleged that he, and other not yet in custody, had stolen 'upwards of £100 in bank notes and cash' from his 'counting-house'. The justice remanded Grant for further examination.
John Davies was charged at Queen's Square Police court with robbing the premises of Robert Smith who ran the Nag's Head public house in Knightsbridge (which is still trading 200 years later ). The accused supposedly stole a 'looking glass' (a mirror) and was committed for trial. Neither Davies nor Grant are recorded as having trials at the Old Bailey so the prosecutions may have collapsed or perhaps they were acquitted and the cases not written up for the Proceedings.
Mary Johnston was not as lucky as these two however. She also appeared at Queen's Square on a charge of burglary. She had entered the property of a blind woman named Eliza Bond, at 10 at night. This was quite unusual; female thieves rarely committed burglary, preferring to act with others as conspirators or to steal from homes or shops during the day, when they might pass as servants on errands.
Mary was tried at the Old Bailey on the 15 January and convicted by the jury. She was sentenced to death but recommended to mercy. She was 25 years old and pleaded 'distress'. I can't find Mary amongst those convicts transported to Australia in 1817 and she certainly wasn't executed either so she, like so many 'ordinary' working-class people, disappears from the public record after her brief appearances in 1817.
Over at Bow Street one man (William Brennau) was committed for trial for stealing lead from the roof of a house belong to a law stationer in Chancery Lane (but this led to no trial at Old Bailey).
Finally, William Crowder was set before the magistrate accused of conspiring with others to burgle a warehouse in Bucklesbury (in the City of London). Crowder was clearly a man of means and the magistrate must have believed his claims of innocence because despite the man having only recently returned from a trip to France, he set him at liberty on his solicitor promising to appear for him if charges were presented at a later date.
Given that only one of these London hearings resulted in a trial at the Old Bailey it helps demonstrate that previous (and future) studies of crime and punishment which rely overmuch on the records of the Central Criminal Court should be treated with some caution at least. Much more 'crime' came before the summary courts in London and elsewhere (as I argue in my first book).
Charity, mendacity and malingering; what are we to do about poverty and begging?
Do you give money to beggars in the street? Or buy the Big Issue? Or do you walk on by thinking that by 'helping' them with money you are doing more harm than good (as we are often told). Perhaps you pop into the nearest coffee shop and purchase them a hot drink and a sandwich?
We all have our opinions about poverty and begging and often we react emotionally to the person we see. I was particularly struck by the number of beggars I saw in Venice last summer, amidst the crowds of wealthy sightseers gazing at canal views and wearing designer clobber while old women in layers of rags held out their hands or a cup for change.
I have a problematic relationship with beggars; sometimes I give them money, other times I chat to them, but most of the time I think its not my problem, that is is what the state is there for. I'm not comfortable with this and mostly I just feel impotent.
It is often said that there are professional beggars, or shammers that trick us into feeling sorry for them when actually they 'earn' plenty of money from begging and choose this form of malingering over actual work. I imagine its true for one in a hundred but hardly widespread.
I suspect the same conflicting emotions faced our Victorian ancestors. In the 1800s charity was a way for upper and middle-class women to find a public role in society. The prevailing patriarchal ideology meant that they were unable to work or pursue a career as they are today and confined to running the household and directing the care and education of their children they must have craved something else.
Lady Richardson was one such well-heeled Victorian lady. From her fashionable London home at 42 Bedford Square she played a role in helping 'deserving cases' like Jane Alexander and Maria Bogice.
The society gives meals and money, supplies mill and other work to applicants, investigates begging-letter cases, and apprehends vagrants and impostors. Each meal consists of ten ounces of bread, and one pint of good soup, or a quarter of a pound of cheese. The affairs of the Society are administered by a Board of forty-eight managers. The Mendicity Society's tickets, given to a street beggar, will procure for him, if really necessitous, food and work. They are a touch-stone to impostures: the beggar by profession throws them aside.
In January 1837 Sir John had passed a letter on to his wife which purported to be a request for help from one Maria Bogice. It was delivered to the house in Bedford Square by Jane Alexander.
Lady Richardson was at once suspicious. She had already 'relieved' (in the other words, helped) Maria by donating to her daughter some clothes so she would be able 'to take a position' (as a servant or shop girl most likely). So she thought it odd that she would write her a begging letter so soon afterwards.
When challenged about this Jane suggested that it was probably a mistake and went to leave. But Lady Richardson added it was a 'very wilful and wicked' mistake if mistake it was and decided to look into the matter. She referred the letter to the Mendicity Society for their thoughts.
When Mr Kynvett replied that Jane Alexander was well known to them and that she had been concocting letters like this since 1834 (using a variety of names) the case was sent to the summary courts.
Jane appeared at Hatton Garden Police Court charged with attempting to 'practice a gross imposition' on Sir John* and Lady Richardson. Jane admitted her guilt but 'begged hard for forgiveness', she had acted, she said, out of extreme distress.
'There are so many frauds committed in this way upon individuals who are anxious to do good that it is difficult to tell whether you are helping a needy person or one who gains his or her living by obtaining sums from the benevolent'.
Poor Lady Richardson, while she had to return to her town house in Bedford Square (below) to lick her wounds over a dinner prepared for her and her family by a staff of cooks and servants, Jane Alexander had the luxury of being sent to prison for 21 days to reflect on her 'crime' of being poor. Her children were removed from her and sent to the workhouse.
Ian Duncan Smith would presumably have wept buckets.
*Sir John Richardson was familiar with the legal system. He was a judge at the Court of Common Pleas in the 1830s.
Thomas C. Cook was an American. In fact he described himself as a "a missionary from America for the abolition of slavery". This was a noble purpose so one wonders why it had landed him at the bar of the Union Hall Police Court in November 1839.
Britain had abolished the slave trade in 1807 and thereafter the Royal Navy intercepted slaving vessels and policed the now illegal trade. In 1834 slavery itself was formally abolished in all of Britain's colonies and territories, and hundreds of thousands of slaves were freed. So by 1839 slavery had been abolished in Britain and its empire yet it persisted in the United States. Within a few decades the defenders of slavery would find themselves engaged in a bitter civil war that left America divided and millions thousands dead or wounded.
Cook had come over to either lend his support to the opponents of slavery or to learn from them so he could continue to campaign against the practice in the US. Sadly its not really clear what his position was because his appearance in court suggests he was something of a charlatan.
The landlord of a pub in Camberwell (The Perseverance) brought Cook to court to answer a charge of not paying for his drunks and dinner. Richard Petch told the Union Hall magistrate that Cook had entered his establishment and ordered a rump steak with oyster sauce. Having enjoyed his meal he supped on beer and smoked a cigar, while the the public bar filled up.
He soon engaged the locals in conversation and got involved in a long argument on 'theological matters' which , at some point, he then declared himself the winner of. He drank heavily and told anyone who would listen that he was an American recently arrived in London to 'lend the aid of his talents to the abolition of slavery'.
As he became louder Mr Petch suggested he had drunk enough and might like to settle his bill and leave. At this the missionary replied that 'he had no cash on him' but that he was promised some money by the Lord mayor of London. He promised to pay what he owed just as soon at his lordship settled with him. Petch was not inclined to wait on such a nebulous promise however and demanded payment; when that was refused he called for the police and Cook was taken into custody.
The magistrate asked him where he lived and how he maintained himself. 'I have no home', Cook replied, 'I go about from place to place and sleep at those places that suit my convenience'. He added that, 'I have been driven to great extremities since I landed on British shores, and my funds are all expended'.
When the justice admonished him for living way beyond his means and at others' expense Cook claimed that he had come over with a manuscript to publish but had not the funds to do so. He had presumably intended (or hoped) that he could live off the proceeds of his polemic writing.
A police inspector testified that Cook had been seen going from place to place behaving in a similar manner, eating and drinking and claiming to be destitute at the end or promising to pay later when in a better situation. In legal terms it turned on whether Cook at wilfully committed fraud, in making the landlord believe he had the funds when he did not. In the end the magistrate (Mr Jeremy) gave the American the benefit of the doubt and possibly did so because Cook promised to endeavour to return to the US as soon as possible if he was released.
However, Mr Jeremy warned him that he came before him again for a similar action he would prosecute him under the Vagrancy Laws and he would face gaol. He advised the landlord to pursue a civil claim for the loss of payment.