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Editor-in-Chief
Don Anthony
Location, Location, Location
In case you haven’t heard, Talentmaster’s 21st Annual Morning
Show Boot Camp’s is now set for July 30th - Aug. 1st 2009 at
Nashville’s luxurious Renaissance Hotel. There are a number of
reasons we chose this popular convention site, but economics was
very much on our minds for next year. With Nashville’s help, next
year’s Morning Show Boot Camp should be more affordable to
attend than ever.
Great Rooms For Less - Morning Show Boot Camp has always
taken pride in presenting its events in hotels befitting radio’s finest.
Next year won’t be an exception. This newly remodeled, 4-DiamondRated Renaissance is not only beautiful, but is offering our attendees
a single or double room rate at $30 less a night than offered in the
last three events.
Associate Editors
Patti Nardiello
Matt Spedale
Contributing Writers
Johnny Vega
Paige Nienaber
Dave Ryan
Ron Chase
Food and Fun For Less, Too - Having compared costs to a number
of other possible venues, from room-service to the bar (it’s my job,
guys), I have no doubt you’re going to save a ton here as well. Plus,
The Renaissance is located in the heart of downtown Nashville,
within walking distance to dozens of restaurants, cafes and night
spots. I doubt you’ll need a cab beyond to and from the airport.
Eric the Web Gangsta
Danny Czekalinski
Eric Rowe
Dewey Wright
Design / Layout
Don Spedale
Proofing/Research
In-City Travel & Parking Amazingly Low - You know what
downtown parking cost in major cities, right? Would you believe $6
a day across the street from the Renaissance?* To and from the
airport not shabby either. There’s a shuttle for around $20 round-trip
or a one-way cab for around $25. *cost as of Nov. ‘08
Patti Nardiello
Cole Spedale
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Lots of Time To Shop For Great Airline Deals - When people ask
how much to budget for Boot Camp, air travel is one variable we
can’t predict. However with Nashville providing a hub for Southwest
Airlines, you can bet this is a good place to start. Plus, if gas prices
continue to stay low, it’s likely you’ll see some great deals for
travelers after the holidays.
We’re Doing Our Part Too - Beginning now, there will be FIVE
ways to SAVE HUGE between now and ‘Boot Camp. In fact, take
advantage of our “Super Early Saver” by registering before 12/31/08
and SAVE $150 on an individual registration! For all the latest
information and updates, bookmark now at
ww.morningshowbootcamp.com
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Appearing a week before the
election on nationallysyndicated morning radio
show Kidd Kraddick in the
Morning, Senator and
Democratic Presidential
nominee Barack Obama
talked about more personal
things than politics. Kraddick
asked the Senator “Could you
put a jungle gym in the front
yard on Pennsylvania
Avenue?” Senator Obama
commented it would be fun.
When asked what he could
bring into the White House
he replied “I’m going to have
to do some research on that.
I don’t think I‘m allowed to
put up the leopard skin wall
paper. I think people might
draw the line on that.
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Brother Wease returned to the airwaves this month in
Rochester following year-long non-compete sit-out. Prior
to his return, he announced his cast. They include: Lilly from
the "Ron and Fez" show, with their best wishes. Comedian
Jaime Lissow off the road. Producer Anthony who’s worked
with several high-profile shows, including "George Wallace"
who gave him high praise and sealed the deal • Former
WXLO/Worcester morning ace Chris Zito joins with Karen Blake for mornings at Oldies
103.3/Boston • This month the cut caravan found its way to The Motor City where a couple of
the Detroit's most popular personalities, Jim Johnson and Lynne Woodison (JJ & Lynne in the
Morning) show exited WCSX • 96 Rock's "Two Angry
Guys" morning show cuts co-host Richard Skinner. Joining
from PMD is PD Michael "Fin" Walker where he joins
the remaining angry guy Tom Gamble • Q105 Tampa's
Mason-Dixon Concentrates On Mornings as he hands over
PD reigns to WOMC's Scott Walker • Steve Kelly (no
relation to... well, you know) joins The Krater 96 Morning
Show/Honolulu where he'll partner with Sista Sherry Clifton
• No, this wasn't a budget cut, but popular morning host
Dana DiDonato (shown left) exits WBLI/Long Island to
explore other options • Sad to report, WREC/Memphis
morning host Craig Robbins dies from a heart attack this
while he was driving - Also, Doc Hollidae, who jocked for
both WALX & WDXX in Selma Alabama died from a heart
attack as well • Something Fishy In Milwaukee as legendary
calls WKTI officially become "The Lake." In the wake of
the transition to a more adult-leaning format, Morning Co-Host AJ exits the morning show.
Mathew Blades and Erin Austin remain • Changes At WERQ/Baltimore: Top rated 9-year
host Marc Clarke and his producer Sonjay exit The Big Phat Morning Show to make way for
syndicated The Rickey Smiley Show • As we've hinted for weeks, Philly Native and former
child star Danny Bonaduce officially returned home to
mornings at WYSP/Philly for mornings • Ric & Lisa join
955.5 The Hawk/Columbus OH for mornings. They follow
Wolf who moves to afternoons • Holy Schmoly, Another
Hire! Longtime morning host Angi Taylor (shown right)
joins Drex to co-host at 103.5 Kiss FM/ Chicago. She
formerly held similar positions at WIOQ/Philly and
KDWB/Minneapolis • Zakk Tyler and partner Jane
Monzures have left WZGC/"Dave-FM/Atlanta.
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OCTOBER 2008
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