The Listen Local Show

By Joe Nelson
   Cathryn Beeks will debut her show Thursday at 8PM. Cathryn can now be heard on KNSJ 89.1.

   For more info, please visit HERE

Congratulations!

-Joe

February 2015 SanDiegoRadio Spotlight

By Joe Nelson

The February 2015 edition of the SanDiegoRadio Spotlight features Kalie, from 91X!

Joe: What is your current position? 

Kalie: I am on air at 91X doing the overnights and weekends.

Joe: How are things with you right now? Life, work….. 

Kalie: Life is busy, but great! Working late nights allows me to go on day adventures and never stop exploring San Diego.

Joe: San Diego… What is your favorite place to visit? 

Kalie: Ooooo that is a tough one…. can I just say, the ocean? If I am by the water, I am a happy gal. Can’t go wrong with a Torrey Pines hike, cruising around OB or the harbor.

Joe: Is your job still as exciting like it was day one? 

Kalie: Yes, but in very different ways! When I first started as an intern, I would get giddy every time I stepped inside the building. I never knew who I was going to see or meet. Being from San Diego, It was just crazy being in the same building as people I grew up listening too. 

These days, I am still in awe and get giddy when I go to work at such a legendary station. It’s a dream come true, really!

Joe: Where is your favorite place to go out and eat? 

Kalie: How about places?? Can’t go wrong with Bueno Forchetta in South Park and Juniper & Ivy in Little Italy. If you just want a good drink, I love Seven Grand! that place is like the Beauty and the Beast library for whiskey!

Joe: What are some facts about you that maybe no one knows, but could be interesting? 

Kalie: A lot of people don’t know that I am a twin. Yes, there are two of me… Dun Dun Dunnnn! I also LOVE Sloths and can’t loose in a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors…seriously, it’s true.  

Joe: How do you view radio now, compared to the past, then looking to the future? 

Kalie: Since I am the youngest on air personality at 91X, my co-workers would probably laugh if I tried explaining how radio used to be back in the day. They like to joke around about how I wasn’t even in the womb when 91X started in 1983. So, let’s talk where It is now and how the future will probably look… We interact with listeners in a different way using social media forums and texting. People don’t like to talk on the phone as much, texting is another way listeners get to win prizes and communicate with us. The online and texting interaction is only going to continue to grow!

Joe: How vital is the connection between an on-air personality and the listener? 

Kalie: It’s HUGE, I think it’s what helps set you apart. It makes it more personable and helps you really get to know your audience. What they like or don’t like!

Joe: What is your favorite movie? 

Kalie: It changes all the time, but I will always love Austin Powers.. ‘Are those sharks with laser beams attached to their heads?’

Joe: With Social Media being so prevalent, tell me the advantages of using FB, Instagram, Twitter to connect with your listeners

Kalie: Social media forums have turned into an extra phone line in a way. Listeners don’t call as much, it’s how you communicate and engage with your audience not only in San Diego but everywhere!

Joe: What is your favorite radio moment? 

Kalie: I think it would have to be X-Fest 2013. That was just an insane show. It was sold out and the crowd had a ton of energy!! A bunch of us ended up going on stage and dancing with 30 Seconds to Mars ending it with confetti and screaming fans- it was a moment I will never forget! 

Joe: How long have you been in radio? 

Kalie: Five years and counting….

Joe: How long have you been in the San Diego market? 

Kalie: Five years. Lucky for me, it’s the only market I have worked in.

Joe: San Diego is a great city to work in, I'd say we have it pretty good.    

Kalie: It’s San Diego, what's not to love! I understand this market because I grew up living in it! San Diego is big, but it feels small with all the different communities. The best part is each one is different!   

Joe: What is the most interesting job you’ve ever had? 

Kalie: Ha…this by far!!! Or if you count me being a ‘fun facilitator’ at company picnics for a catering company. I would make up games and airbrush tattoos on people when I was 15… I am a terrible artist, so it got interesting! 

Joe: What broadcasters do you look up to? 

Kalie: Howard Stern of course! Also, a bunch of people that I have worked with at 91X. I have been able to work with such San Diego radio legends who have and still are teaching me a lot!

Joe: If you could go back in time and work during any era of radio for a few days - which would you choose? 

Kalie: The 80's for sure! The stories jocks have from that time are nuts!!

Thanks for your time, Kalie!

Thanks for tuning in to SanDiegoRadio...

-Joe

Sakuna Produces a Star

By Joe Nelson
   SanDiegoRadio sends a HUGE congratulations to IHeartMedia's Sakuna Thongrasmy!

   Sakuna is the always positive, bubbly and very talented promotions staffer for the cluster, always out at the events with her huge smile making listeners happy. I see it, the listeners love talking to her and she does make a difference. They always walk away very pleased and it all has to do with Sakuna's personality and professionalism.

   Sakuna was just named as an IHeartMedia Assistant Producer for Star 94.1!

Congratulations from the entire staff here at SanDiegoRadio.org, Sakuna! Hard work paying off!!

Thanks for tuning in...

-Joe

Slow Jammin' for a Cause

By Joe Nelson
   From time to time I receive requests from radio folks to publish their causes. I have no problem doing that. A public service, of sorts.

This one comes from Kevin 'Slow Jammin' James, Magic 92.5.

   Kevin asks you to check out www.BigHeadTank.com

Thanks for tuning in!
-Joe

Hedgecock Reduces His Workload

By Joe Nelson
   On March 27, KFMB's Roger Hedgecock will be trimming his show down.

   Roger is ending his 3 hour radio show that runs 3-6PM on 760 KFMB.  No word was given as to the reason.

   Hedgecock will continue to give The Roger Report and doing a hit with Mike Slater at 5PM. Mike Slater's show will move into Roger's time slot.

   The 9-12 slot has not been filled yet.

**UPDATED**
I just received this press release:

On Monday, AM 760’s Roger Hedgecock announced his departure from his nationally syndicated weekday show, effective March 27, 2015. Effective March 30, Mike Slater will be the new host of AM 760’s afternoon drive. Roger will continue to be a part of the KFMB family with daily features on both KFMB Radio and a weekly feature on CBS 8. Fans of Roger’s show can continue to hear him each weekday when he partners with Slater at 5PM for the “Five at Five” feature, a discussion of the day’s top news stories. Additionally, Roger will create a weekly commentary feature, “The Roger Report”, which will air each weekday at 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Roger will also continue to be a presence on CBS 8 during his weekly “60 Seconds” segment, which airs right before “60 Minutes”.

Thanks for tuning in!
-Joe

Latest Ratings

By Joe Nelson


San Diego (#17)

SUBSCRIBER	FORMAT	DEC 14	HOL 14	JAN 15
KIFM-FM	AC	4.8	6.0	6.3
KHTS-FM	Pop CHR	6.1	6.3	5.8
KPBS-FM	News Talk Info.	5.3	5.3	5.5
XHRM-FM	Rhythmic AC	4.4	4.5	5.1
KMYI-FM	Hot AC	5.1	5.4	5.0
KSON-FM	Country	5.2	4.2	4.9
KGB-FM	Classic Rock	4.3	3.9	4.3
KYXY-FM	Hot AC	3.4	7.0	4.3
XHTZ-FM	Pop CHR	4.5	4.2	4.2
XPRS-AM	All Sports	2.6	2.7	3.6
XPRS-FM	Classic Hits	2.9	3.0	3.5
KEGY-FM	Pop CHR	3.5	3.5	3.3
KOGO-AM	News Talk Info.	2.4	2.7	3.0
KLQV-FM	Spanish Adult Hits	3.4	2.8	2.8
KIOZ-FM	Active Rock	3.2	2.9	2.7
KBZT-FM	Alternative	2.8	2.5	2.5
KLNV-FM	Mexican Regional	3.1	3.0	2.5
KFMB-FM	Hot AC	2.7	2.4	2.4
KSSX-FM	Rhythmic AC	2.5	2.1	2.2
XTRA-FM	Alternative	2.7	2.0	2.2
XLTN-FM	Spanish Contemp.	1.7	1.5	2.0
KFMB-AM	News Talk Info.	2.1	1.5	1.9
KPRI-FM	AAA	1.8	1.6	1.7
KLSD-AM	All Sports	1.4	1.6	1.6
XOCL-FM	Spanish Adult Hits	1.2	1.1	1.0
XHTY-FM	Mexican Regional	0.9	0.8	0.8
XHFG-FM	Spanish Contemp.	0.3	0.5	0.4
KSDS-FM	Jazz	0.1	*	0.3
XEPE-AM	All Sports	0.2	0.2	0.2
XGLX-FM	Spanish Contemp.	0.2	0.2	0.2

The San Diego County Fair

By Joe Nelson
   As January is far behind us, and even February flying by, let's look ahead to summer!

One of the biggest sponsors of SanDiegoRadio is The San Diego County Fair. Who doesn't love fair food, rides, fair food, art, animals, fair food, concerts and of course fair food?

   This year's fair theme is "A Fair to Remember: A Celebration of World's Fairs, and Balboa Park". The fair is celebrating the 100 year mark of the Panama-California Exposition held in beautiful Balboa Park in 1915.
   The fair will be open Friday, June 5 at 4PM and wraps up Sunday, July 5. It will be closed on Mondays and the first two Tuesdays.

   The concert calendar will be released in a few weeks, and I will post it here on SDR.

SanDiegoRadio wishes to thank the San Diego County Fair for being a huge supporter!

Visit the Fair website HERE