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WMMS and RoverFest 2009

WMMS (100.7) and Rover’s Morning Glory held its annual RoverFest in Cleveland, drawing over 10,000 fans on Friday, July 24. Vendors, bands, and copious amounts of beer were present at the outdoor festival, which was highlighted by Rover’s yearly search for 12 girls to be in his Miss Morning Glory Calendar. Comedian Jim Florentine judged the event along with Rover and show co-host Dieter. A one-hour reality-television special for national HD network MavTV was filmed at the event and will air in October.

Rover takes the stage at RoverFest 2009.

Dieter, Rover and Jim Florentine (L-R) judge the talents of a Miss Morning Glory Calendar contestant.

The 12 girls chosen for the 2010 Miss Morning Glory Calendar.

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Following a "relationship spat," Rover's Morning Glory is back on in Cleveland; so is sidekick Duji

They were off the air for two days, and morning show sidekick “Duji” had her bio taken off the show’s website. Rover’s Morning Glory, based at WMMS (100.7) was back on the air today, complete with explanations. Cleveland’s WOIO-TV reports that Duji is not only back on the show’s website, she’s also back on the show. She and Rover admitted they were a couple for a number of years, but the show, and an affair by Rover, added tension to the relationship. In addition, recent relationships involving Duji & Rover fueled even more anxiety between them. However, in the past several days, both have been able to work through their differences, and the show is back together. The syndicated Rover’s Morning Glory originates at WMMS. The Radio-Info Cleveland board is buzzing about the show here.

Making Moves: Tuesday, February 2, 2010

In Cleveland, WMMS-FM (100.7) “Rover’s Morning Glory” sidekick Duji is MIA, and no longer listed on the show’s website – Discuss it … In news from April’s NAB Show in Las Vegas, FCC Commissioners Michael Copps, Mignon Clyburn and Meredith Attwell Baker will speak at a session entitled “The Washington Face-Off,” and syndicated host Phil Hendrie will be the keynote speaker at the NAB Radio luncheon … Trevor Kubiak checks in with Radio-Info. He’s been named the new evening news anchor/reporter at Midwest Communications-owned WTAQ-AM (1360) in Green Bay, Wisconsin … Former Fort Lauderdale, Florida Director of News & Operations at WFTL-AM (850) Ken Pauli tells Radio-Info he’s off the beach and into his new job, as Chief of Staff for Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter … Washington, DC WTOP-FM (103.5) reporter Patricia Guadalupe is leaving “the best damn job in the world,” as she posts on Facebook, taking a new job as communications director for the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) … The Seneca Indian nation in Western New York now have their own radio station – WGWE-FM (105.9), a 7-kW station licensed to Little Valley, NY … On February 10-11, 32 Clear Channel stations covering 14 states and the District of Columbia will host separate radiothons to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2009, these same stations raised over $4 million.

Making Moves: Monday, February 1, 2010

In Cleveland, Erika Lauren, the 22-year-old contestant from MTV’s reality series “The Real World”, joins the afternoon Alan Cox Show on WMMS-FM (100.7) as a co-host … Radio-Info hears from Mike O'Donnell, who’s out as Director of Marketing, Promotions & Events at Riviera Broadcast group in Phoenix, a victim of budget cuts. Reach out to Mike at ODBroadcasting@cox.net … Brian Figula adds PD duties for Hot AC WHBC (94.1) Canton, OH. He’s already PD at the company’s Hot AC WGER (106.3) Saginaw … Frederick, Maryland’s WFMD-AM (930) talk host Blaine Young has been named as a commissioner by the County Republican State Central Committee. He will remain on the air, unless he runs for election … Seattle’s KPTK-AM (1090) adds the syndicated Randi Rhodes for evenings, 6-9pm weekdays … New Haven, Connecticut’s WKCI-FM (101.3) promotes weekender John Mayer to afternoon drive/APD … Madisonville, Kentucky personality Rick Stevens is out due to budget cuts. He was heard on Country WFMW (730) for 23 years. He’ll continue his other job – as a school bus driver, until he finds a new radio gig, according to an interview he did with iSurf News.

Taking A First Listen To Cleveland's "Boom 107.3"

Last week, Cleveland radio veteran John Gorman returned to active duty as consultant of Smooth Jazz-to-Triple-A convert WNWV (Boom 107.3). Radio-Info.com Executive Editor of music and programming Sean Ross takes a “First Listen” to the (not surprisingly) very eclectic new station.

Alan Cox leaves the Windy City for Cleveland, joining WMMS for afternoon drive

Saying, “We are excited to add another personality-driven show to 100.7 WMMS,” Cleveland’s WMMS-FM (100.7) PD Bo Matthews introduced former WKQX-FM (101.1) morning host Alan Cox to the home of Lebron James and the Cleveland Browns. Cox will handle afternoon drive starting Wednesday. Cox got his start in the business as a producer for the legendary Jonathon Brandmeier in Chicago, before hitting the airwaves in Pittsburgh and then returning to Chicago’s WKQX. WMMS has a YouTube sneak peak at Cox and what listeners can expect on the WMMS website.

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First Listen: Cleveland's Boom 107.3

When John Gorman published “The Buzzard: Inside The Glory Days Of Cleveland Rock Radio” a few years ago, it definitely made one sorry that the former WMMS Cleveland PD wasn’t applying that station’s eclecticism and championing of new music to today’s radio in some form. Late last month, Gorman returned to active duty as consultant of crosstown WNWV, as that station segued from Smooth Jazz to Triple-A as “Boom 107.3.”

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