WCCO Raises $330,000 for Charity
Audacy's Minneapolis news-talk station WCCO (830 AM) raised over $330,000 for Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities during a recent event. The radiothon took place Tuesday, November 15 with a live broadcast from the Mall of America.
WZYP Collects Over 100 Turkeys
Cumuls Media's Huntsville-based top 40 radio station WZYP (104.3 FM) collected more than 100 turkeys during its first-annual Tory's Turkey Drop event on Monday, November 14. The turkeys were handed out to over 100 families in 18 minutes.
K.Samone Comes to WBHJ Birmingham
SummitMedia has hired K.Samone to host middays on WBHJ (95.7 FM, 95.7 Jamz) in Birmingham, Alabama. K.Samone will broadcast from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; she was previously the host of a show at Radio One Atlanta's WHTA (107.9 FM).
Colorado Public Radio Announces New Hosts
Colorado Public Radio is welcoming two new hosts to their classical radio station, as two long-time hosts are set to depart. Kabin Thomas joined on Wednesday, November 16; Patty Painter-Wakefield is set to start on Thursday, December 1.
Fox’s Jack Abernethy to Receive Golden Mike Award
Fox Television Station's CEO Jack Abernethy will be honored with the 2023 Golden Mike Award from the Broadcasters Foundation. Abernethy has worked for Fox's local TV group since 2004, overseeing nearly three dozen O&Os in several large markets.
Saga Promotes Three in Norfolk
Saga Communications subsidiary Tidewater Communications has promoted three executives in Norfolk, including Carol Commander to General Manager.
Manny Munoz to Host Middays at WIOD
iHeartMedia says Manny Munoz has been promoted to the role of midday co-host at its news radio station WIOD (610 AM). Munoz will co-host from 10 a.m. to noon on WIOD starting in January; his co-host will be announced at a later date.
CMG Brings in Big Money For Kids
Cox Media Group's KRMG-FM in Tulsa recently held its 17th annual Stories of Light fundraiser which brought in over $311,000. To date, CMG has raised over $4 million from this annual event.
Leo Laporte Leaving Radio
After nearly 20 years as host of The Tech Guy on more than 200 radio stations, syndicated personality Leo Laporte announced his retirement from radio at the end of the year.
Harvey, Audacy Delivering Turkeys
Audacy and The Steve Harvey Morning Show are teaming up to provide families with meals this holiday season. The Annual Steve Harvey Morning Show Turkey Giveaway will deliver Thanksgiving meals to over 800 families in need.
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