Wolkoff, G-Networks Lawsuit Settled
Back in January, the two sides agreed to see a private mediator to try to settle their lawsuit. Danno and Laura Wolkoff, who were let go from G-Networks, formerly Sun Broadcast Group, filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination in August. They say they were owed over $2 million.
Happy 5th to VCMG
Vic Canales, president and owner of VCMG Live, a locally owned radio company in Florida (Oldies 95.9FM & 106.9FM) recently held its 5th birthday celebration with a free concert starring Tony Orlando. The event was hosted by Scott Shannon, pictured here with Canales.
Audacy Wraps Up WAMO
Audacy has reached an agreement with Martz Communications to acquire Urban/Hip-Hop station WAMO in Pittsburgh. Audacy will provide programming to WAMO-AM (660) and its FM translator (107.3).
WCCO Host Says Cancer is Back
WCCO Minnesota afternoon co-host Jordana Green announced on her Caring Bridge page that her cancer is back, one week after posting she was in remission. "Last night was one of the worst nights of my life. I had to tell my kids my cancer has returned. I'm sorry.
I feel like I've failed you and them and me."
Cumulus Chattanooga Host Dies
WSKZ-FM midday host and APD Kelly McCoy died Tuesday at the age of 58. She worked in Chattanooga radio for 35 years. The cause of death was not announced.
Talent Tips From The Terminator
(By Randy Lane) Arnold Schwarzenegger’s viral video addressing the people of Russia made an impact on me because it skillfully demonstrates many of the coaching points we recommend to talent. The video has been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
One Day, $41K!
Seattle Sports and Bonneville International report that after just one day the “John Clayton Memorial Fund” raised more than $41,000. The Fund will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society, a MS research organization.
Many Hats For Kelsey Schuler
SummitMedia has hired Kelsey Schuler as Assistant Program Director, Music Director, and afternoon personality for 104.7 WZZK Birmingham, Alabama. She joins the station from Alpha Media in Amarillo where she was Digital Content Director and midday host at KGNC.
Rigsby Works Out For NAB Show
Social media star and fitness instructor Cody Rigsby has been added to the NAB Show Main Stage Session agenda. “You’re Doing Great, Boo: In Conversation With Peloton's Cody Rigsby”, is set for April 26 in Las Vegas.
Spann Services Set
The family of Pervis Spann, along with his radio family at WVON and its parent company, Midway Broadcasting Corporation, have announced a series of public events to celebrate his life. Spann passed away last week; he was 89.
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