Let’s Make it Permanent
WMFE and WMFV, Central Florida's NPR affiliates, have hired longtime public media journalist Judith Smelser as President and General Manager. Smelser has served as interim President and GM since September 2021.
Hubbard’s Rob Cressman Retires
WDRV Chicago Program Director Rob Cressman has retired. He shares with Radio Ink that the "affects of the pandemic have had such an accelerated and rippling impact on our business that it has become increasingly difficult to find reward in creating and amplifying the art of sound."
New Houston Duo
Gow Media has launched a new show to its weekday lineup on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5 FM in Houston. Vanessa & Gallant, and will be hosted by Vanessa Richardson and Paul Gallant.
Beasley Signs Gentry Signs to Multiyear Renewal Deal
Tee Gentry has been with Beasley Media Group for 26 years and he'll be tacking on a few more. The VP of Brand Strategies and Regional Operations Manager for Augusta, Georgia and Fayetteville signs a new multiyear deal with the company.
Hicks to CMG Orlando
Jay Hicks is the new Assistant Program Director at Star 94.5 (WCFB-FM) in Orlando. He will also locally host and produce The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
Elder Gets Magazine Cover
The latest edition of Newsweek magazine is out, and Salem Radio Network talk show host Larry Elder has a spot on the cover. Elder is part of a story titled, The Rise of Black Conservatives: Will the GOP’s Bet Pay Off?
The Freaking NAB Show
Stephen J. Dubner and Dr. Steven Levitt, co-authors of the “Freakonomics” book series and podcast hosts on the Freakonomics Radio Network, will keynote NAB Show’s closing session.
The Eagle Feeding Tulsa Hungry
103.3 The Eagle (KJSR-FM) is counting on the power of PB&J to help the Foodbank of Eastern Oklahoma. The 'Spread the Love' campaign calls on listeners of the Cox Media Group station to donate peanut butter and jelly.
Kira Joins The Cat
Kira Smethers will co-host mornings on CAT Country 96 (WCTO-FM)) in Allentown, PA. She comes over to Cumulus from Lotus Broadcasting in Las Vegas.
Pete McMurray Joins WLS
The Pete McMurray Show debuts on WLS-AM 890 Saturday February 12. Longtime Chicago radio and television personality Pete McMurray will be joined by co-hosts, Chicago performer Lisa Kotara and veteran Chicago radio personality Rob Martier.
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