WCCO Welcomes New Morning Host
Vineeta Sawkar, long-time Twin Cities news veteran, is joining 830 WCCO. “The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar” debuts January 3, 2022.
Host Dies at 50.
KMOJ in Minneapolis announced that Julian White, known on the air as Brother Jules has died at the age of 50. The cause of death was not disclosed. The station is planning a tribute for December 19th. A GoFundme has been set up to help the family with medical bills.
Bohannon Joining Hall of Fame
Jim Bohannon, will be the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame 2022 radio inductee. The broadcast veteran will be inducted at the Achievement in Broadcasting event at the NAB Show in April.
Lenny Gaines Brings Gospel to SMG
Inspirational gospel on-air personality Pastor Lenny Gaines has been added to Salem Music Network’s lineup of syndicated music hosts. Salem Music Network will produce Gaines’ five-hour show for daily syndication beginning January 31, 2022.
Dave & Mahoney Hit NM
Compass Media Networks' Dave & Mahoney has found a home on 94.5 The Pit (KTBL-FM) Albuquerque. The morning show is now heard in 18 markets.
WHUR Celebrates Golden Anniversary
96.3 WHUR is marking 50 years of excellence in broadcasting and community service with a special mural unveiling. The event is set for Friday December 10 outside an iconic Washington DC eatery.
WGN Holiday Offerings
WGN Radio will broadcast special holiday programming. On Christmas the station will feature 27-hours of “Christmas Radio Theatre” hosted by Carl Amari and a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza will feature hosts Steve and Johnnie and John Landecker.
Good Karma Promotes Prince
Stephanie Prince, Market Manager of ESPN West Palm, has been promoted to Vice President. She will continue leading ESPN West Palm’s content, marketing, and sales departments for ESPN 106.3 FM, Deportes Radio 760 AM, and the team’s ESPN digital assets.
KSJO Tests Geo-Targeted Ads
KSJO-FM in San Jose has become first radio station to broadcast geo-targeted advertising, through the airing of several Jack in the Box breakfast promotions in the Livermore and Pleasanton, CA.
New York FM Sells For Only $9 Million
Univision Radio is selling WQBU-FM in Garden City, New York to Family Stations for $9 million. In 2003, When the call letters were WLIR, Univision purchased the station from from John Caracciolo for $60 million.
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
