Alpha Promotes Two to Regional VP
Alpha Media has promoted Brian Foster (left) and Les Tuttle to Regional Vice Presidents. Foster will oversee Alpha markets in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, while Tuttle will handle Missouri, Minnesota, and select markets in Iowa.
Pee Wee The DJ
After writing the station a letter, then starting a campaign on Twitter (see letter below), KCRW in California is giving Pee Wee Herman a shot to be a DJ.
Rebrand For WBHT-FM
WBHT-FM in Wilkes-Barre, PA is now Hot 97.1. Formerly known as 97.1/95.7 BHT, Cumulus Media announced that the station will continue to simulcast on 95.7 FM.
Lend A Helping Can
Greg & The Morning Buzz, is ready for the 31st Annual Lend A Helping Can Radiothon. The iHeartmedia syndicated show raises money for a dozen New England charities combating hunger and homelessness.
GBH/PRX Promotes Lothian
Public media organizations GBH and PRX have appointed Dan Lothian as Executive Producer of 'The World', news program. Lothian assumes the role after serving as interim editor since March 2021.
New York Times: Radio Is The ‘Wild West’ Of Anti-Vaccine Talk
New York Times writers Tiffany Hsu and Marc Tracy do not like the fact that both radio and podcasts offer hosts the freedom to exercise their free speech.
Transport Tech, Country & Rock Offerings
ABC Audio has a potpourri of specials for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Included a special on transportation technology and music specials for country and rock formats.
Benztown Big Voice Top 50
Benztown is looking for VO talent. The application deadline for the 8th Annual Benztown 50 List of Radio’s Biggest Imaging Voices, is January 7, 2022.
A New Number One
The Home Depot has toppled Indeed from a four-week perch at the top of the Media Monitors list. The top-five welcomes Kohl's up from 34th place.
Pierre Robert Celebration Philly
Pierre Robert has been on the air at 93.3 WMMR-FM for four decades. The Beasley Media Group station will host a month-long celebration of highlights commemorating the Philadelphia radio legends iconic moments.















