WGLT Taking Over Peoria’s Public Radio Station
Illinois State University and Bradley University signed a deal in which WGLT-FM will take over WCBU-FM in Peoria starting June 1. WCBU will continue to run broadcast operations on the Bradley campus and will keep the WCBU call letters and 89.9 FM frequency.
Lynn Is In At KIZN In Boise
Award-winning radio personality Alana Lynn is the new midday on-air host for Country station Kissin’ 92.3/KIZN-FM in Boise, ID. Lynn joins Cumulus Boise from KMLE 107.9 in Phoenix, AZ, where she was Music Director and host.
Rasberry Wins Airblazer Award
Kellie Rasberry, longtime co-host of The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, is this year's winner of the award, presented by the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group.
Bonneville Denver Drafts Big
Tom Nalen is joining Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan in Denver. He'll co-host afternoon drive with Darren “DMac” McKee. Nalen is a member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and one of the most honored players in franchise history.
Talaya Trigueros Stepping Down After 30 Years
She’s been the Queen of Midday in Los Angeles for three decades, winning a slew of awards and ratings battles with 94.7 The Wave. Trigueros has also been off-stage announcer for numerous high-profile events.
Ducati Lands The Job He Wants
KISS 104.1 WALR-FM/Atlanta has added Dyron Ducati as its new midday host. Ducati’s radio career began 16 years ago in New Orleans where he was the co-host and morning show producer for Q93.3.
Perrin New Marketing Director For Alpha Portland
Alpha Media Portland has named Sara Perrin as Marketing Director. In her new role, Perrin will support efforts created and facilitated by different department and profit centers.
Steelers Staying Home
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh has extended its agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL, through the 2023 season. The Steelers Radio Network originates from WDVE-102.5 FM and WBGG-970 AM & 106.3 FM.
Call Him Captain Matthews
Alpha Ohio Operations Manager (Dayton, Canton/Akron) Bo Matthews has been named Rhythm Format Captain. Matthews will continue to oversee his respective stations in addition to his expanded roles.
Can Podcasters Deal With The Pressure Radio Deals With?
(By Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan) Some of you may know that in 2018 we launched the Podcast Business Journal, a daily online newsletter about the business of podcasting. This week I wrote a column about burnout called "Could Podcasters Deal With The Pressure Of Being A Radio Host?"