New Market Manager For Illiad Media
Don Ricker is the new Market Manager for Iliad Media in Twin Falls, Idaho. Iliad operates KIKX-FM, KIRQ-FM, KTPZ-FM, KYUN-FM, KYUN-HD2 and KYUN-HD3. Ricker also owns his own advertising agency.
BMI To Open New Office In Austin
BMI is expanding its presence in Texas and is opening its first creative office in Austin. Expected to open in early 2019, the office will allow BMI to work directly with the songwriters, composers, publishers, and emerging songwriter/artists in the Austin community.
Haber New PD 102.5 WFMF/104.1 The Spot
Jeff Haber has been named Program Director for iHeart Media Baton Rouge and New Orleans, 102.5 WFMF and 104.1 The Spot. He will work with on-air personalities and sales to oversee music programming as well as broadcast and digital operations for both stations.
Ron “Charles” Gitschier Passes Away
Gitschier was 56. He was the first person hired by Flagler Broadcasting, as Chief Engineer 10 years ago, to build Flagler County Florida's first radio station, WNZF. Ron was a proud retired Navy veteran of 23 years who moved to Flagler County in 2003.
Breakfast Club’s #Change4Change Radiothon Is Nov. 15
Syndicated morning show The Breakfast Club has announced that this year’s #Change4Change radiothon, will benefit PROJECT 375, an organization whose mission is to "unlock human potential through conversation, education and inspiration."
iHeartRadio And Sonos Enter Agreement
On Thursday, iHeartRadio and Sonos announced iHeartRadio Direct Control – an integration that allows iHeartRadio users to stream live radio stations and music on Sonos speakers directly through the iHeartRadio app.
Reality Stars Are “Logically Irrational”
YEA Networks is producing and distributing Logically Irrational, a weekly podcast from Melissa Rycroft-Strickland and husband Tye Strickland that delves into relationships, family, pop culture, and Reality TV.
Public Figures Discuss Their “Journeys Of Faith”
ABC Radio is launching a new podcast hosted by ABC News Senior National Correspondent Paula Faris. The first three episodes of Journeys of Faith with Paula Faris will be released Wednesday, November 14.
What Happened To Chris Wegmann?
Entercom announced on Wednesday that Kevin Cassidy (pictured) is the new Market Manager for Entercom New Orleans, replacing Chris Wegmann. Wegmann, a New Orleans Native, came over to Entercom in August of 2017 to replace Chris Claus who retired.
Swanson Out Already. Hammer Takes Over.
That was quick, Jack. Cumulus announced that the recently hired Jack Swanson would rather be on the beach than programming KGO and KSFO in San Francisco. Swanson was back for a month before leaving again. He programmed KGO and KSFO from 1994 to 2011.
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