Michaels Gets His PD Stripes
Jay Michaels, Operations Manager, Cumulus Shreveport, LA, has been named Program Director for Country station KRMD-FM. Michaels was named Operations Manager for Cumulus’ five-station group in Shreveport in July.
Former Alpha Host Sentenced To Probation
Mathew Rydberg, who was known as Matt McKay on Alpha’s KFRX-FM in Lincoln, was charged with domestic assault back in April. He was fired by Alpha in May, took a plea deal in July and was sentenced to two years probation this week.
Elvis Duran Releases Memoir
He’s one of radio’s most popular and colorful personalities, so a memoir seems pretty appropriate. The Premiere Networks-syndicated personality’s memoir is entitled, Elvis Duran: Where Do I Begin? Stories (I Sort of Remember) From a Life Lived Out Loud.
From Fired Radio Host To Successful Podcaster
We're seeing more and more of this from former on-air hosts who've been fired from their jobs. Especially from hosts who've been in the business for years and have accumulated a loyal following.
Rocky Mountain Radio Station Victimized By Thieves
In Idaho Springs, Colorado, it's homecoming week for the local high school. The Friday night lights may be a bit dimmer though, because the final football homecoming game at Gold Digger Stadium may be missing a radio broadcast.
Lawman White Joins 94.5 FM & AM 770 KKOB
Former Sheriff Darren White joins the Albuquerque stations to host middays, beginning Monday, October 7. White served as Bernalillo County Sheriff from 2003 to 2009.
Joe Willie & Robbie Sue Win Big In Georgia
Golden Isles Broadcasting’s Joe Willie and Robbie Sue have been named Best On-Air Personalities for 2019 by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.
Sun Shines Bright On This RI Station
Eighty-one-year-old Dick Bouchard has been on the radio since 1955. Most of that time was spent on WNRI, a 2,500-watt AM station in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Border Media Grows A Bit
Saratoga Radio LLC, a partnership between Border Media and A&J Radio, has signed an agreement with Empire Broadcasting to buy WABY-AM in Watervliet, NY, and its W231DU Clifton Park, NY, FM translator construction permit.
iHeart Louisville Partnering With Nonprofits
iHeartMedia Louisville announced Tuesday community partnerships with 12 nonprofit organizations that fall under the umbrella theme of Kids: Heart of Kentuckiana. Beginning October 1, iHeartMedia Louisville will support the mission of these organizations.
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