WPGC Gets New PD
Jay Hicks has been appointed Program Director for Entercom’s Rhythmic Hits station WPGC 95.5 FM (WPGC-FM) in Washington, DC. Hicks joins Entercom from Buffalo where he served as Brand Manager for WBLK-FM and WBUF-FM.
WXTU Is Taking It To The Maxx
Charlie Maxx has been named the new nighttime personality, 7p.m.-12midnight, on WXTU-FM in Philadelphia. Maxx most recently served on the prep+ affiliate relations team at ReelWorld and worked weekends on the air at WXTU.
Hubbard Pitching In For Battered Bahamas
Another example of radio's rapid response to disasters... Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach, FL, will partner with the American Red Cross in a two-day supply drive to help the relief efforts in the Bahamas: Sept. 4-5 in the Hubbard studios parking lot in West Palm Beach.
Beasley Employees Get Cracking For Neighborhood Nutrition
Beasley Media Group Philadelphia employees recently rolled up their sleeves to lend a helping hand at the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance as part of the company’s 2019 Day of Caring Initiative.
Kelso Moving Up Fast
Hubbard Radio Chicago has added Rachel Kelso to 97-1 FM, to assume the newly created role of Associate Producer with The Sherman & Tingle Show. Kelso graduated college in 2018.
Motor City Station Brings On The Brew
Detroit Sports Talk station 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) is launching its own special edition beer in partnership with Ellison Brewing and Spirits.
Two Nautel Webinars Announced
Radio transmitter manufacturer Nautel’s Fall Webinar Series will start on October 2 with a session titled “How Much Can You Save? Up to U.S. $50,000 a year!”
Do You Want To Succeed At Podcasting? Here’s How.
Shannon Hernandez is an on-air talent at Hubbard's KUPD-FM in Phoenix and a podcast producer. He already has years of podcasting experience under his belt after jumping into the podcasting pool early.
Pacific Gets a New GM
Pacific Media Group has promoted Sherri Hamamura Grimes to Vice President and General Manager of its Maui Radio Operations. Grimes replaces Pamela Tsutsui who retired in 2018. Grimes most recently served as the company's director of promotions.
SiriusXM, Fox Extend Agreement
SiriusXM Radio and FOX News Media have entered into a long-term agreement extension for SiriusXM to carry FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, and FOX News Headlines 24/7.















