Mohn Stepping Down As NPR Boss
NPR President and CEO Jarl Mohn announced on Tuesday that he will be stepping down when his five-year contract expires on June 30, 2019. Mohr will be given the title of President Emeritus.
Chubb & SiMan Go National
Chubb Rock Afternoons with SiMan Baby, a daily show hosted by Hip Hop icon Chubb Rock and Atlanta radio legend SiMan Baby, is going into syndication. The Atlanta-based, four-hour PM-drive program will air live via XDS Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. ET.
Foundation Launches Year-End Appeal
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has launched its annual year-end appeal for tax-deductible personal donations to the Guardian Fund and corporate contributions to the Angel Initiative. The drive asks broadcasters to give back with a personal or corporate donation.
Missouri’s Hansen Headed To Retirement
Rex Hansen, who guided Springfield, MO, stations Today’s KTTS 94.7, Power 96.5 KSPW, 106.7 The River KRVI, and News Talk 104.1 & 1260 KSGF to market leadership, has announced he plans to retire by the end of January 2019.
New Crew For WKQX Mornings
Chicago Alternative Rock station 101 WKQX has a new morning show — The KQX Morning Crew — will debut Monday, December 10. Co-hosts Brian Haddad, Ali Matta, and Justin Nettlebeck replace Brian Phillips.
KBLX San Francisco Removing Guns
KBLX-FM is joining law enforcement in a gun buyback program December 15 in Redwood City. The Morning Dream Team is partnering with the San Mateo County Sheriff and police departments in Redwood City and Belmont to get guns off the street.
Westwood To Rep Ad Sales For Fox Talkers
Westwood One is partnering with Fox News Radio to represent advertising sales for its long-form talk programming vertical. The new arrangement kicks off on December 31, 2018.
Two Leadership Appointments At Benztown
Imaging company Benztown has appointed Scott “Justin Case” Mayton to the newly created position of Director, National Imaging. In addition, the company has promoted audio imaging professional Matt Anderson to Director, Custom Imaging.
Tracey Harvey Joins Sheridan
Sheridan Broadcasting has named Tracey Harvey Creative Director for the company's radio and digital divisions. Harvey will be responsible for developing Sheridan's new digital and video web presence and expanding Sheridan's social media content.
Big Anniversary For WPSC-FM/Wayne, NJ
William Paterson University’s WPSC 88.7 FM will mark its 30th anniversary on December 8. DJs from all three decades will man the mics around the clock leading up to the celebration.
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