Entravision Raises $3M For CMN
Entravision recently teamed up with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for its ninth annual radiothon, under the theme of “Un Million Para Los Niños” (One Million for the Children). The result was a record-breaking $3 million raised.
Hall Communications’ Bill Baldwin Passes
Baldwin, who was Executive Vice President of Hall Communications, passed away after a six-year battle with cancer. He was 73 years. Baldwin joined Hall in 1974 and was still employed by the company at the time of his death.
Entercom Make A Pair Of Changes In San Fran
Entercom's KRBQ-FM in San Francisco made two on-air moves Thursday, elevating Mia Amor to morning drive and “Hoodrat” Miguel to afternoon drive. KRBQ is a Throwback format. A search for Miguel’s replacement in evenings is currently underway.
Gator Alert For Nashville
Gator Harrison has been named Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Nashville market, which includes WSIX-FM, WUBT-FM, WNRQ-FM, WNRQ-HD, WRVW-FM, and WLAC-AM. He previously worked as the Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia Chattanooga.
Jack Daniel’s Four Decades In Charlotte
A radio vet with an intoxicating name, September 1 sees Daniel celebrating 40 years great service to the airwaves of Charlotte. These days, he’s an on-air personality with iHeart's WEND-FM, but his career has seen him fill a multitude of roles.
Travis Joins Morning Crew At Fox Sports Radio
The outspoken Clay Travis will start his new gig beginning September 6. Outkick The Coverage with Clay Travis will broadcast weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. ET on 220 stations nationwide, in addition to FOX Sports Radio’s channel on iHeartRadio.
Webber To Program iHeart’s KEX In Portland
Portland, Oregon, that is, where KEX-AM is iHeartMedia's News station. Cort Webber, who joined iHeartMedia in 2010 and has worked in radio in Portland for 21 years, replaces Dave Hill who took off to Florida to work at another iHeart station.
Shepard New Midday Voice On LIVE 101.5
Phoenix native Jeana Shepard has landed the plumb on-air spot in her home town on LIVE 101.5, beginning Monday, September 19. Shepard will be heard weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. She replaces Kimmie Caruba following Caruba’s move to WUSN-FM in Chicago.
KKOB Gets Boost Thanks To FM Translator
Cumulus' Albuquerque talker KKOB-AM is now broadcasting as a simulcast on 94.5 FM thanks to a new FM translator being purchased from a local owner. The translator on top of Sandia Mountain is equivalent to a 50,000-watt FM and reaches all of the Albuquerque metro area.
iHeartMedia San Francisco Names Loos New DPD
iHeartMedia San Francisco announced Thursday that Kelsie Loos will be the new Digital Program Director beginning September 19, 2016. Loos will oversee digital strategy for the company’s five San Francisco radio station brands.
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