LA’s Woody To Be Honored with MSBC’s ’26 Kidd Kraddick Award
Woody, host of the syndicated The Woody Show on iHeartMedia Los Angeles' ALT 98.7, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Kidd Kraddick Award at Talentmasters' 38th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp. The award will be presented August 5–7 in Cleveland.
NYC Organizer Fernando Mateo Gets Sunday Show on 77WABC
Former NYC mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo is joining Red Apple Media's 77WABC with a new Sunday night show. No Excuses features the United Bodegas of America Co-Founder and Spokesman in commentary aimed at the tri-state area's Hispanic population.
Audacy Phasing Out Market Manager Role in Sales Restructure
After spending Q1 overhauling its programming structure to be "Content-First," Audacy is starting Q2 with a focus on a fresh sales structure, featuring a new regionalized organization that eliminates the Market Manager role from the company's clusters entirely.
Former P&G Exec Bill Sontag Joins Beasley Media as HR VP
After guiding Beasley Media Group through a major HR platform transition as a consultant, Bill Sontag is staying on as Vice President of Human Resources. Sontag previously served at Procter & Gamble's human resources department for more than three decades.
Steve Jones Takes Ownership of Skyview Networks In Buyout
Steve Jones has completed a buyout of Skyview Networks, the Scottsdale-based audio technology and syndication company he has led for the past seven years, assuming the roles of President, CEO, and Chairman. The news was confirmed in a staff memo obtained by Radio Ink.
Cumulus, Saga, Beasley To File Late on Annual Financial Reports
Cumulus Media, Saga Communications, and Beasley Media Group are all running late on their annual SEC financial reports, filing for extensions for different reasons, ranging from bankruptcy to going concern warnings to what appears to be a routine tax question.
Event Horizon: iHeart New York Names Festo VP of Experiences
Eighteen years after starting as a Promotions Assistant at 103.5 KTU (WKTU), Andrew Festo has been named Vice President of Events and Experiences for iHeartMedia New York, overseeing event strategy and execution across its NYC brands and select national events.
Former NRG Omaha Cluster Ushers in New Leadership
Usher Media Group is elevating three Omaha veterans as it builds out leadership at the cluster it recently acquired from NRG Media, including a new Assistant GM and a pair of Program Director promotions between Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ) and Power 106.9 (KOPW).
After 15 Years, Philly’s WRNB Welcomes Back Michael Shawn
Michael Shawn is heading back to where it all started. The comedian and radio personality is joining Urban One Philadelphia's 100.3 RnB (WRNB) for a weekend show beginning April 4, returning to the station where he built his broadcasting career.
One Of Marketing’s Toughest Execs Says Radio ‘Still Killing It’
Jessica Reyna has been called the "Antichrist of traditional media," but in a visit with the Borrell Associates Local Marketing Trends podcast, the Kill Your Competition CEO had a surprise for the radio industry: she's not only a fan, but an ardent supporter.
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