Blast From The Past: Kevin McGuire; Buffalo, 1974
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Kevin McGuire's days at a radio station piped through cable TV. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Orchard To Publish Psychological Radio Thriller ‘Dead Air’ in March
Longtime broadcaster and consultant Kelly Orchard is set to debut her latest work - a psychological thriller that delves into the chaos of a massive radio takeover. Her novel, Dead Air: The Day the Music Died, will be released in March.
Laura Dickerson Adds Atlanta APD Duties For Cumulus
Cumulus Media has chosen Laura Dickerson as Assistant Program Director and Midday Host for Q99.7 Atlanta (WWWQ). Dickerson will continue her role as Music Director for Cumulus Houston’s 104.1 KRBE and host of H-Town Nights with Laura.
Trump Names Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner Nominee
Ahead of his inauguration on Monday, President-elect Donald Trump has announced Olivia Trusty as his nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission to replace the seat soon to be vacated by Democratic Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
Cox Media Group Appoints Abel As New Atlanta Market Manager
Cox Media Group has announced David Abel as the new Vice President and Market Manager of CMG Atlanta Radio, effective February 17. Abel moves to Georgia after a stint as VP & Market Manager for CMG San Antonio's five-station radio cluster.
Bill Schulz Raised to VP of Programming at Reno Media Group
Bill Schulz has been named Vice President of Programming for Reno Media Group's nine radio stations across Northern Nevada. Schulz joined the company in 1996 as co-host of the morning show on KODS, rising to Program Director and RMG Operations Manager.
Bob Uecker, Radio’s ‘Mr. Baseball,’ Dead at 90
Legendary Major League Baseball radio broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday at age 90. News of his death was announced by the Milwaukee Brewers, for whom Uecker spent 54 years in the broadcast booth. He had battled lung cancer since 2023.
Matt Cahill Adds To His Leadership Portfolio at Audacy DC
Matt Cahill is adding another station under his belt at Audacy Washington, DC. He is now Brand Manager for The Team 980 (WTEM-AM) alongside his current roles as Assistant Brand Manager for 106.7 The Fan (WJFK) and Executive Morning Show Producer.
Over-the-Air Radio Names Ruled US Podcasting In December
Thanks to a strong showing from Audacy, traditional radio brands carried the end of 2024 in the podcast sphere according to Triton Digital. The December US Podcast Ranker had iHeartMedia, NPR, and the aforementioned broadcaster take top sales network honors.
Beasley Names AJ Lurie as Successor to Dan Finn in New Jersey
Beasley Media Group has appointed AJ Lurie as Cluster Manager for its New Jersey radio properties. Lurie, who also oversees Beasley’s Fort Myers stations, succeeds Dan Finn, who will retire in March.
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