Milwaukee’s WTMJ Adds Brian Noonan To ‘Spanning the State’
Milwaukee radio is getting a new midday voice. Brian Noonan will be joining Kristin Brey to co-host Spanning the State on Good Karma Brands' 620 WTMJ. Noonan is making the transition from evenings, where he has hosted WTMJ At Night since 2019.
In Upstate New York, Laura Grant Joins WEXT For Middays
New York Capital Region public broadcaster WEXT Radio is welcoming Laura Grant as its new midday host. The Upstate native has an extensive background in voiceover, audio production, and the performing arts.
How Do Radio’s Top Leaders Recruit Tomorrow’s Top Leaders?
With media creation and distribution rapidly evolving, particularly among Gen Z who are deeply immersed in digital platforms, how can radio recruit a demographic known for their digital nativity in a new world of increasingly democratized broadcasting?
Women to Watch: Julie Slater, The SoCal Sound
(By Charese Fruge') Julie Slater is the new Music Director at 88.5 The SoCal Sound in LA where she’s been the Midday Host since March 2022. Before that, she hosted Afternoons at 100.3 the Sound in LA for 8+ years.
2024 Radio Mercury Awards Add Two More Weeks For Entries
The Radio Mercury Awards, honoring radio and audio creativity in advertising, has extended its Call for Entry for the 2024 competition. Originally set for April 8, the new deadline for submissions is set for Monday, April 22, with finalists to be revealed in May.
Asheville Gets New Digital News Outlet As Saga Broadens Scope
Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has introduced a local news platform dedicated to connecting the Western North Carolina community as part of the broadcaster's focus on digital growth. 828newsNOW.com will be free to access.
Center for Sales Strategy Tags Two To Co-Direct LeadG2
The Center for Sales Strategy's sales performance agency LeadG2 has promoted both Emily Hartzell and Maryanne McWhirter to the positions of Vice President/Senior Director. In their new roles, Hartzell and McWhirter will jointly manage LeadG2.
Jason Grider Accepts Cookeville General Manager Role
Zimmer Broadcasting's Cookeville Communications has appointed Jason Bailey Grider as its new General Manager, overseeing operations for its five stations in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region.
Chicago Public Media Taking Vocalo 91.1 Off Air As Budget Sinks
After 17 years, Vocalo 91.1 (WBEW) will come off the FM dial as Chicago Public Media becomes the latest public radio group to face layoffs amid financial difficulty. Starting May 1, the cuts affect 14 positions across WBEZ’s Content Development Unit.
PRX Lifts Kuo To Content VP Role For Radio and Podcasts
Public radio distributor and publisher PRX has named Stephanie Kuo as Vice President of Content. Kuo, who has been with PRX since 2018 in content development and audio training, will be at the helm of the organization's podcast and radio content strategies.
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