People in the News

Super Talk 103.1 in Jackson, MI is mourning the loss of host and PD Kipp Greggory. No word on how the 50-year old passed. Earlier this year Greggory had discovered he had a heart defect and was treated for that. Here's what CEO Ricky Mitchell shared with Radio Ink...

Danny Bortnick has been promoted to the role of Region Senior Vice President of Sales for the Washington DC/Baltimore markets. As Region Senior Vice President of Sales, Bortnick will be responsible for overseeing the sales operations teams in both markets.

John Toohey has been recruited by the company to fill the position of VP/Finance. Toohey replaces David Elrod who previously held the position.

KNBR/San Francisco has signed a multi-year deal with the on-air personality to stay with the Cumulus station. Tolbert has been with KNBR since 1996.

After a national search, New Hampshire Public Radio has chosen Jim Schachter as its new President and CEO. Schachter comes to New Hampshire from the nation’s largest public radio station -- WNYC in New York City.

After four decades in broadcasting, James is hanging out the “Gone Fishing” sign and calling it a day on his career. The Hall Communications Lakeland, FL, OM said his last day will be December 31.

88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) has named former artist manager and radio DJ Ayisha Jaffer as afternoon drive host/Promotions Coordinator.

Triton Digital has appointed Daryl Battaglia to the position of Senior Vice President, Market Development & Strategy, Audience Research.

Entravision has appointed Robert McCauley and Erin Voden to the role of SVP of Integrated Marketing Solutions in the Palm Springs, CA, and Washington, DC, regions respectively.

Meruelo Media’s Reggaeton y mas station Cali 93.9/Los Angeles, has named DJ Eddie One host for afternoon drive. Eddie One has also been named Cali 93.9’s Assistant Program Director.