FCC Veteran Michael O’Rielly to Lead The Media Institute in 2026
After more than forty years with The Media Institute, Richard Kaplar will step down as President and CEO on January 31. Former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly will succeed him in leading the First-Amendment-forward communications policy organization.
Women to Watch: Natalie Jansen; WIXX, Green Bay
(Charese Frugé) For Natalie Jansen, radio wasn’t part of the plan. In fact, her entire career began in what she calls “the most unexpected way possible.” By winning the 102.9 The Hog’s Rock Girl competition in 2015. “That experience made me fall in love with how radio worked."
NYC’s WFAN Welcomes Back Craig Carton for Afternoon Drive
After weeks of rumors, it's official: Craig Carton will start his third era with New York City's WFAN in 2026. The New York State Broadcasters Hall of Famer is making his return to the station’s lineup on January 5 to launch The Carton Show alongside Chris McMonigle.
Laurie Ramirez Named Station Manager of Houston Public Media
Following a national search, Houston Public Media has appointed Executive Director of Content Laurie Ramirez as Station Manager. She will oversee operations and strategic leadership for NPR affiliate News 88.7 (KUHF), KUHT-TV, and HPM's digital platforms.
Fred Child to Take Baton as CEO of Portland’s All Classical Radio
Portland's All Classical Radio (KQAC) has announced Fred Child as the next President and CEO, beginning January 2. Child will relocate from New York City to Oregon for the role. He is known for his 25-year run with the syndicated music program Performance Today.
WBBM Newsradio Marshals In A New Evening Anchor In Chicago
Audacy Chicago welcomes Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist Glenn Marshall as the new evening anchor and reporter for 780 WBBM Newsradio. Marshall joins the station after a stint at WGN-TV, covering news and stories from Chicago’s South and West Sides.
MPR Names New Board Chair, Trustees After First Public Search
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the election of eight new members to its Board of Trustees. The board also elected Libby Hlavka as its new chair. Hlavka, who joined the MPR Board of Trustees in 2017, succeeds Bryan Phillips, who will now serve as vice chair.
RadioAnalyzer Hires Scott Musgrave to Lead US, Canada Growth
RadioAnalyzer, a global real-time audience analytics platform for radio, has appointed industry veteran Scott Musgrave to its US and Canada team. Musgrave most recently served as Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at Coleman Insights.
WISN’s Jay Weber Announces New Chapter After 35 Years on Air
After a 35-year run with the station, iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN morning host Jay Weber will conclude his daily role on The Jay Weber Show later this month, while he transitions to a new audio chapter with the company.
Tom Hicks, Who Helped Launch iHeartMedia’s Radio Empire, Dies
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman whose investments helped engineer one of the most significant turning points in radio consolidation, died Saturday at age 79. He is also remembered for his well-known tenure as owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars.
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