Maine Association of Broadcasters To Add Three To Hall of Fame
The Maine Association of Broadcasters will induct three veteran broadcasters into its Hall of Fame this fall, of which two have ties to radio. These inductees were selected by a committee comprising MAB Board members and previous Hall of Fame inductees.
Laurel Bristow to Host Public Health Show For Atlanta’s WABE
Atlanta NPR member station WABE is teaming with Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health for Health Wanted, a new weekly radio show and podcast. Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow will unpack the week's crucial public health headlines.
Radio Workflow Enhances TAAS Team with Sean Kernan
Radio Workflow has announced the appointment of Sean Kernan to its Traffic As A Service team. Kernan was previously a Brand Manager and Operations Manager with Illinois' Regional Media after serving as an on-air talent.
Maine’s WIGY Cuts Ties with Morning Duo Mark and Sara
After four years, Bennett Radio Group's 105.5/95.7 WIGY in Lewiston, Maine has cut morning hosts Mark Turcotte and Sara Poulin. July 24 was the station's last day to air the WIGY Breakfast Club, with the duo's departure announced on social media.
iHeart Sacramento Welcomes New Metro President Steve Darnell
iHeartMedia has appointed Steve Darnell as the new Metro President for Sacramento, CA. Darnell steps into the role after four years as iHeart's Area President for Fresno, Riverside, Spokane, Monterey, Modesto, and Bakersfield.
McClure to Lead iHeart’s Unified Partnerships Division in California
iHeartMedia California has appointed Sara McClure as Vice President of Unified Partnerships. McClure transitions to this role after serving as Market President of iHeart Sacramento for the past eight years.
Former NPR Exec, ‘Up First’ Creator Sarah Gilbert To Lead WAMC
Albany, NY's Northeast Public Radio, operator of WAMC, has appointed Sarah Gilbert as its new President and CEO. Gilbert brings extensive experience from her roles at the BBC, NPR, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Patrick Pfingsten To Take Over Springfield’s Morning News
Illinois political reporter Patrick Pfingsten has been named the new host of Mid-West Family Broadcasting's Springfield’s Morning News on 92.7 WMAY. Serving as a fill-in on WMAY since 2022, he replaces interim host Mike Wennmacher starting on July 29.
Hohler, Kerley To Lead Cumulus San Francisco’s Sports Radio
Cumulus Media has made dual programming promotions within its San Francisco Bay Area sports radio brands. Mike Hohler has been elevated from Assistant Program Director to Program Director of three stations, while John Kerley steps into that same APD role.
SiriusXM Locks Down Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo for Three More Years
Rumors that Chris "Mad Dog" Russo would make his exit from SiriusXM at the end of his latest contract have proved unfounded as the sports radio host has inked a new three-year deal to continue with the satellite broadcaster's Mad Dog Sports Radio.
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