NPR Board Expands with New Member and Public Appointments
NPR has elected several new members to its Board of Directors, including four Member Directors and two Public Directors, coming from NPR affiliates ranging from Texas to Michigan. The new board members will begin their terms in November.
John Boy and Billy Renew Syndication With Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks has renewed its syndication contract with The John Boy and Billy Big Show, ensuring the continued broadcast of the Southern-styled morning show across nearly 50 Country and Rock stations, as well as on a dedicated iHeartRadio channel.
Pillar Media Makes Network Stars Out Of Skip and Kristen
After proving themselves on STAR 101.5 in Denver, Skip Mahaffey and Kristen James now co-host The STAR Morning Show with Skip and Kristen across all three STAR stations, expanding their reach to Cincinnati's WAKW and New Jersey's WAWZ.
Rick & Bubba’s Rick Burgess Reveals Start Date For New Show
Radio Ink broke the news in February that Rick & Bubba Show co-host Rick Burgess would be going solo with his own syndicated show in 2025. We now have a date for that program's premiere - and Burgess won't have a long break after Rick & Bubba's end.
iHeartMedia Names Devonne Etcheverry as Pacific Area President
iHeartMedia has appointed Devonne Etcheverry as the new Area President for its Pacific Area, effective immediately. In her new role, Etcheverry will oversee all operations for the region's 35 broadcast and digital stations in six markets across all platforms.
‘Cash’ Warren Returns To Hampton Roads Morning Radio
Cannon Country 107.9 (WBQK) in Williamsburg, VA, has announced the addition of Jason "Cash" Warren as the station's first morning talent since its flip to Country in March. Cash was a former morning personality at Max Media's 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) in Norfolk.
Christian Artist RaJan Monroe Joins Houston’s NGEN Radio
Hope Media Group is adding Christian recording artist RaJan Monroe to Houston's NGEN Radio (KHVU) to host afternoons. Monroe is moving from Des Moines, where he was the morning host at Pulse 101.7 to serve at the Texas religious Hip-Hop station.
‘Large’ In Charge: Adams To Program Two At Cumulus Little Rock
McConnell “Large” Adams is moving to Arkansas to serve as Program Director for two stations at Cumulus Media Little Rock. Adams transitions to his new role from Delta Radio in Greenville, MS, where he served as Operations Manager and morning host on Q102.
Notorious Pardoned Trump Advisor Gets Radio Show Syndicated
Red Apple Audio Networks has added Roger Stone, the political strategist and self-proclaimed "agent provocateur," to its syndicated lineup. Stone has hosted a weekly show on Sunday afternoons on New York City's 77 WABC since June 2023.
Joe Brand Takes Over Penguins Play-by-Play Duties in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins have appointed Joe Brand as the new radio play-by-play announcer for the Penguins Radio Network. Brand will lead the coverage for all Penguins regular-season and playoff games, joined by color analyst Phil Bourque.
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