Davis New VP Programming, Greensboro
Zac Davis has been named Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Greensboro, NC. The cluster includes five radio stations and multiple digital platforms.
Mitchem Signs Long-Term Deal With iHeart
iHeartMedia veteran Thea Mitchem has signed a new long-term deal to continue in her role at iHeartMedia's National Programming Group as EVP/programming for the Northeast division. She'll also continue as PD of WWPR (Power 105.1)/New York.
Dash Across Town Gives Chicago’s B96 New PM Drive
Audacy Chicago has revealed the addition of Dash, AKA Jordan Orman-Weiss, to afternoons on B96 (WBBM). Dash comes to B96 across town from Hubbard Chicago's WTMX, where he spent the last three years hosting nights.
WOR Adding Extra Sexton Hour
Starting today, The Buck Sexton Show adds a third hour. The show will air from 6-9 PM weekdays on 710 WOR. The former CIA officer and NYPD counterterrorism expert has been on WOR Since February.
Chang And King Add New Hosting Roles At NPR
Starting soon, Alisa Chang will host All Things Considered along with Audie Cornish, Mary Louise Kelly, and Ari Shapiro; and Noel King will join David Greene, Steve Inskeep, and Rachel Martin as the fourth host of Morning Edition and the Up First podcast. King and Chang will continue their enterprise reporting on Planet Money.
Fox Comes From Canada To Detroit Public Radio
Detroit public radio station WDET 101.9 has announced the appointment of L. Adam Fox as Program Director. In his new role, Fox will oversee the development of news, music, and conversation programming, serving the diverse Detroit community.
Georgia Radio HoF Honors For Sousa
104.1 The Wave (WRJY Brunswick) GM and Morning Host Joe Willie Sousa has joined the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Sousa was honored as a Career Achievement Inductee.
Riedel Brings Broadway To New Radio Show
Multi-media personality Michael Riedel will join Emmy-winning broadcaster Len Berman as the co-host of the 710 WOR/New York morning show, effective Monday, March 5. Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning will broadcast weekdays, 6-10 a.m.
ESPN Considering Adding Pat McAfee To Radio, Reports Say
ESPN supposedly aims to expand the reach of The Pat McAfee Show by simulcasting it on national radio as part of its upcoming new schedule. The purported move comes after recent layoffs took numerous ESPN Radio shows off the air.
Samuelson Sets Retirement From WGN
Legendary agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson will retire on December 31. The farewell will come shortly after he celebrates his 60th anniversary at the station.
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