Bob Uecker, Radio’s ‘Mr. Baseball,’ Dead at 90
Legendary Major League Baseball radio broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday at age 90. News of his death was announced by the Milwaukee Brewers, for whom Uecker spent 54 years in the broadcast booth. He had battled lung cancer since 2023.
Matt Cahill Adds To His Leadership Portfolio at Audacy DC
Matt Cahill is adding another station under his belt at Audacy Washington, DC. He is now Brand Manager for The Team 980 (WTEM-AM) alongside his current roles as Assistant Brand Manager for 106.7 The Fan (WJFK) and Executive Morning Show Producer.
Beasley Names AJ Lurie as Successor to Dan Finn in New Jersey
Beasley Media Group has appointed AJ Lurie as Cluster Manager for its New Jersey radio properties. Lurie, who also oversees Beasley’s Fort Myers stations, succeeds Dan Finn, who will retire in March.
Sean Thompson Back At The Truth Amid Programming Changes
Sean Thompson is returning to Good Karma Brands Milwaukee's 101.7 The Truth (WGKB-AM) as Director of Content as the Black-centric Talk station introduces a series of programming changes starting January 20.
KNWN Veteran Brian Calvert Named Program Director By Lotus
Lotus Communications Seattle has promoted Brian Calvert to Program Director of Northwest Newsradio 1000 (KNWN-AM/FM). Calvert assumes the role after a long tenure with the station, starting with its transition to an all-news format in 2002.
In Dallas, The Answer Adds Josh Hammer To Weekend Lineup
The Josh Hammer Show is joining Salem Media Group's 660 AM The Answer in Dallas, TX, beginning January 18. Newsweek’s Senior Editor-at-Large, Josh Hammer will broadcast every Saturday night on the Conservative Talk station.
Ryan Merkley to Oversee NPR’s AI and Network Strategy as COO
NPR has announced Ryan Merkley as its new Chief Operating Officer. Merkley will oversee Member Partnership, Network Growth, Technology Operations and Distribution, Product and Audience Technology, and NPR’s AI strategy teams.
Arkansas Broadcaster & Former NAB Radio Chair Ted Snider Dies
Ted Snider, best known as the former owner of KARN-AM, KKYK, and the Arkansas Radio Network, passed away peacefully at his Little Rock home on Tuesday. Snider, who had been living with Parkinson’s Disease for several years, was 96.
Aspen Public Radio Adds Regan Mertz for Arts & Culture Reporting
Regan Mertz has joined Aspen Public Radio as its new Arts & Culture reporter, replacing Kaya Williams, who has been on the Edlis Neeson Arts & Culture Desk since 2022. She moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2024 to work as a reporter for The Aspen Times.
Bryan Seeley to Lead Broadcast Supply Worldwide as CEO
Broadcast Supply Worldwide has promoted Bryan Seeley to President and CEO. With over 13 years at the radio broadcast equipment provider, he previously served as BSW’s Director of Marketing and Sales. He succeeds Tim Schwieger, who will now serve as Board Chair.
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