People in the News

They first found fame as the morning hosts of KRQQ-FM 93.7 in Tucson and, thanks to that success, relocated to KZZP-FM, today a sibling of "KRQ" owned by iHeartMedia. They then entered national syndication via iHeartMedia-owned Premiere Networks. Now, “The Johnjay & Rich Show” has been selected for a MSBC honor.

William Choate, known to listeners as "Cadillac Jack," has died as a result of a heart attack, his ex-wife has posted to social media. Tributes are pouring in from former colleagues. Choate in February 2017 suffered a heart attack that led to the installation of three stents to clear a blockage to one side of his heart.

Ribbit ... Ribbit. There's a new morning show at the Audacy Inc. Country radio station serving the Inland Empire of Southern California, and it pairs its afternoon host — a 2024 ACM and CMA nominee for Large Market On-Air Personality of the Year — with Kelli Green.

Revenue operations and digital advertising tech-focused firm Marketron has promoted from within to fill the role of Chief Revenue Officer. The job is going to a 10-year company veteran who took over the marketing team in 2024.

Another Westwood One syndicated talk host is taking a seat in the Trump administration, as Conservative personality Mark Levin is joining a restructured Homeland Security Advisory Council to focus on immigration enforcement and border security.

Hispanic-focused broadcaster Norsan Media has appointed Sylvia Serna Refojo as National Accounts Director. Refojo will lead partnerships with agencies and advertisers seeking to reach the growing Hispanic market through culturally relevant campaigns.

AdLarge and the fwd. network have named Lisa Waks as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships. Waks will oversee strategic digital partnerships and business development, including the fwd. network’s slate of female-focused content.

Collective Heads, the radio programming and operations-focused consultancy that’s home to veteran industry figures Tim Richards and Jimmy Steal, is welcoming Local Media San Diego Director of Operations and Programming Joe Lindsay to its team.

Seattle's Puget Sound Public Radio (KUOW) has appointed St. Louis Public Radio CEO Tina Pamintuan as the next President and CEO of KUOW. Pamintuan assumes the role held by Caryn Mathes, who will retire June 2 after more than ten years leading the NPR affiliate.

Andy Denemark is adding more marketing duties to his dossier, this time for Bridge Ratings, where he will lead Client Relations for StreamStats, the firm’s media consumption data platform with localized music streaming behavior tailored for radio programmers.