Brian Long Named Program Director for KFI at iHeart Los Angeles
iHeartMedia Los Angeles has announced the appointment of Brian Long as Program Director for KFI AM 640, AM 570 LA Sports, and 1150 The Patriot. He replaces Robin Bertolucci, who stepped down from programming KFI after 25 years in November.
John Peake Is Once Again KOST PD After iHeart LA Shuffle
iHeartMedia Los Angeles EVP of Programming John Peake has added additional Program Director duties to his repertoire, resuming his oversight of KOST 103.5. Peake already serves as Program Director of 104.3 MYFM and as iHeart's Hot AC Brand Manager.
Jim Lawson Joins Collective Heads Consultancy as Partner
Collective Heads has gone from a Cerberus to a Hydra with the addition of a fourth "head" to the radio consulting group. Programming veteran Jim Lawson is now a partner on the team led by Tim Richards, which includes Jimmy Steal and Heidi McIvor-Allen.
Bill Spadea to Depart NJ 101.5 to Focus on Governor Race
Townsquare Media personality Bill Spadea is leaving his morning talk show on New Jersey 101.5 as he prepares to formally run for New Jersey governor. Spadea originally announced his plans in June but waited to file his candidacy to maintain his show in the interim.
Alan Hirschbein Joins iHeart San Francisco as VP of Sales
iHeartMedia San Francisco is bringing a former SiriusXM Senior Director on board to lead the cluster's sales growth. Alan Hirschbein has been named Vice President of Sales for the Bay Area, bringing over 20 years of expertise in broadcast and digital media.
Andy Denemark Joins PURE Jingles as US Branding Consultant
European audio branding company PURE Jingles has announced the appointment of Andy Denemark as US Branding Consultant. Denemark brings extensive experience in affiliate relations and marketing from his previous tenure at United Stations Radio Networks.
Mississippi’s ‘Godfather of SuperTalk’ Passes Away At 77
Paul Gallo, host of The Gallo Radio Show on SuperTalk Mississippi, has died at the age of 77. Gallo passed away on January 19, closing a career spanning more than five decades that shaped Mississippi talk radio and politics.
Philadelphia Jazz Radio Icon Bob Perkins Passes Away at 91
Bob Perkins, a beloved voice in Philadelphia’s jazz community and a veteran broadcaster known as "BP with the GM," passed away Sunday at the age of 91. Perkins had been hospitalized for two weeks before his death.
Joyce Wirthlin Made Market President Role for iHeart Salt Lake City
iHeartMedia has announced Joyce Wirthlin as the new Market President for its Salt Lake City cluster, overseeing six stations. Her promotion comes after almost four years as Senior Vice President of Sales for the cluster. She succeeds Judy Copier.
Cousin Brucie Signs Syndication Deal With Red Apple
Red Apple Music Networks, the music radio arm of Red Apple Audio Networks, has expanded its national syndication with Cousin Brucie’s Rock & Roll Party, hosted by legendary radio personality Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow.
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