Bev Rainey to Host New Syndicated ‘Country Nights Live’
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has announced the upcoming debut of a new nightly syndicated Country music show, Country Nights Live with Bev Rainey, set to launch on New Year's Eve. The five-hour program will broadcast live from Nashville.
Kix Brooks To Leave ‘American Country Countdown’ as Fox Joins
After 18 years as the show's host, Kix Brooks is stepping away from Westwood One's American Country Countdown. Starting in January, Cumulus Media Dallas morning personality Ryan Fox will succeed the Country superstar as the syndicated show's lead.
NASCAR Radio Pro Brad Gillie Promoted to PRN Lead Anchor
The Performance Racing Network has announced that Brad Gillie will step into the role of lead anchor alongside Mark Garrow beginning with the 2025 NASCAR season. Gillie takes over following the retirement of longtime lead anchor Doug Rice.
Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien Bid Farewell to Seattle’s KIRO
Seattle radio staples Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien, co-hosts of Seattle’s Morning News, have announced their retirements, marking the end of an era for Bonneville International's KIRO Newsradio. In turn, Seattle’s Morning News will introduce a new host in 2025.
Lara Dua-Swartz Named Program Director For Athens’ WUGA
University of Georgia Athens' NPR affiliate WUGA has appointed Lara Dua-Swartz as its new Program Director and Content Strategist. Dua-Swartz has been with WUGA for the past year and a half while hosting middays for Cox Media Group’s Magic 102.1 (WGMG).
Erik Nordin Named Chief Technology Officer at Boston’s GBH
Boston's GBH has promoted Erik Nordin to the public broadcaster's Chief Technology Officer. Having joined GBH in 2016, Nordin had been serving as interim CTO since October 2023, replacing Shane Miner, who was elevated to Chief Operating Officer.
Veteran Radio Exec Mike Agovino Joins Tap as VP of Partnerships
Media buying platform Tap has appointed former Katz Radio President Mike Agovino as Vice President of Partnership Development. Agovino will lead Tap's US partnership initiatives, collaborating with Tap Executive Vice President Mike Glickenhaus
Cumulus Combines Minneapolis, Chicago Leadership Under Nyren
Cumulus Media is adding oversight of its Minneapolis stations to Chicago Market Manager Marv Nyren, who will now serve as Regional Vice President. He replaces Shelly Malecha Wilkes, who led the Minneapolis cluster for eleven years and is no longer with the company.
Wisconsin Public Media Appoints Jordan Siegler as Interim Leader
Jordan L. Siegler has been appointed Interim Executive Director of Wisconsin Public Media. Siegler, who currently serves as Associate Director of WPM, steps into the role following the sudden passing of Executive Director Heather L. Reese in October.
Heather Roberts Returns to Portland on KXL’s Morning News
Alpha Media Portland's FM News 101 KXL has announced Heather Roberts as the new Co-Anchor of Portland's Morning News. Roberts brings extensive journalism experience, most recently serving as News Director and Morning News Anchor at KBND in Bend, OR.
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