Former WMCA “Good Guy” & Radio Exec Gary Stevens Passes
Former WMCA "Good Guy," media broker, and radio executive Gary Stevens passed away on February 17. He was 84. Stevens had served on multiple boards, including the NAB, RAB, and Saga Communications - where he was Lead Director.
Joel Hartstone, Entrepreneur and Radio Investor, Dead at 79
Joel Hartstone, a former radio station owner and industry investor, passed away on February 4 at the age of 79. Hartstone, a 1970 graduate of Cornell Law School, began his career as counsel for Aetna before transitioning into media ownership in the early 1980s.
Former Cox GSM Beth Bowers Joins The Center for Sales Strategy
The Center for Sales Strategy has appointed Beth Bowers as Senior Vice President of Sales. Bowers most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has also held key sales leadership positions at Cox Media Group.
Corey Dylan Is In At San Diego’s Z90
Local Media San Diego’s Z90 (XHTZ) has named Corey Dylan as its new midday personality. Dylan, who had hosted mornings at sister station 100.7 BIG-FM since 2020, will also take on weekend on-air duties.
Emerson Alum Alex Parker Returns to WERS For Afternoons
Emerson College's WERS 88.9 in Boston has announced Alex Parker as its new Afternoon Host and Programming Assistant. An Emerson College alum from the Class of 2013, Parker previously spent time on air as a student host.
Jimmy Steal To Co-Program Portland’s 98.7 The Bull
Alpha Media Portland's 98.7 The Bull (KUPL) has added veteran programmer and Collective Heads Consultant Jimmy Steal as Co-Content Director, working alongside current Content Director Tim Richards and Assistant Program Director Dylan Salisbury.
Dick Carr, Former ABC and Mutual Radio VP, Dead at 90
Veteran radio executive and broadcaster Dick Carr passed away on February 12 at the age of 90. Carr served as Vice President for ABC and Mutual Radio Networks and was an executive producer for national programs featuring Larry King, Dick Clark, and others.
Nebraska Broadcasters Association Taps 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including four from radio. Dennis and Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight, and Dave Wingert will be honored at the NBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 12.
Nebraska Athletics Radio Voice Greg Sharpe Dead At 61
University of Nebraska radio voice Greg Sharpe has passed away at the age of 61 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Sharpe had been the lead play-by-play announcer for the Huskers Radio Network since 2008, calling 17 seasons of Nebraska football and baseball.
Melz On The Mic Out At Townsquare Media’s 107.3 Kiss FM
Melz On The Mic has exited Townsquare Media's 107.3 Kiss FM (KISX) in Tyler/Longview, TX, after four years. Melz joined KISX in 2020 and was promoted to Brand Manager in 2022 after serving nearly a decade as APD and on-air personality at KSSM/KOOC Killeen/Temple.
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