Former Salem CCM VP Mike Blakemore Joins Christian Syndicator
KeepTheFaith Media Networks has appointed longtime radio programmer Mike Blakemore as Senior Consultant. Blakemore, formerly Vice President of the CCM format for Salem Media Group, brings more than 17 years of leadership in Christian radio.
Rush Limbaugh’s Bo Snerdley Gets Second Show Syndication
Red Apple Audio Networks has added The Rush Hour with James Golden to its syndicated offerings. Golden is best known for his tenure as producer of The Rush Limbaugh Show, where he became known by the on-air pseudonym Bo Snerdley.
Charlotte Radio Mourns As Former ‘Ace & TJ’ Host Dies at 56
Former syndicated radio personality David "Ace" Cannon has passed away at age 56. Cannon was a cornerstone of The Ace & TJ Show from its debut in 1998 until September of last year when he parted ways with the program.
Yancy McNair Named Cumulus Media Senior VP of Engineering
Cumulus Media has announced the promotion of Yancy McNair to Senior Vice President of Engineering, effective April 1. McNair steps into the role as Conrad Trautmann, Chief Technology Officer, prepares to retire after 25 years with the company.
Home Improvement Radio Host Tom Kraeutler Passes Away at 65
Tom Kraeutler, host of The Money Pit syndicated radio show and home improvement expert, passed away on February 2, following complications from surgery. He was 65. Kraeutler hosted the show alongside Leslie Segrete, with whom he also authored a book.
Eric Rowe Earns Marquee Spot as ‘Roula & Ryan’ Renews for Five
Houston morning radio team Roula Christie, Ryan Chase, and Eric Rowe have signed a five-year contract with Cumulus Media's 104.1 KRBE, not only extending their show's on-air tenure but expanding the show's name to The Roula & Ryan Show with Eric.
Cipolla, Kiger, and Quinn Take on Executive Roles At Townsquare
Townsquare Media has elevated three veteran team members to newly created executive leadership roles, highlighting the company's increasing focus on data-driven strategy, local media sales, and programmatic advertising.
Mark Shecterle Moves from Tulsa to Lead CMG San Antonio
Cox Media Group has appointed Mark Shecterle as the new Vice President and Market Manager of its San Antonio radio division. Shecterle assumes the role on February 24 following David Abel’s transition to Market Manager of CMG Atlanta Radio.
Elaina Smith Named to Replace Kelly Ford on ‘Backstage Country’
Following the end of Westwood One's Nights with Elaina, Country radio personality Elaina Smith has joined Beasley Media Group and Key Networks' Backstage Country. She replaces Kelly Ford, who leaves to focus on her on-air and Music Director duties at WWWF.
Wichita’s ‘Bob & Jeff Show’ To End After Two Decades on KFH
After nearly 24 years, father-and-son sports talk duo, Bob and Jeff Lutz, will end their show on Audacy Wichita’s KFH-AM on February 7. Their decision follows The Bob & Jeff Show being moved out of its early afternoon slot in favor of the syndicated Jim Rome Show.
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