People in the News

The "JJ On the Mic personality" and "My Pastor Said" podcast host will be reaching listeners on HMG's flagship KSBJ-FM in Houston and the Worship 24/7 national network. JJ Simmons is widely known for her heart for ministry, cultivating a closely connected relationship with her audience through authenticity.

Four Wisconsin broadcasters have been selected as "Local Broadcast Legends" by the Michelle Vetterkind-led Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and will be recognized at a keynote lunch during the 2026 WBA Summer Conference.

Sam Pieprzyca has been listening to 102.7 in San Antonio his whole life. Now he's running it. Connoisseur Media San Antonio has named the veteran Adult Hits format radio personality Program Director of the newly rebranded 102.7 Bob FM (KJXK).

Twelve years after joining the station, Audacy has named CJ Robinson Brand Manager of Orlando's Mix 105.1 (WOMX). He will continue to host Mix Mornings with CJ & Jenn, as well as afternoons on 102.7 The Beach in Miami, and mornings on the CHANNEL Q network.

SuiteRadio has signed rising radio personality Kadie Daye to its programming lineup, with The Kadie Daye Show launching March 30. Daye built her early career in South Bend, IN, before landing a morning role in Buffalo, where her work earned a CMA nomination.

Nearly a half-century in Pennsylvania radio will earn Jim Loftus a spot in the PAB's Radio Hall of Fame on April 10, where John Wilsbach will also be recognized as Radio Broadcaster of the Year at the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting.

Orion Samuelson, the voice of agriculture on Chicago's WGN Radio for more than six decades, has died at the age of 91. He is remembered for how the distinction that farming touches every life became somewhat of his own personal mission in his reporting.

Armando Diaz has joined MediaCo as Vice President of Operations and Efficiency, tasked with tightening operational discipline and simplifying internal processes across the company's multicultural TV, audio, digital, and streaming businesses.

Grand Rapids, MI's Wright Media Group is expanding with a new "street-level alliance" for the radio consulting firm's services, spanning talent coaching, weekly music data and planning, station imaging and custom production, and listener focus groups.

After building revenue and strengthening local business partnerships across Northern Arizona, Yavapai Broadcasting is handing Mike Jensen the keys to its holdings in the Verde Valley and beyond, with a promotion from Regional Director of Sales to General Manager.