DRG Media Chooses Jay Murphy as GM for Seven Stations
Jay Murphy is moving up in South Dakota. DRG Media has named him General Manager and Director of Sales and Operations, moving to oversee seven stations after five years as Director of Sales and Campaign Development at Riverfront Broadcasting in Rapid City.
Elguezabal Joins Norsan Media’s Sunshine State Sales Force
Norsan Media has named Eddy Elguezabal Vice President of Sales and Operations for Florida, tasking him with revenue growth and daily operations across Orlando and Jacksonville. He joins Norsan after a brief stint at iHeartMedia starting in 2025.
A WUDE Awakening for Rob Reel With New Brand Manager Gig
Midlands Media Group has named Robb Reel as MMG Creative Services Director and 94.3 The DUDE (WUDE) Morning Host and Brand Manager, bringing his morning show Up Reel Early to the station when he joins on August 3.
Brain Transplant: Vedantam’s Public Radio Program Moves to PRX
PRX is adding one of public radio's most recognizable science programs to its roster. Hidden Brain, the Shankar Vedantam-hosted show exploring human behavior, will move its broadcast distribution to PRX from NPR starting in October.
Chachi, Seeman Lead Final Conclave’s Last Rockwell Honorees
The Conclave has revealed its Rockwell Recipients, with the final five set to be honored at The Last Conclave in Minneapolis, September 15–17.
NAFB Foundation Awards Scholarships to Future Ag Broadcasters
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six agriculture communications students. The 2026 class will be recognized at the NAFB Foundation Celebration Luncheon during the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.
Fletcher Ford Alters Syndication With Christian Rock Offering
He spent years building traffic and billing software for radio stations, but before that, Fletcher Ford had a real passion for Christian alternative rock. That fandom now has a home in ALTered, a new syndicated show blending interviews with new music discovery.
Programmer and Format Consultant Mike Marino Dead At 60
Mike Marino built a career on adaptability, moving fluidly between Rhythmic AC, Modern AC, and Urban AC radio at stations coast to coast. Industry colleagues are now remembering him following his death Thursday after a private battle with cancer.
Atlanta’s B98.5 Completes All-Local Lineup With Otis Maher
Otis Maher spent months off the Atlanta airwaves after October's iHeartMedia layoffs. Now he's back on the air at Cox Media Group's B98.5 (WSB-FM) as nighttime host, completing an all-local weekday lineup. He also serves as as Production Manager for the cluster.
Paul O’Malley Exits Charleston GM Seat For Higher Saga Role
Saga Communications is shifting one of its market leaders into a corporate growth role. Paul O'Malley moves from President and General Manager of Charleston Media Solutions to Senior Vice President of Revenue Development, taking on Saga's digital revenue strategy.
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