People in the News

Montana Public Radio has hired Victoria Traxler to expand its coverage of state government, particularly affecting rural communities. The initiative is a collaboration with Yellowstone Public Radio and the University of Montana School of Journalism.

Change is underway at Mid-West Family Broadcasting. Tom Walker, the company's third-generation President, is transitioning to a new role as Chairman of the Board, as longtime executive Dave Doetsch has been named Chief Operating and Revenue Officer.

New England radio personality Mistress Carrie is taking over mornings on Saga Communications' Lazer 99.3 & 98.5 (WLZX) in Springfield, MA, starting Valentine's Day. Carrie is best known for her 22 years at Boston's WAAF until its 2020 sale.

Charlotte FC and Urban One Charlotte have announced Anna Witte as the club’s new color analyst for radio broadcasts. She joins play-by-play announcer Will...

Binnie Media has announced a series of executive promotions across its sales teams. The New England broadcaster has elevated Jon Sundberg to Executive Vice President of Sales, overseeing operations across all 17 radio stations and other properties.

As we enter the NFL offseason, VSiN is launching a revamped programming lineup, including the addition of Jensen Lewis to mornings. Lewis joins Dave Ross to co-host VSiN By the Books, covering basketball, hockey, baseball, golf, tennis, and horse racing.

Cox Media Group Miami has added Sammy Simpson as its new Promotions and Activations Manager. Simpson joins CMG after two years growing his private consultancy. He previously served as Brand and Content Manager for Capitol Broadcasting in Raleigh, NC.

iHeartMedia St. Louis has promoted Libby Nolan to be its new Market President, overseeing the company’s six local stations. Nolan succeeds former iHeartMedia St. Louis and Indianapolis Area President John Beck, who stepped down in January to focus on his consulting business.

Jenna Weiss-Berman has departed Audacy, where she has served as Executive Vice President of Podcasts since 2023, to join Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions as Head of Audio, expanding the company’s footprint in podcasting and digital audio content.

Veteran radio creative specialist Yaman Coskun, former Yamanair Creative CEO, launches yaman.AI, a hybrid creative services company offering local-direct-focused ad creation, sales tools, training, consultations, and production support across audio, video, jingles, and digital branding.