Andy Cohen Signs Extension with SiriusXM
SiriusXM says radio host Andy Cohen has signed a three-year extension of his contract that will keep him at the company through 2025. As part of the extension, Cohen's flagship show "Andy Cohen Live" will expand to five days a week.
Audacy Hires Seema Kumar to Run Ad Platforms
Audacy has hired Seema Kumar from WarnerMedia to serve as its senior vice president of advertising platforms. Kumar will oversee staffers who are tasked with developing and running the advertising platforms.
DJ Ace Heads to WOSF-HD2 Charlotte
Radio One says Charlotte native DJ Ace will come home with a new weekday show on its urban-format station WOSF-HD2 (102.5 FM, The Block). DJ Ace joined Radio One in 2016 when he worked for one of their stations in Charlotte.
KISS UK Launches Dance Digital Channel
British station Kiss says the presenter of its Saturday evening dance show "Strictly Come Dancing" is launching a new digital station of his own. West will curate a selection of dance tracks for the streaming station.
WFNZ Launching New Afternoon Show
Radio One's Charlotte sports station WFNZ (92.7 FM) is launching a new afternoon show with Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl. In addition to the new afternoon show, WFNZ says it is refreshing its programming line-up throughout the day.
Jackie Paige Makes Majic in Atlanta
Urban One says it has hired Jackie Paige as their midday on-air personality at urban AC station WAMJ (107.5 FM, Majic 107.5/97.5). Paige will start her midday show on November 14, where she will be heard from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Christian Arcand Joins Audacy’s WEEI
Boston-based radio veteran Christian Arcand is joining Audacy's sports-format station WEEI (93.7 FM), where he will help co-produce the weekday afternoon show and have his own sports show on Saturdays. He previously worked at WBZ-FM.
Miles Adcox to Speak at CRS 2023
Miles Adcox, the chairman and owner of the emotional wellness lifestyle brand Onsite, will be the featured speaker at the Country Radio Seminar's CRS 2023 event in March, where he will offer wellness tips on resiliency, stress management and awareness.
Benztown Taps McWhorter as Head Writer
Radio imaging company Benztown says it has appointed Leon McWhorter as the company's head writer; he is the newest addition to the company as well as client partner Yamanair Creative's writer's room, which serves commercial clients across the country.
Programming Changes at CMG in Texas
Cox Media Group San Antonio has promoted Rob Roberts (left) to Director of Operations for the seven radio stations in its cluster. Joe Calgaro becomes the new Director of Programming for 99.5 KISS and 106.7 The Eagle KTKX.
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