Philadelphia Jazz Radio Icon Bob Perkins Passes Away at 91
Bob Perkins, a beloved voice in Philadelphia’s jazz community and a veteran broadcaster known as "BP with the GM," passed away Sunday at the age of 91. Perkins had been hospitalized for two weeks before his death.
Joyce Wirthlin Made Market President Role for iHeart Salt Lake City
iHeartMedia has announced Joyce Wirthlin as the new Market President for its Salt Lake City cluster, overseeing six stations. Her promotion comes after almost four years as Senior Vice President of Sales for the cluster. She succeeds Judy Copier.
Cousin Brucie Signs Syndication Deal With Red Apple
Red Apple Music Networks, the music radio arm of Red Apple Audio Networks, has expanded its national syndication with Cousin Brucie’s Rock & Roll Party, hosted by legendary radio personality Bruce “Cousin Brucie” Morrow.
Orchard To Publish Psychological Radio Thriller ‘Dead Air’ in March
Longtime broadcaster and consultant Kelly Orchard is set to debut her latest work - a psychological thriller that delves into the chaos of a massive radio takeover. Her novel, Dead Air: The Day the Music Died, will be released in March.
Laura Dickerson Adds Atlanta APD Duties For Cumulus
Cumulus Media has chosen Laura Dickerson as Assistant Program Director and Midday Host for Q99.7 Atlanta (WWWQ). Dickerson will continue her role as Music Director for Cumulus Houston’s 104.1 KRBE and host of H-Town Nights with Laura.
Cox Media Group Appoints Abel As New Atlanta Market Manager
Cox Media Group has announced David Abel as the new Vice President and Market Manager of CMG Atlanta Radio, effective February 17. Abel moves to Georgia after a stint as VP & Market Manager for CMG San Antonio's five-station radio cluster.
Bill Schulz Raised to VP of Programming at Reno Media Group
Bill Schulz has been named Vice President of Programming for Reno Media Group's nine radio stations across Northern Nevada. Schulz joined the company in 1996 as co-host of the morning show on KODS, rising to Program Director and RMG Operations Manager.
Bob Uecker, Radio’s ‘Mr. Baseball,’ Dead at 90
Legendary Major League Baseball radio broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away on Thursday at age 90. News of his death was announced by the Milwaukee Brewers, for whom Uecker spent 54 years in the broadcast booth. He had battled lung cancer since 2023.
Matt Cahill Adds To His Leadership Portfolio at Audacy DC
Matt Cahill is adding another station under his belt at Audacy Washington, DC. He is now Brand Manager for The Team 980 (WTEM-AM) alongside his current roles as Assistant Brand Manager for 106.7 The Fan (WJFK) and Executive Morning Show Producer.
Beasley Names AJ Lurie as Successor to Dan Finn in New Jersey
Beasley Media Group has appointed AJ Lurie as Cluster Manager for its New Jersey radio properties. Lurie, who also oversees Beasley’s Fort Myers stations, succeeds Dan Finn, who will retire in March.
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