KBLA Host Robin Ayers Passes Away at Age 44
Los Angeles radio host and journalist Robin Ayers passed away on Thursday, December 5, at the age of 44. KBLA-AM owner Tavis Smiley confirmed the news in a statement on X. Ayers joined KBLA in 2022 as the host of The RA Report with Robin Ayers.
Omar y Argelia Return to Los Angeles Radio on Entravision’s José
Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano, best known as Omar y Argelia, will bring their popular Spanish-language radio show back to the Los Angeles airwaves starting in 2025. The duo are joining Entravision's Jose 97.5 FM & 107.1 on January 6.
Paul Lambert Takes Houston Region’s Top Role for iHeart
iHeartMedia has named Paul Lambert as Region President for its Houston market. Lambert, a 24-year company veteran, will report to iHeartMedia Division President Eddie Martiny, who previously held the role before being elevated to his current position in October.
Charleston Radio Mourns ‘Two Girls & a Guy’ Host Mike Edwards
Charleston morning host Mike Edwards, known for his years as a co-host on Mix 95.9's Two Girls & a Guy, has died. Saga Communications confirmed Edwards' passing on Thursday. He was also the station's Program Director.
Kevin Kietzman Is ‘Uncanceled’ In Kansas City Radio Comeback
Five years after Kevin Kietzman was fired from his show on WHB-AM for inflammatory comments about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, he's back on the air at Cumulus Media's KCMO-AM. Kietzman’s new show, Kevin Kietzman Uncanceled, debuted this week.
Michael Kay Making Solo Move to Middays at ESPN New York
After more than two decades of afternoon radio in New York City, The Michael Kay Show is coming to a close on December 13. However, the longtime broadcaster and voice of the New York Yankees won't be far away - he's moving to ESPN New York middays, solo.
Todd Cavanah Made VP of Cumulus Media’s Classic Hits Stations
Cumulus Media has named 94.7 WLS Program Director Todd Cavanah as Vice President of Classic Hits. In this new position, he will provide strategic content guidance for the company’s 24 Classic Hits-formatted stations. He will remain in Chicago.
Charlie Harger to Lead KIRO’s ‘Seattle’s Morning News’ In 2025
As Seattle’s Morning News co-hosts Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien prepare for retirement, KIRO Newsradio has announced that veteran journalist Charlie Harger will take over as host starting in January. Harger joined Bonneville International's KIRO as News Director in 2021.
Rockie Thomas Steps into CSO Role at SoundStack
SoundStack has appointed Rockie Thomas as Chief Strategy Officer, a newly created role to advance the audio-as-a-service provider's strategic vision in podcasting, streaming radio, programmatic advertising, hosting, delivery, and measurement.
Florida Morning Host Killed In Tragic Early Morning Car Crash
Heather Jennings, morning show host for MARC Media's I Am Country 106.9 (WPLL) in Gainsville, FL, died in a head-on collision on her way to work Tuesday morning. Jennings had only been on-air at the station for less than a month.
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