Hubbard Radio Picks Former iHeart SVP for Palm Beach DOS
Danny Bortnick has been appointed Director of Sales for Hubbard Radio’s West Palm Beach/Boca Raton radio market. Bortnick previously served as Region SVP of Sales for iHeartMedia Washington, DC, and will now oversee the cluster's broadcast and digital sales.
Bryan Scott Raised to Brand Manager at WDEZ Wausau
Midwest Communications has promoted morning show personality Bryan Scott to Brand Manager for Great Country WDEZ in Wausau, WI. Scott, who has been with the station since 2011, will continue co-hosting The WDEZ Morning Show with his new responsibilities.
NBC’s Andrea Mitchell Honored with 2024 Gracies Icon Award
The Alliance for Women in Media has announced that NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and Chief Washington Correspondent Andrea Mitchell will receive the prestigious Gracies Icon Award at the 2024 Gracies Leadership Awards.
Alabama AM Owner Who Made News For Stolen Tower Dead at 41
WJLX Owner Brett Elmore has passed away at the age of 41. The station confirmed his passing on Tuesday on social media. Elmore made global headlines earlier this year after reporting the station's 200-foot tower was stolen without a trace.
Atlanta Radio Icon Wanda Smith Dead at 59
Longtime Atlanta radio personality Wanda Smith has passed away at the age of 59. Smith first joined V-103 in 1998, working with hosts Frank Ski and later Ryan Cameron, helping to make the show Atlanta’s highest-rating morning radio show for many years.
Air Talent Turned Radio Station Co-Owner J.J. Jeffrey Dies
After the sale of Fuller-Jeffrey Group in 1999, J.J Jeffrey — known for stints in Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago — continued to serve as an owner of radio stations through Atlantic Coast Radio. Now, the industry is pausing to remember Jeffrey, who has died at the age of 84.
Bo Matthews Takes On Key Radio Role At Super Hi-Fi
AI-driven radio management platform Super Hi-Fi has announced the addition of Bo Matthews as its new Director of Radio Programming Services. Matthews previously served as Alpha Media San Jose's OM before being cut in the company's summer layoffs.
Wisconsin Public Radio Welcomes New Reporting Fellows for 2024
Wisconsin Public Radio has added two new reporting fellows as part of its commitment to supporting early-career journalists. Nick Rommel and Anna Marie Yanny will join the WPR news team for the next year, contributing to the group's news coverage.
PNW Public Station Reels In David Fischer as General Manager
Seattle-area KNKX Public Radio has appointed David Fischer as its new President and General Manager. He succeeds Joey Cohn, who announced his retirement back in April after 37 years at the jazz station. Fischer was previously CEO of Tacoma Arts Live for 18 years.
New Leadership Announced at CPB As Ruby Calvert Elected Chair
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has elected Ruby Calvert as Chair and Laura Ross as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors. Ross steps into the Vice Chair position after serving as Board Chair since 2022. Both will serve one-year terms.
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