Ohio Association of Broadcasters Names New Head, Merritt To Retire
Chad Budreau will be joining the Ohio Association of Broadcasters as its new President, effective December 9. Budreau steps into the role currently held by Christine Merritt, who has announced her retirement after 22 years of leading the OAB.
GM Jerry Crowley to Exit Salem Media New York After 11 Years
Salem Media Group has announced that Jerry Crowley, Vice President and General Manager of Salem Media of New York, will step down at the end of 2024. Crowley has led 570 The Mission (WMCA-AM) and 970 The Answer (WNYM-AM) since 2013.
Keith Britton Makes Brand Manager At Cleveland’s 92.3 The Fan
Keith Britton has been promoted to Brand Manager of 92.3 The Fan (WKRK) in Cleveland. Britton has served as the Audacy station's Assistant Brand Manager since 2019. He takes over the role from Andy Roth, who left to program Atlanta's 680 The Fan.
iHeartMedia Minneapolis Names Andrew Metzen as VP of Sales
iHeartMedia Minneapolis has promoted Andrew Metzen to Vice President of Sales. Metzen, who joined iHeartMedia in 2015 as an Account Executive, will lead the sales team for iHeart's nine stations and their digital platforms in the Twin Cities market.
Pop Culture Takes Center Stage As Sam Sanders Takes KCRW
Award-winning journalist and cultural critic Sam Sanders has created The Sam Sanders Show with Los Angeles public radio outlet KCRW. The multi-platform program will air every Friday and Saturday, exploring the week's trends that dominate conversations.
Frankie Boyer Expands Radio Reach with New Connecticut Show
Veteran talk radio host Frankie Boyer has launched The Frankie Boyer Lifestyle Show, airing on Forte Family Broadcasting's WGCH News Talk AM 1490 in Greenwich. The show runs live for an hour on weekday evenings, reaching from Connecticut into Westchester County, NY.
Joe Albrecht Crashes Into SVP Role For iHeartMedia Alaska
iHeartMedia has appointed Joe "Crash" Albrecht as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for Alaska. With over 35 years of experience, Albrecht will oversee programming for iHeart’s ten stations in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
AC Format Innovator George Johns Passes Away
George Johns, one of the pioneering names behind Adult Contemporary radio, has passed away. Known for his innovation and leadership, Johns left an indelible mark on stations across North America, reshaping the way listeners experienced music and entertainment.
Beasley Media Group Names Regional Sales Leaders For Florida
Beasley Media Group has made a trio of sales management promotions within its Florida region clusters. The move comes as Beasley moves to consolidate several leadership positions, which included the appointment of the broadcaster's first Regional VPs in August.
DJ D-Strong Returns to Relaunched 102 JAMZ in Orlando
In August, 102 JAMZ (WJHM) returned to Orlando airwaves for the first time since its original run from 1988 to 2014. Now one of the station's most familiar voices has returned as its first on-air talent since the station's relaunch.
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