Guardians’ Tom Hamilton Named 2025 Frick Award Recipient
Tom Hamilton, the longtime voice of Cleveland Guardians baseball, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting. He becomes the 49th recipient of the award, selected from a ballot of 10 finalists.
NRG Media Welcomes Matt McMaster Back to Nebraska Radio
NRG Media Omaha has announced Matt McMaster as the newest addition to 1620 the Zone (KOZN-AM). McMaster will join longtime market personality Gary Sharp on the new Gary and Matt Show, which airs weekday mornings.
Parsons Named Connecticut Broadcasters Association President
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association has named Jennifer Parsons its new President, effective January 2. Parsons, the former General Manager of WZBG-FM in Litchfield, will succeed Michael Ryan, who is retiring after 12 years leading the association.
‘Ryan Gorman Show’ Locks In Expansion to Miami’s WIOD
iHeartMedia has expanded the reach of Ryan Gorman across South Florida. The Ryan Gorman Show, featuring co-host Dana McKay, was picked up on Miami's NewsRadio 610 (WIOD-AM) in August in addition to its run on NewsRadio WFLA-AM in Tampa.
Milwaukee’s WISN Adjusts Weekdays with O’Donnell At Afternoons
iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s News/Talk 1130 WISN has unveiled a refreshed weekday lineup for 2025, mixing local with syndicated programming. The most major of the moves sees midday host Dan O’Donnell move to afternoons and add a third hour.
SiriusXM Secures Former ADT Exec Wayne Thorsen as COO
SiriusXM has announced the appointment of Wayne Thorsen as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, beginning December 16. Thorsen joins SiriusXM from ADT Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer.
Dr. Cornell West, Jesse Jackson Jr. Join ‘Audacious’ KBLA Lineup
Los Angeles' KBLA Talk 1580 has announced a revamped weekday schedule of what it calls "the most audacious line-up of Black male talkers in the nation." KBLA is introducing shows hosted by Dr. Cornel West, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and more.
Binnie Media Dubs Marissa Leyland Program Director For WJYY
Binnie Media New Hampshire has announced a leadership change as Marissa Leyland has been promoted to Program Director of 105.5 JYY (WJYY). She replaces Harrison Hinman, who is stepping down from the role to pursue an opportunity in theater production.
Salem Media Shuffles Lineup As Gorka Leaves to Join Trump Team
As Salem Media Group syndicated talk host Dr. Sebastian Gorka leaves the company to join President-elect Trump's leadership team, network morning host Hugh Hewitt will be taking his spot in the new year. With that also comes the promotion of a Philadelphia host.
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.
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