Prolific Radio Sales Trainer George Hyde Has Died
Former Susquehanna RVP and RAB EVP George Hyde, who spent decades training radio salespeople, passed away on Monday evening. He is remembered by those who knew him as a tireless optimist and one of the industry's most dedicated advocates.
Bill Cody, Voice of Nashville’s WSM and the Grand Ole Opry, Dies
Bill Cody, the legendary voice of WSM-AM and the Grand Ole Opry, died Tuesday in Nashville at the age of 67. WSM remembered Cody as "a trusted voice, a generous friend, and a constant companion to generations of listeners."
MBA Hall of Fame Honors Arthur Singer, Jordan Rich and More
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association added seven to its Hall of Fame during an evening of friends, family, and colleagues, which ended with the induction of the MBA's late co-founder and first President, Arthur J. Singer, who received the Pioneer Award.
MediaCo’s Sigma Syndicates Puerto Rico’s No. 1 Radio Show
Puerto Rico's number one radio show is heading to the US mainland. MediaCo's Sigma Audio Networks has partnered with Hemisphere Media Group's WAPA Media to syndicate Jorge "Molusco" Pabón's La Tendencia de Molusco across the United States.
Former Pinterest & YouTube Exec Joins NPR As Creative Leader
Nadine Zylstra has spent her career building content operations at some of media's most recognizable platforms. Now she's bringing that experience to public radio. NPR named Zylstra its new Chief Content Officer, filling the role after Edith Chapin's departure.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Champion and Radio Voice, Dies at 93
Two-time NASCAR champion Ned Jarrett, who built a second career in motorsports radio that spanned decades, died June 4 at his home in North Carolina. He was 93. MRN President Chris Schwartz said Jarrett laid the foundation for generations.
Jesse Garcia Gets Second Programming Chair at Federated Media
Jesse Garcia is expanding his programming footprint across Federated Media's northern Indiana cluster as the newly-named Program Director of Country K105 (WQHK) in Fort Wayne, adding to his existing role programming Country B100 (WBYT) in South Bend.
Charlie & Debbie Moving Up To Mornings In Charlotte
Beasley Media Group is shifting Charlotte radio staples Charlie and Debbie Nance to mornings on Country 103.7 (WSOC) starting June 22. The afternoon drive duo will be succeeding Tanner in the Morning, whose final broadcast is slated for June 19.
Nicole Humphrey Joins Louisville Public Media as Dev VP
As of June 8, Louisville Public Media has a new lead fundraiser. Nicole Humphrey joins LPM as Vice President of Development. Humphrey comes from The Nature Conservancy, where she spent five years as Associate Director of Development for Kentucky.
John Kincade to Depart The Fanatic’s Morning Show This Summer
Sports radio host John Kincade will leave Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31, ending his run on the Kincade & Salciunas Morning Show. Co-host Andrew Salciunas will continue hosting the weekday morning slot solo from 6a to 10a.
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