Former NPR Exec, ‘Up First’ Creator Sarah Gilbert To Lead WAMC
Albany, NY's Northeast Public Radio, operator of WAMC, has appointed Sarah Gilbert as its new President and CEO. Gilbert brings extensive experience from her roles at the BBC, NPR, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Patrick Pfingsten To Take Over Springfield’s Morning News
Illinois political reporter Patrick Pfingsten has been named the new host of Mid-West Family Broadcasting's Springfield’s Morning News on 92.7 WMAY. Serving as a fill-in on WMAY since 2022, he replaces interim host Mike Wennmacher starting on July 29.
Hohler, Kerley To Lead Cumulus San Francisco’s Sports Radio
Cumulus Media has made dual programming promotions within its San Francisco Bay Area sports radio brands. Mike Hohler has been elevated from Assistant Program Director to Program Director of three stations, while John Kerley steps into that same APD role.
SiriusXM Locks Down Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo for Three More Years
Rumors that Chris "Mad Dog" Russo would make his exit from SiriusXM at the end of his latest contract have proved unfounded as the sports radio host has inked a new three-year deal to continue with the satellite broadcaster's Mad Dog Sports Radio.
Brooke Summers To Host CBS’ Country Labor Day Radio Special
NRG Media Lincoln host Brooke Summers has been picked to host CBS' Country Labor Day Radio Special. The three-hour special will spotlight top tracks from popular artists like Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Jelly Roll and be broadcast on multiple national stations.
Meme Of Trump In A Coffin Gets New York Radio Host Fired
A former Cumulus Media air talent is saying he's the victim of a "well organized hit job" after losing his job over a controversial meme of former President Donald Trump in a coffin. "Slick" Tom Tiberi revealed on Facebook he has been let go from Buffalo's 97 Rock.
Ryan Arnold Exits Chicago’s 93XRT After 11 Years
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy's 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State.
Randy Van Roekel Back On Iowa Radio After Alpha Media Layoffs
After being ousted in Alpha Media's sweeping nationwide layoffs, Randy Van Roekel has found a new radio home in Newton, IA. Van Roekel has joined M and H Broadcasting's KNIA and KRLS as a local news and sports reporter.
Purdue Football Welcomes Mark Herrmann to the Broadcast Team
Purdue University has announced that College Football Hall of Famer Mark Herrmann will join the Boilermaker Sports Network as the new color analyst for Purdue football broadcasts. Herrmann will pair up with Voice of the Boilermakers, Tim Newton.
St. Louis Radio Host Tammie Holland Dead At 53
Roberts Metro Broadcasting's Foxy 106.9 is mourning the loss of St. Louis radio host Tammie Holland following her battle with cancer. With a broadcast career spanning over three decades, Holland co-hosted Foxy's Real Breakfast Crew morning show.















