Trella Hart, Voice of ’60s and ’70s Radio Jingles, Passes Away
Trella Hart, the vocalist behind some of the most famous station jingles of the 1960s and 1970s, passed away on July 4. After moving to Dallas in 1966, she signed with PAMS Productions, where she quickly became heard on national and international radio.
NYC Radio’s Race Taylor Extends His Stay at WCBS-FM 101.1
Audacy New York City midday host Race Taylor is set to stay with Classic Hits WCBS-FM 101.1, marking his 25th year in New York City radio. He has signed a contract extension to continue with the station after joining WCBS in 2019.
Carton, Murphy To Join New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame
The New York State Broadcasters Association has announced the 2024 inductees to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Radio honorees include WFAN's Craig Carton, WGNA's Sean and Ritchie, and Buffalo Bills radio caller John Murphy.
Dan Mann Fits Beasley’s Digital Sales Plan For New Jersey
Beasley Media Group has announced the promotion of Dan Mann to the position of Digital Sales Manager for its New Jersey operations. Mann, who has been with the company since 2020, previously held the position of Client Services Manager at Beasley Boston.
Lawrence ‘Uncle Funky’ Jones Joins Houston HBCU Station
Houston's The Choice 90.9 (KTSU) has added veteran Texas radio personality Lawrence “Uncle Funky” Jones to its lineup. Jones will host The Ultimate Backyard Party for four hours every Saturday on the Texas Southern University-owned station.
Russ Chappell, Tuscaloosa Radio Host and Ad Man, Passes Away
Alabama broadcaster and advertising executive Oren "Russ" Russell Chappell, Sr. passed away on July 1 at the age of 87. Chappell was an on-air personality at WTBC and WJRD in Tuscaloosa during the 1960s.
Philadelphia’s WURD Cuts Host Over Biden Interview Questions
Philadelphia's WURD Radio has parted ways with station personality Andrea Lawful-Sanders following her July 3 interview with President Joe Biden. Lawful-Sanders revealed to CNN that the Biden campaign team gave her the questions she used in advance.
Here’s Who’s Replacing Greg Beharrell At Q101
As Radio Ink reported earlier this week, Greg Beharrell is no longer with WKQX "Q101" in Chicago, the Alternative station owned by Cumulus Media. We now know who is taking the 7pm-midnight slot at the station.
‘Joey & Lauren’ Trade Hot Home For ‘ZZU In Spokane
In Eastern Washington's biggest market, they were last heard on Morgan Murphy Media's KEZE "Hot 96.9." Now, the Joey & Lauren program will be heard on a clustermate in Spokane, effective Monday (7/8).
Russell Lawson Rises To Top Role For Townsquare in Bozeman
It's a small city in Southern Montana along Interstate 90 where Townsquare Media operates five radio brands at radio stations that are part of the company's foundation. Now, it has promoted its Director of Sales to Market President.
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