Vox’s Melissa Bell To Serve As Chicago Public Media CEO
Following a staff vote of no-confidence in outgoing CEO Matt Moog, Chicago Public Media has appointed former Vox Media publisher Melissa Bell as its new CEO. She will begin her role on September 3, after being selected through a national search.
ESPN Radio Taps WWE Hall of Famer For UFC 303 Coverage
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T is taking his Houston radio show, The Hall of Fame, to national ESPN Radio. Booker T and his co-host Brad Gilmore will go live on June 29 at 10p ET for coverage of UFC 303.
Alabama Radio’s Jim Kell, Former WSGN ‘Good Guy,’ Passes
Jim Kell, one of Birmingham radio's "Good Guys" in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 86 on June 26. Known as Jim K and "JK the DJ" on WSGN, Kell would go on to have a career in Alabama radio management and sales that spanned more than 50 years.
Joe Verbrugge Extends Role As SiriusXM Chief Commercial Officer
SiriusXM has announced that Joe Verbrugge, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, is pushing back his impending retirement. Verbrugge had been set to depart on June 27, according to a filing with the SEC, but that date has now been pushed back by a month.
Former SiriusXM VP, TuneIn SVP Billy Hartman To Help Frequency
Audio automation and ad management company Frequency is hiring the services of digital audio consultant Billy Hartman to lead business development initiatives. Hartman will collaborate closely with Frequency CEO Pete Jimison to accelerate growth.
Houston Gaither To Lead UMG Nashville Radio Marketing
UMG Nashville has announced the appointment of Houston Gaither as their new Director of Radio Marketing. Gaither will manage both audio and video content for the label’s Promotions department, using his background in radio and music promotion.
Andy Richter Launches New Call-In Show on SiriusXM
Actor, comedian, and writer Andy Richter is getting his own interactive show on SiriusXM. The Andy Richter Call-In Show will air weekly on Conan O’Brien Radio, focusing on casual, after-hours conversations with guest comedians and listeners.
‘Maximum Distortion’ Ends After 19 Years on Salt Lake City Radio
After 19 years, a Salt Lake City heavy metal radio staple on KRCL 90.9 is coming to an end. Maximum Distortion, hosted by John Forgach and Cody Dangel, comes as Forgach leaves the community radio station as he moves to the West Coast.
San Diego’s KOGO Revamps Afternoon Talk with Local Voices
iHeartMedia San Diego is taking afternoons local on its Conservative Talk Newsradio 600 (KOGO-AM). The all-new lineup sees Mike Slater take an hour, followed by Lou Penrose, all rounded out into the evenings with Leland Conway and Mark Larson.
A Familiar Voice Returns To Kansas City Radio On 101 The Fox
Following the passing of Brian “Slacker” Adams in April, Cumulus Media Kansas City's 101 The Fox (KCFX) has chosen market veteran Doug Medlock as its new afternoon host. The move is part of a wider lineup revamp by the Classic Rock station.
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