Health Issues Force Wisconsin Radio Host Into Early Retirement
Woodward Communications' 105.7 WAPL in Appleton, WI announced the sudden departure of morning host Rick McNeal due to severe health complications. McNeal was already scheduled to retire after nearly four decades, but his condition expedited his exit.
Univision LA Executive Alejandra Santamaria Takes Lead at LAist
Southern California Public Radio, the operator of Los Angeles NPR affiliate LAist 89.3 (KPCC), has named Univision Los Angeles executive Alejandra Santamaria as the organization's new President and CEO, succeeding Herb Scannell.
Denver’s KNUS Cuts Off Corporon During Defamation Lawsuit
Salem Media Group Denver has opted not to renew 710 KNUS-AM morning talent Randy Corporon's contract amid legal issues concerning statements he made about Dominion Voting Systems and the legitimacy of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory.
Chicago’s WGN Radio Expands Late-Nights with Frank Morano
Chicago's WGN Radio has added Red Apple Audio Networks' The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano to its late-night lineup. Airing from 77 WABC in New York City, the show will be heard in Chicago from 12 to 4a on Mondays and 1 to 4a Tuesday through Friday.
Miami’s Y100 Picks Larry ‘Yako’ Calderon For Program Director
iHeartMedia Miami has appointed Larry “Yako” Calderon Jr. as the new Program Director for heritage CHR Y100 (WHYI). Calderon succeeds Taylor Jukes, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart San Diego.
Hannah Lane Named First Mentee in Mississippi’s MIW Initiative
The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters has unveiled the first mentee under the MAB/Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio initiative. Hannah Lane, on-air talent for Digio Strategies' WUSJ in Jackson, will be the first to receive guidance under the program.
Gemini XIII Confirms Stefan Jones as President of United Stations
Just over a year after Nick Verbitski sold United Stations Radio Networks to Gemini XIII, the network has appointed a new President. Stefan Jones, who joined United Stations in 2016 as SVP of Content and Affiliation, will now take the network's lead role.
Former WRFF PD Amber Miller Moves to Philadelphia’s WXPN
University of Pennsylvania public AAA station WXPN is welcoming Amber Miller for nights and weekends, starting Thursday, July 18. Miller was previously talent, Assistant Program Director, and Program Director at WRFF in Philadelphia.
Nielsen Taps Akhil Parekh To Expand Digital Products
Nielsen has appointed Akhil Parekh as its first Chief Solutions Officer of Digital Product. Parekh, formerly EVP/Managing Director at Publicis Groupe, will lead the development of new digital products and enhancements for the advertising world.
Interim to Official: Brad Smith Named CFO At Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group has officially named Brad Smith as its Chief Financial Officer. He has served as interim co-CFO for the past six months following the departure of JP Hannan to Global Critical Logistics. Smith joined CMG as SVP of Finance & FP&A in 2020.
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