Pioneering PNW Radio Host Charlye Parker Passes Away
Everett, WA radio host Charlye Parker, one of the first female on-air talent in the US, passed away this past week, less than two days after her final show. Parker, who began her career in 1973, was a host on Classic Country KKXA-AM for more than a decade.
Country Radio Legends Honored at 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony
The Country Radio Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 class at Nashville's Virgin Hotel on June 19. The event, hosted by Country Radio Broadcasters and emceed by Blair Garner, celebrated the six honorees' significant contributions to country radio.
Sutton Leads Slew Of Promotions At New England Public Media
New England Public Media has several changes to its leadership, content, and sales teams, led by the promotion of John Sutton from Interim Chief Content Officer to the newly created role of Vice President of Content and Audience Strategy.
Sean McNally Takes Gunner’s Seat At Knoxville’s WIVK
Sean "Mac" McNally has shifted from nights to afternoons on Cumulus Media Knoxville’s WIVK 107.7. McNally steps in for Ted “Gunner” Ously, who retired on June 20 after a six-decade career in radio and twenty-five years at WIVK.
Jim Antes, Greg Beran Ascend to Top Sales Roles at Beasley Philly
Beasley Media Group has made dual sales management promotions for its Philadelphia radio operations. Jim Antes will now serve as the cluster's Director of Sales and Greg Beran has risen to Digital Sales Manager.
Veteran New York Public Radio Reporter Karen DeWitt Retires
New York Public News Network Capitol Bureau Chief Karen DeWitt is retiring after 34 years in Albany. Her career began after she graduated with a journalism degree from SUNY Genesco, starting in the early 1980s during Mario Cuomo's governorship.
Dallas’ KRLD Adds ‘The Chad Benson Show’ to Weekdays
Audacy Dallas' Newsradio 1080 KRLD (KRLD-AM) has added The Chad Benson Show to its midday lineup. The syndicated show will engage listeners with a mix of news, insights, and discussions on topics relevant to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
iHeart Roanoke Introduces Murphy, Sam, and Jodi To Steve
iHeartMedia Roanoke's 104.9 Steve FM (WSTV) is getting a new sound in the mornings as the station signs The Murphy, Sam, and Jodi Show. The nationally syndicated morning show will air on weekdays and Saturdays across southwest Virginia.
Miami AM Gets More Conservative Talk With Josh Hammer
Newsweek has expanded The Josh Hammer Show, hosted by Senior Editor-at-Large and constitutional lawyer Josh Hammer, to iHeartMedia Miami's WIOD-AM. The syndicated program, which debuted in Seattle in November, is also heard in St. Louis.
The Zone’s Paul Mason Gets ‘SuperTalk’ Lead In Nashville
Cumulus Media Nashville has elevated Paul Mason to the role of Spoken Word Programming Operations Manager. Mason will now oversee programming for SuperTalk 99.7 WTN (WWTN) in addition to his existing roles with 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) and Titans Radio.
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