Steve Shannon Retires from Radio After Decades at Idaho’s KZFN
After nearly five decades in the industry, ZFun 106 (KZFN) Program Steve Shannon has retired from radio after a final show on June 7. Shannon also steps down as the Operations Manager of Inland Northwest Broadcasting in Moscow, ID.
Saga Stretches ‘Schilling Show’ At Charlottesville’s WINA
With the success of The Schilling Show, Saga Communications Charlottesville's WINA-AM is giving Rob Schilling an extra hour on the air. Starting June 10, the show will air from noon until 2p, replacing the first hour of Markley, Van Camp, and Robbins.
CNN Digital’s Rachel Smolkin To Lead Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon Public Broadcasting has announced CNN Senior Vice President Rachel Smolkin as its new CEO. She succeeds Steve Bass, who announced his impending retirement last year. She will continue working at CNN until July and then transition to OPB by September.
Springart Rises To Run Rock Programming for Beasley Detroit
101 WRIF Program Director Jade Springart has been elevated to Director of Rock Programming for Beasley Media Group’s Detroit cluster. In her expanded role, Springart will now also oversee Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX.
Back to Sacramento: Paul Marshall Rejoins 98 Rock After 20 Years
Paul Marshall is returning to Audacy Sacramento's 98 Rock (KRXQ) for a new weekday morning show starting June 24. Marshall previously served as the station's Music Director and afternoon drive host from 2001 to 2004.
Ron Stokes To Continue On Radio For Buckeyes Basketball
Tegna Columbus' 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) and Learfield’s Ohio State Sports Properties have announced a multi-year contract extension for Ron Stokes. Stokes will continue as the Play-by-Play Color Analyst for Ohio State men’s basketball through the 2028-2029 season.
Lori & Julia Set Final Day On Twin Cities’ myTalk 107.1
As Lori Barghini and Julia Cobbs retire from the Twin Cities' myTalk 107.1, Hubbard Radio Minnesota is adding a new pairing for afternoon drive. Brittany Arneson and Kendall Mark will debut The Brittany & Kendall Show on July 8.
Yankees Voice Suzyn Waldman Earns Lifetime Achievement Honor
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation will honor New York Yankees radio announcer Suzyn Waldman with the Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2024 Gracie Awards Luncheon. Waldman is being honored for being a trailblazer for women in sports broadcasting.
KROQ Legend Richard Blade To Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Los Angeles radio staple Richard Blade is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 6. Blade is best known for his stint on KROQ in the 1980s alongside Raymond "Raymondo" Bannister.
Famed Buffalo TV Broadcaster Maria Genero Returns To Radio
Maria Genero, former weather anchor for Buffalo's WGRZ-TV, has returned to her radio roots at Radio One Buffalo's Big WECK (WECK-AM). Genero left the NBC affiliate's Most Buffalo afternoon show in December, and will now host Saturday mornings.
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