People in the News

He's largely regarded as the first stateside disc jockey to play a song by The Beatles, months before the 1964 start of "Beatlemania" in the U.S. Now, this legend of Chicago radio who rose to fame in 1958 at WKBW in Buffalo is getting honored with a documentary.

Nautel’s annual Radio Technology Forum is confirmed for Sunday, April 19 in Las Vegas as the 2026 NAB Show officially opens next door at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The sessions at the Forum begin bright and early with an Industry Briefing Breakfast.

A former President of NBC News, Stephen Capus will be celebrated at the annual Storytellers Gala, recognizing trophy winners from around the globe. The annual event, featuring award winners and industry executives from around the globe, will be streamed on May 21.

A media network "connecting brands across radio and digital platforms where audiences consume content" is welcoming a new Director of Sales Planning, part of a continued effort to build on campaign management and strategy for the Connecticut-headquartered Focus 360.

In April 2021, he was hired by American General Media to lead its eight stations in Albuquerque. Now, he's heading to St. Simons Island, Ga., to oversee a group of local radio stations serving the Brunswick, Ga., market, due north of Jacksonville.

The "JJ On the Mic personality" and "My Pastor Said" podcast host will be reaching listeners on HMG's flagship KSBJ-FM in Houston and the Worship 24/7 national network. JJ Simmons is widely known for her heart for ministry, cultivating a closely connected relationship with her audience through authenticity.

Four Wisconsin broadcasters have been selected as "Local Broadcast Legends" by the Michelle Vetterkind-led Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and will be recognized at a keynote lunch during the 2026 WBA Summer Conference.

Sam Pieprzyca has been listening to 102.7 in San Antonio his whole life. Now he's running it. Connoisseur Media San Antonio has named the veteran Adult Hits format radio personality Program Director of the newly rebranded 102.7 Bob FM (KJXK).

Twelve years after joining the station, Audacy has named CJ Robinson Brand Manager of Orlando's Mix 105.1 (WOMX). He will continue to host Mix Mornings with CJ & Jenn, as well as afternoons on 102.7 The Beach in Miami, and mornings on the CHANNEL Q network.

SuiteRadio has signed rising radio personality Kadie Daye to its programming lineup, with The Kadie Daye Show launching March 30. Daye built her early career in South Bend, IN, before landing a morning role in Buffalo, where her work earned a CMA nomination.