MIWs Reveal 2024 ‘Speak Up’ Mentee
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), the non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, selected a national Adult Contemporary format host and Community Outreach Director for Townsquare Media.
Longtime Radio Industry Owner, Sales Exec Steve Lapa Dies
He owned, operated, or managed some 28 different radio and TV stations from West Palm Beach to the San Francisco Bay Area. Now, many in the radio industry are pausing to pay tribute to Steve Lapa, who has died at the age of 72.
Beharrell Rolling On A River In Suburban Chicago
Alpha Media's recently relaunched WERV-FM "95.9 The River," which today boasts a Classic Alternative format serving suburban Chicago from Aurora, Ill., is welcoming Greg Beharrell to its programming grid.
Former WEEI PD Joe Zarbano Moves to New England’s RCG
Former WEEI PD Joe Zarbano has joined strategic communications firm Regan Communications Group as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Zarbano joins RCG after a stint in sponsorship marketing at Encore Boston Harbor.
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.
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