Dave Gifford, Consultant & Longtime Radio Ink Columnist, Passes
Longtime radio sales consultant and former RAB sales trainer Dave "Giff" Gifford has passed away at the age of 90, as shared by his wife. Gifford was also a frequent Radio Ink contributor in the '90s and '00s, known for his column "Giff on Sales."
Ace & TJ Moving Off Kiss 95.1 To New Flagship Station In Charlotte
Beasley Media Group's Ace & TJ Show is switching its flagship station, moving from Kiss 95.1 (WNKS) to K104.7 (WKQC). The Charlotte-based show, which is syndicated across the southeastern United States, will make the move on Tuesday, May 28.
Jim Frey Retiring From WALL; Chase Daniels Stepping In
Neversink Media's Greatest Hits WALL Radio (WALL-AM) and its network of translators across New York's Hudson Valley have announced the retirement of their Afternoon Drive Host Jim Frey and his new successor, Chase Daniels.
Andrew Babinski To Co-Host ‘Beth and Friends’ At Phoenix’s KEZ
iHeartMedia Phoenix's 99.9 KEZ has promoted Beth and Friends Morning Show Executive Producer Andrew Babinski to full co-host on the show. Babinski will continue his EP duties, while serving as a primary creative voice on-air and across social media.
Marie Tolson-Overton Takes Sales Manager Role For Philly Duo
iHeartMedia Philadelphia has named Marie Tolson-Overton as the new Sales Manager for WDAS FM and Power 99. Tolson-Overton is a 31-year market veteran and previously served as a senior account executive and Director of Marketing for WDAS FM and Power 99.
GBH News’ Digital Driver Pam Johnston Resigns As GM
GBH News General Manager Pam Johnston is resigning from the public broadcaster effective May 31. Johnston, who took the helm of the Boston NPR affiliate in 2020 mid-pandemic, has faced recent challenges over newsroom culture.
Gardner Hatch To Lead NAFB As Executive Director
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has found its new executive director. Public relations, agriculture marketing, and strategic communications veteran Gardner Hatch will now lead the organization after the departure of Tom Brand at the end of 2023.
Nashville’s WSM-AM Chooses Eryn Cooper For Afternoons
Ryman Hospitality Properties' WSM-AM 650 in Nashville, the flagship station of the Grand Ole Opry, has changed its lineup with two new shows. Eryn Cooper will take over the afternoon drive slot while Lexi Carter moves to overnights.
Matthew Hernandez Moves Up To APD At Los Angeles’ KDAY
Meruelo Media has promoted Matthew "DJ ECTO1" Hernandez to Assistant Programming Director for Los Angeles' 93.5 KDAY. He will also continue to assist with sister station Power 106 (KPWR).
FCC Names Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Chair
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced the appointments of Jayne Stancavage and Kimberly Baum as Chair and Vice Chair of the FCC's World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee.
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