Grim Reaper Of Radio Passes
Robert "Bob" Romanik, known as the "Grim Reaper of Radio" has died. The controversial host and once owner of four radio stations, died after a long battle with cancer.
Whitmore Joins Johnjay & Rich Show
iHeartMedia Phoenix’s 104.7 KISS FM Announces Payton Whitmore (lower left) as New On-Air Personality with the Johnjay & Rich Show. Whitmore replaces Suzette Rodriguez, who will be hosting her own afternoon drive show on the station and across iHeartMedia’s network of stations.
New Morning Co-Host By The Bay
Corey Foley will join Marcus to co-host the morning drive show on STAR 101.3 (KIOI-FM), San Francisco. Foley most recently co-hosted mornings on KINK-FM in Portland. 'Marcus and Corey' debuts June 3.
SXM New Head Of Communications
Jessica Casano-Antonellis has joined Sirius XM as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications. She is coming over from The Walt Disney Company, where she led the communications for the Disney Streaming organization, overseeing global communications strategies for Disney+ and Hulu.
Changes At Extra Mile Media
Scott Michaels will be taking over as President and General Manager of Extra Mile Media. He most recently worked with i58:10 Media as Director of Radio Station Fundraising.
New Duties For Scott at Pacific Media Group
Following the debut of Radio/TV veteran, Shannon Scott on Pacific Media Group’s KQMQ-FM as host of the Sunday Mele, the former PD and morning show host will expand his role with the company to host two additional shows, weekends on KUMU FM.
Expanded Role For Tery Garras
Morgan Murphy Media has promoted Tery Garras to Vice President of Radio. Garras has been the market manager for MMM’s radio cluster and digital agency in Spokane, WA since 2015 and has worked for the company for 21 years.
Out Of Order Adds Stations
'Out Of Order with Stryker,' is expanding its affiliates with more than 20 additional iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide. Compass Media Networks syndicates the show that features the top 20 alternative rock songs in the country.
WCKG Chicago Names Sports Director
Jon Zaghloul is the new sports director for AM 1530 WCKG Chicago. Zaghloul will continue to host his weekend program, “Sports Talk Chicago”.
It’s Back to Cumulus For Ginty
Jason Ginty is the new PD for Cumulus owned WZRH-FM/Alt 92.3 and WRKN-FM/NASH Icon Country 106.1 in New Orleans, and WRQQ-FM/Classic Hits 103.3 in Baton Rouge.
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