Programming Heaven: Sonya Blakey Gets PD Duties In Baltimore
iHeartMedia has expanded Sonya Blakey's Program Director roles from Chicago to Baltimore for Heaven 600 (WCAO-AM). Blakey will continue to program Inspiration 1390 (WGRB-AM), as well as host her multi-market gospel show for iHeart.
iHeart’s Jeanna Berge Named To NAB Radio Board
iHeartMedia Eau Claire/Rochester Market President Jeanna Berge has been appointed to the Radio Board of Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters. Berge replaces Joel McCrae, who left his position as iHeart Des Moines Market Manager earlier this month.
Binnie Backs Stella Mars As Maine Regional Operations Director
Binnie Media Maine has appointed Stella Mars as its new Regional Director of Operations for the Portland-based cluster. Mars' return to Portland marks a full-circle moment in her career, having started her radio journey at what became Binnie's 107.5 Frank FM.
iHeart Bolsters Bay Area Sales Team With Cortese and Farber
iHeartMedia San Francisco has announced the appointment of Nicole Cortese and Todd Farber as the new Vice Presidents of Sales for the Bay Area. Cortese comes to iHeart from Amazon Web Services, while Farber joins from The Walt Disney Company and ABC.
Shawn Parr Leaving ‘Backstage Country,’ Kelly Ford To Host
Just around one year after launching Backstage Country with Beasley Media Group and Key Networks, Shawn Parr is stepping away from the show. Country radio personality Kelly Ford will join Backstage Country as host starting on February 26.
Cosette Nowik Heads North For Programming Duties In Wisconsin
Cosette Nowik is on the move from Cumulus Media Chicago to the company's Appleton/Oshkosh cluster in Wisconsin where she will serve as the new Program Director and Afternoon On-Air Host for 96.9 The Fox (WWWX).
Shan Berries Back In The Bay Area Radio Mix With Alpha Media
Bay Area media personality Shan Berries is joining Alpha Media San Jose's Mix 106.5 for Afternoon Drive, starting February 5th. Berries previously served as a host and producer for Bonneville International's 99.7 Now in addition to television gigs.
Jess Hilarious Joins ‘The Breakfast Club’ as New Co-Host
iHeartMedia has announced the addition of Jess Hilarious as the permanent co-host of The Breakfast Club, starting February 5. Hilarious will join DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God on New York's Power 105.1 (WWPR) and in nationwide syndication.
After CMG’s Houston Sale, Bill Tatar Moves To Audacy
Following Cox Media Group's sale of his cluster to Urban One, Bill Tatar is headed to Audacy Houston as the market's new Regional Promotions Director. Tatar spent more than twenty years at CMG Houston. His new role begins on February 5.
Paramount’s John Halley Elected To Chair Of IAB Board
The Interactive Advertising Bureau, which helps set standards for podcast and digital media measurement, has appointed John Halley as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Halley, who served as Vice Chair, succeeds Alysia Borsa.
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