Marketron Names Jimshade Chaudhari CEO, Succeeding Howard
Marketron CEO Jim Howard has announced he is leaving the executive position. To ensure a smooth transition, the company has already appointed his successor, Senior Vice President of Product Jimshade Chaudhari, as Howard resumes his position as Board Chair.
Salem Lifts Anderson To Corporate VP, Murphy To Twin Cities GM
After several years of balancing legislative policy work and General Manager duties for Salem Media Group, Nic Anderson has been promoted to the company's Vice President of Government Affairs. With Anderson's new role comes a new GM for Salem Minneapolis.
CRB Awards Five Scholarships To Women In Country Radio
Country Radio Broadcasters has named the recipients of the 2024 Rusty Walker and Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarships. Each scholarship recipient will receive registration, hotel accommodations, and airfare for CRS 2024, as well as recognition during the event.
Alpha Portland Chooses Consultant Tim Richards For The Bull
Alpha Media Portland has announced station consultant Tim Richards will be the new Content Director for 98.7 The Bull (KUPL). This is another step away from local programmers for Alpha Portland, who made a similar move with a separate station last year.
PRX’s ‘World’ Lifts Climate Reporter Carolyn Beeler To Co-Host
Correspondent Carolyn Beeler has been raised to co-host of The World, joining forces with the program's longtime host, Marco Werman. Beeler has been part of The World since 2015, overseeing the show's environmental coverage.
Journalist Ruth Ashton Taylor, Murrow Team Member, Dead At 101
Pioneering journalist Ruth Ashton Taylor passed away suddenly in San Rafael, CA, as confirmed by her family. The cause of her death was not disclosed. Born in Long Beach in 1922, Taylor's career in radio and television news spanned five decades.
Frank Ski Drifts Out Of Mornings In Atlanta Radio
Frank Ski is concluding his three-year tenure at Cox Media Group Atlanta's WALR, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career. Ski joined the station in February 2021, after leaving Audacy Atlanta's V-103 (WVEE) in July 2020.
Pillar Media Lifts Three To Managerial Sales Roles
Pillar Media has announced the promotion of three key team members to pivotal positions within the organization. Courtney Dee and Diana Gibbs have been promoted to Local Sales Manager roles while Cindy Alexander has been elevated to the role of Sales Administrator.
Wisconsin Radio Executive Bill Vancil Passes Away
Bill Vancil, Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee and former Mid-West Family Broadcasting EVP, passed away on January 3 at the age of 82. In 1969, he joined Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison to manage WISM and stayed with the company until 2002.
FOX News’ Will Cain Able To Turn Cameras On For Syndication
FOX News Audio’s The Will Cain Show & Podcast will make a big move to FOX News Digital platforms starting January 15. The program gives perspective on daily headlines through in-depth interviews, and will now air live with video on FOXNews.com.















