Mony and Bender Exit Programming Roles At New South Radio
Two Program Directors are out at Jackson, MS's New South Radio. Matt Mony has announced his impending departure as Program Director and Afternoon Drive host at Y101 (WYOY). Chris Bender resigned as Mix 98.7 (WJKK) PD on March 4.
Broadcasters Foundation To Honor RAB CEO Erica Farber
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has revealed its 2024 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award winner - Erica Farber, the outgoing President & CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau - along with this year’s recipients of its esteemed Leadership Awards.
Judy Lakin Joins Audacy Houston As General Sales Manager
Audacy has appointed Judy Lakin as the new General Sales Manager for its Houston operations. With more than three decades in broadcast leadership, Lakin comes to Audacy after her tenure as President of Houston's Vista14 Advertising Agency.
MIW Picks Memphis APD Kiran Riar For Programming Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Kiran Riar as the 2024 recipient of the Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its sixth year, this initiative is tailored for women in music programming, offering them a year-long mentorship.
‘Stiffy’ Is Back On Tampa Radio Under A New Name and Format
Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay is welcoming back Kevin "KC" Cummings as the new Afternoon Drive host on 99.5 QYK. Cummings, who was previously known as "Stiffy" at the cluster's WiLD 94.1 for two decades, also worked part-time at WQYK.
Chicago, Detroit Among Cities Climbing Into Alice Cooper’s ‘Attic’
Alice's Attic with Alice Cooper is making the most of its launch by adding seven new affiliates via Superadio Networks, including major market stations such as Chicago's 97.1 The Drive (WDRV) and 94.7 WCSX, in Cooper's hometown of Detroit.
iHeart’s Thea Mitchem Honored For Trailblazing Role In Radio
On March 9, Women In Radio honored iHeartMedia EVP of Programming Thea Mitchem with its Trailblazer Award at WIR's 8th Annual Conference. She was presented with the award after a fireside chat with Ivy Riveria of New York City's Power 105.1 (WWPR).
LA Rams President Kevin Demoff Takes Radio Reins In Denver
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has elevated NFL executive Kevin Demoff to President of Team and Media Operations. In his new role, Demoff will oversee KSE’s broadcast assets, including four Denver radio stations and the Altitude Sports Network.
Storied NYC Jazz Radio Personality Rob Crocker Dead At 78
Known for his three-decade tenure at WBGO in New York City, jazz radio host Rob Crocker passed away on March 7. Crocker was also a famed part of the Tokyo radio scene, where he introduced Japanese audiences to jazz during his live all-night radio show.
Erick Erickson Adds Three New Markets Under Cox Media Group
Conservative talker Erick Erickson is expanding his range to three more Cox Media Group stations across the eastern half of the US. Originating from Atlanta's WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB-FM), Erickson is being added to midday slots in Ohio, Oklahoma, and Florida.
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