In Northern Illinois, Charles Van Horn Takes New Rochelle Role
Rochelle Broadcasting Company is welcoming Charles Van Horn as its new News Director. Van Horn, who previously served as News Director and Morning Show Host for Shaw Local Radio in Peru, IL, is taking over from the retiring Jeff Leon.
Scott Masteller Joins Beasley To Lead Philadelphia’s Fanatic
Scott Masteller is leaving Hearst Communications Baltimore's WBAL NewsRadio to join Beasley Media Group as Program Director for 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) in Philadelphia. Masteller brings more than four decades of on-air and managerial experience to the role.
Seattle Radio Gets New ‘Daly’ Routine With Migs At KISW
Audacy Seattle is marking the new year with a new morning show on 99.9 KISW. The Daly Migs Show, featuring Steve Migs and Taryn Daly, starts January 3. The show's team will also feature Danny V and Sara, joining the two broadcast veterans.
Tim Hall Doesn’t Pass Up APD Opportunity At Columbus’ Fan
Tegna Columbus' 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-AM) has promoted Tim Hall to Assistant Program Director. Hall, who has been with The Fan for more than 11 years, hosts The Buckeye Show and covers Ohio State Football and Men’s Basketball post-game shows for Learfield.
Chris Squire Returns To New York’s WBLS As Sales SVP
Chris Squire has joined MediaCo Holding's Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS in New York City as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Squire previously served in the same position at iHeartMedia Philadelphia for more than three years.
Phoenix Radio’s ‘Super Snake’ Passes Away In ‘Unexpected’ Death
Phoenix's radio community is mourning the loss of Duane Weaver, known on-air as Super Snake, who passed away in the early morning hours of December 30. Snake most recently hosted nights at Desert Valley Media Group's KMVA and KZON since 2022.
Bismarck Personality Dolly Dakota Passes Away At 56
Townsquare Media Bismarck, ND, personality Frances Luger, known on-air as Dolly Dakota, passed away on December 28, following a battle with ovarian cancer. Dakota had been at Cool 98.7 (KACL), but also spent time previously at KYFR-AM and KYYY.
Dallas Radio and TV Leader Rebecca Muñoz-Diaz Passes Away
Hispanic broadcasting trailblazer Rebecca Muñoz-Diaz has passed away at the age of 65 in Dallas. Throughout her 30-year career in broadcast sales, management, and operations, Muñoz-Diaz significantly contributed to the success of DFW’s top-rated Spanish-language stations.
Russ Parr Parts Ways With Radio One and Reach Media
Russ Parr, host of the syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show via Urban One's Reach Media, bid a fond farewell to listeners on Wednesday morning in an Instagram post. Parr thanked Founder Cathy Hughes and CEO Alfred Liggins for his 27 years with the company.
Hampton Roads Radio Mainstay Joe Hoppel Passes Away
Virginia Country music radio personality Joe Hoppel has passed away at the age of 89, according to an announcement from his family. Hoppel, who spent 37 years as a morning show host in Norfolk, first took to the airwaves at 15 in his home state of Pennsylvania.
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