Los Angeles’ Meruelo Media Addresses Radio Staff Cuts
Following numerous layoffs across its Los Angeles stations, Meruelo Media is discussing the changes made to staff over the past several days for the first time. Meruelo President and CEO Otto Padron shared his message to all staff with Radio Ink.
Nathan Reed Rolls Into Management At Cox Media Group Atlanta
Cox Media Group Atlanta has appointed Nathan Reed as the new Director of Operations and Director of Branding and Programming for B98.5 and 97.1 The River, starting March 4. Reed will lead music programming, promotions, and commercial production efforts.
Tom Morgan Back On Charlottesville Radio For C-Ville Afternoons
Tom Morgan is back broadcasting in Charlottesville, VA, at Saga Communications' 92.7 C-Ville Country. Morgan is adding Afternoon Drive to his duties as Program Director at Saga's WSIG in sister market Harrisonburg, which is about an hour's drive away.
Country VP Charlie Cook Sets Final Day At Cumulus Media
Longtime Country radio programmer Charlie Cook is stepping down from his roles as Cumulus VP of Country Music, Programming Operations Manager for Cumulus Nashville, and Program Director for 95.5 Nash Icon and 103.3 Country.
Steve Wright, Who Introduced UK Radio To The ‘Zoo’, Dead At 69
Former BBC Radio 1 personality Steve Wright, a household name in British radio, has passed away at the age of 69. Wright introduced the UK to the "zoo" format in the 1980s with his afternoon show, where he achieved an audience of millions each day.
Michelle Salvatore To Step Down As Compass Media Sports GM
Compass Media Networks SVP and General Manager of Sports Michelle Salvatore has announced she is leaving the company after 15 years. Salvatore played a key role in shaping Compass Media Networks' sports broadcasting and West Coast production.
Lazer Media Raises Chip Ehrhardt To Top Company Sales Role
Hispanic radio operator Lazer Media has promoted Chip Ehrhardt to its Chief Sales Officer. Ehrhardt is tasked with spearheading the sales strategies across the company’s 48 radio stations in twenty markets in Nevada and across California.
iHeart Fort Collins Gets Wilde For New Big 97.9 Morning Show
iHeartMedia Fort Collins has tapped three-time CMA Major Market Personality of the Year Jonathan Wilde to bring a fresh morning show to Big 97.9 (KXBG). Big Mornings with Johnny Wilde has debuted offering a new voice on local news and current events.
Joel Burke Takes Six Signal Market Manager Role In Texas
Southwest Media Group has brought veteran broadcast executive Joel Burke to the Texas Panhandle as its new Market Manager. Burke now oversees the day-to-day activities of the group's stations in Pampa, Borger, and Dumas.
Tributes Pour In As Dayton Radio Legend Steve Kirk Passes At 91
Steve Kirk, a voice known and loved by many in Southwest Ohio, passed away on February 8, according to a statement from his family. Many major industry names are now paying homage to Kirk, known affectionately as Kirkie, who spent 37 years on-air.
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