iHeartMedia’s Gator Harrison Leaves for K-LOVE and Air 1
A longtime iHeartMedia programming executive is stepping out of commercial radio and into a calling. Gator Harrison is leaving iHeartMedia to become Chief Media Officer at Educational Media Foundation, taking the helm of the K-LOVE and Air 1 radio networks.
CPR Finds Morning Edition’s New Heartbeat
Following Morning Edition host Mike Lamp’s 25-year run concluding last September, Colorado Public Radio has found a successor with Bazi Kanani as Senior Host starting April 27. Kanani has co-hosted CPR’s daily news podcast Colorado Today since 2024.
Cumulus Chooses Bill Smith to Lead Oxnard-Ventura
Veteran California market operator Bill Smith has been picked up by Cumulus Media to run its Oxnard-Ventura cluster. Smith, who was previously General Manager of American General Media's Bakersfield stations, takes over as VP/Market Manager.
MediaCo Names Castro SVP & Controller, De La Cruz SF GM
MediaCo continues to stack its leadership bench on two fronts. The company has named Roberto Castro as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller while tapping Christian De La Cruz as General Manager and VP, Director of Sales for its San Francisco market.
Cox Media Group Tampa Welcomes Back Aaron Miller
After nearly seven years in California, Aaron Miller will return to Cox Media Group Tampa as Director of Sales, guiding sales strategy, talent development, and revenue growth. He rejoins the Tampa team after serving as SVP for Audacy Sacramento.
It’s Knight Time In Jacksonville As CMG Picks Branding Leader
Cox Media Group Jacksonville’s Hot 106-5 (WHJX) named Shawn Knight as Assistant Director of Branding and Programming. Knight will support programming and promotional campaigns while hosting afternoons on Hot 106-5 and middays on Power 106-1 (WJGL).
Houston’s KHCB Names New Community Engagement Director
KHCB Media has announced Ivette Zamora as Director of Community Engagement, leading the group’s digital engagement strategy by strengthening partnerships with churches and ministries across the Greater Houston area. Zamora joins KHCB from Hope Media Group.
Sacramento’s 98 Rock Moves Kanan to Morning Drive
Audacy’s 98 Rock (KRXQ) Sacramento has reshuffled its weekday lineup, moving Abe Kanan from afternoons to morning drive with the debut of Abe Kanan Mornings. KRXQ newcomer Michael “Marty” Whitney will steer afternoon drive.
‘Bob & Tom’ Show Co-Founder Bob Kevoian Dead at 75
Bob Kevoian, co-founder of the nationally syndicated The Bob & Tom Show, died Friday following a three-year battle with gastric cancer. He and Tom Griswold built the Indianapolis-based morning program into one of the most widely heard in the country.
Slay Stays In Nashville’s Zone With Cumulus Continuation
ESPN and SEC Network College Basketball Analyst Ron Slay has signed a multi-year deal to remain on Cumulus Media Nashville's 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) next to Brent Dougherty and Dawn Davenport on 3HL, continuing the former UT player's five-year stint on the show.
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