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.
Jazzy To Start Atlanta Mornings As Atlanta’s V-103 Expands
Audacy Atlanta is making two talent additions to V-103 (WVEE). Jazzy McBee joins The Big Tigger Morning Show as co-host beginning January 16, while the station also welcomes Danie B for middays effective immediately.
iHeartMedia Area President Barbara Latham To Retire
iHeartMedia Central Florida has announced the upcoming retirement of Area President Barbara Latham, effective March 29th. Latham, a 39-year iHeart veteran, has overseen the Orlando/Melbourne market since April 2021. Latham also served as Senior VP of Sales.
After One Month, Green Bay’s WIXX Cuts Chris Carson
Chris Carson, who succeeded 32-year veteran Jim Murphy as the morning host on Midwest Communications' WIXX, is no longer with the station. Carson's biography was removed from the Green Bay station's website, leaving a vacant spot in the station schedule.
Deborah Norville To Receive BFoA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor Inside Edition anchor Deborah Norville with the 2024 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Golden Mic gala and fundraiser. Norville is a 23-year Broadcasters Foundation Board member.
Compass Media Plots VP Promotion For Robert Blum
Compass Media Networks is elevating Robert Blum to Vice President of Affiliate Sales for Sports & News/Talk Programming. He will oversee a diverse portfolio of play-by-play sports content, including national radio networks for the Dallas Cowboys and Vegas Raiders.
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