Chicago Personality Abe Kanan Makes Move To California Capital
Longtime radio host Abe Kanan is joining Audacy Sacramento for afternoons on 98 Rock. Kanan's career has included a show on SiriusXM's Howard 101 and on-air positions at Chicago's Rock 95.5, Q101, and The Loop, as well as roles in Miami and Indianapolis.
Bayou Bound: Paul Cannell To Program Again In New Orleans
Paul Cannell is rejoining Audacy New Orleans as the new Brand Manager of Bayou 95.7 (WKBU). He returns to the Big Easy after serving as OM and Program Director for Gonzilla Entertainment Group in Dallas since 2020. He starts the new role on January 15.
Legally Funny: Reporter Gets NPR Job Back After Stand-Up Firing
In January 2023, Philadelphia NPR station WHYY fired reporter Jad Sleiman over jokes in his stand-up comedy routine that were deemed inflammatory and against NPR's code of conduct. One year later, Sleiman has his job back after an arbitrator's ruling.
Joshua Claussen Raised To PD At Southern Kentucky AM
Edge Media Group has appointed Joshua Claussen as the new Program Director for Elkton, KY's WEKT-AM, per General Manager Beth Mann. He has been closely involved with WEKT programming since the station's acquisition by Mann and Edge Media in July.
After Fox News Split, Lara Trump Joins Salem Media Group
Salem Media Group has signed former Fox News Contributor Lara Trump to the Salem Podcast Network. The wife of Eric Trump, Lara launched her podcast, The Right View, in 2023 after being cut from Fox News due to Donald Trump's 2024 Presidential election bid.
Bootleg Kev Hops Syndication Partners To Premiere
Premiere Networks has announced a partnership with DJ Bootleg Kev the new national syndicator of The Bootleg Kev Show. The show is currently heard on 60 stations, including iHeartMedia's 'The Beat' formatted signals in LA, Miami, and Tampa.
Matt Parvis Joins The Sales Team At NuVoodoo
NuVoodoo Media Services has added Matt Parvis as their new Vice President of Sales, based out of Los Angeles. Parvis previously served as Vice President of Sales at AllAccess.com for 25 years, with prior experience at Radio & Records.
Hispanic Media Pioneer Omar Marchant Passes
Hispanic radio and television executive Omar Marchant passed away in Miami at the age of 88. Marchant's career started in his native Cuba where he ran a national radio network, but following the political shift under Fidel Castro, he relocated to South Florida.
After O’Brien and Coyle, Cincinnati’s WGRR Seizes Jim Day
Jim Day is switching stations at Cumulus Media Cincinnati to take mornings at 103.5 WGRR. Previously, Day was the afternoon host at Warm 98.5 (WRRM) with prior morning experience. His move follows the retirement of WGRR's Chris O’Brien and Janeen Coyle.
Justin Schaflander Comes Back To Atlanta In Cumulus VP Role
Justin Schaflander is joining Cumulus Media Atlanta as the cluster's Vice President of Sales. He makes the cross-country move, after serving as Good Karma Brands' Director of Sales for ESPN LA (KSPN-AM) since April 2022. This marks a return to Georgia for Schaflander.
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