Rachel Elliot Takes Charge of KY/WV Country For iHeart
iHeartMedia Cincinnati's Rachel Elliot is taking the reins as Director of Country Programming for its Kentucky/West Virginia region. Elliot was previously Digital Program Director and on-air talent for WEBN.
Another Programming VP Gone As Cumulus and Val Garris Split
Cumulus Media Corporate VP of Programming Val Garris is no longer with the company, marking the second major leader to announce a departure in the past week along with Charlie Cook. Garris has been with Cumulus for the past two decades.
After 6-Month CapRadio Rescue, Tom Karlo To Step Down As GM
Capital Public Radio's interim president and general manager, Tom Karlo, who was brought on board to guide the Sacramento-based stations amidst significant financial and managerial challenges, has announced his impending resignation.
Robyn Sedgwick Returns To Lead Colorado Christian Network
Educational Communications of Colorado Springs is welcoming Robyn Sedgwick back as General Manager for the KTLF Radio Network. The Contemporary Christian network, comprising three stations and 52 signals, reaches across Colorado.
BIN’s Coles To Represent Radio Among LABF Board Inductees
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Tony Coles, Dr. Caroline Frick, and Leo MacCourtney. The LABF is the philanthropic arm of the Library of American Broadcasting.
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.















