NPR ‘Founding Mother’ Linda Wertheimer Retires
NPR Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer, a pioneering figure in public radio, has announced her retirement. One of the company's first news hires, Wertheimer spent more than five decades with the broadcaster.
Nueva Networks Extends ‘Chiquibaby’ Contract
Nueva Network has renewed its affiliation and sales agreement with Stephanie "Chiquibaby" Himonidis for the Chiquibaby Show. The syndicated show broadcasts across more than 100 US Spanish-language radio stations.
Fan Demand Brings Elvis Duran Back To Ft. Myers
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show has returned to Southwest Florida after less than a month off air thanks to an ardent fan campaign to bring the program back. Duran's syndicated show has found a new home on the recently launched Hot 93.7.
Warner Music Nashville Picks Flick For National Radio Role
Warner Music Nashville has promoted Andy Flick to the position of National Director of Radio. Flick previously served as Regional Manager, Radio (North) for Team WAR - a position he's held since April 2021.
Green Bay Drama Builds As WIXX’s ‘Huggie’ Takes Mornings
After the retirement of 32-year morning show host Jim Murphy and the sudden firing of his replacement, Chris Carson, Green Bay's WIXX has a new AM drive program it will pit against a longtime station voice that moved across the street.
DC’s Donnie Simpson Named To NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced it will induct radio personality Donnie Simpson into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Simpson first started in radio at age 15 in Detroit, but is best known for his work in the Washington DC market.
Just Like Majic, Madd Hatta Returns To Houston Radio
Renowned Houston radio personality and rapper Madd Hatta is returning to Majic 102.1, bringing back The Madd Hatta Show. Starting February 12, he will broadcast afternoon drive on the Urban One-operated heritage R&B.
Former iHeart VP Mendoza To Lead Lazer Media’s Digital Sales
Robert Mendoza is joining Hispanic radio operator Lazer Media as its new Senior Vice President of Digital Sales. Mendoza, previously VP of Sales at iHeartMedia in San Francisco, will lead the company's digital sales efforts and manage fulfillment operations.
Audacy Adds Third California Station To Complex’s Domain
Audacy is again expanding Ben "Complex" Romero's programming duties to now include oversight in the Bay Area. Romero will serve as Brand Manager for San Francisco's 102 Jams in addition to his role for Sacramento's 102.5 KSFM and 106.5 The End.
Alice Cooper Makes Radio Return With New Nightly Show
Months after Alice Cooper announced the end of his long-running radio show, Nights With Alice Cooper, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is back on the air with a new nightly program and a new syndication partner. Alice's Attic has debuted in the US via Superadio.
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