Ryan Smetzer Makes ‘Mix’ Mornings At Alpha Media Hagerstown
In January, Alpha Media Hagerstown morning duo Rick Alexander and Lisa Harding announced they would retire after forty years on Mix 95.1 (WIKZ). Now the cluster has chosen a successor.
Former SiriusXM Host Mike Church Makes His Return To AM/FM
After seven years of only streaming online, The Mike Church Show is coming back to terrestrial radio via syndication. The conservative talker's first affiliate will be Atlanta's 105.5 The King (WXKG-AM) starting March 1, with wider rollout plans coming.
Chicago Personality Hannah Brummer Joins TM Studios
Alpha Media air talent Hannah Brummer is joining the TM Studios team in affiliate relations. She joins Senior Affiliate Relations Director Steve Kaufman in representing TM's portfolio of Jingles, Production Music, and radio tools to be launched later this year.
University of Oregon Basketball Broadcaster Terry Jonz Passes
The University of Oregon has announced the passing of Eugene radio personality Terry Jonz, who has been the voice of Oregon women's basketball since 2005. Jonz died on February 20 at the age of 70 after battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Beasley Media Latin Format Head Nio Fernandez Signs Extension
Beasley Media Group's Director of Latin Formats Nio Fernandez has renewed a multiyear deal to continue his oversight of all Latino brands for the company while continuing his programming duties at 92.5 Maxima (WYUU) in Tampa.
Marventano Made EVP In iHeart Government Affairs Changes
As iHeartMedia continues to readjust its leadership structure, changes have come to the radio giant's Government Affairs team. Most notably, Jessica Marventano has been elevated to Executive Vice President of Government Affairs with another promotion and two hires.
Evan Slavitt To Take Legal Lead At CPB As Smithers Jr. Retires
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will welcome Evan Slavitt as its new Senior Vice President and General Counsel starting March 11. Slavitt will replace Westwood Smithers Jr., who is retiring after serving as CPB’s Chief Legal Officer since 2005.
Brian Green Promoted As ST Radio Continues Reorganization
Sarkes Tarzian has named its Indianapolis General Sales Manager Brian Green as the new ST Radio Director of Sales. Green will helm sales and management efforts across ST Radio’s stations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington.
Nice ‘Ice’ Extension: Matty Hayes To Continue On Columbus’ Fan
Matty "Ice" Hayes, co-host of the midday sports talk show Rothman and Ice on Tegna's 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) in Columbus, has committed to a multi-year extension. Hayes has been with The Fan for the past decade.
‘Moug and Karla’ Replace Chicago’s ‘Morning Mess’ On B96
Following the cancellation of The Morning Mess, Audacy Chicago is refreshing the weekday schedule of B96 with Moug and Karla Mornings. The new show adds John Moug to the station roster alongside station vet Karla Hernandez.
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