Michael Johnson Jr. In Talk PD Helm at iHeart Hartford
iHeartMedia has tapped Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for the Sports and Talk stations in its Hartford and New Haven radio cluster. He will lead programming for Fox Sports 97.9 (WUCS), NewsRadio 1410 (WPOP-AM), 960 WELI-AM, and Fox Sports 1300.
Detroit Sports Radio Host Pat Caputo Dead at 67
Pat Caputo, a fixture of Detroit sports media for more than four decades as a newspaper columnist and radio talk show host at WXYT-FM 97.1 The Ticket, died on May 7 at his home in Lake Orion, MI, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 67.
Jack Swart Takes River Radio GM Role As Renick Exits
River Radio has promoted Jack Swart to General Manager of its Cape Girardeau, Missouri market, filling the role being vacated by Mike Renick, who announced his impending departure in April after 26 years with the company, including six in the GM role.
Saints Owner Gayle Benson Earns NABLF’s Top Honor
Gayle Benson has built hospitals, funded disaster relief, and owns two professional sports franchises. Now the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is adding "Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award winner" to her resume.
Ellen Tailor Returns to Seattle’s Wolf for New Morning Show
Audacy Seattle's 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF) is moving on after the end of The Morning Wolfpack with Ellen & Aaron, welcoming back former Wolf air-talent Ellen Tailor alongside Cascade Country host and touring musician Aaron Crawford.
Kimberly Adams Succeeds Brancaccio at APM’s ‘Marketplace’
American Public Media has named Kimberly Adams the next host of its flagship weekday program, Marketplace Morning Report, with Adams stepping into the role on June 8. Adams currently serves as Senior Washington Correspondent for the show.
Magellan AI’s Audio Measurement Architect Gets a New Title
Jim Ballas has spent three years building up audio's seat at the attribution table, expanding the tools advertisers use to prove radio's value across a crowded media mix. Now Magellan AI is promoting him to President of Measurement at the audio analytics platform.
Derek Fisher & Cody Decker Lead 97.1 The Fan’s LA Lineup
Audacy's new LA all-sports station, 97.1 The Fan (KNX-FM), has its opening lineup. The station launches weekday programming on May 18, built around three live local shows featuring former pro athletes and established sports media voices.
Philadelphia’s 92.5 XTU Personality Mark Razz to Retire
After 26 years in Philadelphia radio, Mark Razz is stepping away from the microphone. The midday host and Program Director at Beasley Media Group's 92.5 XTU (WXTU) will retire May 22, closing out a run that also included Afternoon Drive at WMMR.
KS95 Keeps Eagan, Makes Minneapolis Role Official
Chris Eagan is expanding his reach across Hubbard Radio's Midwest footprint. The VP Brand & Content for Chicago's 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) and Throwback 100.3 (WTBC) will take on Hot AC KS95 (KSTP) in Minneapolis-St. Paul, after serving in an interim capacity.
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