People in the News

Funnyman Tony Roberts is bringing his comedy chops to the Bay Area to co-host The Morning Dream Team with Tony Sco and Kimmie Taylor on KBLX-FM, weekdays, 6-10 a.m. PST.

Bob Layton, News Manager for Corus Radio Edmonton, celebrates an impressive 50 years in broadcasting on April 3. In his current role working with both FM stations and talk radio in Edmonton, Layton manages news programming for 630 CHED, Global News Radio 880 Edmonton, 92.5 The Chuck and CISN Country.

Paul Suchman has been named Chief Marketing Officer at Entercom. Suchman joins Entercom from CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a leading Fortune 500 company, where he served as Global Chief Marketing Officer.

The 46-year radio voice of the Cincinnati Reds, Marty Brennaman, is gearing up to broadcast his last season. The 76-year old started with the team in 1974 covering World Series Championships in 1975, 1976 and 1990.

KISS 103.1/WLXC-FM/Columbia, SC, will debut The Chubb Rock Show with SiMan Baby in afternoon drive, Monday. Hip-Hop icon Rock will be joined by co-host SiMan Baby.

Urban One Charlotte's News Talk 1110 WBT-AM is partnering with The Carolina Journal for a new early morning show, The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT. This live one-hour broadcast will air on weekdays starting Monday, September 16.

The 21-year radio vet was the PD at Beasley's WSOC in Charlotte until he abruptly resigned. Stout was a mainstay on Radio Ink's annual list of Best Country PD's in America, ranked number 6 this year. Reach out to DJ by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 704-361-8609.

Atlanta Braves radio announcer Jim Powell is leaving the team after 15 years in the booth. Powell shared the news on social media, expressing gratitude for the relationships formed during his time with the Braves, spanning from Turner Field to Truist Park.

SB Nation Radio is set to make a number of lineup changes to start off the new year. CEO David Gow details what those changes are...

...Heath Garlutzo, who's been the General Sales Manager of Salem’s Phoenix sales team for the past six years. Overall, his radio experience spans 22 years, including experience as National Sales Manager for CBS Radio. Heath will assume his new position April 12, 2017.