Atlanta’s Bull Gets Programmer and Afternoon Host In One Swing
iHeartMedia is doubling down on its Atlanta Country station. The company has named Ashley Layfield as Program Director and Corey Calhoun as Afternoon Drive host at 94.9 The Bull (WUBL), filling both roles simultaneously from within the company.
Hope Media Group Alum Clint Lewis Lands at Dallas’ KCBI
Clint Lewis is joining First Dallas Media as Business Relations Director for CCM-formatted 90.9 KCBI. Lewis previously served as Hope Media Group Executive Director of Partner Engagement, and held positions at Gateway Church, Salem Media, and ABC Radio.
After 25 Years at iHeart, McCartney Crosses The Street in SLC
Cumulus Media's Salt Lake City cluster has named programming veteran Jeff McCartney Operations Manager and PD for KBER 101 and Power 94.9 KENZ. McCartney was just at iHeartMedia SLC, where he spent 25 years in senior programming and operations roles.
Cumulus Media’s Toledo Operations Get a Star: Fox
Cumulus Media has named Bill Fox Operations Manager for its Toledo/Monroe cluster. Beyond overseeing the radio cluster's four audio brands, he'll also wear different hats as Country WKKO PD and as Classic Hits 93.5 WRQN morning co-host.
Tom Brady To Quarterback Sales for SBS’s AIRE Radio Network
Spanish Broadcasting System is bringing aboard audio sales veteran Tom Brady, whose resume runs from Cumulus Media to ESPN and Disney before a move to AdLarge Media, as Vice President of Network Sales for AIRE Radio Networks.
Former Buffalo Market Captain Tim Wenger Exits Audacy
Tim Wenger is departing Audacy after a lengthy tenure overseeing the company's Buffalo-Rochester cluster, Radio Ink has learned. Wenger served as Market Manager for Audacy Buffalo-Rochester until earlier this year as part of the broadcaster's structural overhaul.
CMG Picks McGhee As Jacksonville Radio Market Manager
Brian McGhee has made stops at iHeartMedia, Townsquare Media, and, most recently, Urban One. Now his next market is Jacksonville. Cox Media Group has named McGhee Vice President and Market Manager for CMG Jacksonville Radio, succeeding Jimmy Farrell.
One of Boston Sports Radio’s Most Treasured Voices Dies
Boston radio personality and Sports Talk format pioneer Eddie Andelman has died at 89. His sons Dave, Mike, and Dan announced his passing on Instagram. "He helped thousands and entertained millions," his sons wrote. "Eddie Andelman lived a truly incredible life."
SBS’s New York Stations Land a New General Manager
Spanish Broadcasting System has promoted David Bailin to General Manager of its New York market operations. Bailin was previously National Sales Manager for the Spanish-language operator, bringing prior experience from Entravision Communications.
Baltimore’s Brighter Media Group GM Steve Lawhon to Retire
He started behind a microphone in 1985 and spent the next four decades turning a Baltimore-area heritage talk station into a multi-platform Christian media ministry. Now Steve Lawhon, General Manager of Brighter Media Group, is set to retire.
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