Ocean’s 7: Danny Ocean Joins WSBG As Program Director
7 Mountains Media is appointing Danny Ocean as the new Program Director and PM Drive host for 93.5 SBG (WSBG) in Stroudsburg, PA. Ocean has spent the last ten years as Director of Affiliate Relations for Kid Kelly’s Backtrax USA Networks.
Bethany Linderman Joins Mornings On iHeart Baltimore’s WPOC
In the wake of Francesca Presti's departure from mornings on 93.1 WPOC, iHeartMedia Baltimore has announced Bethany Linderman as the new co-host of The Laurie DeYoung Show. She is making the transition to WPOC from Audacy Baltimore's Mix 106.5.
NAFB Begins Executive Director Hunt As Tom Brand Steps Away
National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand announced he will step down from the organization at the end of this year. Brand has been an outspoken advocate for the AM For Every Vehicle Act and for preserving rural radio.
Programming Icon Clarke Ingram Dead At 66
Renowned programmer and on-air talent Clarke Ingram passed away on Saturday, November 25, after years of long-term health struggles. Best known in his hometown of Pittsburgh, he served as program director for Pittsburgh's WBZZ and WJJJ.
Francesca Presti Leaves iHeart Baltimore and WPOC
Francesca Presti, co-host of the Laurie Young Morning Show on iHeartMedia Baltimore's WPOC, has announced her departure from the station after six years. Presti cited personal reasons for her decision to step away.
Atlanta’s 99X Completes Original Staff Revival With Jill Melancon
Jill Melancon, known on-air as Jill Nelson, is returning to 99X (WNNX) at Cumulus Media Atlanta. Melancon, who worked at the Alternative station from 1992 until 2008, will host evenings and weekends starting November 27th.
Elliott and Boxer To Lead New Morning Shows At iHeart Columbus
iHeartMedia Columbus has announced dual changes to its morning programming lineup for the cluster. WTVN-AM is adding Columbus Morning News, hosted by market veteran and PD Mike Elliott, while 93.3 The Bus (WODC) welcomes Brandon Boxer for The Boxer Show.
KC’s Hot 103 Jamz To Rise and Grind With ‘Hustle & Shyne’
Carter Broadcast Group Kansas City's Hot 103 Jamz is introducing a new morning show. Hustle & Shyne in the Morning, hosted by Deona Hustle and Brian B. Shynin will debut on Monday, November 27. Shynin has led mornings on the station for the past year.
CMG Orlando Scoops Liliani Hernandez For Exitos 96.5
Cox Media Group Orlando's Spanish Hits Exitos 96.5 (WOEX) is welcoming Liliani Hernandez as their new midday host. Before joining WOEX, Hernandez co-hosted a nationally syndicated radio show and did middays at Univision’s Mix 98.3.
KCRW’s Jennifer Ferro To Chair NPR Board
Jennifer Ferro, the CEO of Los Angeles public radio KCRW, has been elected as the Chair of the NPR Board of Directors. Ferro joined the board in 2018, and her tenure at KCRW has been marked by significant transformations by the station into a global brand.
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