Chris Houchens Chosen As Glasgow GM For Commonwealth
Commonwealth Broadcasting has enlisted Chris Houchens as the new General Manager for its Glasgow, KY cluster. Houchens will oversee Nash 103.7 (WHHT), 104.7 The Score (WCDS), and GlasgowNews1.com. His tenure is set to begin on November 1.
Boston Radio’s Kevin Karlson Dies Unexpectedly At 59
The Boston radio community is coming to terms with the sudden loss of Kevin Karlson, a staple of morning radio at iHeartMedia's 100.7 WZLX since 2005. The news of Karlson's passing was first announced by WZLX on X on Friday.
Michael DelGiorno Joins iHeart Nashville With Syndication Coming
iHeartMedia Nashville has revealed that radio veteran Michael DelGiorno will join the cluster's Talkradio 98.3 & 1510 WLAC starting November 6. The new multi-year agreement also includes the syndication of DelGiorno's Your Morning Show to other outlets.
Mike Rice Returns To Northern Colorado AM For Play-by-Play
Veteran sports broadcaster Mike Rice is making a comeback to Greeley, CO's KFKA-AM, taking on the role of play-by-play announcer for the University of Northern Colorado's men’s basketball team. Rice previously worked at KFKA from 1991 to 2002.
LABF Honors David Gleason, Discusses Archival Importance
David Gleason received the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation’s first-ever Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award during NAB Show New York. The LABF also hosted a panel on the importance of stations archiving and preserving their content.
After Absence, KC’s Scott Parks Tells Co-Host, ‘You Saved My Life’
Audacy Kansas City's Scott Parks recently returned after a month-long absence from KMBZ. He revealed that he had spent the time in a local rehab facility and credited his co-host Dana Wright with saving his life.
Doug Stephan’s Syndication Makes Distribution Change
Doug Stephan and Jai Kershner's Good Day with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner, along with all of Doug Stephan's weekend shows, are set for a distribution change. Effective Tuesday, October 31, the shows will transition to Wegener/Westwood One Satellite.
More Of Momo: Vemireddy To Head Audacy Austin’s Promotions
Audacy Austin has announced the appointment of Manimala "Momo" Vemireddy as its new Regional Promotions Director. Vemireddy will collaborate with market and brand leaders, as well as regional promotion heads in Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans.
Herald of Radio’s Reach, Analyst John Fix To Retire From P&G
Fix made the announcement on LinkedIn. He has played a major part in P&G's rise to become radio's top advertiser through his famous "experiment," becoming an outspoken proponent of the medium's reach known as the “radio guy.”
Fred Toucher Signs Extension At Boston’s Sports Hub WBZ
Beasley Media Group has confirmed that Fred Toucher will continue to lead mornings at 98.5 The Sports Hub with a new multiyear contract. The Boston-based sports talk show has garnered several national industry awards, including a Marconi, under Toucher's tenure.
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