Pillar Media Lifts Three To Managerial Sales Roles
Pillar Media has announced the promotion of three key team members to pivotal positions within the organization. Courtney Dee and Diana Gibbs have been promoted to Local Sales Manager roles while Cindy Alexander has been elevated to the role of Sales Administrator.
Wisconsin Radio Executive Bill Vancil Passes Away
Bill Vancil, Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee and former Mid-West Family Broadcasting EVP, passed away on January 3 at the age of 82. In 1969, he joined Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison to manage WISM and stayed with the company until 2002.
FOX News’ Will Cain Able To Turn Cameras On For Syndication
FOX News Audio’s The Will Cain Show & Podcast will make a big move to FOX News Digital platforms starting January 15. The program gives perspective on daily headlines through in-depth interviews, and will now air live with video on FOXNews.com.
Jazzy To Start Atlanta Mornings As Atlanta’s V-103 Expands
Audacy Atlanta is making two talent additions to V-103 (WVEE). Jazzy McBee joins The Big Tigger Morning Show as co-host beginning January 16, while the station also welcomes Danie B for middays effective immediately.
iHeartMedia Area President Barbara Latham To Retire
iHeartMedia Central Florida has announced the upcoming retirement of Area President Barbara Latham, effective March 29th. Latham, a 39-year iHeart veteran, has overseen the Orlando/Melbourne market since April 2021. Latham also served as Senior VP of Sales.
After One Month, Green Bay’s WIXX Cuts Chris Carson
Chris Carson, who succeeded 32-year veteran Jim Murphy as the morning host on Midwest Communications' WIXX, is no longer with the station. Carson's biography was removed from the Green Bay station's website, leaving a vacant spot in the station schedule.
Deborah Norville To Receive BFoA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor Inside Edition anchor Deborah Norville with the 2024 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Golden Mic gala and fundraiser. Norville is a 23-year Broadcasters Foundation Board member.
Compass Media Plots VP Promotion For Robert Blum
Compass Media Networks is elevating Robert Blum to Vice President of Affiliate Sales for Sports & News/Talk Programming. He will oversee a diverse portfolio of play-by-play sports content, including national radio networks for the Dallas Cowboys and Vegas Raiders.
Chicago Personality Abe Kanan Makes Move To California Capital
Longtime radio host Abe Kanan is joining Audacy Sacramento for afternoons on 98 Rock. Kanan's career has included a show on SiriusXM's Howard 101 and on-air positions at Chicago's Rock 95.5, Q101, and The Loop, as well as roles in Miami and Indianapolis.
Bayou Bound: Paul Cannell To Program Again In New Orleans
Paul Cannell is rejoining Audacy New Orleans as the new Brand Manager of Bayou 95.7 (WKBU). He returns to the Big Easy after serving as OM and Program Director for Gonzilla Entertainment Group in Dallas since 2020. He starts the new role on January 15.
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