After Nine Years, Knoepke Back To Lead Townsquare Rochester
Former Market Manager Shannon Knoepke has returned to radio after two years at an agency to serve as Townsquare Media Rochester's Market President, overseeing ten signals. The cluster also includes four stations in Faribault/Owatonna.
Cumulus Dallas Expands WBAP To FM Band; Bolsters News Team
Cumulus Media Dallas is adding its AM News/Talk WBAP to the FM band. As of January 3, WBAP will simulcast on 93.3, which was previously Hot AC Hot 93.3. In the same spirit of growth, the cluster is adding four seasoned news professionals to its staff.
NAFB Names Colleen Callahan As Interim Executive Director
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has appointed Colleen Callahan as its interim executive director. She will assume her role from the NAFB's Platte City, MO office. Colleen Callahan steps into the role vacated by Tom Brand, who retired at the end of 2023.
In Northern Illinois, Charles Van Horn Takes New Rochelle Role
Rochelle Broadcasting Company is welcoming Charles Van Horn as its new News Director. Van Horn, who previously served as News Director and Morning Show Host for Shaw Local Radio in Peru, IL, is taking over from the retiring Jeff Leon.
Scott Masteller Joins Beasley To Lead Philadelphia’s Fanatic
Scott Masteller is leaving Hearst Communications Baltimore's WBAL NewsRadio to join Beasley Media Group as Program Director for 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) in Philadelphia. Masteller brings more than four decades of on-air and managerial experience to the role.
Seattle Radio Gets New ‘Daly’ Routine With Migs At KISW
Audacy Seattle is marking the new year with a new morning show on 99.9 KISW. The Daly Migs Show, featuring Steve Migs and Taryn Daly, starts January 3. The show's team will also feature Danny V and Sara, joining the two broadcast veterans.
Tim Hall Doesn’t Pass Up APD Opportunity At Columbus’ Fan
Tegna Columbus' 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-AM) has promoted Tim Hall to Assistant Program Director. Hall, who has been with The Fan for more than 11 years, hosts The Buckeye Show and covers Ohio State Football and Men’s Basketball post-game shows for Learfield.
Chris Squire Returns To New York’s WBLS As Sales SVP
Chris Squire has joined MediaCo Holding's Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS in New York City as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Squire previously served in the same position at iHeartMedia Philadelphia for more than three years.
Phoenix Radio’s ‘Super Snake’ Passes Away In ‘Unexpected’ Death
Phoenix's radio community is mourning the loss of Duane Weaver, known on-air as Super Snake, who passed away in the early morning hours of December 30. Snake most recently hosted nights at Desert Valley Media Group's KMVA and KZON since 2022.
Bismarck Personality Dolly Dakota Passes Away At 56
Townsquare Media Bismarck, ND, personality Frances Luger, known on-air as Dolly Dakota, passed away on December 28, following a battle with ovarian cancer. Dakota had been at Cool 98.7 (KACL), but also spent time previously at KYFR-AM and KYYY.
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