Ken Calvert, Detroit Radio Icon, Dead At 72
Detroit radio legend Ken Calvert passed away on Wednesday at his Michigan home after a short-term illness. Calvert's career spanned six major Motor City stations, starting in 1973 at WWWW, moving to WABX, WRIF, and WLLZ, and culminating at WCSX.
CBS Sports Radio Lineup To Shuffle Before Super Bowl
Audacy has announced a refreshed weekday lineup for CBS Sports Radio, set to take effect from January 2. Zach Gelb, who has been with the network for five years, moves to the PM drive slot and JR Sportbrief shifts from late-night to evenings, swapping with Bart Winkler.
Saga Chooses Czarnecki As Manchester’s Mill Flips Country
Saga Communications' Manchester, NH cluster is welcoming Michael Czarnecki as Brand Manager for the new WMLL, now known as 96.5 Live Free Country. On December 15, the station rebranded from classic rock to country, stunting with 5,000 continuous songs.
Flagler Surprises Kirk Keller With Christmas VP Promotion
Flagler Broadcasting has elevated Kirk Keller from Director of Sales to Vice President of Sales & Promotions. The surprise announcement was made at Flagler’s community Christmas Party. Keller has spent eight years on-air and in sales for the Florida group.
EMF Makes Two People-Forward Hires For Leadership Team
Educational Media Foundation continues its executive team enhancements with two appointments in human resources and donor relations. Maggie Bahou has been named as Chief People Officer and Natalie Carlisle assumes the role of SVP of Donor Engagement.
Lisa Polizzi To Lead Audacy Buffalo’s WBEN
Audacy has appointed Lisa Polizzi as the new Brand Manager of WBEN-AM in Buffalo. Polizzi brings 22 years of broadcasting experience to the role, including her most recent media role as Director at Large of the Radio Television Digital News Association.
It’s Officially ‘Toucher & Hardy’ On Boston’s Sports Hub
After the departure of Rich Shertenlieb, Beasley Media Group Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ) has found its missing morning man in Rob "Hardy" Poole. Poole will join Fred Toucher for Toucher & Hardy, starting on January 4.
Renowned Freeform Rock Air Personality Jim Ladd Dies
Rock and roll radio fans are paying tribute to Jim Ladd, who has died of a heart attack. Ladd was well-known for his freeform style and worked at such Los Angeles radio stations as KLOS and KMET before joining SiriusXM in 2011.
Seattle’s KZOK Taps B.J. Shea To Follow Danny Bonaduce
Seattle's radio scene saw a shake-up last week, with actor and long-time radio host Danny Bonaduce retiring from 102.5 KZOK on Friday. iHeartMedia won't let his chair get cold with B.J. Shea set to take over the morning anchor spot with Bonaduce's co-host Sarah.
Chris Carson Steps Into Murphy’s Shoes At Green Bay’s WIXX
After the retirement of Green Bay radio staple Jim Murphy in November, Midwest Communications has chosen Chris Carson as the new host of the WIXX morning show. Carson, held previous roles at Wausau's WDEZ in Wausau and Oshkosh's WPKR.
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