Nadia Cowart Rejoins Cumulus
Nadia Cowart is the new Digital Sales Manager for Cumulus Beaumont, TX/Lake Charles, LA. She previously was Promotion Manager for the group from 2002 through 2008.
Alpha Promotes Two to Regional VP
Alpha Media has promoted Brian Foster (left) and Les Tuttle to Regional Vice Presidents. Foster will oversee Alpha markets in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, while Tuttle will handle Missouri, Minnesota, and select markets in Iowa.
GBH/PRX Promotes Lothian
Public media organizations GBH and PRX have appointed Dan Lothian as Executive Producer of 'The World', news program. Lothian assumes the role after serving as interim editor since March 2021.
Pierre Robert Celebration Philly
Pierre Robert has been on the air at 93.3 WMMR-FM for four decades. The Beasley Media Group station will host a month-long celebration of highlights commemorating the Philadelphia radio legends iconic moments.
NPR Book Editor Dies at 46
Petra Mayer, the books editor on NPR's Culture desk, died on Saturday from what's believed to be a pulmonary embolism.
Host Goes on Hunger Strike
SiriusXM host Joe Madison is on a hunger strike until Congress passes, and President Biden signs, the Freedom to Vote Act or the J.L. Voting Rights Advancement Act. Both bills were recently passed by the House and both have stalled in the Senate.
New Year, New Hosts GBH
2022 will find two new co-hosts anchoring GBH News in Boston. Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel will co-host Morning Edition on the NPR station.
Troy West Joins EMF
Troy West has been named Assistant Program Director for the Educational Media Foundation Radio Group. His first day on the job will be December 1.
Coleman Insights Promotes Bryant
Kimberly Bryant has been promoted to the newly created position of Director of Client services. Bryant, has been with the media research firm since 2004; most recently serving as Field Coordinator.
Melissa Rivera Joins CMG Houston
Cox Media Group has named Melissa Rivera Integrated Sales Manager for its Houston cluster. Rivera is coming over to CMG from Townsquare Media.