Francesca Presti Leaves iHeart Baltimore and WPOC
Francesca Presti, co-host of the Laurie Young Morning Show on iHeartMedia Baltimore's WPOC, has announced her departure from the station after six years. Presti cited personal reasons for her decision to step away.
Atlanta’s 99X Completes Original Staff Revival With Jill Melancon
Jill Melancon, known on-air as Jill Nelson, is returning to 99X (WNNX) at Cumulus Media Atlanta. Melancon, who worked at the Alternative station from 1992 until 2008, will host evenings and weekends starting November 27th.
Elliott and Boxer To Lead New Morning Shows At iHeart Columbus
iHeartMedia Columbus has announced dual changes to its morning programming lineup for the cluster. WTVN-AM is adding Columbus Morning News, hosted by market veteran and PD Mike Elliott, while 93.3 The Bus (WODC) welcomes Brandon Boxer for The Boxer Show.
KC’s Hot 103 Jamz To Rise and Grind With ‘Hustle & Shyne’
Carter Broadcast Group Kansas City's Hot 103 Jamz is introducing a new morning show. Hustle & Shyne in the Morning, hosted by Deona Hustle and Brian B. Shynin will debut on Monday, November 27. Shynin has led mornings on the station for the past year.
CMG Orlando Scoops Liliani Hernandez For Exitos 96.5
Cox Media Group Orlando's Spanish Hits Exitos 96.5 (WOEX) is welcoming Liliani Hernandez as their new midday host. Before joining WOEX, Hernandez co-hosted a nationally syndicated radio show and did middays at Univision’s Mix 98.3.
KCRW’s Jennifer Ferro To Chair NPR Board
Jennifer Ferro, the CEO of Los Angeles public radio KCRW, has been elected as the Chair of the NPR Board of Directors. Ferro joined the board in 2018, and her tenure at KCRW has been marked by significant transformations by the station into a global brand.
Sam Holt, Who Laid Framework For NPR, Dead At 87
Broadcast executive and researcher Sam Holt has passed away. Holt is best known for his landmark 1969 Public Radio Study, which advocated for a dedicated FM band for noncommercial stations and the creation of NPR.
Jason Bjorson Named Milwaukee Market Manager For Audacy
Audacy Milwaukee has announced the appointment of Jason Bjorson as the cluster's new Senior Vice President and Market Manager. Bjorson will be responsible for managing 99.1 The Mix, 1250 AM The Fan, 103.7 KISS FM, Hot 105.7, and Channel Q.
Greg Hill Signs Extension With WEEI and Audacy Boston
Audacy Boston's sports/talk WEEI announced the multiyear contract extension of Greg Hill on Thursday. Hill will continue to host weekday mornings alongside his co-hosts Jermaine Wiggins, Courtney Cox, and Chris Curtis.
Motorsports Radio Pioneer Ken Squier Dead At 88
Motor Racing Network has announced the passing of its co-founder and first "Voice of NASCAR," Ken Squire. Squire, who also had a notable broadcasting career on radio, CBS, and TBS, passed away on November 15, following a series of illnesses.
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