Former Pinterest & YouTube Exec Joins NPR As Creative Leader
Nadine Zylstra has spent her career building content operations at some of media's most recognizable platforms. Now she's bringing that experience to public radio. NPR named Zylstra its new Chief Content Officer, filling the role after Edith Chapin's departure.
Ned Jarrett, NASCAR Champion and Radio Voice, Dies at 93
Two-time NASCAR champion Ned Jarrett, who built a second career in motorsports radio that spanned decades, died June 4 at his home in North Carolina. He was 93. MRN President Chris Schwartz said Jarrett laid the foundation for generations.
Jesse Garcia Gets Second Programming Chair at Federated Media
Jesse Garcia is expanding his programming footprint across Federated Media's northern Indiana cluster as the newly-named Program Director of Country K105 (WQHK) in Fort Wayne, adding to his existing role programming Country B100 (WBYT) in South Bend.
Charlie & Debbie Moving Up To Mornings In Charlotte
Beasley Media Group is shifting Charlotte radio staples Charlie and Debbie Nance to mornings on Country 103.7 (WSOC) starting June 22. The afternoon drive duo will be succeeding Tanner in the Morning, whose final broadcast is slated for June 19.
Nicole Humphrey Joins Louisville Public Media as Dev VP
As of June 8, Louisville Public Media has a new lead fundraiser. Nicole Humphrey joins LPM as Vice President of Development. Humphrey comes from The Nature Conservancy, where she spent five years as Associate Director of Development for Kentucky.
John Kincade to Depart The Fanatic’s Morning Show This Summer
Sports radio host John Kincade will leave Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31, ending his run on the Kincade & Salciunas Morning Show. Co-host Andrew Salciunas will continue hosting the weekday morning slot solo from 6a to 10a.
Washington State Broadcasters Association Finds Its New CEO
Washington State's broadcasting industry has a new advocate in chief. Jim Rose, former GM of Seattle's KING-TV and San Francisco's KRON-TV, has been named President and CEO of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters, succeeding Keith Shipman.
Milby Dances With WULF Back to E-Town Mornings
Skytower Communications' 94.3 The Wolf (WULF) is waking up with Greg Milby. Milby, who spent 14 years co-hosting Greg & Hollie at sister station Quicksie 98.3 (WQXE), is returning to Skytower for Milby in the Morning on the Elizabethtown, KY Country outlet.
Garras to Lead the Garrison at Morgan Murphy in Spokane
Tery Garras has been named VP and GM of Morgan Murphy Media's KXLY Brands, succeeding Teddie Gibson after his 44-year tenure. Her appointment comes as the company adds KAYU-TV to a portfolio that unifies seven radio stations, KXLY-TV, and digital holdings.
Hampton Roads Rock Radio Staple Mike Arlo Passes
Mike Arlo, the Hampton Roads rock radio voice who spent more than five decades on the air across FM99 (WNOR) and 106.9 The Fox (WAFX), died peacefully at home on June 2, surrounded by family, after a brief illness. He was 77.
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