Mike McCall Leaving EMF To Join Hope Media Group
Mike McCall is leaving his post as Chief Engagement Officer at Educational Media Foundation for a new role in Christian radio. He is bringing his 30-year background in donor development and special initiatives fundraising the the Houston-based Hope Media Group.
Rick Cummings To Step Down As Emmis Radio President
Emmis President of Radio Programming Rick Cummings announced he is stepping down from his position effective September 1. This won't be a full departure, as he will continue to serve as a consultant, continuing his 43 partnership with Emmis Founder Jeff Smulyan.
Scalzo Named Market Manager For GKB Milwaukee
Good Karma Brands has elevated Greg Scalzo to the role of Milwaukee Market Manager. Scalzo will now manage ESPN Milwaukee, 101.7 The Truth, and 620 WTMJ. The promotion comes as GKB revamps ESPN Wisconsin's lineup with local programming.
Wayward No More: Craig Way Returns To Austin’s Zone
The voice of the Texas Longhorns, Craig Way, is returning to iHeartMedia Austin's AM 1300 The Zone. Way has played a key role in KVET’s history, having helped flip the station to all-sports in October of 1998 and hosting a show for 20 years.
Northeast Radio Leader Rick Snyder Dead At 82
Radio Executive, personality, and Maine Broadcast Hall of Famer Richard “Rick” Snyder passed away on August 14 in West Palm Beach, FL at the age of 82. Snyder was a noted Top 40 trailblazer in the Northeast, including a stint at WTRY in Troy, NY.
Two ‘Nuevo’ Executive Hires For Nueva Network
Effective September 1, Benjamin Finley will become the minority-owned broadcaster's Director of Business Development in Dallas while Maria Castillo will join the New York office as Audio Network & Digital Sales Planner.
James Brown To Receive NAB’s Highest Honor At Marconis
The National Association of Broadcasters will honor Hall of Fame sportscaster James Brown with the 2023 Distinguished Service Award in October at the NAB Marconi Awards Dinner during NAB Show New York.
Scott Stanford Is 1010 WINS Latest Anchor Addition
Veteran journalist Scott Stanford will be joining Audacy's 1010 WINS in New York City as morning news anchor starting September 5. Stanford has a history of roles at multiple New York area stations, including WCBS.
Dave Styles Bringing New Style To Audacy Phoenix’s KOOL
Dave Styles is taking over the morning airwaves on Audacy Phoenix's BIG 94.5 (KOOL) starting on August 28. Styles comes to his new role from previous stints with 102.7 KIIS-FM and 104.3 MYFM.
Ken Orchard, Orchard Media Founder, Dead At 85
California radio figurehead Ken Orchard passed away at 85 on August 17 after a battle with Parkinson's. Known for introducing Victor Valley's first FM station that played contemporary music 24/7, Orchard had a broadcasting career that spanned more than sixty years.
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