Veritonic Adds Former Spotify Algorithm Chief Jon Gibs As Advisor
Audio analytics and research provider Veritonic has announced a strategic partnership with former Spotify Global Director and Principal Data Scientist Jon Gibs. During his tenure at Spotify, Gibs worked on the company's recommendation algorithms.
Corey Crockett’s Major Move: Now Audacy Programming Director
A year and a half after joining Audacy, the company announced Corey Crockett has been promoted to Director of Programming. Crockett has been instrumental in leading Audacy initiatives such as Hip Hop Made, I'm Listening, 1Thing, and Launch.
Audacy Atlanta Adds Eric Baker As Director of Sales
Audacy Atlanta has appointed Eric Baker as the new Director of Sales for the market's six stations. Baker comes to Audacy with over 16 years of sales management experience, having most recently served as General Sales Manager for Radio One's Dallas cluster.
Hope Media Group Has Great Luck With New Streaming Director
Tate Luck is joining Hope Media Group as the company's new Director of Audio Streaming. His work at Tate Luck Media, which he founded in 2015, and his consultancy roles with various radio stations have made him a notable figure in Christian radio.
After Two Decades, Alice Cooper Calling It A Night For ‘Nights’
Legendary rock musician Alice Cooper is preparing to conclude his nearly 20-year stint as the host of the syndicated program Nights with Alice Cooper. The show's final week of new programs is confirmed to be during the week of September 4.
Beadle & Decker Join SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio As Cohen Departs
SiriusXM has announced the introduction of a new daily show, Beadle & Decker, on its Mad Dog Sports Radio channel. The weekday early afternoon show will be hosted by media personality Michelle Beadle and former major leaguer Cody Decker.
Fresh Face Vont Leak Leaps From Des Moines To The Twin Cities
Davontae "Vont" Leak is set to become the new night show host at iHeartMedia Twin Cities' 101.3 KDWB starting on August 21. Leak, who graduated from William Paterson University this past Spring, briefly spent time this summer at iHeart's KKDM and WHO in Des Moines, Iowa.
Trailblazing Hispanic Broadcaster Felix Viera Passes At 74
Respected Hispanic radio host Felix Viera has passed away at the age of 74. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Viera was a key voice in Connecticut at Dinamica 1120 (WPRX-AM), where he hosted shows like Hablando En Serio and Amanacer En Mi Tierra.
Connecticut Public Radio Finds Seasoned Host In Doyon-Aitken
Connecticut Public Radio has promoted Robyn Doyon-Aitken to permanent Host of the local food show Seasoned. Doyon-Aitken, who has been a longtime producer of The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze, will lead the show as it continues to air twice a month on Thursdays.
Chattanooga TV Icon Jed Mescon Returns To Talk Radio At WGOW
Cumulus Media has announced Jed Mescon as Program Director and Morning Host for Talk Radio 102.3 FM/1150 AM (WGOW) in Chattanooga, TN. Mescon became a household name in the area after 28 years on WRCB-TV.
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