People in the News

Kaylee Barr is returning to Cox Media Group as Director of the company's Digital Media team. Barr, who started with CMG in 2016 as a Developmental Marketing Intern, has since gained extensive experience at consumer-goods brand Appointed and Florida Virtual School.

Urban One Indianapolis sports talk radio station The Fan (WFNI-AM) is moving Jake Query from mornings to middays with Query & Company. The show will take over the noon to 3p slot previously occupied by Dan Dakich, starting on Monday, August 21.

New Hampshire Public Radio has announced Leah Todd Lin as its first-ever Vice President for Audience Strategy. Lin's primary responsibilities will include leading the organization's efforts to attract new audiences and strengthen relationships with existing users.

The San Francisco Bay Area radio community is mourning the loss of broadcaster, comedian, and author Wes "Scoop" Nisker. The Nebraska native, who was 80, passed away in Oakland, where he had been a resident since the 1960s.

After seven years away from sports/talk, Kevin Slaten is returning to St. Louis airwaves on KFNS-AM next week. This marks Slaten's sixth stint with the station and a comeback after seven years away from sports radio in the market.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has announced the hiring of Bill Nigut to co-host Politically Georgia on NPR affiliate WABE. Nigut previously hosted Georgia Public Broadcasting's Political Rewind, which was abruptly canceled in June following state budget cuts.

Audio ad and podcast platform Libsyn has announced the appointment of Charles "Chuck" Cargile as its new Chief Financial Officer. Cargile's has more than 25 years in executive leadership roles within publicly traded companies, with expertise in financial management.

Santa Rosa, CA's Wine Country Radio is welcoming Steve Jaxon back to the air on The Krush 95.9 after the talk host was let go in June by Amaturo Sonoma Media Group's KSRO-AM. His show will return August 21.

American General Media's New Mexico classical public radio 95.5 KHFM has announced a change in leadership as Alexis Corbin is named the new Executive Director. Corbin, who has been serving as Program Director for KHFM since January, will now take charge of the station's operations.

Hubbard Washington DC's WTOP announced three new appointments within its news leadership team. Monique Hayes is promoted to AM Broadcast News Director, Bill McFarland will become PM Broadcast News Director, and Giang Nguyen will take over as Digital News Director.