People in the News

Cross cluster changes are refreshing Connoisseur Media Connecticut's six stations in several departments. Jennifer Grullon joins STAR 99.9 (WEZN) from Burlington, VT as an afternoon drive co-host with Kevin Begley. Ed Oliveira and Andrew Krause will also each get promotions.

Cumulus Media Indianapolis has appointed Jill Testerman, known on-air as Taylor, as the Midday Host for 95.5 WFMS. Testerman will also serve as the Digital Content Coordinator for Cumulus Indianapolis' six-station group. She starts her new duties on May 1.

Syndicated morning show Broadway and Friends has a new home base. Audacy Pittsburgh's Y108 (WSDY) is bringing the entire show to the market from St. Louis. As part of the change, Maria D’Antonio moves to middays and Cadillac Jack hosts PM drive.

As Westwood One's President of Sales Ron Russo departs the company to pursue other opportunities, Brandon Berman has been named his replacement. Berman has been with Westwood One since 2005, starting as an account executive. His last promotion was to EVP/Sales and Sports Partnerships.

After more than 13 years on 99.9 The Fan (WRAL), Joe Giglio and Joe Ovies were released by Capitol Broadcasting Company following their show on Wednesday. Ovies broke the news in a tweet and WRAL later confirmed the change on their site, leading to a national response.

Mike O’Reilly is stepping into mornings at Cumulus Kansas City’s Classic Hits 94.9 KCMO. The spot was recently vacated by 33-year KC radio veteran Kelly Urich who is retiring. O'Reilly joins current co-host Mackenzie on May 1. He has served the cluster in both PD and digital roles.

NYC hip-hop staple Hot 97 is launching Tap in With TT with the station’s VP and Music Director TT Torrez. Starting Thursday, April 27, the midday show also features DJ Enuff and Drewski. The two will add their own signature segments like the “It’s Enuff Midday Mix”.

Marcy Williams, trailblazing news anchor at Cox Media Group Atlanta’s 95.5 WSB (WSBB-FM/WSB-AM) in Atlanta, has announced her retirement after 31 years with the station. Williams is one of the longest-serving radio news anchors in the country.

Shawn Lucero is joining Colorado Public Radio's Indie 102.3 (KVOQ) as a new weekend host and Promotions Coordinator. She will start her role on May 1. Lucero has extensive experience as a programmer and air-talent for rock and alternative stations.

John "JP" Piccillo has been named as programming consultant and midday host for Radio One Buffalo's Big WECK. Piccillo joins the oldies station from Cumulus Classic Rocker WGRF 96.9 across town, where he spent nearly three decades. Piccillo starts his on-air work on May 1st.