Harvard Honors Hispanic Network Founder Morales
Almost a half-century after co-founding Radio Bilingüe in Fresno, CA, Hugo Morales is the first Mexican-Indigenous recipient of an honorary doctorate from Harvard University, receiving the award alongside Tom Hanks and biochemist Katalin Karikó.
From PM To AM, J.D. Makes Major Move At Audacy
Audacy Phoenix's BIG 94.5 (KOOL-FM) has a new morning man. The company announced that J.D. has launched J.D. in the Morning! on weekdays starting Monday, June 5. J.D., known off-air as JD Whitfield, moves after eight years at Audacy Boston.
Voice Of Cleveland Browns Faces Second Cancer Fight
Jim Donovan, the radio announcer for the Cleveland Browns, has announced that he has suffered a relapse with leukemia. "The Voice of the Browns" has resumed treatment, including sessions of chemotherapy. He previously battled cancer around 2011.
Audacy Makes Tech Refresh With Walker and Kennedy
Audacy has announced leadership updates in its technical operations division for both Clay Walker and John Kennedy. Walker has been promoted to Vice President of Content Operations, while Kennedy take a redirected role in his current position.
Skip Dillard Elevated To Format VP At Audacy
Audacy has raised Skip Dillard to the position of Format Vice President for Rhythmic AC and Throwback. Dillard will be responsible for leading brand and format strategy, as well as continuing his current role as Brand Manager of 94.7 The Block (WXBK-FM) in New York.
Audacy Adds WPAW To Bland’s Country Brand Domain
Audacy has promoted Drew Bland to the position of Regional Vice President of Country. In addition to his current roles as Brand Manager of KKWF and KMLE, Bland will now also have regional oversight of 93.1 The Wolf (WPAW) in Greensboro, NC.
Fred Toucher Update Still Has Boston Fans In The Dark
Rich Shertenlieb, cohost of Toucher and Rich on Beasley Media Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ), addressed his cohost's absence on Wednesday's show. Fred Toucher has been away from the show this week following alarming comments he made on social media.
Results Radio Brings In KFI’s Lee As Manager
Jennifer Jones Lee has been hired as the Operations Manager for Results Radio LLC's five-station Redding, CA cluster. The position was previously furloughed but has now been reopened, with Dave Shakes, Results' Senior VP, temporarily fulfilling the role's responsibilities.
Silverfish Fills Two Roles Ahead Of Thomas Departure
Silverfish Media, the Nashville production company behind The Big D and Bubba Show, has announced a promotion and a new addition ahead of the departure of President Patrick Thomas. The first involves raising Jessica "Carsen" Humphreville to Director of Operations.
Audacy Extends Larkin Contract, Loses Board Member
Audacy has extended the contract of Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin for three more years. The information was disclosed in the company's recent 8-K filing with the SEC following its yearly shareholders' meeting. Larkin's contract includes automatic one-year renewals.
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