Lenny Green’s ‘Quiet Storm’ Finds New Harbor with Compass
WBLS's The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green has picked up a syndication partnership with Compass Media Networks starting June 1, delegating all aspects of the R&B and slow-jam show’s marketing, distribution, and advertising sales direction to Compass.
Rick Thomas Leaving Beasley Media Group Tampa On June 1
After three years overseeing programming for Beasley Media Group's Tampa cluster, Rick Thomas is stepping away at the end of this month. His exit follows a series of departures tied to an early-retirement offering the company announced during its Q1 earnings call.
WLRN Names Interim CEO After Miami-Dade Legal Settlement
South Florida Public Media Group has named Tom Hudson as Interim CEO of Miami's WLRN Public Media, replacing former CEO John LaBonia, as part of a settlement resolving months of litigation between SFPMG and the Miami-Dade County School Board.
Randall Comes Screamin’ Into Motor City Mornings at WCSX
Days after the sudden exit of Big Jim O'Brien from Beasley Media Group Detroit's 94.7 WCSX, the station is shifting Screamin' Scott Randall from afternoon drive to the AM slot. Randall hosted mornings at Beasley's WRIF and the defunct Z Rock before joining WCSX.
WDVE Gets a Tad More Wissel for Pittsburgh Mornings
After serving as a weekly contributor for six months, Tad Wissel is moving to a permanent co-host chair at Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show on iHeartMedia Pittsburgh’s 102.5 WDVE Rocks, joining hosts Randy Baumann, Abby Krizner, and Mike Prisuta.
Chico’s NSPR Finds Its Leader in CapRadio Alum
Almost one year after it was cut free of Capital Public Radio, North State Public Radio in Chico, CA, has found its Executive Director. Helen Barrington now has the top spot, rejoining a staff she worked alongside during her time as Managing Editor at CapRadio
WTOP General Manager Joel Oxley to Retire
Joel Oxley is closing out a 35-year run with WTOP News (WTOP-AM) by stepping away from the station he has led for nearly three decades. Oxley announced his impending retirement as General Manager of Hubbard Broadcasting in Washington, DC, to station staff.
Matt Stockman to Exit Pillar Media’s Top Programming Role
After more than six years, Matt Stockman is stepping down as Chief Programming Officer at Pillar Media to focus on his consulting practice serving nonprofit and Christian radio organizations in a full-time capacity. His last day at Pillar will be August 31.
Minneapolis Morning Man Dave Ryan to Retire This Month
After 33 years on KDWB, Dave Ryan is signing off. The host of The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show on iHeartMedia Minneapolis's 101.3 KDWB will make his final broadcast on May 22, ending one of the longest-running morning runs in Twin Cities radio history.
Beasley Media Group Adds Independent Director Tied to Debt Deal
The debt restructuring Beasley Media Group completed last month is reshaping its boardroom. Jeffrey Goldberg now fills a newly created seventh seat and the first named figure on a Strategic Alternatives Committee that has simultaneously formed.
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