‘Perfect Alignment’: Cumulus Chicago and Minneapolis Trade PDs
Cumulus Media has made a key swap in programmers at its Minneapolis and Chicago clusters. James Kurdziel will leave Minnesota to be Program Director for Chicago Alternative Q101 (WKQX). Meanwhile, Wade Linder will leave the Windy City to program KQRS.
Tanchyk Checks In As Portland Brand Manager
Jamie Tanchyk has been promoted to Brand Manager for 105.1 The Buzz (KRSK) at Audacy Portland. In his new role, Tanchyk will be responsible for overseeing the station's content strategy, talent, operations, and branding. He joined KRSK in 2020.
Bradley Increases Role At Audacy Chicago
Audacy Chicago has appointed Erik Bradley as the Brand Manager of 104.3 Jams (WBMX). In his new position, Bradley will be responsible for overseeing the station's content strategy, talent management, operations, and branding. Bradley has been with WBBM since 1993.
Taylor Out At iHeart San Antonio For New Platform
After 25 years in San Antonio sports radio, Mike Taylor is leaving traditional broadcast radio for YouTube. Taylor's final show on iHeartRadio's The Ticket 760 (KTKR) was June 9. He announced via Twitter that he will be moving his content to YouTube.
NPR Announces New CFO Amid Budget Turmoil
NPR President and CEO John Lansing announced Thursday morning that Daphne Kwon has been appointed as the public broadcaster's new Chief Financial Officer. Kwon, a seasoned finance executive, will assume the role on June 26.
Carton Announces Unexpected Retirement From WFAN
Audacy New York's Craig Carton has announced that June 30 will be his last full-time day on air at WFAN after more than 30 years in the industry. Craig currently co-hosts the afternoon show with Evan Roberts.
Hitzges To Leave Dallas Airwaves After 48 Years
Dallas-Ft. Worth sports talk host Norm Hitzges has announced his impending retirement from radio. The announcement was made Thursday morning during his show on Cumulus Media's Sportsradio 96.7 The Ticket (KTCK). His last broadcast will be on Friday, June 23rd.
Rixx Returns To East Texas For Bryan Broadcasting
Bryan Broadcasting's Willy 103.3 (KJCS) in Lufkin/Nacogdoches, TX has hired Steve Rixx as Station Manager. Rixx comes home to the market after starting his radio career there in 1989. Bryan Broadcasting acquired the East Texas signal on May 15.
DJ D Scott D-Parting iHeart Albany For Mystery Gig
DJ D Scott, aka Dennis Rymanowski, has announced his departure from iHeart Albany's 102.3 KISS FM (WKKF) after being with the station for 10 years. He made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday, putting rumors to rest before they start.
New Educational Public Radio Chief For South Carolina
Adrienne Fairwell has been appointed as the new President and CEO of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), starting on August 17. She previously served as the general manager of Arizona State University's Arizona PBS in Phoenix.
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