Freddy Is Ready As Rivera Takes Afternoons On SoCal’s KOLA
Anaheim Broadcasting's KOLA 99.9 has promoted its own Freddy Rivera to Afternoon Drive. Starting January 19, Rivera fills the seat vacated in December by San Bernardino and Inland Empire radio fixture Vic Slick, who retired after a two-decade run.
Nicole Osei Takes ‘Morning Edition’ For North Texas
North Texas Public Broadcasting’s KERA News is welcoming Nicole Osei as the new local host of Morning Edition. She’ll join the station’s newsroom team of Sam Baker, Bella Syrus, Justin Martin, and Rebekah Morr to deliver news to North Texas listeners each weekday.
Beasley Media Group Taps Matt Scarano To Lead Detroit Cluster
Former iHeartMedia Chicago Region President Matt Scarano has found a new home in the Motor City, joining Beasley Media Group Detroit as Vice President and Market Manager. He succeeds Patti Taylor, who transitions to Vice President of Sales for the cluster.
Audacy Announces Leader and Lineup Changes Across Markets
Audacy is kicking off 2026 with a series of programming and leadership updates across its markets, including new roles in San Francisco and Milwaukee and refreshed lineups in Madison. In the Bay Area, John Allers has been named Brand Manager of Alice 97.3 (KLLC).
Asheville’s Mix 96.5 Updates Weekday Lineup
Mix 96.5’s morning voice is changing time slots, but not tone. Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has announced that WOXL host Melanie Wilkinson is moving from mornings to afternoons, as the station unveils a new weekday lineup.
Jaxson Returning To Philadelphia Rock Radio At A New Home
iHeartMedia is bringing a familiar voice back to Philadelphia airwaves. Former WMMR host Jaxon is returning to ALT 104.5 (WRFF) for middays, beginning Tuesday, January 20, and will be the new voice of the station’s signature Post Modern Radio 104.5 hour.
MediaCo Names New Senior VPs in Sales, Marketing, & Research
In what the company calls a continued strengthening of its commercial and operational leadership team, MediaCo has announced a slate of senior leadership promotions spanning sales, marketing, research, and revenue operations.
Sports Sales Vet Brian Doughty Signs Up With Skyview
Skyview Networks has added Brian Doughty as Director of Network Sales, with an eye on growing the company's sports portfolio. Doughty joins Skyview Networks from Good Karma Brands, where he served as Director of Play-by-Play Sports Partnerships for ESPN Radio.
MIW Names Four To Board, Elevates P’Pool to Executive Role
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is ringing in 2026 with new leadership and fresh momentum. The nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in audio has appointed four accomplished industry professionals to its Board of Directors.
Judge Judy To Receive BFOA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has chosen Judge Judy Sheindlin as its 2026 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award honoree at the annual BFOA Gala for the Emmy Award winner's lasting contributions to the broadcast industry.
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