Saga Appoints Eric Christian to CMO Role
Saga Communications has promoted Eric Christian to the role of chief marketing officer. He previously worked as the company's vice president of digital strategies. CEO Chris Forgy said Christian's promotion was long overdue.
iHeart Appoints Two Sales Execs in New York
iHeartMedia has appointed two new sales executives at its New York stations WWPR (105.1 FM) and WWRL (1600 AM). Victor Giacomelli has been named Vice President of Sales at the stations, while Travia Charmont has been appointed Sales Manager.
CMG Promotes Williams Down in Florida
Cox Media Group in Orlando has promoted Ashley Williams to Director of Sales. Williams has been with CMG for 15 years. CMG owns 7 stations in the Orlando market.
Virtual Jock Signs ‘Life with Lindsay’
New Generation Radio's VirtualJock.com has signed a distribution agreement with Lindsay Cochrane's Life with Lindsay, the company announced on Wednesday. VirtualJock.com is now heard in over 85 markets across the United States.
Hicks Appointed Assistant PD at WFCB
Cox Media has named Jay Hicks APD and on-air host at WFCB (94.5 FM) in Orlando. In addition to his program director duties, he will host and produce The Rick Smiley Morning Show. Hicks will report to Elroy Smith.
Bertrand Signs Extension with WBZ-FM
Marc "Beetle" Bertrand has signed an extension of his contract with Beasley Media Group and its Boston-area sports broadcaster WBZ-FM (98.5 FM, The Sports Hub). He currently co-hosts the popular Zolak & Bertrand show in the midday time slot.
Report: Patrick McCarthy Joins WCBS Mets Coverage
The New York Mets have tapped Patrick McCarthy to host pre-game and post-game coverage on Audacy's WCBS (880 AM), according to a report. McCarthy will also call Mets games when main announcer Howie Rose is unavailable, The New York Post reported.
Leamy Hired for Mornings at WCBS-FM
Audacy has hired Anne Marie "Annie" Leamy to serve as a morning-drive co-host on its New York City classic hits powerhouse WCBS (101.1 FM). She will work alongside brand manager John Foxx on the new Foxx & Annie in the Morning show.
Beasley Promotes Rachel Pitts to Digital PD
Rachel Pitts has been promoted to the role of digital program director at Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster. She reports to Joe Bell, and will be responsible for overseeing digital content at five stations.
Dan Mason Retires from KKOH
After more than 49 years on the air, Dan Mason — who was twice named one of the best program directors in the country by Radio Ink Magazine — has stepped away from the microphone. He announced his retirement on Tuesday.
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