New iHeart Minneapolis MP
Greg Alexander has been named Market President for iHeart Media Minneapolis. He moves up from Senior Vice President of sales.
Rockin Ron Dead at 60
After several strokes, the Wichita Falls, TX host passed away this week. Ron Culver worked for both country music station 99.9 FM KLUR and later at 94.9 FM The Outlaw. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help his wife pay medical bills.
Big City Audacy Management Changes
Audacy has made some market leadership changes in San Francisco. Stacey Kauffman will assume the role of Regional Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Northern California, Kieran Geffert has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Sacramento and San Francisco.
Rothfuss Movin Up
Peter Rothfuss is the new Senior Vice President and Market Manager for Audacy's Gainesville/Ocala market. Rothfuss previously served as the market’s General Sales Manager since 2016.
U-Man Celebration On KSHE
KSHE95 St. Louis is celebrating John Ulett’s 45th Anniversary. Affectionately known as 'U-Man', John Ulett began his KSHE career in 1976 and is the station’s longest, continuously broadcasting air talent.
Thomas Joins Cumulus in KC
Cumulus has hired Mike Thomas as PD for Kansas City Rock station KCJK-FM/105.1 The X and Top 40 station KCHZ-FM/95.7 The Vibe. Thomas will also host afternoons on The Vibe.
Caroline Beasley National Radio Award Honors
Beasley Media Group Chief Executive Officer Caroline Beasley will receive the National Radio Award during the Radio Show this fall in Las Vegas. The annual award honors outstanding leadership in the radio industry.
Huggie Movin To Seattle
MOViN 92.5 (KQMV-FM) is adding Dan 'Huggie' Amsden to afternoons. Amsden joins Hubbard from Alpha Media's KBFF-FM in Portland.
WBUR Hires CCO
Victor Hernandez joins WBUR in Boston as its first-ever Chief Content Officer. Hernandez moves from the Northwest to the east coast from Cascade Public Media in Seattle.
Quu Creates Two New Roles
Quu Inc., has hired radio industry veterans Jackie Bart and Joe Marshall to lead the company’s Success Team. Bart has been named Customer Success Manager and Marshall will serve as Technical Success Manager.