Philadelphia DJ Jerry Blavat Dies at 82
Jerry Blavat, a well-known, fast-talking radio host in Philadelphia, died on Friday at the age of 82. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday, January 28; singer Dionne Warwick will deliver the eulogy, his family told a local television station.
Urban One Brings Amanda Seales Show to Charlotte
Urban One's hip hop station WFNZ (610 AM, 102.5 FM) and WOSF-HD2 (105.3 FM) will start airing The Amanda Seales Show on Monday. She will be joined by co-host Marc "DJ Nailz" Dixon of WXZX for the weekday show.
Elroy Smith Leading Urban Content at Cox Media
Cox Media Group has appointed Elroy Smith as director of urban content. Smith, named by Radio Ink as one of the top programmers in the country, will develop content, programming and brand strategies for R&B and urban stations in four markets.
Sarah Weaver Promoted to PD at WKML
Beasley Media Group says Sarah Weaver has been promoted to PD at WKML-FM in Fayetteville. Weaver joined the station as a media personality in 2016 and was named co-host of The Big Wake-Up morning show the following year.
Kaylin Mozden to Host Mid-Days in Columbia
Kaylin Mozden, one of Radio Ink's "30 and Under Superstars," has been named mid-day host at Cumulus' WTCB (106.7 FM) in Columbia, South Carolina. She will be heard on the station from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting January 26.
Key Appoints Iverson to Senior AE Role
Key Networks has hired Mike Iverson as a Senior Account Executive for the company. Iverson joins Key from Ryan Seacrest Enterprises, where he was SVP, Sales and Corporate Partnerships for over 10 years.
Audacy Promotes 3 at Alternative Rock Clusters
Audacy has promoted three to executive roles overseeing various alternative rock clusters throughout the company, including Christine Malovets (pictured) who now serves as Audacy's VP of Alternative Programming and Operations.
Romero Tapped as CRO at United Stations
United Stations has hired Eric V. Romero to serve as the company's chief revenue officer; he will report to CEO Nick Verbitsky and succeeds Greg Janoff, who will transition to a consulting role with the company.
Gebhardt Moving Out West
Brian Gebhardt is the new PD for Sactown Sports (KHTK-AM), Bonneville's Sports/Talker in Sacramento. Gebhardt spent the past seven years at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta most recently as Executive Producer of the “Andy & Randy” show.
Dan Nelson Promoted to VP, Marketing at Salem
Dan Nelson has been promoted to the role of vice president of Salem Media Group's events and marketing. In his new role, Nelson will focus on expanding both Salem Media’s brand image and revenue generation in the area of special events and travel experiences.
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