NYC ESPN Host Strikes Out Retirement Rumors
After months of rumors that he would retire from radio, Michael Kay announced on his show that he has a new contract with Good Karma Brands' 98.7 ESPN New York (WEPN). Kay's contract was set to expire in September.
Kevin Hart Extends The Funny On SiriusXM
SiriusXM and Kevin Hart have signed a multi-year extension to keep the comedian's Hartbeat brand curating content for the company. The deal means the continuation of Hart’s SiriusXM station Laugh Out Loud Radio and his podcast Gold Minds.
On The Mic For 71 Years…And Still Going!
She once shared a stage with Elvis, but now a Texas radio personality may have her greatest achievement yet. Mary McCoy now claims the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a radio host at age 85.
Dan Mason To Receive Special BFA Honor
The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced that former CBS Radio CEO Dan Mason will receive this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The Award is bestowed annually on an individual whose work exemplifies innovation, service, and advocacy.
More In Minneapolis For iHeart Morning Host
Morning host Dave Ryan has signed a long-term agreement with iHeartMedia Minneapolis to extend his three decades at 101.3 KDWB. Under the contract, Ryan will continue The Dave Ryan Show and his podcast The Minnesota Goodbye while mentoring talent.
Paxton ‘The Current’ Choice For MPR Afternoons
Minnesota Public Radio is raising part-time host Jessica Paxton to afternoon drive on all-music 89.3 The Current (KCMP). Paxton joined the station in March 2022 and started a weekly retro show last fall. Paxton starts on April 10.
Anastos and Curran Take Sundays On WABC
77 WABC welcomes two new local additions to its Sunday line-up. Cut to the Chase features former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Positively Ernie & Patricia follows with New York TV news personality Ernie Anastos and Patricia Stark.
Texas Radio Hall Of Famer Syndicates With SuiteRadio
Texas Radio Hall of Famer Dan Gallo is going nationwide with SuiteRadio. Heard on Houston radio for decades, Dan launches The Gallo Go-Round starting March 27. Dan was most recently the morning host on Cox Media's KTHT.
Coletta Helms New International Role At BMI
BMI announced longtime executive John Coletta is now SVP & Managing Director, International. Coletta was promoted from his role as VP of International Legal & Business Affairs. He now reports to EVP of Licensing & Creative Mike Steinberg.
Two New GMs For Radio One Buffalo
Radio One Buffalo promotes from within for two new cluster General Managers. Donny Tomasulo steps into the broadcast VP/GM role, while market sales veteran Trish Wiest is now VP/GM of the group's ad agency, Media One Buffalo.















