David Dildine Featured by Washington City Paper
WTOP (103.5 FM) traffic reporter David Dildine was one of 11 locals featured by Washington City Paper's The People Issue 2022. The newspaper dubbed Dildile "The Navigator" for his work at the Washington, D.C.-area station.
Rabassa Leaves Univision For Salem
Salem Media Group has hired long-time Miami broadcast executive Monica Rabassa as General Manager of its soon to be acquired cluster of radio stations in Miami. Rabassa moves to Salem after working for Univision for more than two decades.
Popovich to Retire in Spring of 2023
Dave Popovich, Audacy's long-time programmer in Cleveland announced this week that he'll be retiring in early 2023. Popovich told his team he's looking forward to spending time on the beach.
John Foxx to Host Mornings at WCBS
Audacy says John Foxx will host a new morning show at its New York City classic hits station, WCBS (101.1 FM), starting in February. The announcement comes as current morning show host Scott Shannon is set to retire on Friday.
Premiere Promotes Three to VP of Affiliate Sales
Premiere Networks said it has promoted three executives to the position of vice presidents of affiliate sales for the company. The move will see Jenny Shields, Kurt Kretzschmar and Rick Bucchieri promoted to their new roles immediately.
NRG Welcomes Nick Back
Nick Handley is back on at 1620 The Zone (KOZN-AM). Handley joins current morning host Gary Sharp, and producer Jimmy Chavez, for “Mornings with Sharp & Handley.” Handley returns to 1620 The Zone after spending the last 9 years as a sports talk show host on AM590 ESPN Omaha.
‘Steve & Johnnie’ Returning to WGN Radio
WGN Radio says it is welcoming back Steve King and Jonnie Putman, who will host an overnight show on the station Saturdays The show debuts Saturday, January 7 and will run from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on WGN (720 AM) in Chicago.
WCBS Studio Named for Scott Shannon
Audacy's classic hits station WCBS (101.1 FM) has re-named its on-air studio after morning host Scott Shannon. Shannon is retiring on Friday after spending more than eight years at WCBS, capping a decades-long career in radio.
Premiere Promotes Shapiro
Premiere Networks has promoted Scott Shapiro to Senior VP of Sports Programming. He'll continue to oversee the company’s sports programming and content, including the FOX Sports Radio Network as well as its lineup of podcasts and digital assets.
Lou Merloni Leaves WEEI Talk Show
Former Major League Baseball player Lou Merloni has decided to depart his WEEI (93.7 FM) talk show after more than a decade in front of the microphone there. Merloni said his decision to leave came amid the expiration of his contract.
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