iHeartMedia Hires Lowe to Lead Oklahoma Stations
iHeartMedia has appointed Jay C. Lowe to the position of area president for its Oklahoma station group. Lowe will oversee more than a dozen stations in the state; he will report to Tony Coles, the division president for iHeartMedia.
Benson, Dugan Step in at KINK Portland
P1 Media Group co-founders Ken Benson & Max Dugan will now serve as co-content directors for Alpha Media’s KINK-FM in Portland. They replace Gene Sandbloom.
New Board Assembled at WOMR
Provincetown's public station WOMR (92.1 FM) has installed its new board of directors. Sheila House was elected board president, and Breon Dunigan vice-president. Tony Pierson will continue as the treasurer, and Fred Boak remains as the station's clerk.
Ken West Named Brand Manager of WERS
Emerson College's radio station WERS (88.9 FM) has named Ken West to the newly-created position of brand manager for the station, effective immediately. West, an Emerson College alumnus, started his three-decade career at WERS before moving to other stations.
KQMV Seattle Extends ‘Brooke & Jeffrey’ Contract
Hubbard's hit music station KQMV (92.5 FM, Movin 92.5) in Seattle will offer the Brooke & Jeffrey in the Morning show for at least four more years. The show airs in syndication on 50 different stations across the country and is distributed by Premiere Networks.
Jeff Ward Returns to Austin Radio
Jeff Ward is returning to radio with The Jeff Ward Show debuting on Waterloo Media's K274AX (102.7 FM, ESPN) in Austin. Ward's program will air weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the station, which is simulcast on KBPA HD-2 in the market.
Schwalb Named News Director at WBBM Chicago
Audacy has hired Craig Schwalb as Brand Manager and News Director for WBBM Newsradio in Chicago. Schwalb succeeds longtime station veteran Ron Gleason, who recently announced his retirement.
Ernie Anastos to Host New Show on WABC
Ernie Anastos is rejoining Red Apple Media's flagship New York station WABC (770 AM) with a new program called Positively Ernie with Ernie Anastos. The show will have Anastos focusing on a single topic every day, with a positive perspective on the stories that shape the world.
Stei Moves to PM Drive
Bob Stei makes the move from nights to afternoon drive on Rocker KBSZ-FM in Phoenix. Stei follows Bubba the Love Sponge’s morning show, and Poor Boy who handles middays. Station Owner Len Novin will swap shifts with Stei and take on evenings.
KVI Seattle Adds Todd Herman
Lotus Communications' Seattle talk station KVI (570 AM) has added conservative host Todd Herman to its line-up. Herman's show will run every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. He will also provide daily commentary segments for KVI.
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