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.
Annie Zidarevich Promoted at Premiere Networks
iHeartMedia's Premiere Networks has promoted Annie Zidarevich to serve as the company's senior vice president of West Coast operations. She will optimize resources on the West Coast to best serve Premiere's roster of national shows and services.
WPXY to Launch New Morning Show in January
Audacy's pop station in Rochester WPXY (97.9 FM, 98 PXY) will launch a new morning show in January with some familiar talent. The show, PXY Mornings with Moose and Breezy, will pair Phil "Moose" Musumechi and Brianna "Breezy" Sloth.
CJBX Launches New Morning Show
Bell Media's London-based country music station CJBX (92.7 FM, Pure Country 93) has revealed a new morning show that will be hosted by Leeanne Whitehouse and T.J. O'Halloran. Pure Mornings with Leeanne and T.J. will start on December 12.
Travis Daily Hired by Cumulus for KUBL
Cumulus has hired Travis Daily to serve as its program director for Salt Lake City-area country station KUBL (93.3 FM, The Bull). Daily comes to Cumulus from Beasley Media Group's Tampa stations, where he worked as operations manager.
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