Kalil & Co.’s Hartman, NBCUniversal’s Staab Join NABLF Board
One is Executive Vice President of media brokerage firm Kalil & Co., the other is the Chairman of NBCUniversal Local. Both are now members of the National Association of Broadcasting Leadership Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Lisa Varner Rises to GM at Saga’s Ocala Cluster
Saga Communications has promoted Lisa Varner to VP/General Manager of its North Central Florida Media radio cluster, filling the role left by retiring GM Howard Tuuri. Tonya Asher joins the cluster from Gainesville’s Gray Media, where she was Director of Sales.
Baltimore’s WPOC Taps TV Anchor Candace Dold for Mornings
Maryland native Candace Dold will join iHeartMedia Baltimore’s 93.1 WPOC, co-hosting the weekday Michael J & Candace In The Morning, teaming up with 2026 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee Michael J, replacing Bethany Linderman, who left the show in December.
Ex-iHeart Salt Lake City Leader Takes Same Role at Cumulus
Salt Lake City radio has a familiar leader in a familiar home. Cumulus Media has appointed former iHeartMedia SLC Market President Joyce Wirthlin as VP and Market Manager for its own five-station portfolio in the market in what she calls a "significant full-circle moment."
LA’s Woody To Be Honored with MSBC’s ’26 Kidd Kraddick Award
Woody, host of the syndicated The Woody Show on iHeartMedia Los Angeles' ALT 98.7, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Kidd Kraddick Award at Talentmasters' 38th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp. The award will be presented August 5–7 in Cleveland.
NYC Organizer Fernando Mateo Gets Sunday Show on 77WABC
Former NYC mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo is joining Red Apple Media's 77WABC with a new Sunday night show. No Excuses features the United Bodegas of America Co-Founder and Spokesman in commentary aimed at the tri-state area's Hispanic population.
Former P&G Exec Bill Sontag Joins Beasley Media as HR VP
After guiding Beasley Media Group through a major HR platform transition as a consultant, Bill Sontag is staying on as Vice President of Human Resources. Sontag previously served at Procter & Gamble's human resources department for more than three decades.
Event Horizon: iHeart New York Names Festo VP of Experiences
Eighteen years after starting as a Promotions Assistant at 103.5 KTU (WKTU), Andrew Festo has been named Vice President of Events and Experiences for iHeartMedia New York, overseeing event strategy and execution across its NYC brands and select national events.
Former NRG Omaha Cluster Ushers in New Leadership
Usher Media Group is elevating three Omaha veterans as it builds out leadership at the cluster it recently acquired from NRG Media, including a new Assistant GM and a pair of Program Director promotions between Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ) and Power 106.9 (KOPW).
After 15 Years, Philly’s WRNB Welcomes Back Michael Shawn
Michael Shawn is heading back to where it all started. The comedian and radio personality is joining Urban One Philadelphia's 100.3 RnB (WRNB) for a weekend show beginning April 4, returning to the station where he built his broadcasting career.
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