New York Public Radio Adds Three to Senior Leadership Team
New York Public Radio's next chapter is taking shape at the top. President and CEO Christy Tanner has appointed Ru Sharma as Chief People Officer, Emily Christner as Chief Growth and Engagement Officer, and Patti Cohen as SVP of Analytics, Insights, and Research.
Nueva Network Founder To Exit; Another Top Officer To Follow
Two months after hosting its fifth anniversary upfront, Nueva Network is losing the CEO and founder who built it. José Villafañe's last day will be June 30, with sources indicating at least one senior officer is set to follow him out, as are several advertising sales staff.
Jessi Whitten Returns To CPR Indie 102.3 To Take PD Chair
Colorado Public Radio has named Jessi Whitten Program Director of Indie 102.3 (KVOQ), bringing back a familiar voice to lead the station following a national search. Whitten previously served as Music Director for KVOQ, including its previous branding as OpenAir.
GetUp Crew’s Pebbles Exits Mornings at Boston’s Hot 96.9
After more than three decades as a morning drive fixture in Boston, Susan Semedo, known on-air as Pebbles, is stepping away from daily mornings at Beasley Media Group's Hip-Hop and R&B Hot 96.9 (WBQT) to focus full-time on her "Positively Pebbles" brand.
Barry McKay Named PD at Coastal Virginia’s 92.9 The Wave
Two promotions at Max Media of Coastal Virginia see Barry McKay move from midday at 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) to Program Director/Brand Manager and afternoon host at 92.9 The Wave (WTWV), while Jerry Hoyt steps into middays at The Eagle and adds APD duties.
A New Trust Puts Milwaukee’s Black Media in Community Hands
The Milwaukee Courier and 101.7 The Truth (WGKB) have partnered to form the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a community ownership structure ensuring that both historic Black media institutions remain independent and in service of Milwaukee’s Black community.
Taylor Takes Afternoons at Hampton Roads’ Fox
Dave Taylor, who has spent more than two decades with Saga Communications Hampton Roads, is moving from evenings to afternoons on 106.9 The Fox (WAFX). Taylor has held roles both on and off the air, including Promotions Director and Morning Show Producer.
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon to EVP, Strategy and Growth
DMR/Interactive has named Tony Bannon EVP of Strategy and Growth. Bannon joined DMR/Interactive in December 2019 as VP of Marketing Strategy, helping shape the company’s strategy during media consumption habits caused by the COVID pandemic.
Salem and Cumulus Shake on Larry O’Connor Syndication
Salem Media Group and Cumulus Media are collaborating to take Larry O'Connor's morning show national. O'Connor & Company, which airs on Cumulus's WMAL in Washington, DC, will expand to serve as Salem Media's flagship national morning program beginning May 4.
Chachi Loves Adam Taylor & ‘American Afterlife’ In New Podcasts
Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes. The latest installments feature APM Music President Adam Taylor and the creative team behind the fiction podcast American Afterlife.
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