KNWN Adds Afternoon Co-Anchor
KNWN Newsradio 1000/97.7 FM has added veteran Seattle news anchor, Kim Shepard. She will join Rick Van Cise as a co-anchor weekday afternoons 3 – 7 p.m.
Seahawks Pro Bowler Hosts Show
'The KJ Wright Show' will debut as part of the 'Brock & Salk' mornings on KIRO-AM. The one-hour weekly program will air Wednesdays on Seattle Sports 710 AM.
SuiteRadio Adds Jim Jones
Jim Jones is the new Director of Affiliate Sales for SuiteRadio. Jones resume includes stop with Westwood One, CBS, ABC and NBC Radio.
New Cumulus VP Classic Rock
Cumulus Media has promoted James Kurdziel to Vice President of Classic Rock. Kurdziel will continue in his role as Program Director for Cumulus Minneapolis Classic Rock station KQRS-FM.
Detroit’s Specs Howard Dies at 96
The Detroit News was first to report that former DJ and broadcasting school owner Specs Howard passed away Saturday. He started in radio in 1954 at KYW which later became WKYC-AM in Cleveland. In 1970 he started what would become The Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield.
Badgers Tackle Joins ESPN Madison
ESPN Madison and Wisconsin Badgers’ Nose Tackle, Keeanu Benton, have agreed to a "Name, Image and Likeness" partnership. Benton will join the ESPN Madison team this fall, making weekly appearances during 'Rutledge and Hamilton', afternoons on the Good Karma Brands station.
New iHeart Midsouth Area President
Ronnie Bloodworth has been promoted to Area President of the iHeartMedia Midsouth Area. He will add oversight to his portfolio of stations and be responsible for all operations across the Birmingham, Gadsden, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa markets.
Clay Church Joins Alpha Media
Clay Church has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s Dayton and Canton, Ohio stations. Most recently he held the position of Director of Content/Operations Manager at Townsquare Media, Flint, Michigan.
New Morning Co-Host In Seattle
Gabe Mercer is joining KKWF-FM as morning show co-host. She will continue as midday host on the station and on sister station KMLE-FM in Phoenix.
Alaska Broadcasters Honors
The Alaska Broadcasters Association is adding four broadcasters to ABA Hall of Fame. The four will be honored during the ABA Goldie Awards virtual event in November.
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