WAMU Hires New Chief Content Officer
Tom Hudson is the new Chief Content Officer at WAMU-FM in Washington, DC. WAMU is a public station that carries NPR and local news and information. Hudson currently serves as the VP of News and Special Correspondent at WLRN in Southern Florida.
Jose del Valle Joins Deportes Radio 760
West Palm Beach radio station WEFL-AM is adding Jose del Valle to the lineup. The "Treasure Coast" native is a familiar voice and face on ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ and SportsCenter.
WBAL Adds New Sports Anchor
Valerie Preactor is the new Sports Anchor/Reporter for WBAL-AM/FM and WIYY-FM in Baltimore. She previously served as a Sideline Reporter for ESPN+, Production Assistant for NBC Sports Washington, and most recently as the Programming Assistant for WIYY.
Promotion At Marketron
Marketron has promoted Bo Bandy to Senior Vice President of Marketing. She joined the company in 2019 and was part of the successful launch of Marketron NXT and Marketron REV products.
From Host To Operations Manager
Cumulus Media has promoted Dave Daniels to Operations Manager, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura, California. Since 2016 he has been Morning Host for KHAY-FM, where he will continue in that role.
Don K Reed Passes
Former WCBS-FM PD Joe McCoy alerted the radio world this weekend that Don K. Reed had passed away. McCoy had known Reed since 1975 when they were both DJ's at WCBS-FM. Reed may have been most well known for his Sunday Night Doo Wop Shop. Art Vuolo put together a tribute video to Reed which you can watch HERE.
Escalera To Albuquerque
Former Emmis Communications Austin morning show and PD, Pedro Escalera has been hired by American General Media in Albuquerque to host the 7P to midnight shift at FUEGO 102.9.
Savannah In Connecticut
Savannah will join WKSS-FM Hartford as part of the "Courtney and KISS Morning Show". Savannah is no stranger to iHeartMedia Connecticut holding several positions, before starting her own social media management company.
New Show For The Game in Atlanta
Sports station WZGC-FM (The Game) in Atlanta is partnering Steak Shapiro and Sandra Golden for a new 9A to 11A show called "The Front Row," which will debut on August 4th.
Research Director Staff Changes
Research Director has made several staff changes. The changes follow the retirement of Kathryn Boxill as Quality Control Team Manager.
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