People in the News

Jeff Wade has been promoted to Director of Programming/News Director for WBAL NewsRadio and 1090/FM 101.5, Baltimore. Wade is replacing long-time WBAL-AM Programmer, Scott Masteller, who is transitioning to a part time role with the station.

Denise "Deni" Lang is the new Promotions and Marketing Director for the SummitMedia Richmond cluster. She presently serves as Brand Strategist for the five stations in the cluster.

Tony Robinson is the new Vice President of Corporate Communications at Urban One. Robinson has 30 years of experience in radio and public/government affairs.

There's a welfare money scandal taking place in Mississippi where several people have already plead guilty. Former Packer quarterback Brett Favre's name has been associated with the scandal.

Audacy Pittsburgh has promoted KiKi Brown to Assistant Brand Manager and Music Director of WAMO 107.3. She will retain her current duties of Afternoon Host and Public Affairs Producer of What’s Good In Your Hood?

Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation has promoted Courtnae Turko to Senior Vice President of the non-profit community broadcasting organization. She presently serves as VP of Human Resources & Organization Development for the parent organization of 90.5 WESA and 91.3 WYEP.

Salem Media Group has named Todd Schowalter as the political cartoonist for the group. His work appears on television and in newspapers, magazines, books, advertisements, and on greeting cards worldwide.

Max Media has announced the return of  Mike “Moose” Smith as Operations Manager for the Hampton Roads cluster. In 2018 Smith was VP/GM  of the Hampton Roads Carolina cluster. 

After 45 years in broadcasting, and 10 years as Missouri Broadcaster Association President, Mark Gordon informed the MBA Board of Directors that he will be retiring on June 30, 2023.