New KBLA Sunday Show Begins May 22.
Tavis Smiley and Smiley Audio Media are launching A More Perfect Union, on KBLA in Los Angeles, hosted by journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey.
Tim Hartlage Back With Salem
Tim Hartlage is rejoining Salem's Nashville cluster as General Sales Manager. The former GM of Salem's Louisville stations left the company in 2015 to help with a Louisville church and ministry.
Dayton Country Adds Gina Ferraro
iHeartMedia Dayton’s New Country 103.9 has announced the addition of Gina Ferraro to middays. Ferraro began her career in Dayton after graduating from Wright State University and has also worked in Chicago and Cincinnati before returning to Dayton’s New Country 103.9.
More Brands For Lopez
iHeartMedia Tampa has announced that Jorge Lopez has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia’s Hispanic brands in Tampa and Jacksonville. Lopez adds the Tampa responsibilities after serving in the same capacity in Jacksonville, where he has been VP of Sales.
New Line-Up At The Blitz
101.5 The Blitz in SW Washington State debuts a new lineup May 16th. Marconi and Eddie Barella will headline with “Mood Killers” mornings and Porkchop will anchor afternoons.
Weatherly Returns To KROQ
Kevin Weatherly is back as Senior Vice President of Programming for KROQ-FM in Los Angeles. Weatherly will also serve as Format Vice President for Audacy’s portfolio of alternative stations across the country.
K-Hits Host Calling It Quits
After a 51-year radio career, Tim Tyler, Morning Host at Tucson's K-Hit 107.5 (KHYT-FM), is retiring. Tyler’s final show is scheduled for May 27th and a talent search is currently underway for a new host at the Cumulus station.
After 26 Years, DeMarco Retiring
DeMarco hosts afternoons on Townsquare's sports talker WVFN-AM in Lansing. The 62-year old tells The Lansing State Journal that he's done over 2,500 live sports talk shows and he's ready to hang it up and build a new house with his wife in Alabama.
Young Joins WYNC
WNYC Studios announced that Kenya Young has been appointed to the newly-created position of Senior VP of WNYC Studios, which is part of New York Public Radio. Young joins WNYC from NPR.
Liz Alesse Named Vice President of ABC Audio
Liz Alesse has been promoted to Vice President, ABC Audio. She most recently served as Director and Executive Producer of Podcast Programming.
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