Successor Pending as Martin Shifts to Full-Time Audacy SVP Role
Audacy has transitioned Michael Martin out of his role as Brand Manager of the Bay Area's Alice 97.3 (KLLC) as he zeroes in on his full-time national duties as the company’s Senior Vice President of Programming and Head of Music Initiatives.
Jerry Cesak, Half of San Diego’s Jeff & Jer Showgram, Dead at 74
Jerry Cesak, remembered by generations of San Diego listeners as half of the beloved Jeff & Jer Showgram, has died. Known early in his career as “Jerry St. James,” Cesak passed away on January 4. Cesak’s radio career began in his home state of Maryland.
KNCI Adds Joe Maumee and AJ Maguire to Station Lineup
Bonneville International Sacramento has named Joe Maumee as the newest co-host of mornings on New Country 105.1 (KNCI), joining Pat and Cody beginning January 12. The station also confirmed AJ Maguire will take over afternoon duties.
Aspen Public Radio Welcomes Sage Smiley as New ATC Host
Aspen Public Radio has announced Sage Smiley as its new host of All Things Considered following the June promotion of Halle Zander to News Director. Smiley most recently worked at KYUK Public Media in Bethel, AK, as newsroom manager and editor.
Steve Hicks, LMA Creator and Capstar Executive, Dead at 76
Steve Hicks, a transformative figure in modern radio and one of the architects behind the industry’s consolidation era, has died at 76. From Capstar Broadcasting Partners to early digital ventures, Hicks helped shape radio's late 20th-century evolution.
Former iHeart Research Chief Radha Subramanyam Dead at 55
Radha Subramanyam, who built iHeartMedia’s data and analytics division and went on to become one of television’s most respected research and audience measurement executives at CBS, has died at 55 following a battle with cancer.
Kathleen Kirby To Succeed Richard Wiley as Media Institute Chair
After more than three decades as Chair of The Media Institute’s Board of Trustees, Richard Wiley will step down at January's end. As his successor, the Board has selected media attorney Kathleen Kirby as Wiley assumes the title of Chairman Emeritus.
New Morning Team Set for Portland’s 98.7 The Bull
Connoisseur Media’s 98.7 The Bull (KUPL) has announced the launch of a new locally based morning show in Portland. The program premieres January 20 and features Jeff Ramsey, Jake Byron, and Mallory Santic as the on-air hosts.
Cat Thomas to Lead SonicTrek.ai’s Push Into AI Talent Expansion
Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai in the newly created role of Director of Marketing and AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. Thomas will support station format planning, marketing strategies, and AI talent recruitment initiatives.
iHeartMedia Miami Extends Paul Castronovo Morning Show
iHeartMedia Miami has announced a new multi-year agreement with morning host Paul Castronovo at Big 105.9 (WBGG). Castronovo has hosted morning shows for multiple South Florida stations before landing on Big 105.9 as his home for nearly 25 years.
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