Rixx To Beaumont
Cumulus has hired veteran Country programmer Steve Rixx as PD for KAYD-FM in Beaumont. Most recently, Rixx was Ops Manager and PD for Country station 101.7 KSAM-FM and Classic Hits station KHVL-FM in Huntsville, TX.
Devon Doers New VP Sales
Devon Doers has been named Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Minneapolis. Doers joins the iHeart team from Bozeman, Montana, where he was Director of Sales for Townsquare Media.
Salem Promotes David Bingham
Salem Media Group has promoted David Bingham to Vice President of Operations and Business Development at Salem Web Network. Bingham has been with Salem for ten years, first as Director of Mobile then Vice President of Mobile and Digital Acquisitions.
Dana Cortez Now Heard In Bakersfield
The Dana Cortez Show has landed on KBDS-FM in Bakersfield, California. The station is part of the Chavez Radio Group. The show is syndicated by Skyview Networks.
New Deal For Sileo
JAKIB Media Partners has extended the contract of Dan Sileo through 2024. Sileo hosts The National Football Show and the company says the new contract includes a much larger role for the Sports Talker across the JAKIB Media Network.
More Wisconsin For Rowe
Cumulus has added the Green Bay market to John Rowe's to-do list. Rowe has been managing the Cumulus Appleton/Oshkosh market for the last 8 years. Cumulus owns 5 stations in Green Bay and five in Appleton/Oshkosh. He replaces Chris Moreau, who left the company in January.
Czaban Signs Extension In Milwaukee
iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s 97.3 The Game (WRNW-FM) and morning show host Steve Czaban have reached a multi-year broadcast agreement extension. Czaban, a long-time host in Milwaukee, joined the station in 2019.
Fajardo Wins Major Award
This week Hawai‘i Public Radio GM José Fajardo was honored with the Public Radio Regional Organizations Award during a public media conference in Denver. Fajardo has been GM of the statewide nonprofit public radio organization since 2016.
Former Texas Host Gets Probation
We reported in March of 2021 that 48-year old Justin Frazell, who worked at Country station KFWR-FM in Fort Worth for 20 years, was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a teenager at his home during a New Years Eve party. He will not serve jail time.
New Manager in Tennessee For Cumulus
Cindy Rollison is the new Market Manager for Cumulus Tri-Cities, TN (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol). Rollison replaces Debbie Caso who retired after 43 years. Rollison starts her new job Monday, April 18, 2022.
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