People in the News

iHeartMedia Rochester and Syracuse announced that Dominic “Zakk” Zaccagnini has been named PD for NewsRadio WHAM 1180, Radio 95.1 and 570 WSYR. He'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day programming for NewsRadio WHAM AM/FM and WSYR-AM.

Meruelo Media in Los Angeles has announced Carlos Branco as its new Assistant Program Director for KLLI-FM. This marks the return to L.A. for Branco, who leaves Univision after 15 years, most recently overseeing the content for 5 of its AC stations and a network afternoon drive show.

Gow Media and Bleav Podcast Network are launching Bleav Hour. Bleav has more than 150 professional athletes hosting a variety of programs on a wide range of topics.

iHeartMedia and morning host Sean Valentine have signed a multi-year deal. The contract extension is with iHeart Los Angeles's 104.3 MYFM (KBIG).

KSHE-95 is adding AD Rowntree as a Morning Drive co-host. Rowntree will join 45-year station veteran John Ulett starting April 4.

Justin Franiak has been named as the new Cohost of Deanna and Justin In The Morning on Mix 99.5 (WJBR) Wilmington, Delaware. Franiak previously worked at New Country 9.37 The Bull /KBBL-FM in Santa Rosa.

104.1 KRBE in Houston has launched a new on-air lineup. The Cumulus Media station has also added a new music director. Roula and Ryan Show continues during Morning Drive with cast member Sam Given moving into an early midday role to host from 10am-Noon.

Nevada Public Radio has hired Mark Vogelzang as its new President and CEO. Vogelzang recently served as Interim General Manager and CEO of Blue Ridge Public Radio based in Asheville, and had a decade-long tenure as President and CEO of the state-wide Maine Public TV & Radio, the PBS and NPR member network.

Kara Stockton died in her sleep last Thursday, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She worked at news/talk station 106.7 with Shannon Burke from 2016 to 2019.

El Patron 96.7 (WBZW-FM) iHeartMedia Atlanta has debuted “The B.M.F Morning Show.” El Bueno, La Mala Y El Feo is syndicated by Univision Radio and features three co-hosts.