People in the News

The Mentoring & Inspiring Women In Radio Group has named Ruth Presslaff as the new National Spokeswoman. Presslaff is the founder of Presslaff Interactive Revenue and leader of Second Street Media Enterprise Sales.

Stephens Media Group names Dan Manella GM for its Tri-Cities, Washington Market. Manella has held Sales Management and General Management positions in Spokane, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Honolulu. He was most recently with Cherry Creek Media.

Urban One in Atlanta has happily announced the return of Ryan Cameron to Majic 107.5/97.5. Cameron has been off the air for several months while recuperating from surgery. His first shift back will be Monday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm.

50-year broadcast vet Bill Richards is retiring as Product Manager of RCS's Test All Media division. CEO Philippe Generali said, “We thank Bill for his leadership and strategic contributions that position Test All Media for future success. Bill should be extremely proud of the mark he has left on our industry.”

MBC Radio’s FREQ 90.5 (CJMB-FM) in Canada has added “The Woody Show.” The addition of the morning show to FREQ 90.5’s lineup marks the first Canadian affiliate for the Premiere Networks-syndicated program through its partnership with Orbyt Media, Canada’s premier content syndication group.

Salem's AM 560 The Answer in Chicago announced on Monday that 5P-7P host Steve Cortes will be temporarily stepping away from his show to join President Trump’s re-election campaign in the role of Senior Advisor of Communications.

Entercom has promoted Danny Freisinger to Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento. Freisinger has spent his entire 13-year sports media career in Northern California. He'll continue in his role as Assistant Brand Manager for KGMZ-FM in San Francisco. 

He was once part of the popular Brooke and Jubal syndicated morning show until his sudden exit in April. Jubal has been hired by iHeartMedia in Seattle to work mornings on KBKS-FM.

Bubba The Love Spongecan now be heard on WCXI AM 1160 and WWCS AM 540. Birach Broadcasting owns the stations in the Detroit and Pittsburgh markets.

Johnette Cochran has been elevated to VP/GM of Adams Radio’s operation in Salisbury – Ocean City, MD. Cochran has been serving as Director of Sales for the market since December 2019.