Big Shoes To Fill For Mr. Rice
Also late Thursday, iHeartMedia announced that Jeremy Rice has been named Program Director for XL1067 (WXXL) and Magic 107.7 (WMGF) in Orlando. Rice replaces Brian Mack, who was promoted to iHeartMedia’s National Programming team.
It’s on to Chicago For Hastings
Hubbard Radio Chicago Market Manager Jeff England announced late Thursday that Keith Hastings will join 97.1FM The Drive, as Brand and Content Director. Hastings replaces Rob Cressman who retired earlier this month.
Ice Tea Returns to Cox
CMG has hired on-air veteran Lorenzo “Ice-Tea” Thomas as afternoon drive host for STAR 94.5 in Orlando. Thomas worked for CMG in Miami at JAMZ as afternoon host from 2003-2014. He's also worked in Norfolk, Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Lynn Montemayor Joins Beasley Detroit
Lynn Montemayor has been named as the General Sales Manager of Beasley Media Group Detroit-based radio properties. She most recently spent four years as a Partner & Chief Marketing Officer at a Motor City-based marketing agency.
New DOS For Cumulus Boise
Nancy Wirth is the new Director of Sales for Cumulus Boise’s six-station cluster. Wirth joins Cumulus from theDove, a regionally syndicated faith-based radio and television group in Medford, Oregon.
Salem Promotes Garthwaite
Jonathan Garthwaite has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Publisher, Townhall Media. Salem is the parent company of Townhall Media. Garthwaite has been with Townhall Media since its inception in 1995.
Former WBZ Host Dies
Former WBZ talk show host Bob Raleigh has died at the age of 87. Raleigh worked for WBZ-AM for 23 years, joining the station in 1975. He retired in 1999.
Roberts Moves to Townsquare
Townsquare Media Tri-Cities, WA has hired Dan Roberts as Brand Manager and Afternoon Drive host at KOLW-FM. A stand-up comic and podcast host, Dan most recently served as PM Drive personality and producer at KZZU FM/Morgan Murphy Media, Spokane.
New SM For Beasley Detroit
Tim Jorgenson has been named Integrated Sales Manager of Beasley Media Groups Motor City radio properties. He most recently served as the National Digital Automotive Specialist on behalf of BMG. Previously, he spent two years as an Account Executive at iHeart-Detroit.
New Host For The Current
Minnesota Public Radio "The Current" has hired Ayisha Jaffer as a new host. Jaffer joins the station as an evening host from WNXP in Nashville where she hosted middays and served as Assistant Program Director.
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