WCCO Host Exits For Possible Run For Governor
Two days ago Audacy Market Manager Jeff Gonsales told his team that Cory Hepola was no longer with the station after three years hosting the 9AM-12P slot. The former KARE-TV news host is considering a third-party run for Minnesota Governor.
Urban One Promotes Clark
Laura Clark has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Political and Governmental Sales. Clark has been with Urban One for eight years.
Kelly McMann Promoted In Cleveland
Kelly McMann has been promoted to Assistant Brand Manager at Q104 (WQAL-FM) Cleveland. She will continue to host afternoon drive at the Hot AC station.
SuiteRadio Announces New Morning Show
The new show features Todd Newton with Maria Todd. The company also announced a new partnership with Key Networks.
iHeartMedia’s Ray Quinn Is Retiring
Ray Quinn, Area President iHeart Media, Alabama is retiring March 22. He's been with iHeart for 14 years and is a broadcast veteran of more than 50 years.
Birch Joins Beasley
Beasley Media Group has hired Gina Birch to host mornings on WJPT-FM in Fort Myers. Birch worked for WINK-FM in Fort Myers as a morning and midday personality from 1992 to 2013.
John O’Brien/WAQY Part Ways
John O'Brien, long-time co-host of the morning show on WAQY-FM in Springfield, Massachusetts, is no longer with the station. The 62-year-old said leaving was not his choice.
Music Execs Join SoundExchange Board
Jon Glass of Warner Music Group and Alasdair McMullan of Universal Music Group have joined the SoundExchange Board of Directors. The board is made up of 18 members that lend their expertise to the nonprofit music-tech organization.
Detroit Host Frank Beckmann Dies
Longtime WJR-AM Detroit host Frank Beckmann died Saturday night, according to The Detroit News. The 72-year old had vascular dementia and, last week, doctors had given him only days to live. Beckmann worked at WJR for 48 years until his retirement last March.
Tommy Returns to PM Drive in Kona
Pacific Media Group is continuing to bulk up its live, local programming with the addition of legendary local radio personality Tommy “Kahikina” Ching to KAPA-FM in Kona in the 3P-7P slot.
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