Hubbard’s Rob Cressman Retires
WDRV Chicago Program Director Rob Cressman has retired. He shares with Radio Ink that the "affects of the pandemic have had such an accelerated and rippling impact on our business that it has become increasingly difficult to find reward in creating and amplifying the art of sound."
New Houston Duo
Gow Media has launched a new show to its weekday lineup on ESPN 97.5 and 92.5 FM in Houston. Vanessa & Gallant, and will be hosted by Vanessa Richardson and Paul Gallant.
Beasley Signs Gentry Signs to Multiyear Renewal Deal
Tee Gentry has been with Beasley Media Group for 26 years and he'll be tacking on a few more. The VP of Brand Strategies and Regional Operations Manager for Augusta, Georgia and Fayetteville signs a new multiyear deal with the company.
Hicks to CMG Orlando
Jay Hicks is the new Assistant Program Director at Star 94.5 (WCFB-FM) in Orlando. He will also locally host and produce The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
Elder Gets Magazine Cover
The latest edition of Newsweek magazine is out, and Salem Radio Network talk show host Larry Elder has a spot on the cover. Elder is part of a story titled, The Rise of Black Conservatives: Will the GOP’s Bet Pay Off?
Kira Joins The Cat
Kira Smethers will co-host mornings on CAT Country 96 (WCTO-FM)) in Allentown, PA. She comes over to Cumulus from Lotus Broadcasting in Las Vegas.
Pete McMurray Joins WLS
The Pete McMurray Show debuts on WLS-AM 890 Saturday February 12. Longtime Chicago radio and television personality Pete McMurray will be joined by co-hosts, Chicago performer Lisa Kotara and veteran Chicago radio personality Rob Martier.
Mad Dog/Stephen A. Magic
SiriusXM host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo will join Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim on ESPN’s morning debate show, First Take, for two hours February 16. An appearance by Dog earlier this year caught the eye of programmers prompting plans for a weekly appearance.
New Brand Manager For WNCX
Dominic "Nard" Nardella is the new Brand Manager at 98.5 WNCX in Cleveland. Nardella will also serve as Midday Host on the Audacy station.
Mornings Suit Him Just Fine
Bryan Suits is back in the Pacific Northwest, joining the 'Conservative Commute,' mornings on AM 770 KTTH Seattle. Suits has been filling in at the station and will now get his own show, "The Bryan Suits Show".
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