Bill Hess Closing Out Decades of News/Talk Excellence in DC
Cumulus Media is bidding farewell to one of its most accomplished programming leaders. Bill Hess, Program Director of Washington, DC's NewsTalk 105.9 (WMAL) and former Vice President of News/Talk, will retire on December 31, concluding a 48-year radio career.
Paul Burt Appointed Chief Engineer at Guaranty Media
As the Baton Rouge-based broadcaster prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, Guaranty Media is bringing broadcast engineering expert Paul Burt out of retirement to serve as Chief Engineer and promoting Brittany Tully to Creative Manager.
WUSF Solidifies Leadership Transition With Leslie Laney as GM
Tampa’s WUSF Public Media has chosen Leslie Laney as its next General Manager. Laney succeeds JoAnn Urofsky, who announced her retirement in October after leading the University of South Florida-licensed public broadcaster for more than two decades.
Frederick’s Tom Whalen to Sign Off WFRE After 27 Years
Local Daily Media morning host Tom Whalen has announced his impending retirement from 99.9 Free Country (WFRE), effective in January. Whalen, who joined WFRE on March 8, 1999, has been a fixture in Frederick, MD, radio after settling in the city in 1992.
Rod Day Shifts From Waco TV to Alaska Radio Leadership
After three years in Texas television, Rod Day is returning to America's Last Frontier, this time to lead on the radio side. Connoisseur Media has named Day Market Manager for its Alaska properties, part of the group’s expansion following its merger with Alpha Media.
Civic Media Brings Chuck Sullivan Back To Wisconsin Radio
As Civic Media continues its expansion across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, the broadcaster has named former Audacy SVP/Market Manager for Milwaukee and Madison Chuck Sullivan as its Regional Market Manager, based in Eau Claire.
iHeart Milwaukee Updates WISN Lineup With Yount and Goch
iHeartMedia Milwaukee's NewsTalk 1130 WISN will have a new lineup for the new year. Starting January 2, Midday host Benjamin Yount will move to morning drive, with Jason Goch stepping into the midday slot. Goch will also provide newscasts for Yount's show.
Nicole Alvarez Finds An ‘Alt’ Home In LA Radio Return
Nicole Alvarez is returning to Los Angeles radio, this time on iHeartMedia’s Alt 98.7 (KYSR). The SoCal personality, who spent 23 years at Audacy's KROQ before departing in August, will fill in for hosts over the holidays and remain part of Alt’s on-air staff going forward.
Stugotz Moves To FOX Sports Radio; Isn’t Done With Le Batard Yet
Dan Le Batard Show co-host Jon “Stugotz” Weiner is making his return to live sports radio with iHeartMedia, signing a multi-year contract that will give him afternoons on the nationally syndicated FOX Sports Radio and his own podcast network starting in January.
Killick Captures Cumulus’ Space Coast Top Slot
The woman who has served as General Sales Manager for the Brevard County audio brands of Cumulus Media is now set to rocket the trio to new heights, as she's been named VP/Market Manager of the FMs targeting audiences along the Space Coast of Central Florida.
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