Beasley Host in Augusta Passes
Chad Bennett worked for Beasley for 16 years, he was in radio for 23 years. He worked nights at HD 98.3 in Augusta and served as Production Director. The cause of death was not announced. More HERE on the station website.
Compass Media Promotes Alexander
Kareem Alexander, Director of Research for Compass Media Networks, has been promoted to Senior Director of Research. Alexander has been with the company since 2015, with previous experience with Dial Global and Westwood One.
Harris New SVP iHeart Sarasota
Frank Harris has been named Senior Vice President of Programming, iHeart Media Sarasota. He will oversee all five radio stations in the cluster and continue to host the morning show on Z105.
Two More Join WNYC
The WNYC Newsroom continues to grow. Ann Givens and Steve Smith are joining the New York Public Radio staff.
Laura Hardy Joins Big Joe
Mix 95.7 Grand Rapids, MI has added a co-host to the Big Joe Show. Townsquare Media has brought in Laura Hardy, known as "Regular Laura" at 1077 The Eagle in Louisville.
Cumulus Promotes Two
The promotions are both in Birmingham where Tasha Simone (left) becomes the PD for WUHT-FM and Valerie Vining is promoted to PD at WZRR-FM (Talk 99.5).
Running The Show in Hawaii
SummitMedia has promoted Patti Ponimoi to President of the company cluster in Hawaii. SummitMedia owns KRTR-FM, KINE-FM, KCCN-FM KPHW-FM KKNE-AM and KPRP AM. Ponimoi moves up from LSM a position she's held since 2019.
New Adams VP/GM Tallahassee
Nick Brino is the new Vice President/General Manager for the Adams Radio Group Tallahassee cluster. Brino comes to Florida from Maryland where he was Market Manager for Forever Media. Brino replaces Jason Lamp who is now pursuing station ownership opportunities.
WNYM Adds Aidala
Salem Media's AM 970 The Answer has added 'The Arthur Aidala Power Hour'. Aidala is the former Senior District Attorney in Kings County New York, and a frequent expert guest on radio and television.
Matt Holiday Moves To Austin
Matt Holiday been named Assistant Program Director for 96.7 KISS FM and 102.3 THE BEAT, in Austin, TX. Holiday joins iHeartMedia Austin from WPYO in Orlando, where he served as Afternoon On-Air Talent and Music Director.
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