MPR Names New Board Chair, Trustees After First Public Search
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the election of eight new members to its Board of Trustees. The board also elected Libby Hlavka as its new chair. Hlavka, who joined the MPR Board of Trustees in 2017, succeeds Bryan Phillips, who will now serve as vice chair.
RadioAnalyzer Hires Scott Musgrave to Lead US, Canada Growth
RadioAnalyzer, a global real-time audience analytics platform for radio, has appointed industry veteran Scott Musgrave to its US and Canada team. Musgrave most recently served as Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at Coleman Insights.
WISN’s Jay Weber Announces New Chapter After 35 Years on Air
After a 35-year run with the station, iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN morning host Jay Weber will conclude his daily role on The Jay Weber Show later this month, while he transitions to a new audio chapter with the company.
Tom Hicks, Who Helped Launch iHeartMedia’s Radio Empire, Dies
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman whose investments helped engineer one of the most significant turning points in radio consolidation, died Saturday at age 79. He is also remembered for his well-known tenure as owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars.
Pillar Adds Jules Dygert as Senior Marketing Specialist in Denver
Jules Dygert is joining Christian broadcaster Pillar Media as Senior Marketing Specialist for its Denver stations. Dygert previously held a sales position with Salem Media Group, where she built partnerships with businesses, ministries, and nonprofits across radio and digital.
Heidi Raphael and Kathleen Kirby Join Media Institute Board
The Media Institute has elected Beasley Media Group Chief Communications Officer Heidi Raphael and Wiley Rein LLP Partner Kathleen Kirby to its Board of Trustees. Both bring decades of experience in broadcasting and public advocacy to the organization’s leadership.
Free Country Dropping Bobby Bones For Drew Walker In Chicago
Chicagoland’s Free Country 98.3/102.3 (WCCQ/WXLC) is bidding so long to Bobby Bones, with Connoisseur Media returning a live and local morning show to the outlet in early 2026. Drew Walker will lead the program and become full Program Director after serving as APD.
Jackson to Lead Baltimore Public Media Programming Strategy
Baltimore Public Media has appointed Maxie Jackson as Program Director for WYPR 88.1 FM, WTMD 89.7, and Your Public Studios. His career includes leadership roles at Washington, DC's WETA, New York Public Radio, and WCPN in Cleveland.
‘Woodward and Whit’ To Succeed McIntosh on Wichita’s KNSS
After more than five decades of mornings with Steve McIntosh, Audacy Wichita’s KNSS-AM is turning the page. On January 5, Woodward and Whit debuts, pairing Ted Woodward with John Whitmer for a new take on local news, talk, and community connection.
Jeremy Price Joins Cumulus to Lead Stockton–Modesto Market
Cumulus Media has appointed Jeremy Price as Vice President and Market Manager for its Stockton–Modesto, CA, cluster. Price joins Cumulus from Connoisseur Media in Bakersfield, following the cluster's sale, where he served as Market Manager for five years.
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