Turi Has a Podcast
She's was one of the first women to successfully host talk radio shows in Chicago, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Now, Turi Ryder has a podcast.
New Programming For Portland Station
KRSK-FM (105.1 The Buzz) in Portland is welcoming Liz Luda and Mike Vezzola as morning show co-hosts. The station is also adding Jamie Tanchyk as Assistant Program Director and afternoon drive host.
Meyers Joins “The Showgram”
Danny Meyers is joining Raleigh, NC, station WDCG-FM (G105) as co-host of its morning show The Showgram. Meyers makes the move to iHeart Raleigh from iHeart Norfolk, VA.
Cumulus Moves Roberts To Eugene
Brian Roberts is the new PD for Hot AC KEHK-FM in and Lite AC KSCR-AM/FM in Eugene, OR. Roberts moves to Eugene from Macon where he was PD and morning show host at WPEZ-FM, also an AC station.
Powell Promoted In Greensboro
Lisa Powell has been named VP and Market Manager for Entercom Greensboro, overseeing a cluster of six stations.
Spriggs Retires, Anderssen Steps Up
Longtime Cox Media Group Director of Branding and Programming, Pete Spriggs (pictured), is retiring. Senior Manager of Programming and Operations, Drew Anderssen, has been appointed to take his place.
Leighton Names Allgeier GM
Leighton Broadcasting has hired Jim Allgeier to be General Manager for Leighton Broadcasting, Winona, MN.
Estrella Hires León As EVP Of Programming
Spanish-language media company Estrella Media has appointed veteran Eddie León as Executive VP of Radio Programming. León will oversee programming at Estrella Media’s 17 radio stations and the Don Cheto Radio Network.
Former Longtime Akron Host Passes
Stan Piatt was a staple in Akron radio for 35 years as host of the WNIR morning show. Piatt’s career began in 1977 at WNIR, where he stayed until his retirement in 2013.
Nina Montgomery Honored
Montgomery, who is PD and on-air personality for Urban AC station KVMA Magic 102.9 in Shreveport, LA, was honored for her contributions to the city’s African-American community.
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