DeDe Picks Up Five More Stations
The Compass Media Networks Morning Show adds affiliates in Austin (KBPA-FM), Killeen (KOOC-FM), Youngstown, OH. (WLOA-FM), Charleston, WV. (WRVZ) and Valdosta, GA. (WWRQ). The DeDe in The Morning show is closing in on 60 affiliates.
Two Promotions at PromoSuite
PromoSuite has promoted Andrew Smith into the newly created position of Director, Product Integrity and Michael Englebrecht has been promoted to Director of Client Services & Business Process Automation.
Oakes Stepping Away From Mic
WBUR Boston Morning Edition host Bob Oakes told listeners that Friday was his final day hosting, something he's done since 1992. Oakes is not retiring, he's returning to reporting, his first love. Rupa Shenoy takes over hosting duties. More HERE at WBUR.
Philly Radio Legend Has Street Named After Her
A ceremony was held in South Philly for WDAS host Patty Jackson. Jackson grew up on the 2300 block of Ellsworth Street and on Friday the city named that street after her. It's now called Patty Jackson Way. Jackson has been on the air in Philadelphia for nearly 4 decades. A video of the ceremony can be found HERE.
Minnesota Radio Exec Dale Weber Passes
Dale Weber was a long time radio executive and a Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame member. He managed stations for Saga, Nationwide, Storz and Park.
WBSU HoF Class Of 22′
The WBSU Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced its 2022 class. Six Alumni of SUNY Brockport, will be honored April 2, 2022.
KKRV Revamping Mornings
Homegrown with Brent + Nikki is coming to Country 104.7FM, Wenatchee, WA. Nikki Darling is being teamed with long-time host Brent Rhodes.
New ‘Morning Edition’ and ‘Up First’ Executive Producer
Following a national search Erika Aguilar has been named Executive Producer for Morning Edition and Up First. Aguilar begins November 8th and moves over from KQED, where she's the podcast director, overseeing podcast production teams, new show development and on demand strategy.
New Brand Manager For WPHT in Philly
Greg Stocker is the new Brand Manager of Talk Radio 1210 WPHT (WPHT-AM) Philadelphia. Along with producer duties, Stocker has been Assistant Brand Manager since 2019.
Karina Farias Joins Edison Research
Radio veteran Karina Farias has joined Edison Research as Project Coordinator. Most recently she was Program Director/Morning co-host at KUFX-FM in San Jose.
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