WCCO Welcomes New Morning Host
Vineeta Sawkar, long-time Twin Cities news veteran, is joining 830 WCCO. “The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar” debuts January 3, 2022.
Host Dies at 50.
KMOJ in Minneapolis announced that Julian White, known on the air as Brother Jules has died at the age of 50. The cause of death was not disclosed. The station is planning a tribute for December 19th. A GoFundme has been set up to help the family with medical bills.
Lenny Gaines Brings Gospel to SMG
Inspirational gospel on-air personality Pastor Lenny Gaines has been added to Salem Music Network’s lineup of syndicated music hosts. Salem Music Network will produce Gaines’ five-hour show for daily syndication beginning January 31, 2022.
Dave & Mahoney Hit NM
Compass Media Networks' Dave & Mahoney has found a home on 94.5 The Pit (KTBL-FM) Albuquerque. The morning show is now heard in 18 markets.
Good Karma Promotes Prince
Stephanie Prince, Market Manager of ESPN West Palm, has been promoted to Vice President. She will continue leading ESPN West Palm’s content, marketing, and sales departments for ESPN 106.3 FM, Deportes Radio 760 AM, and the team’s ESPN digital assets.
Cuomo Out at SiriusXM
Two days after being fired from his $6-million a year CNN job, Chris Cuomo is losing his other media platform. On Monday, Cuomo announced on Twitter his exit from his SiriusXM radio show, which he has hosted for three years.
MPR Names New Content Director
Minnesota Public Radio has named Julian Green as Content Director for The Current’s Urban Alternative Project. Prior to joining The Current in June 2021, Green was Program Director at Radio K-KUOM, a student-run radio station at the University of Minnesota.
Otto Padron Honored By USCIS
Otto Padron, President/CEO Meruelo Media is being awarded an Outstanding Americans by Choice certificate. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is presenting the award.
New MM For ESPN Cleveland
Amy Crossman is the new Market Manager for ESPN Cleveland. She was previously the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Good Karma Brands station.
Murphy Taking over Valentine Slot
WZRR Birmingham talker Matt Murphy said on his show Friday that he'll be the permanent noon to 3PM replacement for the late Phil Valentine on WWTN in Nashville. Valentine died because of complications from COVID-19 earlier this year. Both stations are owned by Cumulus.
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