Byrdman Flies Again
Tim Byrd “The Byrdman” is returning to do a new morning show — Byrdman’s Get Up and Go Show! — for Florida’s True Oldies Channel 95.9fm in the Palm Beaches and 106.9fm on the Treasure Coast.
New Proft Show On SRN
The New Year will see Salem Radio Network syndicating the Dan Proft Show on the SRN platform in the 9 p.m. to midnight time slot. Proft will continue to co-host the morning show on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago, with Amy Jacobson.
RAB Elects 2020 Directors
The Radio Advertising Bureau held its biannual board of directors meeting in Atlanta, October 15-16. During the meeting, a new slate of incoming directors was approved.
WGN Hires One, Promotes Another
Local newsman Bob Sirott has been hired as WGN/Chicago’s morning drive host and Mary Sandberg Boyle has been promoted to General Manager.
Entercom Names Savoy-Smith SVP In DC
Ivy Savoy-Smith has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Entercom Washington, DC. Savoy-Smith replaces Phil Zachary who was bumped up to the Entercom corporate office.
Vicevich Calls It A Day
Jim Vicevich will be retiring from WTIC-AM in Hartford after 15 years on the air. The station broadcast a special farewell show in his honor on Thursday. Will Marotti will succeed Vicevich as the host of Sound Off Connecticut.
Linck New Brand Man For St. Louis Stations
Marty Linck is the new Brand Content Director of Hubbard St. Louis' WARH-FM and KSHE-FM. Linck will be finishing his duties as Brand Director for the JACK-fm radio network at the end of the year.
Maer Receives Lifetime Award
CBS’ Peter Maer has received a lifetime achievement award from the St. Louis Press Club. Maer has been a voice for national news for more than a quarter century. He retired from CBS News in 2015.
Syrupy Goodbye For Dave Rios
KONO 101.1 morning radio legend Dave Rios will mark his retirement Friday, December 20, with a live broadcast and a pancake breakfast. Rios will host his final show at a San Antonio restaurant raising money for a local charity.
Afternoon Drive Team Will Get Fresno Home
105.9 KMJ in Fresno has enlisted “Skip” Echeverria to team up with Philip Teresi for afternoon drive.
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