People in the News

Townsquare Media Victoria, TX has named Jim Kovacik Director of Content of the Company’s Victoria stations. He replaces Wes Adams who has moved to the same position at the company's Grand Junction, CO stations.

Jade Springart, Program Director at Beasley Detroit's WRIF-FM, is the recipient of the One to Watch award. The Museum of Broadcast Communications Radio Hall of Fame created the award in 2018 to honor Hall of Famer Art Laboe.

Rhett Butler has put together a "best of" show package for syndication. 'RetroRock Rewind' is a mix of classic rock and metal songs.

The Milwaukee Bucks have tapped Ben Brust to be the analyst for home games on WTMJ and statewide on Bucks Radio Network. Brush will join new play-by-play announcer Dave Koehn.

Katz Media Group has promoted Scott Porretti to President of Katz Digital Audio. Porretti will continue to oversee all Katz Digital Audio offerings, manage relationships with Katz partners, and be responsible to grow podcasting and programmatic digital audio on behalf of Katz' partners.

Tim Burt is the Founder of The Production Director Academy. He says, "Traditional broadcasting schools and universities usually focus on the technical side of producing commercials, and don’t focus enough on copywriting, voicing spots, and avoiding copyrighted material in ads."

Tony Coles, Black Information Network President, has joined the RAB Board of Directors. Coles also serves as Division President, iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group.

Melissa Harris-Perry has been named Host and Managing Editor of The Takeaway. The nationally-syndicated public radio news program airs on more than 300 stations nationwide.

Cumulus Kansas City stations and team won three KC Mix Awards. The awards are presented by Media Mix, a non-profit organization working to connect and support advertising in the KC area.

'Country Countdown USA' host Lon Helton has been named “Broadcast Personality of the Year” Award for a Weekly National Show by the Country Music Association. The award will be presented at the 55th Annual CMA Awards Show, November 10, in Nashville.