People in the News

Colbert Media Group’s morning show Murphy, Sam and Jodi and Skyview Networks have announced a new partnership. Skyview becomes the new sales partner for the 5-hour show that already airs on over 60 stations. Colbert Media Group continues to syndicate the program. 

The memorial service for Michael Neff, who worked for Seven Mountains, will be held this Saturday. Neff died of COVID on December 31, 2020 at the age of 68. Neff's ashes are being spread from a historic railroad bridge that he loved near Wellsboro, PA.

Allison McGinley has been elected Chair of the Radio Television Digital News Association. Tim Scheld, News Director, WCBS-AM New York was elected Chair-Elect.

Premiere Networks is launching 'The Mark Moss Show', focusing on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies. The weekend show and iHeartRadio podcast will help audiences understand the technology, but also why it is important to business, politics and financial markets.

Russ Hauth, SVP National News and Public Affairs, is retiring after 34 years with Salem Media Group. Hauth has also directed Salem's Office of Government Relations.

Storm Roberts, will step away from the 98.5 KTK mic in Gainesville October 1. Roberts has been with WKTK-FM for 35 years.

The President of the Radio, TV & Podcasting Divisions of Streamline Publishing, Deborah Parenti, is picking up another honor from the Dayton Area Broadcasters. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Deborah at their next Hall of Fame event. She's already a member of the Dayton Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

On Monday, October 4th, a classic name, voice, and personality will debut on Fort Wayne’s Classic Rocker 963XKE. Jack Hammer returns to morning radio after an 11-year hiatus.

iHeartMedia has signed a new contract with Ryan Seacrest. The three-year contract extends through December 2025.

Jaime Jarrín, the Spanish-language radio voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that he's retiring after the 2022 season. It will be his 64th season with the Dodgers.