Big Jim O’Brien Signs Motown Extension
Beasley Media Group has renewed a multiyear deal with WCSX-FM Morning Personality Big Jim O’Brien in Detroit. O'Brien has been with the station for 18 years, with the past six as morning host.
Maine Public Names New President/CEO
Rick Schneider is the Maine Public Network's new President/CEO. He takes over August 2. Schneider said he's thrilled "to join an organization that is so vital and beloved by residents across the state.”
New GM At WAMU
Erika Pulley-Hayes has been named the new general manager of WAMU Washington, D.C.’s, NPR news station. She moves to the American University station from Orlando where she led operations and resource allocation at WMFE and WMFV.
New Executive Director ASCAP Foundation
Nicole George-Middleton has been appointed as the Executive Director of the ASCAP Foundation. She will continue her work as the SVP of membership for the Foundation.
Komando Honored in Arizona
Syndicated tech radio host Kim Komando will be inducted into Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business Alumni of Fame for 2021. Komando graduated from ASU with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems in 1985.
NRG Promotes David Adams
Adams is promoted to Operations Manager for NRG in Omaha. Adams has been with NRG Omaha since November 2020 as PD for KQKQ-FM, KOPW-FM & KOOO-FM.
Jones Joins SimmitMedia
George Jones is the new Market Manager/President for SummitMedia in Greenville, South Carolina. Jones joins SummitMedia after a long career in Detroit with Beasley Media Group, Urban One and iHeart. He replaces Karolyn Mulvaney.
LeGrett to Run Sports For iHeart
Kevin LeGrett is leaving his position as President of iHeart's L.A. Region to take on the role of President of iHeartMedia Sports. iHeart sports includes the iHeartSports Network, the Fox Sports Network and the iHeartPodcast Network with 40 national and 100 local sports podcasts.
Radio Newcomer Takes Over L.A. For iHeart
With Kevin LeGrett taking on the role of Sports President, Alexis Ginas has been named President of the iHeartMedia Los Angeles Region. She'll report to LeGrett who is also the Division President of the iHeart Markets Group.
Graham Moves To San Francisco
Cumulus is moving Kevin Graham from Dallas to San Francisco to take over as PD at Bay Area Sports/Talk KNBR 104.5FM/680AM. He leaves the PD chair at WBAP-AM/KLIF-AM in Dallas. Graham replaces Jeremiah Crowe who recently resigned after a five-year run
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