James Joins Blueberry Broadcasting
Brian 'The Guru' James is the new PD for WTOS in Augusta/Bangor, ME. James comes over from Townsquare Media's WBLM in Portland. James said joining Blueberry Broadcasting is a dream come true for him because he was born and raised in Augusta.
BFA Elects Two To BoD
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Patrick Butler and Hilton Howell, to its Board of Directors. Butler is President/CEO, America's Public Television Stations; Howell is President/CEO of Gray Television and Atlantic American Corporation.
Riddle Joins APR
American Public Media Group has hired Heather Riddle as Senior VP and Chief Development Officer. Riddle succeeds Randi Yoder, who retired this summer after 10 years at APMG.
Parrish Hired By SummitMedia
Rick Parrish is the new Market Manager for SummitMedia in Omaha, where he will lead KXSP, KQCH, KKCD, KSRZ, TNT, and KEZO. Parrish has 50 years radio experience including stints with Cumulus, Cherry Creek and Clear Channel. He replaces Kathy Higgins.
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.
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