Brian Taylor Joins Cat Country
Brian Taylor is taking over afternoons, for Colorado Springs’ CAT Country 95.1/KATC-FM. Taylor has been part of the Westwood One radio family since 2019.
Promotion For Yip in South Florida
iHeartMedia has promoted Tony Yip to Senior Vice President of Sales for Miami/Fort Lauderdale from Vice President of Sales. Yip has also worked for Cox Media Group and Beasley in Miami. Yip replaces Shari Gonzalez who was recently promoted to Market President.
WHUR-FM’s Sean Plater Adds Job
Sean Plater GM at 96.3 WHUR-FM, has been appointed GM for WHUT-TV. Plater has been GM at the Washington D.C. public radio station since 2019.
PCBC Promotes Mike Sauter
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation, has appointed Mike Sauter Vice President of Broadcasting. PCBC is the owner/operator of 91.3 WYEP-FM and 90.5 WESA-FM.
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.”
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