A New Voice For Fresno
Newstalk 580, 105.9 KMJ has hired Christopher Gabriel as the new host of Fresno’s Morning News. Beginning Monday, Gabriel joins anchor Matt Otstot to bring the San Joaquin Valley breaking news coverage from 6-9am PT. He'll also host a weekend talk show.
Legend Tommy Shannon Passes
Top 40 DJ Tommy Shannon, who ruled the 50K airwaves of WKBW in Buffalo, has died. The Buffalo native died May 26 of pancreatic cancer. Art Vuolo has a video tribute of Shannon who was 82 when he passed.
Morning Edition Adds Fourth Host
A. Martinez will be the newest voice on NPR. He will join one of the networks signature shows, Morning Edition. Martinez, co-host of Southern California Public Radio KPCC's Take Two since 2012, joins co-hosts Steve Inskeep, Noel King and Rachel Martin.
National For WSB’s Erick Erickson
Erick Erickson, afternoon host on Atlanta's WSB will be taking his show national June 1. He is teaming up with Cox Media Group for the jump. Erickson has been self-syndicated across Georgia.
Townsquare Changes in New Jersey
In Monmouth-Ocean Townsquare has made a new hire and promoted two. Rich De Sisto (pictured) is the new Brand Manager for WCHR-FM. He'll also host the PM Drive shift. De Sisto’s recent stops include WMGK and WBEN in Philadelphia, and WJBR in Wilmington.
Lepine Ending Long Radio Run
After nearly three decades of hosting FamilyLife Today, FamilyLife’s nationally syndicated radio program, this is Bob Lepine’s final week hosting the program. Lepine joined FamilyLife in 1992 after working in local radio for 14 years.
New iHeart Minneapolis MP
Greg Alexander has been named Market President for iHeart Media Minneapolis. He moves up from Senior Vice President of sales.
Rockin Ron Dead at 60
After several strokes, the Wichita Falls, TX host passed away this week. Ron Culver worked for both country music station 99.9 FM KLUR and later at 94.9 FM The Outlaw. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help his wife pay medical bills.
Big City Audacy Management Changes
Audacy has made some market leadership changes in San Francisco. Stacey Kauffman will assume the role of Regional Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Northern California, Kieran Geffert has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Sacramento and San Francisco.
Rothfuss Movin Up
Peter Rothfuss is the new Senior Vice President and Market Manager for Audacy's Gainesville/Ocala market. Rothfuss previously served as the market’s General Sales Manager since 2016.
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