WMMX Kim Faris Ready To Retire
After 43 years behind the mic Kim Faris will retire July 16. Faris is a broadcast icon in Dayton OH, where she has most recently been the midday host on Mix 107.7.
DeAndre Debuts On Chicago Inspiration
'The DeAndre Patterson Show' has been added to iHeartMedia Chicago's Inspiration 1390 (WGRB). He will host the Music of Power & Praise afternoon slot.
Canadian Talker Gets New Host
Global News Radio 770 CHQR has hired well-known Calgary media personality Ted Henley host The Drive (weekdays 3 to 6 p.m.). Henley officially takes over as permanent host Monday.
Beharrell Takes Over Nights at Boston Rocker
Beasley Media Group has signed YEA Networks nationally-syndicated The Greg Beharrell Show to air weeknights (7pm-12 Midnight) on ROCK 92.9/WBOS-FM beginning July 5.
Charlotte Welcomes Donnie Simpson
Radio One's Donnie Simpson Weekend Show will launch in Charlotte on June 27. The two-Hour Urban Adult Contemporary show will air on WOSF 105.3 RNB.
Stuttering John Case Tossed
On Thursday a lawsuit former Howard Stern cast member John Melendez filed against SiriusXM was dismissed without prejudice, by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in Manhattan, which means it cannot be brought again.
Weber named D.O.S. for Hubbard Chicago
Hubbard Chicago has promoted veteran sales manager Mary Eileen Weber to Managing Director of Sales for the Chicago cluster. She'll now be responsible for revenue at WTMX, WDRV, WSHE and 2060 Digital.
WayFM Adds Vice President of Technology
Way Media has hired Steven Thompson as Vice President of Technology. Thompson was most recently VP of Technology for Hope Media Group and KSBJ/Houston. He's also worked for CNN in Atlanta and the USA Radio Network.
Hoss Named Voice of Saints
WWL-AM made the announcement Wednesday that Mike Hoss will be the new play-by-play voice for the New Orleans Saints Radio Network. Hoss will join Saints all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister in the broadcast booth.
Tong Joins NPR And WBUR
Scott Tong is the new co-host of NPR and WBUR’s Here & Now, the midday news program distributed on 477 NPR stations. Tong makes his on-air debut August 9th. He replaces senior editor Peter O’Dowd, who was filling. O'dowd will continue to work at Here & Now and continue to fill-in.
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