Zoe Clark Expands Duties At Michigan Public With AGM Promotion
After 19 years with Michigan Public, Zoe Clark has been appointed Associate General Manager at the state’s largest public radio outlet. She takes on the duties in tandem with her current responsibilities as Political Director for the organization.
Urban One Welcomes Back Doug Abernethy As Regional VP
A familiar face is returning to Urban One. Doug Abernethy has rejoined the company as Regional Vice President, overseeing its Dallas and Houston radio stations. Abernethy rejoins Urban One after leaving Audacy in May, where he served as Regional VP based in Austin.
NAN Honors AURN CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey In NYC
A Wonder Media Company CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, leader of American Urban Radio Networks, received the President’s Award for her role in amplifying Black voices in media at the National Action Network’s 2025 Triumph Awards in New York City.
Megyn Kelly To Get Her Own SiriusXM Channel
"Linear television news is dead," declared Megyn Kelly, as SiriusXM is doubling down on its relationship with the journalist and political commentator, who will now be receiving her own full-time channel with new original programs and specials debuting on November 4.
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Nabs Ex-FCC Media Bureau Attorney
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth has added Ryan McClafferty as Associate Attorney, bringing federal regulatory and media expertise from his prior role in the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau under former Chief Al Shuldiner.
Women to Watch: Presleigh Bearden; Hot 94.9, Little Rock
(Charese Frugé) Presleigh Bearden is living proof that “talks too much in class” can turn into a thriving career. As an On-Air Personality and Social Media Manager with iHeartMedia, she’s heard on Hot 94.9 in Little Rock and Hot 101.9 in Fayetteville, AR.
MediaCo Brings Ex-SBS Exec Aboard for 2026 Political Strategy
MediaCo is positioning itself for a major political year, unveiling a 100-person team built to capture maximum revenue during the 2026 election cycle. To lead its expanded political operations, the multicultural broadcaster has appointed a VP of Strategic Business Affairs.
WayFM Promotes Obadiah Haybin to Afternoons After Bekah’s Exit
Obadiah Haybin is moving from nights to afternoons on WayFM as the Christian network's new afternoon host starting October 13. He steps into the daypart previously held by Bekah, who vacated the position in June after the death of her husband earlier this year.
Connoisseur Portland Places Handwerger at the Helm
Connoisseur Media is ushering in a new chapter of leadership in Portland, naming Mark Handwerger as Market Manager of the former Alpha Media cluster, effective October 16. Handwerger assumes the top spot after years as Director of Sales.
Urban One Makes Multi-Market Leader Moves In DC, Ohio, & More
Urban One’s Radio One division has named a new slate of operations and programming leaders across several major markets, part of what the Black-focused broadcaster calls a broader internal realignment across its local brands.
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