Pittsburgh Broker Roger Rafson Joins Media Services Group
Media Services Group is expanding its brokerage leadership team with the addition of the Pittsburgh-based media broker Roger Rafson as a Managing Director. Rafson brings more than four decades of experience across radio sales, ownership, consulting, and brokerage.
Jay Stevens Joins Cortona Media as Partner at Relaunched WRNR
Recently relaunched Annapolis-area rocker WRNR (WYRE-AM) has announced a new partnership and lineup additions. Longtime programming executive and consultant Jay Stevens has joined Kirk Litton’s Cortona Media as a partner, replacing Steve Kingston.
Crista St. John Dubbed Director of Sales For Bonneville Seattle
Bonneville International has promoted Crista St. John to Director of Sales for its Seattle market. In her new position, St. John will oversee all sales operations for KIRO Newsradio (KIRO-FM), Seattle Sports 710 (KIRO-AM), Seattle Red (KTTH-AM), and MyNorthwest.com.
Emmis Brings Lizette Alicea Home to Lead La Exitosa Brand Efforts
La Exitosa 98.7 (WEPN/WLIB-AM), Emmis Corporation’s newly launched bilingual station in New York City, has named Lizette Alicea as Director of Brand Sponsorship. Alicea previously served as VP of Sales at iHeartMedia Philadelphia, where she helped launch Rumba 106.1.
Farrell Returns to South Florida as CMG Miami Market Manager
Cox Media Group Jacksonville Radio Market Manager Jimmy Farrell is heading south to lead the company's four-station Miami cluster. Farrell succeeds Ralph Renzi, who has led CMG Miami Radio since 2017 and is departing the company to pursue another opportunity.
Detroit’s Doug Podell Ending 50-Year Rock Radio Career
The Motor City's “Doc of Rock” is hanging up his headphones. Doug Podell is retiring from afternoons on iHeartMedia's 106.7 WLLZ Detroit's Wheels as of December 5, marking the end of a half-century of broadcasting around Detroit and the Midwest.
Audacy Rock Format VP Vince Richards Stepping Down
Vince Richards is leaving Audacy at the end of the month after eight years overseeing operations and music stations in Dallas, managing two Rock stations in Sacramento, and serving as the company's Rock Format Vice President for the past four years.
Rachel Evans to Guide NPR Donor Strategy Through Vital Chapter
At a pivotal moment for NPR and its donor network, the public radio organization has named Rachel Evans as its new Chief Development Officer, tasked with leading national fundraising strategy and strengthening engagement with major supporters.
‘Aimee + Shawn’ Splitting As Each Paired To New Vegas Homes
Days after announcing a frequency swap for KVGS and KCYE, Beasley Media Group is making lineup changes in Las Vegas. Beginning Monday, November 17, Aimee + Shawn is ending on KVGS, as the duo will be split between two separate stations in the cluster.
Jimmy Wright Exits Star 102.5 for New Radio Home In Des Moines
After nearly 35 years on Star 102.5 (KSTZ), familiar Central Iowa radio voice Jimmy Wright is switching stations at Saga Communications' Des Moines Media Group. He is moving to 93.3 KIOA as Content Director and Afternoon Host.
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