Star Brings Back Morning Favorites in Chicagoland Radio Overhaul
Suburban Chicago listeners are hearing some well-known voices this morning as Star 105.5 (WZSR) and Star 96.7 (WSSR) debut new lineups. Connoisseur Media Chicago is bringing back Joe and Tina, Eddie Volkman, and more in a renewed live and local push.
Nashville Predators Enshrine ‘Pete and Crispy’ in Golden Hall
The Nashville Predators celebrated the broadcast duo who helped introduce NHL hockey to Music City, inducting Pete Weber and Terry Crisp into the Preds Golden Hall on Saturday. Weber and Crisp have been the voices of the franchise since its inaugural 1998 season.
Andrea Burtscher To Oversee Audacy’s Nashville Operations
Even without stations in the market, Audacy has appointed Andrea Burtscher as Operations Manager for its Nashville studios and production facilities, a move the company says is driven by the continued growth of the nationally syndicated Katie & Company show.
Connoisseur Media Picks Todd Violette For Palm Springs OM
Connoisseur Media has appointed Todd Violette as Operations Manager for its eight-station Palm Springs cluster, succeeding Dax Davis, who was recently promoted to Director of Sales for Connoisseur Media San Antonio. Violette will also program 98.5 The Bull (KDES).
Ross Kaminsky Moves to Mile High Mornings for KOA
iHeartMedia Denver's KOA 850 AM is shuffling the deck on November 10, pairing familiar voices with fresh time slots. The revamped lineup moves Ross Kaminsky from his midday perch to join Jeana Gondek for an expanded morning show.
Urban One Raleigh GM Gary Weiss To Retire; Galvin To Step In
Gary Weiss, who has led Urban One's Raleigh market since August 2000, will step down at the end of the year. With Weiss’s impending retirement, the broadcaster has appointed Vice President of National Sales Mitch Galvin as cluster General Manager, effective November 1.
iHeart San Francisco Adds Fintech Leader as SVP of Sales
iHeartMedia San Francisco has made a decidedly digital choice to lead sales and client growth for its seven-station Bay Area group. AdTech executive Annalee Gould is joining the cluster as Senior VP of Sales, bringing her background in fintech, crypto, and AI.
Chicago Radio Anchor Steve Bertrand To Retire After 40 Years
After celebrating his 40th anniversary with the station in June, Steve Bertrand will retire from Nexstar Media Group Chicago’s WGN Radio on November 13. Bertrand began at WGN Radio as an intern and was hired full-time in 1985. He has anchored news since 1992.
One Putt Broadcasting Welcomes Back Ryan Oldfield to KFRR
One Putt Broadcasting has announced the return of Ryan “Rash” Oldfield to New Rock 104.1 (KFRR) in Fresno, bringing him back to the frequency that built his radio career. For nearly two decades, Oldfield hosted Road Show on what was then Alt Rock 104.1.
Philadelphia Rock Radio Great Pierre Robert Found Dead At 70
Philadelphia radio has lost one of its most enduring local voices. WMMR midday host Pierre Robert was found dead at his home on Wednesday. Robert joined WMMR in 1981 and became synonymous with the city’s rock identity for more than four decades.
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