Howard Alumnus Plater Chosen To Lead WHUR
Sean Plater is the new General Manager of 96.3 WHUR-FM and the Howard University Radio Network. Plater is a Howard alumnus and has been interm GM since September 2018. Radio Ink named Plater to its “African American Leaders in Radio” list in 2018 and 2019.
Promotion For Hansen In Madison
Andrea Hansen has been moved up to Station Manager and Director of Sales for Entercom Madison, WI, overseeing sales for 105.5 Triple M (WMMM-FM), 94.9 WOLX (WOLX-FM), and MIX 105.1 (WMHX-FM).
Greensboro Gets Its Dose Of Ace & TJ
Morning program The Ace & TJ Show can now be heard on 100.3 KISS FM in Greensboro, NC. The show is co-hosted by Riggins, Sass, and Tech D Rob and is known for its funny, real, and community-focused rapport.
New Podcast Looks Like A Winner For Travis
FOX Sports Radio and multimedia personality Clay Travis have launched a new iHeartRadio Original Podcast, Wins & Losses with Clay Travis.
Brad LaRock Passes At Age 60
Radio programming and sales veteran Brad LaRock died suddenly last week in Texas. The longtime radio veteran spent many years as on-air talent and in sales and management.
Congrats Cousin Brucie
Legendary radio personality “Cousin” Bruce Morrow has been selected by our friends at TALKERS Magazine as the recipient of their 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Wolfson New DOS At Channel Q
Adam Wolfson has been named Director of Sales for Channel Q. He will oversee sales efforts for the LGBTQ+ Talk Radio Network. Wolfson has served as GSM for Entercom since 2014.
Homegrown Cortez Just Right For KSMG
Magic 105.3 (KSMG/Seguin-San Antonio) has brought in Tony Cortez for the 7 p.m.-midnight slot. He has more than 25 years’ broadcast experience. Cortez calls San Antonio home.
Tyler Returns To New England
And she'll be working at Townsquare’s 97.5 WOKQ Portsmouth/Manchester, NH, and 103.7 The Peak/WPKQ Portland, ME, in the newly created role of Assistant Brand Manager.
Nebraska Broadcasters Honored With Special Award
The Idea Bank presented the Russ Withers Award to the Association for the response of state radio broadcasters to the devastating floods that impacted much of the state in March.