Armen Williams to Lead Westwood One’s 24/7 Sports Network
Cumulus Media has named Armen Williams Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming. Williams will lead the development and production of the network’s new around-the-clock sports content, officially joining the team on November 3.
WUSF General Manager JoAnn Urofsky Plans January Retirement
JoAnn Urofsky, General Manager of University of South Florida NPR affiliate WUSF, has announced her retirement after 33 years with the Tampa-based public media organization, closing a 45-year career in radio and public broadcasting.
WBUR Names Indira Lakshmanan Co-Host of NPR’s ‘Here & Now’
Boston-based NPR affiliate WBUR has made three new appointments at Here & Now, the live midday news program airing on 500 NPR member stations nationwide. As part of the change, Indira Lakshmanan will join Scott Tong and Robin Young as co-host.
Costa Media’s Qué Onnda Introduces New DC Morning Drive Team
José Villafañe's Costa Media continues to renew its Washington, DC, roster, with the launch of En LaMorning, a new AM drive program hosted by Carmen “La Picosa” Fitzgerald, Maria José Rivera, and David (El David) Bermúdez, on Qué Onnda 87.7 (WDCN-LD).
Bonneville Sacramento Secures Seattle DOS To Lead Market
After a half-decade driving sales success in Seattle, Jim Richmond is heading south to lead Bonneville International’s Sacramento market. The company has tapped the seasoned sales executive as Senior Vice President and Market Manager for the four-station cluster.
Quu Appoints Joe Marshall to VP of Technical Success
As the radio dashboard evolves, so does Quu. The company has elevated Joe Marshall to Vice President of Technical Success, tasking him with leading the next phase of Visual Radio innovation across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
Dayanara Torres Markes Her Radio Debut With Enrique Santos
Former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres will join as a new co-host of iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated Enrique Santos Morning Show. Torres joins the program alongside Santos, DJ Xtreme, Harold Valenzuela, Julio El Producer, and Gaby Jordan.
SonicTrek.ai Taps Amanda Hensel to Lead MyCountry.fm Content
Former Taste of Country Editor-in-Chief Amanda Hensel has joined SonicTrek.ai as Content Coordinator and Director of Social Media for MyCountry.fm. Hensel will oversee localized content strategy for the AI-driven audio syndicator's Country format platform.
NPR Foundation Floats Buoymaster As Trustees Board Chair
John Buoymaster has been elected Chairperson of the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning a three-year term on November 1. The longtime Trustee and philanthropic advisor succeeds John McGinn, who served two consecutive terms leading the Foundation.
Griffin Media’s Bruce Law Says Goodbye to Radio, Again
Following "an unsuccessful first attempt at ‘semi-retirement,’" Griffin Media Director of Radio Operations Bruce Law has signed off for good after more than four decades in broadcasting. Law announced his plans in a LinkedIn post last week.
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