People in the News

Leighton Broadcasting has honored Director of Engineering Tony Abfalter as Engineering MVP of 2020. The Minnesota based family/employee owned company recognized Abfalter for his exemplary work during the pandemic shutdown.

Skyview Networks COO Steve Jones will moderate a discussion with New York Times Business Editor Ellen Pollack tonight from 7-9PM at Adelphi University. The live streamed event is called Keeping Up With The Times. Jones is an Adelphi graduate.

Townsquare Media has hired Tom Kreutzian as Market President for its Faribault/Owatonna market. The 4-station cluster had been under Townsquare's Rochester, MN leadership structure since 2012. The two markets are about an hour apart.

John Spataro has been promoted to lead operations of the Illinois Radio Network. The network is a news, sports and information service created with radio in mind, to provide content to affiliates across the state. Spataro was the affiliate and Sales Manager​​ before being promoted.

Kristy Beebe has been named Market President for iHeartMedia Indianapolis replacing Brett Beshore. The Circle City market is made up of five stations comprised of Classic Rock, Alternative, Hip Hop and R&B, Sports and Business News.

Karen Dalessandro, afternoon drive host on 96.5 WKLH Milwaukee, is heading for warmer climes. She will be leaving at the end of March for 100.7 KSLX Phoenix.

The Ace & TJ Family has introduced a second syndication option. The new offering is branded Ace & TJ Anytime.

Sports journalist Buck Reising joins 104.5 The Zone/WGFX-FM. Reising takes over the midday slot on the Cumulus station.

Jingle creator and producer Jason Phelps and Benztown have worked out an agreement. Phelps will lead commercial audio production and voice talent for Benztown partner Yamanair Creative’s radio station clients.

Lyles Media president, Harry Lyles, has joined The National Black Radio Hall of Fame. Lyles is recognized as one of radio’s foremost expert in all forms of Hip Hop, R&B, Rhythmic and Gospel.