Sports Broadcaster Al Fagerli Passes
The Voice of Sports in Rock County Wisconsin, Al Fagerli, has passed. The WCLO/WJVL veteran of 36 years died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He retired in 2016.
Reach Media Adds Shari’ Nycole
Shari’ Nycole is the new co-host on the nationally syndicated, Willie Moore Jr. Show. She takes over for Krystal Lee who has moved on to WPZE at Radio One, Atlanta.
The Answer NYC Adjust Line-Up
Ben Shapiro is joining AM970 The Answer (WNYM) for afternoons. The move puts Kevin McCullough into a new evening show.
It’s Back To The 90’s For DJ Laz
iHeartMedia Miami announced today that DJ Laz will be the new weekday afternoon host on the new Totally 93.9 (all 90's). Laz hosted mornings in Miami on WPOW-FM for 22 years until 2012. He also hosted mornings on 97.3 in Miami from 2014-2019.
Cumulus Host Dies From COVID Complications
KQXY Beaumont afternoon host Tommy "Jammer" Muzzillo died Monday surrounded by his children and girlfriend. Muzzillo experienced complications after being diagnosed with COVID, including pneumonia in both lungs.
Programmer Tom Bigby Dead at 77.
With a focus on both NewsTalk and Sports Talk, some of the brands Tom Bigby helped build include KRLD and The Fan in Dallas as well as WPHT and WIP in Philadelphia. WIP rounded up several of Bigby's former colleagues, who spoke about his impact, in this piece HERE.
New Health & Science Editor WNYC
WNYC has named Nsikan Akpan as Health & Science Editor. He joins the NPR station from National Geographic.
KMBZ Anchor Ellen Schenk Retires
A familiar voice for Kansas City morning radio listeners has retired. Ellen Schenk said goodbye to KMBZ, Kansas City Morning Newslisteners January 4.
WLHT Connie Kellie Passes
Mix 95.7 (WLHT) Grand Rapids has died. The 20 year radio veteran passed away after a short battle with liver cancer.
RAB Announces Board Changes
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw is now the Vice Chair, Townsquare COO Erik Hellum takes over as Finance Chair and Cumulus EVP for Corporate Marketing and President of Westwood One Suzanne Grimes is added to the RAB Executive Committee.
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