Robbins Back And Better Than Ever
Several years ago, shortly after signing a syndication deal, 59-year old Peoria radio host Scott Robbins had a massive heart attack. He needed 5 bypass surgeries and was stuck in a hospital for 5 months.
NYPR Names Interim CEO
Current New York Public Radio COO Depelsha McGruder will be named interim CEO once Laura Walker leaves NYPR at the end of the month, after 23 years as President and CEO.
Rubio A Real Catch For Dallas Stations
Spanish-language broadcasting company LBI Media has named Tomas Rubio the new PD for KNOR La Raza 93.7FM, KBOC Luna 98.3FM, and KZZA La Ranchera 106.7FM in Dallas.
Sherman Marches Into Louisiana
Marc Sherman has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart’s 14-stations-combined New Orleans and Baton Rouge markets.
Denver Hosts Praises GM On His Way Out
Alfred Williams is leaving Bonneville's Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan in Denver. Williams accepted a job with iHeart's KOA-AM/FM, which is also in Denver (he'll have to sit out a six month non-compete).
Country Mornings For Harmon
Country Radio Hall of Famer Steve Harmon is taking over mornings on Westwood One’s Mainstream Country format. Harmon has previously had stints at KPLX/Dallas, WXTU/Philadelphia, and KNIX/Phoenix.
Meet The New Mets Radio Man
The New York Post does a nice piece on how Wayne Randazzo worked his way up to the broadcast booth for The New York Mets. It all started out in Nashville for Randazzo, at The Opreyland Hotel.
Clark To Be Honored With Lowry Mays Award
Bill Clark — former President of Shamrock Broadcasting and Chairman of Chancellor Broadcasting — is to receive the 2019 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award.
Suzi Hanks Exits The Eagle In Houston
Hanks was part of The Dean and Rog Show on CMG's KGLK-FM for 17 years as co-host, news anchor, and producer. Hanks posted a farewell on her Facebook page which had nearly 300 comments from listeners as of Thursday night.
Taylor Joins Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura
After 12 years with Broadway Media's Salt Lake City cluster, Justin Taylor is now Ops Manager for Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura, CA, and Program Director of Country station 100.7 KHAY-FM.
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