Radio Vet Paulus Crosses Over To Advertising
David Paulus has joined O’Brien Et al. Advertising (OEA), a full-service marketing communications firm in Virginia Beach, in a newly created position Director of Client Services. From 2010 to 2017 Paulus was VP & GM of Max Media in Virginia Beach.
Two Big Moves At BIG 95.5 In Chicago
The iHeart station has tapped some bright young talent to fill a couple of key positions. Brooke Taylor has been named Assistant Program Director and Trace Hamilton has been named night host at the Country station.
WBZ’s Gary LaPierre Dies
iHeartmedia's WBZ NewsRadio in Boston has reported that legendary morning news anchor Gary LaPierre died peacefully on Monday, surrounded by his family. LaPierre was recently diagnosed with leukemia. He was 76.
Report: Virk To Sue ESPN
ESPN anchor Adnan Virk, who was also a regular on ESPN Radio, is said to be pursuing legal action against the network after he was abruptly fired last Friday, and escorted out of the building.
Williams Promoted At Beasley
Jennifer Williams has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Digital Marketing at Beasley Media Group. Williams most recently served as Director of Interactive Marketing.
Robert Signs To Extend His 35 Years In Philly
WMMR-FM/Philadelphia midday personality Pierre Robert has signed a multi-year contract extension with Beasley Media Group. Robert joined the station in 1981.
Adams Ready To Rev Up Motor City Radio
Kim Adams is the new midday drive host for Entercom's 987 The Breeze (WDZH-FM) in Detroit. The TV veteran has been working as a meteorologist for WDIV-TV in Detroit. She's also held the same job at WXYZ-TV in Southfield, MI and WBNS-TV in Columbus.
Cheng Brings Classical Expertise To WQXR
New York City Classical Music station WQXR has announced that Jacqui Cheng will join as its first-ever Editor-in-Chief for Music. Most recently, Cheng served as Editor-in-Chief of Wirecutter.
Barrett Names Final Winners
The final categories of the 2018 Barrett Sports Media awards recognize the Top 20 Major and Mid-Market sports radio stations and the Top 5 Original Sports Podcasts.
A Pair Of Good Sports For South Jersey-Philly
The Mayes & Eytan Sports Talk radio show is set to debut in the midday time slot of noon to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on 97.3FM Sports, ESPN Radio.