Ragusa Does A U-Turn
Tammy Ragusa has returned to Premiere Networks as a writer and producer for the company’s Country radio prep team, having previously been at Premiere 2006-2012. She will be based Nashville.
Emily Ward Promoted In Chattanooga
Emily Ward is the new General Sales Manager for Entercom Chattanooga. Ward has gone from Account Executive to Local Sales Manager and now GSM in two years.
After Five Years Away, Eric Zane Is Ready To Return To Radio
Eric Zane, best known for his ongoing podcast and 11-year tenure with the syndicated Free Beer & Hot Wings show, is returning to radio for the first time since 2019. Zane will take mornings on Blarney Stone Broadcasting Q100 in Grayling, MI, starting March 18.
Helton Honored With Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award
Lon Helton, host of Country Countdown USA and publisher of Country Aircheck, was honored for his impact on country music with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award during an event held Wednesday, April 10, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Daniel Takes Afternoons In Charlotte
Jack Daniel has been named the new afternoon on-air personality on K 104.7 and 94.7 SMOKE (3-7 p.m.) in Charlotte. He will begin his new position on Monday, April 2. Daniel has been on the Charlotte airwaves since 1975.
Bloch Joins Yavapai KVNA-FM
Lenny Bloch has joined KVNA-FM in Flagstaff-Prescott, Arizon. He'll host middays. Bloch started in radio in 1975. He's worked at KFMG in Albuquerque, WRCN on Long Island, WDHA and WRAT in Dover, NJ, Sirius Satellite Radio, and WCBS-FM New York.
Big Promotion For Sieks
Christine Sieks, VP Townsquare Media New Hampshire, has been promoted to Regional VP of Sales for Townsquare’s Northeast Region.
Broadcast Team Set For KC Chiefs
Entering his 27th season, veteran broadcaster Mitch Holtus is heading up the 2020 broadcast team for the Kansas City Chiefs. 106.5 The Wolf (WDAF-FM) is the new flagship station of the 70 station network.
San Antonio Loses A Legend
MySA.com has the details of the death of Bruce Hathaway. The former Top 40 radio host died Friday from a heart attack at the age of 78. Hathaway was dealing with complications from back surgery and diabetes since June. (Picture courtesy MySA.com)
Report: Patrick McCarthy Joins WCBS Mets Coverage
The New York Mets have tapped Patrick McCarthy to host pre-game and post-game coverage on Audacy's WCBS (880 AM), according to a report. McCarthy will also call Mets games when main announcer Howie Rose is unavailable, The New York Post reported.
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