Kudos To KOKE-FM
KOKE-FM in Austin won top honors at Monday night’s virtual 2020 Texas Regional Radio Awards. KOKE was named Radio Station of the Year and “Rita & Raines” (Rita Ballou and Eric Raines), were honored as on-air personality of the year. This is the second year in a row they've won.
Keiper Joins CBS News Radio
Award-winning journalist Jennifer Keiper is joining CBS News Radio as Midwest anchor and correspondent. She'll be based in Chicago and start working for the network November 9th.
Ace & TJ Do Weekends
The Ace & TJ Show is now offering a 3-hour weekend show for current Ace & TJ Show affiliates and stations looking to try out the program. The weekend show is delivered via Synchronicity so stations can add the programming at any time during the weekend.
Chiang Takes On Expanded Role With CMG
He's a fixture at the top of Radio Ink's Best Country PD list (11 appearances) and now Johnny Chiang will take over Country Format Leader for Cox Media Group with the departure of Jeff Garrison. Chiang will continue in his role as Director of Operations for CMG Houston.
DC Radio Vet Pens Novel
Erica Hilary, who has put time in at WASH 97.1, Z104 and MIX 107.3, in her 20 year broadcast journey, is out with a novel. Blindsided is a thriller set in the surroundings Hilary knows best.
Show Reunites Montreal Morning Team
Veteran Canadian radio personalities, Terry and Ted, who dominated Montreal morning radio for nearly 20 years, were back at it recently. The pair hooked up for Mornings Across America a weekly live, on-demand stream.
Boomer & Gio To Continue Simulcast on CBS
Entercom and CBS Sports have agreed to a multiyear extension to continue simulcasting WFAN morning show “Boomer & Gio” on CBS Sports Network.
Laven Takes on New Rule With iHeart
Michele Laven, President of Strategic Partnerships group with iHeart, is taking on a new role as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer. Laven joined the company 15 years ago.
Karolyi Joins Townsquare in New York
Townsquare's Albany, NY classic rocker WQBK-FM has hired veteran Classic Rock programmer Mike Karolyi as Brand Manager. Karolyi joins WQBK after a 25 year run at the legendary WCCC in Hartford and a stint running iRockRadio.com.
A Programming Promotion for Laura G
Laura G has been promoted to PD for Country radio station WSJR/NASH FM in Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Laura G currently hosts middays on Cumulus Wilkes Barre/Scranton’s Top 40 station, WBHT-FM and will hold onto that shift.
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