People in the News

Jeff Anderson hosted nights on KKLZ-FM in Las Vegas. He died Friday, October 9. The company says it was due to health-related complications. Anderson worked in the Las Vegas market for 25 years and was inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame in 2008.

Beasley Media Group announces Tradia McCoy has been named as the new Midday Personality at Foxy 99/WZFX-FM in Fayetteville. McCoy most recently hosted middays at WCDX-FM in Richmond.

Rich Herrera has been named PD and Afternoon Drive Host, for Wildcats Radio 1290/KCUB-AM, the flagship station of the University of Arizona. Herrera, was the station’s original PD and Afternoon Drive Host in 2001.

NPR's Noel King, co-host of Morning Edition and Up First, is being honored by the Radio Hall of Fame. She is the recipient of the "One to Watch" award.

Terrance McKnight, a host on WQXR, New York City’s classical music station, is taking a leave of abscene to write a book about race and classical music. From October 15 – November 12, McKnight has invited five of his friends and fellow New Yorkers to take the host’s chair and curate their own classical music playlists.

Mark Krieschen, General Manager of CMG Houston Radio, will retire from the company later this month. He's been with Cox since 2005.

Suzanne Rust has been added as one of the permanent hosts of The Moth Radio Hour. Currently she is the Senior Curatorial Producer of the show.

Colorado Springs based Way Media has given some new titles and new responsibilities to three team members. The company says the moves are designed to better serve their underwriters and business partners.

Black Information Network has added three media veterans to the network. The additions include an anchor/correspondent and two management positions.

Monday marked Bubba The Love Sponge's 10-year anniversary with WYBB in Charleston, SC. The rock station is owned by LM Communications of South Carolina.