MediaCo Brings Ex-SBS Exec Aboard for 2026 Political Strategy
MediaCo is positioning itself for a major political year, unveiling a 100-person team built to capture maximum revenue during the 2026 election cycle. To lead its expanded political operations, the multicultural broadcaster has appointed a VP of Strategic Business Affairs.
WayFM Promotes Obadiah Haybin to Afternoons After Bekah’s Exit
Obadiah Haybin is moving from nights to afternoons on WayFM as the Christian network's new afternoon host starting October 13. He steps into the daypart previously held by Bekah, who vacated the position in June after the death of her husband earlier this year.
Connoisseur Portland Places Handwerger at the Helm
Connoisseur Media is ushering in a new chapter of leadership in Portland, naming Mark Handwerger as Market Manager of the former Alpha Media cluster, effective October 16. Handwerger assumes the top spot after years as Director of Sales.
Urban One Makes Multi-Market Leader Moves In DC, Ohio, & More
Urban One’s Radio One division has named a new slate of operations and programming leaders across several major markets, part of what the Black-focused broadcaster calls a broader internal realignment across its local brands.
“Big John” Hill Leads Vermont Broadcasters Hall of Fame ’25 Class
The Vermont Association of Broadcasters has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees and award winners, celebrating decades of service and community impact across the state’s airwaves. Honorees will be recognized at a ceremony on November 15 in Burlington.
Carletta Blake Saddles Up With Summit to Lead K95 In Richmond
SummitMedia has appointed Carletta Blake as Brand Manager and on-air personality for Country K95 (WKHK) in Richmond. Blake previously spent five years as Program Director and talent at iHeartMedia Cleveland’s 99.5 WGAR before parting ways in August 2024.
WJR Names Marie Osborne Director of Community Affairs & News
Cumulus Media Detroit announced the promotion of broadcast journalist Marie Osborne to Director of Community Affairs & News for News/Talk station News Talk 760 (WJR-AM). She previously worked as a Senior News Analyst for the station.
Former KRLA and KROQ Broadcaster Russ O’Hara Passes Away
Los Angeles radio personality Russ O'Hara has passed away. Born Russell Eugene Nealeigh, O'Hara did multiple stints at the original KRLA from 1969 to 1972, 1981 to 1982, and 1992 to 1993. News of his passing was shared on social media. No cause of death was reported.
Bari Weiss Named CBS News Editor-in-Chief
The Free Press founder, Bari Weiss, has been named Editor-in-Chief of CBS News by Paramount Skydance Corporation following its acquisition of the subscription media company, placing her in charge of the newsgathering direction of CBS News Radio.
Joel Clary Departs Salem Media for Senior Radio Role at KSE
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has appointed Joel Clary as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Denver-based KSE Radio Ventures. He joins KSE from Salem Media Group, where he spent the past two years as Regional Multimedia Sales Manager.
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