People in the News

Townsquare has hired ReBecca Via as its new Market President in Amarillo where the company has five stations. Prior to joining Townsquare, Via was D.O.S. for NewsChannel 10 in Amarillo (KFDA). Via replaces Carolyn Carver.

Chicago’s Rock 95 FIVE has debuted a new lineup. iHeart is filling the station with hosts and on-air personalities from across the country.

Lurie takes over the Fort Myers/Naples market for Brad Beasley who's moving to the corporate office as Vice President of Operations. Beasley has 6 stations in Southwest Florida.

President Trump announced that he has appointed Salem Radio Network talk host Larry Elder as a member of the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.

Tricia “TJ” Jenkins has been named Assistant Brand and Content Director for KS95. Jenkins returns to the market where she worked at KMNB from 2012-2018.

97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) has added Jon Jansen as a morning show co-host. Jansen will join Mike Stone and Heather Parks as part of Stoney and Jansen, October 5.

Paul R. Beane, radio veteran of 60 years, will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in November. Throughout his career he has been a reporter, anchor, talk show host and News Director.

Finger Lakes Radio Group, based in Geneva, NY, has promoted Terry Owen to Market Manager/Chief Revenue Officer. Owen has been with the company since April 2019.

Tommy McFLY and Kelly Collis, displaced from morning radio in Washington D.C. by a change in ownership and format, have re-imagined The Tommy Show. The show and additional content are now part of a curated digital platform, Real.Fun.DC.

Bob Price (left) has been leading Townsquare's Wyoming stations since 1968. After a record run with the Casper stations, Bob is moving on from his role as Market President. He'll stay on as VP of Community Partnerships and National VP of Digital Tom McCarthy takes over as Market President.