Howard Moves To Afternoons At WLS/Chicago
Thirty-year Chicago radio veteran John Howell will host a new late afternoon show on WLS-AM. The John Howell Show will air live on WLS-AM weekdays, 5–7 p.m. Howell has been filling the morning 6-9 a.m. time slot.
Ellen’s The Woman For The Job, Hands Down
Nationally syndicated radio personality Ellen K will become the first-ever TCL Chinese Theatre ambassador and permanent master of ceremonies for its famed celebrity handprint-footprint ceremonies.
Penate Feeling The Power In Miami
Jessie Penate (aka DJ JPS) has been appointed to the roles of night drive host and Music Director for Power 96 (WPOW-FM) in Miami.
“American Idol” Finalist Lands On-Air Role In Boston
Former American Idol finalist Ayla Brown has been named the new morning show co-host at Country 102.5 in Boston.
Shapiro Picks Up Big Apple Afternoons
The nationally syndicated Ben Shapiro Show will begin airing on 77 WABC Radio in NYC — weekdays 3-6 p.m. ET — beginning Monday, January 7, 2019. Shapiro replaces Michael Savage. Shapiro is cashing in big-time on his start as a podcaster.
Schneider Leaving The Mic After Half Century
After 51 years Paul Schneider has decided to call it a day. His final regular morning broadcast will be today on KBOI-AM in Boise. Schneider plans to produce weekly features and blog for the station,
Entercom Sports Host Arrested
Frank Garcia (left), half of the afternoon show of Garcia and Bailey on WFNZ-AM in Charlotte was arrested last weekend for the misdemeanor assault of a female, according to The Charlotte Observer. Entercom has taken him off the air for at least this week.
Hayes Moving Up In Alabama
Bluewater Broadcasting has promoted Emily Hayes, Creative Services Director, to Music Director of Alternative Rock 104.9 The Gump.
RAB Announces Board of Directors
The Radio Advertising Bureau has announced its 2019 Board of Directors Officers. Entercom Regional VP Susan Larkin (pictured here) will chair the board and Neuhoff COO will be the Vice Chair.
Thomas Aims To Boost Entercom’s St. Louis Cluster
Cat Thomas will be the new Operations Manager for Y98 (KYKY-FM), 102.5 KEZK (KEZK-FM), and NOW 96.3 (KNOU-FM) in St. Louis, effective January 1, 2019. Thomas joins Entercom from Cumulus Media.
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