Long-Time Broadcaster Norm Alpert Dies
Alpert passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 89. Back in 1971 Alpert stepped out of the media rep business at Eastman Radio and into radio station ownership with his acquisition of WHOM-FM in New Hampshire.
Tidwell Lands Senior Role With Cumulus Detroit
Lance Tidwell has been named Director of FM Programming for Cumulus Detroit, which includes Country station WDRQ (NASH FM 93.1) and Hot AC station WDVD (96.3 WDVD). He replaces Robbie Bridges.
Westwood One Says It’s Time For More Ty
Following the departure of Kelly Ford in October, Westwood One has announced it's launching a new national morning drive show giving Ty Bentli the headline.
Diaz Wins Mexican Broadcasting Honor
Oswaldo Diaz has been recognized at the 2018 National Voice Award ceremony in Mexico City, hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters of Mexico. The black-tie event honors the best Latino broadcasting voices from across Mexico.
Gebhart Heads West For Dual PD Role
Josh (JAY JAY) Gebhart is the new Program Director for Hot AC station KEHK-FM/Eugene, OR, (Star 102.3). He will also serve as PD for Oregon’s Willamette Valley Hits Radio station KSCR (1320 AM/98.1 FM).
Little Rock’s KHLR Gets Brooke & Jubal
Starting Monday, December 10, KHLR 106.7 The Ride in Little Rock, AK, will have a new show, Brooke and Jubal in the Morning. The show features radio hosts Brooke Fox and Jubal Flagg.
Mohn Stepping Down As NPR Boss
NPR President and CEO Jarl Mohn announced on Tuesday that he will be stepping down when his five-year contract expires on June 30, 2019. Mohr will be given the title of President Emeritus.
Chubb & SiMan Go National
Chubb Rock Afternoons with SiMan Baby, a daily show hosted by Hip Hop icon Chubb Rock and Atlanta radio legend SiMan Baby, is going into syndication. The Atlanta-based, four-hour PM-drive program will air live via XDS Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. ET.
Missouri’s Hansen Headed To Retirement
Rex Hansen, who guided Springfield, MO, stations Today’s KTTS 94.7, Power 96.5 KSPW, 106.7 The River KRVI, and News Talk 104.1 & 1260 KSGF to market leadership, has announced he plans to retire by the end of January 2019.
New Crew For WKQX Mornings
Chicago Alternative Rock station 101 WKQX has a new morning show — The KQX Morning Crew — will debut Monday, December 10. Co-hosts Brian Haddad, Ali Matta, and Justin Nettlebeck replace Brian Phillips.
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