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.
Two Leadership Appointments At Benztown
Imaging company Benztown has appointed Scott “Justin Case” Mayton to the newly created position of Director, National Imaging. In addition, the company has promoted audio imaging professional Matt Anderson to Director, Custom Imaging.
Tracey Harvey Joins Sheridan
Sheridan Broadcasting has named Tracey Harvey Creative Director for the company's radio and digital divisions. Harvey will be responsible for developing Sheridan's new digital and video web presence and expanding Sheridan's social media content.
Former KGO Host Found Dead
ABC7 in San Francisco is reporting that former KGO overnight talker Ray Taliaferro has been found dead behind a stadium in Paducah Ky. Taliaferro was missing for three weeks. The FBI is assisting in the investigation of his death.
Levin Retiring From Entercom
Eugene Levin will step down as Entercom’s Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, effective December 31. He will continue to work for the company on a consulting basis.
Ramsey Adds Faith Division To Company
Researcher Mark Ramsey has announced a new division of his company, Mark Ramsey Media, built specifically to serve the needs of Christian broadcasters, both commercial and non-commercial.