McCarten Joins iHeart Albany
iHeartMedia's Top-40 station in Albany, New York, WRVE-FM has hired Randy McCarten to host mornings beginning Monday. McCarten has been a voice-over talent for years in the Albany area.
Hubbard Gives Mackey More Responsibility
Hubbard Radio has expanded the role of Phil Mackey with the company. He is now the “Brand and Digital Content Development Director” and will be helping Hubbard managers with strategies for creating new multi-channel content, built around the company's brands.
Another VP Title For Hanson
Cumulus Media has added another VP title to Troy Hanson in Chicago. As Vice President/Corporate Programming-Rock Formats, he now has oversight of the Classic Rock format for Cumulus.
Seattle Morning Man Charlie Brown Dies
Brown worked mornings for KJR-AM and KUBE-FM in Seattle. He died on May 11 from complications related to Parkinson’s disease at the age of 74.
Townsquare Promotes Dobbins
Sarah Dobbins is promoted from D.O.S for Townsquare in Portland, ME, to VP of Sales for Northern New England, which includes Portland & Augusta, ME and Portsmouth, NH.
Popular Jazz Voice Silenced
NPR station WCLK-FM in Atlanta announced that John “Jay” Edwards has died. Edwards was with WCLK for more than 20 years. He hosted, Jazz Tones, every Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m.
ABC Audio Promotes Franzen
Michelle Franzen is moving up to midday news anchor on ABC Audio. Franzen joins Cheri Preston, Daria Albinger and Rich Cantu in the ABC News Radio weekday anchor lineup.
KQRS Minneapolis Gets A New Captain
Cumulus has named James Kurdziel PD for Twin Cities Classic Rock station KQRS-FM. Kurdziel will continue as PD and midday host for Alternative Rocker WEDG-FM in Buffalo until a replacement is found. Kurdziel replaces Scott Jameson who left in January.
The Voice of Decatur Passes
Orv Graham is best known for his time at WSOY-AM, where he was on the air until 1983 before moving on to become Sales Manager and General Manager.
Topel Retires. Bellini Takes Over
On Wednesday evening Saga Communications announced that Milwaukee Radio Group General Manager Annmarie Topel is retiring and 31 year PD Bob Bellini has been promoted to GM.
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