New PD For WJBR
Eric “EJ” Johnson has been named Program Director at WJBR-FM in Wilmington, Delaware. The radio vet moves from PD at, 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia.
Cain Says Goodbye to ESPN Audience
It's been reported for months that Will Cain would be leaving his regular ESPN gig to join Fox News. On Friday Cain said goodbye to his sports audience, noting on Twitter that Friday was his final day with ESPN after five years. All he mentions in the tweet is a new opportunity.
Arnie Ginsburg Dead at 93
Art Vuolo tells us the news came down on Friday from longtime friend John Garabedian, that Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg passed away at the age of 93. He died at the home of his life partner Carlos Alberto Vega in the Boston suburb of Framingham.
New Job For Chris Jones, iHM Atlanta
Chris Jones has been named SVP of Sales for the iHeartMedia Atlanta market. Jones, who has lived in Atlanta for 38 years, most recently served as the General Sales Manager for the cluster.
Report: Golic Odd Man Out
Andrew Marchand of The New York Post is reporting that long-time ESPN morning man Mike Golic's future is in doubt when the network shakes up that time-slot. It's been widely reported that Keyshan Johnson will be part of a new morning show
Despite COVID Uceker To Return For 50th
2020 will be the 50th season for Bob Uecker calling Milwaukee Brewers games on the radio. He started back in 1971. Uecker is at increased risk for COVID-19 because he's 86 with some health issues.
Damico Gets The Big Chair
Chuck Damico has been named PD at Beasley's 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. Damico has been working in Philadelphia radio since 1994 most recently as PD for 95.7 BEN-FM and APD at WMMR-FM. He also worked as the Promotions Director at WMMR.
Hochman Keeping His Talent in Miami
Marc Hochman has signed a new multi-year contract extension with Entercom Miami sports talker WAXY-AM. Hochman and Channing Crowder host the 2-6 afternoon drive show on WAXY. They are also simulcast on WQAM-AM from 3-6.
CPR Promotes Gentry To COO
Colorado Public Radio has elevated SVP, Finance & Administration, Jenny Gentry to Chief Operating Officer. Gentry has been with CPR for 36 years.
It’s Back To Radio For Joe
Joe Wowk is the new Market Manager in State College, PA for Seven Mountains. Wowk spent the last 7 years with Dealer World, an automotive ad agency in Lehighton PA, where he was VP of Broadcast Media Operations.
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