People in the News

Mark Manuel is the new PD at iHeartMedia's Q106.5 (Classic Rock) and 101.3 KISS FM, (Hit Music) in the Quad Cities. Manuel rises from APD at Q106.5 and web master for the entire Quad Cities market. He'll be responsible for developing content for all seven stations’ websites in the market and keep his on-air shift.

iHeartMedia Seattle’s 95.7 The Jet has launched “95.7 The Jet Mornings with Jodi & Bender.” Bender previously worked mornings on KISS FM in Seattle. Jodi has worked in Seattle for over 20 years and on 95.7 The Jet since 2011.

Beasley Media Group announced the passing of legendary WDHA-FM host Curtis Kay following a three and a half year battle with lung cancer. Kay was 64.

Colorado Public Radio and KRCC have announced Jeff Bieri is the new Station Manager. Bieri was promoted from Program Manager at the Colorado Springs based station.

Ron Hughley is joining Entercom Houston, teaming up with Clint Stoerner in the afternoon drive slot, weekdays from 2-6pm on SportsRadio 610. Hughley was most recently the midday host at Entercom's 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City.  

105.3 FM (KLNC-FM) has added Woody and Wilcox to the daily line-up. The syndicated show is based in Charlotte, NC.

Page Six is reporting that iHeartRadio's top syndicated personality is considering moving to the West Coast permanently. The reason, according to the paper, is that Seacrest feels healthier in L.A. Back in May the American Idol host had a health scare.

The Virginia Association of Broadcasters is welcoming Dave Paulus as Marketing Consultant. Paulus brings 35 years of broadcast and marketing expertise to the organization.

Big River Broadcasting President Jerry Phillips, made the announcement Thursday that Halley Phillips has been named Vice President of Big River Broadcasting, and VP of all of the Phillips family businesses.