Sonali Mehta Appointed Executive Director of NPR Music
Sonali Mehta has been named Executive Director of NPR Music, effective September 22. Mehta will oversee strategy for NPR Music, including collaboration with NPR’s network of music stations and growth of the enormously popular Tiny Desk franchise.
Original ‘Voice of the Titans’ To Be Added To Team Ring of Honor
Mike Keith, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Tennessee Titans, will be inducted into the NFL franchise’s Ring of Honor during this Sunday's game. Keith becomes the 19th member of the team’s Ring of Honor after spending 27 seasons in the booth.
Ex-NTIA Spectrum Director Joins Lerman Senter as Counsel
Lerman Senter PLLC announced Scott Blake Harris will join the telecommunications-centered law firm as Counsel. Harris has served as founder, managing partner, and partner at major law firms and telecom practices throughout his four-decade career.
Salisbury Stakes Programming Claim For Portland’s Bull
After guiding Portland's Live 95.5 (KBFF), Connoisseur Media is expanding Dylan Salisbury's programming duties to include 98.7 The Bull (KUPL). Salisbury previously served as Assistant Content Director for The Bull.
NPR Elects New Board Members for 2025
NPR has announced the results of its 2025 Board elections. Four Member Directors have been elected to new three-year terms, three Public Directors have been confirmed for three-year terms, and PRSS representatives have confirmed two new committee members.
iHeart Picks Doers To Get It Done In The MidNorth
iHeartMedia has appointed Devon "Dee" Doers as Area President for the MidNorth region, overseeing markets in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. He assumes the new role after a stint as Vice President of Sales for iHeart Minneapolis.
Kathy Romano Gets Fresh Philly Radio Start at Audacy’s B101
Audacy Philadelphia's B101 (WBEB) announced the debut of The Kathy Romano Show on September 23. The program will be co-hosted by Kathy Romano and Bobby Smith, with Laura Boss serving as executive producer. The show airs weekdays from 6:00 to 10:00 AM.
Connoisseur Unifies Connecticut and Long Island Sales Leadership
Connoisseur Media continues to restructure its heritage properties in Connecticut and Long Island after completing its acquisition of Alpha Media. The latest round of changes consolidates sales leadership, following changes and additions to programming.
Colorado Public Radio’s Morning Edition Voice Retires
Colorado Public Radio's Morning Edition host Mike Lamp has retired, ending a 44-year broadcast career in commercial and public radio and television. Starting in Country radio doing overnights in Flagstaff, he would move to KNAU before joining CPR in spring 2000.
‘Beyond the Beltway’ Creator Bruce DuMont Dead At 81
Bruce DuMont, known as the host of Beyond the Beltway and founder of Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications, has died. DuMont’s career spanned talk and investigative radio at WGN-AM, WLTD, and WBEZ, and award-winning television work.
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