Cumulus Promotes Three at W4 Country, Expands Middays
Cumulus Media has announced a trio of promotions at W4 Country 102.9 FM (WWWW) in Ann Arbor, including the promotion of morning co-host and station meteorologist Brian Welch to Program Director and a familiar voice taking afternoons.
More Raleigh Radio For Sammy Simpson With New PD Position
Curtis Media Group has appointed Sammy Simpson as Program Director of 96.1 WBBB, returning a familiar figure to Raleigh. Simpson brings more than two decades of experience in major markets like New York and Washington, DC.
‘Hunter, Jessica & Cush’ Launch on 92.5 Kickin’ Country
Saga Communications' Charleston Media Solutions is introducing a new morning show on 92.5 Kickin’ Country (WCKN), reuniting the former afternoon drive duo of Hunter and Cush and adding veteran morning host Jessica Chandler to form Hunter, Jessica & Cush.
Hispanic Radio Community Remembers Claudia Garcia Stone
Claudia Garcia Stone passed away on August 18 at her Texas home. Born June 24, 1962, in Houston, Claudia was the daughter of Claudio and Alicia Garcia. A proud Houstonian, she began her career in radio in 1981 at Tichenor Media System.
James Dobson, A Force On Religious Radio, Dies at 89
One of Christian radio's most prolific broadcasters has passed away. Focus on the Family founder and Salem Media Group syndicated host James Dobson will be remembered for the hundreds of millions he reached around the world and his influence on politics.
ESPN Chicago Adds Rich Eisen at Center of Updated Lineup
Good Karma Brands’ ESPN Chicago (WMVP-AM) will debut a revamped weekday schedule on September 2, highlighted by the addition of The Rich Eisen Show. The Emmy-nominated broadcaster brings his nationally acclaimed program to the station’s midday slot.
Ari Shapiro to Exit NPR’s All Things Considered; Sets Final Show
All Things Considered and Consider This co-host Ari Shapiro will step away from his hosting duties and daily coverage at NPR this fall after a decade in the role. The departure was announced in a note to staff by NPR Editor-in-Chief Edith Chapin.
Audacy’s 106.5 The Wolf Revamps Lineup in Kansas City
Audacy Kansas City’s 106.5 The Wolf (WDAF) will launch a revamped weekday lineup on September 9, highlighted by the debut of Jenny and Jagger in the Morning with Jenny Matthews, Jagger, and Matt Gapske.
MoJoe Makes SVP of Programming in Sin City
iHeartMedia Las Vegas has announced MoJoe Roberts as SVP of Programming for its cluster of four stations. With nearly 30 years of multi-format programming experience, Roberts joined iHeartMedia in 2020 as PD for 95.5 The Bull.
Georgene Rice To Retire From PNW Christian Radio
After almost four decades in Christian radio, Georgene Rice is retiring, ending her run on Salem Media Group's 93.9 KPDQ in Portland and 820 The Word (KGNW-AM) in Seattle. Her final broadcast of The Georgene Rice Show will air Friday, August 29.
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