People in the News

Key Networks premiered The Jesse Kelly Show Monday. The three hour mid-morning show, originates from 950 KRPC in Houston. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, Key Networks is offering the program through April 30 for free. Stations can try out the program, contract and commitment free.

WCIC in Peoria has named Rick Smith their new PD and on-air weekday host. Rick has worked for WCIC and WBGL for more than 15 years as Lead Network Engineer. 

iHeartMedia announced today that Reggie Brown has been promoted to named PD for Milwaukee Hip Hop/R&B station WKKV-FM (V100.7). Brown also holds down afternoon drive.

Talkin' Pets, has been on the air for 30 years. Hosted by Jon Patch, the program airs live on Saturdays for from 5 PM to 8 PM. The weekly show features guests and callers discussing ways of making the planet a better place for animal friends.

Cox Media Group in Tulsa has named Frank Volpicella News Director for KOKI/FOX23. He most recently worked as GM for a monthly newspaper in Austin.

Bubba the Love Sponge is offering his morning show to radio stations free for one year. Bubba says, "I'm ole school, we don't even need a contract, you can cancel the show at any time. I assure you we will be very competitive in your market."

NRG Media announced today Mike Waters has joined NRG Media in the Cedar Rapids/Waterloo market as morning host for KOKZ-FM. Waters takes over in Cedar Rapids after working at Radio FM in Fargo.

Former WMRN, Marion, Ohio morning host Jeff Ruth has returned to the airwaves. The 40 year broadcast veteran is back on the air at WZMO, Marion Community Radio, hosting a talk and interview show that is currently focusing on the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Bob Layton, News Manager for Corus Radio Edmonton, celebrates an impressive 50 years in broadcasting on April 3. In his current role working with both FM stations and talk radio in Edmonton, Layton manages news programming for 630 CHED, Global News Radio 880 Edmonton, 92.5 The Chuck and CISN Country.

iHeartMedia has hired Bailey Coleman as the new VP of Programming for the company's 8-station cluster in New Orleans. Coleman takes over for Angela Watson-Charles, who was promoted to an EVP role at iHeart's new Community Division.