Connoisseur Expands Roles for Oliveira and Boyd, Hires Bridges
After completing its acquisition of Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media has announced multiple leadership promotions and a programming hire across the company's heritage Connecticut and Long Island clusters, following the promotion of Keith Dakin to programming lead.
WCM Promotes Thomas, Hires Johnson for WHBY and WSCO
Woodward Community Media has named a new programming leader for its talk stations serving the Green Bay metro. Alex Thomas has been promoted to Brand Manager of News-formatted WHBY-AM and Sports/Talk 1570 The Score (WSCO-AM).
NYC Morning Host Pauses Radio Presence After Daughter’s Death
Shelli Sonstein, co-host of The Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show on iHeartMedia New York’s Q104.3 (WAXQ), has announced an indefinite leave of absence following the death of her 38-year-old daughter. Sonstein shared the news on Facebook late last week.
Cape Cod’s X Taps Jerry McKenna to Tune Its Future
Cape Cod’s X (WGTX) announced Jerry McKenna as its new Program Director. McKenna began his radio career at Kiss 108 in Boston, working as Music Research Director and Music Director. He later transitioned into the record industry and worked for Billboard Magazine.
Jorge Ramos Brings The Band To TelevisaUnivision’s TUDN Radio
After leaving ESPN Deportes Radio, sports journalist and presenter Jorge Ramos is joining TelevisaUnivision and bringing his signature Spanish-language soccer debate programs to its audio lineup. Jorge Ramos y Su Banda makes its move on Monday, September 8.
New Voices, Fan Favorites Headline FOX Sports Radio Weekends
FOX Sports Radio is reloading its weekend rotation with fresh voices, big-name analysts, and returning fan favorites for college and professional football coverage, expanding its national network lineup with new shows and live updates.
Saga Makes A Big Pick For ‘Big Ric’ In Columbus
Saga Communications’ CBus Media Group has hired Riccardo "Big Ric" DeRubeis as the new afternoon drive host on Qfm96 (WLVQ) in Columbus. DeRubeis has previously been on the air at WXNX in Fort Myers, FL, as well as Parkersburg and Morgantown, WV.
Colorado Broadcasters Association Names First Hall of Fame Class
The Colorado Broadcasters Association has revealed the inaugural class of the CBA Hall of Fame, a new honor recognizing individuals who have shaped and defined broadcasting in the Centennial State.
Audacy Brings ‘Kevin & Taylor’ Back to Atlanta Radio
A pair of voices very familiar to Atlanta have found a new radio home: Kevin Avery and Taylor Scott are taking mornings on Audacy’s Star 94.1 (WSTR) starting September 15. The duo is best known for their 25 years in AM Drive on what was once 104.7 The Fish.
Brother Wease Goes Off-Air In Rochester As Talk 95.1 Is No More
After more than four decades behind the microphone in Rochester, Alan "Brother Wease" Levin signed off for the final time on Thursday, as iHeartMedia flipped Talk 95.1 (WAIO) to Rock 95.1 at noon, leaving the Radio Hall of Famer without a home.
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