WALK Long Island Gets New Morning Show
Long Island’s heritage AC station, WALK 97.5, has added The Anna and Raven Show to mornings. The duo have had the number-one rated show in Bridgeport, CT, on Connoisseur Media sister station WEZN (Star 99.9), for the last four years.
Big Al Signs Extension
iHeartMedia Denver’s KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM has signed a five-year extension with on-air personality Alfred Williams, known as “Big Al.”
Nielsen CFO Resigns
On Monday Nielsen announced that Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer David Anderson has resigned. A search for a successor is underway with the assistance of an external search firm.
“Crazy Radio Guy” Passes
Jenny Rose Gonzalez has informed Radio Ink that her dad, Billy Campbell, also known to many as the "crazy radio guy," has passed away. Campbell was 78. Jenny shared some thoughts with us about her dad that we thought we'd pass along to you.
Paige New Midday Host At WKYS
Jackie Paige is the new midday personality and Music Director of 93.9 WKYS-FM/Washington, DC, beginning January 6. Paige comes from Radio One’s WCDX-FM in Richmond, VA.
Scott Returns To ESPN New York
It's official. ESPN has announced that former New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott will return to 98.7FM ESPN New York Thursday, Jan. 2, teaming with Alan Hahn to host Bart & Hahn weekdays, 1-3 p.m. ET.
Egger Named Region President
Brenda Egger has been named Region President for iHeart’s Denver region. Egger has spent her entire media career in Colorado.
Byrdman Flies Again
Tim Byrd “The Byrdman” is returning to do a new morning show — Byrdman’s Get Up and Go Show! — for Florida’s True Oldies Channel 95.9fm in the Palm Beaches and 106.9fm on the Treasure Coast.
New Proft Show On SRN
The New Year will see Salem Radio Network syndicating the Dan Proft Show on the SRN platform in the 9 p.m. to midnight time slot. Proft will continue to co-host the morning show on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago, with Amy Jacobson.
RAB Elects 2020 Directors
The Radio Advertising Bureau held its biannual board of directors meeting in Atlanta, October 15-16. During the meeting, a new slate of incoming directors was approved.
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