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.
WGN Hires One, Promotes Another
Local newsman Bob Sirott has been hired as WGN/Chicago’s morning drive host and Mary Sandberg Boyle has been promoted to General Manager.
Entercom Names Savoy-Smith SVP In DC
Ivy Savoy-Smith has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Entercom Washington, DC. Savoy-Smith replaces Phil Zachary who was bumped up to the Entercom corporate office.
Vicevich Calls It A Day
Jim Vicevich will be retiring from WTIC-AM in Hartford after 15 years on the air. The station broadcast a special farewell show in his honor on Thursday. Will Marotti will succeed Vicevich as the host of Sound Off Connecticut.
Linck New Brand Man For St. Louis Stations
Marty Linck is the new Brand Content Director of Hubbard St. Louis' WARH-FM and KSHE-FM. Linck will be finishing his duties as Brand Director for the JACK-fm radio network at the end of the year.
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