Bailey “Switches Teams” In Knoxville
Rich Bailey is the new PD for Country station WIVK-FM in Knoxville, TN. Bailey joins Cumulus Knoxville after 23 years as PD for WWST-FM. He has programmed stations in Charleston, SC, and Greensboro, NC, and has been a popular on-air talent in Knoxville for over 20 years.
Sherman Kizart’s Term Extended At FCC
Kizart has been re-appointed to the FCC’s Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment. This is a two-year term and expands on his initial appointment received in 2017.
Radio Fraudsters Get Jail Time
This dates back to a story from July 2 we reported on when two men defrauded investors out of millions after hatching a plan that led investors to believe they were putting money toward the next iHeartRadio.
Beasley Cranking Up Digital Strategy
And to help the company add to their digital revenue stream, and ramp up their digital revenue strategy, they've hired Todd Handy for the newly created position of Chief Digital Officer.
Johnson Earns His On-Air Stripes
Gregory “G Moniy” Johnson has been promoted from part-time on-air personality at WZFX-FM/Fayetteville, NC, to taking over the afternoon drive slot full-time.
Taylor Adds Music Director To Her Titles
Kendall Taylor, midday personality and APD for Detroit Hot Adult Contemporary station 96.3 WDVD-FM, has been appointed Music Director for the station. She will keep her current positions.
Urban One Adds Senior Executives
Urban One has recruited two new senior executives. Kristopher Simpson is the new Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Tony Spinelli becomes Chief Information Officer.
Curtis Media Recruits Fanney As GSM
Brandon Fanney has been named General Sales Manager of Curtis Media stations Pulse FM WWPL/WPLW and STAR FM 92.9, which serve Raleigh, NC. Fanney was most recently Vice President of Sales at Local Voice Media.
Farias Named PD At KUFX
98.5 KFOX (KUFX-FM/San Jose) has named Karina Farias as its new Program Director. She will report to Bonneville’s Bay Area Director of Programming Operations, Brian Figula.
Parker Leaving WAY-FM
Chief Operating Officer Lloyd Parker has announced his upcoming departure from WAY-FM. His departure -- to Georgia -- is primarily to be nearer to his kids.
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