“Lil Brownie” Lands Morning Co-Host Gig
Amanda “Lil Brownie” Pizana has been named the new co-host of the Big Mama & the Wild Bunch morning show on WXKB/Ft. Myers, FL. Pizana most recently spent the past four years serving as the nighttime personality at KLIF-FM in her hometown of Dallas.
Roddy Returns To Entercom
Entercom has named Scott Roddy as PD and Operations Manager for 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ-FM) and 105.1 The Buzz (KRSK-FM) in Portland. Roddy previously served as a Program Director for Entercom from 2009 to 2013.
Michaels Gets His PD Stripes
Jay Michaels, Operations Manager, Cumulus Shreveport, LA, has been named Program Director for Country station KRMD-FM. Michaels was named Operations Manager for Cumulus’ five-station group in Shreveport in July.
Elvis Duran Releases Memoir
He’s one of radio’s most popular and colorful personalities, so a memoir seems pretty appropriate. The Premiere Networks-syndicated personality’s memoir is entitled, Elvis Duran: Where Do I Begin? Stories (I Sort of Remember) From a Life Lived Out Loud.
Lawman White Joins 94.5 FM & AM 770 KKOB
Former Sheriff Darren White joins the Albuquerque stations to host middays, beginning Monday, October 7. White served as Bernalillo County Sheriff from 2003 to 2009.
Joe Willie & Robbie Sue Win Big In Georgia
Golden Isles Broadcasting’s Joe Willie and Robbie Sue have been named Best On-Air Personalities for 2019 by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.
Angélica Vale Joins Cali 93.9
Meruelo Media’s Cali 93.9 #1 in L.A. has hired Mexican superstar Angélica Vale to host middays. Vale brings a 40-year career in theater, film, TV and radio to the station, which includes the starring role in the Spanish language version of “Ugly Betty.”
Husband & Wife Team Join Bluewater
Bluewater Broadcasting has announced two new on-air additions to its staff. JT and Leanne Thompson will both make their debut on Bama Country, WBAM-FM today.
MPR Veteran Curtis Named Director Of Programming
Minnesota Public Radio News has named Stephanie Curtis Director of Programming. A veteran of the MPR newsroom, Curtis currently serves as Senior Producer of Audience Development and Engagement, a role she’s held since 2016.
WIAD Taps Roth’s Experience
Chris Roth is the new PD for Entercom Classic Hits station 94.7 The Drive (WIAD-FM) in Washington, DC. Roth is a radio veteran who has spent most of his 20-year career in the DC metro area.
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