DJ SIR RJ Moves To Afternoons
Urban station WCDX/Richmond, VA (iPower 92.1FM/104.1FM) has moved night jock DJ SIR RJ to afternoons. DJ Sir RJ began nights on WCDX back in July of 2019.
WAY Media Has a New CEO
The company has named John Scaggs as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Bob Augsburg, who founded the organization 30 years ago with his wife Felice, is retiring. Augsburg said, "John is perfectly suited to take over the reins of WAY Media. He has served the Ministry so well over many years as a board member as well as a strategic sounding board and prayer support to me. I couldn't be happier with this decision."
Skyview Networks Adds Sales Staff
Skyview Networks has added six new sales positions and a mentorship program. Two slots have been filled with audio industry sales veterans, while the additional four slots, in the mentorship program, are filled with new, entry-level Network Sales Account Executives.
Oliver Recognized With Award
Lenz Entertainment Group has presented Chuck Oliver of the Hidden Wealth Solution Team with a special Rockstar Award to celebrate and commemorate broadcasting over 500 episodes of Hidden Wealth Radio.
Danny Kanell Picked up By SiriusXM
The former ESPN host with Ryen Russillo, who was fired several months ago when the network laid off dozens, begins a daily show (1-4 p.m.) on SiriusXM channel 84 starting today. FOX Sports is also expected to announce that Kanell will be a part-time analyst for games on FS1 and FS2 starting this Saturday.
Compass to Handle U.S. Sales For Wisebuddah, Imager
Compass Media Networks says it will handle sales in the U.S. market for sonic branding provider Wisebuddah and its sister company imager.
KIRO-FM Seattle Announces New Lineup
The Tom & Curley show, which has aired weekdays 9 a.m. to noon, moves to the afternoon drive spot, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. KIRO will debut a new show from 9 a.m. to noon, the Gee & Ursula show.
Shelley Assumes Duties At RTDNA/F
The Radio Television Digital News Association/Foundation has announced that Dan Shelley has assumed his duties as Executive Director of the Association. The longtime RTDNA member and former Chairman of the Board has served as Incoming Executive Director of the Association and Foundation since April
Dan Tooker Joins Midwest Communications
Dan Tooker, a former on-air personality who transitioned into sales and marketing more than a decade ago, has joined Midwest Communications as their local direct sales manager in Nashville. He joins from OnMedia where he worked in a similar position.
Changes in Buffalo For Townsquare
Chris Crowley has been named Operations Manager for Townsquare in Buffalo. Crowley gets the promotion from Brand Manager for Country WYRK and Soft AC WMSX. He'll continue to oversee those stations in his new position.