Lord Out After More Than 20 Years
Long-time host Rich Lord has left the building at SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) in Houston. He said his time at the station has been the most rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying experience of his professional life. Morning man Mike Meltser is also out.
Granstrom To Produce “Wally Show”
Gavin Granstrom has joined WAY-FM’s The Wally Show as Producer/Digital Media Specialist. He replaces Zach Boehm, who was promoted to Director of Digital Content.
Westwood One Promotes Two
Westwood One has promoted George King (left) and Eric Sundstrom in its 24-hour formats division. King is now Vice President and General Manager of the 24-hour division, up from VP/Programming for Country. Sundstrom's new position is Affiliate Sales VP, up from Regional Affiliate Manager.
Beth Ellis Promoted At Emmis
Beth Ellis has been promoted to Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Emmis Communications Corporation.
Host Switches Teams In Detroit
Nikki Vaughn has been named the new midday personality at Beasley’s 105.1 The Bounce in Detroit. Vaughn most recently served as a midday on-air personality at 105.9 KISS- FM in the Motor City.
Big Promotion For Elberg
Vic Canales Media Group in South Florida has named Scott Elberg Executive Vice President/Market Manager. Most recently, Elberg was the Director of Business Development for Cumulus Media in New York.
Homecoming For Sportscaster Sheehan
Kevin Sheehan is rejoining 980 WTEM-AM/Washington, D.C. Sheehan, a longtime member of the DMV sports media community and native Washingtonian, returns to weekday mornings on August 5.
Raley Gets PD Stripes In Topeka
Veteran programmer and St. Louis Classic Rock Hall of Famer Randy Raley has been promoted to Program Director for Classic Rock station KDVV/V100 and Classic Hits station KWIC/99.3 in Topeka, KS.
Sam Alex Launches His Own Country Show
For the past five years Sam Alex has hosted a country music show for Townsquare called Taste of Country Nights. Two months ago Alex left the company hoping to launch a similar show, one that he owns, called The Sam Alex Show.
Bahe Leaving KOZN Omaha
Nick Bahe says he's leaving NRG's Sports Talker KOZN-AM, where he's hosted the 11a-2p shift for the past 6 years, to focus on his Television career. He told listeners he didn't accept a contract extension with 1620 AM KOZN.
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