Ramsey Network Adds Ken Coleman
Dave Ramsey's syndication arm has added The Ken Coleman Show and it will launch in 25 markets across the country, including Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Baton Rouge, Grand Rapids, and Riverside, CA. He hosted the show on SiriusXM and as a podcast since 2017.
Petlak A Creative Boost For WTMX
Chris Petlak has been appointed on-air night personality/Director of Digital Content at WTMX/Chicago (101.9 THE MIX). Petlak moves to Hubbard Radio Chicago as the co-creator, Co-Executive Producer, writer, and lead on the TV series The Jamz on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
Big Honor For WSOU Student Broadcaster
Seton Hall University senior and WSOU 89.5 FM news director Robert Towey will co-lead a hands-on workshop at the Alternatives 2019 International Student Radio Conference, hosted at the University of Cambridge in England.
E-Man Gets Promotion In L.A.
DJ and Music Specialist Emmanuel “E-Man” Coquia has been promoted to Director of Programming and Content for Meruelo Media. He will head the programming and music content for Meruelo Media’s Power 106 (KPWR-FM), 93.5 KDAY.
Hamilton Wins Prestigious Award
Last week, 2019 Radio Hall of Fame inductee Hollywood Hamilton took home a 1 Music Ave Award. Held during the 2019 1 Music Ave Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, August 4-6, the 1 Music Ave Awards honor the year’s best in music and radio.
Parker & Magnata Moving Up In Philly
Sara Parker has added the role of Digital Program Director for WMMR-FM & WMGK-FM to her duties, and current morning show producer Marisa Magnata will expand her duties to support WMMR-FM and Parker.
Ousley To Host Orchestra Broadcasts At MPR
Classical MPR’s Melissa Ousley will become the host of the Friday evening live Minnesota Orchestra broadcasts at the start of the 2019/2020 season beginning Sept. 20.
Jurgensen Retires From Radio
85 year old football Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen has retired. This season would have been Jurgensen’s 39th consecutive year calling Washington Redskins games.
Foster Point Person For SMG Tulsa Sales
Stephens Media Group has named Jessica Foster as Director of Sales for its Tulsa cluster. Foster makes the move from the local ABC television affiliate.
YEA Networks Promoted Nunn To President
Independent radio and podcast company YEA Networks has promoted media executive Shawn Nunn to President. In the newly created position, Nunn will oversee YEA Networks’ popular nationally syndicated radio programs.
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