WTIC Adds “Salt” To Mornings
Entercom has installed Ryan “Salt” MacMillan as the new morning drive co-host for AC station 96.5 TIC FM (WTIC-FM), in Hartford, CT. Salt will join Hartford radio veteran Christine Lee in the studio.
Big Promotion For Beebe
Kristy Beebe has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeart’s Kentucky-Indiana region. She will remain based in Louisville where she served the last two years as the GSM.
Tom Joyner Unveils His Successor
He did it during The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Friday, introducing Rickey Smiley as his successor. Joyner is retiring at the end of the year after 25 years as host.
Baisden Signs New Deal
The Michael Baisden Show has renewed with SBG, keeping Baisden behind the mic through December 31, 2020. Mike Love, who is Director of Affiliate Relations for the show, believes the time is right for a personality like Baisden.
Cumulus Makes Smoov A VP
Kenny Smoov is now Vice President, Urban Formats. He joined Cumulus in 2003 and continues in his current roles as PD for Cumulus Nashville’s Urban AC station 92Q/WQQK-FM and host of The Kenny Smoov Morning Show on 92Q.
Fenske Joins St. Louis Public Radio
Respected reporter and editor Sarah Fenske, most recently Editor-in-Chief of the Riverfront Times, has joined St. Louis Public Radio to host St. Louis on the Air, starting early August, reports the station’s website.
The Coach Still Going Strong 30 years On
“Coach” John Kentera is the new midday host for San Diego Sports station 97.3 The Fan (KWFN-FM). He's been broadcasting in San Diego since 1987.
Scott Promoted To PD At WLTO
Cumulus has promoted Patrick Scott to Program Director for Mainstream CHR radio station WLTO-FM/Hot 102.5 in Lexington, KY. His previous role was Promotions and Marketing Director for Cumulus Lexington’s five radio stations.
New Morning Team At KDAY
In Los Angeles, 93.5 KDAY and 93.5 KDEY Power 106’s Cece Valencia returns to 93.5 KDAY as co-host of the KDAY Morning Show with Cece and Romeo.
Cumulus Promotes Cassidy Manetta
Manetta is now Promotions Manager for the company’s five radio stations in Des Moines, IA. She joins Cumulus Des Moines from Cumulus Topeka, KS, where she has served as Promotions Director since 2017.
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