Rush T-Shirts Nab $2 Million For Charity
Thanks to his listeners, Rush Limbaugh has donated $2 million from the sales of his Betsy Ross t-shirt to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Former Alpha Host Pleads To Misdemeanor
Mathew Rydberg, who was known as Matt McKay on Alpha’s KFRX-FM in Lincoln, was charged with domestic assault back on April 20. This week he took a plea deal in a case where he was accused of strangling someone at his home. Rydberg was fired by Alpha in May.
Rizzuto Signs St. Louis Contract Extension
Hubbard Radio in St. Louis has signed morning man Scott Rizzuto to a multi-year contract renewal. Rizzuto hosts mornings on Alternative Rocker 105.7 The Point with Tony Patrico, Jeff Burton, Phillip Sneed and Scott McNew.
Benztown Hires McVay As Consultant
Imaging and voiceover company Benztown has hired former Cumulus executive Mike McVay as a senior consultant.
NAB President Smith To Speak At Media Institute Luncheon
NAB President & CEO Gordon Smith will be the featured speaker at The Media Institute’s Communications Forum luncheon today.
Wolff Accepts Dual PD Role
iHeart Allentown, PA, Hits station B104 and rocker 95.1 ZZO have a new PD. Josh Wolff steps into the role, replacing Derrick Cole, who has accepted a role with National Programming Group.
Centore Given APD, Afternoon Drive Duties In Atlanta
Cox Media Group Atlanta has named Chris Centore APD for WALR, WSB-FM, and WSRV. Centore will also host afternoon drive on B98.5 (WSB-FM/Atlanta).
Dori Zori Named APD At 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
Non-commercial radio veteran Dori Zori has been named Assistant Program Director of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9). The station is also looking for an afternoon drive host. Applications are due Tuesday.
Hawk Mendenhall To Retire
KUT and KUTX (Austin) Associate Director of Broadcast and Content Hawk Mendenhall will retire on December 31. He joined KUT 90.5 in 2001 when the station was a music and national news format.
Flakus Joins KNDD In Seattle
Entercom has named Walter Flakus Assistant Program Director and afternoon drive host for Alt station 107.7 The End (KNDD-FM) in Seattle.
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