Levin Now SVP At BMI
BMI has promoted David Levin, VP of Digital Licensing, to Senior Vice President, Licensing. Levin will oversee teams in New York and Nashville, report directly to Mike Steinberg, EVP, Creative and Licensing, and is based in New York.
Zeb Makes Vermont Move
Longtime AAA WNCS PD Zeb Norris is the new PD at Radio Vermont Group's Classic Hits 101 the One. Prior to a 13-year run at WNCS The Point in northern Vermont, he worked in a variety of cities in the lower forty-eight.
KISS Gets Moore In The Groove
Cox station KISS 104.1 (WALR-FM), has added Sytonnia “Toni” Moore to The Morning Groove, joining Art Terrell and Corey “Zooman” Miller.
Wheeler Will Not Return
The NBA's Portland Trail Blazers announced that Brian Wheeler, the long time radio play by play voice of the Trail Blazers will not return next season. No reason was given, however, Wheeler has been dealing with health issues since 2013. Here's the team's statement.
Bob Liggett Dies At Age 76
Liggett owned the Liggett Broadcast Group for over 30 years. He also owned and operated The Grosse Pointe News, Big Boy Restaurants, Speed Connect before recently selling all of companies. He passed away of complications from pancreatic cancer.
Caroline Beasley To Receive Horizon Award
The Media Institute will honor Caroline Beasley, CEO of Beasley Media Group, with the American Horizon Award at its annual “Free Speech America” Gala, October 7 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Marino Moves South To WJPT
Ralph Marino has been named APD and morning on-air personality at Beasley’s WJPT-FM in Fort Myers. Marino was most recently doing mornings at 99.9 WQRC-FM and middays at Cape Country 104 on Cape Cod, MA.
And The Beat Goes On For Mason Dixon
The legendary Mason Dixon has signed a multi-year renewal deal to continue as morning host at Q105/WRBQ-FM in Tampa. Dixon has been one of the most recognized media names in Tampa for four decades.
Ahmed Gets Big Promotion At NAB
Zamir Ahmed, NAB Director, Media Relations, has been promoted to VP, Media Relations. Ahmed joined NAB in February 2011 as Manager, Media Relations.
Thomson Key Part Of Emmis’ Future
Traci Thomson has been promoted to Emmis Senior Vice President, Human Resources. The promotion sets the stage for the important role Thomson will play in the months ahead, as the company continues to invest in its future.
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