New Trio Enters Chicago Country Battle
Entercom's WUSN-FM (US99) in Chicago will have a new morning show starting August 8. Katie Bright and Jason Pullman will host the show with contributions from Erin. They replace Doug Stylz and Justin Roman. The show will also feature a rotating group of contributors.
Noory Profiled By “Boca” Magazine
Coast to Coast AM host George Noory -- the “King of Paranormal Talk” -- is the subject of a profile in Boca magazine.
Courtney Thompson Passes at Age 64
Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads called Thompson a great friend, a lovely man, and a passionate broadcaster. Thompson ran K-BEST in San Diego and also worked ar WNWS in Miami before founding Broadcast Direct and Thompson Marketing and Advertising.
Cassiday Heading Home
Cassiday Proctor is leaving her afternoon drive position at Hubbard Radio's 106.5 The Arch (WARH-FM) in St. Louis August 9. She tells Radio Ink she's relocating to her hometown of Kansas City where her husband got a new job and the two have family.
West Gets On-Air Promotion In NYC
Emily West has been promoted to midday host for Entercom’s WNEW-FM in New York. West joined Entercom in 2017 and has served as a fill-in on-air personality for NEW 102.7 FM, and other roles.
Former Cumulus Executives Hangs Out Shingle
Gary Pizzati, who worked for Cumulus for 11 years as Senior Vice President of Major Markets, has launched 11 Street Media. For more information on what the new company is about, GO HERE.
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.
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