People in the News

92Q WQQK/Nashville will debut Joy In The Morning, Sunday, January 7 at 9 a.m. Co-hosts Crystal J and Carlos Hale, aka “LOS,” will deliver inspirational music, information from the local church and inspirational community, and spiritual encouragement, as well as guest pastors and Gospel stars, every Sunday morning.

In a newly created position, Tim Sabean has been hired by Westwood One as SVP of Digital Content. Sabean was SVP for the Howard Stern Channels for 10 years before leaving 2 years ago.

ESPN New York afternoon host Michael Kay is not praising Mike Francesa for his 30-year run on WFAN. On his show, Kay said, “We don’t have to pay homage to competition that never really was nice to us." Kay and Francesa had battled for years over who was winning in the ratings. There's another reason Kay will not show Francesa any respect.

Flood Communications has named former NRG Market Manager Andy Ruback its next CEO. Flood owns 15 radio and television stations in Nebraska. Ruback began his career as an AE before moving on to management positions with Clear Channel and City Weekly. Most recently, he served as Market Manager for NRG Media in Omaha.

James Harris has been named afternoon host for News station 550 KFYI-AM in Phoenix. PD Aaron Trimmer said, “As the ringleader of the Conservative Circus, James brings a unique perspective and unrivaled enthusiasm for talk radio to 550 KFYI. We’re thrilled to add his voice to the station weekday afternoons.” Harris previously worked as afternoon host for KQTH-AM in Tucson.

Radio One D.C.’s WKYS 93.9 FM welcomes “DJ 5’9” Davis as the new addition to The FAM in the Morning. DJ 5’9 began his career while attending Virginia State University. DJ 5’9 said, "Becoming a part of The FAM in the Morning on WKYS 93.9, has been one of the best journeys and experiences of my professional career."

Tuesday it was Honolulu. Wednesday it’s 95X, “Raleigh’s New Rock Alternative.” The top-rated morning show has begun broadcasting Monday through Friday, 6-10 a.m. ET.

Rock station WFXH in Savannah-Hilton Head adds the syndicated morning show 2 Guys Named Chris, replacing Lex and Terry. VP/GM Gigi South said it's all about the sale. “The ability to drive sales is one of the things we find extremely appealing about the show."

GatesAirnhas appointed John Belza as Chief Financial Officer. He will report to CEO Bruce Swail and oversee the finance function, and develop new processes and initiatives. He will also oversee the human resources and information technology functions.

Erik Hellum, Executive Vice President, Radio, Townsquare Media, CMG Executive VP Bill Hendrich, and Christine Travaglini, President, Christal Radio + Katz Partnerships are the three newest members of the Radio Advertising Board of Directors.