Kristy Scott Joins Podcast Movement
Kristy Scott is the new head of sales for Podcast Movement. Scott joins the Podcast conference from RTK Media, which published the trade publication Tom Taylor NOW. She also spent 17 years at Radio & Records.
Zito Joins The Shark As APD
Jeff Zito has taken up the dual role of APD/afternoon-drive host at Tampa Bay’s WPBB-FM/ 98.7 The Shark, making the switch from another Florida Beasley station, 96K-ROCK (WRXK-FM) in Fort Myers.
Holmes Going “Up North”
Up North Radio’s Classic Hits station WBZX/Big Rapids, MI (B103.9) is about to welcome Brian Holmes for afternoons. Holmes is best known for his 10-year run as APD/night guy at WSNX in nearby Grand Rapids.
“Skylark” Rossetti Passes
The Hawaii Tribune Herald is reporting that Hawaiian broadcasting legend Jacqueline Leilani “Skylark” Rossetti died Wednesday. She was 65.
New Board Member At Salem
Salem has appointed Heather Grizzle to its Board of Directors. Grizzle succeeds Roland Hinz who retired from his position in December.
Tejeda Is A Woman To Watch
Esther-Mireya Tejeda is Entercom’s Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations, and she’s just been selected as a PRWeek “Women to Watch” honoree.
400 Affiliates & Counting For “Jason Smith Show”
Originating from FOX Sports Radio’s headquarters in Los Angeles, The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon has reached a broadcast milestone of 400 affiliates.
WGUC’s Frank Johnson Loses Battle With Cancer
The Cincinnati Classical music host was 65. Johnson started his career in 1975 at Dayton's WTUE-FM, joined WGUC-FM in 1998 on the All Things Considered news shift. He hosted afternoons and evenings, most recently 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Johnson has been off the air since December.
Shannon Staying In Memphis
Cumulus has signed Duane Shannon to a new multi-year deal as Program Director for WGKX-FM and WKIM-FM in Memphis. Shannon has been with Cumulus Memphis for 9 years. He's also co-host of the Duane and Abby in the Morning show on WGKX.
Hoffman To Lead Sales In Minneapolis
Ben Hoffman is the new VP of Sales for Entercom's KMNB-FM, KZJK-FM, and WCCO-AM. Hoffman was the Market Manger for Entercom in Indianapolis (WXNT-AM, WNTR-FM, and WZPL-FM) which Entercom recently swapped with Cumulus for NASH-FM in New York and two Springfield stations.
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