KRLD’s Roger Emrich Dead at 62
Emrich, a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, had a heart attack last week and did not recover.
Solomon Jones Returning to WURD
Columnist Solomon Jones is returning to the station in Pennsylvania as the host of “Wake Up With WURD.” The show’s current host, Dr. Aaron Smith will host a new series of live audio and video broadcasts called “WURD Show On the Go.”
Holeman Named Market President
iHeart veteran Kellie Holeman has been named Market President for the company’s Greensboro market. Holeman will report to Bill McMartin, Area President of iHeartMedia’s Virginia-Carolina Region.
Alpha Names Hot AC and Rock Format Captain
San Jose Content Director (KEZR/ KBAY) Dave Numme has been named the Format Captain for the company’s Hot AC and Rock brands. Dave will continue overseeing the stations in addition to his expanded roles.
SummitMedia Hires Larry Jennings
Jennings is the new General Sales Manager for WBHK (98.7 KISS FM), WBHJ (95.7 JAMZ), and WAGG (HEAVEN 610) in the company’s Birmingham, AL, cluster. He is a 20-plus-years radio veteran.
Hurley Named NJBA Broadcaster Of The Year
The New Jersey Broadcasters Association has selected its first-ever Broadcaster of the Year: Townsquare’s WPG morning host Harry Hurley. Hurley will receive the award at the 2019 Awards Ceremony to be held on Thursday, June 13.
Preston And Steve Sign Extension
WMMR-FM morning personalities Preston and Steve have signed a multi-year extension with Beasley to remain on the airwaves in Philadelphia. Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison joined WMMR-FM in May of 2005.
April Shibley Joins WCTK
Shibley has joined WCTK-FM in Providence, RI, as Promotions Manager. She previously served in the same capacity for Cumulus Media (WNSH, WPLJ, WNBM, and WABC) in New York City.
Celebrating Andy’s Life Just The Way He’d Have Wanted
Radio personality Andy Preston died unexpectedly on April 10, 2019 at the age of 63. But his friends, family, and colleagues want to do something more than the usual and are organizing a "celebration of life" party.
Why Rush Is Loyal To Radio
On his program Wednesday, Rush Limbaugh said he is often asked why he's not on satellite radio. He says his answer has always been his loyalty to radio.
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