Connolly Takes Up Dual Role In Youngstown
Charley Connolly will serve as Operations Manager of Cumulus' eight-station cluster in Youngstown, OH, and Program Director of WQXK-FM/Youngstown (K105).
Vickie Thomas Enters Michigan Journalism HOF
Thomas, a reporter for WWJ News Radio 950 (WWJ-AM) in Detroit, was recognized for her career in radio and community service. She was honored at a ceremony at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Michigan State University on April 14.
Buffalo Station Lands Their Kind Of Guy
WECK AM/FM/Buffalo, New York, has recruited veteran talent Bob O’Neil — aka “Bobby O” — to fill the Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. shift, along with fill-in responsibilities. Bobby O’s radio career began in Buffalo in the late 70s
Steele Gets Bounce In The Motor City
J. Steele has been named the new afternoon drive personality at Beasley’s 105.1 The Bounce in Detroit. Steele most recently served as PD and afternoon drive host at WAMO-FM in Pittsburgh.
Helton Honored With Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award
Lon Helton, host of Country Countdown USA and publisher of Country Aircheck, was honored for his impact on country music with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award during an event held Wednesday, April 10, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Beasley’s Las Vegas Cluster Gets New Chief
Peter Burton has been named Market Manager of the cluster, replacing Dennis Gwiazdon, who's out after a little over a year. Burton most recently served as the COO at Converze Media in Huntington Beach, CA.
Hannity One Of NYC Media’s “Most Powerful”
As host of his eponymous radio show, Sean Hannity reaches nearly 18 million monthly listeners on more than 600 affiliates nationwide. So it isn't surprising that he's again been named among the 35 most powerful people in New York media by The Hollywood Reporter.
Krueger To Stay By The Bay
Cumulus has moved fast to retain the services of another of its on-air personalities. Larry Krueger, host of KNBR/San Francisco’s Gary & Larry, has signed a multi-year contract extension.
It’s Still Frye-Day At KRBE After 4 Years
104.1 KRBE/Houston on-air personality Tyler Frye has signed a contract extension with the station. Frye has hosted the 7 p.m. shift on KRBE for the past four years.
Gregg Reaching Flashpoint In Philly
Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg has been expanded to four additional stations in Philadelphia. Already on KYW-AM, the program can now also be heard on WBEB-FM, WOGL-FM, and WTDY-FM, and will be broadcast on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT (WPHT-FM) beginning April 14.
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