Kovach Keeps It Breezy
Sandy Kovach has joined Detroit station 98.7 The Breeze (WDZH-FM). Kovach will host the new evening show The Breeze After Hours.
Challenger Set For Benztown’s Iron Imager
Brendan (“BT”) Tacey, Head of Production, Triple M Network, Southern Cross Austereo in Australia, has been selected as the finalist to challenge the champ in the 8th Annual Iron Imager Contest.
Robbins Back And Better Than Ever
Several years ago, shortly after signing a syndication deal, 59-year old Peoria radio host Scott Robbins had a massive heart attack. He needed 5 bypass surgeries and was stuck in a hospital for 5 months.
NYPR Names Interim CEO
Current New York Public Radio COO Depelsha McGruder will be named interim CEO once Laura Walker leaves NYPR at the end of the month, after 23 years as President and CEO.
Rubio A Real Catch For Dallas Stations
Spanish-language broadcasting company LBI Media has named Tomas Rubio the new PD for KNOR La Raza 93.7FM, KBOC Luna 98.3FM, and KZZA La Ranchera 106.7FM in Dallas.
Sherman Marches Into Louisiana
Marc Sherman has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart’s 14-stations-combined New Orleans and Baton Rouge markets.
Denver Hosts Praises GM On His Way Out
Alfred Williams is leaving Bonneville's Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan in Denver. Williams accepted a job with iHeart's KOA-AM/FM, which is also in Denver (he'll have to sit out a six month non-compete).
Country Mornings For Harmon
Country Radio Hall of Famer Steve Harmon is taking over mornings on Westwood One’s Mainstream Country format. Harmon has previously had stints at KPLX/Dallas, WXTU/Philadelphia, and KNIX/Phoenix.
Meet The New Mets Radio Man
The New York Post does a nice piece on how Wayne Randazzo worked his way up to the broadcast booth for The New York Mets. It all started out in Nashville for Randazzo, at The Opreyland Hotel.
Clark To Be Honored With Lowry Mays Award
Bill Clark — former President of Shamrock Broadcasting and Chairman of Chancellor Broadcasting — is to receive the 2019 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award.
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