Howard Makes Chicago Move For SVP Role
James Howard has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart’s Chicago region and Program Director for 103.5 KISS FM starting January 16.
Saul “Sy” Dresner Passes
Saul “Sy” Dresner, of Boca Raton, FL, former owner and operator of WCCC AM & FM, the popular longtime Hard Rock and personality radio station in Hartford, CT, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at the age of 89.
George D. Callard New Legal Eagle For Nielsen
Callard begins work in the position of Chief Legal Officer on January 22. He succeeds Eric J. Dale, who has served in the role since 2015 and resigned to pursue an opportunity outside of the company.
Patel Named To SmartAudio VP Role
Hetal Patel has been named Executive Vice President of iHeart's SmartAudio Intelligence Insights. Patel will report to Brian Kaminsky, President of SmartAudio and Analytics Group for iHeartMedia.
Kathy Byerly Promoted To General Manager
Her full title is Vice President/General Manager Neuhoff Media-Decatur. Byerly has been serving as the Associate General Manager/DOS of the five-station and digital group.
Bridges Takes Townsquare Position In New Hampshire
Robby Bridges has joined Townsquare Media as Operations Manager for their Portsmouth, NH, cluster. He will directly oversee Country WOKQ and WPKQ (103.7 The Peak, Portland, Maine) as Brand Manager, and co-host afternoons on Classic Hits WSHK-FM.
Storm Continues Despite Creator’s Passing
United Stations Radio Networks have announced that the weekend show The Acoustic Storm will be continuing to be produced and broadcast into its 21st year on the air despite the untimely death of its creator, Jeff Parets.
WBZ’s Joe Stapleton Dead At 55
In a story posted to the WBZ News Radio website, the station confirmed that veteran traffic reporter Joe Stapleton died suddenly New Year’s Day.
Ed Baer Passes At 82
New York State radio legend Ed Baer passed away on January 1, 2019. As a tribute, this Sunday – January 6, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 100.7 WHUD will re-broadcast Baer's final Pop Rewind from Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Vinny Takes Drive Time In Motor City
Vinny D has been named the new afternoon drive personality at 105.1 The Bounce in Detroit. He most recently served as Program Director and on-air personality at WMSR-FM (Power 94.9) and WMXV-FM (V101.5) in Tuscumbia, AL.
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