Steve Dodge Services Set
The former American Radio Systems CEO died January 17 in a biking accident in Bonita Springs, FL. Services will be held 2pm February 2 at St John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms, MA. In lieu of giving flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Cabot.
Former Lotus Las Vegas Host Dies
The KOMP-FM website states that Brittney Cason passed away unexpectedly last week. No details about how she died were available. Cason had for years hosted KOMP’s “B.S. In the Morning” show, and had also previously worked for CBS Sports radio. She was 37.
Country Host Simon Passes Away
Westwood One has announced that Mainstream Country format jock Scott Simon (real name Scott Smith) passed away suddenly early Friday morning, January 25.
Michaels Takes Up PD Role For Cumulus Shreveport
Jay Michaels has been appointed Program Director of Hot AC station, Q97.3/KQHN-FM in Shreveport, LA. Michaels will also be on-air on Q97.3 weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. He was previously Program Director for Cumulus stations WJJK and WYNG in Indianapolis.
Zaslowsky Promoted At WGN
WGN Radio has promoted David Zaslowsky to Manager and Executive Producer of the WGN Radio Sports Network. Starting his fourth season with White Sox baseball, Chicago native Zaslowsky spent more than 10 years at ESPN Radio Network as Program Director and Producer.
Hardin Gets Key To The C-Suite
Brad Hardin has been named Chief Operating Officer of its National Programming Group. Hardin will report to Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. Hardin has held programming leadership roles with iHeartMedia for over 20 years.
Investigate Reporter McGlade Moves To Radio
Louisville Public Media has hired Caitlin McGlade as an investigative reporter at KyCIR. McGlade has been an investigative reporter at the Courier Journal since 2017.
Mayurnik Promoted To PD Of CBS Sports Radio
David Mayurnik has been named Program Director of CBS Sports Radio. Mayurnik joined CBS Sports Radio in 2013, at its inception, as Executive Producer. He will report to Mark Chernoff, Senior Vice President overseeing CBS Sports Radio Network and WFAN.
Stevens Launches Tenshare Media
After leaving Urban One back in June of 2018, programming executive Jay Stevens has launched Tenshare Media, a media programming consultancy firm based in Washington, DC.
Junkies Return To Syndication
John Auville, Eric Bickel, Jason Bishop, and John-Paul Flaim -- also known as the Sports Junkies -- have been a force to be reckoned with on morning radio in Washington, DC, since 1996 and now they're taking another stab at syndication.
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