Broker John Pierce Dies
Pierce was 67 years old and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 30 in his hometown of Florence, KY. Pierce founded the brokerage firm John Pierce & Company in 1999.
Robins Coming In On The Breeze
Paul Robins will join 92.5 The Breeze in Sacramento as the weekday PM drive host, starting Friday, February 1. Robins, who now leads William Jessup University’s Digital Communication and Design Bachelor of Arts degree program, will host his show from the university’s studio.
New BOI On The Block
Following a nationwide search, NewsTalk 670 KBOI have chosen Mike Kasper to join their morning show team. “Captain” Mike Kasper started his Treasure Valley broadcasting career in 1989.
Steve Triplett Promoted At Beasley Tampa
Triplett has been promoted to the position of Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group Tampa. He most recently served as the interim Market Manager and Director of Sales for the company’s six-station cluster in the market.
Gallagher Hits The Streets To Prevent Identity Theft
To be precise, the Salem Radio Network talk host was in New York City, Monday, with a film crew from LifeLock™, the identity theft prevention company and a major radio advertiser.
2 Guys, 2 Decades
The duo from nationally syndicated morning show 2 Guys Named Chris celebrates 20 years on the radio this month. Produced at flagship station WKRR-FM in Greensboro, NC, the team, consisting of Chris Kelly, Chris Demm, their partner Dave Aiken.
Beharrell Makes His Night Move
Los Angeles on-air personality Greg Beharrell has switched up from weekends for Rocker 95.5 KLOS-FM to nights. He can be heard 7 p.m.-Midnight, Monday-Friday.
Howlett To Get The Conversation Started
89.3 WFPL Louisville debuts a new weekly talk show, In Conversation with Rick Howlett, on January 18. The hour-long program will feature radio veteran Howlett mulling over the big issues for the city, state, and region with a variety of guests.
CMO Ruth Gaviria Leaving Entercom
No reason was given for the departure of Entercom's CMO after only three years on the job other than Gaviria feels as if her work is done. She'll be leaving the company this week and a national search will be conducted for her replacement.
Caldaronello Joins Local Radio Networks
Matt Caldaronello has joined the Local Radio Networks team of 24/7 music format experts as Vice President of Affiliate Sales. Caldaronello joins LRN from Westwood One where he was Vice President of Affiliate Management.
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