Louisville Public Media Alum Named NPR PM Anchor
NPR has announced that it is promoting overnight editor Ryland Barton, who will join the public radio organization's Newscast team as a writer, producer, and PM anchor for hourly national broadcasts beginning September 22.
Champlin Broadcasting, Chisholm Trail Bring in Bill Hurley as COO
Champlin Broadcasting and Chisholm Trail Broadcasting have appointed Bill Hurley as President and Chief Operating Officer. The Oklahoma City native and former iHeartMedia Market Manager will oversee the operations of 11 stations across the Sooner State.
KAB Leadership Passes From Mazzei To Gregg Hibbeler
As Allison Mazzei exits, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters has found its next leader in experienced non-profit and media executive Gregg Hibbeler. The advocacy organization's new President/Executive Director was previously Principal of the Brand Management Group.
CMG Long Island Extends Roger & JP Morning Show on WBAB
Cox Media Group Long Island has announced a new multi-year extension for The Roger & JP Morning Show on 102.3 WBAB alongside the promotion of co-host Roger Luce to Music Director, as he helps to guide WBAB’s classic rock playlist.
Audacy Wichita Names Castor as New Market Leader
Audacy has promoted Tommy Castor to Senior Vice President and Market Manager in Wichita. Castor, who will continue as VP of Sales for the market, takes the cluster's reins from Becky Domyan, who will remain Market Manager of Audacy St. Louis.
Williams Joins Telos Alliance to Oversee Western US Markets
Telos Alliance has appointed 40-year radio veteran Jeff Williams as Director of Western US Sales. Williams joins the broadcast tech provider after serving as General Manager and Owner of Yellowtec USA since 2015.
Disney Gives Katie den Daas Editorial Oversight of ABC Audio
ABC News has promoted Katie den Daas to Senior Vice President of Global Newsgathering, a move that places her in charge of the editorial direction for ABC Audio alongside the network’s domestic and international newsgathering operations.
SiriusXM Sets Premiere for ‘Straight Shooter’ with Stephen A. Smith
SiriusXM has revealed the name and premiere date of Stephen A. Smith’s long-anticipated politics and culture program. Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith will debut September 17 on the satellite broadcaster's bipartisan POTUS channel, airing Wednesdays at 6p ET.
Inrush Broadcast Services Elevates Rob Bertrand to CEO Role
Inrush Broadcast Services has appointed Rob Bertrand as Chief Executive Officer, formalizing a leadership transition designed to guide the company’s next stage of growth in broadcast engineering. Bertrand joined the firm in January as a partner.
NRRA Promotes 25-Year Sales Staffer to Market Manager
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association has promoted Kathy Armagost to Market Manager for its Lexington, NE, cluster, where she began her career as a sales representative more than 25 years ago. Under her responsibility are KRVN-AM, 93.1 The River, and KAMI-AM.
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