Carter Moves From Nights To Afternoons; Adds APD Stripes
Dallas station 102.9 Now announced Friday that Carter has been named afternoon drive host and Assistant Program Director, effective December 3. He will broadcast weekday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Edwards’ Decades Of Achievement Drawing To A Close
Dave Edwards, GM of WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR, has announced that he’ll retire on May 30, 2019. Edwards’ career with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee public radio station began in 1979 when he joined WUWM to create a professional news department.
WSOU News Director Earns National Accolades
Seton Hall University's WSOU-FM has long been recognized as a key part of radio's "farm system." Now comes the news that the student-run station's news director, Bob Towey, was honored this past weekend with two awards from the College Media Association.
Political Operative Joins BMI
BMI has announced that longtime political strategist Michael Collins is joining the company as Vice President, Government Relations, effective November 5. Collins will be based in Washington, DC, and report to BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill.
Kavati Named To VP Role At American Public Media
American Public Media Group has named Chandra Kavati as its VP of Content Distribution and Partnerships. Since 2012, Kavati has served as the Managing Director of Development Strategy and Operations for Minnesota Public Radio and APM.
Couture Lands Her Own Show
Kimmi Couture is the new midday host for Q102.1 (KRBQ-FM) in San Francisco, and will be on air weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT. Couture was previously a contributor for the station’s morning show.
Elfman Moves To Cumulus Stations In North Carolina
Twenty-year radio programming vet Robert Elfman takes up the position of Program Director of Wilmington, NC, Adult Contemporary radio station WGNI-FM (102.7 GNI) and Classic Rock station WKXS-FM (94.5 THE HAWK). Elfman pent the past 11 years with Eagle Communications.
Cody Alan Gets The Holiday Celebrations Started
Premiere Networks has announced a Thanksgiving special for Country radio stations hosted by award-winning radio and CMT personality Cody Alan. The four-hour, barter-free CMT After MidNite Friendsgiving Special with Cody Alan will be highlighted by conversations with country stars and celebrities.
Griffin Returning to KDKA Radio
Marty Griffin, who announced he has throat cancer back in September, will be back on the air Monday. Griffin tells Trib Live he lost 40 pounds and he's very weak but he's recovering and says "he's going to be healthy."
iHeart Minneapolis Has A New Sales Leader
Dave Jansen has been named VP of Sales for the iHeart cluster in Minneapolis. Jansen joins iHeart from Comcast, where he served as a Digital Sales Manager. He previously worked at iHeart as an AE from 2007 to 2009. He's also worked in sales for The Star Tribune.
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