Four Decades And Done For Earl Gross
“Cousin Earl,” as he is affectionately known to many listeners, began his Williston, ND, radio career with original KEYZ station Owner/Manager Chuck Scofield in 1970. He has worked in the same building at 410 6th Street East for 44 years.
Former White House Aide Joins Entercom Board
Entercom’s Board of Directors has a new member. Susan K. Neely takes up her place after serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Council of Life Insurers.
Hughes Locked Down As Voice Of The Cubs
Entercom, the Chicago Cubs, and Pat Hughes have announced a multi-year contract extension. Hughes will remain as the radio play-by-play announcer for the team on 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) in Chicago.
Stoney’s Back In Steel City
Stoney Richards is returning to Y108 (WDSY-FM) in Pittsburgh as morning drive co-host beginning January 2. Richards will co-host Y’d Awake with co-host Kristen Buccigrossi and producer Cowboy Curt.
On-Air Facelift At KDKA/Pittsburgh
News Radio 1020 KDKA (KDKA-AM) in Pittsburgh has some programming changes coming January 3, 2019. Wendy Bell and Lynne Hayes-Freeland will be joining the station’s on-air team as afternoon drive host and midday host, respectively.
National Radio Talent System Adds Its Own Talent
The National Radio Talent System, now with 8 Radio Talent Institutes nationally, brings Taylor Anne Wade and Aimee Abel to the newly created positions of Institutes Director.
Greenberg Has “Eye On Travel”
CBS News Radio has added Eye On Travel with Peter Greenberg, to its roster of programs. Eye On Travel is a new series of short- and long-form shows featuring CBS News Senior Travel Advisor.
Joyner Joins WWWL In The Big Easy
The Tom Joyner Morning Show has been added to the schedule of The New Hot 92.9 (WWWL-AM) in New Orleans, effective January 2.
Roger Allen Announces Retirement
After more than 40 years in the radio industry, Roger Allen, Cox Media Group’s Director of Programming for KONO AM/FM (San Antonio), is retiring, effective Jan. 11, 2019. CMG is launching a nationwide search for his replacement.
Tucker Joins Cumulus Indianapolis
Jenna Tucker has been appointed to the newly created position of Digital Director for Cumulus’ three-station group in Indianapolis. In addition to her role as Digital Director, Tucker will also be on-air as midday personality for WFMS 95.5.
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