APM Selects Valerie Kahler as Next ‘Performance Today’ Host
American Public Media has announced that Valerie Kahler will become the new host of Performance Today, beginning in November. Kahler will succeed Fred Child, who will step down after a 25-year tenure with the nationally syndicated classical music program.
Okesson Takes Long Island as Connoisseur Repositions for Merger
As it prepares to finalize its acquisition of Alpha Media’s radio properties, Connoisseur Media has announced Senior Vice President and Connecticut Market Manager Kristin Okesson will add oversight of the company’s Long Island operations.
Ferrari Simmons Shifts Into New Gear as APD at Atlanta’s Beat
iHeartMedia Atlanta has promoted on-air personality Ferrari Simmons to Assistant Program Director at 96.1 The Beat (WRDG). Simmons currently hosts Rari at 2 in Afternoon Drive with co-host YouKnowBT. He also co-hosts The Baller Alert Show podcast.
Stephen A. Smith Returning to Daily Radio with New SiriusXM Deal
In an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, sports broadcaster and author Stephen A. Smith announced that he has inked a multi-year agreement that will see the ESPN commentator return to SiriusXM with two new shows debuting this September.
Philly Sports Get Unfiltered with New WPEN Afternoon Hosts
"Truth, not fluff," is the promise for the new afternoon drive sports show coming to Philadelphia radio on 97.5 The Fanatic. Beasley Media Group will debut Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo on June 9, filling the slot recently vacated by Tyrone Johnson.
Derek Hunter Joins DC’s WMAL Full-Time as Afternoon Host
Cumulus Media has appointed Derek Hunter as the new afternoon host for News Talk 105.9 (WMAL) in Washington, DC. The announcement formalizes Hunter’s long association with the station, where he has served as a fill-in host since 2011.
Lionel Returns to NYC’s WABC to Host ‘The Other Side of Midnight’
Red Apple Audio Networks has named legal expert and media personality Lionel as the new host of The Other Side of Midnight, its overnight syndicated talk show airing on 23 stations nationwide. He fills the seat left behind by Frank Morano.
Two For The Lou: Robbin-Coker Named Dual STL Brand Manager
Audacy has appointed Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker as Brand Manager of St. Louis stations Hot 98.7 (KEZK-HD2) and 96.3 The Lou (WFUN). Robbin-Coker brings over 20 years of industry experience, including tenure as Operations Manager for Cumulus New Orleans.
Tejano Radio Veteran Jesse “Hollywood” Rios Dead at 56
Tejano and Latin radio personality Jesse “Hollywood” Rios died unexpectedly at the age of 56. Rios, born Jesus Carlos Arce, began his radio career at 16 years old while attending Eastwood High School in El Paso, working overnight shifts at XZOL Radio Sol 860 AM.
‘Nandy y Cristy’ Rise With The Sun In New Tampa Radio Home
Tenured Tampa morning show duo Nandy & Cristy are resurfacing on Spanish Broadcasting System's El Nuevo Zol 97.1 (WSUN). Cristy Balderrama and Jose Arnaldo “Nandy” Dávila previously led AM Drive on Beasley Media Group's 92.5 Maxima FM (WYUU).
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