People in the News

Kenny J has been named Program Director of WZFX-FM/Fayetteville, NC. In addition, he will assume Brand Manager duties for WUKS-FM and WZFX-FM, Beasley Media Group Fayetteville’s Urban stations. He officially began his new position on Monday, October 15.

Dallas-Fort Worth Top 40 station HOT 93.3/KLIF-FM is picking up the nationally syndicated Tino Cochino Radio show. Tino Cochino Radio will air weekday afternoons 3 p.m.-7 p.m., debuting Monday, October 29. Cochino will be joined by co-hosts Raquel and DJ Nicasio. 

Popular talker Phil Valentine, host of The Phil Valentine Show on SuperTalk 99.7 WTN/WTTN-FM, has been recognized by readers of Nashville Scene as “Best Conservative” in its Best of Nashville 2018 special issue. 

Ann Marie Mulholland is the new Market Manager for Hubbard Radio in Seattle. She replaces Marc Kaye who announced his retirement, after 45 years, this past July. Hubbard owns five stations in Seattle: KQMV 92.5 FM (Movin 92.5), KNUC 98.9 FM (The Bull), KRWM 106.9 FM (Warm 106.9), KIXI 880 AM, and KKNW 1150 AM.

Controversial media personality Charlie LeDuff began airing with 910AM Superstation (WFDF) on Monday, October 22, broadcasting from 4 to 5 p.m. His new show No BS News Hour will air every Monday in the 4-5 p.m. time slot.

WAY Media in Colorado Springs announced that evening host Justin Paul will be departing WAY-FM on November 9 after serving the ministry for 7 years.

iHeartMedia Minneapolis’ 101.3 KDWB and morning host Dave Ryan have signed a new multi-year agreement that also includes co-hosts Steve-O and Falen. Ryan celebrated his 25th Anniversary as KDWB morning host in June, first debuting on KDWB in 1993.

Miguel “Mijo” Irizarry has been named to the role of Program Director at Power 96 (WPOW-FM) in Miami. Mijo will also host the station’s midday timeslot, weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. He previously hosted the station’s evening drive.

NASH FM 103.3 (Nashville) is adding Tyler Reese as Assistant Program Director and midday host (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), as well as Kelly Bradshaw-Brock as host for afternoon drive (3 p.m.-7 p.m.).

Entercom and 93.3 Planet Rocks (WTPT-FM) in Greenville, announced Monday a partnership with Thomas Creek Brewery, Greenville’s oldest family-owned brewery, to create The Rise Guys P1 Pilsner inspired by the station’s top-rated morning show The Rise Guys.