CRS Announces Hire, Two Promotions
Country Radio Seminar has hired music industry veteran Jean Williams to fill the position of Director of Brand Marketing and Strategic Partnerships. She starts July 2. Previously, Williams served as the Regional Promotions and Marketing Director for Show Dog Records.
Corvino & Rich Ready For Their ESPN Bow
The Covino & Rich show, which first premiered on SiriusXM in 2005, made its debut on ESPN Radio, Saturday, at Noon. The program is co-hosted by Steve Covino and Rich Davis, and will now air Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-4 p.m. this summer, covering the hottest stories in sports.
Former Charleston Morning Man Found Dead
Richard "Box" Bachschmidt worked for 105.5 The Bridge in Charleston up until this past February. He was quoted in The Charleston Scene saying, "If the coaches don’t care enough to make their team look their best and play their best and win, then I’m going free agent."
96-7 KCAL-FM’s Kelli Cluque Moving On
After spending 20-plus years over several tours of duty on air at KCAL-FM (96-7 KCAL/Los Angeles), longtime APD/MD and midday personality Cluque has accepted the position of Operations Manager for Cal State San Bernardino's Coyote Radio station.
Le Batard, Stugotz Staying With ESPN
It’s official. Dan Le Batard and Jon “Stugotz" Weiner have signed long-term deals to continue as hosts of the popular daytime ESPN Radio Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, daily 10 a.m.–1 p.m. ET.
Jackson Delighted To Land At KFOG
Rock programming veteran Jacent Jackson is the new PD for San Francisco Rock station KFOG 104.5FM and 97.7FM. Jackson was previously Program Director for KITS-FM in San Francisco.
West Michigan Radio Legend “Uncle Buck” Passes
Cumulus Media has announced that the longtime on-air host of Grand Rapids’ heritage Classic Rock station 97 LAV-FM, Ed Buchanan, died Thursday in Grand Rapids. He was 69.
It’s Sommer Time For Entercom Portland
Gary Sommer has been named General Sales Manager for Entercom Portland, effective July 2. Sommer has over 20 years of experience in the media and marketing industry, and was formerly a Senior Account Manager at SagaCity Media, Inc. in Portland.
Mitchell Begins New Chapter In Long Career
Veteran broadcaster Bobby Mitchell is set to take a seat next to Stacy McKay as co-host of the Sunny 95 (WSNY/Columbus, OH) morning show. Mitchell’s resume includes stops at Detroit, Dallas, and Miami, and stations like WHYI-FM, KPLX-FM, and WOMC-FM.
Walo Dávila Assumes PD Role With TÚ 94.9
iHeartMedia Miami’s TÚ 94.9, Donde Viven Tus Hits, announced Thursday that Walo Dávila has been named Program Director, effective July 9. Dávila is a 20-plus-year radio veteran.
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