Cumulus Fires Jeff Styles
This is a follow-up to a story we've been keeping an eye on since June when WGOW Chattanooga morning man Jeff Styles was arrested in a road rage incident. The station released this short statement on Monday: "The company has concluded its internal investigation of the situation and has decided to end our relationship with Jeff Styles.”
A Promotion For Rush
Russell Rush has been promoted from APD to PD for iHeartMedia's Mix 96.1 in San Antonio. He keeps his midday shift on the station. Rush has been with iHeartMedia since 2005. He also hosts a weekly public affairs show that airs on all seven iHeart stations in San Antonio.
Carls Retiring From 840 WHAS Louisville
iHeartMedia Louisville announced Thursday that, after 18 years with NewsRadio 840 WHAS, Program Director Kelly Carls, will retire in August. Carls joined WHAS in April of 1998 as the Program Director.
Former TE Kyle Rudolph Joins FOX Sports Radio Weekends
FOX Sports Radio is bolstering its weekend roster with the inclusion of two-time Pro Bowler and 12-year NFL Tight End Kyle Rudolph. Joining FSR weekend host Mark Willard, Rudolph will co-host FOX Football Sunday starting September 10.
Adams Radio Recruits Johnson For WOCQ Middays
Rob Johnson is the new midday host on WOCQ (OC104). Johnson makes the move to Delmarva, MD, after spending seven years doing afternoon drive on WJKS/KISS 101.7 in Philadelphia. He began his career in radio in WQBT in Savannah, GA.
GBH News Adds Executive Producer
GBH News has named Jamie Bologna executive producer of Boston Public Radio. Bologna joins GBH from WBUR, where he was the senior producer and studio director of Radio Boston.
It’s Official: Brown Joins Harvey
As Radio Ink reported back on March 22, J. Anthony Brown is joining The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Premiere makes the official announcement today, the day Brown began with Harvey. Brown was a member of The Tom Joyner Morning Show for more than 20 years.
Dwight Douglas Retiring At The End Of 2016
Douglas has been at RCS for 16-years and will retire on December 31, 2016. When asked what he will do in retirement, Douglas said, “Write books without an alarm clock.” His latest book If God Could Talk is available on Amazon.com.
Audacy Elevates Drew Anderssen To News/Talk VP
Audacy has elevated Drew Anderssen to News/Talk Format Vice President, filling the role left by Tim Wenger, who became Market Manager of Audacy Buffalo in July. Anderssen will sustain his responsibilities as Brand Manager of KRLD in Dallas.
Southern Illinois University Finds Radio Voice In Luke Martin
Southern Illinois University and LEARFIELD/Saluki Sports Properties have announced Luke Martin as their newly appointed Director of Broadcasting and radio caller for Saluki athletics. Martin assumes his new role on July 24, succeeding Saluki Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Reis.
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