People in the News

Chris “Fish” Shatek has returned to BUZ’N 102.9 (KMNB-FM) in Minneapolis. Shatek was named Creative Imaging Director and host of midday drive (10 a.m.–2 p.m. CT) effective August 1. He was most recently at sister station Kiss Country 99.9 (WKIS-FM) in Miami

One of Radio Ink’s “Most Influential Women In Radio,” the most listened-to woman on American radio, and a voice known to millions, Delilah, has a new book, One Heart At A Time, coming out October 16 from Rosetta Books.

Chairman Ajit Pai has appointed ShootingStar Broadcasting President Diane Sutter Chair of the FCC's Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment. Pai said Sutter is well known in the broadcast industry for her thought leadership on a range of issues pertaining to financing, ownership, and management training.

Debbi Calton is celebrating her 25th year on the midday shift (9a-2p) at Philadelphia’s Classic Rock station, 102.9 WMGK-FM. The station will mark the special occasion on Friday, August 17 with a live broadcast with Andre Gardner.

Bones hosts The Bobby Bones Morning Show and Country Top 30 for iHeart through Premiere. He'll continue with those two shows as well as his podcast BobbyCast. As part of the agreement, Bones will become VP/Creative Director of iHeartCountry and will work with iHeart on a variety of joint ventures and new programming initiatives.

Salem Media Group has brought in Southern Gospel on-air personality Rodney Baucom to be the new host as the Singing News Radio Network expands its weekly Top 10 countdown show to a Top 20 Countdown. Baucom replaces Jeff Steele, the three-year host of the current program.

Megan Stone has been named co-host of WEBE 108 Connecticut’s WEBE Wake Up Morning Show with Jay Michaels. The popular morning radio show serves radio listeners in Fairfield and New Haven counties and airs weekdays 5:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Operations Manager “Boomer,” said, “In seeking the next leader for WYRG I had the opportunity to speak with several skilled programmers from around the country, most with career credentials that would certainly be suitable for the role of program director. However, I kept coming back to Sid’s positive attitude and seemingly relentless drive and determination to succeed in this situation..."

Toshamakia Acevedo has been appointed to the role of Music Director for KS 107.5 (KQKS-FM) in Denver, effective July 30. Acevedo will also host the station’s afternoon drive, 3:00 p.m–7:00 p.m. MT. Acevedo was previously an on-air personality for sister station 102 Jamz (WJMH-FM) in Greensboro, NC.

Toni-Marie has been named Assistant Program Director for 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ-FM) in Portland. She will also host the midday drive from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT. Prior to joining Entercom, Toni-Marie worked for Buck Owens Production Company.