Connoisseur Unifies Connecticut and Long Island Sales Leadership
Connoisseur Media continues to restructure its heritage properties in Connecticut and Long Island after completing its acquisition of Alpha Media. The latest round of changes consolidates sales leadership, following changes and additions to programming.
Colorado Public Radio’s Morning Edition Voice Retires
Colorado Public Radio's Morning Edition host Mike Lamp has retired, ending a 44-year broadcast career in commercial and public radio and television. Starting in Country radio doing overnights in Flagstaff, he would move to KNAU before joining CPR in spring 2000.
‘Beyond the Beltway’ Creator Bruce DuMont Dead At 81
Bruce DuMont, known as the host of Beyond the Beltway and founder of Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications, has died. DuMont’s career spanned talk and investigative radio at WGN-AM, WLTD, and WBEZ, and award-winning television work.
Thomas Evans To Lead NPR Newsroom as Editor-in-Chief
In July, Edith Chapin announced she would be stepping down from her role as Editor-in-Chief for NPR after more than a decade of guiding the organization's newsroom. Now the public broadcaster has revealed her replacement and a new Chief of Staff.
Connoisseur Elects Format Captains Across Its New Portfolio
Following the promotion of Keith Dakin to SVP of Programming, Connoisseur Media has named new format coordinators. As the broadcaster updates its structure, it is also assigning additional responsibilities to strengthen market operations.
New Programming Pillars for Pillar Media After Trio of Promotions
Pillar Media has announced three internal programming promotions. Skip Mahaffey has been named Creative Director, Rob Lewis moves up to Programming Operations Manager, and SLiM Rodriguez has been named Assistant Program Director at Denver's Star 101.5.
Telos Alliance Promotes Cam Eicher to EVP of Audio Production
Telos Alliance has promoted Cam Eicher to Executive Vice President of Audio Production, a newly established role at the company. He has led worldwide sales for Telos' seven brands since 2013, serving first as Executive Director before becoming SVP in 2021.
Brett Andrews Adds Morning Show on Madison’s 94.9 WOLX
Audacy Wisconsin has announced that Brett Andrews will add morning show duties at 94.9 WOLX (WOLX) in Madison. Andrews will continue serving as Brand Manager for the cluster's Mix 105.1 (WMHX) and Assistant Brand Manager for Milwaukee's WMYX and WXSS.
Emmis Crowns A New Market Manager For New York City
Emmis has named Victor Giacomelli market president to lead audience and revenue growth for La Exitosa 98.7 (WEPN) in New York. Giacomelli, who previously served as Emmis’ SVP of Revenue, rejoins the company after senior leadership roles at MediaCo and Corus Radio.
Catsimatidis Named 2025 New York Broadcaster of the Year
The New York State Broadcasters Association has named Red Apple Media CEO John Catsimatidis its 2025 Broadcaster of the Year. Catsimatidis will be honored at the Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon on October 22 at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan.
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