El Zol Duo Chepe & Patricia Recognized For Charity Work
Chepe and Patricia of local Spanish language station El Zol 107.9 were honored with the “Hispanic Radio Persons of the Year” award for their leadership in raising more than $570,000 for Children’s National Health System during the station’s 2017 radiothon.
Scott Robbins Makes “Impossible” Comeback
Robbins will have been in the industry for 40 years this May — and that in itself is a miracle. Two weeks after signing a syndication deal, Robbins suffered a heart attack. It was the first of three, necessitating five bypass surgeries.
Brickman Show Welcomes Millennial To The Team
Hannah Rae is the new producer and co-host of The Jim Brickman Show. A millennial raised on technology, she brings a youthful viewpoint to the on-air team of award-winning songwriter and best-selling solo pianist Brickman.
Slow Jams Spreading Fast
Sunday Night Slow Jams has expanded to 150 total affiliates worldwide. The 150th affiliate is KNEX-FM in Laredo, TX. The number one weekend radio show in America is available through three different formats: Rhythm/Urban, Top 40/Mainstream, and Throwback.
Finn Taking His Executive Talents To Vermont
West Virginia Public Broadcasting CEO and Executive Director Scott Finn will leave in May to become President and CEO of Vermont Public Radio. Finn has led WVPB for the past five years.
Rep. Greg Walden To Talk At NAB Show Opening
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) will discuss current legislation and its potential impact on the broadcast industry with NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith during the 2018 NAB Show Opening. The event will take place Monday, April 9 at 9:00 a.m.
Biddle To Progam WQDR Raleigh
Mike Biddle has been hired as Program Director of WQDR 94.7 FM in Raleigh, NC, replacing Lisa McKay, who passed away after a brief illness in January. Biddle started his career at WRVQ in Richmond, and joined WQDR in 2002.
Noory Inducted Into St. Louis Media HOF
Coast to Coast AM host George Noory was among 22 legendary news reporters, editors, photographers, broadcasters, filmmakers, and others inducted into the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame on March 17. The inductees were honored at a gala at the St. Louis City Center Hotel in downtown St. Louis.
Daniel Takes Afternoons In Charlotte
Jack Daniel has been named the new afternoon on-air personality on K 104.7 and 94.7 SMOKE (3-7 p.m.) in Charlotte. He will begin his new position on Monday, April 2. Daniel has been on the Charlotte airwaves since 1975.
Mason Joins KNUC/Seattle As Evening Host
Michael Kraig Mason has joined Country 98.9 (KNUC/Seattle) as evening personality. Mason got his start in radio in Portland, Oregon, at Z100 and most recently handled production and video for the nationally syndicated show Delilah.
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