Andy Bloom Joins Entercom Minneapolis
Bloom is the new Operations Manager and will have oversight of 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM), BUZ’N @ 102.9 (KMNB-FM) and 104.1 JACK FM (KZJK-FM). Bloom served as Operations Manager for CBS Radio Philadelphia from 2007 to 2016.
Researcher Ivey Joins Edison
Longtime radio research executive Laura Ivey has joined Edison Research. Ivey, who has had a variety of roles at Arbitron and Nielsen dating back to 1996, most recently was Account Director for the Southeast region for Nielsen’s radio ratings.
Sierra Automated Systems Honors HOF Inductee Duran
In honor of famed host Elvis Duran being inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on April 9, Sierra Automated Systems has presented the morning host with a gold "Hall of Fame Edition" iSL console.
Withers Named Illinois Broadcaster of The Year
The president of Illinois-based Withers Broadcasting and Dana Communications has been named Illinois Broadcasters Association’s 2018 IBA/Vincent T. Wasilewski Broadcaster of the Year.
Ed Plans To Make Chicagoans Morning Show Lovers
The Ed Lover Morning Show, has been launched on Chicago Throwback station 104.3 Jams (WBMX-FM). Industry veteran Ed Lover will host the station’s debut morning show along with lifelong Chicagoan Jennifer Farina, known as “Jen BT.”
Smith’s Show Landing In Houston
The Stephen A. Smith Show joins the lineup on SportsMap 94.1FM/Houston, Monday, April 9. The show will air each weekday from 1-3 p.m. CT. “H-town here I come. It’s a struggle to put into words how excited I am to have my show broadcasting in Houston," said Smith.
Vanderwilt New Chief At Colorado Public Radio
Stewart Vanderwilt has been named the new president of Colorado Public Radio. He succeeds Max Wycisk who retires on June 30. Vanderwilt has over three decades of experience leading public radio organizations.
Hartel Moved Up To EVP Position
Mike Hartel has been named Alpha Media’s EVP of the Mid-Atlantic Region. He will oversee Columbia, SC, Fredericksburg, VA, Hagerstown-Chambersburg, PA, Bluefield, WV, Dayton, OH, and Canton, OH.
SB Nation Gets A Little Straight Heat
SB Nation Radio has a new morning show in its stable. Straight Heat with Patrick Creighton will launch Monday, April 9. Creighton currently co-hosts Nate and Creight weekdays in Houston on one of Gow Media’s radio stations. He has been with Gow Media for the past four years.
New iHeart Market President In Colorado Springs
iHeartMedia Colorado Springs announced that Samantha Kumm has been named Market President. She will work closely with JoJo Turnbeaugh, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming, and Ryan Clune, Regional Senior Vice President of Sales.
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