Alpha Names Nine Format Captains
Alpha Media Executive VP of Content Scott Mahalick said, “We are always proud to promote from within Alpha. Our Format Captains have been carefully selected based on their experience, format expertise, reliability, and performance. I look forward to seeing great success happen from this collaboration.” Here are the nine broadcasters Alpha has now given a ton more responsibility...
Alpha Gets Matthews For Dayton Cluster
Alpha Media, Dayton, has named Bo Matthews Operations Manager of the cluster and Content Director of 92.9 Jack FM and 101.5 Hank FM. Most recently, Matthews held the position of SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia in Cincinnati.
Kay & Banks Delivering Afternoon News For KXL
FM News 101 KXL/Portland has named Lucinda Kay and Cooper Banks co-hosts for the Afternoon News program, which airs Monday–Friday 4 p.m.-7 p.m. "I am extremely excited to work each day with Cooper and Lucinda. They have the talent that will take KXL to a new level in p.m. drive,” commented Alpha Media Portland Content Director Bruce Collins.
Henderson Hanging Up His Jersey
Jim Henderson “The Voice of the Saints” announced his retirement from WWL in New Orleans, Thursday. Chris Wegmann, SVP & Market Manager at Entercom New Orleans, said, “Jim has been a beloved member of our team at WWL in New Orleans for many years. He made a very complex job look easy and raised the bar for sportscasters everywhere."
MacKay’s Shows Renewed Through 2020
JVC Media has extended the contract of daytime syndicated talker Frank MacKay’s shows Breaking it Down and 52 Players for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons in two markets, West Palm Beach and Long Island. MacKay’s career in public relations, entertainment, and politics spans four decades.
Carr Heads North To Cleveland
Jason Carr has been named Program Director for ALT 99.1 FM, “Cleveland’s New Rock Alternative,” and APD for 100.7 WMMS, “Cleveland’s Rock Station,” effective February 12. He will report to Keith Abrams, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s North Ohio Region and PD for 100.7 WMMS.
Silverfish Promotes Two
Silverfish Media has announced the promotion of Patrick Thomas from Director of Programming to President, and Jessica Humphreville ("Carsen") to Director of Programming. Both Thomas and Humphreville will continue in their current on-air roles.
Napa Radio Vet Honored By Chamber Of Commerce
KVON/KVYN (Napa, CA) radio veteran Ira C. Smith has been named the 2017 Ambassador of the Year by the Napa Chamber of Commerce. During the North Bay fires, KVON and Smith formed a “lifeline” for many Napa County residents.
Cody Alan Takes To The Air In Denver
106.7 The Bull, “Colorado’s New Country” station, has debuted CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan. The popular country music program will broadcast Monday through Sunday from midnight to 5 a.m. MST.
Buchman Staying With iHeart San Diego
iHeartMedia's KGB-FM in San Diego has announced the extension of their relationship with morning show host Bob Buchman. Market President Melissa Forrest tells Radio Ink, “Bob is a proven market performer and we look forward to many more years of top ratings in a very competitive San Diego Market." The length of Buchman's new deal was not disclosed.
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