People in the News

iHeartMedia Denver has hired Marty Lenz as new morning co-host for KOA NewsRadio. Colorado’s Morning News with April Zesbaugh & Marty Lenz will air weekdays from 5 until 10 a.m. MT as of January 8. Lenz replaces Steffan Tubbs, who was let go in August after a domestic violence charge.

Entercom and the Chicago Cubs have announced that Chicago’s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will remain the home of radio color analyst Ron Coomer through a multiyear contract extension. Coomer will continue working alongside play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes. Coomer first joined the Cubs Radio Network in 2013, succeeding Keith Moreland on WGN 720.

iHeartMedia’s ALT 107.3, “Wichita’s Alternative Rock,” announced today the debut of The Woody Show, effective immediately. The top-rated morning show will broadcast Monday through Saturday from 6-10 a.m. CT.

WABC New York host Rita Cosby was in attendance at The White House Media Christmas Party last week. Following his remarks President Trump spotted Cosby and shared a few private words. The two have known each other for quite some time.

Beasley Media Group took over the Park Central Hotel in midtown Manhattan near Times Square Thursday, December 7th to host the company’s big client Holiday Soiree! The evening included special performances by SEAL and Brothers Osborne. (L- R Bruce Beasley, SEAL, Caroline Beasley and Brian Beasley)

Univision has named Dominic Fails senior vice president of Local Media Sales overseeing sales for all of radio. Fails first joined UCI in 2014 as VP and D.O.S. for Univision Chicago. Before joining UCI, he held sales management positions at Journal Broadcast Group, NBC Universal, and Viacom, among others.

Z107.7, “St. Louis’ #1 Hit Music Station,” has announced the debut of St. Louis’ Most Hit Music in the Morning with Jordan, beginning Monday, December 11. The show will broadcast weekdays from 5-10 a.m. and will be hosted by local radio veteran Jordan.

Jack Swart has joined the team at River Radio (Max Media) in Cape Girardeau, MO, as GSM/DOS. He has left Community Broadcasters in Sumter and Orangeburg, SC. Swart is now also closer to family back in the Midwest. The River Radio group includes several legendary stations.

Claudia Menegus has been promoted to Market Manager for Entercom in Orlando. Menegus will oversee WQMP FM, WOCL-FM, and WOMX-FM. Menegus previously served as VP/DOS for CBS Radio. She replaces Steve Carver.

Nichole Hartman assumes the Market Manager role with Entercom Chattanooga, overseeing WKXJ-FM,  WLND-FM, WRXR-FM, and WUSY-FM. Hartman previously served as GSM for Cox in Jacksonville. She was a GSM at Entercom Greenville from 2007-2013 prior to joining CMG.