People in the News

WLS in Chicago will move more conservative come January 1. The husband-wife team of Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano, who host middays, will be replaced by the syndicated Chris Plante Show (9-11), and Rush Limbaugh will be broadcast live (11-2 Chicago time). One year ago, Sirott and Murciano replaced Jonathon Brandmeier.

iHeartMedia’s New Alternative station in the Motor City will debut The Woody Show on January 3. Senior VP of Programming Tony Travatto says, “The show is real and funny and we think it’s a perfect fit for ALT 106.7.

According to Media Moves, José Villafañe is leaving his post as President of Entravision Communication National Sales, a role he has held since 2015. Villafañe joined Entravision in 2010 as SVP of National Sales and was promoted to EVP of Sales in 2014, before moving up to President of National Sales.

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.