Marino Gets Lots Of Air In Dallas
Jenn Marino has been named as on-air host for ALT 103.7 KVIL-FM in Dallas-Fort Worth. Marino will lead morning drive as well as all three prime dayparts. She was previously a co-host for Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx.
Meredith Frye Joins Forcht’s Forces As General Manager
Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital has announced the appointment of Meredith Frye as the new General Manager for its London, KY-based stations. Starting October 6, Frye will manage WWEL, WANV, and WFTG-AM, working alongside the existing staff.
USMN Adds Digital Services Specialist
RC Williams has joined the affiliate sales and marketing staff of United Stations Media Networks as a Digital Sales Specialist. Rakuten Japan, TuneIn, and Spreaker are among the companies Williams has worked for.
Dex Allen Services Announced.
We reported early this week that long-time broadcaster Dex Allen passed away over the weekend. Services for Allen will be held on Wednesday, May 23, at 11AM at the Village Church in Rancho Sante Fe, CA. Donations in Dex's memory can be made to: The Broadcasters Foundation and Veterans Organization Honor Flight.
Indianapolis Morning Radio Staple Jim Denny To Retire
After 35 years on-air, Jim Denny has announced he will retire from Cumulus Media's 95.5 WFMS in Indianapolis this December. Denny began his journey with WFMS in 1988 and later formed the Jim & Kevin Show with Kevin Freeman in 1996.
Booker Booked For Afternoons
Multimedia Personality Chris Booker will be the new afternoon drive host on ALT 98.7 (KYSR-FM) in LA. Booker comes over from WNYL-FM in NYC, where he most recently served as the afternoon drive host.
Sales Veteran Hill Joins Cumulus Chicago
Thirty-year Chicago radio sales executive Jeff Hill has been appointed VP Sales for Cumulus Media-Chicago. Hill will head sales for Alternative Rock station 101 WKQX-FM, Classic Hits station 94.7 WLS-FM, and Talk Radio station WLS 890 AM.
After ‘Late Late’ Stint Ends, James Corden Is In With SiriusXM
James Corden is making his inaugural venture into audio-exclusive formats with SiriusXM. Scheduled for an early 2024 premiere, This Life of Mine with James Corden aims to uncover the lesser-known aspects of public figures.
Event Coordinator For Legends Radio
Jennifer Cartwright has been hired as event coordinator and sales specialist for WLML-FM. The station is owned by West Palm Beach based Legends Broadcasting.
This Holiday’s Just Beginning
Megan Holiday is back at KITS-FM. Holiday will be the midday host of the Bay Area’s Alternative ALT 105.3, effective June 4. She was most recently the evening host of Entercom’s KROQ in Los Angeles.