Derek Hunter Out At WBAL
General Manager Cary Pahigian confirms to Radio Ink that the Conservative talker is no longer with the Baltimore news station. No reason was given and a replacement will be announced shortly. Hunter hosted afternoons for the past 4 1/2 years. He also writes a column for Townhall.com
Lazer Media to Expand Revenue with New Executive
Lazer Media, a Spanish-language broadcaster with more than 40 stations in California and Nevada, has made a new addition to its executive team.
Wolfman Jack Joins The Talent Farm
Wolfman Jack Entertainment and Talent Farm are re-launching programs from one of the greatest DJ's of all time. Listeners will be able to enjoy Wolfman shows that have not been heard in decades.
Saga Gets a New GM For Charelston
Paul O’Malley has been hired as the new GM for Saga's Charleston (South Carolina) cluster of 6 stations. O’Malley is a 27+ year radio veteran, most recently serving as SVP at Westwood One. He also served as Regional President for Citadel (2003-2008).
Tampa’s Jack Harris Getting His Farewell With Salem
Tampa Bay's Jack Harris, who was let go from iHeartMedia’s NewsRadio 970 WFLA in March is getting the farewell he wanted. Salem Media Group Tampa's is planned a tribute for "Wacky Jack."
WBAL Launches New Morning Show
Clarence M. Mitchell IV, known to audiences as C4, and Bryan Nehman have been paired for a new morning show on WBAL NewsRadio 1090/FM 101.5. The pair of Baltimore radio vets hosted separate shows on the Hearst station.
New Legal Show For WGN
WGN Radio will change its Sunday programming lineup this Sunday (Jan. 21) and debut The Karen Conti Show, hosted by Chicago attorney Karen Conti from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Conti has been a practicing lawyer in Chicago for over 30 years
Christen Limon Grows Position At iHeart Los Angeles
iHeartMedia Los Angeles night host Christen Limon is stepping up into an expanded role at ALT 98.7 KYSR. Effective May 1, Limon will also serve as KYSR's music coordinator. Limon, a LA native, began her radio career in 2011 as a phone operator, moving into production and on-air.
WPYO Creates New Morning Team
Power 95.3 (WPYO-FM, Orlando) has pulled their afternoon and evening personalities together for a new morning show. Danie & Kevin Mornings on Power 95.3 debuts July 27.
Sarah Whitesell Lands Key Media Role At FCC
Whitesell has been appointed the Commission’s Deputy Chief of the Media Bureau. She returns to the Media Bureau from the non-profit sector where she headed the Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women. She previously held several different roles at the FCC.