KQED’s Holly Kernan Heading East to Head Nashville Public Radio
Nashville Public Radio has appointed public media executive Holly Kernan as its next president and CEO. Beginning in August, Kernan will succeed outgoing President and CEO Steve Swenson, who announced his retirement in January after six years in charge.
Mason Moussette Heads Back to Seattle Radio
Mason Moussette is making a PNW radio homecoming, joining Audacy Seattle's Emma 94.1 (KSWD) for afternoons and Saturdays while also adding more West Coast shows for Audacy San Francisco's Alice 97.3 (KLLC).
A Former Voice Of Nashville’s Legendary WSM Dead At 73
Former announcer for the Grand Ole Opry and lifelong radio engineer Ted Klimkowski, better known as Ted Randall, passed away on May 11 at the age of 73 in Lebanon, TN. A Detroit native, Klimkowski began his radio career at the age of 15 at WMUZ, a Christian station in his hometown.
‘Donna & Steve’ Launches Weekday Syndication With Skyview
After launching as a weekend program earlier this year, is now making the jump to weekdays. Through national syndication partner Skyview Networks, the show has debuted as a weekday morning program on Mix 94.9 (WREW) in Cincinnati.
After 7 Mountains Exit, Lawrence Joins MacDonald Broadcasting
Last week, Radio Ink reported that Bob Lawrence would be departing 7 Mountains Media for a new, unknown position. That role has been revealed as Market Manager for MacDonald Broadcasting’s Saginaw-based cluster of radio and digital properties.
Townsquare Country Lead Doug Montgomery To Retire in July
Veteran Country radio programmer Doug Montgomery has announced his retirement after nearly five decades in the industry. He will officially step down from his role as Townsquare Media’s Vice President and Country Format Lead on July 31.
NPR Affiliate Michigan Public Expands Criminal Justice Coverage
Michigan Public has appointed Zena Issa as its new Criminal Justice Reporter, returning to the NPR affiliate after previously contributing to its newsroom, Stateside program, and digital platforms. Her first day in the new role was May 6.
Beloved Former Toledo Morning Host Passes Away On Birthday
Famed former Toledo radio personality Bob Kelly has died. Kelly, best known alongside Dennis Staples as the co-host of Kelly and Staples, passed away on his 84th birthday following a 14-year battle with Parkinson's.
From Memphis to Marfa: Anne Pitts Marozas to Lead In West Texas
Marfa Public Radio has appointed Anne Pitts Marozas as its new Executive Director. Marozas, who relocated to West Texas from Tennessee, most recently helped launch Memphis community radio station WYXR.
Hope Media Group Picks Pickett For Houston Programming Post
Hope Media Group has appointed Chris Pickett as Assistant Program Director and Music Director for Houston's 89.3 KSBJ. Pickett joins HMG after serving as Director of Content for Townsquare Media Boise from 2019 until April.
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