People in the News

Salem Media Group’s afternoon host on Upstate South Carolina's 94.5 WGTK The Answer, Joey Hudson, received the Media Person of the Year award from the Southeastern Crime Stoppers Association at their annual conference held in Atlanta.

Audacy Chicago has announced the appointment of Doug Levy as its new General Sales Manager. Levy makes his move after leading both television and radio divisions as President and General Manager of TelevisaUnivision Chicago. He started his career at Katz Media.

KBPI Denver morning man Willie B (Steven Meade) lost his home to a fire Sunday night. He told the ABC affiliate in Denver he believes the fire was started by an electrical wire. In minutes his memories were gone. Meade's family escaped the fire unharmed.

CBS News Radio has launched CBS News On the Hour With Jeff Glor, a daily newscast featuring the world’s top stories. The weekday newscast is now available at 5:00 PM, ET to all CBS News Radio affiliates.

Lou Kastler is joining Muzzy Broadcasting as Vice President & Market Manager for its radio stations in Central Wisconsin. Kastler, a seasoned expert in marketing, business development, and media, is set to take on his new role starting October 30.

After more than a dozen year hiatus, Rick & Carly are returning to Boise radio. KSRV (96.1 BOB FM), Boise is bringing the duo back to host mornings starting November 30.

UK audio imaging professional Sam Wickens, Audio Production Assistant for Capital FM in London, captured the title of World’s Best Imager on Friday, May 4, 2018, winning the 7th Annual Iron Imager competition.

Mitch Mahan has been appointed as the new Operations Manager for Saga Communications' Jonesboro Radio Group, succeeding Rob West. West is moving on to co-host mornings at Saga's Beaver 100.3 (WVVR) in Clarksville, TN.

With nearly 34 years on the air at the Brighter Media Group Baltimore/Washington, D.C. station, Dave Paul will be retiring. December 23 will be his final daily broadcast.

Amy Griesheimer has been named Area President for iHeartMedia's Denver Region. iHeart's Denver region includes 29 stations in Fort Collins; Colorado Springs; Ogallala, Nebraska; and Cheyenne, Wyoming, which will now fall under Griesheimer's supervision. Griesheimer was with Entercom until last October.