New COO At Matrix Solutions
Media technology vet Julie Kapsch has been named by Matrix Solutions as Chief Operations Officer. She comes over to the Pittsburgh based CRM and sales intelligence, reporting and analytics firm from Xandr where she was an SVP.
Former KGO Host Missing
Ray Taliaferro who was reported missing in Kentucky last week still has not been found, according to The Mercury News. The 79-year old Taliaferro is from San Francisco and was visiting the area around Paducah.
Purdue Football Welcomes Mark Herrmann to the Broadcast Team
Purdue University has announced that College Football Hall of Famer Mark Herrmann will join the Boilermaker Sports Network as the new color analyst for Purdue football broadcasts. Herrmann will pair up with Voice of the Boilermakers, Tim Newton.
WABC Adds new Weekend Show
Red Apple's WABC in New York City is launching a new variety entertainment show with Constantine Maroulis. The Constantine Maroulis Show - Cuz Saturday Night Rocks! will air Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m., beginning this Saturday. Maroulis will also join the station as an entertainment reporter.
Diaz Wins Mexican Broadcasting Honor
Oswaldo Diaz has been recognized at the 2018 National Voice Award ceremony in Mexico City, hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters of Mexico. The black-tie event honors the best Latino broadcasting voices from across Mexico.
Gideon Dean Goes Pro At Williamsburg’s Cannon Country 107.9
After flipping formats in March, Davis Media's Cannon Country 107.9 (WBQK) has found its first local air talent in Gideon Dean. Dean will voice evenings on the Williamsburg, VA, signal and serve as the station's Communications Director.
Promotion For Yip in South Florida
iHeartMedia has promoted Tony Yip to Senior Vice President of Sales for Miami/Fort Lauderdale from Vice President of Sales. Yip has also worked for Cox Media Group and Beasley in Miami. Yip replaces Shari Gonzalez who was recently promoted to Market President.
Penate Feeling The Power In Miami
Jessie Penate (aka DJ JPS) has been appointed to the roles of night drive host and Music Director for Power 96 (WPOW-FM) in Miami.
Monique Jordan Takes Over Memphis Middays at 103.5 WRBO
Monique Jordan has moved to Memphis to be the midday host for Cumulus Media's 103.5 WRBO. Jordan makes the step up from Cumulus' Birmingham, AL, cluster, where she was Promotions Director and on-air talent at Hot 107.7 (WUHT).
Walt Ferber’s Final Season
WITZ-FMin Jasper, Indiana will be saying good-bye to High School sports broadcaster Walt Ferber. He will retire at the end of the upcoming school year.
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