Tara Puckey To Lead RTDNA as CEO Dan Shelley Sets Retirement
After more than 25 years of leadership and advocacy within the Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA President and CEO Dan Shelley will retire at the end of 2025. RTDNA Executive Director Tara Puckey will succeed Shelley, effective January 1.
Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump Take Stakes In Salem Media Group
Salem Media Group has announced a multi-faceted agreement that brings Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump into the company as both stakeholders and strategic collaborators as the broadcaster grows its footprint in conservative media.
Jed The Fish, Early Voice Of LA Alt Rock Radio, Dead at 69
Jed "The Fish" Gould, the influential Los Angeles radio talent who helped shape the city’s alternative rock sound at KROQ, has died at 69. Known for his distinctive laughter, Gould spent more than three decades with KROQ as one of its most iconic voices.
Tulsa Radio’s Scooter Seagraves, of KAKC Fame, Passes Away
George B. "Scooter" Seagraves, a familiar and beloved voice to generations of Tulsa radio listeners, has died. He was 85. A native of Stuttgart, AR, Seagraves began his broadcasting career at just 19 years old while attending the University of Tulsa.
BIA Advisory Services Names New Forecasting VP As Ovadia Exits
BIA Advisory Services has named Senan Mele as Vice President of Forecasting and Data Analysis, succeeding Nicole Ovadia, who Radio Ink has learned has exited the company to pursue a new opportunity after three years in the role.
Bacall to Stay on ‘Today’s Christian Music’ Under New Ownership
Beth Bacall is staying on afternoons at the Today’s Christian Music network, following its sale to Christian FM Media. Bacall joined the network in April 2024 when it was still under Salem Media Group ownership.
Clemente and Felix Take Mañanas To The Max In Tampa Bay
Veteran station talent Tony Clemente and Valerie Felix have moved up mornings at Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 Maxima (WYUU) in Tampa Bay. Mañanas Máximas debuted on April 7.
Danyell Irby Leads Leadership Changes At Baltimore Public Media
Baltimore Public Media has named Danyell Irby as the public broadcaster's Chief of Content. Irby, who joined the organization in 2020 as Executive Director of News at WYPR, brings over 25 years of experience in public and commercial radio.
iHeart LA’s Jillian Escoto Adds Midday Role At STAR 101.3
Valentine In The Morning co-host Jillian Escoto is extending her on-air influence up the West Coast, as she takes over middays on iHeartMedia San Francisco’s STAR 101.3 (KIOI). She will simultaneously continue her morning role originating from 104.3 MYFM (KBIG).
CPB Names Merritt As COO; Sanchez to Lead Government Affairs
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has announced the promotion of Kathy Merritt to Chief Operating Officer and Debra Sanchez to EVP of Government and External Affairs and Acting Corporate Secretary.
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