ODU Welcomes Wolff and Deberry To The Radio Booth
Old Dominion University Athletics has welcomed two familiar faces as radio color analysts for the men's and women's basketball: Dennis Wolff and Shonda Deberry. Wolff comes with years of coaching experience and Deberry is a former ODU player.
Rhonda Gerrard To Lead iHeart’s Expansive Nebraska-Iowa Area
iHeartMedia has appointed Rhonda Gerrard as the new President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area. This region includes more than 35 stations and accompanying digital assets in markets including Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City.
MacKay’s Shows Renewed Through 2020
JVC Media has extended the contract of daytime syndicated talker Frank MacKay’s shows Breaking it Down and 52 Players for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons in two markets, West Palm Beach and Long Island. MacKay’s career in public relations, entertainment, and politics spans four decades.
WCCO Names Brad Lane Brand Manager
Lane replaces John Hanson at WCCO in Minneapolis. He joins Audacy after serving as Director of Content for Good Karma in Milwaukee for the past two years. Lane also worked at Hubbard’s KSTP for 20 years as a host, producer, creative director and PD.
Jason Lewis Writing And Radio
Former Minnesota Congressman Jason Lewis, former fill-in for the late Rush Limbaugh, is back on the air these days. He has been guest hosting in the Twin Cities, Charlotte and Sacramento. He's also talking about his new book, "Party Animal, The Truth About President Trump, Power Politics & the Partisan Press".
Gadea To Program iHeart’s La Preciosa Network
iHeartMedia announced Wednesday that Jose Gadea has been named PD for La Preciosa Network, which includes affiliates in Sioux City, Salinas/Monterey, Bakersfield, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and San Antonio.
Radio One Promotes Willz in Cleveland
Matty Willz has been promoted to middays at WENZ-FM Z107.9. Willz replaces DJ Angel Baby who remains with Radio One in a new role. Willz will continue to produce The Morning Hustle on Z107.9.
WWCD’s Brian Phillips Returns To Columbus Radio With Rewind
After the abrupt and heated end of Columbus' WWCD, the Alternative station's former morning man Brian Phillips has found a new radio home. He has joined Saga Communications' Cbus Media Group at Rewind 103.5 (WNND) for mornings.
Adams Radio Hands Out 2018 Awards
Adams Radio celebrated its 2018 successes with several awards at its annual managers conference. Here's the list of those recognized for outstanding efforts.
Riedel Brings Broadway To New Radio Show
Multi-media personality Michael Riedel will join Emmy-winning broadcaster Len Berman as the co-host of the 710 WOR/New York morning show, effective Monday, March 5. Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning will broadcast weekdays, 6-10 a.m.