People in the News

Donna Harrison becomes the company’s newest representative in its Affiliate Relations department. Harrison will specialize in the affiliate marketing efforts that assist stations in utilizing USRN’s services and offerings for the News and Talk formats. She has over 20 years as a marketing exec in the radio network industry.

Steven Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst, will take part in an executive Q&A during the 2017 NAB Show Opening, Monday, April 24, in Las Vegas. The interview will take place following NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith's "State of the Broadcast Industry" address. Swartz became president and CEO of Hearst in 2013.

Conservative talker Monica Crowley was to be part of President-elect Donald Trump's national security communications team. That all ended Monday when Crowley said she would not serve after she was accused of plagiarism by CNN and Politico. Crowley issued the following statement...

Kevin Ratliff, also known as “Bootleg Kev,” has been named the new night host on CBS Radio Phoenix’s LIVE 101.5. Ratliff’s previous experience includes holding on-air positions at KKFR in Phoenix, KVEG in Las Vegas and WLLD in Tampa.

That's what the Washington Examiner is reporting. The paper says the conservative talker may run for the Senate seat in Virginia to challenge Hillary Clinton's former running mate Tim Kaine.

KLOS-FM in Los Angeles and Cumulus are holding a Celebration of Life for the legendary Bob Coburn this Saturday. Coburn was the voice of the longtime syndicated rock program called Rockline and KLOS was his radio home since 1980. He died of lung cancer in December. The event will be held at the Malibu Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Beasley has promoted Debbie Mazella to Program Director at WMGQ-FM in Central New Jersey. Mazella started her career at WMGQ in 2007 and added APD duties a year later. She'll continue hosting the midday slot on the station. She becomes the first female PD in the station's history and replaces Jeff Rafter.

Redington is Director of Amazon Music and will speak on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at 9 a.m. He will discuss the innovative approach Amazon uses through their progressive services and consumer relations. Throughout his time at Amazon, Redington has overseen the launch of two Amazon Music streaming services—Amazon Music Unlimited in October 2016 and Prime Music in June 2014.

The Dave & Mahoney Morning Show returns to KXTE X107.5/Las Vegas beginning Monday, February 6, airing weekdays from 6 – 10 a.m. It can be heard on-air, online at www.x1075lasvegas.com, and through the Radio.com mobile app. Dave and Mahoney previously hosted mornings on CBS RADIO Houston’s Mix 96-5 (KHMX-FM).

Cumulus has promoted Matt Raback to Market Manager from VP of Sales in York-Lancaster-Reading, PA where Cumulus has a cluster of six stations. Raback replaces Ron Giovanniello, Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media Pennsylvania, who has been covering the York-Lancaster-Reading market for the past year as Market Manager, in addition to his RVP duties.