After A Half Decade, Kevin Ryder Returns to LA’s KROQ
Los Angeles’ KROQ is bringing Radio Hall of Fame inductee Kevin Ryder back to its airwaves to host weekday afternoons. His return to the station comes after a three-year run in afternoons at Meruelo Media's KLOS, which concluded earlier this year.
Brad Gerstner Exits iHeart Board, Robert Millard Nominated
iHeartMedia Board Member Brad Gerstner will conclude his service on the company’s Board of Directors, per a new filing with the SEC. Gerstner, who is the founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, has served on the board since 2019.
Stocker Takes Over as iHeart Nebraska-Iowa Area President
iHeartMedia has appointed Jennifer Stocker as Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa operations, which includes more than 35 stations across Omaha, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Ogallala, and Cedar Rapids.
iHeartMedia Debuts Nightly Alternative Show With Alex Mac
iHeartMedia is focusing in on new music discovery with the launch of a new nightly specialty program, iHeartRadio Emerging ALT, across the broadcaster's network of Alternative stations. Washington DC’s DC101 personality Alex Mac will host.
Audacy Promotes Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts
Audacy has promoted Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts, expanding her role to lead content, partnerships, and marketing across the company’s portfolio. She fills the position vacated by Jenna Weiss-Berman, who joined Paper Kite Productions in February.
Alisha ‘Lisha B’ Brown Joins Detroit’s ‘Bounce Morning Roll Out’
Beasley Media Group Detroit has announced a new addition to 105.1 The Bounce's weekday morning lineup. Beginning Monday, April 7, Alisha “Lisha B” Brown will join Program Director Clay Church as co-host of the Bounce Morning Roll Out.
Mike Prendergast Joins Pillar Media to Support Denver’s ‘Star’
Christian broadcaster Pillar Media has tapped Mike Prendergast to assist with programming and promotions for STAR 101.5 (KPLZ) in Denver. Prendergast, the former Program Director at Salem Media Group's KLTY in Dallas, began consulting Pillar earlier this year.
Former Syndicated Conservative Radio Host Jim Quinn Passes
Longtime Pittsburgh radio personality Jim Quinn passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. Born in New Jersey, Quinn became a notable figure in both music and conservative talk radio, including stints in Philadelphia and New York City.
April Dobbs Serves Up ‘The Jazz Cafe’ to Atlanta Radio
Davis Broadcasting of Atlanta’s Smooth Jazz 101.1/100.1 (WJZA) is adding radio, television, and sports media personality April Dobbs to its lineup. The Jazz Cafe with April Dobbs now airs weekdays and Saturdays in the midday slot.
Kira Kathleen Adds APD Stripes With Move To Columbia’s Y107
Zimmer Communications has announced the addition of Kira Kathleen to its on-air and programming staff in Columbia, MO. Kathleen will serve as Y107 (KTXY) Assistant Program Director and afternoon drive host. She will also take evenings on Clear99 (KCLR).
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