People in the News

The Portland station (KWEE) is bringing in Promotion Director StarChile, On-Air Talent Sara G., and Producer/Mixer DJ Heat. StarChile is a prominent figure on the Portland Hip Hop scene and joins KWEE after a stint with KXJM. Sarah Gilmore is a master socialite of the Portland scene and was Miss Black Oregon 2015. DJ Heat has spent the last six years with WBLK.

Philips New Chief Revenue Officer for CBS Radio Bob Philips assumes this newly created leadership position, effective immediately. Philips will be responsible for leading all aspects of revenue generation for the company at the corporate, regional, and local levels. He will be based in New York and report to CBS RADIO’s President, Andre Fernandez.

Rob Johnson is the new midday host on WOCQ (OC104). Johnson makes the move to Delmarva, MD, after spending seven years doing afternoon drive on WJKS/KISS 101.7 in Philadelphia. He began his career in radio in WQBT in Savannah, GA.

The Denver Post reports that Paul MacGregor, who spent 30 years on Denver radio as "Mr Fix-It" on KOA and other stations, died on November 4 at age 75. His show, giving advice to listeners on home repair and maintenance, was at one time heard on more than 75 stations nationwide.

The New York State Broadcasters Association recently elected its new officers and board of directors in New York City. Galaxy Communications CEO Ed Levine was elected chairman of the board. He replaces V.P. and GM of Quincy Broadcasting’s WBNG-TV in Binghamton, Bob Krummenacker.

Starting November 14, The Dave Ramsey Show will be heard on channel 145 on SiriusXM. The personal money management guru's show will run Monday through Friday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. ET.

Y100 Miami announced Thursday that Franco “Frankie P” Pagliaro will be their new nighttime host effective Monday, November 14. Pagliaro’s shift will be Monday through Friday 6-10 p.m. He will report to Alex Tear, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Miami.

Dominic “Zakk” Zaccagnini in now the PD for Classic Rocker 107.7 The Bone/KSAN-FM. He was previously APD/Music Director, a position he held since July, 2015. He'll continue to host PM Drive.

The former ESPN NBA Analyst is now with FOX Sports Radio. Chris Broussard will make frequent appearances across the 24-7 sports radio network as a guest and contributor, and he'll launch the first of two weekend programs this Saturday. Co-hosted by FSR personality Brian Noe, the duo will broadcast from 5 to 8 p.m. PT on 200 stations nationwide.

ESPN play-by-play man Brent Musburger was honored by WFUV 90.7 FM at “On the Record: A Celebration of Achievement in News and Sports Broadcasting” at the Fordham University School of Law on November 9.