Aspen Public Radio Elevates Halle Zander To News Director
Colorado's Aspen Public Radio has promoted journalist Halle Zander to News Director. Zander, who most recently hosted All Things Considered and has held nearly every editorial role at the station, will lead a team focused on partnerships that broaden local coverage.
BMG’s Loba to Be Honored at 2025 Country Radio Hall Induction
Country Radio Broadcasters has named BMG Americas President of Frontline Recordings Jon Loba as the recipient of the 2025 CRB President’s Award, recognizing his long-standing contributions to the Country Radio Seminar and to the advancement of the country format.
Woodward Promotes DeGroot to Oversee Six Wisconsin Signals
Woodward Communications has elevated B.J. DeGroot to Market Manager of its Northeast Wisconsin radio operations, expanding his leadership from brand oversight of WHBY-AM and 95.3/99.1 The Score (WSCO-AM) to managing all six stations in the region.
iHeartMedia Signs Five-Year Renewal with Johnjay & Rich
iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks have announced a renewed long-term agreement to continue The Johnjay & Rich Show, keeping the syndicated morning program based at 104.7 KISS-FM (KZZP) in Phoenix for at least five more years.
‘Kiki’ Rombyer Makes Full On-Air Debut for Michigan Afternoons
McKibbin Media Group has implemented new programming changes at its Jackson, MI stations, K105.3 (WKHM) and 95.9 The Power Cow (WIBM-AM), including a broadcast debut for a recent local high school graduate.
Charleston Radio Mourns Second Morning Host Loss in Six Months
For the second time since December, a Charleston-area morning host has died. TJ Phillips, co-host of the TJ & Jessica Morning Show on Saga Communications' 92.5 Kickin’ Country (WCKN), died June 8 at the age of 66, according to the station.
APM Selects Valerie Kahler as Next ‘Performance Today’ Host
American Public Media has announced that Valerie Kahler will become the new host of Performance Today, beginning in November. Kahler will succeed Fred Child, who will step down after a 25-year tenure with the nationally syndicated classical music program.
Okesson Takes Long Island as Connoisseur Repositions for Merger
As it prepares to finalize its acquisition of Alpha Media’s radio properties, Connoisseur Media has announced Senior Vice President and Connecticut Market Manager Kristin Okesson will add oversight of the company’s Long Island operations.
Ferrari Simmons Shifts Into New Gear as APD at Atlanta’s Beat
iHeartMedia Atlanta has promoted on-air personality Ferrari Simmons to Assistant Program Director at 96.1 The Beat (WRDG). Simmons currently hosts Rari at 2 in Afternoon Drive with co-host YouKnowBT. He also co-hosts The Baller Alert Show podcast.
Stephen A. Smith Returning to Daily Radio with New SiriusXM Deal
In an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, sports broadcaster and author Stephen A. Smith announced that he has inked a multi-year agreement that will see the ESPN commentator return to SiriusXM with two new shows debuting this September.
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