Birmingham Radio Personality and Station Founder Killed in Crash
A well-known voice in Central Alabama’s Spanish-language radio community has died following a rural traffic accident. Alejandro “El Potrillo” Castillo Andrade was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash. He was 34.
Local Radio Networks EVP Pat Crocker Dead at 63
Local Radio Networks is mourning the sudden death of Executive Vice President Pat Crocker. Over his four-decade career, Crocker made significant contributions to syndication, affiliate development, and the expansion of network radio’s footprint.
RRC Expands Team With New Hires As Veteran Staff Step Down
The Radio Research Consortium is welcoming two new team members this spring while preparing for the upcoming retirement of two longtime employees. David Ginsburg and Patricia Moynihan have been appointed to newly created roles.
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.
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