Hubbard Nabs Numme For Seattle Rocker
Dave Numme will program KVRQ for Hubbard in Seattle. The station flipped its Modern Music format to Rock back in March and launched with 12,000 songs in a row.
Bowen to Receive President’s Award
On Tuesday, the Country Radio Broadcasters announced Carole Bowen will receive the 2016 President’s Award. Bowen has been a CRB Board member for 15 years. During that time, she was a member of the board’s Executive Committee, holding an officer position as longtime secretary for the organization.
Gentry To Run Louisville For Alpha
Bill Gentry will take over running Alpha's Louisville market, which includes WDJX-FM, WGHL-FM, WGZB-FM, WMJM-FM, and WXMA-FM. Most recently, the 30-year radio vet was a Regional Market President for Clear Channel/iHeart. He's from Kentucky and has lived in Louisville for many years.
Texas Morning Man Facing Serious Charges
According to The Tyler Morning Telegraph, Waller Broadcasting's KLJT-KFRO morning man, Patrick "Brain" Aguirre has been arrested on drug and organized crimes charges.
Twin Cities Radio Personality Ron Rosenbaum Dies
Rosenbaum died Sunday at his St. Paul home, due to complications from cancer. Rosenbaum, who was also an attorney, was a regular on The Dan Barreiro Show. He also hosted the Holding Court radio show from 1998 to 2006.
Q102 Hosts Freska And Vidal Move To New Slots
Entercom San Francisco says Q102 mid-day host Freska will be making a move to the afternoon drive slot on 96.5 KOIT, while part-time Q102 weekend host, Billy Vidal, will move to mid-days. Freska will replace KOIT’s departing afternoon host Brent Carey.
Dimick Unretires And Joins Cumulus
Cumulus has hired 35-year radio vet John Dimick as VP of Programming Operations. Dimick officially joins Cumulus June 1 and reports to Senior VP of Content and Programming Mike McVay. Before retiring, Dimick was Senior VP of Programming and Operations for Lincoln Financial Media.
Cumulus Morning Man Arrested
ABC 8 has the details about 43-year old Amos Ayers, known on the air Ron James on Wild 102.9 in Reno. Police arrested Ayers Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulted an 18-year-old who had been drinking in 2015
President Bush Joins Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey hosted one of his EntreLeadership Summits recently in Dallas. The event featured a lineup of well-known speakers such as Seth Godin, Jim Collins, Pat Lencioni, Dr. Henry Cloud, Chris Hogan, and Christy Wright. Ramsey was also joined on stage by special guest, former President George W. Bush. The event provides attendees with knowledge on leadership, building company culture, communication, work/life balance, and organizational health.
Schneekloth Named GSM At MAGIC 106.7 In Boston
Greater Media's WMJX in Boston has a new General Sales Manager. Brian Schneekloth, who spent 12 years as the VP and Manager of the Katz Radio Group, replaces Tina Murley who was promoted to DOS at Greater Media Boston.
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