Welling To Make Cumulus Return As Michigan Market Manager
Cumulus Media has named Cody Welling as Regional Vice President and Market Manager for its Flint and Saginaw, MI, markets. Welling returns to Cumulus after previously serving as Market Manager for the company's Shreveport and Bossier City, LA, stations.
Shay All Day: Sharon Frank to Promoted to PD at Bay Area KMEL
iHeartMedia San Francisco has announced Sharon “Shay” Frank as the new Program Director of 106.1 KMEL. Frank, a Bay Area native, will continue hosting middays in addition to her new programming responsibilities.
Nik Carter Talks KLOS and His Big Move to Los Angeles
Longtime Rock radio talent Nik Carter is writing a new chapter as the new afternoon drive host on Los Angeles' 95.5 KLOS, starting Monday, February 3. Radio Ink talked one-on-one with Nik in an exclusive interview about his career and settling into the historic call letters.
General Motors Global CMO Shenan Reed to Lead IAB Board
The Interactive Advertising Bureau has named General Motors Global Chief Media Officer Shenan Reed as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Reed previously served as Vice Chair and has been a board member since December 2020. She succeeds John Halley.
‘The New Mix’ Has A New PD As Zann Fredlund Adds Dallas
Zann Fredlund is adding new Program Director duties for iHeartMedia, stepping in to oversee content for The New Mix 102.9 (KDMX) in Dallas. Fredlund will also continue to serve as PD for 96.7 Kiss FM (KHFI) in Austin.
MaxxKonnect Appointments Strengthen Engineering Teams
Triple Helix Technologies has announced a hire and a promotion for its MaxxKonnect & MK Technical division. Mike Hutchens has joined as Director of Technical Services, while Lindsey Lounsbury has been promoted to Regional Field Engineer.
Washington DC Evening Anchor Passes Away at 55
WTOP evening anchor Dimitri Sotis passed away suddenly at the age of 55. Hubbard Radio Washington, DC Market Manager Joel Oxley announced the news in an email sent to staff on Sunday. Sotis spent more than two decades with the station.
Rene Alegria Joins Nueva Network as Chief Innovation Officer
Nueva Network has appointed Rene Alegria as Chief Innovation Officer for the Hispanic-focused radio broadcaster. Previously serving as President and CEO of MundoNow, Alegria elevated the digital-first platform to prominence, earning 36 Emmy Awards in four years.
Vinnie Medugno Goes National with Red Apple Music Networks
Red Apple Music Networks is taking 77WABC's Vinnie Medugno Show into syndication. The one-hour Saturday show blends hits from the ’60s with select tracks from the ’50s and ’70s. In New York, his show leads off for fellow newly-syndicated host Cousin Brucie.
Travis Justice Leaves KXNO To Join Laid-Off Co-Host Online
After Ross Peterson was let go by iHeartMedia during the company's Q4 layoffs, Des Moines sports radio talent Travis Justice has left KXNO to reunite with his former morning co-host for The Rush, a new weekday streaming show on YouTube and social media.
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