Former Syndicated Conservative Radio Host Jim Quinn Passes
Longtime Pittsburgh radio personality Jim Quinn passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. Born in New Jersey, Quinn became a notable figure in both music and conservative talk radio, including stints in Philadelphia and New York City.
April Dobbs Serves Up ‘The Jazz Cafe’ to Atlanta Radio
Davis Broadcasting of Atlanta’s Smooth Jazz 101.1/100.1 (WJZA) is adding radio, television, and sports media personality April Dobbs to its lineup. The Jazz Cafe with April Dobbs now airs weekdays and Saturdays in the midday slot.
Kira Kathleen Adds APD Stripes With Move To Columbia’s Y107
Zimmer Communications has announced the addition of Kira Kathleen to its on-air and programming staff in Columbia, MO. Kathleen will serve as Y107 (KTXY) Assistant Program Director and afternoon drive host. She will also take evenings on Clear99 (KCLR).
Tim Virgin Returns to St. Louis Radio at KSHE
KSHE 95 is welcoming Tim Virgin back to the St. Louis radio scene as its new afternoon host starting March 31. Virgin, who most recently held the Afternoon Drive slot at WLS-FM in Chicago, returns after previously working evenings at KPNT in the mid-1990s.
Alyssa Siebken Rises To APD Role at Omaha’s Power 106.9
NRG Media Omaha’s Power 106.9 (KOPW) has promoted afternoon host Alyssa Siebken to Assistant Program Director. Siebken, who started at the station six years ago, has steadily moved through on-air roles, including co-hosting Chef West and the Morning Scramble.
Regional President Doug Abernethy to Exit Audacy After 10 Years
Audacy Regional Vice President Doug Abernethy will exit the company on May 9, ending a decade-long tenure that included leadership roles in key markets. Radio Ink has confirmed Abernethy’s departure through an internal memo shared with Audacy staff.
Justin Franiak Takes Third-Shift With New National Country Show
Cumulus Media has launched a new nationally syndicated overnight Country radio show hosted by Justin Franiak. The Overnight Ride airs live from Nashville on 47 Cumulus-owned Country stations across the US from midnight to 5a.
After Two Decades, Bill Schulz Switches Radio Stations In Reno
After more than two decades hosting mornings on Reno Media Group's Alice 96.5 (KLCA), Reno radio host Bill Schulz is changing stations. As of March 27, Schulz and his co-host Jlynn have moved their show to sister station Sunny 106.9 (KRNO).
‘Hawkeye & Michelle’ Bring Egg Relief to Dallas Listeners
Responding to rising egg prices, Cumulus Media Dallas' New Country 96.3 (KSCS) and morning hosts Hawkeye and Michelle offered a week of egg-themed giveaways aimed at helping local listeners with grocery bills.
After Four Decades, Morgan Murphy Media CEO Retires
Morgan Murphy Media has its first new CEO in more than forty years as Elizabeth Murphy Burns has stepped down from the role. In her place, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Burns will take the helm, continuing a tradition of family leadership.
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