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Former HPR Exec Jose A. Fajardo Dies at 61

Jose A. Fajardo, an influential figure in public media, has passed away at age 61 due to complications from ALS, at his home in Honolulu. Fajardo, who served as the President and General Manager of Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) from 2016 to earlier this year, was renowned for his dynamic leadership through significant challenges, including a global pandemic and financial instability More

Howard Eskin Exits Audacy's SportsRadio 94WIP Philly

Howard Eskin

Veteran sports radio personality Howard Eskin is parting ways with SportsRadio 94WIP in Philadelphia after a notable 38-year tenure. Eskin, a pioneering voice, was instrumental in steering WIP into its current Sports/Talk format when he first graced the airwaves in 1986. He continued his influential presence More

Morning Changes at Townsquare Media in Utica-Rome

Dave Wheeler and Rachel Davis

Townsquare Media is making a series of changes to the morning shows at AC WLZW (Lite 98.7) and Country WFRG-FM (Big Frog 104.3) in Utica, NY. Dave Wheeler, who has been with Townsquare Utica since 2009 and has held several posts within the company, is set to return More

''Morning Bullpen'' Departs 100.3 The Bull in Houston

George Lindsey, Monica 'Mo' Lundsford and Erik

The "Morning Bullpen" at Audacy Country KILT-FM (100.3 The Bull) in Houston broadcast its final episode Friday, marking the end of its tenure at the station. The show's hosts, George Lindsey and Monica 'Mo' Lundsford, have been staples on the Houston airwaves since March, 2015. George Lindsey, who before More

Dean & Rog Exit Mornings At KGLK (The Eagle) in Houston

Dean and Rog

Dean Myers and Roger Beaty, known on-air as "Dean & Rog," have concluded their 15-year tenure hosting the morning show at Radio One Houston's Classic Rock KGLK (107.5 & 106.9 The Eagle). Their departure was effective immediately after their final broadcast on Wednesday, December 18. More

Dinahlynn Biggs Sells Radio Stations to iHeartRadio

Dinahlynn Biggs

Radio and music industry stalwart Dinahlynn Biggs, originally from Gary, IN, has announced a transaction involving her network of radio outlets. Biggs has sold her Indianapolis, Atlanta and Pasadena stations to broadcasting giant iHeartRadio. Despite parting ways with these assets, she retains a symbolic 1% More

KZIA Hosts Rally Community to Support Humane Society

Destiny Loney and Taylor Martensen Rally Community to Support Humane Society

In a display of community spirit and generosity, KZIA (Z102.9)'s afternoon hosts, Destiny Loney and Taylor Martensen, successfully concluded their second annual "Stuff the Waggin'" campaign, benefiting the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Over the course of five weeks, the duo broadcasted their Monday shows live More

Hot 98.3 Brings Holiday Cheer to a Deserving GA Family

Jared and Katie in the Morning

On December 20th, WGCO (Hot 98.3 FM) in Savannah, GA conducted its 4th Annual "Jared and Katie's Breaking and Entering Christmas" event, bringing unexpected joy to a family facing hardship in Southeast Georgia. Since early November, Hot 98.3 invited listeners to nominate families impacted by recent storms or More

98.5 KTIS Christmas Blessing Bring Hopes to Twin Cities

KTIS Blessing Stories

The Christmas spirit shines brightly in Minneapolos-St. Paul, as 98.5 KTIS celebrates the third year of its Christmas Blessing initiative, a program designed to offer hope and encouragement to those in need during the holiday season. This annual tradition, embraced by KTIS listeners, involves nominating More

WECQ Rebrands to ''92.1 The Bone'' in Fort Walton Beach

WBON (92.1 The Bone)/Fort Walton Beach

JVC Broadcasting has announced the transformation of WECQ-FM (Rock 92.1) to "92.1 The Bone" with new calls WBON-FM in Fort Walton Beach, FL, effective at 10am on Friday. The newly rebranded station promises to cater to rock enthusiasts across the Florida Panhandle with a More

SMG/New York Inks Multi-Year Extension with Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo

Salem Media Group has announced the continuation of Joe Piscopo's tenure at WNYM (AM 970 The Answer) in New York, extending his contract as morning host. Piscopo, who first gained national recognition as a cast member on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" from 1980 to 1984, has aired on the station since 2014 in More

''Talkline'' Host Hoppy Kercheval Announces Retirement

Hoppy Kercheval

After nearly five decades as a cornerstone of West Virginia radio, Hoppy Kercheval is set to retire from his role as the host of MetroNews "Talkline" at the end of this year. Kercheval, the only host in the history of the show, expressed confidence in his successors, Dave Wilson and T.J. Meadows, who will More

Bobby Jack Murphy Joins WULF (94.3 The Wolf) in Hardinsburg

Bobby Jack Murphy

Veteran radio host Bobby Jack Murphy is set to join Skytower Communications' Country WULF (94.3 The Wolf) in Hardinsburg, KY for afternoon drive starting January 6. Murphy, a celebrated figure in regional radio, brings over four decades of experience to his new role, having previously airing across Northern More

NEW 102.7 FM's Karen Carson Collects Over 11,000 Toys

Audacy's WNEW (NEW 102.7) in New York, through its annual "Karen Carson's 10,000 Toys for Girls & Boys," has surpassed its ambitious goal of collecting 10,000 toys by gathering a total of 11,017 toys this holiday season. The initiative, which benefits Children's Aid NYC, aims to More

Lemonada Partners with ''Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso''

''Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso''

Lemonada Media has announced a new partnership with the podcast "Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso." Under the agreement, Lemonada will handle ad sales and distribution for the series, which will start releasing episodes under the Lemonada banner starting January 5th. "Talk Easy," hosted by Sam Fragoso, is a weekly More

Lotus to Acquire KFBG in San Diego from Local Media

KFBG-FM in San Diego

Lotus Communications Corp. is set to acquire KFBG-FM (100.7 Big FM) in San Diego currently owned by Local Media San Diego (LMSD). An application for the transfer has been filed with the FCC, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Adults Hits outlet at 100.7 MHz, which was once "B100" and later "Star More

KIRO Newsradio Appoints Frank Lenzi as News Director

Frank Lenzi

Frank Lenzi, a seasoned journalist with nearly three decades of experience, is named News Director at KIRO Newsradio in Seattle. Lenzi transitions to KIRO from KNWN (formerly KOMO Newsradio), where he most recently held the positions of Program Director and News Director over a tenure of 16 years. He More

ESPN New York Reveals Local Radio Weekday Lineup

WHSQ (880 ESPN New York)

ESPN has announced a significant overhaul of its weekday schedule for WHSQ (880 ESPN New York), launching an all-local lineup that will feature 13 consecutive hours of studio programming daily, starting from 6am to 7pm ET, effective January 6. The morning segment will be anchored More

Entries Are Open for 2025 Edward R. Murrow Awards

Edward R Murrow Awards

The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is now welcoming entries for the 2025 Edward R. Murrow Awards, a honor that celebrates the highest standards of broadcast and digital journalism. Entries for this prestigious award must be submitted by 5pm ET on February 13, 2025. More

FOX Sports Radio Celebrates 20 Years of Covino & Rich

Covino & Rich

This past weekend marked a milestone for FOX Sports Radio personalities Steve Covino and Rich Davis as they celebrated 20 years of their partnership on the airwaves. The duo, known for their weekday show "Covino & Rich," have entertained audiences with their unique blend of sports commentary and More

93.1 WPOC/Baltimore Names Michael J as New Morning Host

Michael J

Veteran personality Michael J will take over as the morning host at iHeartMedia Country 93.1 WPOC in Baltimore, starting January 6. Michael J, a Baltimore native who has spent the last 25 years hosting the afternoon slot at WPOC, will co-host "The Michael J Morning Show" with Bethany Linderman. Jeff St. More

Pillar Media Names Chad Mondragon Director of Discipleship

Chad Mondragon

Pillar Media appoints Chad Mondragon as Director of Discipleship, overseeing its five stations in Denver, including WAWZ (Star 99.1), WAKW (Star 93.3), KSRC (Star 101.5), KFCO (The New Flo 107.1) and KPOF (AM910). Prior to joining Pillar Media, Mondragon served at Hope Media Group for five years as Senior More

Changes & Moves

Joe Piscopo

Salem Media Group has announced the continuation of Joe Piscopo's tenure at WNYM (AM 970 The Answer) in New York, extending More

Former HPR Exec Jose A. Fajardo Dies at 61

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