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WTOP Appoints Three News Directors

Hubbard Radio News 103.5 WTOP Washington DC has appointed three new News Directors. Monique Hayes, who has spent the past two years as Assignment Manager, has risen to AM Broadcast News Director. Hayes previously worked as an assignment editor and content producer for NBC Washington and assignment editor at PBS NewsHour. Bill McFarland joins the […] […]

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Eric Tucker Exits KDUK

Eric Tucker is out as APD and afternoon host at Bicoastal Media CHR 104.7 KDUK Florence/Eugene OR. Tucker joined KDUK in July 2022 after previously programming and hosting afternoons at Results Radio CHR “Power 102.1” KCEZ Chico CA. He has also worked in promotions at CBS Radio San Francisco and part-time at Alpha Media Hot […] […]

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Saga Communications To Launch Online News Platforms In All Markets

Saga Communications intends to launch online news platforms across all of its local markets. To oversee the roll-out, Saga has promoted Katie Gambill to Director of Online News Brands. Gambill has served as President/General Manager of the company’s Clarksville TN cluster since 2007 after previously serving as Director of Sales for Clear Channel. Gambill launched […] […]

UK

Presenter changes at talkSPORT as Jeff Stelling joins for Breakfast

There are now five main weekday breakfast presenters on talkSPORT as Jeff Stelling joins the rota for two days a week. Jeff will host the show with Ally McCoist, whilst Ally and Alan Brazil host Wednesday together, followed by Alan and Gabby Agbonlahor on Thursdays and Alan and Ray Parlour on Fridays. But before Jeff […] […]

UK

Paul Salt announces exit from BBC Radio Merseyside Breakfast

After two and a half years, Paul Salt is leaving the breakfast show on BBC Radio Merseyside. Paul announced the news during his show on Wednesday morning, thanking listeners for listening and helping him grow the audience in the mornings. He adds co-hosts Leanne Harper and Jenny-Lee Summers will also be leaving the show, and […] […]

UK

First sessions and speakers announced for The Radio Academy Festival 2023

Sound Connections is the theme for this year’s Radio Academy Festival with the first speakers and sessions now announced. The theme follows last year’s deep focus on the power of audio to connect with listeners, and each other. Podcasters, broadcasters and sound creatives from around the UK and beyond will converge on the Royal College […] […]