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SiriusXM Launches Andy Cohen's Kiki Lounge Channel

SiriusXM is launching a second channel branded by Andy Cohen. Cohen, whose name adorns the Entertainment Talk “Radio Andy“, will launch “Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge” today at noon on Channel 312. The channel is described as “deep cuts from artists that he loves” featuring “personally crafted and curated eclectic mix of music, reflecting Andy’s musical […] […]

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Greg Alexander Rises To iHeartMedia Minneapolis Market President

iHeartMedia has announced the promotion of Greg Alexander to Market President for its Minneapolis cluster. Alexander has been with the cluster since 2012 serving as SVP/Sales until 2016 and Regional Senior VP of Sales since adding oversight of Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire and Rochester MN. He previously held Sales management roles for Clear Channel and […] […]

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Red Dirt Rises In Fort Smith

G2 Media Group launched Texas/Red Dirt Country “Red Dirt 96.7” 1580 KAGE Van Buren/96.7 K244FJ Fort Smith AR on Monday. Justin Pettit, who hosts 11am-5pm on co-owned Variety Hits “Mix 105.1” KXMX Muldrow OK, will anchor mornings on the new station as well. G2 purchased then 1580 KHGG from Pharis Broadcasting last October for $34,000 […] […]

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Cumulus To Flip 98.9 The Bridge Memphis To Conservative Talk; Adds University Of Memphis Sports

Learfield IMG’s Tiger Sports Properties has announced it has signed a five-year agreement with Cumulus Media to place University of Memphis sports on 98.9 WKIM Munford/Memphis. WKIM will become home to all University of Memphis football and men’s and women’s basketball games as well as weekly coaches shows with football coach Ryan Silverfield and men’s […] […]

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Peter Rothfuss Rises To Audacy Gainesville SVP/Market Manager

Audacy has announced the promotion of Peter Rothfuss to SVP/Market Manager for its Gainesville/Ocala cluster including the two University of Florida owned stations that it manages sales for. Rothfuss has served as General Sales Manager for the Gainesville/Ocala cluster since 2016. He previously spent two stints with the company in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as Director of Sales […] […]

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Audacy Promotes Stacey Kauffman To San Francisco/Sacramento RVP/Market Manager

Audacy has announced that Sacramento Market Manager Stacey Kauffman will be promoted to Regional Vice President/Market Manager adding oversight of the company’s San Francisco cluster.Kauffman will succeed Greg Nemitz in San Francisco. Nemitz will remain with the company as Senior Vice President overseeing West Coast sales and operations for Audacy’s National Partnerships team.Audacy has also promoted San Francisco VP/Sales Kieran Geffert to the same duties in both markets.Audacy announced market leadership changes for its San Francisco market. Effective June 7, Stacey Kauffman will assume the role of Regional Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Northern California, overseeing the broadcast, digital and live experience assets for CHANNEL Q (KGMZ-AM/KLLC-HD2), ALT 105.3 (KITS-FM), Alice @ 97.3 (KLLC-FM), KCBS All News (KCBS-AM), The New Q102.1 (KRBQ-FM) and 95.7 The Game (KGMZ-FM) in San Francisco.This role will be in addition to her market manager responsibilities for Audacy Sacramento. Kauffman will report into Doug Abernethy, Regional President, Audacy, and succeed Greg Nemitz, who is assuming a leadership role as Senior Vice President overseeing West Coast sales and operations for Audacy’s National Partnerships team.“Stacey has demonstrated incredible leadership in every phase of the game,” said Doug Abernethy, Regional President, Audacy. She builds an incredible team culture that produces results. It is an honor to work alongside her and promote her to Regional Vice President.”“I am honored and excited for the opportunity to lead Northern California for Audacy,” said Stacey Kauffman, Regional Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Northern California. “It is truly a privilege to get to work with these legendary brands and people who make a positive impact for our audiences, advertisers and community every day.”Kauffman has served as the Senior Vice President and Market Manager of Audacy Sacramento since 2018. Prior to that role, she held Director of Sales and General Sales Manager roles for then-Entercom Sacramento. Prior to joining Audacy in 2015, Kauffman held various sales roles at Hubbard Broadcasting, Radio One, and Susquehanna Radio WFMS-FM.Additionally, Kieran Geffert has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Sacramento and San Francisco, reporting into Kauffman. In this role, Geffert will oversee sales for the Northern California region, including both the San Francisco and Sacramento markets.“Kieran has been consistently successful at every role she’s held as she’s risen through the ranks in her 30 years with the company,” said Kauffman. “I know that will continue in this elevated position and thrilled for the opportunity to both internally promote, and to partner with Kieran in Northern California.”Kieran Geffert launched her career in radio 30 years ago at CBS Radio. Prior to this role, she was Vice President of Sales for Audacy San Francisco. Other positions include General Sales Manager for Audacy San Francisco from 2015 to 2018, and Local Sales Manager, account executive and sales assistant for KCBS All News (KCBS-AM) in San Francisco between 1991 and 2017. […]