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From Radio Online: Tri state radio fixture Al Levine, aka "On The Scene," joins Press Communications' WWZY andamp; WBHX (107-1 The Boss) in Monmouth-Ocean, NJ to host a new weekly specialty program "The Boss Radio Hall of Fame" on Wednesday nights. The show will spotlight an artist, year or theme, while Levine brings his knowledge More...

From Radio Online: ESPN 30 for 30 Podcasts announces the debut of its new four-episode podcast series "Girl v. Horse." Premiering Tuesday, the series chronicles Arab-American long-distance runner Nicole Teeny's epilepsy diagnosis and how she finds herself where many athletes have been before: at the top of her game, but More...

From Radio Insight: Press Communications Classic Rock/Hits “107.1 The Boss” WWZY Long Branch/99.7 WBHX Tuckerton NJ has added Al Levine to host ?The Boss Radio Hall of Fame? on Wednesday nights. Levine’s addition completes the lineup revamp from earlier this month that saw Cane Peterson move from nights to afternoons and Ralphie Aversa add Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday nights to his Saturday night hosting role. The new show will spotlight an artist, year or theme each week with “Al bringing a deep knowledge of music and the charts combined with his high energy delivery to bring it all to life”. He?ll also host occasional weekend shifts on the station. He most recently spent just shy of 30 years at Cox CHR 106.1 WBLI Patchogue NY where he was APD and spent time in both middays and afternoons. Prior to WBLI, Levine worked across New England at WTIC-FM Hartford, WZOU/WJMN Boston, WPRO-FM Providence, WFAN-FM and WQGN New London, and WLYQ Stamford. Levine said, “I?m excited to be on board with this team! A lot of big talent on a station with a lot of style! I?m looking forward to hosting a special feature show on The Boss Wednesday nights!? Press Communications Vice President of Programming and Boss morning host Robby Bridges said, “We have built one of the premiere on air staff?s in America at 107-1 The Boss and Al Levine fits like a glove. We are thrilled to have him host this fun show as only he can. It?s the special and unique connection iconic talent like Al make with the listener to keep them coming back to the radio station for more, that a streaming playlist never could!? more

From Radio Online: U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Mark Amodei (R-NV), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.R. Res 1491) on Monday marking October 23 as Public Radio Music Day. This resolution celebrates the role of local public radio music stations bringing More...

From Radio Insight: Steve MarshallWith Dom Testa moving to sister Classic Hits “Kool 105” KXKL, KSE Media Hot AC “Mix 100” KIMN Denver is revamping its lineup starting Tuesday, October 1. Program Director/afternoon host Steve Marshall will move to mornings to join incumbent co-host Jeremy Padgett and producer Josh Griesemer for “The Boys in the Morning”. Marshall joined KIMN in April 2017 after previously programming KVYB Santa Barbara CA, Production & Imaging Director for Cumulus Media Detroit, Operations Manager of Latitude Media Mount Pleasant MI, and PD of WWWM and WTWR Toledo. Padgett has been with KIMN since 2004 rising from producer to morning co-host. Griesemer joined the company in 2018 and has served as morning show producer at KIMN since April 2020. Marshall said, “I?m beyond excited to join The Boys in the Morning. I?ve loved every minute of my time at Mix 100. I can?t wait to bring the same energy and passion to the morning show. It?s going to be a great ride!? Padgett added, “Having Steve on board is going to bring a fresh and exciting dimension to our show. We?ve got some fantastic plans for The Boys in the Morning. We can?t wait for our listeners to experience it all.? Nina BlancoKaty Mitchel continues in middays with her shift expanded to 10am to 3pm. Current 2-4pm host Nina Blanco will move to afternoon drive from 3-7pm. Both joined Mix 100’s weekday lineup in April 2023. Mitchel previously hosted weekends and fill-ins at KIMN and KXKL. She began her career at Lincoln Financial Media Denver and has also worked in Jamestown ND, and Montrose and Grand Junction CO. Blanco previously co-hosted mornings at iHeartMedia CHR ?95.7 The Party? KPTT and worked in multiple dayparts at Max Media Hip Hop ?Flo 107.1? KFCO in the market. She previously hosted nights and mornings at CHR ?Now 96.3? KNOU St. Louis and nights at 101.5 WCIL-FM Carbondale IL. ?This is a seismic shakeup of our lineups at Mix 100,? said Dave Fleck, KSE Radio Senior Vice President & General Manager. ?We?re blessed to have so many talented hosts within our station group. We believe that shaking up these lineups will make our music stations stronger and give our Denver listeners some truly revitalized options.? more

From Radio Insight: For decades, programmers have wondered if there would ever be a hybrid Pop/Country format. It?s a hole that a few broadcasters have talked about over the years, sometimes when Country radio and music is at its hottest, but not always. In Canada, it was successful for several years in Calgary. Typically, though, stations eventually defaulted to pop or Country outright. The discussion arose again in the mid-?10s, prompted by the post-Florida Georgia Line explosion of younger listening at Country radio, then cooled when Country music did too. Cable TV provider MusicChoice*has offered the Pop & Country format for several years. Now, to some extent, the Country/Pop hybrid has already taken shape, especially at the medium- and smaller-market CHRs that were already friendly to both crossovers and a steadily growing number of Country/Pop collaborations. Records like Nelly & Florida Georgia Line?s ?Lil Bit? or Morgan Wallen?s ?Wasted on You? were powers for many of those stations before serious discussion of a Country crossover boom began for most PDs. WIXX Green Bay, Wis., has a long history with both types of records. Last week, four of its five powers were Country: Post Malone & Wallen?s ?I Had Some Help?; Shaboozey?s ?A Bar Song (Tipsy)?; Dasha?s ?Austin?; and Kane Brown & Marshmello?s ?Miles on It.? All four are songs embraced by Country radio, but as is increasingly typical now, all were developed at both Country and CHR/Hot AC simultaneously. Two of the four are songs by new artists that radiated out to both formats after developing a streaming story. If Country crossovers have been daunting to PDs who weren?t used to playing them, they have presented some challenges even at Country-friendly stations. Even in ?Country lifegroup? markets, about 25-30% of the market typically does not like Country. PDs report getting calls from listeners who wanted to use the CHR to escape Country, even if that would logically be part of an ?all-the-hits? radio station. Despite that, Country-friendly CHRs are often in clusters with major Country stations. WIXX; Bristol Broadcasting?s clusters in Johnson City, Tenn.; Charleston, W. Va; and Paducah, Ky.; WKRZ Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; and WVAQ Morgantown, W. Va., are all among those stations where cluster strategy hasn?t led to stations being forcibly separated musically as they might be elsewhere. WIXX PD Corey Carter says, ?I feel like Wisconsin culture, at least in our area, is country music. I just think of all the little country dive bars in our area, and the songs that are played the most are the country-crossover songs. Our local research shows they are always our highest-testing songs. ?Our problem becomes when to finally drop off the playlist, because the test scores never die,? Carter says. ?We do want to retain our identity as a mass-appeal station without leaning too much in one direction.? In the course of most daytime hours on September 17, WIXX typically played three songs that were Country or CHR chart collaborations with Country artists, such as MGK & Jelly Roll?s ?Lonely Road.? In a few hours, there was only one. In the 9 p.m. hour, it was as many as five. Country songs were typically 15-20 minutes apart, although it was possible to hear one next to, say, ?Stick Season? by Noah Kahan, a pop hit by a Triple-A-based artist that still reads as Country sonically. Despite that, the Country presence on WIXX never became overwhelming. Like many CHRs now, WIXX has a strong gold and throwback component, which contributed to its stylistic balance. Here?s WIXX just before 1 p.m., Sept. 18 with middayer Andy Gardner. Teddy Swims, ?The Door? Miley Cyrus, ?Flowers? Hozier, ?Too Sweet? Lewis Capaldi, ?Forget Me? Billie Eilish, ?Birds of a Feather? Morgan Wallen f/Ernest, ?Cowgirls? Lady Gaga, ?Born This Way? John K, ?Lost? Daughtry, ?It?s Not Over? Kane Brown & Marshmello, ?Miles on It? Mark Ambor, ?Belong Together? Maneskin, ?Beggin?? Miley Cyrus, ?Used to Be Young? Benson Boone, ?Beautiful Things? Post Malone, ?Circles? Flo Rida f/Sia, ?Wild Ones? Seeing the Country/Pop hybrid come into being is a lot like looking at Top 40 in the early ?10s when the ?turbo-pop? of the CHR rebound gave way to even more aggressive EDM crossovers. Advocates of dance music had been wondering if that format would finally find a radio foothold. Instead, Top 40 became mostly a dance format itself for several years. Arguably it becomes a format with any genre that dominates for a while. The Country influence at CHR isn?t likely to fade as long as Jelly Roll is the collaborator of choice for artists in multiple genres. CHR and Country are the only two formats with any critical mass at the moment, particularly when it comes to influencing Billboard?sHot 100 chart. (Until the CHR rebound, it was the Hip-Hop/R&B radio/Rhythmic Top 40/CHR wedge that resulted in the biggest multi-format hits. Now, only Kendrick Lamar?s ?Not Like Us? fits that model.) If Country fades, it will likely remain a significant part of some of the stations that are closest to being hybrids now. Those stations will just be choosing from slightly fewer records. more

From Radio Insight: The Voice Radio Network has launched a second Spanish language brand in Trenton NJ with the debut of Regional Mexican “La Raza 98.5” 920 WNJE/98.5 W253DG Trenton. The station joins Spanish CHR “Maxima 92.9” 1460 WIFI Florence/92.9 W225DJ Burlington in the company’s Trenton holdings. W253DG had been simulcasting WIFI until Voice agreed to acquire WNJE from Townsquare Media for $133,000 in July. Townsquare took the former “920 ESPN” silent at the end of 2023 ahead of plans to sell the station. WNJE becomes The Voice Radio Network’s second Regional Mexican “La Raza” joining “La Raza 93.1/106.7” 900 WJWL/W226CW/W294CH Georgetown DE. more

From Radio Online: Salem Radio Network (SRN) and the Salem News Channel (SNC) will simulcast the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate on next Tuesday evening, October 1 beginning at 9pm ET. The 90-minute debate between Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) and U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) will be moderated by "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah More...

From Radio Online: Remote News Service (RNS), a boutique news network providing local and custom news andamp; traffic remotely, adds four new affiliates. RNS has added station clusters in Wisconsin in both Prairie du Chien and Viroqua, and in Michigan two more markets, Soo and Sault Ste. Marie. Robinson More...

From Radio Insight: KSE Media is shaking up mornings at its Denver cluster as Dom Testa will move from mornings at Hot AC “Mix 100” KIMN to Classic Hits “Kool 105” KXKL after 32 years on KIMN. Testa will be joined by Melissa Moore, who departed middays at Bonneville AC 101.1 KOSI earlier this month. The new ?Dom in the Morning with Melissa Moore? will debut on Monday, October 7 succeeding Winston & Mel, who are exiting. Testa began his career at KFMN Abilene TX. He arrived in Denver in 1986 and spent six years at “Y108” KRXY before joining then AC “Majic 100” KMJI in January 1993. He would remain through its flip to 1970s Hits “Kim 100” KIMN and gradual evolution to Hot AC, teamed for the past decade with Jeremy Padgett. His “Mindbender” segment will move with him to KXKL. Testa said, “?Leaving Mix 100 after more than three decades is obviously bittersweet. But hosting the morning show at a heritage station like Kool 105, especially with a radio pro like Melissa, is a remarkable honor and privilege I couldn?t pass up.? Moore rejoined KOSI in 2018 as afternoon host before moving to middays a year later. She previously served as morning co-host and news director at KOSI from 1997 to 2000. She also spent five years as midday host at Bonneville Country 98.5 KYGO from 2013-18 before moving over to KOSI. Moore has also worked as morning co-host at Country ?K92? WWKA Orlando and Hot AC ?KS 95? KSTP-FM Minneapolis and hosted afternoons on the ?Way-FM? Christian AC network. Moore commented, ?Dom and I worked together in the 1990s, and the chance to reunite actually has me excited to get up at 4 a.m. I can?t wait for listeners to share that excitement and energy with us.? KSE Media SVP/GM Dave Fleck added, “We?re excited to bring this remarkable award-winning team to Kool. Dom is a Denver radio legend. Having the chance to pair him with Melissa is going to revitalize mornings on Kool 105. We believe it will be must-listen radio.? Kris Winston and Melanie Rutledge depart after nine years in morning as KXKL. Winston is best known for his long run in San Antonio where he programmed and hosted mornings at Classic Rock 104.5 KZEP from 1984 to 2000 followed by a decade in mornings at Country “Y100” KCYY. Rutledge previously served as Promotions Director for Lotus Broadcasting and Clear Channel in Bakersfield, CA. A new morning show for KIMN will be announced shortly, although Testa noted that Padgett and producer Josh Griesemer will remain part of it. more

From Radio Online: After more than 17 years as the morning host on Federal News Network, Tom Temin has announced his retirement, scheduled for April of next year. He currently hosts The Federal Drive, which airs from 6-10am on the Hubbard Radio Washington DC outlet, marking the end of a journalism career spanning over 45 More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia and Radio Ambulante Studios (RAS), a Spanish-language podcast production company, have announced a deal that will bring "Radio Ambulante" and its full slate of shows to iHeart's My Cultura Podcast Network. As part of the partnership, Radio Ambulante Studios' flagship More...

From Radio Online: Premiere Networks adds "Your Morning Show with Michael DelGiorno" to its syndicated radio lineup. Effective October 14, the talk radio program will be available to stations nationwide as a three-hour weekday morning show in the 6-9am ET timeslot. Currently heard on 25 affiliates across the U.S., "Your More...

From Radio Online: Audacy and Penn State University have extended their longtime broadcast partnership. As part of the multi-platform deal, WPHT-AM (Talk Radio 1210 WPHT) in Philadelphia will continue to serve as the flagship home for all Penn State football and men's basketball play-by-play broadcasts. "Penn State has More...

From Radio Insight: Premiere Networks is adding iHeartMedia’s ?Your Morning Show with Michael DelGiorno? to its lineup of Conservative Talk programming. Originating from Nashville, the show airs live from 6-9am Eastern. DelGiorno joined iHeartMedia in October 2023 to host mornings on WLAC Nashville, KTOK Okalahoma City, and KAKC Tulsa and is now on 25 of the company’s stations including KFYI Phoenix, WHNZ Tampa, and WREC Memphis. He previously hosted 9am-12pm at Cumulus Media?s WWTN Nashville from 2007 until March 2023 and spent much of his early career in Tulsa as host at 1170 KFAQ, OM of Clear Channel?s cluster and morning host at 1430 WTBZ, and Program Director/afternoon host at 740 KRMG. He has also spent time in his career in New Orleans, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Kansas City, and Oklahoma City. DelGiorno commented, “?I?m honored to join Premiere Networks, the home of Rush Limbaugh for so many years, and look forward to working with their amazing team to provide the nation with the highest level of information and entertainment. I?m humbled to join Glenn Beck, Clay & Buck, Sean Hannity and the rest of Premiere?s talk lineup, serving as a lead-in to their programs and a place for listeners to start the day right! I want to thank the iHeart and Premiere leadership team, including Julie Talbott, Chris Berry and Brian Gann. I was already in radio heaven, so I have no words for where I am now except to say I?m grateful and determined to succeed!? Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott said, “Over the course of his career in the talk radio format, Michael DelGiorno has built a loyal following who enjoy his compelling and entertaining approach to making complex issues easy to understand. We couldn?t be happier to welcome Michael to the Premiere Networks family and look forward to expanding his show to many more stations across the country!? more

From Radio Insight: Saga Communications Country “Beaver 100.3” WVVR Hopkinsville KY/Clarksville TN has revamped its on-air lineup. Program Director/afternoon host Chad Heritage moves to mornings to join Monica Reed. Heritage fills the slot that had been held by Rob West from October 2023 until his departure in June. John Glass will move up from nights to afternoons. WVVR completes the revamp with Skyview Networks’ “B-Dub Radio” added for evenings. more

From Radio Insight: Northeast Digital & Wireless AAA “92.5 The River” WXRV Andover/Boston MA has moved Randi Kirshbaum to mornings following the exit of ‘Charlie Wilde’ Hackett earlier this month. Kirshbaum had been tracking nights for WXRV since last December. She also tracks middays at the company’s AAA “The Point” network in Vermont based at 104.7 WNCS Montpelier. She’s best known for her 38 year run at Saga Communications Portland ME from 1982 until 2020 first at AC 93.1 WMGX from 1982 to 2006 then AAA 98.9 WCLZ and Country 101.9 WPOR until exiting in 2020 due to her inability to work from their studios during the pandemic due to her medical condition. Since then she has built up a AAA voicetracking stable that previously including 98.9 KPNW-FM Seattle and 103.1 WRNR-FM Annapolis MD. Prior to her arrival in Maine, she worked on-air at Freeform Rockers KQRS Minneapolis, WKTK Baltimore, WHFS Washington DC, and WBCN Boston. Wilde had joined WXRV as morning host in June 2022 after previously serving as VP New Business Development/Marketing Consultant in 2013-15. He has previously held on-air roles in the market hosting mornings at Rhythmic AC “Star 93.7” WQSX from 1999-01 and weekends/fill-ins at Hot AC “Mix 98.5” WBMX from 2002-04. Previous on-air stops also included being the first American to host mornings in the UK on “Kiss 100” London from 1995-97, mornings at WVMX Cincinnati, KSAN San Francisco, nights and afternoons at KDWB Minneapolis, nights at KPKE Denver, and SiriusXM’s “70s on 7” and “90s on 9” more

From Radio Insight: In an SEC filing today, MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the approval of new employment agreements for Brian Kei as Chief Operating Officer and Alberto Rodriguez as Chief Revenue Officer and President of MediaCo Audio. Kei took on the role of COO in May after previously serving as COO/CFO for Estrella Media from 2018 until its acquisition by MediaCo in April. He previously spent 18 years at ABC as Vice President of Finance & Strategy. The new employment agreement with Kei is valued at $1 million in equity with of which 50% shall vest ratably over a period of three years after the date of grant, and 50% shall vest based on performance, as determined by the company in its sole discretion. Rodriguez spent 24 years at Spanish Broadcasting System from 1999 until resigning last December from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer. During his time at SBS he rose from General Sales Manager for the company?s Miami radio cluster to GM of its Miami television station in 2010, Chief Revenue Officer of their television division in 2011, COO in 2012, and President in 2021. He will MediaCo’s Audio division including Rhythmic CHR “Hot 97” WQHT and Adult R&B 107.5 WBLS New York as well as the management of the Estrella Media properties in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Riverside/San Bernardino. MediaCo has also entered into an employee lease agreement with majority investor Standard Media as of October 1 to share Andrew Carington as Chief Legal Officer. Jacqueline Hern?ndez continues as Interim CEO. more

From Radio Insight: Nielsen completes its releases of the August 2024 diary surveys today. Today’s markets include monthly ratings for Chattanooga and Huntsville, Jackson MS, and Madison. September PPM Ratings releases will begin on Monday, September 30. more

From Radio Online: Wondery has unveiled its latest true crime franchise, "Criminal Attorney," with its first season focusing on the notorious rise and fall of defense attorney Paul Bergrin. The series, which follows in the footsteps of popular Wondery hits like Dr. Death and Over My Dead Body, will explore tales of legal More...

From Radio Online: Monday, September 30 marks the final day to submit nominations for the Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship. This scholarship, presented by CRB/CRS, honors the legacy of Lisa McKay, an influential figure in radio programming and a source of inspiration for aspiring female leaders More...

From Radio Online: Premiere Networks adds "Normally" hosted by Karol Markowicz and Mary Katharine Ham to The Clay Travis andamp; Buck Sexton Podcast Network, effective September 24. Markowicz is a New York Post and FOX News columnist, author and host of "The Karol Markowicz Show" podcast. Ham is a journalist, FOX News contributor, More...

From Radio Online: iHeartMedia Memphis will hold its ninth annual Wine on the River event on Saturday, October 5 from 5-9pm at Tom Lee Park in Downtown Memphis. Tickets are on sale now at WineOnTheRiverMemphis.com. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit local charity Door More...

From Radio Online: Audacy has announced a series of programming changes for WSCR-AM (670 The Score) in Chicago. Midday host Laurence Holmes (far left) will transition to afternoon drive and join co-host Matt Spiegel. "The Spiegel and Holmes Show" will be heard weekdays from 2-6pm beginning September 23. The More...

From Radio Insight: The fall-out from the firing of David ‘Ace’ Cannon from the syndicated Ace & TJ Show last week continues as Beasley Media Group Classic Hits “K104.7” WKQC Charlotte will not continue to carry the revamped “TJ & Riggins Show“. Host TJ Ritchie wrote, “I know you all are looking for more information about the changes we have made with our show, but we cannot give any further details. To the many Radio Family members who have shared your lives with us and given us your support through the years I’d just like to say, thank you. We have been forced to make big changes quickly and we know we are still going to bring you a quality show. We just ask that you give us a chance. One of our affiliate stations has decided not to give us that chance. It also happens to be the biggest one, K 104.7, our flagship station in our home market of Charlotte, North Carolina. So, to the people in the Charlotte area, please continue to listen by streaming or downloading the entire show every day. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, The TJ & Riggins App, or wherever you get podcasts. Also, please go sign up to get special perks by becoming a member of J’s Fanaticos at TRiggins.com/fanaticos. Thank you and God Bless you.” more

From Radio Insight: After announcing plans to cease operations of its Ottawa businesses including AC ?Lite 98.5? CJWL-FM Ottawa, ?Hot Country 92.5? CHRC-FM Rockland and ?Hot Country 107.7? CKHK-FM Hawkesbury ON, Evanov Communications has reached agreements to sell the stations and continue operating them until closing. Torres Media Group, owner of Rock “Rebel 101.7” CIDG-FM Ottawa, will acquire CJWL-FM. Torres Media Group CEO Ed Torres said, ?The acquisition of a second station in Ottawa is an exciting opportunity for our company that will give us a more competitive offering for our advertisers. Our SkyWords Division has operated in Ottawa since 1995, we started our first radio station here in 2010. We know the market well and our local ownership will continue to drive our business. This opportunity in Ottawa represents a significant milestone for our company.” Evanov President/CEO Paul Evanov added, “I am so thrilled that Torres and ECI agreed to keep the station on the air. As an incumbent with a stand-alone station in the Ottawa market, like we have been, we know that a sister station for Torres? Rebel 101.7 will provide a better competitive environment and efficiencies for the success of both stations. We also know that as a smaller, more locally-focused broadcaster, Torres is well equipped to succeed from day one?. La Radio Communautaire Cornwall-Alexandria announced last week it would acquire CHRC-FM and CKHK-FM and will continue to operate with English language programming. GO FM owns French Variety “92.1 GO FM” CHOD-FM Cornwall ON. General Manager Mathieu Manning said, ?Local, local, local. That?s how we grew GO FM from 5,000 to 50,000 listeners weekly?by focusing on local news and conversations that matter to the community. We?re excited to bring this same approach to these stations, restoring local programming and making them true cornerstones of their communities once again. This acquisition is a unique chance to diversify our revenue, optimize resources, and reinvest in our mission. We?re eager to build initiatives that unite the region?s francophone and anglophone communities, strengthening collaboration and community ties.? more

From Radio Insight: Hubbard’s “Federal News Network” 1500 WFED Washington DC is beginning the search for its morning “The Federal Drive” program as Tom Temin will retire in April 2025 after leading the program for 17 years. The station is “looking for someone who brings excitement, passion and interest in providing federal and industry executives with news and information about the policies, people and programs that drive the mission of the federal government. The ideal candidate MUST have knowledge of, and high degree of interest in, information technology, acquisition, human resources, financial and program management as they operate within the federal government.” Federal News Network focuses on news targeted to federal employees and contractors. Hubbard’s posting adds, “For this position, experience in developing ideas, conducting and managing interviews is strongly preferred, but consideration will be given for the right person with the right background in federal issues. The host is primarily responsible for show content.” Temin said, “Managing and anchoring the Federal Drive is one of the best and most rewarding jobs in Washington journalism. It?s the chance to interact with and bring out the stories and perspectives of leading thinkers in federal management, the contracting community, and the legal, think-tank and academic domains. Plus it?s great fun and the opportunity to work with a dedicated and talented team.? Federal News Network publisher Jeffrey Wolinsky added, “The Federal Drive is where the community of federal employees and the contracting community come to discuss issues that matter to the mission of delivering government. Therefore, we are seeking a dynamic person that can provide this content to the community omnichannel, in the way they consume it. Tom?s contributions over the past 17 years are immeasurable and have impacted so many in the community. His shoes will be impossible to replace and difficult to fill.? Interested applicants are told to view the posting at Hubbard’s jobs portal and to contact executive editor Jason Miller. more

From Radio Insight: Erika Navarijo is departing Malkan Interactive Communications Rhythmic CHR “Hot Z95” KZFM Corpus Christi TX after 13 years. Navarijo rose from contest winner to become morning co-host to APD/MD during her tenure at the station. She stated, “Working in radio will always be one of the best chapters of my life. To all my radio family, listeners, clients, family and friends, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!” Malkan Interactive Communications Director of Programming and KZFM morning host Gino Flores said, “Erika was something special. In 2011 she won a contest to be my morning cohost and over the last 13 years she has grown into a leader leaving as Assistant Program Director. That is a testament to her work ethic and willingness to always learn. Our 13 year run together was unmatched in ratings and revenue and she will definitely be missed. I know she will be successful in her career outside of radio as well.” Navarijo’s last day will be Friday, September 27. Flores is beginning the hunt for a new morning co-host. Interested parties can email him at gflores@malkaninteractive.com. more

From Radio Online: Cox Media Group's "The Dex andamp; Barbie T Show" joins WFBC-FM (B93.7) in Greenville for afternoons. Dex Mitchell and Barbie T will be heard weekdays from 3-7pm ET, effective immediately. The program can also currently be heard on WAPE-FM in Jacksonville. Prior to WAPE, the the duo aired More...

From Radio Online: Skyview Networks is paying tribute to Al McCoy, the legendary Phoenix Suns radio play-by-play announcer, following his death at age 91. McCoy, the NBA's longest-tenured team broadcaster, was a prominent figure in sports media and played a key role in Skyview Networks' early years. His contributions extended More...