Industry News Bits 9-29-16
Salem announces that after 23 years at the helm of its Philadelphia cluster, Russ Whitnah will retire as VP/GM at the end of the year. Whitnah has been the “face” of Salem in Philly since Salem’s entry into the market. Whitnah commented, “I look forward to passing the baton to the next generation of leadership in Philadelphia. Serving alongside my co-workers and our ministries for the past 23 years has been a tremendous joy and privilege. Working for Salem Media Group has been the most rewarding work experience of my life. The Salem leadership at the top levels of our company are without doubt the highest caliber professionals in the communications industry today.”
Newstalk format on KEIR-AM/ KEII-AM/Idaho Falls will relaunch this Saturday (10/1) as “Sunny AM 1260/690.” Owner Riverbend Communications says the new station will air “the Sounds Of Sunday all week plus contemporary Christian favorites. “Sunny AM” will continue to air the Dave Ramsey show live each weekday from noon to 3:00 p.m.
WZFJ/Pequot Lakes (104.3 The Pulse) GM Richard McClary is looking for a new PD morning host. Current PD Adam Hannan is headed to Northwestern KNWS/Waterloo (Life 101.9). If interested check the listing here.
Day 4 markets including Austin, Jacksonville, and Nashville September Nielsen Audio PPM results released and posted later today on HisAir.Net. Ratings sponsored by ShareMedia Services. See all the results here.
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