Last week we presented a classified ad for a new team member to join iHeartMedia Alternative “94.5 The Buzz” KTBZ Houston’s Rod Ryan Show. Now we know the purpose of the ad as Dinah Powers has announced she will exit the show at the end of August to complete her college education.
Powers joined KTBZ in May 2012 after previously serving as a producer and co-host for The Cowhead Show at “102.5 The Bone” WHPT Tampa.
Mike ‘Squeegee’ Creel has departed from middays and as Music Coordinator at Crowmell Rock “102.9 The Buzz” WBUZ La Vergne/Nashville. Creel joined WBUZ in 2014 after a long run in the market at 103.3 WKDF, 104.5 WGFX and 105.9 WNRQ. With Creel’s exit, Program Director Zigz moves from 3-6pm to 10am-3pm, Hayley St. John from 6-10pm to 3-7pm, and Eric Steele from 10pm-12am to 7pm-12am.
Connoisseur Media News/Talk 600 WICC Bridgeport CT has announced the addition of Lisa Wexler to host a local show from 10am to 12pm. Wexler joins WICC from afternoons at 1490 WGCH Greenwich and replaces Fox News Radio’s Brian Kilmeade Show. Wexler had been with WGCH since 2015 after previously working at Cumulus Media’s 1230 WFAS White Plains NY.
First Media Radio Roanoke Rapids General Manager Craig Hahn has joined Townsquare Media as Market President of its Sedalia MO cluster. Hahn joined First Media in April, but the cluster was sold to Byrne Acquisition Group earlier this month. Hahn has spent much of his career in digital radio management with duties including Director of Local Interactive Sales for Citadel and VP/Sales Development for Cox.
Townsquare Media Inc. announced today that Craig Hahn has joined the Company as Market President and Chief Revenue Officer for its Sedalia, MO local media cluster.
Mr. Hahn will lead the local media team in Sedalia which includes Country KIX 105.7 (KXKX-FM), Sedalia’s Greatest Hits, Awesome 92.3 (KSDL-FM), and News-Talk KSIS 1050-AM. He will report to Townsquare Regional Vice President Kelly Quinn.
“Craig’s incredible leadership experience in both digital and radio, combined with working in all sizes of markets make him a fantastic fit for Sedalia,” commented Mr. Quinn. “Craig will immediately dig in with the community and find ways we can best serve our listeners and local businesses with our amazing brands and advertising solutions.”
“What an exciting opportunity I’ve been provided in joining the Townsquare Sedalia team!” said Mr. Hahn. ”Integrated marketing has been a passion of mine for years and now, and with Townsquare, I’m joining a company that has grown the catalog of on-air, online and onsite assets to a phenomenal level. We can offer our clients customized marketing solutions that are unrivaled in the industry, regardless of market size.”
Townsquare COO – Local Media, Erik Hellum added, “Given Townsquare’s ‘Local First’ focus, I am thrilled to have a broadcaster and media executive of Craig’s caliber joining our Company and leading our talented Sedalia team.”
Prior to joining Townsquare, Mr. Hahn was General Manager at First Media Radio in North Carolina, and notably was the Regional Director of Interactive Sales and Training for Citadel Interactive as well as VP Sales Development for Cox Radio Interactive.
Meruelo Media has appointed Mariano Amador as General Sales Manager for Spanish CHR “Cali 93.9” KLLI Los Angeles. Amador joins Meruelo from the GSM position at Liberman Broadcasting Los Angeles and has previously worked for Univision in New York and Los Angeles.
Meruelo Media announced today that highly respected veteran sales executive
Mariano Amador will join the newly reformatted Cali 93.9 (KLLI-FM Los Angeles) as General Sales Manager.In this new role, Mariano will report to Irma Barrios, VP and General Manager of Meruelo Media, and will operate from the Meruelo studio complex in Burbank.
Speaking on Amador’s new role, Irma Barrios said, “We’re so happy to have Mariano on our team! He is the perfect person for the new Cali 93.9. He loves the music, the market, our listeners and our clients love him!” Barrios continued, “He brings amazing relationships and a well-developed market perspective to our quickly expanding Meruelo Media cluster.”
Mr. Amador’s appointment reflects Meruelo’s continued focus on transforming the sales department into a team focused on creating innovative marketing programs for clients looking to access and activate in Southern California. Amador will oversee all aspects of Meruelo’s local, regional and national sales.
“I am honored to lead this exciting new brand for Meruelo Media,” said Amador. “It’s an honor to be part of this winning media team with a great reputation in this market for building strong brands, digital engagement, and event production.”
Amador began his career at Univision Network New York offices and most recently served as General Sales Manager for Liberman Broadcasting in Los Angeles.
Regional Media has announced the return of Darren Brown as Local Sales Manager for its Quad Cities and Sterling IL operations. Brown previously worked for the company until 2012 when he opening a Country Financial agency office. He also served as Director of Operations and Assistant General Manager of the Quad Cities Steamwheelers arena football team.
Regional Media, parent company of radio stations and multimedia news and sports websites in Iowa, Illinois, and Hawaii, announced today that it has chosen former Country Financial agency owner Darren Brown as the organization’s Local Sales Manager for the Quad Cities and Sterling Illinois offices including, Big Country 102.7 WZZT, Q105.5 WSSQ, WSDR 1490-93.1, Jack FM 93.9, and SaukValleyNow.com. Mr. Brown, will step into the role reporting directly to the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Rick Feltner this next week.
Darren is not foreign to Regional Media’s culture being part of the team for three years back in 2012. Mr. Brown spent seven years with the Quad City Steamwheelers arena football team as their Director of Operations and Assistant General Manager where he first met Regional Media President and CEO Fletcher M. Ford.
“I am very excited for the opportunity to get back in to the media business, especially with Regional Media. Fletcher has done a great job building a strong media company and I look forward to being a part of all the future growth.” says Mr. Brown.
In his most recent business, Darren was the owner operator of Country Financial in Viola Illinois. Born in Laguna Beach, California, raised in Burlington, Iowa Darren moved to
the Quad Cities in 2003 where he met his wife Brittany. They currently reside in Orion, Illinois with their two girls Kylee and Kamryn. They also have two dogs that are a big part of the family, Chase (Miniature Australian Shepherd) and Chloe (Half Lab, Half Australian
Shepherd).Regional Media CEO Fletcher Ford says, “I am very pleased to add another stellar team member to Regional Media that has extensive background in small business. Darren is a very smart, diligent steward of small business. He will make a great addition to the Regional Media Executive Team.
Regional Media LSM James Jones has been promoted to the Princeton, Illinois market.
