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Townsquare Media Promotes JB Wilde To VP Content/Programming; Chris Barber
& Danielle Kootman To Regional Content Director

Posted: 25 Apr 2022 08:11 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/224509/townsquare-media-promotes-jb-wilde-to-vp-content-programming-chris-barber-danielle-kootman-to-regional-content-director/



Townsquare Media has announced three promotions on its corporate Content
and Programming team.

JB Wilde rises to Vice President of Content & Programming. He joined the company in 2016 as Director of Content in Rochester MN before moving to the same role in Monmouth/Ocean NJ. He has then promoted to Regional Content Director for Townsquares stations in New York and New Jersey. Wilde has programmed across the country including stints at KDWB/KTCZ Minneapolis,
WKSS Hartford, WKCI New Haven, WWVA-FM Atlanta, WMKS/WVBZ Greensboro, WLKT Lexington, KTRS-FM/KRNK Casper and WKSI Winchester VA.

The company has also promoted Christopher Sweet Lenny Barber from Director
of Content of the companys Rockford IL cluster to Regional Content Director
and Danielle Kootman from Digital Managing Editor of their Cedar Rapids IA cluster to Regional Content Director.

Christopher “Sweet Lenny” Barber has been elevated to Regional Content Director from the company’s Rockford, IL cluster, where he has spent the
last six years as Director of Content. Danielle Kootman also joins as
Regional Content Director after spending the last six years in the
company’s Cedar Rapids, IA cluster as Digital Managing Editor.





Townsquare Media announced today that JB Wilde on the company’s corporate Content and Programming Team has been promoted to Vice President, effective immediately.

As Vice President, Content & Programming, Wilde will help drive the
company’s Live and Local strategy and lead a group of Regional Content Directors who work closely with multiple Townsquare clusters of local media brands to entertain, inform, and grow audience across all platforms – broadcast, digital, social and events.

Wilde joined Townsquare six years ago as Director of Content for the company’s Rochester, MN cluster as well as Regional Operations Manager for all Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois clusters. In the spring of 2020, Wilde transferred to become Director of Content for its Monmouth-Ocean, NJ
stations, and this past fall, he moved into a Regional Content Director
role overseeing Townsquare’s stations in New Jersey and New York. Prior to joining Townsquare, JB spent 14 years with iHeartMedia, making notable programming stops in Minneapolis, Hartford, Atlanta, and Greensboro.

Townsquare is also growing the corporate Content and Programming group by promoting two local leaders onto the team. Christopher “Sweet Lenny” Barber has been elevated to Regional Content Director from the company’s Rockford, IL cluster, where he has spent the last six years as Director of Content. Danielle Kootman also joins as Regional Content Director after spending the last six years in the company’s Cedar Rapids, IA cluster as Digital
Managing Editor.

Townsquare’s Chief Content Officer Jared Willig notes, “JB is a superstar leader with impressive vision and drive. I am tremendously proud of the
work that Kurt Johnson and the entire Content and Programming team do every
day to grow our influential radio brands on-air, online and on the ground
in their local communities. He is incredibly deserving of the new title and role in the company. Chris and Danielle are fantastic leaders that I am so
glad are joining the team. Their track records speak for themselves. I’m excited to see where he can take our teams next. ”

SVP/Content and Programming Kurt Johnson adds, “Could not be happier to promote JB and add Danielle and Lenny to the Content and Programming team. They’ve succeeded at every job we’ve given them, and their skills will strengthen the team and continue Townsquare’s growth as the leading local media company in our markets.”

“I love the people, brands, and vision of Townsquare Media,” said Wilde. “Im honored to call this home, grateful to Jared Willig for the
opportunity, thankful for Kurt Johnsons mentorship, and appreciative of all I’ve learned from Jackie Corley. Im excited to partner up with our
incredible Townsquare teams and make an even wider impact in 2022 and
beyond.






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Mike 'Killabrew' Mondell Named WJJK/WNDX Program Director

Posted: 25 Apr 2022 07:52 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/224504/mike-killabrew-mondell-named-wjjk-wndx-program-director/



Cumulus Media has announced the appointment of Mike “Killabrew” Mondell as Program Director of Rock 93.9X WNDX Lawrence and Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK Indianapolis.

Mondell previously had two stints as SVP/Programming for iHeartMedia Indianapolis from 2016-2019 and again in 2020 with a seven month run as
Program Director at Classic Rock “Big 100” WBIG-FM and Alternative “DC 101”
WWDC Washington DC in between. He has previously programmed Alternative
“Alt 106.3” KDXA and Sports 1460 KXNO Des Moines and Active Rock “98 Rock”
97.9 WXTB Tampa and worked on-air at “Zeta 94.9” WZTA Miami, “93X” WMFS Memphis and “620 The Sports Animal” WDAE Tampa.

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has appointed Mike “Killabrew” Mondell as Program Director for Indianapolis Classic Hits radio station WJJK-FM and Rock station WNDX-FM. The appointment is effective
Monday, May 9, 2022.

Mondell joins Cumulus Indianapolis after a notable run with iHeartMedia,
where he served as Director of Rock Programming for the Washington, D.C., cluster and, more recently, as Senior Vice President of Programming for the company’s Indianapolis group. Earlier stops in Mondell’s career include Program Director positions in Tampa and Des Moines with oversight of
multiple stations in each market.

“WJJK is already a market-leading, ratings-winning and revenue-generating radio staple in this town and the recent uptick of ratings success for WNDX
is exciting to see,” said Christopher “Boomer” Layfield, Operations Manager, Cumulus Indianapolis. “Installing an experienced and dynamic programming leader with Mike’s expertise is a huge win for these stations. He’s got an infectious passion for creating great radio and a clear
strategy to expand our footprint in the social and digital spheres, while
also elevating our NTR game, all for the benefit of our listeners and advertisers. It’s a thrill to add him to our programming roster.”

Mondell commented: “I’m ecstatic to be joining the incredible team and exceptional line-up of powerful brands at Cumulus Indianapolis! A huge
thanks to Chuck Fredrick, Boomer, Dave Milner, Doug Hamand, Troy Hanson,
and Jon Laing for their passion, vision, and trust. I can’t wait to lead
WJJK and WNDX for years to come.”


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Beasley Media Promotes Tina Murley To Chief Revenue Officer

Posted: 25 Apr 2022 06:45 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/224508/beasley-media-promotes-tina-murley-to-chief-revenue-officer/





Beasley Media Group announces Tina Murley has been promoted to Chief
Revenue Officer at Beasley Media Group.

Murley most recently served as the Vice President of Sales at the company
since December 2020. Previously, she worked as Director of Sales at the company’s Boston-based radio cluster for six years. She brings over 27
years of combined media, sales, marketing and management experience.

In her new role, the media executive will be responsible for overseeing all revenue on behalf of the company.

“It is an absolute privilege to promote Tina to the position of Chief
Revenue Officer at Beasley Media Group,” said Chief Executive Officer Caroline Beasley.” She has done a phenomenal job leading our company’s sales efforts over the past two years. Her ‘can do’ spirit and ability to lead our sales teams has been truly exceptional. I look forward to her continuing to drive our revenue growth across all the company’s platforms well into the future.”

“I want to thank Caroline, Bruce, Brian, Brad and the entire Beasley family for entrusting me to lead the sales charge for Beasley Media Group,” said Murley. “When I joined the company, I had the honor of meeting George
Beasley and knew instantly that I wanted to play a larger role in his
company. What I didn’t know is that I would be joining a collaborative and dedicated sales force that leads with ideas and is truly vested in client success. As CRO, I look forward to empowering our best-in-class team to succeed, grow revenue, and deliver results for our valued clients and shareholders.”

Murley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and
Economics from the University of Rhode Island. She will continue to be
based in Boston, Massachusetts.


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Deanna Mackey Returns To KPBS As General Manager

Posted: 25 Apr 2022 06:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/224465/deanna-mackey-returns-to-kpbs-as-general-manager/



KPBS has announced the appointment of Deanna Mackey as its new General
Manager.

Mackey returns to the company after serving in multiple roles between 1990
and 2005 including Managing Editor, Director of Public Information,
Associate General Manager, and Station Manager/COO. Since exiting she has served as President/Executive Director or Public Television Major Market
Group and Founder of Public Media Women in Leadership.

Mackey will oversee KPBS-TV and Public News/Talk 89.5 KPBS-FM San
Diego/97.7 KQVO Calexico.

Deanna Mackey, an executive leader and journalist with more than 30 years
of experience, has been appointed to serve as general manager for KPBS.

Overseeing a unit of about 180 staff, Mackey will hold leadership responsibility for operating and capital budgets of more than $37 million.
In addition to the core responsibility of providing strategic and
operational direction for KPBS and its news and public engagement missions, other primary areas of responsibility include membership support, major and planned giving, grants and corporate sponsorships.

“KPBS demands collaborative, future-driven and thoughtful leadership, especially given the increasing polarization in journalism,” said SDSU President Adela de la Torre, who announced Mackey’s appointment. “We found all of those skills in Deanna Mackey, and more.”

As general manager, and the first Latina to serve in the role, Mackey will oversee KPBS, which includes KPBS TV (four channels), Radio 89.5 and 97.7
and the organization’s digital platforms. Mackey will lead KPBS in efforts that continue to expand its visibility, growth and the many meaningful contributions the organization provides to our community and to our
collective knowledge.

Mackey will also maintain oversight of stewarding relationships with local
and national government officials and for building partnerships between
KPBS and content partners across the region, within the university and
beyond. She will also engage with the KPBS Advisory Council, and lead in assessing KPBS diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

“Mackey’s reputation as an executive strategist is well respected, and she is known for her ability to transform organizations to fulfill the needs of both their teams and the public,” de la Torre said. “She is best positioned to continue advancing KPBS as a pillar of civic engagement and as a
community connector.”

Mackey first began working at KPBS in 1985 as an editorial assistant while attending SDSU. She left in 1987 to serve as editor of The Daily Aztec, the university’s student-run newspaper.

Following a career in radio news and magazine publishing, Mackey returned
to KPBS in 1990 and remained with the organization until 2015, serving in several roles. As station manager/COO, Mackey oversaw content on
television, radio and digital, and also managed all support departments, to include those responsible for membership and corporate support, outreach
and communications. Prior to her role as station manager, she served as
media relations coordinator, director of public information, associate
general manager for marketing, education and new media, and editor of KPBS’ On Air magazine. She also developed the organization’s first strategic
plan, which then served as the blueprint for strategic growth.

“KPBS, through the continuing and evolving efforts of the full team, has an unprecedented opportunity to continue providing meaningful local news and contributing to the civic engagement of San Diego and Imperial counties,” said Mackey, who will report to the president. Mackey will also work
directly with Agnes Wong Nickerson, SDSU’s Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer.

“I am so proud of what the team at KPBS has already accomplished in our region, and am excited and honored to continue to be part of the important mission and service we provide,” Mackey said.

De la Torre also extended appreciation for the service and leadership of Associate General Manager Nancy Worlie, who has served as general manager
on an interim basis. Worlie will continue as interim until Mackey assumes
the role on June 30.

An established journalist, Mackey served as a writer and editor for a
number of San Diego-based publications and was also a radio news writer
prior to KPBS. Mackey also founded Public Media Women in Leadership, which provides programming and support to better prepare women with potential to become future senior leaders in the public media industry.

Committed to public service, Mackey also serves as a member of the Parks California board, is a governance and nominating committee member for inewsource, is a mentor through SDSUs Aztec Mentor Program and is also a
Girl Scout Troop leader.

Mackey earned her bachelor of arts from SDSU in 1988, majoring in both journalism and political science.



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Its Getting Hot In Duluth

Posted: 25 Apr 2022 05:00 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/224482/its-getting-hot-in-duluth/



Midwest Communications has launched CHR Hot 98.1 on 970 WDUL/98.1 W251CD Superior WI/Duluth MN.

The station is utilizing programming from Westwood One including Jonathan
Doll in mornings, Jay Cruze in middays, Kelsie Paige in afternoons and
Elliot Nina at night. The new format creates a competitor to Townsquare
Media Adult CHR Mix 108 KBMX.

The flip concludes an AM programming shuffle started by Midwest in February when Conservative Talk 710 WDSM and W251CD flipped to Sports as “710 The Game” taking the programming that had been on 970 WDUL.


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102.5 The Lake Debuts In Springfield

Posted: 25 Apr 2022 04:30 AM PDT https://radioinsight.com/headlines/224461/102-5-the-lake-debuts-in-springfield/



Mid-West Family Broadcasting has launched Classic Hits 102.5 The Lake on
970 WMAY/102.5 W273DR Springfield IL.

The current News/Talk programming will continue on 92.7 WMAY-FM Taylorville.

Positioning as Timeless Hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, the new format will feature core-artists including Beatles, Tom Petty, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Queen and Bruce Springsteen. WMAY-FM News Director/afternoon host
Jim Leach will double in mornings on the new brand. Ryan Elwoood Bjorn,
Program Director of Rock 97.7 WQLZ , will add on programming duties for The Lake.

The newest radio station in Springfield sets sail Monday, April 25th.
Mid-West Family Springfield announces the launch of 102.5 The Lake, playing “Timeless Hits” of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.

The new station offers a unique mix of music, ranging from the Beatles to
Tom Petty and the Heartbreaks, Aretha Franklin to Pat Benatar, Queen to
Bruce Springsteen, and much more. “This is a station that you can play at work, at a summer party, or in your car on a road trip,” said Mark Van
Allen, Vice President / Market Manager of Mid-West Family Springfield. “No other station in Springfield brings together so many different artists and
so many beloved rock and roll hits.”

The Lake will broadcast on 102.5 FM, and will be simulcast on 970 AM, which until now had been the flagship station for WMAY, Springfield’s News and Talk. That programming – including local hosts Greg Bishop, Jim Leach, and Frank McNeil, and an all-star lineup of national talk talent – will
continue to be heard on 92.7 FM.

Elwood Bjorn serves as the Brand Manager for 102.5 The Lake, and veteran Springfield radio personality Jim Leach will host mornings on the station.
You can also learn more at its website, thelakespringfield.com.

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