Two more radio veterans have joined the ever-growing list of Cumulus Media downsizing.
Steve Smith, Operations Manager/Program Director of Top 40 WZYP in Huntsville, AL, is the latest long-serving Cumulus Media employee to be impacted by corporate downsizing, departing the company after two decades of service.
In February 2010, Smith transitioned to Huntsville after programming Top 40 sister station WHHY in Montgomery, AL. Before that, he spent seven years at WMGI in Terre Haute, IN, where he served as Program Director from 1999 to 2004.
Reach Smith here.
After three years, Breck Kinsey is out as the midday host at Rock “Z93” WKQZ and the afternoon host at Top 40 102.5 WIOG in Saginaw, MI. A native of the area, Kinsey previously hosted the evenings at Country 98.1 WKCQ and was also part of the team at AC “Cruise 102.1” WLEW in Bad Axe, MI.
Daniel Merry is out as the evening host in New Orleans at ALT 92.3.
He announced the news on Instagram.
Also, in The Big Easy, Kim Che’re’ Hardy has departed as midday host at Gospel “Heaven 106.7” KKND. Throughout her career, Hardy has served at several prominent Gospel stations in New Orleans, including 750 KKNO and Praise 94.9” KPRF.
Buck Stevens has departed Country “B104” WBWN in Bloomington, IL, after 26 years. His most recent roles included Program Director and afternoon host. Reach him here.
Wally B’ Berlingeri is out as the afternoon host at Classic Hits “Sunny 103.1” WSYN in Myrtle Beach, SC. Berlingeri has been a prominent figure in the Myrtle Beach radio market for many years, with previous roles at Top 40 “Mix 97.7” WWXM, “Hot 100” WSEA, and Rhythmic AC “Movin 94.5” WYEZ.
Country “I92,” 92.3 WLWI Montgomery, AL, has canceled the Southern Gospel program “Grand Old Gospel Time” after a 35-year run. The show, which featured part-time host Bill Roberts, will conclude its broadcast as Roberts departs from the station.
Alternative “95X” 95.7 WAQX Syracuse, NY, has canceled its “Morning Mess” show after a decade on the air, with Shannon Wells exiting.
The show’s hosts, Marty The One Man Party and Wells, joined WAQX in 2014, following their tenure at Top 40 “Hot 107.9” WWHT, where they hosted mornings from 2004 to 2010. Local social media groups first noted Shannon Wells’ absence from the program in late November.
If you have been let go or know of someone who is not on the most recent list, please email jeff@barrettmedia.com
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