NRG MEDIA has hired KEELY BYARS as GM for its seven-station OMAHA group, including KOZN-A (1620 THE ZONE), Hot AC KQKQ (SWEET 98.5), Adult Hits KOOO (101.9 THE KEG), Top 40/Rhythmic KOPW (POWER 106.9), News-Talk KOIL-A, Regional Mexican KMMQ-A/F (LA NUEVA 99.5/1020-AM), and Sports KZOT-A (1180 THE ZONE).NRG MEDIA COO JIM SMITH said, “BYARS is an energetic leader with a broad base of experience in media, digital innovation, content development, and operations. She is a native NEBRASKAN .
RESULTS RADIO has hired JJ JEFFRIES as Operations Manager for its four-station cluster in CHICO, CA, including Adult Hits KBQB (92.7 BOB-FM), Top 40 KCEZ (POWER 102.1), Active Rock KRQR (106.7 Z-ROCK) and Classic Rock KTHU (THUNDER 100.7).JEFFRIES will also serve as PD for Z-ROCK, succeeding PAUL BORIS, who passed away suddenly in MAY. KTHU and the company’s KHRD/REDDING, CA continue to be led by Classic Rock Format Captain MARK ZANDER.JEFFRIES begins JULY 24th, reporting to SVP .
AUDACY has rebranded Classic Hits KLUV/DALLAS as "98.7 THE SPOT." The station has not changed format, but AUDACY VP/Programming VINCE RICHARDS will serve as OM and sister Adult Hits WJKK (100.3 JACK FM) Brand Mgr. JT SPRINGER will serve as THE SPOT s Assistant Brand Manager.“We’re thrilled to unveil the next chapter of KLUV’s history in the DFW and introduce 98.7 THE SPOT to our audience,” said AUDACY Regional President and Market Manager BRIAN PURDY. .