Executive Action

• Veteran programmer Tom Calococci has joined Sheet Happens Prep for Affiliate Relations and content creation. Calococci arrives bearing a lengthy programming resume that includes WERQ (92Q)/Baltimore, KZZP/Phoenix, KBXX (97.9 The Box)/Houston, KKBT (100.3 The Beat)/Los Angeles, WPOW (Power 96) and WFLC/Miami. Calococci said, “I couldn’t be more excited to be joining Jeff Andrews and his incredible team at Sheet Happens Prep. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with my radio friends and forging new relationships with air talent so I can super-serve and introduce them to the many benefits of Sheet Happens Prep’s outstanding daily content, exclusive features and Instant Phoners. After all, content is king!”

Andrews commented, “The opportunity to hire someone of Tom’s caliber was a no-brainer. His unparalleled passion, creative ideas and experience of developing top-ranked morning shows will help our current and future clients achieve greater ratings success! Tom is going to be a major asset to Sheet Happens Prep as we continue to develop one-of-a kind original content that drives ratings and revenue!” Your messages of congratulations can be sent directly to Tom at 323-717-1778 or tom@sheethappensprep.com.

• Cumulus Media has named Nicola (Nic) Merenda as VP/Market Manager for the company’s six-station group in Topeka, KS — Classic Country KTOP (102.9 NASH Icon), Classic Hits KWIC (99.3 The Eagle), AC KMAJ-FM (Majic 107.7), Rock KDVV (V100), News-Talk KMAJ-AM and Sports-Talk KTOP-AM. Merenda joins Cumulus from Pandora Media, Inc. in San Antonio, TX, where he was also VP of Sales for Clear Channel/iHeartMedia. Already familiar with the Kansas radio landscape, Merenda was recognized as Entercom’s 2011 Sales Manager of the Year for his performance as General Sales Manager of KQRC-FM and KRBZ-FM/Mission, KS. Merenda began his broadcast career in Chicago with WLUP, WKQX and WLS-AM, where he was VP/GSM.

Donna Baker, Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Media Kansas City, said, “Nic brings a wealth of experience and infectious enthusiasm for our industry. We are excited to welcome him ‘home’ as he joins the Midwest Region to lead our outstanding Topeka team.” Merenda remarked, “I cannot thank Donna enough for this opportunity to work for Cumulus with some incredibly talented people and great stations in Topeka. It’s great to be back in the Midwest!”