Pros In Motion
• Cumulus Media has appointed radio management vet Jeff Lyon as VP/Market Manager for its four-station group in Abilene, TX — Top 40 KCDD (Power 103), Country KBCY, Classic Rock KHXS (102 The Bear) and Sports-Talk KTLT (98.1 The Ticket). The exact opposite of your classic job-hopper, Lyon spent the past 21 years as President/Chief Revenue Officer for Townsquare Media’s stations in Victoria, TX. Prior to that, he was VP/GM for Sierra Industries’ KSNM-FM and KXDC-FM/Las Cruces, NM.
In making the announcement of Lyon’s hire, Mark Sullivan, Regional Vice President, Cumulus Media, said, “We’re thrilled to have a manager of Jeff’s caliber joining our team in Abilene. Jeff brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that provides him with a strong foundation for success. We’re excited about what the future brings for him, our team in Abilene, our listeners and our advertisers.” Lyon commented, “I’m very excited to be part of the Cumulus family and look forward to relocating to the Abilene area. It’s great to work with a group committed to the industry and its future.”
• Available Now! Well-respected promotion and marketing pro Jonathan Jacobs is leaving Republic Records after nine years. Jacobs (left) most recently served as Republic’s Southeast Regional Promotion Rep.
Prior to joining Republic, Jacobs worked as a Regional Promotion Manager for Columbia Records. He is currently exploring other opportunities and can be reached at 816-728-4817 or jonathan.jacobs33@gmail.com.
• West Virginia Radio Corporation Country WKWS (96.1 KWS)/Charleston, WV has hired Chappel Fisher for middays. Ms. Fisher most recently held down the same daypart at SummitMedia Country WZZK/Birmingham, AL. She previously did middays at WKKT/Charlotte in the late ’90s and Fisher started her radio career at the mighty WSIX/Nashville. “I’m so excited about this company and finally playing real Country music again,” said Fisher, who augments a jock lineup that includes Wolf Bowers in mornings and PD Billy Brown in afternoon drive.
