Pros On The Loose
• The downsizing also continues inside iHeartMedia — the latest cutbacks have hit the Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA market and include Jack Spade (left), who exits as PD of Rhythmic WJJS/Roanoke after a four-year run. Spade’s previous programming stops include the late, legendary WABB/Mobile, AL, WHTS (103-5 Hot FM)/Grand Rapids, MI and New Media’s WQSL & WZKL/Greenville-New Bern, NC.
Spade is now seeking his next broadcasting opportunity — programming or otherwise — and can be reached for meaningful conversations at 616-914-7040 or jackspade316@yahoo.com.
• We also have unconfirmed report that Rip Wooten, afternoon drive/Imaging Director over on sister WYYD (New Country 107.9)/Lynchburg.
• After a 16-year run with Cumulus Hot AC WXLO/Worcester, MA, APD/MD/midday personality Mary Knight did her last show yesterday as she prepares to embark on a new path — seeking new opportunities and spending more quality time with her family. Going forward, Knight can be contacted at maryknight8080@gmail.com.
Knight’s departure leaves yet another sizable vacancy in the XLO Programming Department — PD Lance Ballance left several weeks ago, and the search for a successor continues. [Photo: Habakkuk Media Services]
