US
WTOP Seeks Morning Co-Anchor As Michelle Basch Preps To Depart
After nearly two decades at Hubbard News 103.5 WTOP Washington, Michelle Basch will depart the station at the end of the year to relocate to her cabin in Pennsylvania. […]
Month: September 2025
UK
Central FM announces leadership changes with key departures
Ann Marie Miller has retired from Central FM after a career in Scottish radio spanning nearly 24 years.
Ann Marie first joined the Stirling-based station in January 2002 and went on to serve as Station Manager, leading the team through some of its biggest achievements.
Central FM won the Radio Academy Nations and Regions Station of the Year four times under her direction, alongside national recognition for sales and creative campaigns.
Her work included overseeing the 2009 Winter Safe Driving Campaign, which later received the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award. Even after stepping down in December 2010, her influence was felt when Central FM won the Sony UK Station of the Year the following year, based on her final year’s performance.
From 2011, Ann Marie worked as Regional Manager for Scotland at Bauer Radio’s Cash for Kids, helping fundraising efforts grow from £1 million to nearly £5 million annually. She returned to Central FM in 2018, helping re-establish the broadcaster as the leading commercial station in the Forth Valley.
Two other well-known voices are also leaving the station. Alan Edwards, who has been Head of Content and Breakfast Host since 2022, is moving on to become a full-time celebrant. Alan is credited with bringing creativity and energy to the station’s programming.
Daytime presenter Tony McQue, who first joined Central FM as a weekend host before taking over the daytime slot in 2018, is leaving to focus on his own business. His programme consistently attracted the highest audience numbers since the station launched in 1990.
The station has thanked Ann Marie, Alan and Tony for their contribution and wished them well for the future.
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US
Bert Weiss To Retire From The Bert Show
After 25 years in mornings as the only morning show in the history of the brand at Cumulus Media CHR “Q99.7” WWWQ Atlanta, The Bert Show is coming to an end on Friday, October 24. […]
Ireland
Funding available for media events through new sponsorship round
Coimisiún na Meán has opened applications for its latest Sponsorship Scheme, offering around €300,000 to support media-related events and activities across Ireland.
The scheme will provide funding for events that align with the regulator’s Strategy Statement and its wider goal of building a thriving and safe media landscape. Proposals will be assessed on their relevance, value for money, and promotional plans, as well as how they connect with the work of Coimisiún na Meán.
Media Development Commissioner Rónán Ó Domhnaill said the initiative will highlight “the diversity, creativity and innovation within the Irish media sector” and encouraged organisations to apply. He added that the programme aims to support “a media landscape that is sustainable, pluralistic and participative, and that reflects who we are as a society.”
Previous awardees include Radiodays Ireland, the Choice Music Prize, the Irish Film and Television Awards, GORM Gathering 2025, the Dingle Animation Festival, the GAZE Film Festival and Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais.
Applications are now open and must be submitted by midday on 21 October this year. A guide for applicants and the application form can be found on the Coimisiún na Meán website.
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US
KCMS Adds Taylor Mills As Afternoon Host
CRISTA Media has announced the addition of Taylor Mills as afternoon host at Christian AC “Spirit 105.3” KCMS-FM Edmonds/Seattle WA. Mills will join the group after four years in nights at Hope Media Group Christian AC 89.3 KSBJ Houston and will also develop a morning show to air on “Praise 106.5” KWPZ Bellingham WA/Vancouver BC. […] […]
UK
Asian Network Certified returns to Birmingham with live DJ sets
BBC Asian Network’s flagship club night, Asian Network Certified, is heading back to Birmingham this year.
The event takes place at XOYO Birmingham on Saturday 15 November from 7pm to midnight, with headline sets from Birmingham’s own DJ and producer Dr Zeus.
The line-up will also feature AJD, Dipps Bhamrah, DJ Limelight, Junglebandi, Kizzi, Manara, MR.O and DJ Kades, Nav Mischief and Ramnik. The night will be hosted by Asian Network presenters Nikita Kanda and Haroon Rashid.
Dr Zeus said: “I’m gassed to be headlining Asian Network Certified in my hometown Birmingham, it’s going to be a massive night! I’m really looking forward to dropping all my bangers from way back when to now and bringing along some surprises on the night.”
Head of Asian Network, Ahmed Hussain, added: “Asian Network Certified has always been about celebrating British Asian identity, culture, and music – and I’m thrilled to bring that energy to Birmingham with another unforgettable event. This year feels especially significant as we settle back into Birmingham with the whole station now broadcasting from here.”
The show will bring a mix of British Asian sounds, UK Garage, Punjabi Hip-Hop, RnB and Bollywood beats. For those unable to attend in person, highlights will be broadcast on BBC Asian Network and BBC Sounds from 6pm on Friday 21 November.
Full details are on the BBC website.
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