10-9-14
Friends and co-workers of the late Kevin Metheny have created a tribute website to the long-time programmer who died suddenly on October 3. The site can be found at http://www.kevinmetheny.com/ and is called "An Online Celebration of Kevin Metheny." You can send in pictures, audio, and stories about Kevin. Funeral arrangements have not been made public yet. He was 60 years old when he passed away of a massive heart attack at his desk at KGO/KSFO last Friday.
6-18-14
Cumulus is bringing in veteran Kevin Metheny as operations manager at KGO and KSFO in San Francisco. Metheny currently serves Cumulus as program director of WJR in Detroit. Metheny is a career content creator whose other recent work includes the launch of CBS Radio?s Country KMNB, ?BUZ*N @ 102.9? in the Twin Cities; Program Director of WGN, Chicago; and 13 years with Clear Channel in various roles, including Regional Vice President of Programming. Cumulus is engaged in a nationwide search for Metheny?s replacement at WJR.
1-16-2013
As of today, veteran programmer Kevin Metheny is the new PD for Cumulus-owned WJR in Detroit. Metheny?s experience includes programming and operations positions with Clear Channel, Tribune Broadcasting, CBS, and Jacor. He?s best known for his recent success with Clear Channel and as having programmed the legendary WNBC/New York City. He was also once VP/Programming & Production at MTV and VH1 television. He spent 10 years at WTAM/Cleveland and is credited with re-launching that brand and re-building the station into its dominant position.