Blue Picked For Production In Peoria

6-27-13

Stephanie Blue becomes production director for Advanced Media Partners' four-station cluster in Peoria, IL: Sports WZPN-FM, Top 40 WPIA-FM, Triple A WWCT-FM, and Adult Hits WHPI-FM. She'll also host middays on WPIA, starting July 1. Blue was most recently in afternoons for Beasley/Ft. Myers, and before that was morning co-host at Cumulus/Peoria's WZPW (Power 92.3).

"We're fortunate to have someone with Stephanie's abilities and experience," AMS GM Michael Rea said. "She has fantastic creative skills and a great ear for production. As an air personality, she has a proven track record of success hosting a number of top-rated shows. One of her greatest attributes is her ability to connect with her listeners."

Blue said she's excited to return home to Peoria. "My time in Florida provided me a great radio experience," she said. And it wasn't too bad that I lived only five minutes from the beach! But that couldn't compare to the wonderful people in central Illinois."

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Calgaro Picked As WHQG/Milwaukee PD

8-10-12

Joe Calgaro is the new PD of Rock WHQG (102.9 The Hog) for Saga's Milwaukee Radio Group. He comes over from The Rockin' Apple, WAPL-FM in Appleton, where he also co-hosted afternoons.

Milwaukee Radio Group GM Annmarie Topel said, "We talked with many impressive candidates, but Joe was the best fit. His work ethic, values, creative and analytical abilities, and understanding of the goals of the station made him the clear choice. We are thrilled to have Joe on board and look forward to him taking the Hog to the next level."

Saga EVP/Group PD Steve Goldstein said Calgaro "brings a vast knowledge of tha format with a great balance of art and science -- he's got a left brain and a right brain."

Calgaro replaces longtime WHQG PD Keith Hastings, who announced plans to leave the station late last month. Calgaro said of Hastings, "He and his team have created a brand at the Hog that sets the standard for Rock radio. I look forward to the challenge of continuing and building upon that winning tradition."

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Schreck Picked As Dial Global SVP/Dir., Corporate Sports

April 16, 2012

Michael Schreck is named SVP/Director, Corporate Sports at Dial Global, overseeing sports sales and marketing as well as DG's negotiations with sports teams and leagues. Schreck is based in New York and reports directly to DG co-President/CEO David Landau.

Landau said, "Michael has a proven track record of success in cultivating both advertiser and league partnerships. With Michael's leadership, we are looking forward to continuing to define great moments for our advertisers and the millions of sports fans our broadcasts touch."

Schreck moves up from director of sports sales, a post he held at Westwood One before its purchase by Dial Global. Dial Global's sports offerings include the NFL, NASCAR, and NCAA football and basketball.

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