Seattle Radio: Tori Dunn New Marketing Director For KNUC

Tori Dunn

Hubbard Radio Seattle announces the appointment of Tori Dunn as the new Promotions and Marketing Director of Country KNUC 98.9 FM.

Tori said, “To be a part of such a special brand like Country 98.9 is an extreme honor and I am incredibly appreciative of the support of Lisa Adams, Marc Kaye and the Hubbard Radio Seattle Family. My dreams are coming true being able to walk through the doors each day with Country 98.9!”

Lisa Adams, KNUC Programming Director said, “Tori is a true asset to the Country 98.9 brand! Her energy, creativity, passion and her experience propelled her to the top of my list. I’m excited for the continued evolution of the station and all that Tori brings to the team!”

“What a great day when we find the perfect person for the job in house. Thank goodness Tori has a real reason to wear those damn boots to work now,” said Marc Kaye, Vice President/Market Manager at Hubbard Radio Seattle.

Tori was most recently the Promotions and Marketing Coordinator at Warm 106.9 and has held positions at KKWF (Country), KMTT (AAA), KWJZ (Smooth Jazz) and KQMV (Top 40).

Country 98.9 KNUC is owned by Hubbard Radio Seattle LLC, which owns and operates four other Seattle stations including MOViN 92.5, WARM 106.9, AM 880 KIXI and AM1150 KKNW. Visit Country 98.9 on the web at Country989fm.com.

Seattle Radio: Country KNUC Adds Tim Leary Showgram

Claire, Tim and Karen

Hubbard Radio/Seattle has announced a new Morning Show for KNUC Country 98.9.

Tim Leary, Claire Beverly and Karen (Red) Daiss are an award winning Morning Show from Savannah, Georgia. The trio has been together for three years and is well-known for their community service, humorous and listener driven content. They are busy working on their relocation plans and will be announcing their on air date shortly.

Tim said “This is really so over whelming and unbelievable, we’re still trying to take this all in. To Ginny Morris, Drew Horowitz, Dave Bestler, Greg Strassell, Marc Kaye, Lisa Adams, and Steve Reynolds we can’t thank you enough for your support and believing in us! To our agent Jim Robinson, you’re the best in the industry! And I wouldn’t have the show any other way than with the most talented co-hosts anywhere; Claire and Red! (PS to my wife Karen, I promise not to break any more of your grandmother’s China when we unpack it in Seattle!). We can’t wait! This is going to be a blast!!!”

KNUC 98.9 FM (68 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Marc Kaye, Market Manager for Hubbard Radio Seattle, said “I fell in love with Tim, Claire and Red in the first few minutes of meeting them. I know the Seattle radio audience will find them entertaining and refreshing, we are in for one heck of a run.”

Lisa Adams, Program Director, can be reached at lisaadams@hubbardradio.com or 425-653-1164.

Seattle Radio: Country KNUC Fills Midday Time Slot

Seth Hughes

Hubbard Radio Seattle announces their new Midday personality, Seth Hughes, at Country KNUC 98.9 FM.

Hughes said, “For as long as I can remember it was a dream of mine to play country music on the radio in Seattle. 12 years ago, I travelled across the country to make that dream and so many others come true. Thanks to Lisa Adams, Marc Kaye and Greg Strassell for helping me keep the dream alive. To start a new job with a company as respected as Hubbard and NOT have to even smell the inside of a Uhaul trailer is truly a blessing. I’m so excited to start the Country 98.9 chapter of my life.”

“How cool is it that I get to work with one of the premier country talents in the nation! Seth is going to own Middays in Seattle! I’m looking forward to his experience and creativity as our country family grows!” Says Lisa Adams, Program Director of KNUC.

Hughes most recently spent time in the Afternoon and Morning Drive slots at the former KMPS 94.1 FM. Prior to that, he helped launch KKWF in 2006 where he was the APD and afternoon drive host after moving to the Pacific Northwest from Vermont where he held positions in the programming and production fields for 16 years.

Seattle Radio: MM Anne Marie Mulholland EXITS Hubbard

Ann Marie Mulholland is out at Market Manager at the Hubbard Radio cluster in Seattle.joined Hubbard Radio Seattle as Vice President and Market Manager in 2018.

Ann Marie Mulholland

The Seattle radio cluster includes MOViN 92.5 KQMV, 98.9 The Bull KNUC, Warm 106.9 KRWM, KIXI 880 AM and KKNW 1150 AM.

KNUC/Seattle Brand and Content Director Scott Mahalick will handle Market Manager duties in the interim..

Before Hubbard, Mulholland spent the 14 years in Seattle serving in management for CRISTA, Entercom and Sandusky Radio.

Mulholland has also led sales departments in Eugene, OR and Pittsburgh for Citadel Broadcasting and CBS Radio. Her career began in Seattle, WA where she worked for EZ Communications as an account executive and co-op/vendor manager.

KNUC/Seattle Brand and Content Director Scott Mahalick will handle Market Manager duties in the interim..

Seattle Radio: Michael Kraig Mason Lands Nights At KNUC

Michael Kraig Mason

Hubbard Radio/Seattle announces the appointment of Michael Kraig Mason as the Evening Personality at Country KNUC 98.9 FM.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to be back on the air in my hometown! Thanks to Lisa Adams, Marc Kaye, Greg Strassell and Kraig Kitchin for believing in me and making this happen! I’ve never been more excited in my life” said Michael Mason.

Program Director Lisa Adams said, “Michael is a Pacific Northwest native that is incredibly creative, unique with high energy! Seattle nights are in for something very special!”

KNUC 98.9 FM (68 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

Michael Kraig Mason got his start in radio in Portland Oregon at Z100 and most recently handled production and video for the nationally syndicated show “Delilah.” Additionally, he hosted afternoon drive in Seattle at former 104.9 The Monkey for five years.

Seattle Radio: B-Dub Lands PM Drive At Country KNUC

Mr. B-Dub

Hubbard Radio has announced Bryan "B-Dub" Washington joins Country KNUC 98.9 FM The Bull in Seattle Seattle for weekday afternoons from 2-7pm.

B-Dub’s previous stints include Assistant Program Director and PM Drive Host at iHeart Radio’s 106.7 The Bull in Denver, Program Director at KBEB 92.5 The Bull Sacramento, Music Director at KMLE 107.9 Phoenix and APD/MD at KUPL 98.7 The Bull Portland.

"I'm beyond excited to get my family back home to the Northwest and join the team at 98-9 The Bull and Hubbard Seattle. Can't wait to make some great radio with Fitz, Wingnut, and the rest of the crew at The Bull, as well as work with Scott Mahalick again! Amazing things to come," said Washington.

Hubbard Radio Seattle OM Scott Mahalick added, "We are lucky to have recruited a remarkable talent with B-Dub and his super power is on air, online and everywhere, entertaining audiences with his quick wit."

He replaces Corey Dillon, who departed Friday.

CMA 2020 Broadcast Award Nominees Announced

➤Finalists For Broadcast Personality Of The Year (by market size):

National

• “American Country Countdown” (Kix Brooks) – Westwood One
• “The Blair Garner Show” (Blair Garner and “Off Eric” Garner) – Westwood One
• “CMT After Midnite” (Cody Alan) – Premiere Networks
• “Country Countdown USA” (Lon Helton) – Westwood One
• “The Mayor of Music Row” (Charlie Monk) – Sirius XM Satellite Radio

Major Market

• “Angie Ward” – WUBL, Atlanta, Ga.
• “Chris Carr & Company” (Chris Carr, Kia Becht, and McKaila Granning) – KEEY, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
• “Double-L” (Lois Lewis) – KNIX, Phoenix, Ariz.
• “Fitz in the Morning” (Cory Fitzner) – KNUC, Seattle-Tacoma, Wash.
• “Paul Schadt & Sarah Lee in the Morning with Producer Geof” (Paul Schadt, Sarah Lee and Geof Knight) – WKKT, Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, N.C.-S.C.

Large Market

• “The Big Dave Show (“Big Dave” Chandler, Chelsie Shinkle, Jason Statt and Ashley Hempfling) – WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio
• “Jim, Deb & Kevin” (Jim Denny, Deborah Honeycutt and Kevin Freeman) – WFMS, Indianapolis, Ind.
• “Lexi & Banks” (“Lexi” Elena Abatgis and “Banks” Jared Danielson) – KUBL, Salt Lake City-Ogden- Provo, Utah
• “Obie & Ashley” (“Obie” Obed Diaz and Ashley Morrison) – WWKA, Orlando, Fla.
• “Ridder, Scott and Shannen” (“Ridder” Shaun Ridderbush, Scott Dolphin, and Shannen Oesterreich) – WMIL, Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.

Medium Market

• “Brent Michaels” – KUZZ, Bakersfield, Calif.
• “Clay & Company” (Clay Moden, Rob Banks, and Val Townsend) – WYRK, Buffalo-Niagara Falls, N.Y.
• “Kenn McCloud” – KUZZ, Bakersfield, Calif.
• “Scott and Sarah in the Morning” (Scott Wynn and Sarah Kay) – WQMX, Akron, Ohio
• “Steve & Gina In The Morning” (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.-Iowa

Small Market

• “Big Rick In The Morning” (“Big Rick” Daniels) – WGGC, Bowling Green, Ky.
• “Bobby & Steve (and Mandi!)” (Bobby Cook, Steve Schwetman and Mandi Turner) – WKYQ, Paducah, Ky.
• “Brent and Candy – The Cat Pak Morning Show” (Brent Lane and Candy Cullerton) – WYCT, Pensacola, Fla.
• “Officer Don & DeAnn” (“Officer Don” Evans and DeAnn Stephens) – WBUL, Lexington-Fayette, Ky.
• “Steve And Jessica Mornings” (Steve Waters and Jessica Cash) – WFLS, Fredericksburg, Va.

➤Finalists For Radio Station Of The Year (by market size):

Major Market

• KNUC – Seattle-Tacoma, Wash.
• KSCS – Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
• KYGO – Denver-Boulder, Colo.
• WXTU – Philadelphia, Pa.
• WYCD – Detroit, Mich.

Large Market

• KNCI – Sacramento, Calif.
• KUBL – Salt Lake City-Ogden-Provo, Utah
• WMIL – Milwaukee-Racine, Wis.
• WUBE – Cincinnati, Ohio
• WWKA – Orlando, Fla.

Medium Market

• KATM – Modesto, Calif.
• WHKO – Dayton, Ohio
• WQMX – Akron, Ohio
• WUSY – Chattanooga, Tenn.
• WXCY – Wilmington, Del.

Small Market

• KKNU – Eugene-Springfield, Ore.
• WBYT – South Bend, Ind.
• WKXC – Augusta, Ga.
• WXBQ – Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va.
• WXFL – Florence-Muscle Shoals, Ala.

The nominees for the 2020 CMA Awards were also announced Tuesday morning. Select categories were first announced by Luke Combs and Carly Pearce on Good Morning America, with remaining categories revealed by Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barrett during a live stream hosted by Ashley Eicher.

Combs received his first nomination for the night’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, along with Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban.

Lambert leads the nominees with seven nominations, breaking the record for most nominations by a female artist in CMA Awards history with 55 total career nods.

Combs follows with six nominations; Maren Morris has five; and Dan + Shay, producer Jay Joyce and Pearce each secured four.

First time CMA Awards nominees are Andress, Barrett, Bieber, Jimmie Allen, Justin Clough, David Coleman, Jim Cooley, Luke Dick, Sam Ellis, Ray Fulcher, Caylee Hammack, Hozier, Zach Kale, Rob McNelley, Buckley Miller, Scott Moffatt, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton, Sam Siske, Derrick Southerland, Chris Tomlin, Tenille Townes and Laura Veltz.

Seattle Radio: Hubbard Radio Makes More Cuts

First Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati, now layoffs at Hubbard Radio have reached Seattle.

An undetermined number On-air personalities, off-air producers and promotions workers have been pinjk-slipped at Hubbard stations.

Reported to be included are Michael Kraig Mason, evening personality at Country KNUC 98.9 The Bull and the 3-year-old morning show at AC KRWM.  Gone are Allan Fee, Ashley Ryan and producer Kevin Justik.

Mason joined KNUC in March 2018 as part of the station’s early staffing, Fee and Ryan joined KRWM in September 2015

Seattle Radio: Corey Dillon Joins Country KNUC

Corey Dillon

Hubbard Radio/Seattle announces their new Afternoon personality, Corey Dillon, at KNUC The New 98.9 The Bull.

Dillon said, “I am so excited to join the team at The New 98.9 The Bull and a company like Hubbard. My dream has always been to be able to entertain, inform, or draw some sort of emotion out of listeners on their drive home. I can’t imagine a better place to have that opportunity than Seattle. I want to thank Lisa Adams, Marc Kaye, and Greg Strassell for allowing me the opportunity to make my dream a reality.”

“Corey is one of America’s premier up and coming talents and I look forward to watching his amazing creativity and listener focused show dominate the Seattle market!” said Lisa Adams, Program Director of The New 98.9 The Bull.

Hubbard Radio Seattle VP/Market Manager Marc Kaye elated, “Rounding out our on-air lineup with Corey and love of radio and his unbridled enthusiasm is going to pave the way for more bull and less bulls*hit here at The New 98.9 The Bull!”

Corey spent the last 14 months doing nights at the 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM) in Houston. Prior to that, he was at Z90 (XHITZ) doing late nights in San Diego, hosted nights at 95 Triple X (WXXX) in Burlington, Vermont and weekends on 103.3 AMP Radio (WODS) in Boston.

Seattle Radio: Scott Mahalick, Fitz Join Country KNUC-FM

Hubbard Radio/Seattle has announced the hiring of veteran programmer Scott Mahalick to join Country KNUC 98.9 FM The Bull as Brand and Content Director.

Mahalick recently vacated his post as Executive VP/Programming for Alpha Media, and is relocating to Seattle. Mahalick is also known for his successful track record in country radio programming, including KBWF/San Francisco, KKWF/Seattle, Aurora Media and Citadel Broadcasting.

Scott Mahalick

Mahalick said, "I am truly honored to join the World Class broadcast team at Hubbard Radio. Big thanks to Ann Marie Mulholland, Ginny Morris, Drew Horowitz and Greg Strassell for having such a strong conviction to invest in and support great talent at the local level."

Concurrently, "Fitz in the Morning" returns to the Seattle airwaves on The Bull. Fitz brings many years as the leading country morning show in Seattle to Hubbard. Fitz' syndicated products continue with Hubbard's full support. Fitz lives in Issaquah, WA with his wife and five children.

Fitz commented, "I'm beyond thrilled to be joining the Hubbard Radio family and look forward to sharing my very best with the Northwest. It's going to be one heck of a ride."

Hubbard Radio Seattle VP/Market Manager Ann Marie Mulholland added, "The country audience in Seattle has been without their favorite morning show host for too long. I believe the dynamic duo of Fitz backed by Scott Mahalick will change the face of radio in Seattle."

Most recently, Fitz was the host of the highly-rated “Fitz in the Morning” show on KKWF The Wolf 100.7 FM, where he spent the past 12 years as one of the most-recognized personalities in the Seattle-Tacoma area.  In addition to his local Seattle morning show, his programs “The Hit List with Fitz,” “The Fitz Show,” and “Nashville Minute” are syndicated on hundreds of radio stations across North America by Sun Broadcast Group. Fitz  was also voted “Best Radio Personality” for eight consecutive years by NBC KING 5 television viewers.

Seattle Radio: KNUC Importing The Bobby Bones Show

Hubbard Radio’s KNUC 98.9 The Bull is adding  The Bobby Bones Show to Seattle Mornings beginning Tuesday, January 19. The Country Music Association Award and Academy of Country Music Award-winning radio show will air weekday mornings from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. PT.

Each morning on The Bobby Bones Show, host Bobby Bones and his co-hosts Amy, Lunchbox, and Eddie welcome the biggest names in country music and entertain listeners with their unique mix of pop-culture news and information, crazy stunts, and hilarious conversations.

“Seattle is one of my favorite cities in America,” said Bones. “I’m extremely excited to be on one of the premiere country stations in America! From top to bottom the team at The Bull is what many stations strive to be. I’m lucky that I get to join and be a part of such greatness. Consider me the luckiest guy in country music right now.”

“We are excited to welcome The Bobby Bones show to their new Puget Sound home,” stated 98.9 THE BULL Brand Content Director, Scott Mahalick. “Bobby, Amy, Eddie, Lunchbox and Ray will keep you smiling and on your toes every day.”

Below is 98.9 The Bull’s new weekday lineup:

• The Bobby Bones Show 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• Wingnut 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• B-Dub 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Tic Tak 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Bones replaces The Fitz In The Morning Show, which ended in December.  Fitz will now concentrative on his syndicated Country Top 40 Show.

Seattle Radio: Country KNUC Adds Wingnut For Middays

New Country KNUC 98.9 The Bull has announced the addition of  Wingnut back to the airwaves in Seattle as he steps into a Midday show from 9am – 2pm with added APD/MD duties at the station.

Program Director Scott Mahalick said, “You can have the best strategy, in the best building in the world, but if you don’t have Wingnut in your hallways you’re only half steppin’. I’m proud to say we have us a Wingnut in OUR hallways!”

Wingnut joins Fitz in the Morning and Corey Dillon in afternoons as the live and local stampede takes over the airwaves in Seattle.

“It is a dream come true to work at Hubbard Radio with Scott Mahalick, Ann Marie Mulholland and Greg Strassell. Finally, I get to do radio fast, loud and bigger than life – just like a stampede!” Wingnut exclaimed.

Wingnut was previously at KKWF/Seattle as their PM Drive personality and APD/MD since 2005. Prior to KKWF, Wingnut’s stops were at KBWF/San Francisco, KWOF/Denver and KNTY/Sacramento.

The midday opening was created when Seth Hughes walked across the hall to sister AC KRWM Warm 106.9 for mornings.

Seattle Radio: Fitz In the Morning To EXIT KNUC

Hubbard Radio confirms that the Fitz In The Morning Daily show on KNUC 98.9 FM, will be ending in the next few weeks. 

Fitz will focus all of his efforts on Country Top 40 and the creation of new projects. Fitz is only the third host in the 45-year history of Country music’s longest-running national radio show and has just started writing the next chapter in one of the most storied brands in Country Music with 264 affiliates. 

Fitz said, “While I will dearly miss the daily interaction with my Seattle listeners, I’m truly excited to focus my attention on continuing the tradition of CT40 and bringing it into the next decade with fun, captivating new features, emotion, and remembering the stars of yesterday, while introducing the country stars of tomorrow- Taking CT40 into the next 40 years!”

Wheeler Morris, VP/Market Manager for Hubbard Radio Seattle states that “Over the past few years Fitz and his entire team have connected the new 98-9 The Bull with a growing audience and they will be missed.”

Brand/Content Director Scott Mahalick said, “We look forward to writing a new chapter for 98-9 The Bull next year, and are working on plans now. We are glad to continue being the flagship radio station for CT40 with Fitz, and look forward to him playing the HITS for years to come.”

Savannah Radio: WUBB To Team Hunter & Leslie For Mornings

Dick Broadcasting Company has announced that Savannah’s very own “Tim Leary and The Morning Showgram” will be taking their show on the road and heading to Hubbard's Country KNUC in Seattle, Washington.

“It is a very special time for Tim, Claire and Karen. They have done such an amazing job in the Savannah and Hilton Head markets that they have created the next opportunity for themselves in one of the top markets in the country. What you hear (or see) is truly who they are as people. Their kindness, generosity, and community interests have really made an impact here”, says Market Manager Aaron Wilborn. “We will be sad to see them go but this has created an opportunity to find even more talented people in our industry and bring something just as special here to the area.”

Hunter Meyer

With that opportunity, Dick Broadcasting and WUBB Bob 106.9 WUBB-FM has announced “Hunter and Leslie in the Morning”. Hunter is coming from Columbia, SC where he was the PD and afternoon host on Fox 102.3. Leslie joins the team from Sarasota, FL where she has lived for the past year after spending over 10 years as the morning show host on Lazer 99.3 in Springfield, MA. Hunter and Leslie come to DBC with over 40 years of experience doing mornings in multiple format types.

Leslie Rivers

“After a Nationwide search, Aaron and Gabe did a remarkable job connecting these two as they had instant chemistry and engaging content together,” says VP of Programming Jason Goodman.

“I’m so excited to make Bob 106.9 and Savannah my new home and I’m honored to work with a solid crew of people”, said Leslie.

“We’ve got big shoes to fill, but we’re up for the challenge”, said Hunter who will also serve as the station’s Program Director. “It’s a great station, in a great market and I can’t wait to get started.”

“It’s never easy to replace a show like the Morning Showgram.” They meant so much to the station and the community. So I think we all feel very lucky to have found Hunter and Leslie”, remarked Operations Manager Gabe Reynolds. “I truly believe we’ve got something special.”

WUBB 106.9 FM (100 Kw) Red=Local Coverage Area

The Morning Showgram’s last day will Friday April 27th followed by a going away party that evening that is open to the public. Hunter and Leslie in the Morning will make their debut on Monday April 30th at 6am.

Hubbard Drops "Radio" From Brand Name

Hubbard Radio Rebrands as Hubbard — Media That Connects Minneapolis, MN — Hubbard Radio CEO Ginny Hubbard announced Monday that the company is dropping “Radio” from its name and rebranding as Hubbard — Media That Connects™, reflecting its evolution into a diversified media organization beyond traditional broadcasting.

The new brand identity highlights the company’s 103-year legacy of connecting consumers and advertisers to strengthen businesses and communities, while better representing how audiences and advertisers engage with media today across broadcast, streaming, podcasting, digital platforms, and on-demand content.

According to the company’s announcement, what began in 1923 with a single AM radio station has grown into a multifaceted media enterprise that now operates 50 radio stations across 12 markets. 

Key clusters include flagship stations such as WTOP (all-news powerhouse) and WFED (Federal News Network) in Washington, D.C.; WDRV (97.1 The Drive) and WTMX (101.9 The Mix) in Chicago; KUPD, KDKB, and KSLX in Phoenix; KQMV (MOViN 92.5), KNUC, and KRWM in Seattle; WARH (106.5 The Arch), WIL (92.3), KSHE 95, and WXOS (101.1 ESPN) in St. Louis; WUBE (B-105), WKRQ (Q102), and WYGY (97.3 The Wolf) in Cincinnati; plus strong presences in Minneapolis-St. Paul (KSTP) and West Palm Beach, along with the national digital marketing agency 2060 Digital and the Gamut Podcast Network — recently ranked among the Top 10 podcast networks in America. 

Seattle Radio: Seth Set For Mornings At KRWM

Seth Hughes

KRWM 106.9 FM Morning Talent, Seth Hughes has inked a deal to continue as morning host and has been named Music Director for the Hubbard Radio Seattle AC station.

“Seth has a deep background with music scheduling,” said Cat Thomas, Warm 106.9 Brand Content Director. “He knows the format, the music, our listeners and the station’s goals. He is very deserving of this opportunity.”

“The Pacific Northwest has been my home for over 15 years and I’m beyond excited to continue to wake up Seattle,” commented Seth. “I’m also deep into a finger exercise regimen so I can play G-Selector like a piano! Huge thanks to Wheeler Morris, Scott Mahalick, Cat Thomas, Greg Strassell and my agent extraordinaire Heather Cohen. I absolutely adore what I get to do for a living and where I get to do it.”

Seth joined the Hubbard Radio Seattle family in March of 2018, as Mid Day host of Seattle’s Country 98.9 KNUC. He crossed the halls in April 2019 to assume the Warm 106.9 Morning time slot 5am-9am.

Present OnAir Line Up for Warm 106.9:

• 5am-9am – Seth in the Morning
• 9am-2pm – Shellie Hart
• 2pm-7pm – Jay Kruz
• 7pm-Midnight – Steve Mills
• Midnight-5am – Overnights with Laurie Hardie

Seattle Radio: Ann Marie Mulholland To Manage Hubbard Cluster

Mulholland

Hubbard Radio has named Ann Marie Mulholland VP/Market Manager for its five station cluster in Seattle.

The Hubbard cluster includes: CHR KQMV 92.5 FM, Country KNUC 98.9, AC KRWM 106.9 FM, Nostalgic KIXI 880 AM and talk KKNW 1150 AM.

Mulholland a 28-year radio veteran and most recently the General Manager for CRISTA Media in Seattle.

She replaces Marc Kaye who announced his retirement, after 45 years, this past July.

Mulholland has spent the past 14 years in Seattle serving in management for CRISTA Media, Entercom and Sandusky Radio. She also led sales departments in Eugene, OR and Pittsburgh for Citadel Broadcasting and CBS Radio. Her career began in Seattle, WA where she worked for EZ Communications as an account executive and co-op/vendor manager.

Hubbard Radio President/COO Drew Horowitz said, "We are looking forward to having Ann Marie, with her exceptional operational credentials, assume the leadership role in Seattle. She brings strong market experience and will be an excellent fit with our Hubbard Seattle team."

"I am honored to be joining the talented team and strong brands at Hubbard Radio Seattle," added Mulholland. "Hubbard leadership values integrity, strong character and accountability while creating phenomenal radio. It is no surprise Hubbard Radio has an elite reputation."

Seattle Radio: At Least Six Stations Affected By Tower Fire

Firefighters responded to a 200 foot radio tower fire Thursday morning atop Tiger Mountain.

The fire started shortly before 7 AM on the tower. The tower is used by several Seattle stations, including: KQMV 92.5, KSWD 94.1, KJAQ 96.5 , KNUC 98.5, KZOK 102.5 , and KBKS 106.1 . All were forced to use auxiliary sites for a time.

However, there were no reports of fire damaging transmitter housing.

The fire burned for about an hour.

Seattle Radio: KNUC Rebrands As 98.9 The Bull

At 9:00am PDT, Hubbard Radio Seattle announced another development for Country 98.9 FM: “The NEW 98.9 The Bull.”

The station is still committed to playing more new country than any other country station in Seattle, with an emphasis on today’s top country artists.

“Welcome to the next evolution of 98.9, a personality all its own. More BULL, more MUSIC, more FUN” states Lisa Adams, Bos Taurus (Program Director).

Hubbard Radio Seattle is proud to be powered by people. Keep an eye out for the final staff additions coming as quickly as you can say “The NEW 98.9 The Bull!”

The New 98.9 The Bull is owned by Hubbard Radio Seattle, which owns and operates four other Seattle stations including WARM 106.9 FM, MOViN 92.5 FM, AM 880 KIXI and AM 1150 KKNW. Visit The New 98.9 The Bull on the web at 989bull.com

Seattle Radio: Pandemic Forces Cooperation, Layoffs

The statewide shutdown of most businesses and a halt to events, ordered to slow the virus’s spread, have dried up advertising revenues at news outlets across Washington, reports The Seattle Times.

Layoffs and furloughs have followed, putting additional pressure on the remaining reporters and editors, who are already working overtime — and usually working from home — to feed the public’s need for news about the virus.

Sound Publishing, which owns 43 titles across the state including the Everett Daily Herald and the Peninsula Daily News, announced furloughs and layoffs Tuesday across its 350-person staff. Six part-time reporters were left producing 11 Seattle-area papers, including the Renton Reporter and Federal Way Mirror, publisher Josh O’Connor confirmed.

Sound Publishing will also stop printing nine of its 13 free community weeklies, O’Connor said. Remaining employees are working reduced hours.

Tennessee-based Adams Publishing Group, which owns nine Washington papers, including dailies The Skagit Valley Herald and The Ellensburg Daily Record, on Tuesday reduced the workweek to 30 hours for all employees and executives, according to a letter Adams sent to its workers.

In Spokane, The Inlander temporarily laid off eight of its 35 employees, including two editorial staff.

“First layoffs we’ve had in 27 years,” Inlander publisher Ted McGregor Jr. said in an email.

EO Media Group Wednesday laid off 47 people across its 12 newspapers across Oregon and Washington, including the Bend Bulletin and two Long Beach papers, the Chinook Observer and Coast River Business Journal. In tiny Forks, The Forks Forum has temporarily ceased print publication and gone to online-only publication pending a final decision about the paper’s future a month from now.

At The Seattle Times, some sports reporters have been temporarily reassigned to other sections amid blanket postponement of entire sports seasons, but the paper has not suffered layoffs and is not expected to do so, said Alan Fisco, president of The Seattle Times Co.

Unlike other local outlets, the majority — 63% — of The Seattle Times’ revenue now comes from its subscriber base. Digital subscribers are growing “dramatically,” Fisco said.

“That allows us to weather this a little better than many, many other newspapers,” he said.

Still, he said, the paper’s advertising revenue has taken a major hit.

Also in Seattle, Hubbard Radio's Top40 KQMV Movin' 92.5 , AC  KRWM Warm 106.9 and country KNUC 98.9 The Bull Friday started airin hourly updates produced by bonneville Nes/Talk KIRO 97.3 FM. In return, KIRO-FM will encourage listeners to pause from the news and listen to the music stations “as a source of encouragement and relaxation in this extraordinary time,” a release read.