Shake Up in Boston Sports Radio: Layoffs Reported at 98.5 “The Sports Hub"
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Shake Up in Boston Sports Radio: Layoffs Reported at 98.5 “The Sports Hub"
In New England, a number of station employees are reportedly impacted.
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Big Cuts at 98.5
The industry publication reported the following on Friday.
“Christian Arcand departs as co-host of the 'Adam Jones Show' in evenings at '98.5 The Sports Hub' WBZ-FM. Arcand joined WBZ-FM in 2017 after stints in late nights at WEEI and five years hosting afternoons at 'ESPN New Hampshire' WGHM/WGAM Manchester NH,” they continued. “Mike Lockhart is out as producer of the Toucher & Rich Show and host of WBZ-FM’s Sunday morning fantasy football show.”
“Jonathan Wier exits as morning host at Country 102.5 WKLB. Wier joined WKLB in August 2019 after previously working in Talk formats in Kansas City and Gainesville,” says RadioInsight.
105.7 and 96.9
“Boston Radio Watch reports that Ken West departs as Program Director of 'Rock 92.9' WBOS and Classic Hits 105.7 WROR. West joined WROR as APD in 2002 and rose to PD in 2006 adding oversight of WBOS in 2009,” said RadioInsight.
“Julie Devereaux departs middays at WROR after 22 years. Devereaux has bounced between middays and afternoons during her tenure, which followed eight years at then AAA 92.9 WBOS and Rock 93.7 WCGY,” they added.
Wrapping up the Boston market:
“Brian ‘Lungboy’ Bell exits the WROR morning show after 27 years. Bell served as a producer for Loren & Wally from 1995 to 2019 and then became a co-host to Bob Bronson and Lauren Beckham Falcone when they took over.
Bobby Blaze is out as afternoon host at Rhythmic Hot AC “Hot 96.9” WBQT. Blaze joined WBQT in 2017 after a previous stint at the station and a long run in afternoons at 'Jam’n 94.5' WJMN.”