As WEEI continues to circle the drain - everyday new rumors are coming fast and furious, (shutting down the FM signal and going back to AM?) today there was officially another casualty: The Boston Celtics will no longer be airing on WEEI. From Jeff Brown: WEEI has had an incredible run with the Boston Celtics, … Continue reading Next WEEI Casualty – The Boston Celtics
Source: Kevin Graham To Replace Jason Wolfe as WEEI Program Director
According to an industry source, the choice to replace Jason Wolfe is likely to be current 1320 KFAN Salt Lake City Program Director Kevin Graham. Here is a quick bio on Graham from when he returned to KFAN last summer: Kevin Graham is no stranger to Utah Sports Radio. One of the original architects of … Continue reading Source: Kevin Graham To Replace Jason Wolfe as WEEI Program Director
Jason Wolfe Has Been Fired by Entercom/WEEI
Entercom Boston announced this morning that Vice President of Programming for WEEI and WRKO, Jason Wolfe, is "'leaving the company." They also said an announcement on a replacement would come shortly. “Jason Wolfe has defined sports talk radio, not only in Boston, but around the country as well. There are very few people who have influenced … Continue reading Jason Wolfe Has Been Fired by Entercom/WEEI
WEEI Announces New Saturday Show Focused on the Celtics
From Entercom Boston: “Celtics Summer Cooler” to Tip Off June 8 Grande & Max team up this offseason as the C’s prepare for 2013-14 BOSTON, MA (June 5, 2013) –WEEI 93.7 FM today announced the addition of “Celtics Summer Cooler,” a new program hosted by Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell. Starting June 8, “Celtics Summer … Continue reading WEEI Announces New Saturday Show Focused on the Celtics
Entercom Looking To Survey “employee engagement and workplace satisfaction” Today
You may have heard John Dennis and Gerry Callahan talking this morning about the survey the company is having them take today. Here is the email sent to employees earlier this week: Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:52 PM To: BOSTON USERS Cc: Jeff Brown; Carmela M***; Mike K**** Subject: Employee Opinion Survey Entercom Boston … Continue reading Entercom Looking To Survey “employee engagement and workplace satisfaction” Today
Celtics Voice Sean Grande ( @SeanGrandePBP ) To Fill In On Red Sox Radio Broadcasts
WEEI announced this morning that John Ryder has been named as the pre and post game host of the station's Red Sox radio broadcasts, replacing Jon Rish, who left to pursue a career as a computer programmer. Ryder will also continue his duties of hosting Red Sox Review and Celtics Rewind. In addition, the station … Continue reading Celtics Voice Sean Grande ( @SeanGrandePBP ) To Fill In On Red Sox Radio Broadcasts
BREAKING – Pete Sheppard Quits WEEI – On The Air
There is certainly no shortage of news coming out of WEEI these days. At about 5:45 this afternoon, Pete Sheppard posted the following Tweet: https://twitter.com/PShep326/status/323191045334650881 At the end of his shift, Sheppard then announced he was quitting the station, saying that he couldn't do it anymore, he couldn't stand working for the company anymore. He … Continue reading BREAKING – Pete Sheppard Quits WEEI – On The Air
Source: Entercom President/CEO David Field Coming To Boston Friday
According to an industry source, in response to continued toxic atmosphere at Entercom Boston, including and especially at WEEI, Entercom Communications Corp President and CEO David Field will be in Boston on Friday to conduct a "town hall" style meeting with employees, presumably in an attempt to assuage hard feelings and improve morale. The source … Continue reading Source: Entercom President/CEO David Field Coming To Boston Friday
Jon Rish Resigns From #RedSox Broadcasts, WEEI
**BREAKING** BSMW has learned and confirmed that Jon Rish has given his notice and will be leaving the Red Sox broadcasts, and the radio business altogether. This is just the latest in a series of personnel changes at Entercom Boston under VP/GM Jeff Brown. Rish had served as the pre and post-game host on the … Continue reading Jon Rish Resigns From #RedSox Broadcasts, WEEI
WEEI names Mike Salk as new afternoon drive co-host
WEEI sent out the following press release this afternoon, confirming Chad Finn's report from last week: BOSTON – WEEI 93.7 FM announced Tuesday that Sudbury native Mike Salk will join Michael Holley in afternoon drive, weekdays from 2-6 p.m., beginning in mid-March. Salk joins WEEI from 710 AM ESPN in Seattle, where he’s co-hosted the … Continue reading WEEI names Mike Salk as new afternoon drive co-host
