WKTU/New York announces that Sean ‘Hollywood’ Hamilton has signed a three year deal to extend his contract through 2015, effective immediately. Hamilton hosts weekdays from 3-7:00 p.m. on 'KTU as well as the weekend countdown show Remix Top 30 Countdown.

Kim Amidon exits AC KTWV (94.7 The Wave)/Los Angeles, where she had co-hosted mornings since May of 2010. Pat Prescott will continue as solo host of mornings at the Wave.

Coka-Lani Kimbrough is tapped as the new midday host at Urban WKYS/Washington.
 
Mike Killabrew exits the PD seat at Active Rock WXTB/Tampa.
 
Chris Wheat exits the VP/Market Manager post at Cumulus Media-Indianapolis.

Rock KEGL/Dallas is moving Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx to mornings, effective Monday, May 7. Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx will broadcast a customized show for Dallas/Ft. Worth listeners weekday mornings from 6-10:00 a.m. Cindy Scull will move from mornings to nights. "Bringing Sixx Sense to mornings has always been our goal," said Sixx. "Who better to start your morning with than a rock star and a hot chick? It’s a dream come true to have a morning show on one of America’s best rock stations."
     "Listeners can kick-off the day with Nikki, the proven professional, hugely successful, rocking personality," said Kelly Kibler, President/Market Manager, Clear Channel Media & Entertainment-Dallas. "Changing the station’s line-up is the logical choice and I look forward to the opportunities the new line-up will bring to our advertisers and listeners."

Merlin Media News WEMP (FM News 101.9)/New York names Mark Austin Thomas as its new VP/News Director.

Jeff Vettrus is named Digital PD for Clear Channel Media & Entertainment-Orlando.

Cox-Miami VP/Market Manager Jerry Rushin announces he will retire in July.

Cumulus Media Networks promotes Neal Bird to Sr. Director of Affiliate Sales.

Facebook will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, May 14, with an official presentation and announcement slated for this coming Monday, May 7. The Wall Street Journal broke the news on Tuesday. Facebook is expected to go out on a "roadshow" to promote the IPO to potential investors next week.

The Georgia Radio Hall of Fame announces its 2012 Legacy inductees. They will be officially inducted at the
organizations 6th Annual Induction Awards Ceremony on Saturday October 20, 2012. They are (in alphabetical order): Milt George - 1922-1999 - Owner of WGPC AM/FM - Albany; Robert L. Hunnicutt, Jr. - 1929-1984 - Owner of WKZK AM in Augusta and WGAA FM in Waynesboro; John Lane - 1920 - 1994 - News Director, WGIG & WMOG - Brunswick; Don McDougald - 1927 - 2010 - Owner, WWNS AM/WWCD FM - Statesboro; Jim Popwell, Sr. - 1932 - 2003 - Owner, WCEH AM/WQSY FM - Hawkinsville, WQXY FM - Cordele, WPMX FM - Statesboro, WHKN FM - Millen, WMRZ FM - Buena Vista; Bob Sagesse - 1916 - 2000 - Air Personality, WBML - Macon; Don Sports, Sr. - 1932 - 2003 - Owner ,WCLA AM/FM - Claxton; Jim Steele - 1946 - 2011 - Owner , WKBX FM - Kingsland; Lowry "Uncle Ned" Stripling - 1916 - 1958 - Entertainer, WMAZ AM - Macon.

Killer Hertz V.2 – an online imaging universe - offers the beds, FX and sound design from Jeff Thomas (ex-KIIS/Los Angeles, Howard Stern, Virgin Radio) along with the day to day imaging work of production guru Michael Horn, (Imaging Director at B96/Chicago).The service is already being used by WDZH/Detroit, WNKS/Charlotte and WAYV/Atlantic City. For more information, visit killerhertz.com.