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Westwood One has hired Jackie Stevens to serve as the executive producer of the syndicated programs Nights with Elaina and With Elaina. She re-joins the company after serving as the director of promotions for the Midwest region for EMI Records Nashville and Universal Music Group.

Cumulus Media has promoted Gary Shelton, also known as DJ Rax, to the role of operations manager for its Savannah radio cluster. Along with his new role, Shelton will continue to be heard as the afternoon host on WEAS (93.1 FM, E93) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time.

Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton has reached a new three-year contract with iHeartMedia and its New York rhythmic pop station WKTU-FM. As part of the deal, Hamilton will continue his afternoon show on WKTU and feature segment War of the Roses during the station's 5 p.m. hour.

Urban One is relaunching its digital media company Interactive one as iONE Digital, a move that will help better maximize synergy across the company's digital media portfolio. Since 2008, iONE Digital's content has helped Urban One grow its online audiences and bring more attention to the company's other brands.

The New Jersey Broadcasters Association has selected WRRC-FM General Manager John Mozes to serve as its next chairman. Mozes will be in charge of NJBA's leadership team and will oversee the organization's programs and financial needs.

This one from Dan Abrams' Law&Crime network. Narrative podcast series Devil in the Dorm hosted by actress Elisabeth Rohm will be exclusively available ad-free on Wondery+ starting on January 30.

The Podcast Academy has announced the nominees for its third annual Awards for Excellence in Audio (The Ambies). The Ambies will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, comedian, actor and podcast host Larry Wilmore on March 7. Here are the 2023 nominees...

SiriusXM has added three new programs to its weekend schedule on Urban View (Channel 126). The programs will be hosted by Shermichael Singleton, Reecie Colbert and Dr. Rashad Richey and feature conversations and insight on a mixture of political, social, economic, lifestyle and entertainment topics.

Curtis Media Group has hired Cheri Pridgen as General Manager for WKIX-FM and WPLW-FM in Raleigh. Prior to the move, Pridgen worked as the GSM for Audacy's cluster of stations in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Streaming audio platform TuneIn has teamed up with Amazon's Audible to distribute Audible Originals to TuneIn users. The partnership will see TuneIn distribute dozens of Audible Originals, including Hit Job, American Football, Think Like a Champion, The League and Punk in Translation.