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PRX has announced they have hired Rachel Poulos as Director of Audience Growth and Marketing. An experienced marketer, Poulos joins PRX after serving as Group Account Director at global marketing agency Brainlabs.

Alpha Media has hired Geoff Owens in Portland as PD for KBFF-FM and KINK-HD2. Owens moves to Portland from Bicoastal Media's KDUK in Eugene where he was PD and Afternoon Drive Host.

Jane Matenaer has been on Milwaukee radio since 1984. Her last day was Friday. Matenaer began working at WTMJ-AM in 2015 after she was let go by WLDB-FM where she co-hosted mornings since 2010. Before WLDB, Matenar worked at WMYX-FM for 25 years.

The 40-year programming vet unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on July 7th, according to Smith's family. Audacy COO Susan Larkin, who worked with Smith at Cox Media Group, posted on social media, "I am shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Steve Smith. I loved working with Steve and he was a true friend."

(By Mike McVay) Once upon a time, I lived in a condo, high above the city. I watched a high rise being built near my building. Day after day for a little more than a year, the construction was below street level, and the amount of time that went into the foundation seemed to be as much time as went into the above ground structure. The foundation has to be solid if a building is going to reach high into the sky.

Nominations for Radio Wayne™ Awards; radio’s symbol of excellence and achievement in sales, marketing, and management are being accepted Now! The 30th Anniversary Radio Wayne™ Awards will be celebrated during Radio Ink’s Masters Sales Summit this fall.

Audio Superstar Steve Goldstein will be part of the lineup for How to Make Real Money Podcasting virtual seminar, to be held July 19-20, 2022. As founder of amplifi Media, Steve is a recognized leader in audio programming, marketing, and management, having developed scores of successful radio brands around the country.

(By Loyd Ford) How many ways can a prospect say no? Well, it depends, doesn’t it? In fact, one thing you know in sales is that you will continuously get a no or certainly objections.

(By Randy Lane) Judd Apatow’s documentary, George Carlin’s American Dream, impeccably demonstrates the three-step process for becoming a successful media personality. The film illuminates Carlin’s development of content, character, and execution.

Aishah Rashied Hyman has joined KERA as Senior Vice President of Development. She most recently worked at WABE in Atlanta, and before that, Georgia Public Broadcasting.