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Wade Linder is the new PD at Classic Hits WLS-FM in Chicago. Linder moves to WLS-FM from WLUP-FM, where he has served as PD since June 2014. Prior to that, Linder was PD for KXXR-FM in Minneapolis, a station he programmed for nearly 20 years.

SiriusXM and Hyundai Motor America have extended the agreement between the two companies for five more years. Customers buying Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles will continue to get a three-month introductory SiriusXM All Access subscription.

Westwood One creates a new position for Paul Joseph: Vice President of Program Operations and Content. Joseph will coach, consult, and train Westwood One/Cumulus hosts and producers to improve their engagement with listeners, build their brands, and drive revenue within the company’s pop music programming arena.

Brian Thomas is the new Program Director of Country station Kicks 101.5/WKHX-FM/Atlanta. He heads to Atlanta from Cumulus Media-Chicago, where he was PD for WLS-FM.

Popular Salt Lake City radio personalities Lexi and Banks will be the co-hosts of an all-new morning show on K-Bull 93/KUBL-FM. The show debuts Wednesday, March 21 and will air weekdays, 5:30-10:00 a.m. Lexi and Banks have been on-air in the Salt Lake City market since 2012.

Cumulus Media has promoted Jim Kurdziel to Regional Vice President, Programming - Rock, overseeing the Rock and Alternative formats for Cumulus’ radio stations in the Northeastern U.S.

Echo Robinson has been named Director of Marketing and Promotions for iHeart’s Chicago Region. In her new role, Robinson will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of marketing, promotion, sales partnerships, and imaging campaigns for the region.

(By Buzz Knight) Brand loyalty is a very delicate thing and should not be taken for granted. This relates to every business when you consider customer service, user experience, and the general quality of the work.

Citizen Kelly is back on the air at AM 1590 WCGO/Chicago, replacing Glenn Beck. The Citizen Kelly Show airs weekdays from 10 p.m. to midnight beginning Monday, March 19. 

Boston NPR station WBUR has launched the Next Great Show Contest, a talent search for the person, or team, with the best idea for a fun new radio show. "WBUR is looking for a creative, funny, and engaging person or group who can give listeners some laughs on the weekend."