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Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference, will reveal ways to leverage the lessons of 2016 for greater participation and higher revenue over the next 12 months, the mid-term campaigns and beyond. Don’t miss it!

Good Clean Fun with Kevin and Taylor originates in Atlanta, and Salem will be launching the program into syndication in 60 markets. Already signed on to carry the show are Salem owned-and-operated stations in L.A., Nashville, Portland, Sacramento, Little Rock, and Columbus. They will maintain their morning show on 104.7 The Fish in Atlanta.

The flip is in San Antonio on The Big 86 KONO-AM. The greatest hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s will feature songs by Santana, The Doobie Brothers, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tommy James and the Shondells, The Supremes, Chicago, Sugarloaf, Marvin Gaye, and The Spinners.

Entercom's sports radio WEEI in Boston has hired Alex Reimer, calling him a "brand personality." Reimer will create columns, blogs, and podcasts, and be a rotating co-host on the Kirk and Callahan morning show. The Boston University graduate has written for several major outlets including Forbes, The Boston Herald and SB Nation.

Atlanta Classic Rock station Rock 100.5 WNNX has signed the Bailey and Southside morning show for three more years. Jason Bailey and Southside Steve Rickman became on-air partners two years ago when their morning show launched on Rock 100.5 WNNX.

Randy Savage is the new Operations Manager for Cumulus' five-station cluster in Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Savage was also appointed as PD and PM Drive Host of NASH FM 93.7/WSJR-FM. The 29-year vet joins Cumulus after 20 years with Renda Broadcasting in Fort Myers/Naples.

On February 11, CheckPoint Radio is launching a two-hour weekly radio show dedicated to e-sports and gaming. The show will feature insight, news, interviews, and updates designed specifically for the e-sports fan presented for radio. It's a joint collaboration by Limit Break Radio, RSA Sports/Rick Scott & Associates, and Ripple Content.

Eighteen-year News Talk 590/WVLK-AM on-air personality Dave "Kruser" Krusenklaus is rewarded with a promotion to Program Director at the station. He'll also move from midday host to afternoon drive.

Known as the co-host of the top-rated Fred + Angi morning show on 103.5 KISS FM in Chicago, Taylor will keep that gig while joining Simon Marcel to co-host The Rendezvous, the nightly love and relationship advice program. Taylor, who gained success at a tender age, co-hosted mornings on Q102 Philly from 2002-2008, before joining KISS-FM in Chicago to co-host the morning show, and later, Brotha Fred’s Neighborhood in 2011.

Donna Harrison becomes the company’s newest representative in its Affiliate Relations department. Harrison will specialize in the affiliate marketing efforts that assist stations in utilizing USRN’s services and offerings for the News and Talk formats. She has over 20 years as a marketing exec in the radio network industry.