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Tim Virgin

Tim Virgin Returns to St. Louis Radio at KSHE

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KSHE 95 is welcoming Tim Virgin back to the St. Louis radio scene as its new afternoon host starting March 31. Virgin, who most recently held the Afternoon Drive slot at WLS-FM in Chicago, returns after previously working evenings at KPNT in the mid-1990s.
Alyssa Siebken

Alyssa Siebken Rises To APD Role at Omaha’s Power 106.9

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NRG Media Omaha’s Power 106.9 (KOPW) has promoted afternoon host Alyssa Siebken to Assistant Program Director. Siebken, who started at the station six years ago, has steadily moved through on-air roles, including co-hosting Chef West and the Morning Scramble.
Doug Abernethy

Regional President Doug Abernethy to Exit Audacy After 10 Years

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Audacy Regional Vice President Doug Abernethy will exit the company on May 9, ending a decade-long tenure that included leadership roles in key markets. Radio Ink has confirmed Abernethy’s departure through an internal memo shared with Audacy staff.
Justin Franiak

Justin Franiak Takes Third-Shift With New National Country Show

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Cumulus Media has launched a new nationally syndicated overnight Country radio show hosted by Justin Franiak. The Overnight Ride airs live from Nashville on 47 Cumulus-owned Country stations across the US from midnight to 5a.
Bill Schulz and Jlynn

After Two Decades, Bill Schulz Switches Radio Stations In Reno

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After more than two decades hosting mornings on Reno Media Group's Alice 96.5 (KLCA), Reno radio host Bill Schulz is changing stations. As of March 27, Schulz and his co-host Jlynn have moved their show to sister station Sunny 106.9 (KRNO).
Hawkeye and Michelle Eggs

‘Hawkeye & Michelle’ Bring Egg Relief to Dallas Listeners

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Responding to rising egg prices, Cumulus Media Dallas' New Country 96.3 (KSCS) and morning hosts Hawkeye and Michelle offered a week of egg-themed giveaways aimed at helping local listeners with grocery bills.
Elizabeth Murphy Burns

After Four Decades, Morgan Murphy Media CEO Retires

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Morgan Murphy Media has its first new CEO in more than forty years as Elizabeth Murphy Burns has stepped down from the role. In her place, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Burns will take the helm, continuing a tradition of family leadership.
Florida Broadcasters

Puig and Byrd Headed to Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame

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The Florida Association of Broadcasters will recognize four distinguished professionals from radio and television during the 2025 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala, celebrating careers that have shaped the state’s broadcasting landscape.
ALFREDAS

Reach Media Brings Alfredas to ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’

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Georgia Alfredas has officially joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, returning to the national airwaves as part of the Reach Media and Radio One team. Alfredas is best known for her work on The Russ Parr Morning Show, as well as stints in Dallas and Phoenix.
Nueva Jose Mateo Jim Lyke

Nueva Network Sales Team Promotes Jose Mateo, Adds Jim Lyke

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Nueva Network has promoted Jose Mateo to President of Sales for Terrestrial Radio and Digital Media. Additionally, Hispanic media executive Jim Lyke is joining the Spanish-language audio network as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

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