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Kelli Turner

Who Is Kelli Turner? Meet Audacy’s Interim CEO

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For the first time since its founding in 1968, a member of the Field family is no longer the leader of Audacy. Radio Ink examines the road that led interim CEO Kelli Turner to the top of America's second-largest radio operator.
Chuck Seese

Chuck Seese Named Pennsylvania Radio Broadcaster of the Year

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The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters has named 7 Mountains Media morning host Chuck Seese the 2025 Radio Broadcaster of the Year. Seese has hosted The SBG Morning Show on 93.5 WSBG in Stroudsburg since 2012.
Angelica Vale

Angélica Vale Signs Three Year Extension with Cali 93.9

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Los Angeles morning host Angélica Vale has signed a contract extension with Meruelo Media to keep her on Cali 93.9 at least through December 31, 2028. Vale, known for her extensive career in Latin entertainment, will continue to lead The La Vale Show.
David Ruleman

Salem Media Mourns The Passing Of One Of Its ‘Founding Fathers’

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Salem Media Group is mourning the loss of former Market Manager David Ruleman, who passed away over the weekend after battling cancer. While at Salem, Ruleman provided oversight for the acquisition of more than 20 stations across nine markets.
Dr. Bradley Schlaggar

Baltimore Public Media Taps Dr. Bradley Schlaggar For Board Chair

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Baltimore Public Media, the operator of WYPR and WTMD, has announced Dr. Bradley Schlaggar as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Schlaggar previously spent six years on the Friends Board of St. Louis Public Radio.
Cody Welling

Welling To Make Cumulus Return As Michigan Market Manager

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Cumulus Media has named Cody Welling as Regional Vice President and Market Manager for its Flint and Saginaw, MI, markets. Welling returns to Cumulus after previously serving as Market Manager for the company's Shreveport and Bossier City, LA, stations.
Sharon “Shay” Frank

Shay All Day: Sharon Frank to Promoted to PD at Bay Area KMEL

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iHeartMedia San Francisco has announced Sharon “Shay” Frank as the new Program Director of 106.1 KMEL. Frank, a Bay Area native, will continue hosting middays in addition to her new programming responsibilities.
Nik Carter and Geddy Lee

Nik Carter Talks KLOS and His Big Move to Los Angeles

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Longtime Rock radio talent Nik Carter is writing a new chapter as the new afternoon drive host on Los Angeles' 95.5 KLOS, starting Monday, February 3. Radio Ink talked one-on-one with Nik in an exclusive interview about his career and settling into the historic call letters.
Shenan Reed

General Motors Global CMO Shenan Reed to Lead IAB Board

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The Interactive Advertising Bureau has named General Motors Global Chief Media Officer Shenan Reed as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Reed previously served as Vice Chair and has been a board member since December 2020. She succeeds John Halley.
Zann Fredlund

‘The New Mix’ Has A New PD As Zann Fredlund Adds Dallas

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Zann Fredlund is adding new Program Director duties for iHeartMedia, stepping in to oversee content for The New Mix 102.9 (KDMX) in Dallas. Fredlund will also continue to serve as PD for 96.7 Kiss FM (KHFI) in Austin.

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June 15, 2026

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