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Bob Mackay

Bob Mackay Adds Market Manager Oversight At Audacy Dallas

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Audacy has promoted Bob Mackay to Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its Dallas cluster, a role he will hold alongside his current position as Vice President of Sales. He succeeds Brian Purdy, who will continue regional leadership of 16 Audacy markets.
Larry Hunter

Alum Larry Hunter Made Interim Exec At WSIU Public Broadcasting

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Larry Hunter is now Interim Executive Director of WSIU Public Broadcasting, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s network of radio and television stations. Hunter, an SIU broadcast school alum, brings more than 30 years of experience in television and radio.
Emily Boldon

Emily Boldon Returns To Radio As Audacy Brand Manager

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Audacy has appointed Emily Boldon as Brand Manager for Star 94 (WSTR) in Atlanta. Boldon previously served as Cox Media Group's Director of Adult Contemporary and Hot AC and Atlanta cluster Operations Manager until her departure at the end of 2023.
Jordan Lee

Radio Milwaukee Reshapes Leadership Across HYFIN and 88Nine

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Radio Milwaukee, under new Executive Director Jordan Lee, has announced a series of leadership promotions aimed at advancing its mission of community-centered programming and cultural representation across its 88Nine (WYMS) and HYFIN (WYMS-HD2) channels.
Wink Martindale

Wink Martindale, Radio Host and Game Show Favorite, Has Died

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Wink Martindale, an iconic voice of American radio and television, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91 in California. While widely recognized for his game show hosting, Martindale's illustrious career began and flourished in radio.
Tom Nankival

Former Saga GM Tom Nankival Joins Mid-West Family As VP

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Mid-West Family Broadcasting has named Tom Nankival as Vice President of Sales for its Indiana and Michigan operations, where he will lead efforts across the South Bend and Southwest Michigan markets. Nankival officially begins in the role on May 2.
Jazzie Belle and Mic Fox

rapfabulous To Bring Classic Hip-Hop to NYC and Chicago Radios

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Audacy has partnered with radio syndicator Superadio to launch rapfabulous, a new weekend show dedicated to classic Hip-Hop culture and history. The program, hosted by Mic Fox and Jazzie Belle, will premiere in Chicago and New York this weekend.
Pat Boyle

The Pat Boyle Show Joins Infinity Sports Network Overnight Lineup

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Audacy has announced the launch of The Pat Boyle Show as part of its weekday programming on Infinity Sports Network. Boyle, who has been with WFAN and Infinity Sports Network since 2019, also co-hosts Sunday’s Bets on Audacy’s BetMGM Network.
Tara Puckey

Tara Puckey To Lead RTDNA as CEO Dan Shelley Sets Retirement

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After more than 25 years of leadership and advocacy within the Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA President and CEO Dan Shelley will retire at the end of 2025. RTDNA Executive Director Tara Puckey will succeed Shelley, effective January 1.
Donald Trump Jr

Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump Take Stakes In Salem Media Group

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Salem Media Group has announced a multi-faceted agreement that brings Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump into the company as both stakeholders and strategic collaborators as the broadcaster grows its footprint in conservative media.

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