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Jed the Fish

Jed The Fish, Early Voice Of LA Alt Rock Radio, Dead at 69

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Jed "The Fish" Gould, the influential Los Angeles radio talent who helped shape the city’s alternative rock sound at KROQ, has died at 69. Known for his distinctive laughter, Gould spent more than three decades with KROQ as one of its most iconic voices.
Scooter Seagraves

Tulsa Radio’s Scooter Seagraves, of KAKC Fame, Passes Away

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George B. "Scooter" Seagraves, a familiar and beloved voice to generations of Tulsa radio listeners, has died. He was 85. A native of Stuttgart, AR, Seagraves began his broadcasting career at just 19 years old while attending the University of Tulsa.
Senan Mele

BIA Advisory Services Names New Forecasting VP As Ovadia Exits

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BIA Advisory Services has named Senan Mele as Vice President of Forecasting and Data Analysis, succeeding Nicole Ovadia, who Radio Ink has learned has exited the company to pursue a new opportunity after three years in the role.
Beth Bacall

Bacall to Stay on ‘Today’s Christian Music’ Under New Ownership

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Beth Bacall is staying on afternoons at the Today’s Christian Music network, following its sale to Christian FM Media. Bacall joined the network in April 2024 when it was still under Salem Media Group ownership.
MORNINGS MAXIMAS CON TONY Y VALERIE

Clemente and Felix Take Mañanas To The Max In Tampa Bay

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Veteran station talent Tony Clemente and Valerie Felix have moved up mornings at Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 Maxima (WYUU) in Tampa Bay. Mañanas Máximas debuted on April 7. 
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Danyell Irby Leads Leadership Changes At Baltimore Public Media

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Baltimore Public Media has named Danyell Irby as the public broadcaster's Chief of Content. Irby, who joined the organization in 2020 as Executive Director of News at WYPR, brings over 25 years of experience in public and commercial radio.
Jillian Escoto

iHeart LA’s Jillian Escoto Adds Midday Role At STAR 101.3

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Valentine In The Morning co-host Jillian Escoto is extending her on-air influence up the West Coast, as she takes over middays on iHeartMedia San Francisco’s STAR 101.3 (KIOI). She will simultaneously continue her morning role originating from 104.3 MYFM (KBIG).
CPB COOs

CPB Names Merritt As COO; Sanchez to Lead Government Affairs

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has announced the promotion of Kathy Merritt to Chief Operating Officer and Debra Sanchez to EVP of Government and External Affairs and Acting Corporate Secretary.
Molly Cruz

Molly Cruz Adds Dual Management Duties With Audacy Milwaukee

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Audacy has announced that Molly Cruz will take on an expanded role as Brand Manager of 99.1 The Mix (WMYX) and 103.7 Kiss FM (WXSS) in Milwaukee. She succeeds Brian Kelly, who stepped down from his position in February after three decades with Audacy.
Carrie Cleary

AURN Elevates Carrie Cleary and Tracey Lee to Senior Roles

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American Urban Radio Networks has announced two leadership promotions at its Pittsburgh office. Carrie Cleary has been named VP of Program Operations and Traffic, while Tracey Lee has been promoted to Senior Director of Program Operations, Traffic, and Affiliations.

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