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Jennifer Parsons

Parsons Named Connecticut Broadcasters Association President

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The Connecticut Broadcasters Association has named Jennifer Parsons its new President, effective January 2. Parsons, the former General Manager of WZBG-FM in Litchfield, will succeed Michael Ryan, who is retiring after 12 years leading the association.
Ryan Gorman

‘Ryan Gorman Show’ Locks In Expansion to Miami’s WIOD

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iHeartMedia has expanded the reach of Ryan Gorman across South Florida. The Ryan Gorman Show, featuring co-host Dana McKay, was picked up on Miami's NewsRadio 610 (WIOD-AM) in August in addition to its run on NewsRadio WFLA-AM in Tampa.
Dan O’Donnell

Milwaukee’s WISN Adjusts Weekdays with O’Donnell At Afternoons

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iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s News/Talk 1130 WISN has unveiled a refreshed weekday lineup for 2025, mixing local with syndicated programming. The most major of the moves sees midday host Dan O’Donnell move to afternoons and add a third hour.
Wayne Thorsen

SiriusXM Secures Former ADT Exec Wayne Thorsen as COO

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SiriusXM has announced the appointment of Wayne Thorsen as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, beginning December 16. Thorsen joins SiriusXM from ADT Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer.
KBLA

Dr. Cornell West, Jesse Jackson Jr. Join ‘Audacious’ KBLA Lineup

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Los Angeles' KBLA Talk 1580 has announced a revamped weekday schedule of what it calls "the most audacious line-up of Black male talkers in the nation." KBLA is introducing shows hosted by Dr. Cornel West, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and more.
Marissa Leyland - WJYY PD

Binnie Media Dubs Marissa Leyland Program Director For WJYY

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Binnie Media New Hampshire has announced a leadership change as Marissa Leyland has been promoted to Program Director of 105.5 JYY (WJYY). She replaces Harrison Hinman, who is stepping down from the role to pursue an opportunity in theater production.
Sebastian Gorka

Salem Media Shuffles Lineup As Gorka Leaves to Join Trump Team

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As Salem Media Group syndicated talk host Dr. Sebastian Gorka leaves the company to join President-elect Trump's leadership team, network morning host Hugh Hewitt will be taking his spot in the new year. With that also comes the promotion of a Philadelphia host.
Robin Ayers

KBLA Host Robin Ayers Passes Away at Age 44

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Los Angeles radio host and journalist Robin Ayers passed away on Thursday, December 5, at the age of 44. KBLA-AM owner Tavis Smiley confirmed the news in a statement on X. Ayers joined KBLA in 2022 as the host of The RA Report with Robin Ayers.
Omar y Argelia

Omar y Argelia Return to Los Angeles Radio on Entravision’s José

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Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano, best known as Omar y Argelia, will bring their popular Spanish-language radio show back to the Los Angeles airwaves starting in 2025. The duo are joining Entravision's Jose 97.5 FM & 107.1 on January 6.
Paul Lambert

Paul Lambert Takes Houston Region’s Top Role for iHeart

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iHeartMedia has named Paul Lambert as Region President for its Houston market. Lambert, a 24-year company veteran, will report to iHeartMedia Division President Eddie Martiny, who previously held the role before being elevated to his current position in October.

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