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Hoppy Kercheval

West Virginia’s ‘Talkline’ Gets New Host Duo As Kercheval Retires

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MetroNews' Talkline, a midday current affairs program heard on 35 affiliate stations across West Virginia and one in Maryland, has a new pair of hosts. Dave Wilson and T.J. Meadows are taking over the program following the retirement of longtime host Hoppy Kercheval.
KFGE - Cory Edmondson

Cory Edmondson Elevated To Program Lincoln’s Froggy 98

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NRG Media Lincoln has promoted Cory Edmondson to Program Director of Froggy 98 (KFGE). Edmondson steps into the role after serving as Assistant Program Director and Music Director, succeeding Steve King.
Rock Morning Mosh Pit

Chicago’s ROCK 95.5 Unveils Fresh Morning Show Lineup

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iHeartMedia Chicago has announced the new hosting team for The Morning Mosh Pit on ROCK 95.5 (WCHI): Michael Mason, Maria Palmer, and Matt Harris. Palmer and Harris were previously night and weekend talent on the station, respectively.
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SBE Welcomes Michael Downs as New Executive Director

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The Society of Broadcast Engineers has announced the appointment of Michael Downs as its new Executive Director. He replaces James Ragsdale, who left SBE in October. Downs brings 27 years of experience in nonprofit management.
Patrick Donnelly

General Counsel Patrick Donnelly to Exit SiriusXM in 2025

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SiriusXM General Counsel and Secretary Patrick Donnelly has announced he will retire this year. While a successor has yet to be named, a transition plan has been implemented to ensure continuity during his departure as the company faces ongoing litigation.
Lerman Senter

Jeff Carlisle Named Managing Member at Lerman Senter

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Communications law firm Lerman Senter has announced key leadership changes to begin the new year. Jeff Carlisle has succeeded Sally Buckman as Managing Member as Buckman transitions to Senior Counsel. As such, the firm's Management Committee has updated.
Scott Jameson

Scott Jameson Joins Baltimore’s 105.7 The Fan as Brand Manager

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Scott Jameson has been named Brand Manager for Audacy's Baltimore Sports Talk station 105.7 The Fan (WJZ). Effective January 6, Jameson joins Audacy after serving as Vice President of National Content for Beasley Media Group for nearly four years.
Tammy Oakland

Tammy Oakland Takes Over Middays On Denver’s KOSI 101.1

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Tammy Oakland is joining Bonneville Denver as the new midday host for KOSI 101.1. Oakland was previously at iHeartMedia's Sunny 106.3 (KKLI) in Colorado Springs, where she served as midday host and Assistant Program Director until an August layoff.
Caitlin Fisher

A New APD For WAPE: Caitlin Fisher Returns to Jacksonville

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Caitlin Fisher is returning to her hometown of Jacksonville to join Cox Media Group's 95.1 WAPE as Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Host. Fisher has spent the past three years co-hosting mornings at CMG Tulsa's K95.5 (KWEN).
The Lamont Show

Lamont Comes Back to The Bone – Sans Tonelli – With New Show

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After leaving the airwaves in November, Lamont Hollywood is set to return to Bay Area radio without his co-host of 35 years. The Lamont Show will debut on January 6 on 107.7 The Bone (KSAN), taking the place of The Lamont & Tonelli Show with Paul Tonelli.

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