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Jimmy Steal

Jimmy Steal To Co-Program Portland’s 98.7 The Bull

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Alpha Media Portland's 98.7 The Bull (KUPL) has added veteran programmer and Collective Heads Consultant Jimmy Steal as Co-Content Director, working alongside current Content Director Tim Richards and Assistant Program Director Dylan Salisbury.
Dick Carr

Dick Carr, Former ABC and Mutual Radio VP, Dead at 90

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Veteran radio executive and broadcaster Dick Carr passed away on February 12 at the age of 90. Carr served as Vice President for ABC and Mutual Radio Networks and was an executive producer for national programs featuring Larry King, Dick Clark, and others.
NBA Hall of Fame 2025

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Taps 2025 Hall of Fame Class

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The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including four from radio. Dennis and Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight, and Dave Wingert will be honored at the NBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 12.
Greg Sharpe

Nebraska Athletics Radio Voice Greg Sharpe Dead At 61

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University of Nebraska radio voice Greg Sharpe has passed away at the age of 61 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Sharpe had been the lead play-by-play announcer for the Huskers Radio Network since 2008, calling 17 seasons of Nebraska football and baseball.
Melz On The MIC

Melz On The Mic Out At Townsquare Media’s 107.3 Kiss FM

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Melz On The Mic has exited Townsquare Media's 107.3 Kiss FM (KISX) in Tyler/Longview, TX, after four years. Melz joined KISX in 2020 and was promoted to Brand Manager in 2022 after serving nearly a decade as APD and on-air personality at KSSM/KOOC Killeen/Temple.
Victoria Traxler

Montana Public Radio Adds Victoria Traxler For Rural Coverage

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Montana Public Radio has hired Victoria Traxler to expand its coverage of state government, particularly affecting rural communities. The initiative is a collaboration with Yellowstone Public Radio and the University of Montana School of Journalism.
Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Mid-West Family Names New COO, CFO in Leadership Transition

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Change is underway at Mid-West Family Broadcasting. Tom Walker, the company's third-generation President, is transitioning to a new role as Chairman of the Board, as longtime executive Dave Doetsch has been named Chief Operating and Revenue Officer.
Mistress Carrie

Boston Staple Mistress Carrie Moves to Springfield Rock Radio

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New England radio personality Mistress Carrie is taking over mornings on Saga Communications' Lazer 99.3 & 98.5 (WLZX) in Springfield, MA, starting Valentine's Day. Carrie is best known for her 22 years at Boston's WAAF until its 2020 sale.
Anna Witte

Anna Witte Joins Charlotte FC Radio Broadcast Team

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Charlotte FC and Urban One Charlotte have announced Anna Witte as the club’s new color analyst for radio broadcasts. She joins play-by-play announcer Will...
Jon Sundberg

Binnie Media Strengthens Sales Leadership with Promotions

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Binnie Media has announced a series of executive promotions across its sales teams. The New England broadcaster has elevated Jon Sundberg to Executive Vice President of Sales, overseeing operations across all 17 radio stations and other properties.

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