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John Clay Wolfe

John Clay Wolfe Show Doubles Reach in iHeartMedia Deal

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The John Clay Wolfe Show is expanding its national reach. Beginning July 11, iHeartMedia will carry the automotive talk and entertainment program on 116 stations, more than double its previous 55-station lineup, including a lift into NYC and Los Angeles.
Lauren "Lern" Elwell

The Drive Steers Elwell Back To Chicago

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Hubbard Radio's Classic Rock 97.1 The Drive (WDRV) in Chicago is handing Lauren "Lern" Elwell the wheel as its new evening host, a homecoming of sorts for the Chicago-area native.
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Rosenberg Leads NY State Broadcasters 2026 Hall Of Fame Class

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Three radio industry leaders, including WABC morning host Sid Rosenberg, headline the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, alongside two retired television General Managers and two of New York City's most recognizable broadcast news anchors.
Lon Helton at the 2022 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Country Radio’s Lon Helton To Get Top CRB Honor

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Country Radio Broadcasters will present its highest honor to longtime Country Countdown USA host and prolific on-air talent Lon Helton with its 2026 President's Award during the Country Radio Hall of Fame ceremony on August 3 at Virgin Hotels Nashville.
Dr Franceska Jones

Dr. J Scores Saturdays With FCB Faith

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As America marked its 250th birthday on Saturday, Dr. Franceska Jones was behind the mic in Northeast Ohio for a milestone of her own: her debut on 107.3 HD2 (WNWV). Her show, Impact Play with Dr. J, has expanded its reach with FCB Faith Media.
MediaCo

MediaCo Names New Board Chair, Audit Chair

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MediaCo is reshaping its Board of Directors, naming Robert Greene as independent Chair, promoting Amit Thakar to Chair of the Audit Committee, and shifting outgoing Chair Deborah McDermott into a continuing role as a board and committee member.
MIchael Cohen

NYC’s WABC Fixes Its Cuomo Gap With Michael Cohen

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Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen is making his WABC debut on July 12 with When You Know...You Know, a one-hour show filling the slot held by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's The Pulse of the People during its summer break.
Ted Nadhil

Nautel Brings Back Ted Nahil For Eastern US Sales

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Ted Nahil is back at Nautel, once again handling sales for broadcasters across the eastern United States. His return restores the company's three-territory sales structure, with Jeff Welton covering the central states and Jeff Wilson managing the West.
Dennis and Judi

Townsquare Brings Dennis & Judi Back to New Jersey Radio

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Dennis Malloy is returning to New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW) a year after stepping back from the midday show he and Judi Franco anchored for more than two decades, with Townsquare Media New Jersey announcing a broader lineup overhaul starting July 13.
CPR Colorado Public Radio 2022

CPR Elections Add Four New Directors, Approves FY27 Slate

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Colorado Public Radio has approved a work plan and budget for the new fiscal year at its June 17th meeting, officially adding four new members with backgrounds in public policy, energy, local government, and retail technology.

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