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John Boy & Billy Go Off-Air In Charlotte As ‘The Fox’ Cuts Show

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After 38 years on Charlotte airwaves, The Big Show with John Boy and Billy will air its final broadcast on 99.7 The Fox today, marking a sudden end to the show's run on its flagship station. The station announced the news in pre-recorded messages earlier this week.
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‘The Wolf’ Adds Two Familiar Southern New England Radio Voices

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Cumulus Media has added veteran Rhode Island media personalities Will Gilbert and Heather Gersten to the weekday programming lineup of Classic Rock stations 102.3 The Wolf (WMOS) in New London, CT, and 106.3 The Wolf (WWKX) in Providence, RI.
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Dave Sims Succeeds John Sterling as Yankees Radio Voice

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Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Dave Sims has been chosen as the new lead play-by-play announcer for New York Yankees radio broadcasts. Sims succeeds John Sterling, who retired last April after holding the role since 1989.
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Latino Media Network Names Rodriguez-Leon EVP of Audio Sales

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Latino Media Network has announced the appointment of Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as Executive Vice President of Audio Sales and Client Solutions. Her more than 25 years in media and ad sales include a tenure leading Katz Media Group’s Miami office.
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Audacy Promotes Kieran Geffert to San Francisco Market Manager

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Audacy has announced Kieran Geffert as the new Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its San Francisco market. Geffert, a 30-year veteran of the San Francisco radio market, steps into the role following the departure of Stacey Kauffman.
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Ewell Adds Wilmington as News and Sports Cuts Grow At iHeart

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iHeartMedia continues its sweeping restructuring efforts, more news has been revealed of combed leadership roles and staff reductions - particularly hitting the broadcaster's News/Talk and Sports stations from Los Angeles to Albany, NY.
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Saga’s Nikki Kuniej Selected As First MIW Digital Sales Mentee

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced Saga Communications Charleston Director of Digital Strategy Nikki Kuniej as the first mentee for its new Digital Sales Mentorship program.
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Former Wisconsin Coach Barry Alvarez Joins ESPN Madison

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Former University of Wisconsin football coach and Athletic Director Barry Alvarez is stepping into a dual role at Good Karma Brands' ESPN Madison (WTLX). Besides a weekly on-air role, Alvarez has been named a brand ambassador for Good Karma Brands.
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Trail Blazers Mourn the Loss of Former Radio Voice Brian Wheeler

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The Portland Trail Blazers are mourning the loss of their former radio announcer Brian Wheeler, affectionately known as “Wheels,” who passed away following an extended illness. Wheeler served as the radio voice of the Trail Blazers for 21 seasons until 2019.
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In NYC, Maxwell Moves His House From Z100 To 103.5 KTU

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iHeartMedia New York City is moving market veteran Maxwell from afternoons on Z100 to 103.5 KTU, taking the spot previously held by Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton. The Maxwell Show  will debut on KTU on Thursday, November 14.

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