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Maxwell

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.
Daryel Peake

Michigan Public Names Daryel Peake as Director of Development

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Michigan Public has appointed Daryel Peake as its new Director of Development. Peake brings over a decade of experience in corporate fundraising, grant management, and nonprofit development to the public radio outlet.
TRHOF Inductees

Texas Radio Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class At Sold-Out Event

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The Texas Radio Hall of Fame celebrated its annual reunion and induction ceremonies at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore on November 1 and 2. For the third consecutive year, the two-day event was sold out.
Greg Beharrell

Greg Beharrell Signs Multi-Year Deal to Continue Nights on KLOS

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Los Angeles' nighttime is the right time for YEA Media Group syndicated personality Greg Beharrell, as the host has signed a multi-year extension with Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS. The Greg Beharrell Show moved from weekends to nights on the station in 2019.
Jeff Striegle

NASCAR Championship Marks Final Lap for MRN’s Jeff Striegle

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As NASCAR crowns its Premier Series Champion on Sunday, November 10, at Phoenix Raceway, Motor Racing Network Lead Anchor Jeff Striegle will call his last race, concluding a 27-year career with MRN.
Fred Toucher

Toucher ‘Happy’ That ‘Backstabber’ Rich Shertenlieb Was Fired

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If Rich Shertenlieb was looking for sympathy over being part of iHeartMedia's ongoing layoffs from his former on-air partner, he'll be waiting a long time. Fred Toucher spent part of his Tuesday show on The Sports Hub torching his past co-host of nearly two decades.
Wolfman Jack

Wolfman Jack Is Back On A Baja California Border Blaster

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Tijuana's 1090 AM XEPRS has flipped formats from Spanish Christian to Oldies, bringing the late Wolfman Jack back to the frequency that made him famous. The Wolfman created his on-air persona at 1090, then XERB, in the early 1960s.
Doug MacGunnigle

Cumulus Dubs Doug MacGunnigle Regional Program Director In RI

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Cumulus Media has promoted Doug MacGunnigle, formerly Program Director for Providence, RI, Talk and Sports stations, to Regional Program Director for NewsTalk and Classic Rock across Southern New England.
Jammin Johnny Caride

Miami Radio Fixture Jammin Johnny Caride Passes Away At 58

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Miami personality, DJ, and El Zol 106.7 (WXDJ) Program Director John "Jammin Johnny" Caride has passed away following a cancer battle. Born in South Florida to Cuban parents, Caride launched his radio career in 1986 as a music mixer and host at Power 96.
Rich Shertenlieb

Rich Shertenlieb Show Canceled After Five Months on WZLX

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After a half year back on-air in Boston, The Rich Shertenlieb Show has been canceled. Shertenlieb shared the news on Monday, referencing the decisions as part of larger layoffs currently being announced across iHeartMedia properties nationwide.

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