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Niko & Cheyenne

Niko & Cheyenne Saddle Up For Mornings On Phoenix’s KMLE

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Niko Petrou and Cheyenne Davis are teaming up for mornings on Audacy Phoenix’s KMLE Country 107.9 (KMLE) starting January 15. Along with Niko & Cheyenne, Petrou will also continue hosting The Niko Show on sister station BIG 94.5 (KOOL).
Chris Conley

Chris Conley Transitions to Advisory Role for iHeart’s AC Stations

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iHeartMedia New York has announced that Chris Conley will be stepping out of programming duties for 103.5 KTU (WKTU) and 106.7 LITE FM (WLTW) and into an advisory role to lead strategy and research for all of iHeart’s AC stations.
CSS

Radio Sales Leaders Honored By CSS As 2024 Talent Superheroes

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The Center for Sales Strategy has announced the winners of its 2024 Talent Superhero Awards, honoring managers and leaders who excel in recruiting, developing, and retaining top-performing teams - again including many names from radio.
Bud Noel

American Tower Creates Global COO Role, Appoints Bud Noel

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American Tower Corporation has a new leader in a new role: Eugene "Bud" Noel is now the company's Chief Operating Officer. Noel had been serving as President of the US Tower Division - a position which will now be held by Richard Rossi.
Eric Johnson

Beasley Media Cuts WMGK PD and Midday Host Eric Johnson

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Eric Johnson has announced via Instagram that his roles as Program Director and Midday Host at WMGK Philadelphia, Midday Host at WROR Boston, and Program Director for the all-digital WJBR have been eliminated.
Collective Heads

Jimmy Steal Launches Consultancy With Richards & McIvor-Allen

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Industry veterans Jimmy Steal, Tim Richards, and Heidi McIvor-Allen have announced the formation of Collective Heads, a consulting firm specializing in talent coaching, content creation, and digital marketing strategies for radio and beyond.
Mike Keith

Mike Keith Returns to Knoxville As New ‘Voice of the Vols’

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Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Keith will leave the Tennessee Titans to serve as the new "Voice of the Vols" for the University of Tennessee. He will replace Bob Kesling, who spent over 25 years calling UT football and men's basketball, at the start of the 2025 season.
Sam Kelly

Life After Fish: Sam Kelly Joins Family Life Radio Afternoons

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Family Life Radio has named Sam Kelly as its new afternoon show host, replacing interim host Ceci LaBarge beginning February 3. With over 20 years of experience in Christian radio, Kelly previously hosted the Scott and Sam Show for Salem Media Group.
Karen West

Hampton Roads Radio Vet Karen West To Be Eagle PD

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Max Media of Hampton Roads has announced the promotion of Karen West to Program Director of 97.3 The Eagle (WGH). West takes the lead after three decades at the Eagle, including serving as Assistant Program Director and Music Director.
Beyond the Beltway

Bruce DuMont Announces End of ‘Beyond the Beltway’

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Bruce DuMont, host of the political talk show Beyond the Beltway, has announced that the program will end production following its broadcast on Sunday, January 19. This marks the conclusion of the show’s 44-year run.

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