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Nick Craig

Nick Craig To Lead ‘The Carolina Journal News Hour’ On WBT-AM

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Urban One Charlotte's News Talk 1110 WBT-AM is partnering with The Carolina Journal for a new early morning show, The Carolina Journal News Hour on WBT. This live one-hour broadcast will air on weekdays starting Monday, September 16.
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Benztown Strengthens Its Team with Strategic Hires and Promotion

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Benztown is expanding its lineup with two new hires and a promotion from within its ranks. The company is adding recent USC graduate Hannah Schoettmer and Oregon State University grad Megan Vazquez, while raising Estefania Padilla to a new role.
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Young Georgia Radio Talent Honored As ‘Rising Stars’ By GAB

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The Georgia Association of Broadcasters added a special recognition of young broadcasters during its 2024 GABCON. The "Rising Stars" award celebrates early-career station employees demonstrating significant potential and dedication to radio or television.
Stroke Mastro

Fort Walton Beach’s 99ROCK Finds Familiar Morning Voice

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Stroke Mastro is headed for the Florida panhandle to join Fort Walton Beach's 99ROCK to co-host The Morning Movement. Mastro partners with Taryn Driggers after his most recent radio role on That Damn Show on Audacy’s 98 Rock in Sacramento.
Ayana Contreras

Ayana Contreras Appointed VP of Radio At Denver’s RMPM

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Denver's Rocky Mountain Public Media has appointed Ayana Contreras as the new Vice President of Radio, overseeing both The Drop 104.7 (KUVO-HD2) and KUVO Jazz. Contreras will continue as Program Director and host of KUVO’s Soulful Strut.

Did We See You At The 2024 RMSS Cocktail Party?

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Everyone settled into Cincinnati as the Radio Masters Sales Summit wrapped up its first day with a high-spirited cocktail party following the 2024 Radio Wayne Awards, sponsored by Futuri, bringing together top sellers, managers, and industry leaders from across the country.
Cane Peterson

The Boss Raises Cane To Music Director and Afternoons

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Press Communications’ 107.1 The Boss, (WWZY/WBHX) in New Jersey, has promoted Cane Peterson to Music Director and afternoon host for The Cane Show. Press previously held roles at New York’s Z100, K-Rock, and Alt 92.3, alongside a diverse career as a VH1 VJ.
Rachael Gray

Rachael Gray Signs for More Mornings at Grand Rapids’ Hot FM

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Rachael Gray, who has hosted Grand Rapids mornings for the past 13 years, will continue The Rachael Gray Show alongside Co-Host Rob Sparks. Cumulus Media has renewed its contract with Gray on 105.3 Hot FM.
Andy Roth

Andy Roth to Lead 680 The Fan in Atlanta For Dickey Broadcasting

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Dickey Broadcasting Company has named Andy Roth as the new Director of Programming for their flagship Atlanta sports-talk station, 680 The Fan (WCNN-AM). Before his appointment at DBC, Roth was Brand Manager at 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.
chadwick AJ hausknecht

A.J. Made SVP, To Lead Three Formats For SummitMedia

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SummitMedia has appointed Chadwick “A.J.” Hausknecht as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for its Top 40, Hot AC, and AC formats. Hausknecht joins SummitMedia from iHeartMedia, where he served as Region SVP of Programming for the Carolina Metro.

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