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Keith Britton

Keith Britton Makes Brand Manager At Cleveland’s 92.3 The Fan

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Keith Britton has been promoted to Brand Manager of 92.3 The Fan (WKRK) in Cleveland. Britton has served as the Audacy station's Assistant Brand Manager since 2019. He takes over the role from Andy Roth, who left to program Atlanta's 680 The Fan.
Andrew Metzen

iHeartMedia Minneapolis Names Andrew Metzen as VP of Sales

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iHeartMedia Minneapolis has promoted Andrew Metzen to Vice President of Sales. Metzen, who joined iHeartMedia in 2015 as an Account Executive, will lead the sales team for iHeart's nine stations and their digital platforms in the Twin Cities market.
Sam Sanders Show

Pop Culture Takes Center Stage As Sam Sanders Takes KCRW

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Award-winning journalist and cultural critic Sam Sanders has created The Sam Sanders Show with Los Angeles public radio outlet KCRW. The multi-platform program will air every Friday and Saturday, exploring the week's trends that dominate conversations.
Frankie Boyer

Frankie Boyer Expands Radio Reach with New Connecticut Show

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Veteran talk radio host Frankie Boyer has launched The Frankie Boyer Lifestyle Show, airing on Forte Family Broadcasting's WGCH News Talk AM 1490 in Greenwich. The show runs live for an hour on weekday evenings, reaching from Connecticut into Westchester County, NY.
Joe Crash Albrecht

Joe Albrecht Crashes Into SVP Role For iHeartMedia Alaska

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iHeartMedia has appointed Joe "Crash" Albrecht as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for Alaska. With over 35 years of experience, Albrecht will oversee programming for iHeart’s ten stations in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
George Johns

AC Format Innovator George Johns Passes Away

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George Johns, one of the pioneering names behind Adult Contemporary radio, has passed away. Known for his innovation and leadership, Johns left an indelible mark on stations across North America, reshaping the way listeners experienced music and entertainment.
Beasley Regional Sales Florida

Beasley Media Group Names Regional Sales Leaders For Florida

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Beasley Media Group has made a trio of sales management promotions within its Florida region clusters. The move comes as Beasley moves to consolidate several leadership positions, which included the appointment of the broadcaster's first Regional VPs in August.
DJ D-Strong

DJ D-Strong Returns to Relaunched 102 JAMZ in Orlando

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In August, 102 JAMZ (WJHM) returned to Orlando airwaves for the first time since its original run from 1988 to 2014. Now one of the station's most familiar voices has returned as its first on-air talent since the station's relaunch.
Darren White

A Familiar Name Is Back To Program Two Albuquerque AM Signals

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Darren White has returned to Cumulus Media Albuquerque as the new Program Director for 770 AM/96.3 FM News Radio KKOB and sister Sports/Talk station The Sports Animal (KNML-AM). White previously hosted a weekday show on KKOB from 2019 to 2021.
Eleanor Bennett

Social Justice Desk Brings Bennett Back to Aspen Public Radio

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Eleanor Bennett has returned to Aspen Public Radio as the reporter for a new Social Justice Desk, a collaboration with Aspen Journalism. Bennett previously hosted APR's Morning Edition before leaving in May to participate in a summer-long Spanish language program.

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