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Alan Jurison

Alan Jurison Joins Quu to Guide Radio Visuals Innovation

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Former iHeartMedia Senior Operations Engineer Alan Jurison has joined Quu to focus on the company's special projects and innovation. During his time at iHeart, Jurison was recognized for his efforts in optimizing metadata use in RDS and HD Radio services.
Ryan Cooley

Cooley Commandeers Audacy Portland With SVP Promotion

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Audacy has promoted Ryan Cooley to Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its Portland market. Cooley has been with the broadcaster since 2005, most recently serving as Director of Sales for the seven-station cluster in Oregon's largest city.
Rick Burgess Show

Rick Burgess Debuts New Syndicated Show After ‘Rick & Bubba’

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The all-new Rick Burgess Show launched this week, starting Burgess' next chapter following the end of Rick & Bubba after 30 years. SummitMedia's WZZK 104.7 in Birmingham will continue as the flagship station for Burgess.
Nicki Sparrow Dee Dee Faison

iHeart Multicultural Team Deals Promotions for Sparrow and Faison

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iHeartMedia has enhanced its Multicultural Business and Development team with the promotions of Nicky Sparrow to Executive Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Dee Dee Faison to Vice President of Multicultural Partnerships and Alliances.
Hoppy Kercheval

West Virginia’s ‘Talkline’ Gets New Host Duo As Kercheval Retires

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MetroNews' Talkline, a midday current affairs program heard on 35 affiliate stations across West Virginia and one in Maryland, has a new pair of hosts. Dave Wilson and T.J. Meadows are taking over the program following the retirement of longtime host Hoppy Kercheval.
KFGE - Cory Edmondson

Cory Edmondson Elevated To Program Lincoln’s Froggy 98

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NRG Media Lincoln has promoted Cory Edmondson to Program Director of Froggy 98 (KFGE). Edmondson steps into the role after serving as Assistant Program Director and Music Director, succeeding Steve King.
Rock Morning Mosh Pit

Chicago’s ROCK 95.5 Unveils Fresh Morning Show Lineup

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iHeartMedia Chicago has announced the new hosting team for The Morning Mosh Pit on ROCK 95.5 (WCHI): Michael Mason, Maria Palmer, and Matt Harris. Palmer and Harris were previously night and weekend talent on the station, respectively.
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SBE Welcomes Michael Downs as New Executive Director

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The Society of Broadcast Engineers has announced the appointment of Michael Downs as its new Executive Director. He replaces James Ragsdale, who left SBE in October. Downs brings 27 years of experience in nonprofit management.
Patrick Donnelly

General Counsel Patrick Donnelly to Exit SiriusXM in 2025

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SiriusXM General Counsel and Secretary Patrick Donnelly has announced he will retire this year. While a successor has yet to be named, a transition plan has been implemented to ensure continuity during his departure as the company faces ongoing litigation.
Lerman Senter

Jeff Carlisle Named Managing Member at Lerman Senter

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Communications law firm Lerman Senter has announced key leadership changes to begin the new year. Jeff Carlisle has succeeded Sally Buckman as Managing Member as Buckman transitions to Senior Counsel. As such, the firm's Management Committee has updated.

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