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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.
Jonathan Peterlin

Jonathan Peterlin Moves to Afternoons at The Fan in Cleveland

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Jonathan Peterlin will shift timeslots on Audacy's 92.3 The Fan (WKRK) in Cleveland as the new co-host of the afternoon show, teaming up with Nick Wilson. Peterlin, who has been with 92.3 The Fan since 2016, makes the move from nights.
Jordan Fasbender

Jordan Fasbender’s Role Expands as iHeart Chief Legal Officer

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Jordan Fasbender has signed a new contract with iHeartMedia, expanding her title from General Counsel to Chief Legal Officer. She will also retain her Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary titles as her role with the company extends until at least 2026.
Randy Hawke

Randy Hawke Roosts On Top Of Mid-West Family’s Madison Group

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Randy Hawke has been appointed Market Manager at Mid-West Family Marketing Madison. Hawke has been with Mid-West Family for more than two decades, spending the last five years managing content for all Madison brands.
Marci Wiser

ALT 103.7 Gets Wiser With An Updated Lineup In Dallas

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Audacy has announced updates to the weekday programming lineup for ALT 103.7 (KVIL) in Dallas, starting November 4. Ian Camfield will move up to mornings on the station, with new Audacy addition Marci Wiser taking middays remotely from California.

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