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Tom Kent

Syndicated Radio Staple ‘Truckin’ Tom Kent Has Died

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Longtime syndicated radio personality Tom Kent, known for his "crusade to end boring radio," has passed away. His Tom Kent Radio Network reached widespread syndication across the US in classic hits and adult contemporary.
Dave Ken and Molly

Spokane Radio Shakeup as ‘Dave, Ken, and Molly’ Ends Suddenly

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On Friday morning, listeners of the long-running Dave, Ken, and Molly morning show in Spokane woke to a shock: the show's abrupt cancellation. Morgan Murphy Media let the 92.9 ZZU (KZZU) trio go as part of a larger operational restructuring in the market.
Alex Cadelago

Cumulus Promotes Alex Cadelago To Spread Houston Success

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Cumulus Media has promoted Houston Market Manager Alex Cadelago to Regional Vice President, adding oversight of its Albuquerque and Tucson markets. Cadelago will supervise Albuquerque Market Manager Jeff Berry and Tucson Market Manager Ken Kowalcek.
Austin's Texas Country

KOKE’s Cole, Raines, & Blake Make Quick Return To Austin Radio

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Weeks after exiting KOKE due to the signal's sale to Norsan Media, local personalities Bob Cole, Eric Raines, and Deena Blake have found a new home on Austin's 95.9 Texas Country (KKMJ-HD3). Audacy Austin flipped the signal from Hip-Hop to Country in May.
Jess Mott

AdLarge Gets Big Partnerships Pickup With Jess Mott

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AdLarge Media has appointed Jess Mott as its new Director of National Digital Partnerships. Mott will contribute her extensive digital media expertise to AdLarge and its female podcast network, fwd. network.
Charlye Parker

Pioneering PNW Radio Host Charlye Parker Passes Away

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Everett, WA radio host Charlye Parker, one of the first female on-air talent in the US, passed away this past week, less than two days after her final show. Parker, who began her career in 1973, was a host on Classic Country KKXA-AM for more than a decade.
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Country Radio Legends Honored at 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony

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The Country Radio Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 class at Nashville's Virgin Hotel on June 19. The event, hosted by Country Radio Broadcasters and emceed by Blair Garner, celebrated the six honorees' significant contributions to country radio.
John Sutton

Sutton Leads Slew Of Promotions At New England Public Media

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New England Public Media has several changes to its leadership, content, and sales teams, led by the promotion of John Sutton from Interim Chief Content Officer to the newly created role of Vice President of Content and Audience Strategy.
Sean McNally

Sean McNally Takes Gunner’s Seat At Knoxville’s WIVK

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Sean "Mac" McNally has shifted from nights to afternoons on Cumulus Media Knoxville’s WIVK 107.7. McNally steps in for Ted “Gunner” Ously, who retired on June 20 after a six-decade career in radio and twenty-five years at WIVK.
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Jim Antes, Greg Beran Ascend to Top Sales Roles at Beasley Philly

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Beasley Media Group has made dual sales management promotions for its Philadelphia radio operations. Jim Antes will now serve as the cluster's Director of Sales and Greg Beran has risen to Digital Sales Manager.

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