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iHeartMedia Announces Key Leadership Promotions in Texas

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iHeartMedia has announced new leadership promotions across its Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio markets. Christine Escobar re-joins iHeartMedia as Market President for Austin, while Rosie Perez has been named Market President for San Antonio.
Wayne Leland

Saga Communications Lifts Leland to COO; Bush Made EVP

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Saga Communications has promoted Wayne Leland from Senior Vice President of Operations to Chief Operating Officer. Leland joined Saga in 2011 as General Manager of the company’s Norfolk, VA cluster. He joined the executive team in January 2023.
Nikki Haley

Former Trump Opponent Nikki Haley Brings Her Voice to SiriusXM

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She faced former President Donald Trump in the latest Republican primary, now she'll be covering him on SiriusXM. Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley will launch her own talk show with the satellite broadcaster's Triumph channel next week.
WBAI

NYC’s WBAI Launches Fall Lineup with Progressive Talk and Music

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New York City public station WBAI 99.5 FM is launching a new slate of fall programming including new shows and returning favorites. WBAI's lineup will feature a mix of progressive talk shows, music programming, and activist-driven content.
Rachel Haggerty

Rachel Haggerty Named 2024 MIW NABLF Launch Mentee

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced Rachel Haggerty as the 2024 MIW NABLF Launch Program mentee.
Connecticut Broadcasters Association

Connecticut Broadcasters Hall of Fame To Welcome Five In 2024

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The Connecticut Broadcasters Association has announced the 2024 inductees to its Hall of Fame. The CBA will honor these distinguished broadcasters and present the first-ever CBA station awards, recognizing outstanding programming and talent in October.
Joe Castiglione

Joe Castiglione to Retire After 42 Seasons of Red Sox Radio

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Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione announced on Sunday that he will retire at the end of the season after 42 years of calling games for the team. Castiglione shared the news on WEEI during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Doug Maxwell

Former North Carolina Radio Personality Found Slain In Van

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A former Charlotte radio personality, known by many for his traffic reports, was found dead from blunt force trauma in a car outside his home. Now the 62-year-old's 29-year-old roommate has been charged with murder and could face the death penalty if convicted.
Marie and Astra

Astra and Marie Join New York City’s ‘KTU Morning Crew’

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Following Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton's announcement that he's moving from afternoons to mornings on New York City's 103.5 KTU, iHeartMedia has revealed the New York Post's Astra and his former afternoon co-host Marie will be joining him on September 16.
Ryan Johnston

Boston Bruins Welcome Ryan Johnston as New Radio Voice

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Beasley Media Group Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) has announced that Ryan Johnston will assume play-by-play duties for the Boston Bruins radio broadcasts. He replaces Judd Sirott, who recently moved to NESN to cover the team on television.

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