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Kriston Aitken

Kriston Aitken Raised To Cumulus Chief Human Resources Role

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Kriston Aitken will become Cumulus Media's Chief Human Resources Officer, after serving as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for two years. The promotion, which will take effect on July 1, comes with the retirement of Todd McCarty after nine years in the role.
Paul Blake

Beasley Media Philly Appoints Paul Blake As Cluster Manager

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Paul Blake has been promoted to Cluster Manager for Beasley Media Group Philadelphia. Blake, Vice President/Director of Sales for 22 years at the company, will now oversee all seven Beasley radio properties in the market, including WMMR and WMGK.
Steve Klauke

Utah Fans Mourn The Death of Beloved Sportscaster Steve Klauke

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Utah sports radio broadcaster Steve Klauke has passed away at 69 following an auto-pedestrian accident. Klauke had recently retired after 29 seasons with the Salt Lake Bees. Beyond baseball, he was also the voice for Weber State football and men's basketball.
Renee DiNino

The River 105.9’s Renee DiNino To Retire From Hartford Radio

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Renee DiNino, who has spent nearly two decades in Hartford, CT radio with The River 105.9, has announced she will retire at the end of the month. The Connecticut native hosts middays, and has also served as WHCN's Community Access Director.
Carl Helm

Philadelphia Soul and Radio Star Carl Helm Dead At 83

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Former Philadelphia air talent and WDAS Assistant Program Director Carl Helm has passed away at 83. Helm was also renowned for his contributions to the famed "Sound of Philadelphia" as a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter.
Pat Angerer

Pat Angerer Succeeds Ed Podolak In Iowa Football Radio Booth

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Former University of Iowa All-America linebacker Pat Angerer is joining the Hawkeye radio broadcast team as color commentator ahead of the 2024 season. Angerer will make his debut alongside Gary Dolphin on August 31 during the team's matchup with Illinois State.
Monica Armenta

Monica Armenta to Lead New Mexico Broadcasters Association

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The New Mexico Broadcasters Association has announced Monica Armenta as its new Executive Director, succeeding the retiring Paula Maes. She comes to NMBA after serving as the executive director of communications for Albuquerque Public Schools.
Bill George

Bill George Named Rhode Island Broadcasters President

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The Rhode Island Broadcasters Association has announced the appointment of veteran radio broadcaster Bill George as its new president. Effective June 17, George will be succeeding Lori Needham, who has led the organization since 2006.
Steve Cochran

WLS Chicago Cuts Local Programming To Go Farther Right

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Chicago's WLS-AM made significant changes to its programming lineup on Friday to further lean into heavily Conservative talk programming. The Cumulus Media station has ended The Steve Cochran Show after two years along with The Closing Bell and PM Chicago.
Brian Phillips

WWCD’s Brian Phillips Returns To Columbus Radio With Rewind

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After the abrupt and heated end of Columbus' WWCD, the Alternative station's former morning man Brian Phillips has found a new radio home. He has joined Saga Communications' Cbus Media Group at Rewind 103.5 (WNND) for mornings.

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June 15, 2026

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