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Laura Grant

In Upstate New York, Laura Grant Joins WEXT For Middays

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New York Capital Region public broadcaster WEXT Radio is welcoming Laura Grant as its new midday host. The Upstate native has an extensive background in voiceover, audio production, and the performing arts.
Emily Hartzell Maryanne McWhirter

Center for Sales Strategy Tags Two To Co-Direct LeadG2

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The Center for Sales Strategy's sales performance agency LeadG2 has promoted both Emily Hartzell and Maryanne McWhirter to the positions of Vice President/Senior Director. In their new roles, Hartzell and McWhirter will jointly manage LeadG2.
Jason Grider

Jason Grider Accepts Cookeville General Manager Role

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Zimmer Broadcasting's Cookeville Communications has appointed Jason Bailey Grider as its new General Manager, overseeing operations for its five stations in Tennessee's Upper Cumberland region.
Stephanie Kuo

PRX Lifts Kuo To Content VP Role For Radio and Podcasts

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Public radio distributor and publisher PRX has named Stephanie Kuo as Vice President of Content. Kuo, who has been with PRX since 2018 in content development and audio training, will be at the helm of the organization's podcast and radio content strategies.
PJ Kumanchik

PJ Kumanchik Takes Brand Manager Seat At Pittsburgh’s KDKA

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PJ Kumanchik will be taking the Brand Manager position at Pittsburgh's KDKA News Radio. Kumanchik is being raised from his previous role as the station’s News Manager to fill the leadership position left by Dave LaBrozzi's retirement.
Alyssa Rose

Alyssa Rose Heads Home To Cleveland For Mornings At Q104

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Audacy Cleveland's Q104 has announced Alyssa Rose as the new co-host for the Q Morning Show starting May 1. Rose will team up with Bill Ryan after hosting middays in San Diego on Audacy's ALT 94.9 and weekends on 105.5 Triple M.
Wade Lee

Wade Lee Wades Into Deeper Responsibility At Austin’s KUT

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Austin's KUT and KUTX Public Media have announced the promotion of Wade Lee to the role of Assistant General Manager for Strategy, Engagement, and Development. In this new capacity, Lee will act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager, Debbie Hiott.
Mikalah Gordon

Former American Idol Finalist Heads Home To Join Audacy Vegas

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Former American Idol contestant and radio personality Mikalah Gordon is joining Audacy Las Vegas' KLUC as co-host for The Chet Buchanan Show starting April 3. Returning to her hometown of Vegas, Gordon is moving from Audacy's Channel Q in Los Angeles.
Crazy Cabbie

Howard Stern’s ‘Crazy Cabbie’ Lee Siegfried Passes Away At 55

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Lee Siegfried, known to many as Crazy Cabbie from his days on Howard Stern's syndicated radio show, has passed away at 55. His death was confirmed by fellow Minnesota native and air talent Cane Peterson, who shared the news on Facebook on March 31.
Travis Daily

Daily Steps Into Cook’s Nashville Country Programming Roles

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As longtime Country radio programmer Charlie Cook prepares for his retirement from Cumulus Media, the company has named Travis Daily as the new Brand and Content Manager for Nashville's 103.3 Country and 95.5 Nash Icon.

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