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Java Chatman

Mississippi Public Broadcasting Taps Java Chatman To Lead Radio

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting has elevated Java Chatman to Director of Radio. Chatman will oversee MPB Radio's eight NPR member stations covering the majority of the state. Chatman joined MPB in 2017 as an Executive Producer.
Matt Pinfield

Matt Pinfield Joins LA’s ‘SoCal Sound’ For Afternoon Drive

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Revered rock radio host and television personality Matt Pinfield is joining Los Angeles' The SoCal Sound 88.5 as the new afternoon drive host, taking over from Andy Chanley who moved to Audacy's WXRT in Chicago.
Joey Mitchell

Central California Radio Legend Joey Mitchell Dead At 77

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Sacramento has lost a local radio legend with the death of Joey Mitchell at the age of 77. Mitchell spent 51 years on-air in California's Central Valley at stations like 1140 KRAK Country, Cool Oldies 101.1, and 101.5 KHITS. He retired in March 2021.
Faith Francis Heath Cole

Binnie Media Names New COO and Programming EVP

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New Hampshire-based Binnie Media, under the leadership of President and CEO Massimo Rosati, has announced two significant promotions within its team. First, Faith Francis has been elevated from Executive Vice President of Sales to Chief Operating Officer.
Compass Media Sports Net

A Triple Play Raises Compass Media Networks’ Executive Roster

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Compass Media Networks has elevated Robert Blum, Tyler Brewer, and Chris Kleiber to executive roles to spearhead the expansion and enhancement of its sports broadcasting division, with a focus on content creation, production, and distribution.
Favian Perez

Favian Perez Elected To Formally Lead Nevada Public Radio

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Nevada Public Radio has officially appointed Favian Perez as its President and CEO, following his term as Interim CEO. This decision, announced by Board Chair Don Hamrick, was made with unanimous support from the station's board.
Michael Brody

Midwest Raises Knoxville Market Manager Michael Brody To RVP

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Midwest Communications' Knoxville Market Manager Michael Brody has been elevated to Vice President of the Tennessee Region. In his role, Brody will oversee Midwest's Nashville and Knoxville markets.
Brian Grube

A Trio Of Changes In Raleigh, As Grube Named CBC Radio VP

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North Carolina's Capitol Broadcasting Company has announced a new executive of the company's radio arm. Brian Grube was promoted to Vice President of Capitol's Radio Division, following an impactful year as General Manager for the Raleigh-based broadcaster.
Scott Kellum

Scott Kellum Takes GSM Lead For Cox Media Atlanta Radio Group

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Cox Media Group Atlanta is welcoming Scott Kellum as the cluster's new General Sales Manager for radio. Kellum will lead local spot and digital revenue sales efforts across 95.5 WSB, B98.5, 97.1 The River, and KISS 104.1.
Tatjana Deegan

Tatjana Deegan Joins Audacy Austin As Sales VP

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Audacy has announced the appointment of Tatjana Deegan as the new Vice President of Sales in its Austin cluster. Deegan joins Audacy after 18 years as General Sales Manager at Waterloo Media Austin, formerly Emmis Communications Austin.

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