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Carter Alvord

Alvord Steps From Intern Into Affiliate Sales at Compass Networks

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Compass Media Networks has appointed Carter Alvord as Associate Director of Affiliate Sales, Sports & News/Talk Programming. Alvord, a 2026 Bucknell University graduate, has interned at Compass since June 2024 and will be based in the company's New York office.
The Golics

Mike Golic Sr. Comes Back to ESPN Radio, Son in Tow

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Nearly six years after parting ways with the network, Mike Golic Sr. is coming back to ESPN Radio and bringing his son with him. The father-son duo will launch The Golics, a new morning show, on August 3 under a multi-year agreement.
Kayla Thomas

Z100 Finds Its Night Voice in Los Angeles

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Kayla Thomas spent four years as the late-night voice on iHeartMedia Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS. Now she's adding her voice to the flagship. iHeartMedia New York has named the 2026 Gracie Award winner as night host at Z100 (WHTZ), taking over from Josh Martinez.
John Kincade

John Kincade Is Coming Home to Atlanta’s 680 The Fan

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After six years away, John Kincade is returning to Atlanta on a long-term contract with Dickey Broadcasting Company's 680 The Fan (WCNN). The veteran sports radio host departs Beasley Media Group Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31.
Hector El Nene Arroyo-Rivera

MediaCo’s Sigma Adds ‘El Nene’ to Syndication Stable

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The MediaCo-powered Sigma Audio Networks has signed Hector "El Nene" Arroyo-Rivera and his Top 20 Countdown Global, which blends Latin, Urban, and Pop, for network sales representation, syndication expansion, and multiplatform opportunities across the US.
Sonja Morrell and Mike Arlo

Sonja Morrell Steps Into Arlo’s Shoes at Hampton Roads’ Fox

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Weeks after the passing of Mike Arlo, the 50-year fixture at Saga Communications in Hampton Roads, the station has named his successor. The cluster's Marketing Director, Sonja Morrell, will take over the midday shift at Classic Rock 106.9 The Fox (WAFX).
Lady Vee

A Mississippi Radio Fixture Comes Out of Retirement in Jackson

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After a brief retirement, Verbia "Lady Vee" Harden is returning to weekday mornings at Connoisseur Media Jackson's Urban AC Kixie 107.5 (WKXI). Harden spent more than 50 years in total on the Mississippi airwaves before her retirement in 2024.
Mike Fabian

Cumulus Media Makes a Fab Choice For Boise Market Leader

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Mike Fabian has spent more than a decade running radio clusters in the Mountain West. Now he's bringing that background to Cumulus Media Boise, where the company has named him Vice President and Market Manager of its five-station cluster.
Kyle Youmans

After Sandusky, The Baltimore Ravens Find a New Radio Voice

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After two decades behind the mic, Gerry Sandusky's retirement closed one era for the Baltimore Ravens and opened another. The Ravens have named Kyle Youmans the "Voice of the Ravens," becomes just the third radio play-by-play voice in franchise history.
Heather Roberts

Heather Roberts Moves Up at Connoisseur’s FM News 101 KXL

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Less than two years after joining Connoisseur Media Portland's FM News 101 KXL (KXL-FM), Heather Roberts is taking on a bigger job at the station, which has promoted her to News Director. She will stay in the co-anchor chair on Portland's Morning News.

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