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Jessica Marventano

Marventano Made EVP In iHeart Government Affairs Changes

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As iHeartMedia continues to readjust its leadership structure, changes have come to the radio giant's Government Affairs team. Most notably, Jessica Marventano has been elevated to Executive Vice President of Government Affairs with another promotion and two hires.
Evan Slavitt

Evan Slavitt To Take Legal Lead At CPB As Smithers Jr. Retires

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will welcome Evan Slavitt as its new Senior Vice President and General Counsel starting March 11. Slavitt will replace Westwood Smithers Jr., who is retiring after serving as CPB’s Chief Legal Officer since 2005.
Brian Green

Brian Green Promoted As ST Radio Continues Reorganization

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Sarkes Tarzian has named its Indianapolis General Sales Manager Brian Green as the new ST Radio Director of Sales. Green will helm sales and management efforts across ST Radio’s stations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington.
Matty Ice

Nice ‘Ice’ Extension: Matty Hayes To Continue On Columbus’ Fan

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Matty "Ice" Hayes, co-host of the midday sports talk show Rothman and Ice on Tegna's 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) in Columbus, has committed to a multi-year extension. Hayes has been with The Fan for the past decade.
Karla and Moug

‘Moug and Karla’ Replace Chicago’s ‘Morning Mess’ On B96

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Following the cancellation of The Morning Mess, Audacy Chicago is refreshing the weekday schedule of B96 with Moug and Karla Mornings. The new show adds John Moug to the station roster alongside station vet Karla Hernandez.
Luis “Speedy Jr” Gonzalez and Joey Franchize

In Tampa Bay, Beasley Boosts Speedy Jr and Joey Franchize

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Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay has promoted Luis "Speedy Jr" Gonzalez and Joey Franchize. Gonzalez is now Director of Video and Audio Production, while Franchize steps into the roles of Music Director and Midday Personality on WiLd 94.1.
José Molina

CFO José Molina Is The Latest Executive To Depart SBS

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Another name has been added to Spanish Broadcasting System's significant transitional period centered around major executives. Chief Financial Officer José Molina is the latest to leave SBS, which recently witnessed the exit of President/COO Albert Rodriguez.
Nebraska Broadcasters Association

Nebraska Broadcasters Hall To Induct Monnich, Boughton, Webber

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The Nebraska Broadcasters Association is set to honor three broadcasters with radio ties: Kent Boughton, Jane Monnich, and Dave Webber. The trio will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on August 6 in Lincoln, during the 89th Annual NBA Convention.
John Beaulieu

The B-Man Is Back In Ohio: John Beaulieu Joins The Oasis

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Dayton, OH radio icon John "B-Man" Beaulieu is coming back on the air in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a new role at 106.7 The Oasis. Beaulieu is best known for the 41 years he spent at 104.7 WTUE, originally joining the station in April 1981.
Norman Davis

After 70 Years In Radio, Norman Davis Passes At 88

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Norman Davis, a veteran air talent known for his magic-mushroom-fueled overnight shows on San Francisco's KSAN during the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 88. Davis's career spanned 70 years across both AM and FM and almost every genre.

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