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Carrie Saldo

Carrie Saldo To Recap The Week In Western Mass For NEPM

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Starting February 2, New England Public Media is welcoming journalist Carrie Saldo to its lineup with a new weekly radio show and podcast, The Rundown with Carrie Saldo. The show promises engaging conversations with reporters from across western Massachusetts.
Sid Rosenberg

Sid Rosenberg Takes WABC Show To Israel In Four-Day Event

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In an international radio event, 77 WABC's Sid Rosenberg will be broadcasting live from Jerusalem for his program Sid & Friends In The Morning. From January 29 to February 1, Rosenberg will trace the turmoil and violence following the events of October 7.
Larry Moon Thompson

Twin Cities Radio Personality Larry ‘Moon’ Thompson Passes

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Hubbard Broadcasting Twin Cities is mourning the loss of longtime KS95 personality Larry "Moon" Thompson, who passed away at the age of 65 due to complications from MS. Moon hosted KSTP afternoons alongside Staci Matthews from 2003 to 2019.
Jesse Addy and Broadway Bill Lee

Staff Changes Move Broadway Bill Lee To Nights On NYC’s WCBS

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Audacy is reshuffling its weekday lineup at New York's WCBS-FM 101.1, with Jesse Addy taking over afternoon drive from Broadway Bill Lee starting February 5. Lee now moves into the night slot, bumping Joe Causi, who continues with the station in a separate role.
Jim Powell

Atlanta Braves Part Ways With Radio Announcer Jim Powell

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Atlanta Braves radio announcer Jim Powell is leaving the team after 15 years in the booth. Powell shared the news on social media, expressing gratitude for the relationships formed during his time with the Braves, spanning from Turner Field to Truist Park.
Roy Laughlin

Roy Laughlin To Join Benztown For Promo Talk At Radiodays

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Renowned radio strategist and former KIIS General Manager Roy Laughlin is joining Benztown President Dave 'Chachi' Denes for a promotions strategy session at Radiodays Europe during this year's event in Munich, Germany, from March 17-19.
Robin Hilton

Robin Hilton Back In Host Chair For NPR’s ‘All Songs Considered’

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Long-serving All Songs Considered contributor Robin Hilton has been named the show's new host by NPR Music. Hilton's focus will be steering the show into its next phase, emphasizing new music curation and artist conversations.
Dennis Prager

Dennis Prager Making Major Changes To Syndicated Radio Show

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Salem Media Group has confirmed a renewed agreement with nationally syndicated host Dennis Prager on the Salem Radio Network. With that contract agreement, comes a significant shortening of the PragerU founder's show starting in February.
Elissa Blankenship

Elissa Blankenship Elevated To CSS Continental Leadership Role

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The Center for Sales Strategy has announced the promotion of Elissa Blankenship to the role of Head of Sales, North America. Since joining the company in 2021 as the Director of Sales, Blankenship has played a key role in growing CSS' LeadG2 and Up Your Culture.
Dan Dakich

Dan Dakich Finds His Ticket For Return To Indiana Sports Radio

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Cumulus Media is bringing basketball player, coach, and analyst Dan Dakich back to Indianapolis airwaves. The Dan Dakich Show is coming to the Sports Ticket 1430 (WXNT-AM) for a new local midday sports program starting January 29.

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