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Zesbaugh Retiring From “Colorado’s Morning News”

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April Zesbaugh, co-host of Colorado’s Morning News on iHeartMedia Denver’s KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM, has announced that she will retire after a 30-year broadcast journalism career, including 25-years with KOA.

Triple A Changes in Cali

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88.5-FM, Southern California’s Triple-A (adult album alternative) rock station, is adding two new voices to its lineup — Julie Slater (right) and Lesley James.

Chocolate Joins Rumba In Boston

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Sergio “Chocolate” Toribio has joined the program lineup at Rumba 97.7 (WZRM-FM) Boston. He joins iHeart after previous stints at Univision Radio NYC’s La X 96.3 and Mega 94.9 in Boston.

NABOB Chief Talks With Chavis

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Jim Winston, President of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, was a recent guest on the The Chavis Chronicles. Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. hosted the President of NABOB.

Kaufman Gets New Role

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Ryan Kaufman has been promoted to Program Director of News/Talker KVOR-AM in Colorado Springs. He maintains his position as PD of Sports/Talk station XTRA Sports 1300/KCSF-AM. Kaufman joined KCSF-AM and KVOR-AM in 2015 as a Producer.

Haberman Returns to ALT San Diego

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As of March 14, Alyssa Haberman will host the midday slot on KBZT-FM in San Diego. It's Haberman’s second stint with the station. She hosted middays from 2016 to 2020, and was Music Director from 2018 to 2020.

Futuri Promotes Zena Burns

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Zena Burns has been named SVP of Content and Special Projects at Futuri. Having led marketing at Futuri since 2015, Burns will now focus exclusively on Futuri’s content creation.

Pritchard Gets More Responsibility

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Audacy has promoted Jeremy Pritchard to Regional Brand Manager of its alternative format. He'll now oversee content strategy, talent, operations and branding for 94/7 Alternative Portland (KNRK-FM). Pritchard will continue hosting afternoon drive on ALT 949 (KBZT-FM) in San Diego.

Mo Cooper Switches In Houston

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Maureen “Mo” Cooper is the new Creative Services Director for Cumulus Houston radio station, 104.1 KRBE. She previously held the same position for Cox Media Houston for 10 years.

BBQ Blowout in Houston

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iHeartMedia Houston hosted a sold-out "Great Texas Barbeque, Beer & Bourbon Blowout”. Michael Berry hosted the event that featured Premiere Networks-syndicated personalities Clay Travis, Buck Sexton and Jesse Kelly.

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