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John Tenaglia

Longtime Radio Manager and Owner John Tenaglia Passes Away

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John Tenaglia passed away in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the age of 88. The Pennsylvania native is remembered for his tough but fair approach to management, his contributions to the AOR format, and his prolific career spanning stations across America.
Annie Heilbrunn and Craig Elsten

Annie Heilbrunn and Craig Elsten Join Audacy San Diego’s Fan

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Today, Audacy San Diego's 97.3 The Fan (KWFN) launches a new midday sports talk show, Annie & Elsten, featuring local broadcast veterans Annie Heilbrunn and Craig Elsten. The duo have both spent decades in the San Diego sports scene.
Matt Malone, Deb Honeycutt, and Kevin Freeman

Matt Malone Makes Morning Move At Indianapolis’ WFMS

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Cumulus Media Indianapolis' 95.5 WFMS has promoted afternoon host Matt Malone to Assistant Program Director and moved him to mornings. Malone fills the seat in Indy’s Morning Show recently left vacant by Jim Denny, who retired after 35 years.
Dave Humphrey

Longtime Baltimore AM Radio Anchor Dave Humphrey Passes

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Former Baltimore AM host and Maryland government official Dave Humphrey passed away in Hilton Head, SC at the age of 80. Humphrey began his career in radio in his home state of Georgia at Savannah's WSGA, WBYG, and WSAV.
Monica Wittkopp

AE In ’19, Market President In ’24: iHeart Promotes Wittkopp

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iHeartMedia Madison has announced the immediate appointment of Monica Wittkopp as Market President. Wittkopp's journey with iHeartMedia began in 2019 as an Account Executive in Madison, followed by a promotion to Vice President of Sales in 2021.
Jeremy Loper

The Rock Ropes Loper For Mornings In Nashville

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iHeartMedia Nashville's 105.9 The Rock (WNRQ) will have a new morning host come Monday, January 15. Jeremy Loper joins the station's lineup after a decade of leading AM drive on North American Broadcasting Columbus' 99.7 The Blitz (WRKZ).
Pierre Robert WMMR

Philadelphia Radio’s Pierre Robert Pens New WMMR Contract

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93.3 WMMR listeners will be enjoying a lot more of Pierre Robert for years to come, following a contract renewal with Beasley Media Group Philadelphia. Since joining WMMR in 1981, Pierre has become a midday staple at the station.
Shannon Knoepke

After Nine Years, Knoepke Back To Lead Townsquare Rochester

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Former Market Manager Shannon Knoepke has returned to radio after two years at an agency to serve as Townsquare Media Rochester's Market President, overseeing ten signals. The cluster also includes four stations in Faribault/Owatonna.
WBAP Expansion

Cumulus Dallas Expands WBAP To FM Band; Bolsters News Team

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Cumulus Media Dallas is adding its AM News/Talk WBAP to the FM band. As of January 3, WBAP will simulcast on 93.3, which was previously Hot AC Hot 93.3. In the same spirit of growth, the cluster is adding four seasoned news professionals to its staff.
Colleen Callahan

NAFB Names Colleen Callahan As Interim Executive Director

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The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has appointed Colleen Callahan as its interim executive director. She will assume her role from the NAFB's Platte City, MO office. Colleen Callahan steps into the role vacated by Tom Brand, who retired at the end of 2023.

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