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Emme Tomimbang Burns

Hawaii Radio Trailblazer Emme Tomimbang Passes At 73

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Hawaii media and community leader Emmeline Tomimbang Burns, known affectionately as "Emme," passed away Monday night at the age of 73 in Honolulu. She is being remembered as a trailblazer for women in Hawaii radio and television.
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Colt Parkey Rejoins 101.3 KDWB For Mornings With Falen Bonsett

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After the success of Falen & Zach, iHeart Minneapolis' 101.3 KDWB is moving Falen Bonsett to mornings for the Falen & Colt Show, which sees the return of former KDWB night personality Colt Parkey.
Andy Chanley

After Two Decades, Andy Chanley Heads East To Audacy Chicago

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Andy Chanley is headed to the Midwest to join Audacy Chicago's 93XRT (WXRT). He will serve as Music Director and Afternoon Drive Host starting March 11. Chanley previously held the same roles at public AAA station KCSN in Los Angeles.
Bill Smee

Audacy VP of News Bill Smee Is Stepping Down

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Audacy Vice President of News Bill Smee has announced he is no longer with the company. Smee joined then-Entercom in August 2020 to help oversee operations for the company's 25 locally-based news stations.
Kris Fisher

Beasley Augusta Reels In Kris Fisher As WHHD PD

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Kris Fisher has returned to Beasley Media Group's WHHD 98.3 in Augusta, GA as Program Director. Fisher had been away from radio for five years, and previously managed Beasley Las Vegas' Star 107.9 (KVGS) and Jammin’ 105.7 (KOAS) for the year before that.
Rachel Elliot

Rachel Elliot Takes Charge of KY/WV Country For iHeart

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iHeartMedia Cincinnati's Rachel Elliot is taking the reins as Director of Country Programming for its Kentucky/West Virginia region. Elliot was previously Digital Program Director and on-air talent for WEBN.
Val Garris

Another Programming VP Gone As Cumulus and Val Garris Split

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Cumulus Media Corporate VP of Programming Val Garris is no longer with the company, marking the second major leader to announce a departure in the past week along with Charlie Cook. Garris has been with Cumulus for the past two decades.
Tom Karlo

After 6-Month CapRadio Rescue, Tom Karlo To Step Down As GM

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Capital Public Radio's interim president and general manager, Tom Karlo, who was brought on board to guide the Sacramento-based stations amidst significant financial and managerial challenges, has announced his impending resignation.
Robyn Sedgwick

Robyn Sedgwick Returns To Lead Colorado Christian Network

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Educational Communications of Colorado Springs is welcoming Robyn Sedgwick back as General Manager for the KTLF Radio Network. The Contemporary Christian network, comprising three stations and 52 signals, reaches across Colorado.
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BIN’s Coles To Represent Radio Among LABF Board Inductees

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The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Tony Coles, Dr. Caroline Frick, and Leo MacCourtney. The LABF is the philanthropic arm of the Library of American Broadcasting.

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