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Kirk Keller

Flagler Surprises Kirk Keller With Christmas VP Promotion

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Flagler Broadcasting has elevated Kirk Keller from Director of Sales to Vice President of Sales & Promotions. The surprise announcement was made at Flagler’s community  Christmas Party. Keller has spent eight years on-air and in sales for the Florida group.
Bahou and Carlisle

EMF Makes Two People-Forward Hires For Leadership Team

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Educational Media Foundation continues its executive team enhancements with two appointments in human resources and donor relations. Maggie Bahou has been named as Chief People Officer and Natalie Carlisle assumes the role of SVP of Donor Engagement.
Lisa Polizzi

Lisa Polizzi To Lead Audacy Buffalo’s WBEN

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Audacy has appointed Lisa Polizzi as the new Brand Manager of WBEN-AM in Buffalo. Polizzi brings 22 years of broadcasting experience to the role, including her most recent media role as Director at Large of the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Toucher & Hardy

It’s Officially ‘Toucher & Hardy’ On Boston’s Sports Hub

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After the departure of Rich Shertenlieb, Beasley Media Group Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ) has found its missing morning man in Rob "Hardy" Poole. Poole will join Fred Toucher for Toucher & Hardy, starting on January 4.
Jim Ladd

Renowned Freeform Rock Air Personality Jim Ladd Dies

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Rock and roll radio fans are paying tribute to Jim Ladd, who has died of a heart attack. Ladd was well-known for his freeform style and worked at such Los Angeles radio stations as KLOS and KMET before joining SiriusXM in 2011.
BJ Shea

Seattle’s KZOK Taps B.J. Shea To Follow Danny Bonaduce

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Seattle's radio scene saw a shake-up last week, with actor and long-time radio host Danny Bonaduce retiring from 102.5 KZOK on Friday. iHeartMedia won't let his chair get cold with B.J. Shea set to take over the morning anchor spot with Bonaduce's co-host Sarah.
Chris Carson

Chris Carson Steps Into Murphy’s Shoes At Green Bay’s WIXX

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After the retirement of Green Bay radio staple Jim Murphy in November, Midwest Communications has chosen Chris Carson as the new host of the WIXX morning show. Carson, held previous roles at Wausau's WDEZ in Wausau and Oshkosh's WPKR.
Misti Turnbull and Jordan Cipala

CMG Crowns Two Vice Presidents In Turnbull and Cipala

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Cox Media Group is strengthening its company-wide news and operations departments with the promotions of Misti Turnbull and Jordan Cipala. Cipala steps into the role of Vice President of Strategy & Operations, bringing experience from investments and finance.
Eliza Tremblay Bronwyn LaPointe

Binnie Boosts Tremblay and LaPointe To Director Roles

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Binnie Media has announced key management promotions within the organization. Eliza Tremblay has been elevated to the role of Director of Sales Operations for Maine. Bronwyn Lapointe now takes on the position of Director of Sales Operations for New Hampshire.
Audible Promotions

Audible Promotes Three Executives To New Heights

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Audible has announced promotions for three of its veteran executives within the audio company's Content organization. Diana Dapito, Kate Navin, and Rhonda Adams Medina have all been raised to higher positions effective immediately.

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