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Larry Zimmer

Colorado Sports Radio Legend Larry Zimmer Passes Away At 88

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Larry Zimmer, longtime radio announcer for the Colorado Buffaloes and Denver Broncos, has died. Zimmer also worked for Denver's KOA-AM for 33 years from 1971 until 2004, rising to the rank of Sports Director.
Ashley V

Ashley V and Audacy Shake On Sacramento and San Fran Roles

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On-air talent Ashley Vikdal is taking a dual role at Audacy as the new midday host for San Francisco's 102.1 Jams and afternoon host for 106.5 The End in Sacramento. Known on air as Ashley V, Vikdal joins Audacy from Phoenix's Power 98.3.
Stephen Yasko

Florida Tech’s WFIT Says Yes To Yasko As New GM

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Florida Tech's public radio station, WFIT 89.5, has appointed Stephen Yasko as its new General Manager. With 25 years of experience in public media with NPR and Pacifica, Yasko has been the station's Program Manager since 2022. He takes the reins from Terri Wright.
Skip Diegel

New Smyrna Beach AM Owner ‘Skip’ Diegel Dead At 75

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Multifaceted radio station owner and morning host Clement "Skip" Diegel passed away on January 16. Diegel is best known for his work in Florida, serving as one of its original managers for The Villages WVLG and owner of WSBB-AM in New Smyrna Beach.
Charlotte Wilson

Charlotte Wilson Joins Classical FM In Upstate New York

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WMHT, a Classical music radio station in New York's Capital Region, has hired Charlotte Wilson as a host and producer. Wilson brings her long background in Classical broadcasting, having significantly impacted the genre in her home country of New Zealand.
Chris Thompson and Angela Ingram

Thompson and Ingram Raised To Black Information Network SVPs

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iHeartMedia's Black Information Network is making two promotions within its leadership team. Chris Thompson is now the Senior Vice President of News and Programming, while Angela Ingram has been named the Senior Vice President of Public Engagement.
Chris Mack

Market Veteran Chris Mack Moves To Pittsburgh’s Y108

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Pittsburgh native Chris Mack is joining Audacy's Y108 as the new afternoon drive host. With nearly all of his 24-year career spent in Pittsburgh radio, Mack brings a wealth of experience to Y108, including his previous role as a morning show host on 93.7 The Fan.
Kimmy B

Miami’s Beat Brings Kimmy B Back For Papa Keith Afternoons

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Kimmy B is teaming up with Papa Keith on iHeartMedia Miami’s 103.5 The Beat (WMIB) for afternoons. Her role extends beyond co-hosting Papa Keith Live with Kimmy B, as she will also be heavily involved in managing social media and content creation for WMIB.
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Elaina and Katie To Co-Host CRS 2024’s New Faces of Country

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The upcoming New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2024 has found its hosts. Elaina Smith from Westwood One's Nights with Elaina and Katie Neal from Audacy's Katie & Company. This marks Smith's fourth year hosting the showcase.
Spike Eskin

Spike Eskin Leaving NYC’s WFAN To Return To Philly Sports Radio

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Spike Eskin is leaving his role as Vice President of Programming at New York's WFAN and CBS Sports Radio to return to Philadelphia. Eskin will team up with Ike Reese and Jack Fritz for afternoons on SportsRadio 94WIP.

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