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Jack Swart

Jack Swart Takes River Radio GM Role As Renick Exits

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River Radio has promoted Jack Swart to General Manager of its Cape Girardeau, Missouri market, filling the role being vacated by Mike Renick, who announced his impending departure in April after 26 years with the company, including six in the GM role.
Gayle Benson

Saints Owner Gayle Benson Earns NABLF’s Top Honor

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Gayle Benson has built hospitals, funded disaster relief, and owns two professional sports franchises. Now the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is adding "Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award winner" to her resume.
Ellen Tailor Aaron Crawford

Ellen Tailor Returns to Seattle’s Wolf for New Morning Show

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Audacy Seattle's 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF) is moving on after the end of The Morning Wolfpack with Ellen & Aaron, welcoming back former Wolf air-talent Ellen Tailor alongside Cascade Country host and touring musician Aaron Crawford.
Kimberly Adams

Kimberly Adams Succeeds Brancaccio at APM’s ‘Marketplace’

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American Public Media has named Kimberly Adams the next host of its flagship weekday program, Marketplace Morning Report, with Adams stepping into the role on June 8. Adams currently serves as Senior Washington Correspondent for the show.
Jim Ballas

Magellan AI’s Audio Measurement Architect Gets a New Title

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Jim Ballas has spent three years building up audio's seat at the attribution table, expanding the tools advertisers use to prove radio's value across a crowded media mix. Now Magellan AI is promoting him to President of Measurement at the audio analytics platform.
The Fan LA

Derek Fisher & Cody Decker Lead 97.1 The Fan’s LA Lineup

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Audacy's new LA all-sports station, 97.1 The Fan (KNX-FM), has its opening lineup. The station launches weekday programming on May 18, built around three live local shows featuring former pro athletes and established sports media voices.
Mark Razz

Philadelphia’s 92.5 XTU Personality Mark Razz to Retire

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After 26 years in Philadelphia radio, Mark Razz is stepping away from the microphone. The midday host and Program Director at Beasley Media Group's 92.5 XTU (WXTU) will retire May 22, closing out a run that also included Afternoon Drive at WMMR.
Chris Eagan

KS95 Keeps Eagan, Makes Minneapolis Role Official

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Chris Eagan is expanding his reach across Hubbard Radio's Midwest footprint. The VP Brand & Content for Chicago's 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) and Throwback 100.3 (WTBC) will take on Hot AC KS95 (KSTP) in Minneapolis-St. Paul, after serving in an interim capacity.
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New York Public Radio Adds Three to Senior Leadership Team

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New York Public Radio's next chapter is taking shape at the top. President and CEO Christy Tanner has appointed Ru Sharma as Chief People Officer, Emily Christner as Chief Growth and Engagement Officer, and Patti Cohen as SVP of Analytics, Insights, and Research.
Jose Villafañe

Nueva Network Founder To Exit; Another Top Officer To Follow

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Two months after hosting its fifth anniversary upfront, Nueva Network is losing the CEO and founder who built it. José Villafañe's last day will be June 30, with sources indicating at least one senior officer is set to follow him out, as are several advertising sales staff.

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