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Chet Buchanan Exits Audacy Las Vegas’ KLUC After 27 Years

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After two weeks of airing pre-recorded programming in morning drive, Audacy Las Vegas’ 98.5 KLUC has confirmed the departure of market fixture Chet Buchanan. A statement shared on KLUC’s social media channels thanked Buchanan for his 27 years of radio.
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Ron Harrell Joins Family Radio as Network Music Director

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Family Radio has named consultant and former Hope Media Group Chief of Programming Ron Harrell as the Christian broadcaster's Music Director. Harrell will guide music curation for the network's 37 full-power stations, 15 translators, and four streaming-only channels.
Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze Coming To NAB Show 2026 For Award, Chat, Q&A

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The NAB is celebrating comedian Nate Bargatze in Las Vegas this April as the recipient of the 2026 NAB Television Chairman’s Award. Bargatze will accept the award on the NAB Show Main Stage on April 21 and participate in a fireside chat and Q&A.
Gary Shapiro

Gary Shapiro Stepping Down as CTA CEO Later This Year

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Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro is stepping down from his post to assume the role of Executive Chair. After leading the organization since 1991, Shapiro's legacy at CTA among broadcasters will likely be defined by the past two years.
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Women To Watch: Emily Harlan; KBAY, Connoisseur Media

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(Charese Fruge’) Emily Harlan didn’t map out a career in radio, but the Music Director and afternoon drive host at Connoisseur Media's Bay Country 94.5 (KBAY) in San Francisco/San Jose represents a new wave of talent reshaping the expectations of the modern on-air personality.
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Central Florida Public Media Adds More Mort At Night

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Central Florida Public Media is growing its evening programming with the addition of "Talking Central Florida," featuring Orlando journalist Steve Mort. The local news program will air on Wednesday evenings on 90.7 (WMFE) and 89.5 (WMFV) starting on February 18.
Jessica Reid

Townsquare Media’s Jessica Reid Chosen as MIW Digital Mentee

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Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio has named Townsquare Media Northwest Michigan Multi-Media Account Executive Jessica Reid as its 2026 MIW Digital Mentee, continuing the organization’s focus on developing emerging leaders in digital and audio sales.
Michael T. Sherry

Michael T. Sherry Launches Sales Consultancy for Local Radio

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Former Forever Media Vice President of Sales Michael T. Sherry has launched MTS Media Consultant, a consultancy designed to support local and regional broadcasters navigating changes in advertiser expectations, sales workflows, and competition from digital media.
Norman Gilliland

Norman Gilliland Prepares For Exit From Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin Public Radio will mark the end of an era this summer when longtime classical host Norman Gilliland retires, concluding more than four decades on the network. His final broadcast of Midday Classics is scheduled for June 19 on the WPR Music service.
John Kobylt

John Kobylt Returning to Afternoon Drive On LA Talk Radio

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Los Angeles’ KFI AM 640 will roll out a new weekday programming lineup beginning February 17, repositioning several of the iHeartMedia station's most recognizable voices, including the return of John Kobylt to afternoon drive for the first time since 2023.

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