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Jeremy Loper

The Rock Ropes Loper For Mornings In Nashville

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iHeartMedia Nashville's 105.9 The Rock (WNRQ) will have a new morning host come Monday, January 15. Jeremy Loper joins the station's lineup after a decade of leading AM drive on North American Broadcasting Columbus' 99.7 The Blitz (WRKZ).
Pierre Robert WMMR

Philadelphia Radio’s Pierre Robert Pens New WMMR Contract

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93.3 WMMR listeners will be enjoying a lot more of Pierre Robert for years to come, following a contract renewal with Beasley Media Group Philadelphia. Since joining WMMR in 1981, Pierre has become a midday staple at the station.
Shannon Knoepke

After Nine Years, Knoepke Back To Lead Townsquare Rochester

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Former Market Manager Shannon Knoepke has returned to radio after two years at an agency to serve as Townsquare Media Rochester's Market President, overseeing ten signals. The cluster also includes four stations in Faribault/Owatonna.
WBAP Expansion

Cumulus Dallas Expands WBAP To FM Band; Bolsters News Team

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Cumulus Media Dallas is adding its AM News/Talk WBAP to the FM band. As of January 3, WBAP will simulcast on 93.3, which was previously Hot AC Hot 93.3. In the same spirit of growth, the cluster is adding four seasoned news professionals to its staff.
Colleen Callahan

NAFB Names Colleen Callahan As Interim Executive Director

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The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has appointed Colleen Callahan as its interim executive director. She will assume her role from the NAFB's Platte City, MO office. Colleen Callahan steps into the role vacated by Tom Brand, who retired at the end of 2023.
Charles Van Horn

In Northern Illinois, Charles Van Horn Takes New Rochelle Role

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Rochelle Broadcasting Company is welcoming Charles Van Horn as its new News Director. Van Horn, who previously served as News Director and Morning Show Host for Shaw Local Radio in Peru, IL, is taking over from the retiring Jeff Leon.
Scott Masteller

Scott Masteller Joins Beasley To Lead Philadelphia’s Fanatic

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Scott Masteller is leaving Hearst Communications Baltimore's WBAL NewsRadio to join Beasley Media Group as Program Director for 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) in Philadelphia. Masteller brings more than four decades of on-air and managerial experience to the role.
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Seattle Radio Gets New ‘Daly’ Routine With Migs At KISW

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Audacy Seattle is marking the new year with a new morning show on 99.9 KISW. The Daly Migs Show, featuring Steve Migs and Taryn Daly, starts January 3. The show's team will also feature Danny V and Sara, joining the two broadcast veterans.
Tim Hall

Tim Hall Doesn’t Pass Up APD Opportunity At Columbus’ Fan

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Tegna Columbus' 97.1 The Fan (WBNS-AM) has promoted Tim Hall to Assistant Program Director. Hall, who has been with The Fan for more than 11 years, hosts The Buckeye Show and covers Ohio State Football and Men’s Basketball post-game shows for Learfield.
Chris Squire

Chris Squire Returns To New York’s WBLS As Sales SVP

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Chris Squire has joined MediaCo Holding's Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS in New York City as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Squire previously served in the same position at iHeartMedia Philadelphia for more than three years.

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June 15, 2026

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