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Judy Lakin

Judy Lakin Joins Audacy Houston As General Sales Manager

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Audacy has appointed Judy Lakin as the new General Sales Manager for its Houston operations. With more than three decades in broadcast leadership, Lakin comes to Audacy after her tenure as President of Houston's Vista14 Advertising Agency.
Kiran Riar

MIW Picks Memphis APD Kiran Riar For Programming Mentorship

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Kiran Riar as the 2024 recipient of the Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its sixth year, this initiative is tailored for women in music programming, offering them a year-long mentorship.
Kevin “KC” Cummings

‘Stiffy’ Is Back On Tampa Radio Under A New Name and Format

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Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay is welcoming back Kevin "KC" Cummings as the new Afternoon Drive host on 99.5 QYK. Cummings, who was previously known as "Stiffy" at the cluster's WiLD 94.1 for two decades, also worked part-time at WQYK.
Alice Cooper

Chicago, Detroit Among Cities Climbing Into Alice Cooper’s ‘Attic’

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Alice's Attic with Alice Cooper is making the most of its launch by adding seven new affiliates via Superadio Networks, including major market stations such as Chicago's 97.1 The Drive (WDRV) and 94.7 WCSX, in Cooper's hometown of Detroit.
Thea Mitchem

iHeart’s Thea Mitchem Honored For Trailblazing Role In Radio

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On March 9, Women In Radio honored iHeartMedia EVP of Programming Thea Mitchem with its Trailblazer Award at WIR's 8th Annual Conference. She was presented with the award after a fireside chat with Ivy Riveria of New York City's Power 105.1 (WWPR).
Kevin Demoff

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff Takes Radio Reins In Denver

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has elevated NFL executive Kevin Demoff to President of Team and Media Operations. In his new role, Demoff will oversee KSE’s broadcast assets, including four Denver radio stations and the Altitude Sports Network.
Rob Crocker

Storied NYC Jazz Radio Personality Rob Crocker Dead At 78

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Known for his three-decade tenure at WBGO in New York City, jazz radio host Rob Crocker passed away on March 7. Crocker was also a famed part of the Tokyo radio scene, where he introduced Japanese audiences to jazz during his live all-night radio show.
Erick Erickson

Erick Erickson Adds Three New Markets Under Cox Media Group

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Conservative talker Erick Erickson is expanding his range to three more Cox Media Group stations across the eastern half of the US. Originating from Atlanta's WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB-FM), Erickson is being added to midday slots in Ohio, Oklahoma, and Florida.
National Black Radio HoF

Funkmaster Flex, Charlie Wilson Join National Black Radio Hall

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The National Black Radio Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2024 Class, honoring a diverse array of individuals and programs that have influenced the American radio landscape, fostering social change, empowering communities, and celebrating Black Culture.
Shari Roth

Big Loud Records Adds Shari Roth For Multi-Format Radio Growth

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Big Loud Records is expanding its radio promotions team with the addition of Shari Roth as Vice President of Multi-Format Radio, effective immediately. Roth brings a wealth of experience in a variety of music formats, including Americana, AC, and AAA.

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October 5, 2026

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