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Manimala Momo Vemireddy

More Of Momo: Vemireddy To Head Audacy Austin’s Promotions

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Audacy Austin has announced the appointment of Manimala "Momo" Vemireddy as its new Regional Promotions Director. Vemireddy will collaborate with market and brand leaders, as well as regional promotion heads in Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans.
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Herald of Radio’s Reach, Analyst John Fix To Retire From P&G

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Fix made the announcement on LinkedIn. He has played a major part in P&G's rise to become radio's top advertiser through his famous "experiment," becoming an outspoken proponent of the medium's reach known as the “radio guy.”
Fred Toucher

Fred Toucher Signs Extension At Boston’s Sports Hub WBZ

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Beasley Media Group has confirmed that Fred Toucher will continue to lead mornings at 98.5 The Sports Hub with a new multiyear contract. The Boston-based sports talk show has garnered several national industry awards, including a Marconi, under Toucher's tenure.
Karson and Kennedy

‘Karson & Kennedy’ Staying At Boston’s Mix With New Contracts

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Audacy Boston's Mix 104.1 (WWBX) has renewed multi-year contracts with morning show co-hosts Karson Tager and Kennedy Elsey. The duo has hosted Karson & Kennedy on the station since 2009.
Tom Stoner

Stoner Broadcasting Founder Tom Stoner Dead At 88

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Tom Stoner, founder of Stoner Broadcasting and co-founder of American Tower, passed away on October 19, due to pulmonary fibrosis. Stoner's career in radio and broadcasting not only shaped the industry but also aimed to foster global communication.
Ferrari Simmons

iHeart Chooses Ferrari For Afternoon Drive On Atlanta’s Beat

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iHeartMedia Atlanta has introduced a new weekday show, The Ferrari Simmons Show, on 105.3 The Beat. Ferrari is no stranger to Atlanta radio, having been a radio personality at Audacy Atlanta's V-103 and Core Communications' Streetz 94.5.
Craig Dalla Riva

Saga Chooses Craig Dalla Riva For Hilton Head Market Manager

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Saga Communications has announced Craig Dalla Riva as the new Market Manager for its Lowcountry Radio Group in Hilton Head, SC. Dalla Riva comes to Saga after eight years with Cumulus as Regional VP of Florence and Myrtle Beach.
Ryan Lange

Ryan Lange Raised As Audacy’s Midwest Success and Strategy VP

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Audacy has elevated Ryan Lange to the position of Vice President of Client Success and Strategy for its Midwest markets. In this new capacity, Lange will have oversight across Audacy's Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis clusters.
Todd Cavanah

Todd Cavanah To Program Cumulus Chicago’s WLS-FM

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Cumulus Media Chicago has named Todd Cavanah as the new Program Director for 94.7 WLS-FM. Before joining Cumulus, Cavanah previously served in key positions at Audacy Chicago's B96. He has worked in the Windy City's radio scene since 1987.
Colleen Valkoun

Colleen Valkoun Joins Milwaukee Radio Alliance As GM

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Milwaukee Radio Alliance has named former iHeartMedia Area President Colleen Valkoun as its new President and General Manager. Valkoun has spent 25 years in broadcast media, previously heading up iHeart's Milwaukee and Madison clusters.

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