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After Five Years Away, Eric Zane Is Ready To Return To Radio

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Eric Zane, best known for his ongoing podcast and 11-year tenure with the syndicated Free Beer & Hot Wings show, is returning to radio for the first time since 2019. Zane will take mornings on Blarney Stone Broadcasting Q100 in Grayling, MI, starting March 18.
Matt Mony and Chris Bender

Mony and Bender Exit Programming Roles At New South Radio

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Two Program Directors are out at Jackson, MS's New South Radio. Matt Mony has announced his impending departure as Program Director and Afternoon Drive host at Y101 (WYOY). Chris Bender resigned as Mix 98.7 (WJKK) PD on March 4.
Erica Farber 2023

Broadcasters Foundation To Honor RAB CEO Erica Farber

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The Broadcasters Foundation of America has revealed its 2024 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award winner - Erica Farber, the outgoing President & CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau - along with this year’s recipients of its esteemed Leadership Awards.
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.

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