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Brian "Crash" Edwards

‘Crash’ Lands at JVC Broadcasting to Rock Afternoons to The Bone

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After nearly two decades with iHeartMedia, Brian "Crash" Edwards was among those cut in the company's June round of mass layoffs. The Gulf Coast radio veteran has already landed at JVC Broadcasting as Afternoon Drive Host for 92.1/97.7 The Bone (WBON/WBOE).
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Connoisseur’s Bridges and Harlan Go National With Compass

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Connoisseur Media is deepening its syndication partnership with Compass Media Networks, this time for the weekend. Robby's Top 20 Countdown and She's Country are getting expanded national distribution, joining a roster that already includes Anna & Raven.
Jose Alberto Roldan

Roldan Rises to New Tech Leadership Role at Beasley

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As Beasley Media Group leans further into its digital-first strategy, the company is elevating the executive behind its technology backbone. Jose Alberto Roldan has been promoted from VP of IT to the newly created role of Head of Technology and Infrastructure.
Chris Flatley

From FuboTV To FM: Flatley Comes to Connoisseur Long Island

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Connoisseur Media is putting its Long Island sales operation under new leadership. Chris Flatley, a Long Island native with more than 15 years in national ad sales, becomes the cluster's new Director of Sales, succeeding Darren DiPrima, who moves to Station Manager.
Jodie Gallant

CTV Growth Earns Gallant An EVP Title At Binnie Media

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As connected TV becomes a bigger revenue opportunity for radio, it is becoming a bigger priority at Binnie Media. After joining the company earlier this year, Jodie Gallant has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy for Integrated Marketing.
Phil Becker

Phil Becker Joins CMG Radio As Corporate Audience Growth VP

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He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Content for Alpha Media until its acquisition by Connoisseur Media last year; now Phil Becker will be authoring his next chapter at Cox Media Group in a newly created radio leadership role tailored to his skills.
Mary Lockrem

Lockrem Gets In Lockstep With Connoisseur Palm Springs

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After exiting Marker Broadcasting's Big 106 (KPLM) after four years, Mary Lockrem is staying on the air in the Coachella Valley, just on a new station. Connoisseur Media Palm Springs has named Lockrem as the midday host for 98.5 The Bull (KDES).
Paul Ciliberto

Ciliberto & Friends Doubles Up in the Catskills with Thunder Return

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Paul Ciliberto is coming back to Thunder 102. The Bold Gold Media host is launching Ciliberto & Friends in the Afternoon on the station where he spent 18 years building the original show, while continuing the original for mornings on Catskills News Talk.
Shawn Tempesta

Tempesta’s Loyalty To Vegas Lands Him Mornings At KLUC

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Months after his run ended on a rival Las Vegas station, Shawn Tempesta is back where his radio career started two decades ago. Audacy Las Vegas has named Tempesta morning show host at 98.5 KLUC, capping a turbulent stretch with a genuine homecoming.
John Lewis

Cumulus Expands John Lewis’ Reach Into the Sunshine State

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Cumulus Media is adding a third state to John Lewis's regional oversight. The company has promoted Lewis to Regional Vice President overseeing Fort Walton...

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