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JD Hayworth

Former Congressman JD Hayworth Comes Back To Arizona AM

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Veteran broadcaster and politician JD Hayworth is set to return to the Phoenix airwaves to continue his 50+ year broadcasting career. Hayworth reunites with CRC Broadcasting Company's financial news/talk KFNN-AM to anchor weekday afternoons on All Right Now!
Brandon Beam

The Fan Getting More Juice Out Of Brandon Beam In Columbus

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Morning man Brandon Beam has signed a new multi-year deal with Tegna's RadiOhio-owned 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) in Columbus. Beam and Bobby Carpenter co-host Morning Juice. He also hosts the Ohio State Buckeyes football network post-game show.
Terri Avery

CMG Atlanta’s Terri Avery To Retire From Kiss 104.1

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Terri Avery has announced her impending retirement from Cox Media Group Atlanta's Kiss 104.1 (WALR). Avery has been the station's Director of Branding and Programming since January 2019. Her tenure at CMG will conclude on December 31.
Rich Shertenlieb

Boston’s ‘Toucher & Rich’ Split As Shertenlieb Departs WBZ

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The long-standing and highly successful partnership of Fred Toucher and Rich Shertenlieb on Beasley Media Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub has come to an end. While the move was telegraphed on social media, Toucher confirmed the news on-air last week.
Michael Fischer

Fischer Hooks Business Development VP Role At SoundStack

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SoundStack has officially appointed Michael Fischer as Vice President of Business Development. Fischer's addition aims to enhance the company's publisher discipline, encompassing customer enablement, support, and podcast business teams.
Angel Jarquin

Jarquin To Serve As iHeart’s Pacific Region Programming SVP

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iHeartMedia has appointed Angel “Visa” Jarquin as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for its Pacific Area, effective immediately. In this role, Jarquin will oversee programming and promotions for more than 29 iHeart stations.
Mitch Bennett

Baldwin&’s Bennett To Lead Jury For 2024 Radio Mercury Awards

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The Radio Advertising Bureau has announced Mitch Bennett, Executive Creative Director at Baldwin&, as the Chief Judge for the 2024 Radio Mercury Awards. Bennett's distinguished career is marked by innovative campaigns for Bridgestone, Volvo Trucks, and Coca-Cola.
Matt Wheeler

iHeart LA Welcomes Wheeler As KIIS Imaging Director

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iHeartMedia Los Angeles has added Matt Wheeler as the new Director of Imaging for 102.7 KIIS FM, starting immediately. Wheeler's oversight of the station's audio identity comes under the guidance of KIIS Program Director Beata Murphy.
Lauren Hoffman

Lauren Hoffman Goes From NJ To Nashville As New Digital PD

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After her successful tenure overseeing the digital programming for the company's New Jersey radio stations, Beasley Media Group has officially appointed Lauren Hoffman as the new Digital Program Director of BackstageCountry.com.
Jordan Wertlieb

BFoA To Honor Hearst’s Wertlieb With Golden Mic In 2024

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The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor Hearst's COO Jordan Wertlieb as the recipient of its 2024 Golden Mike Award. The accolade recognizes Wertlieb's charitable efforts through the Foundation and broadcast industry contributions.

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