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Felix Viera

Trailblazing Hispanic Broadcaster Felix Viera Passes At 74

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Respected Hispanic radio host Felix Viera has passed away at the age of 74. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Viera was a key voice in Connecticut at Dinamica 1120 (WPRX-AM), where he hosted shows like Hablando En Serio and Amanacer En Mi Tierra.
Robyn Doyon-Aitken

Connecticut Public Radio Finds Seasoned Host In Doyon-Aitken

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Connecticut Public Radio has promoted Robyn Doyon-Aitken to permanent Host of the local food show Seasoned. Doyon-Aitken, who has been a longtime producer of The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze, will lead the show as it continues to air twice a month on Thursdays.
Jed Mescon

Chattanooga TV Icon Jed Mescon Returns To Talk Radio At WGOW

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Cumulus Media has announced Jed Mescon as Program Director and Morning Host for Talk Radio 102.3 FM/1150 AM (WGOW) in Chattanooga, TN. Mescon became a household name in the area after 28 years on WRCB-TV.
Kaylee Barr

Kaylee Barr Back At Cox Media As Digital Director

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Kaylee Barr is returning to Cox Media Group as Director of the company's Digital Media team. Barr, who started with CMG in 2016 as a Developmental Marketing Intern, has since gained extensive experience at consumer-goods brand Appointed and Florida Virtual School.
Jake Query

Jake Query Moves Out Of Mornings On Indianapolis’ The Fan

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Urban One Indianapolis sports talk radio station The Fan (WFNI-AM) is moving Jake Query from mornings to middays with Query & Company. The show will take over the noon to 3p slot previously occupied by Dan Dakich, starting on Monday, August 21.
Leah Todd Lin

NHPR Brings Leah Todd Lin In As Exec For An Audience Boost

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New Hampshire Public Radio has announced Leah Todd Lin as its first-ever Vice President for Audience Strategy. Lin's primary responsibilities will include leading the organization's efforts to attract new audiences and strengthen relationships with existing users.
Wes Nisker

Wes Nisker, Bay Area Newsman Known For Humor, Dead At 80

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The San Francisco Bay Area radio community is mourning the loss of broadcaster, comedian, and author Wes "Scoop" Nisker. The Nebraska native, who was 80, passed away in Oakland, where he had been a resident since the 1960s.
Kevin Slaten

Put St. Louis Sports On Notice: Kevin Slaten Returns To KFNS

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After seven years away from sports/talk, Kevin Slaten is returning to St. Louis airwaves on KFNS-AM next week. This marks Slaten's sixth stint with the station and a comeback after seven years away from sports radio in the market.
Bill Nigut

Bill Nigut Joins AJC and WABE After ‘Political Rewind’ Cancelation

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has announced the hiring of Bill Nigut to co-host Politically Georgia on NPR affiliate WABE. Nigut previously hosted Georgia Public Broadcasting's Political Rewind, which was abruptly canceled in June following state budget cuts.
Chuck Cargile

Chuck Cargile To Serve As Libsyn’s New CFO

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Audio ad and podcast platform Libsyn has announced the appointment of Charles "Chuck" Cargile as its new Chief Financial Officer. Cargile's has more than 25 years in executive leadership roles within publicly traded companies, with expertise in financial management.

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