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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.
DJ Prostyle

DJ Prostyle Taking Over Weeknights On NYC’s KTU

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iHeartMedia NYC's 103.5 KTU is adding DJ Prostyle and The Pro Show to its weeknight lineup starting November 13. The Queens native is no stranger to New York radio, holding down Saturday nights at Power 105.1 (WWPR).
Tim Foisset

Spotify Nabs Tim Foisset For Nashville Label Partnerships

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Tim Foisset has made the transition to Spotify as the new Head of Label Partnerships for their Nashville operations. Foisset's move to Spotify follows a noteworthy 13-year tenure at Warner Music Nashville, where he was SVP of Commercial Partnerships.
Eliseo “Short-E” Cierra

Eliseo ‘Short-E’ Cierra Dances To PD Beat At Boston’s ‘Rumba’

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iHeartMedia Boston has announced the appointment of Eliseo "Short-E" Cierra as the new Program Director for Rumba 97.7 (WZRM). While Cierra steps in as Program Director, Antonio "Tony Banana" Rodriguez, will continue with iHeart in an undisclosed role.
Adam Copeland

Adam Copeland Rises To PD For Cumulus’ Bay Area Sports Radio

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Cumulus Media San Francisco has announced the promotion of Adam Copeland to Program Director for the cluster's sports stations: KNBR-AM/FM, KGO-AM, and KTCT-AM. Copeland has been with KNBR since 2009 and will continue to co-host afternoon drive.
Jimmy Brooks

Jimmy Brooks Gets ‘The Tiger’ By The Tail As Guaranty Media PD

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Guaranty Media has announced the selection of radio industry mainstay Jimmy Brooks as the new Program Director for the cluster's country station 100.7 The Tiger (WTGE). This is Brooks' third tour with Guaranty over his 20-plus-year radio career.
James Corden

After ‘Late Late’ Stint Ends, James Corden Is In With SiriusXM

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James Corden is making his inaugural venture into audio-exclusive formats with SiriusXM. Scheduled for an early 2024 premiere, This Life of Mine with James Corden aims to uncover the lesser-known aspects of public figures.

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