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Mike RIce

Mike Rice Returns To Northern Colorado AM For Play-by-Play

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Veteran sports broadcaster Mike Rice is making a comeback to Greeley, CO's KFKA-AM, taking on the role of play-by-play announcer for the University of Northern Colorado's men’s basketball team. Rice previously worked at KFKA from 1991 to 2002.
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LABF Honors David Gleason, Discusses Archival Importance

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David Gleason received the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation’s first-ever  Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award during NAB Show New York. The LABF also hosted a panel on the importance of stations archiving and preserving their content.
Dana and Parks

After Absence, KC’s Scott Parks Tells Co-Host, ‘You Saved My Life’

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Audacy Kansas City's Scott Parks recently returned after a month-long absence from KMBZ. He revealed that he had spent the time in a local rehab facility and credited his co-host Dana Wright with saving his life.
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Doug Stephan’s Syndication Makes Distribution Change

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Doug Stephan and Jai Kershner's Good Day with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner, along with all of Doug Stephan's weekend shows, are set for a distribution change. Effective Tuesday, October 31, the shows will transition to Wegener/Westwood One Satellite.
Manimala Momo Vemireddy

More Of Momo: Vemireddy To Head Audacy Austin’s Promotions

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Audacy Austin has announced the appointment of Manimala "Momo" Vemireddy as its new Regional Promotions Director. Vemireddy will collaborate with market and brand leaders, as well as regional promotion heads in Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans.
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Herald of Radio’s Reach, Analyst John Fix To Retire From P&G

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Fix made the announcement on LinkedIn. He has played a major part in P&G's rise to become radio's top advertiser through his famous "experiment," becoming an outspoken proponent of the medium's reach known as the “radio guy.”
Fred Toucher

Fred Toucher Signs Extension At Boston’s Sports Hub WBZ

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Beasley Media Group has confirmed that Fred Toucher will continue to lead mornings at 98.5 The Sports Hub with a new multiyear contract. The Boston-based sports talk show has garnered several national industry awards, including a Marconi, under Toucher's tenure.
Karson and Kennedy

‘Karson & Kennedy’ Staying At Boston’s Mix With New Contracts

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Audacy Boston's Mix 104.1 (WWBX) has renewed multi-year contracts with morning show co-hosts Karson Tager and Kennedy Elsey. The duo has hosted Karson & Kennedy on the station since 2009.
Tom Stoner

Stoner Broadcasting Founder Tom Stoner Dead At 88

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Tom Stoner, founder of Stoner Broadcasting and co-founder of American Tower, passed away on October 19, due to pulmonary fibrosis. Stoner's career in radio and broadcasting not only shaped the industry but also aimed to foster global communication.
Ferrari Simmons

iHeart Chooses Ferrari For Afternoon Drive On Atlanta’s Beat

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iHeartMedia Atlanta has introduced a new weekday show, The Ferrari Simmons Show, on 105.3 The Beat. Ferrari is no stranger to Atlanta radio, having been a radio personality at Audacy Atlanta's V-103 and Core Communications' Streetz 94.5.

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