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JJ Jeffries

Jeffries Steps In As Results’ OM After Boris’ Passing

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Results Radio LLC has hired JJ Jeffries as the Operations Manager and Program Director for its 4-station cluster in Chico, California. He will replace Paul Boris, who passed away unexpectedly in May, as PD for the cluster’s four stations.
Bob Shotwell

New England Inspector Shotwell Leaving Spectrum

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Bob Shotwell, Alternative Broadcast Inspector and owner of Spectrum Investigative Services, will retire on July 1. Vermont Broadcasters Chip Morgan and Maria Slattery will assume ownership of Spectrum at that time. Shotwell has been associated with Spectrum since 2003.
Andrew Curran

DMR/Interactive Lifts COO Curran To CEO

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DMR/Interactive, a strategic marketing agency specializing in the North American radio industry, has announced the appointment of Andrew Curran as its new CEO, effective from July 1. He will succeed Tripp Eldredge, the current CEO, who will continue as Chairman.
Johnnie D

Johnnie D To Program Two In St. Louis

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Audacy has appointed Johnnie D as the Brand Manager of Hot 104.1 (WHHL) and 96.3 The Lou (WFUN) in St. Louis. With over 15 years of experience in the radio industry, he recently served as the Program Director of 107.5 WGCI in Chicago.
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Dougherty, Davenport, & Slay Stay In The Zone In Nashville

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Cumulus Media's sports/talk 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) in Nashville announced the multi-year renewal of its afternoon show, 3HL, on Wednesday. The renewal includes the show's team of Brent Dougherty, Dawn Davenport, and Ron Slay.
Susan Bacich and Tim Saterfield

Point-To-Point Turns 25 With Two Promotions

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Audience development company Point-To-Point Marketing is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two promotions. Susan Bacich is promoted to EVP/Strategy & Audience Insights, and Tim Saterfield is promoted to EVP/Digital.
Tiki Barber

Tiki Time: Barber Takes Over For Carton On WFAN

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Audacy has announced a new weekday programming lineup for NYC sports/talk WFAN. The changes include moving former NFL running back Tiki Barber from middays to afternoons, filling the spot recently vacated in the unexpected retirement of Craig Carton.
Scott and Julie De Vos

CRB Announces 2023 President’s Award Honorees

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Country Radio Broadcasters has announced that Scott and Julie De Vos of De Lux Productions will receive the CRB President's Award at the 2023 Country Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony, recognizing the couple’s significant contributions to the success of CRS.
Wade Linder and James Kurdziel

‘Perfect Alignment’: Cumulus Chicago and Minneapolis Trade PDs

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Cumulus Media has made a key swap in programmers at its Minneapolis and Chicago clusters. James Kurdziel will leave Minnesota to be Program Director for Chicago Alternative Q101 (WKQX). Meanwhile, Wade Linder will leave the Windy City to program KQRS.
Jamie Tanchyk

Tanchyk Checks In As Portland Brand Manager

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Jamie Tanchyk has been promoted to Brand Manager for 105.1 The Buzz (KRSK) at Audacy Portland. In his new role, Tanchyk will be responsible for overseeing the station's content strategy, talent, operations, and branding. He joined KRSK in 2020.

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