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Christian hip-hop program The Big Redd Radio Show has signed on a syndication deal on the Howard University Radio Network. Beginning on July 2, the show will be broadcasted on HUR Voices SiriusXM Channel on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday nights.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.