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John Gilliland

Gilliland Back At Skyview After Clawson’s Passing

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John Gilliland is returning to Skyview Networks as the Managing Editor for Arizona News Radio and California Headline News, as well as the afternoon anchor for California Headline News. John is stepping into the role of the late Steve Clawson.
Marty Griffin

Marty Griffin Calls It A Career In Chico After 40 Years

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Marty "The Gunner" Griffin, On-Air Personality in Chico, CA, has retired from KZAP after a 40-year career in radio. Griffin's passion for radio began at a young age when he set up a makeshift station in his living room.
Chris Shaffer

Twin Cities Meteorologist Returns To Radio Roots

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Chris Shaffer, the chief meteorologist at WCCO-TV, is coming back to radio in a Saturday morning hosting role alongside his forecasting responsibilities. He has been announced as the new host for the Saturday morning show on oldies WDGY.
Dick Biondi

Chicago Top 40 Radio Legend Dick Biondi Dies At 90

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Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi, known as "The Wild I-tralian," has passed away at the age of 90. Biondi began his 67-year career in upstate New York and gained prominence after joining WLS in Chicago in 1960.
Ryan RyRy Stevens

Bob Brings Back RyRy In North Carolina

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Ryan "RyRy" Stevens is making a comeback to Dick Broadcasting's Bob 93.3 (WERO) in Washington/New Bern, North Carolina. He will take on the roles of Assistant Program Director and midday host as Austin Moore departs the station.
Bob Shannon

NYC Radio Icon Bob Shannon Dies At 74

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Don Bombard, known on-air as Bob Shannon, has passed away at the age of 74 after a prolonged illness. Shannon is best known for his decades at WCBS in New York City. His wife, Connie Empress, shared the news in a Facebook post.
Brittany Dickson

Dickson Rejoins Cumulus For Classy Erie Mornings

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Brittany Dickson has been appointed as the morning co-host on Cumulus Erie's Classy 100 (WXKC). She will join the AC station's morning show alongside current host, Brenda Savelli, making it Brenda & Brittany starting on Monday, July 10th.
Sherry Brownrigg

Brownrigg Rises To GM At Omaha Classical

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Sherry Brownrigg, station manager of Classical 90.7 KVNO in Omaha, has been promoted to General Manager. She will take on her new role starting July 1, following the retirement of the previous GM Chris Allen. Brownrigg’s main focus is on accessibility.
Julia Lepidi

Lepidi Leaps To New Contract For 12 Audacy Stations

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Audacy has signed a multiyear contract extension with Julia Lepidi, a radio and multi-media personality. Lepidi hosts The Julia Show in 12 Audacy markets across the country, including Chicago, Detroit, and Las Vegas.
Patti Taylor

Beasley Promotes Taylor To Manage Detroit Market

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Patti Taylor has been promoted to Vice President and Market Manager of Beasley Media Group's Detroit-based properties, including 101 WRIF, 94.7 WCSX, 105.9 KISS-FM (WDMK), 105.1 The BOUNCE (WMGC), the Praise Network (WDMK-HD2), and The ROAR (WCSX-HD2).

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September 14, 2026

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