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Jessica Williams

Townsquare’s Jessica Williams Recipient Of MIW and MBA Honor

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, in collaboration with the Minnesota Broadcasters Association, has unveiled their 2023 mentee under the "MIW Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Minnesota" program, Jessica Williams. This is the second year of the initiative with the MBA.
Rich and Suzi McClear

Rich & Suzi McClear Return To Sitka FM As Co-GMs

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Sitka, Alaska public broadcaster Raven Radio 104.7 (KCAW) is welcoming back a pair of old friends to serve as the station's co-General Managers. Rich and Suzi McClear will step into their roles by the end of August.
Marty Bannister

Marty Bannister Warming Up For Ohio Sports Show In Dayton

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Ohio sports broadcasting veteran Marty Bannister is bringing a new show to iHeartMedia Dayton's WONE-AM. The weekday afternoon show launches next week on the Fox Sports affiliate, where Bannister intends to focus heavily on local and state sports.
Steven Portnoy

Steven Portnoy Returns To ABC News Radio

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Journalist Steven Portnoy, who has more than two decades of reporting on politics and breaking news, is returning to ABC News Radio after a stint at CBS News Radio. He will join ABC News' Washington DC political bureau as a national correspondent.
97.5 The Fanatic

Budget Cuts Lead To RIF At Beasley Philadelphia’s Fanatic

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Several air talent at Beasley Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic have been let go as part of budget cuts the station had to make. Hunter Brody, known for his role in the afternoon trio that replaced Mike Missanelli, was part of the reduction.
Taylor Vaughn

Vaughn Rises To Assist With Two Audacy Milwaukee Brands

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Audacy Milwaukee has promoted Taylor Vaughn to the position of Assistant Brand Manager and Music Director of 103.7 Kiss FM (WXSS) and 99.1 The Mix (WMYX). Born and raised in Milwaukee, Vaughn spent years managing stations in the Cayman Islands.
Rob Sanchez

After WBZ Exit, Rob Sanchez Finds Executive Role In Nashville

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In June, iHeartMedia's Northeastern Regional News Director Rob Sanchez traded in his role for a consultancy position at WBZ, where he had been PD. On Tuesday, it was announced that he is the new COO of Nashville Public Radio.
Chris Hernandez

Hernandez Adds Another Audacy CHR To His Brand Portfolio

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Chris Hernandez has been raised to Regional Brand Manager of Audacy Chattanooga's 100.3 Kiss FM (WKXJ). Hernandez will retain his position as Operations Manager for Audacy Phoenix, including his role as Regional Brand Manager for Live 101.5 (KALV).
Derek Madden

Cumulus Makes Major Format Promotion For Minneapolis’ Madden

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Cumulus Minneapolis Operations Manager Derek Madden has been promoted by the company to Vice President of Mainstream Rock Formats. The new role comes in addition to his OM duties, and Madden will also continue as Program Director for Minneapolis' 93X. 
David Cohn

Westwood One Nabs Spotify Podcast Sales Director David Cohn

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On Tuesday morning, Westwood One announced the appointment of Spotify's Director of Global Podcast Sales David Cohn as Senior Vice President, Sales and Digital Partnerships. In his new role, Cohn will take charge of nationwide digital sales, primarily focusing on podcasting.

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