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Jim Hammond

Hammond Hops On Board As VP At DJB Radio

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DJB Radio Software welcomes Jim Hammond as the company's new Vice President of Sales & Business Development. Hammond has more than 25 years of experience in broadcast automation sales including time with Scott Studios, DCS, and WideOrbit. 
Bill Flaherty and Jay Borselle

Two Promotions As Sanchez Departs iHeart Boston

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As iHeartMedia Boston's WBZ-AM Program Director Rob Sanchez exits, the cluster has announced changes on its leadership team. Starting July 1, Bill Flaherty will become Director of Programming and Operations, and Jay Borselle will step into the News Director role.
ALABAMA SHOW

Alabama Expands iHeart Morning Gig Across Alabama

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iHeartMedia Tuscaloosa's 94.1 ZBQ (WZBQ) and Huntsville's 106.5 KISS FM (WQRV-HD2) have announced the expansion of The Alabama Show. Hosted by Alabama Cole and co-hosted by DJ New Era, the show originates from WQEN in Birmingham.
Toucher and Rich

WBZ’s Toucher Back After ‘Worst Five Days’ Of His Life

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After a week-long absence following some concerning tweets describing self-harm, Fred Toucher returned to the air in Boston on Friday. The co-host of Toucher and Rich had been absent from the station since Memorial Day weekend.
Chase McCabe

McCabe To Lead Operations At Cromwell Nashville

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On July 1, Chase McCabe will become the new Director of Operations and Sports Programming at Cromwell Media Nashville. McCabe has been the PD/Brand Manager of 102.5/106.3 The Game (WPRT) and 94.9 The Fan (WBUZ-HD3) since January 2022.
Hugo Morales

Harvard Honors Hispanic Network Founder Morales

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Almost a half-century after co-founding Radio Bilingüe in Fresno, CA, Hugo Morales is the first Mexican-Indigenous recipient of an honorary doctorate from Harvard University, receiving the award alongside Tom Hanks and biochemist Katalin Karikó.
JD Whitfield

From PM To AM, J.D. Makes Major Move At Audacy

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Audacy Phoenix's BIG 94.5 (KOOL-FM) has a new morning man. The company announced that J.D. has launched J.D. in the Morning! on weekdays starting Monday, June 5. J.D., known off-air as JD Whitfield, moves after eight years at Audacy Boston.
Jim Donovan

Voice Of Cleveland Browns Faces Second Cancer Fight

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Jim Donovan, the radio announcer for the Cleveland Browns, has announced that he has suffered a relapse with leukemia. "The Voice of the Browns" has resumed treatment, including sessions of chemotherapy. He previously battled cancer around 2011.
Clay Walker John Kennedy 300

Audacy Makes Tech Refresh With Walker and Kennedy

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Audacy has announced leadership updates in its technical operations division for both Clay Walker and John Kennedy. Walker has been promoted to Vice President of Content Operations, while Kennedy take a redirected role in his current position.
Skip Dillard

Skip Dillard Elevated To Format VP At Audacy

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Audacy has raised Skip Dillard to the position of Format Vice President for Rhythmic AC and Throwback. Dillard will be responsible for leading brand and format strategy, as well as continuing his current role as Brand Manager of 94.7 The Block (WXBK-FM) in New York.

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October 5, 2026

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