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Hope Media Group has expanded its Creative Audio Team, establishing two new director-level leadership roles. The restructuring creates a new framework intended to support both terrestrial and digital growth for the Christian broadcast organization.

United Stations announces Ken Prehl as Director of Affiliate Sales and Special Projects. Prehl oversees affiliate relationships, engagement, client partnerships, and product development and strategy. He will play a lead role in the growth of network programming and content services across the company’s portfolio.

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has named Dan Finn Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, creating a new leadership role centered on fundraising strategy as the organization expands efforts to preserve US broadcasting history.

RCS Worldwide President and CEO Philippe Generali is stepping away from day-to-day leadership effective February 28, setting in motion a leadership transition after nearly three decades overseeing the company’s growth across radio, TV, and digital broadcast tech.

As the Seattle Mariners mark their fiftieth season in 2026, radio broadcaster Rick Rizzs will also mark his final year in the booth, closing a career that spans four decades and made him the longest-tenured voice in the franchise's history.

As his show celebrated a decade on New York City's 77WABC, Sid Rosenberg was recognized with the New York State Broadcasters Association's Service to New York Award during an on-air presentation on Tuesday from NYSBA President Dave Donovan.

Townsquare Media has named Garret Doll Brand Manager of 97.5 WOKQ, adding morning show hosting duties at the Portsmouth, NH-based Country outlet. Doll’s first missive: building the station’s full on-air team, beginning with his own morning show co-host.

BMI announces Pam Schoenfeld as SVP and Chief Legal Officer, reporting to CEO Mike O’Neill directly. Schoenfeld succeeds Stuart Rosen, who continues in a consulting capacity as SVP and Senior Legal Advisor until his retirement in June.

Audacy Sacramento has reworked the weekday lineup on ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM), rolling out The Jump, a new morning program co-hosted by Kyle Madson and Jesse Tapia. Tapia steps into an on-air hosting role for the first time while continuing to produce D-Lo and KC.

Last week, Cumulus Media Atlanta revealed the next chapter for Q99.7 (WWWQ), as the station reworks its lineup, post-Bert Show. Besides the return of Kristin Klingshirn, we now know about the full changes across the signal, including staff shifts and Kristen's co-host.