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David Cohn

AdLarge Puts Former Spotify Exec In Charge Of Revenue

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David Cohn helped sell podcasting to the world at Megaphone, then helped scale it globally after Spotify acquired the company. Now he brings that experience to AdLarge, joining the New York-based audio ad sales company as Chief Revenue Officer.
Dave Jackson

More Audacy Action for Jackson In Southeast Tennessee

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Audacy has expanded radio veteran Dave Jackson's brand leadership purview, naming him Brand Manager for Chattanooga's 105.5 KISS (WKXJ). Jackson will continue to serve as Brand Manager for B93.7 (WFBC), The Block (WFBC-HD2), and Magic Upstate in Greenville.
WRMF's The KVJ Show

Hubbard Connects ‘KVJ’ With New Contract

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Hubbard Radio's South Florida cluster has formally renewed The KVJ Show, maintaining the popular weekday morning program's presence on 97.9 WRMF. The eponymous trio consists of hosts Kevin Rolston, Virginia Sinicki, and Jason "J-Bird" Pennington.
Lee Harris

Lee Harris Gets a Larger Content Role at Red Apple

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Six weeks after joining Red Apple Media to help launch the Worldwide News Network, Lee Harris is already getting a bigger job. The company has raised Harris to SVP of News and Programming, expanding his oversight to include 77WABC and Red Apple Audio Networks.
Ben Complex Romero

Complex Math: Romero To Program A Third Audacy Station

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Ben "Complex" Romero is back programming in Phoenix. Audacy has elevated the programmer to Brand Manager of Live 101.5 (KALV) in Phoenix, adding the market to his existing oversight of 106.5 The End (KUDL) and 102.5 KSFM in Sacramento.
Peter Thompson

Urban One Re-Signs CFO To Continue Debt Reduction Push

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Urban One has locked in its Chief Financial Officer for nearly three more years. The company signed a new employment agreement with EVP and CFO Peter Thompson on Tuesday, extending his contract through January 6, 2029, per an SEC filing.
Chuck Tyler

Chuck Tyler Moves to Music Director at Family Life Radio

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Chuck Tyler is moving from the programming chair to the music library at Family Life Radio. The Tucson-based Christian network has named Tyler as Music Director, a lateral shift from his current role as Program Director, which he has held since October 2024.
Ashley Layfield Corey Calhoun

Atlanta’s Bull Gets Programmer and Afternoon Host In One Swing

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iHeartMedia is doubling down on its Atlanta Country station. The company has named Ashley Layfield as Program Director and Corey Calhoun as Afternoon Drive host at 94.9 The Bull (WUBL), filling both roles simultaneously from within the company.
Clint Lewis

Hope Media Group Alum Clint Lewis Lands at Dallas’ KCBI

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Clint Lewis is joining First Dallas Media as Business Relations Director for CCM-formatted 90.9 KCBI. Lewis previously served as Hope Media Group Executive Director of Partner Engagement, and held positions at Gateway Church, Salem Media, and ABC Radio.
Jeff McCartney

After 25 Years at iHeart, McCartney Crosses The Street in SLC

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Cumulus Media's Salt Lake City cluster has named programming veteran Jeff McCartney Operations Manager and PD for KBER 101 and Power 94.9 KENZ. McCartney was just at iHeartMedia SLC, where he spent 25 years in senior programming and operations roles.

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