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Benztown Taps McWhorter as Head Writer

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Radio imaging company Benztown says it has appointed Leon McWhorter as the company's head writer; he is the newest addition to the company as well as client partner Yamanair Creative's writer's room, which serves commercial clients across the country.

Programming Changes at CMG in Texas

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Cox Media Group San Antonio has promoted Rob Roberts (left) to Director of Operations for the seven radio stations in its cluster. Joe Calgaro becomes the new Director of  Programming for 99.5 KISS and 106.7 The Eagle KTKX.  

Ramsey Gives Vets Access to Finance Course

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Broadcaster and personal finance guru Dave Ramsey is offering access to his "Financial Peace University" program to 1,000 veterans on Friday. The timing of the giveaway coincides with Veterans Day.

iHeart Promotes Hall in LA, San Francisco

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iHeartMedia says it has promoted Doug Hall to serve as the company's regional digital program director for iHeartMedia stations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Renoe Moves Up In MO.

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Cumulus has promoted Greg Renoe to Market Manager for its 7-station cluster in Columbia/Jefferson City, MO. Renoe joined Cumulus in 2004 as a seller. He's promoted from his GSM position and replaces Phil Lewis, who is no longer with the company,

Radio Free Hillsdale Students Win National Awards

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Several students from Hillsdale College have won national College Broadcasters, Inc. awards for their work at the college's station, WRFH.

New Garth Brooks Award Announced

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Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the establishment of a new industry honor, the Garth Brooks ‘No Fences’ Award.  CRB says the honor will recognize an individual in the Country music industry who has demonstrated "innovation, creativity, and tenacity."
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Andrew Colton Named Morning Show Host in Miami

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iHeart Media says it has tapped Andrew Colton to host its morning show at Miami news-talk station WIOD (610 AM). He will start at the station in early January 2023.

Mulhern Out As Morning Show Host in New England

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30-year Southern New England radio vet Brian Mulhern is no longer hosting mornings on Hall Communication's "Cat Country 98.1" WCTK-FM Providence/New Bedford, after spending 12-years in the position.
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Compass to Handle U.S. Sales For Wisebuddah, Imager

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Compass Media Networks says it will handle sales in the U.S. market for sonic branding provider Wisebuddah and its sister company imager.

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