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Changes At Extra Mile Media

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Scott Michaels will be taking over as President and General Manager of Extra Mile Media. He most recently worked with i58:10 Media as Director of Radio Station Fundraising.

New Duties For Scott at Pacific Media Group

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Following the debut of Radio/TV veteran, Shannon Scott on Pacific Media Group’s KQMQ-FM as host of the Sunday Mele, the former PD and morning show host will expand his role with the company to host two additional shows, weekends on KUMU FM.

Expanded Role For Tery Garras

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Morgan Murphy Media has promoted Tery Garras to Vice President of Radio. Garras has been the market manager for MMM’s radio cluster and digital agency in Spokane, WA since 2015 and has worked for the company for 21 years.

Out Of Order Adds Stations

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'Out Of Order with Stryker,' is expanding its affiliates with more than 20 additional iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide. Compass Media Networks syndicates the show that features the top 20 alternative rock songs in the country.

WCKG Chicago Names Sports Director

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Jon Zaghloul is the new sports director for AM 1530 WCKG Chicago. Zaghloul will continue to host his weekend program, “Sports Talk Chicago”.

It’s Back to Cumulus For Ginty

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Jason Ginty is the new PD for Cumulus owned WZRH-FM/Alt 92.3 and WRKN-FM/NASH Icon Country 106.1 in New Orleans, and WRQQ-FM/Classic Hits 103.3 in Baton Rouge.

Family Radio Names DOE

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David Shantz is the new Director of Engineering for Family Radio. Shantz joins Family Radio from Burk Technology where he was Product Manager. He will oversee more than 65 Family Radio sites across the country.

Lazer Adds New Morning Show

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Lazer 99.3 & 98.5 (WLZX FM) will debut Toucher & Rich on May 9th. The show has been regionally syndicated since October 2021 and originates from WBZ-FM in Boston.

An Honorary Degree For A PA Radio Exec

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Kerby Confer will receive an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania at Spring Commencement. Since 1969, Confer has owned an interest and operated over 200 station licenses and is still active in 70 properties.

New Northern Colorado Morning Show

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KFKA in Northern Colorado is launching a new morning show, hosted by Brian Gary and Tanner Schwindt. “Good Morning NOCO” will focus on local news, sports, weather, traffic and fun.

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