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The Current Welcomes New Staff

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Minnesota Public Radio 89.3 The Current (KCMP-FM) has a new Program Director, Assistant Program Director and Associate Producer. Lindsay Kimball, the new PD will work with just promoted Jesse Frances, the new APD and Rachel Frances the new Associate Producer.

KZOQ Hosts Honored

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The hosts of The Brian and Chris Show on KZOQ Missoula, Montana have been honored by The Montana Broadcasters Association. Brian Lee and Chris Wolfe were awarded the inaugural Spirit of Broadcasting Award by the Association and Greater Montana Foundation.

New iHM San Francisco Market President

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AJ Punjabi has been named Market President for iHeartMedia San Francisco. Punjabi comes to San Francisco from iHeartMedia’s Charleston market, where he most recently served as the Market President and enterprise leader of the Blockchain/Crypto/NFT category.

Rob Parker Stand-Up Debut

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Fox Sports Radio’s Rob Parker made his stand-up comedy debut at the legendary Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. Parker is the co-host of The Odd Couple on the Fox Sports Radio Network and iHeartRadio.

Promotions For Saga Portland

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Jon Shannon has been elevated to the position of Program Director for Saga’s 101.9 WPOR in Portland, Maine. Brandon Clay will assist with music selection and scheduling.

Franklin Returns To Fan Fold

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104.3 The Fan (KKFN-FM) in Denver welcomes back Orlando Franklin. Franklin was a host with the station from 2018 - 2021 before leaving for a coaching opportunity.

Calococci Makes The Move to Florida

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Although it will not be to retire. Beasley Media Group has moved Tom Calococci to Fort Myers to take over as PD at WJPT-FM. Calococci most recently served as PF at Beasley's KOAS/Jammin' 105.7 in Las Vegas.

Adams Radio Group Promotes Morgan

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Taylor Morgan is the new Program Director for Hot 107.9 (WJFX) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Morgan has been with Adams Radio Group since its entry into the Fort Wayne market in 2014, most recently as on-air talent on both Hot 107.9 and sister country station US 93.3.

Williams Leaving KxNO Des Moines

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Chris Williams is departing as co-host of the afternoon drive show called The Sports Fanatics on iHeartMedia's KXnO in Des Moines. Thursday was Williams' final day, according to his Twitter feed. He told listeners he wants to spend more time with his young family.

Stephan Moves To USA Radio Networks

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The DJV Show, hosted by Doug Stephan, has joined the USA Radio Network. The move returns the program to its original name Good Day and merges the show with USA’s program Daybreak. Stephan is the longest running syndicated host of a daily talk show. 

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