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Joan Dylan Joins WBMW

Connecticut’s Soft Rock 106.5 Picks Joan Dylan for Middays

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Full Power Radio's Soft Rock 106.5 (WBMW) has brought established Connecticut radio personality Joan Dylan aboard as the station's new midday host. Dylan has over thirty years of experience across Hartford, Fairfield, and the Shoreline.
Albert Rodriguez

MediaCo Extends Rodriguez as CEO With Multi-Year Contract

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MediaCo has approved new multi-year employment agreements for President and CEO Albert Rodriguez and EVP, CFO, and Treasurer Debra DeFelice, outlining updated salary structures, bonuses, and equity awards tied to long-term company performance.
Tanner Chambers

Tanner Chambers Exits K99 Morning Show In Colorado

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K99 (KUAD) morning co-host Tanner Chambers has departed from Townsquare Media’s Northern Colorado station after nearly three years. Chambers joined K99 in 2023 after four years in California, where he co-hosted mornings on Santa Rosa's Froggy 92.9 (KFGY).
Dave Willner

Urban One Announces Leadership Transition in Baltimore Market

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Urban One has named Baltimore Director of Sales Dave Willner as the cluster’s next General Manager, succeeding longtime market leader Howard Mazer, who will retire at the end of the year after more than three decades with the company.
Paul Kelly

WMGK ‘Designated Hitter’ Paul Kelly Takes Mornings In Philly

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Beasley Media Group Philadelphia has appointed Paul Kelly as the new morning host for 102.9 WMGK, beginning December 1. Kelly replaces Matt Cord, who will move to middays at 93.3 WMMR, filling the daypart left behind following the passing of Pierre Robert.
Jo Lambert

Lambert Named NPR Board Chair Amid Public Radio Changes

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NPR has elected Jo Lambert as Chair of its Board of Directors. Lambert joined the Board as a Public Director in 2022 and previously served as Vice Chair. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at business-to-business software as a service company Olo.
Matt Cord

WMMR Chooses Familiar Voice to Carry Pierre Robert’s Daypart

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Beasley Media Group has revealed the successor to the legendary Pierre Robert on Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR following his passing in October. 102.9 WMGK Morning Personality Matt Cord will return to WMMR to host middays beginning December 1.
Mark Lazarus

BFOA to Bestow 2026 Golden Mic On VERSANT’s Mark Lazarus

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With the biggest night set for March 9 in New York City, the Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor VERSANT CEO and former NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus with the 2026 Golden Mic Award, recognizing his decades of broadcast leadership and service.
Dan and Cole

Houston’s SportsTalk 790 Goes Local with Dan and Cole

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iHeartMedia Houston’s SportsTalk 790 (KBME) has launched The Morning Drive with Dan and Cole as its new local morning show. The show pairs local natives Dan Mathews and Cole Thompson for conversations on the Astros, Rockets, Texans, and college matchups.
Jesse Garon

Magnum Media Welcomes Jesse Garon Back to Madison’s WSJY

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It’s a homecoming on the Wisconsin airwaves for Jesse Garon, who has rejoined Magnum Media’s 107.3 WSJY in Madison as midday host. Garon began his radio career with Magnum in 2013 before spending nearly a decade with Audacy Madison starting in 2015.

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