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Cumulus Media has appointed Tony Randall as the Afternoon Drive on-air personality for KAT Country 103 (KATM) in Stockton Modesto. Randall will debut his weekday show on December 1.

WBCL Radio Network has named Glenn Goodwin its next Program Director, succeeding Scott Tsuleff, who will retire at the end of December after four decades in the role. Goodwin currently co-hosts middays alongside McKalia Robinson and serves as Podcast Producer.

Audacy has promoted Chase Daniels to Vice President of Programming for its Cleveland market, expanding his leadership across Star 102 (WDOK), 98.5 WNCX, Q104 (WQAL), 92.3 The Fan (WKRK), and CHANNEL Q (WQAL-HD3).

South Central Kentucky is mourning the sudden loss of longtime air talent and community voice Chris Bratcher, who passed away earlier this week. Bratcher was the Midday Host on Seven Mountains Media's 105.3 The Goat (WPTQ) in Bowling Green.

After naming Mark Handwerger as Market Manager of the former Alpha Media flagship cluster in October, Connoisseur Media is making more leadership changes across its Portland stations, including positions at KXL, KINK, Live 95.5, and 98.7 The Bull.

Christian radio operator Hope Media Group has announced dual promotions and hires across its digital division. Moises Vergara and Rebecca Malonson have been raised to Manager of Video and Manager of Social Media, respectively.

SiriusXM will ring in the new year with a new Chief Financial Officer as the satellite broadcaster finds a successor for Tom Barry. Zac Coughlin brings experience as Group CFO and Chief Operating Officer at LVMH subsidiary DFS and CFO of Nike's Converse division.

Before joining Meruelo, Cunningham spent more than a decade as a broadcast media consultant with Jacobs Media and Media Positioning, advising radio groups and talent across the U.S. on programming, branding, and market strategy. He previously held corporate and programming leadership roles with Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia, and Clear Channel, managing stations and format development in major markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver.

Audacy Sacramento has named Kyle Madson Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM). He will oversee content strategy, talent, operations, and branding. He continues to co-host The Insiders, which airs weekdays. 

Former Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan is being honored by SUNY Brockport, as the university's college radio station prepares to induct him into the WBSU Hall of Fame. Ryan is one of six making up this year's class of notable WBSU alumni and contributors.