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Known as 'The Blues Man', Pervis Spann held down the late-night blues spot on WVON-1690 AM. He is credited with being an influencer in developing the Chicago Blues music scene.

Jeff Austin is the new Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento. He will continue to serve as brand manager of Portland sister stations 1080 The Fan (KFXX-AM) and 910 ESPN (KMTT-AM).

Jared Pike, co-host of syndicated morning show Jared and Katie in the Morning, has signed a multi-year contract extension. Pike has been with Dick Broadcasting for 15 years; he will celebrate the morning show's 10th anniversary in June.

iHeartMedia Rochester and Syracuse announced that Dominic “Zakk” Zaccagnini has been named PD for NewsRadio WHAM 1180, Radio 95.1 and 570 WSYR. He'll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day programming for NewsRadio WHAM AM/FM and WSYR-AM.

Meruelo Media in Los Angeles has announced Carlos Branco as its new Assistant Program Director for KLLI-FM. This marks the return to L.A. for Branco, who leaves Univision after 15 years, most recently overseeing the content for 5 of its AC stations and a network afternoon drive show.

Gow Media and Bleav Podcast Network are launching Bleav Hour. Bleav has more than 150 professional athletes hosting a variety of programs on a wide range of topics.

iHeartMedia and morning host Sean Valentine have signed a multi-year deal. The contract extension is with iHeart Los Angeles's 104.3 MYFM (KBIG).

KSHE-95 is adding AD Rowntree as a Morning Drive co-host. Rowntree will join 45-year station veteran John Ulett starting April 4.

Justin Franiak has been named as the new Cohost of Deanna and Justin In The Morning on Mix 99.5 (WJBR) Wilmington, Delaware. Franiak previously worked at New Country 9.37 The Bull /KBBL-FM in Santa Rosa.

104.1 KRBE in Houston has launched a new on-air lineup. The Cumulus Media station has also added a new music director. Roula and Ryan Show continues during Morning Drive with cast member Sam Given moving into an early midday role to host from 10am-Noon.