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Sacramento’s ESPN 1320 Jumps Into New Morning Duo

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Audacy Sacramento has reworked the weekday lineup on ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM), rolling out The Jump, a new morning program co-hosted by Kyle Madson and Jesse Tapia. Tapia steps into an on-air hosting role for the first time while continuing to produce D-Lo and KC.
Ethan Cole

Cole Joins Q99.7 Atlanta As Jones and Dickerson Move Around

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Last week, Cumulus Media Atlanta revealed the next chapter for Q99.7 (WWWQ), as the station reworks its lineup, post-Bert Show. Besides the return of Kristin Klingshirn, we now know about the full changes across the signal, including staff shifts and Kristen's co-host.
Todd Horvath

BMI Names Todd Horvath President and Chief Operating Officer

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BMI has announced Todd Horvath as President and Chief Operating Officer. Horvath brings over 20 years of experience in international financial services. In the role, he will oversee modernization, revenue initiatives, and affiliate experience across BMI operations.
Rob Parker

Rob Parker to be Inducted into Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame

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FOX Sports Radio host and MLB analyst Rob Parker has been named to the 2026 Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Parker currently co-hosts the syndicated weeknight program The Odd Couple with Kelvin Washington. He also serves as an analyst for MLB Network.
Emily Harlan

Emily Harlan Takes on Music Director Role at Bay Country

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Connoisseur Media San Jose has elevated Afternoon personality Emily Harlan to Music Director for Bay Country 94.5 and 92.1 (KBAY/KKDV). Harlan joined Bay Country - then run by Alpha Media - in May 2022, six weeks after the Country format launched.
Chris Demm

‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Losing One, As Chris Demm Sets Departure

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After two decades of mornings in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, Chris Demm will retire from Dick Broadcasting's Rock 92 (WKRR), where he has hosted 2 Guys Named Chris with Chris Kelly since 1999. Demm’s final broadcast is scheduled for the end of March.
Nathan Byford

Rocky Mountain Public Media Appoints Nathan Byford to SVP

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Rocky Mountain Public Media has appointed Nathan Byford as Senior Vice President of People and Change Management. Byford will oversee people strategy, talent development, and organizational effectiveness, includes responsibility for internal culture initiatives.
The Center For Sales Strategy 2022

Radio Leaders Lead CSS 2025 Talent Superhero Award Class

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The Center for Sales Strategy has announced its 2025 Talent Superhero Award recipients, with radio and local media leaders making up the majority of this year’s honorees who are shaping the industry’s next generation of talent through recruiting, coaching, and retention.
Jessica Chenoweth

Audacy’s KSON Promotes Jessica Chenoweth to Music Director

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Audacy San Diego's 103.7 KSON has promoted Jessica Chenoweth to Music Director, beginning February 2. Chenoweth will oversee music strategy while continuing to serve as Executive Producer for the John and Tammy San Diego's Morning Show.
Kristin Klingshirn

Former ‘Bert Show’ Talent Coming Back To Atlanta’s Q99.7

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A familiar voice to many Atlanta listeners is coming back to Cumulus Media's Q99.7 (WWWQ). Beginning January 26, Kristin Klingshirn will take afternoons on the station, marking her full-time radio return after the conclusion of The Bert Show in October.

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