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WDVE Gets a Tad More Wissel for Pittsburgh Mornings

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After serving as a weekly contributor for six months, Tad Wissel is moving to a permanent co-host chair at Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show on iHeartMedia Pittsburgh’s 102.5 WDVE Rocks, joining hosts Randy Baumann, Abby Krizner, and Mike Prisuta. 
HelenBarrington

Chico’s NSPR Finds Its Leader in CapRadio Alum

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Almost one year after it was cut free of Capital Public Radio, North State Public Radio in Chico, CA, has found its Executive Director. Helen Barrington now has the top spot, rejoining a staff she worked alongside during her time as Managing Editor at CapRadio
Joel Oxley

WTOP General Manager Joel Oxley to Retire

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Joel Oxley is closing out a 35-year run with WTOP News (WTOP-AM) by stepping away from the station he has led for nearly three decades. Oxley announced his impending retirement as General Manager of Hubbard Broadcasting in Washington, DC, to station staff.
Matt Stockman

Matt Stockman to Exit Pillar Media’s Top Programming Role

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After more than six years, Matt Stockman is stepping down as Chief Programming Officer at Pillar Media to focus on his consulting practice serving nonprofit and Christian radio organizations in a full-time capacity. His last day at Pillar will be August 31.
Dave Ryan

Minneapolis Morning Man Dave Ryan to Retire This Month

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After 33 years on KDWB, Dave Ryan is signing off. The host of The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show on iHeartMedia Minneapolis's 101.3 KDWB will make his final broadcast on May 22, ending one of the longest-running morning runs in Twin Cities radio history.
Jeffrey D. Goldberg

Beasley Media Group Adds Independent Director Tied to Debt Deal

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The debt restructuring Beasley Media Group completed last month is reshaping its boardroom. Jeffrey Goldberg now fills a newly created seventh seat and the first named figure on a Strategic Alternatives Committee that has simultaneously formed.
The KickAround

Dallas’ Ticket Kicks Around Expanded Show For 2026 World Cup

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Cumulus Media's 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM) in Dallas is expanding its long-running soccer program for a fourth time. The KickAround will deliver 36 shows and 44 hours of original programming throughout the 2026 World Cup, running June 11 to July 19.
E Pat McNally

Pat McNally, Radio Executive and Detroit Native, Has Died

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E. Patrick McNally, known to colleagues throughout the radio industry as Pat, died on May 7. A native Detroiter and Michigan State University alumnus, McNally built a career that took him from the Motor City to Washington, New York, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
Brett Andrews

Andrews Picks Up Third Programming Role at Audacy Wisconsin

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After joining Audacy from iHeartMedia last July, Brett Andrews is already expanding his programming footprint across the Wisconsin cluster, adding Brand Manager of Milwaukee's 99.1 The Mix (WMYX) to a portfolio that already includes Mix 105.1 (WMHX) in Madison.
Amelia Ryerse

Amelia Ryerse Signing Off From Baltimore’s 98 Rock

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Heard across Hearst Television Baltimore's 98 Rock (WIYY) since 2003, including the Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel morning show and afternoon drive before landing in her current midday slot, host Amelia Ryerse has announced she will retire at the end of 2026.

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