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Michigan Hall Welcomes Maurer

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WSGW Operations Manager Dave Maurer is being inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Dave began his radio career in1967 as an announcer with WIDG Radio in St. Ignace.

Dino Tripodis Returns To WSNY

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Sunny 95 WSNY in Columbus, OH is welcoming Dino Tripodis back to the morning show. In 2018 Tripodis stepped away from the show to pursue other interests.

Brian Taylor Joins Cat Country

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Brian Taylor is taking over afternoons, for Colorado Springs’ CAT Country 95.1/KATC-FM. Taylor has been part of the Westwood One radio family since 2019.

Promotion For Yip in South Florida

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iHeartMedia has promoted Tony Yip to Senior Vice President of Sales for Miami/Fort Lauderdale from Vice President of Sales. Yip has also worked for Cox Media Group and Beasley in Miami. Yip replaces Shari Gonzalez who was recently promoted to Market President.

WHUR-FM’s Sean Plater Adds Job

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Sean Plater GM at 96.3 WHUR-FM, has been appointed GM for WHUT-TV. Plater has been GM at the Washington D.C. public radio station since 2019.

PCBC Promotes Mike Sauter

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Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation, has appointed Mike Sauter Vice President of Broadcasting. PCBC is the owner/operator of 91.3 WYEP-FM and 90.5 WESA-FM.

James Joins Blueberry Broadcasting

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Brian 'The Guru' James is the new PD for WTOS in Augusta/Bangor, ME. James comes over from Townsquare Media's WBLM in Portland. James said joining Blueberry Broadcasting is a dream come true for him because he was born and raised in Augusta.

BFA Elects Two To BoD

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The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Patrick Butler and Hilton Howell, to its Board of Directors. Butler is President/CEO, America's Public Television Stations; Howell is President/CEO of Gray Television and Atlantic American Corporation.

Riddle Joins APR

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American Public Media Group has hired Heather Riddle as Senior VP and Chief Development Officer. Riddle succeeds Randi Yoder, who retired this summer after 10 years at APMG.

Parrish Hired By SummitMedia

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Rick Parrish is the new Market Manager for SummitMedia in Omaha, where he will lead KXSP, KQCH, KKCD, KSRZ, TNT, and KEZO. Parrish has 50 years radio experience including stints with Cumulus, Cherry Creek and Clear Channel. He replaces Kathy Higgins.

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June 15, 2026

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