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iHeart Miami Names New SM

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Mark McKenzie has been named Sales Manager for iHeartMedia Miami. He has been with the Miami group for three years as an Account Executive.

Chattanooga Welcomes Rise Guys

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Rock 105 (WRXR-FM) is the newest home for Audacy's 'The Rise Guys'. The morning show is based at 93.3 The Planet (WTPT-FM) in Greenville, SC.

Nighttime Nugget In Philly

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Q102 (WIOQ) has added Sam "Nugget" Dababneh as the new 7 PM -12 Midnight host. He joins iHeartMedia Philadelphia from Radio 1 in Dubai.

Host Creates New Brand To Benefit Kids

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Meruelo Media's KLOS/Los Angeles' Heidi & Frank Morning Show air talent and Executive Producer Erick Scott Smith has created a brand of streetwear called Scavenger with 10%of every purpose going to Inner-City Arts.

Congratulations Bill Diehl

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It was 50 years ago, July 19, 1971 when Bill made his debut newscast on ABC. His friend and onetime ABC colleague Bob Gibson put together this picture and tribute below.

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.

Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink

October 5, 2026

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