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Blaine Jackson has been named Digital PD of the Beasley Media Group Augusta’s six station radio cluster. Jackson most recently served as PD and PM Drive Host on WLUB-FM in Augusta.

Jeff Moore has been named Market President for iHeartMedia in Philadelphia. Moore began his career as the Sales Manager for iHeart in Philadelphia 10 years ago, most recently serving as the SVP. In addition, Chris Squire has been promoted to SVP of Sales.

Colin Cowherd went on Instagram to explain why he'd missed his Monday and Tuesday shows, the day after the Superbowl. While having dinner with his wife Saturday, the sports host said he experienced pain on the right side of his chest. He was rushed to the hospital where they found a blood clot on his lung.

The nationally syndicated Doug Stephan “DJV Show” has added Jai Kershner as an additional host and Social Media Director. Kershner joins Stephan from Saga Clarkesville, where she was co-host on The Beaver 100.3.

Long time Hot 97 DJ Funk Flex has been named Digital Content Specialist for both Hot97 (WQHT 97.1FM) and WBLS (WBLS 107.5FM), as well as the new WBLS Mix Show Coordinator. Funk Flex will continue to hosting his night time show on HOT 97.

The Independent Broadcasters Association and marketing guru Chuck Mefford are teaming up to provide members a year round series of webinars. Mefford, CEO and founder BrandsFormation©, will host the year-round series of sales-driven programs for IBA members.

Wedel Software, has hired Nate Butler as Director of North American Sales. Wedel is an international provider of broadcast software solutions.

Former WOWO General Sales Manager, Mark DePrez has been added to the Brownfield Ag News Sales Team. Brownfield is one of the oldest Ag News Radio Networks with more than 500 affiliates nationwide.

Curtis Media President Trip Savery said, "We''re excited to welcome 2 Guys Named Chris to Rock 92.9 and the Triangle. Rock 92.9 features real Classic Rock with local personalities. The show has built a solid following in the region, and it is a perfect match for mornings on Rock 92.9.”

Mike Thompson is headed back to Pasadena to launch P1 DOCTOR LLC. The veteran sports and talk programmer is leaving at the end of his two year commitment to NRG Media in Omaha.