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Kimberly Watson

NYPR’s Next C-Suite Move: Finding More Donor Dollars

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New York Public Radio, in the midst of a fresh leadership challenge, has named a Chief Development Officer, tasked with leading the organization’s development and membership teams for the parent of WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, and New Jersey Public Radio.
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Entravision Refreshes Board as Two Directors Prepare to Exit

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A former chipmaker CEO and a nine-time CFO are both joining the Entravision board as the Spanish-language media company reshapes its directors’ bench. Two current directors, including the Audit Committee chair, are on their way out after years of service.
Abby Jessen

Abby Jessen Moves Up to Lead B98.5 Programming

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Cox Media Group's B98.5 (WSB) has a new Director of Branding and Programming, as Abby Jessen moves up to lead, while keeping her midday microphone at the Atlanta station and Easy 102.9 in Jacksonville, WNGC in Athens, GA, and Hits 105.3 in San Antonio.
Bret Mega Show

Bret and AB Land in Atlanta as Star 94 Adds Mega Mornings

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Last week's mystery has an answer. The city Bret Mega and Anna Bohlmann were hinting at is, in fact, Atlanta, where the pair will now anchor Mega's syndicated weekday morning show out of Star 94 (WSTR) in line with rumors brewing since August.
Morning Mix

Cumulus Mixes Things Up In Indy For Mornings

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Toni DeKeyser and Ryan Swiger are taking mornings on Indianapolis' 107.9 The Mix (WNTR) as Cumulus Media goes local for The Morning Mix. DeKeyser, previously a co-host of the Smiley Morning Show on sister station 99.5 ZPL (WZPL), will remain on ZPL for middays.
Carter Alan

After Almost a Half Century, A Boston Radio Staple is Retiring

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Carter Alan is saying goodbye after 47 years in Boston radio. The midday host on iHeartMedia's WZLX joined The Chuck Nowlin Morning Show earlier Monday to announce his decision to retire, with a farewell broadcast set for later this year.
Rod Calarco

Former WCBS-FM GM Rod Calarco Dead at 79

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Rod Calarco, who led WCBS-FM through its climb to number one and spent 28 years at CBS Radio, has died. His career also included positions at ABC Television, WCAU-AM in Philadelphia, KRQR in San Francisco, and the CBS National Sales Rep Firm in Chicago.
Chris Jones

Chris Jones Takes GSM Job At CMG Radio Atlanta

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Chris Jones will oversee sales for four CMG Atlanta brands as General Sales Manager. Jones previously worked across the street as SVP of Sales at iHeartMedia Atlanta, and succeeds Scott Kellum, who has held the role since March 2024.
Bret Mega Show

A Tale of Two Cities for Bret Mega Show as Hosts Relocate

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Half of a morning show built in St. Louis is going long-distance. The Bret Mega Show is relocating two of its four hosts to a new city, with the rest staying local, and the team is hinting that this move is only the first of more changes coming for listeners.
CMA Awards

CMA Names Broadcast Awards Winners for 2026

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Country radio's 2026 trophy class is set, and one Raleigh-Durham station is following a personality win last year with a Station of the Year title. Zach Top delivered the news to the honorees, whose ranks span national syndicators and small-market morning teams.

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