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RAB

RAB Adds New Board Members From Audacy, Skyview, NASRN

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The RAB held its biannual board of directors meeting in Carlsbad, CA, approving a slate of three incoming board members who bring extensive experience in research, network operations, and local broadcasting leadership.
danielle salsgiver

Texas Christian Signals Enters ‘New Season’ With Salsgiver

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Houston-based Christian broadcaster KHCB Media Group has appointed Danielle Salsgiver as its new Program Director. Until July, Salsgiver was Operations Manager for Blue Earth, MN's Kinship Radio, a position she held for 13 months.
CMA Awards

‘Rob & Holly,’ 93Q Among 2025 CMA Broadcast Winners

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Country Music Association New Artist of the Year nominee Tucker Wetmore did the honors last week, calling the CMA's 2025 Broadcast Award winners to let them know they will be among those recognized at the 59th annual ceremony in Nashville on November 19.
Kevin Russell

West Nile Virus Claims Life Of Missouri Radio GM and Air Talent

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Donze Communications' Classic Rock 93.1 (KBDZ) in Perryville, MO, is mourning the loss of General Manager and morning personality Kevin “Kevy Kev” Russell, who died after a five-week battle with West Nile Virus. The station shared the news on Facebook last week.
Zoe Clark

Zoe Clark Expands Duties At Michigan Public With AGM Promotion

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After 19 years with Michigan Public, Zoe Clark has been appointed Associate General Manager at the state’s largest public radio outlet. She takes on the duties in tandem with her current responsibilities as Political Director for the organization.
Doug Abernethy

Urban One Welcomes Back Doug Abernethy As Regional VP

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A familiar face is returning to Urban One. Doug Abernethy has rejoined the company as Regional Vice President, overseeing its Dallas and Houston radio stations. Abernethy rejoins Urban One after leaving Audacy in May, where he served as Regional VP based in Austin.
Chesley Maddox-Dorsey National Action Network

NAN Honors AURN CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey In NYC

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A Wonder Media Company CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, leader of American Urban Radio Networks, received the President’s Award for her role in amplifying Black voices in media at the National Action Network’s 2025 Triumph Awards in New York City.
Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly To Get Her Own SiriusXM Channel

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"Linear television news is dead," declared Megyn Kelly, as SiriusXM is doubling down on its relationship with the journalist and political commentator, who will now be receiving her own full-time channel with new original programs and specials debuting on November 4.
Ryan McClafferty

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Nabs Ex-FCC Media Bureau Attorney

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Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth has added Ryan McClafferty as Associate Attorney, bringing federal regulatory and media expertise from his prior role in the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau under former Chief Al Shuldiner.
Presleigh Bearden

Women to Watch: Presleigh Bearden; Hot 94.9, Little Rock

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(Charese Frugé) Presleigh Bearden is living proof that “talks too much in class” can turn into a thriving career. As an On-Air Personality and Social Media Manager with iHeartMedia, she’s heard on Hot 94.9 in Little Rock and Hot 101.9 in Fayetteville, AR.

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