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Brett Andrews

Brett Andrews Adds Morning Show on Madison’s 94.9 WOLX

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Audacy Wisconsin has announced that Brett Andrews will add morning show duties at 94.9 WOLX (WOLX) in Madison. Andrews will continue serving as Brand Manager for the cluster's Mix 105.1 (WMHX) and Assistant Brand Manager for Milwaukee's WMYX and WXSS.
Victor Giacomelli

Emmis Crowns A New Market Manager For New York City

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Emmis has named Victor Giacomelli market president to lead audience and revenue growth for La Exitosa 98.7 (WEPN) in New York. Giacomelli, who previously served as Emmis’ SVP of Revenue, rejoins the company after senior leadership roles at MediaCo and Corus Radio.
John Catsimatidis

Catsimatidis Named 2025 New York Broadcaster of the Year

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The New York State Broadcasters Association has named Red Apple Media CEO John Catsimatidis its 2025 Broadcaster of the Year. Catsimatidis will be honored at the Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon on October 22 at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan.
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Newberry Queues Up Another Three Years In Quu’s Top Spot

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Quu CEO Steve Newberry has signed a new three-year agreement to continue leading the broadcast technology company. Since taking the role in 2020, Newberry has grown Quu’s presence to more than 2,000 radio stations through major partnerships.
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CMA Kicks Off 59th Awards Season With Radio Finalists

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The Country Music Association has revealed finalists for the 2025 CMA Broadcast Awards, officially opening the season for its 59th annual awards. Voted on by 7,132 eligible CMA members, the awards highlight radio personalities and stations across the country.
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Voices of Connecticut: CBA Names 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

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The Connecticut Broadcasters Association announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony will take place on October 7 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. This year's class includes radio veterans Juan Castillo, Ray Dunaway, Danny Lyons, and Joe Furey.
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Connoisseur Expands Roles for Oliveira and Boyd, Hires Bridges

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After completing its acquisition of Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media has announced multiple leadership promotions and a programming hire across the company's heritage Connecticut and Long Island clusters, following the promotion of Keith Dakin to programming lead.
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WCM Promotes Thomas, Hires Johnson for WHBY and WSCO

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Woodward Community Media has named a new programming leader for its talk stations serving the Green Bay metro. Alex Thomas has been promoted to Brand Manager of News-formatted WHBY-AM and Sports/Talk 1570 The Score (WSCO-AM).
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NYC Morning Host Pauses Radio Presence After Daughter’s Death

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Shelli Sonstein, co-host of The Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show on iHeartMedia New York’s Q104.3 (WAXQ), has announced an indefinite leave of absence following the death of her 38-year-old daughter. Sonstein shared the news on Facebook late last week.

Cape Cod’s X Taps Jerry McKenna to Tune Its Future

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Cape Cod’s X (WGTX) announced Jerry McKenna as its new Program Director. McKenna began his radio career at Kiss 108 in Boston, working as Music Research Director and Music Director. He later transitioned into the record industry and worked for Billboard Magazine.

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