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Ryan (Rash) Oldfield

One Putt Broadcasting Welcomes Back Ryan Oldfield to KFRR

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One Putt Broadcasting has announced the return of Ryan “Rash” Oldfield to New Rock 104.1 (KFRR) in Fresno, bringing him back to the frequency that built his radio career. For nearly two decades, Oldfield hosted Road Show on what was then Alt Rock 104.1.
Pierre Robert WMMR

Philadelphia Rock Radio Great Pierre Robert Found Dead At 70

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Philadelphia radio has lost one of its most enduring local voices. WMMR midday host Pierre Robert was found dead at his home on Wednesday. Robert joined WMMR in 1981 and became synonymous with the city’s rock identity for more than four decades.
Armen Williams

Armen Williams to Lead Westwood One’s 24/7 Sports Network

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Cumulus Media has named Armen Williams Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming. Williams will lead the development and production of the network’s new around-the-clock sports content, officially joining the team on November 3.
JoAnn Urofsky

WUSF General Manager JoAnn Urofsky Plans January Retirement

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JoAnn Urofsky, General Manager of University of South Florida NPR affiliate WUSF, has announced her retirement after 33 years with the Tampa-based public media organization, closing a 45-year career in radio and public broadcasting.
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WBUR Names Indira Lakshmanan Co-Host of NPR’s ‘Here & Now’

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Boston-based NPR affiliate WBUR has made three new appointments at Here & Now, the live midday news program airing on 500 NPR member stations nationwide. As part of the change, Indira Lakshmanan will join Scott Tong and Robin Young as co-host.
Que Onnda DC

Costa Media’s Qué Onnda Introduces New DC Morning Drive Team

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José Villafañe's Costa Media continues to renew its Washington, DC, roster, with the launch of En LaMorning, a new AM drive program hosted by Carmen “La Picosa” Fitzgerald, Maria José Rivera, and David (El David) Bermúdez, on Qué Onnda 87.7 (WDCN-LD).

Bonneville Sacramento Secures Seattle DOS To Lead Market

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After a half-decade driving sales success in Seattle, Jim Richmond is heading south to lead Bonneville International’s Sacramento market. The company has tapped the seasoned sales executive as Senior Vice President and Market Manager for the four-station cluster.
Joe Marshall

Quu Appoints Joe Marshall to VP of Technical Success

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As the radio dashboard evolves, so does Quu. The company has elevated Joe Marshall to Vice President of Technical Success, tasking him with leading the next phase of Visual Radio innovation across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
Dayanara Torres

Dayanara Torres Markes Her Radio Debut With Enrique Santos

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Former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres will join as a new co-host of iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated Enrique Santos Morning Show. Torres joins the program alongside Santos, DJ Xtreme, Harold Valenzuela, Julio El Producer, and Gaby Jordan.
Amanda Hensel

SonicTrek.ai Taps Amanda Hensel to Lead MyCountry.fm Content

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Former Taste of Country Editor-in-Chief Amanda Hensel has joined SonicTrek.ai as Content Coordinator and Director of Social Media for MyCountry.fm. Hensel will oversee localized content strategy for the AI-driven audio syndicator's Country format platform.

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