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“DSC” Returns To KGB

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San Diego Classic Rock station KGB-FM is bringing back the DSC show to morning drive, from Monday, August 6. The new DSC will include show members Dave Rickards, Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph, Chris Boyer, Nina “Ruth 66” Reeba, Emily Maguire, and Sarah Beebe. It will broadcast weekdays from 6 – 10 a.m. 

Somerville Reaches Landmark Of Service

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Nicole Somerville is celebrating her 20-year anniversary with ratings outfit Research Director, Inc., of Annapolis, MD. “In today’s world it’s unusual for employees to stay with one company long enough to reach such a significant milestone. We thank Nicole, not only for her years of service to our clients, but her excellence at meeting their needs,” said Marc Greenspan, partner. 

Steele Takes On Another Title

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Radio programming veteran Jimmy Steele has been named Program Director for 97.5 WABD-FM/Mobile, AL. Steele will continue in his current roles as Operations Manager, Cumulus Media-Mobile, and midday personality for WABD.

Haskell Earns SVP Stripes At iHeart Fort Collings

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Eddie Haskell has been named SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Fort Collins, CO. He will report to Amy Griesheimer, Area President for iHeartMedia Denver. Haskell joins the Fort Collins Market from KYGO-FM, where he most recently served as PD.

Make No Bones About It, Chicago Is Gonna Love Bobby

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The Bobby Bones Show is joining BIG 95.5, Chicago’s New Country, effective August 13. The show will broadcast weekdays, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., joining more than 120 stations across the U.S. and Canada.

Orlando Franklin’s Radio Dream Comes True

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The seven-year NFL veteran has signed on with Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan (KKFN-FM) and will be offering insight and perspective every Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Franklin, who retired from football in May, was originally drafted in the second round by the Denver Broncos in 2011.

Heather & Poolboy Make A Splash At Arkansas Awards

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KLAL/Little Rock (Alice 107.7) morning show personalities Heather and Poolboy took home top honors for Radio Personalities at the 2018 Arkansas Times Best of Arkansas Awards.

Perry Joins Midwest Family

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Perry Stone has been appointed the new Operations Manager for Talk Station WMAY-AM/FM and Rock Station, WQLZ-FM in Springfield Illinois. He'll also host afternoons on WQLZ-FM. Perry comes to Mid-West from Charlottesville Virginia where he was the Operations Manager for Saga's WWWV-FM an WINA-AM/FM.

iHeart Gets Moore In Minneapolis

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Michelle Moore is the new VP of Sales for iHeart Minneapolis. That cluster includes nine stations as well as franchise partnerships with the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Wild of the NHL, and University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Football, Basketball, and Hockey.

Smith Named VP Of Engineering At Beasley

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Beasley Media Group has promoted Lamar Smith to VP of Engineering. Smith has been with the company for the past seven years, most recently as Regional Engineering Director & Corporate Project Manager. He'll be based in Charlotte and manage large corporate projects throughout the country, as well as assist in overseeing the company’s engineering staff.

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