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Bill Smith

Cumulus Chooses Bill Smith to Lead Oxnard-Ventura

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Veteran California market operator Bill Smith has been picked up by Cumulus Media to run its Oxnard-Ventura cluster. Smith, who was previously General Manager of American General Media's Bakersfield stations, takes over as VP/Market Manager.
MediaCo

MediaCo Names Castro SVP & Controller, De La Cruz SF GM

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MediaCo continues to stack its leadership bench on two fronts. The company has named Roberto Castro as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller while tapping Christian De La Cruz as General Manager and VP, Director of Sales for its San Francisco market.
Aaron Miller

Cox Media Group Tampa Welcomes Back Aaron Miller

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After nearly seven years in California, Aaron Miller will return to Cox Media Group Tampa as Director of Sales, guiding sales strategy, talent development, and revenue growth. He rejoins the Tampa team after serving as SVP for Audacy Sacramento.
Shawn Knight

It’s Knight Time In Jacksonville As CMG Picks Branding Leader

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Cox Media Group Jacksonville’s Hot 106-5 (WHJX) named Shawn Knight as Assistant Director of Branding and Programming. Knight will support programming and promotional campaigns while hosting afternoons on Hot 106-5 and middays on Power 106-1 (WJGL). 
Ivette Zamora

Houston’s KHCB Names New Community Engagement Director

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KHCB Media has announced Ivette Zamora as Director of Community Engagement, leading the group’s digital engagement strategy by strengthening partnerships with churches and ministries across the Greater Houston area. Zamora joins KHCB from Hope Media Group.
98 Rock

Sacramento’s 98 Rock Moves Kanan to Morning Drive

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Audacy’s 98 Rock (KRXQ) Sacramento has reshuffled its weekday lineup, moving Abe Kanan from afternoons to morning drive with the debut of Abe Kanan Mornings. KRXQ newcomer Michael “Marty” Whitney will steer afternoon drive.
Bob Kevoian

‘Bob & Tom’ Show Co-Founder Bob Kevoian Dead at 75

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Bob Kevoian, co-founder of the nationally syndicated The Bob & Tom Show, died Friday following a three-year battle with gastric cancer. He and Tom Griswold built the Indianapolis-based morning program into one of the most widely heard in the country.
Ron Slay

Slay Stays In Nashville’s Zone With Cumulus Continuation

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ESPN and SEC Network College Basketball Analyst Ron Slay has signed a multi-year deal to remain on Cumulus Media Nashville's 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) next to Brent Dougherty and Dawn Davenport on 3HL, continuing the former UT player's five-year stint on the show.
Angie Owens

Angie Owens Rises to VP of Operations at Cornerstone Research

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Cornerstone Research is promoting a 16-year company veteran to its top operations role. Angie Owens, who joined the music and ratings research firm in 2008, steps up to Vice President of Operations as Cornerstone heads into a product expansion phase.
Brant on TCM

Christian FM Adds ‘Brant Hansen Show’ Across TCM Network

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The Today Christian Music network has a new afternoon centerpiece. Christian FM Media Group is expanding The Brant Hansen Show to the network, which Christian FM acquired from Salem Media Group last year, growing the show to more than 200 markets

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